Culture / 585

Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti appointed as next CEC

July 05, 2017

Mr Joti will succeed Nasim Zaidi who demits office tomorrow.He will take over as the head of the Election Commission on Thursday. He has also served as the Gujarat vigilance commissioner. The law grants the CEC a full term of six years, or till the age of 65 whichever is sooner and in 64 year-old Joti's case, it is the latter. It also sought direction to the Centre for constituting "an interim neutral and independent collegium/selection committee to recommend the names for the ...

Abbott says Liberals have worst leadership since Abbott was in charge

July 05, 2017

Mr Abbott, who has made a string of critical speeches and media appearances in the past fortnight, asserted Turnbull government ministers did not believe in the "second-best, taxing and spending" budget they had been forced to deliver by a hard Senate.

Jenna Coleman to return to Doctor Who

July 05, 2017

If we're being completely honest, it seemed a bit of a selfish response to the genius regeneration from the 12th Doctor , so hopefully the First Doctor's brisk manner and no-nonsense attitude will sort him out in the Christmas Special . He'd been threatening to make the change throughout Series 10 , but it all came to a head in the final episode of the series, The Doctor Falls , where he managed to get shot by a Mondasian Cyberman.

Kem and Amber's romance is back with a bang on Love Island

July 05, 2017

Sue said: "When she initially turned down " Love Island ", the producers called her back, desperate for her to come on the show". Before doing the deed in broad daylight, Amber told Kem: "I feel f**king bad on Nathan". After the BRUTAL dumping that saw Craig, Nathan, Danielle and Chyna kicked off the show, Love Island are shaking things up even more with the addition of two hotties, Team GB athlete Theo Campbell and model Jamie Jewitt .

Ferrellgas Partners, LP (FGP) Saw a New 52-Week High

July 05, 2017

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (NYSE:FGP) has declined 71.41% since June 29, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. That brings the Director's holdings to $111,010 as reported to the SEC. As per Thursday, September 15, the company rating was downgraded by RBC Capital Markets. The stock of Evolution Petroleum Corp (NYSEMKT:EPM) earned "Sector Outperform" rating by Howard Weil on Monday, October 10.

Philadelphia Eagles release Dorial Green-Beckham

July 05, 2017

He snagged 36 catches and two touchdowns on 74 targets, with a receiving average of 10.2 yards per catch. Aside from making room for Evans, it's clear that Green-Beckham just wasn't doing enough to stick around in a wide receivers room that also includes Jordan Matthews , Nelson Agholor , and rookies Greg Ward, Mack Hollins , and Shelton Gibson .

Mohanlal son Pranav's debut film announced, to be called Aadi

July 05, 2017

The shoot of Odiyan will also begin by August. The makers of Odiyan , Velipaadinte Pusthakam and director Jeethu Joseph's next had a grand pooja event in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, July 5. Interestingly, Pranav has assisted Jeethu Joseph in a couple of films. Satheesh Kurup cranks the camera. Pranav bagged the prestigious National Award for his performance as a child artiste in the movie Punarjani in 2003.

Authorities Charge 28-Year-Old Man for Kidnapping University of Illinois Scholar

July 05, 2017

The website, FetLife .com, reportedly found itself in a bit of legal hot water before the University of IL student was allegedly abducted by Christensen, who himself graduated from the school with a master's degree earlier this year. A search of his vehicle showed the front passenger door appeared to have been cleaned more diligently than other doors, indicating a possible attempt to hide evidence, the complaint said.

Trump has one consistent message: Destroy the media

July 05, 2017

Mike Huckabee , the failed right-wing presidential candidate) went to the White House press room and said , "I think it's the constant barrage of fake news that is directed at this president, probably, that has garnered a lot of his frustration".

At least 17 injured in Arkansas night club shooting

July 05, 2017

Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, ATF, and Federal Bureau of Investigation agents after receiving information Hampton would be in Birmingham. Police are investigating but believe the dispute may have been between groups in the area. A video posted online by a club patron, Darryl Rankin , showed a packed house for Finese 2Tymes , a performer from Memphis, Tennessee .

Soundarya Rajinikanth And R Ashwin Granted DIVORCE

July 05, 2017

Since it is divorce on mutual consent, the separation was smooth without any difficulties. The legal proceedings are all over and the family court in Chennai has granted a divorce on Tuesday. Soundarya had even addressed this issue publicly on social media and asked her fans to respect her privacy. When initially a few reports of couple's troubled married life came out, both have denied.

Love Island's Jonny is hiding something BIG from the villa…

July 05, 2017

I don't want you to compare me to that, ' he says, trying to convince her of his worth. 'I thought I was fine and I realise I was fine when I didn't have to think about it - it's the hurt feeling that is still there. The following day, a downhearted Craig - who has had time to reflect on their conversation - reveals his doubts over their relationship now. Fans think the personal trainer went into the house hoping to couple up with Camilla, after seeing how popular she is with the public.

Prince's former drummer John Blackwell Jr. dies at 43

July 05, 2017

Blackwell, a SC native who started drumming when he was just three years old, inspired by his father, drummed with Patti LaBelle before joining Prince's New Power Generation in 2000. "Thank God for his life and thanks everyone for their support". Blackwell said last fall Prince was like a father figure to him and recruited him to play with him.

Shah Rukh Khan gifts Salman Khan a luxurious auto

July 05, 2017

The source said, "The idea is to have the old judwaas meeting the new ones and make it nostalgic for fans of of the original". Helmed by Anand L Rai, the film is one of the most looked forward project. As per the reports it was getting tough for Salman to take out dates out of his busy schedule to shoot for SRK's song. He is now shooting for the film which also stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.

Nets agree with Otto Porter on max offer sheet

July 05, 2017

Another potential suitor for Porter dropped out when the Hawks took on Jamal Crawford's contract in a deal with the Clippers that reduced Atlanta's cap space far enough to prevent a max offer. There were talks for a while that the Wizards were willing to send Porter to the Indiana Pacers in a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Paul George , however right after free agency started, George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis .

Song Joongki and Song Hye Kyo are getting married!

July 05, 2017

The most recent case was the wedding of actors Lee Sang-woo and Kim So-yeon. ( 'Descendants of the Sun' began airing in 2016). The couple also acknowledged their relationship shortly after the show ended and tied the knot in May this year.

White House male employees paid more than women

July 05, 2017

According to the White House document, Ivanka is getting paid a salary of $0.00 for her role as "first daughter and advisor to the president ". White House staff is nearly evenly split among gender lines: 53 percent of the 359 regular employees are men, and 47 percent are women, CNN reported.

More Info Regarding Woman's Body Found By Pier 44 In Red Hook

July 05, 2017

Cops believe that the dismembered body is that of Jennifer Londono, 31, of Englewood - who has been missing since June 25, according to a police source. The newspaper reported that Londono, 31, was known as a hard worker at the bar. Jennifer's mum came forward last Thursday to tell cops that the design matched her daughter's tattoo, according to the New York Post .

There are 300 tower blocks without life-saving fire protection sprinklers in Scotland

July 05, 2017

Blocks built after 2005 are legally required to have sprinkler systems fitted, but 319 older buildings have not been retroactively fitted. Aberdeenshire Council has been carrying out an assessment of fire risk, sprinkler systems and cladding on all of its buildings, including schools and care homes.

Jamal Crawford preference is to play for Lakers

July 05, 2017

Veteran guard Jamal Crawford's preference would be to join rookie Lonzo Ball in the backcourt with the Los Angeles Lakers if he can get bought out of his contract, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears. It's not fair how good the Warriors are going to be next season. He's averaged double-digit scoring totals in each of the last 15 seasons, including the 12.3 points per game he scored in 2016-17 behind 36 percent shooting from three-point range.

Is Amber Rose Officially Dating 21 Savage?

July 05, 2017

Rose split from Val Chmerkovskiy, the brother of her Dancing With The Stars partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, earlier in the year after five months of dating. Since posting the video on social media, a lot of 21 Savage fans are calling him soft, while some are saying that he is setting himself up for some major disappointment given Amber Rose reputation among rappers.

Simon Cowell set to BAN novelty X Factor acts

July 05, 2017

But, to quote legendary comic Jimmy Cricket, there's more . Which means from now on, instead of performing on Saturday night's show and learning their fate on Sunday, acts will have to perform on both Saturday and Sunday - and are at risk of being voted off on either night.

Infant Casket With Human Organs Inside Found On North Philly Sidewalk

July 04, 2017

The medical examiner's office, which has the casket and organs, didn't immediately return a call for comment. Investigators believe the painted white coffin was built for a child around 1 years old. They said it appeared to be a "fresh coffin" and possibly taken from a funeral home or dug up from a fresh grave. James provided RT with video of police at the scene opening the casket to make the gruesome discovery.

DJ Khaled beats Imagine Dragons to number one

July 04, 2017

The Billboard 200 album chart tallies units from album sales, song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming activity (1,500 streams equal one album). Grateful also scored two top-five charting singles on Billboard Hot 100 - "I'm the One" (his first No. 1 on the list), featuring Justin Bieber , Quavo , Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne , and "Wild Thoughts", featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller .

Cities holding Independence Day events statewide

July 04, 2017

At the Wilmington Riverfront there are activities throughout the day and a fireworks show at dusk. Registration for that parade is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 7-10 a.m.: Bayfield Lions Club pancake breakfast. Adults are $8, ages 10 and under are $5. 11 a.m. -3 p.m.: Fourth of July celebration at Joe Stephenson Park.

Sonam Kapoor miffed with Ranbir Kapoor

July 04, 2017

Recently Ranbir Kapoor told the media that Katrina's middle name is Hyper, as she gets hyper every time when her any film releases, on contrary Ranbir is very calm in nature. Ranbir is seen stammering as he struggles to communicate as Jagga. The film directed by Anurag Basu, ' Jagga Jasoos' is a story of a Ranbir Kapoor's character who sets out to look for his missing father.

Enzo vs Cass announced for Great Balls of Fire

July 04, 2017

The show opened up with Enzo Amore talking about the past year and his friend, Big Cass stabbing him in the back. Sasha Banks had to go it alone after Bayley took a nasty blow. Karma is something that rhymes with pitch. When Goldust attacked R-Truth last week, he decided to make it a short film. WWE is teasing that we'll see more from the Roman Reigns/Braun Strowman rivalry, as well as Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe , but as of this writing no matches have been announced for ...

Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren Drop Major 'Creed II' Hints

July 04, 2017

The fourth film of the franchise saw Rocky take revenge on Ivan Drago during the Cold War in Russian Federation, after he killed his pal Apollo in the ring. At the climax of that film - set in Goodison Park - Adonis Creed , son of the late Apollo Creed , finally earned the family name as he went the distance in a grueling fight against "Pretty" Ricky Conlan (Tony Bellew) but with the world at his feet, where will "Baby Creed " turn to next? Creed died in the ring at the hands of ...

Green Lantern Corps: Rupert Wyatt linked with directing

July 04, 2017

Rupert Wyatt previously directed Rise of the Planet of the Apes and is now working on his next release Captive State , starring John Goodman and Vera Farmiga. The move to Wyatt, who walked away from the long-gestating Gambit film, represents a bold move for WB. With this project, Wyatt will be working from a script written by David Goyer and Justin Rhodes which is expected to follow some of the beats of Stewart's comic book origins.

Hot Stock Overview: Banco Bradesco SA (BBD)

July 04, 2017

The stock is now showing YTD performance of 7.67 Percent. For the quarter, shares have been noted at -1.22%. Fiera Capital Corp acquired a new position in Banco Bradesco SA during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $101,000. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 3rd. In the last reported quarter, Banco Bradesco Sa reported its Actual EPS (earnings per share) of $0.24/share where most of the analysts working on this stock were estimating the EPS to be $0.22/share.

1 dead, 2 wounded in Lakeland shooting

July 04, 2017

Deputies say around 7:45 p.m., three people were shot in the area of Lebanon and Tennessee Roads in the Wabash area of unincorporated Lakeland. The auto turned around and drove down the road a second time. Judd said in the January 2011 shooting that Jake Castillo was paralyzed, the target was his brother, 19 -year-old Juan Castillo, who was killed. The subject that returned fire, with shotgun, fled the scene.

This famous singer has filed for divorce after 17 years of marriage

July 04, 2017

TMZ is reporting that the singer, 42, has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Adrian Pasdar , citing irreconcilable differences . "It's a private family matter", Maines' rep, Cindi Berger, tells USA TODAY. He collaborated with Maines professionally in appearing in the Dixie Chicks video for their 2000 single Goodbye Earl, while Maines in 2000 performed a song used on his former sci-fi series, Mysterious Ways.

Google Pixel 2 XL renders show off new design

July 04, 2017

This technology has proven to be hugely popular in 2017, with Samsung introducing it in the Galaxy S8 generation, and OnePlus following suit with the OnePlus 5 . A new concept of the Google Pixel 2 XL is now making the rounds and people are hoping the 3D render is the real thing. While several tech enthusiasts are anticipating the tech giant's next-gen flagship smartphones will be unveiled around October or November this year, the upcoming smartphones might have a lofty price tag.

Coca-Cola European Partners (NYSE:CCE) Earns Slightly Optimistic Media Opinion, Accern Reports

July 04, 2017

Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC) has declined 58.47% since July 3, 2016 and is downtrending. Osborne Partners Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Coca-Cola Company (The) (NYSE:KO) by 1.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC.

Jon Watts campaigned for Spider-Man: Homecoming job

July 04, 2017

Spider-Man is back and this time, Tom Holland will be taking on the mighty while impressing us with his antics in Spider-Man: Homecoming! The 21-year-old actor is now starring as the web slinger in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" - the first ever Marvel and Sony Pictures crossover - but revealed he won't be starring alongside Tom Hardy in Sony's upcoming movie, which is based on Spider-Man's greatest foe.

Warner Bros., Tolkien Estate Settle Massive 'Lord of the Rings' Lawsuit

July 04, 2017

In 2012, the Tolkien estate , along with publisher HarperCollins, filed a lawsuit claiming that the old agreement (which was regranted in 2010) only pertained to "tangible" merchandise (teeshirts, novelty cups, and the like, but nothing digital).

BBC to Invest $44M in Children's Programming to Thwart US-Media Influence

July 04, 2017

It says that audiences should be able to discover its content across all BBC services, powered by sophisticated, intelligent search. BBC director general Tony Hall and chairman Sir David Clementi are expected to publish the pubcaster's first Annual Plan, which will set out its ambition for the coming year, later today.

Model Emily Ratajkowski blames big boobs for lack of work

July 04, 2017

Whether a woman's chest is a "mountain or a molehill, it should not be an issue" she said. Ratajkowski made the remarks in response to some of the backlash that she has received in recent years, the most famous example of which came when she posed topless for a selfie alongside Kim Kardashian.

Iggy Azelea to work with Azelia Banks despite long feud

July 04, 2017

Announcing the shock duet on Snapchat on Monday, Iggy wrote: 'Public Service Announcement, Azealia is going to be on DD. "We are collaborating", stated Azalea on Snapchat . Black Culture is cool, but black issues sure aren't huh?' Iggy bit back, saying social media wasn't the place for her to affect change: 'Theres more to sparking a change than trolling on social media.

Will Ananya Pandey debut with SOTY2?

July 04, 2017

Last year, Johar had officially announced a sequel to Student Of The Year with Tiger Shroff as its male lead. Chunky Panday's daughter Ananya Panday was reportedly a protegee of Salman Khan but now it is being heard that the newbie will be launched in the Hindi film industry by none other than, the 'flag bearer of nepotism, ' Karan Johar .

Sonam kapoor looks like princess

July 04, 2017

The actress was a showstopper and as expected she looked stunning in a dramatic white creation by the designer duo, whom she promoted on the Cannes red carpet a year ago as well. Check out the damsel in white, in the pics and videos shared below. Meanwhile, Sonam is busy spending time with her rumoured boyfriend, Anand Ahuja.

Ed Sheeran quits Twitter after torrent of vile abuse

July 04, 2017

Now, his Twitter account will only post automatically generated tweets from his Instagram account - but Ed won't be using it himself. Saying he feels Twitter is "the platform for negative comments", the A Team hitmaker feels the messages he receives ruin his day.

Texas Messes With Marriage Equality

July 04, 2017

In 2015, the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. First, a little background on the Texas Supreme Court: Justices are elected in partisan elections, and all nine justices are Republicans. At issue is whether that ruling requires public agencies to provide benefits to same-sex spouses of government employees. The dissenters in contentious 5-4 decisions often try to keep such cases at the margins of the Court's jurisprudence.

Mandana Karimi Files Domestic Violence Case Against Husband Of 6 Months

July 04, 2017

She has also alleged harassment by her mother-in-law. She has further claimed that she was kept in the matrimonial home in Juhu "as a prisoner", where she was not given any priv. She was introduced to Gaurav by a common friend and both of them got engaged in 2016 and later, got hitched in January 2017. Iranian model Mandana Karimi became a household name after she appeared in the ninth season of the controversial reality show Bigg Boss , which was hosted by superstar Salman Khan.

Britney Spears' first visit to Israel causes mayhem

July 04, 2017

She was recently accused of lip syncing her songs at a concert which seriously offended her. Fans have said it was hard to recognise whether she was singing live or music was being piped in the Israel gig. Channel 2 television tweeted "Hit me Buji One More Time" in a takeoff of one of her hit song titles and showed side-by-side photos of the Labour leader in buttoned up suit and tie and Spears in a black dress slashed to the midriff.

Arsenal consider return of former goalkeeper, Jens Lehmann

July 04, 2017

Wenger is under pressure to freshen up his backroom staff and he is known to have a healthy respect for Lehmann. The Frenchman came in for fierce criticism for Arsenal's performances last season as the Gunners were drubbed in the Champions League by Bayern Munich and finished outside the Premier League's top four.

MLB Predictions: Will Pirates pick up road win vs. Phillies Monday? 7/3/17

July 04, 2017

Jameson Taillon gets the ball, and he is 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA and 50 strikeouts this season. The absence and the health scare have not negatively affected the 25-year-old right-hander on the mound. The Phillies enter the Tuesday game as winners of two straight. He has raised his average 22 points in that span. Franco has four home runs in his last 14 games after hitting just one in his previous 26 games.

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen released from hospital

July 04, 2017

In September 2015, the chairwoman was brought to the hospital after being unable to finish a speech in MA due to dehydration. Following that episode, the Fed said Yellen felt dehydrated after speaking for almost an hour.

Firework Displays Set for July 4th

July 04, 2017

Panama City Beach - "Freedom Rocks!" Ontario's annual Fireworks on the Fourth show will begin at about 10:20 p.m., from the Malheur County Fairgrounds. No registration or entry fee. Other activities include at Kids Carnival Games at County Park and Water Obstacle Course and a vehicle show. The Fireworks Show starts at 9:30 p.m., over Lake Estes! It has scheduled a Magic Kingdom show for July 3 and 4 this year which will display mesmerizing light projections.

WWE Raw Preview - Great Balls Of Fire Go

July 04, 2017

Video package on Enzo and Cass break up starts us off. The Miz will defend the title against Heath Slater tonight, and whoever leaves that match as champion will defend the gold against Dean Ambrose at Great Balls of Fire . Banks missed a knee strike in the corner and Jax was tagged in. Sasha hits a awful Thesz press with punches to Bliss. Bear hug by Nia. Sasha locks on the Bank Statement crossface and gets the win - so she's doomed at the PPV.

Information