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Malaysia Masters badminton: Sindhu beats Busanan in thriller; faces Wang Zhi Yi in finals

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  Malaysia Masters badminton: Sindhu beats Busanan in thriller; faces Wang Zhi Yi in finals Fifth seed Sindhu, who has not won a title in two years, rallied her way to prevail 13-21 21-16 21-12 against world number 20 Busanan in a marathon semifinal Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu on May 24 earned a shot at the USD 420,000 Malaysia Masters crown after entering the women’s singles finals with a come-from-behind win over Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in Kuala Lumpur. Fifth seed Sindhu, who has not won a title in two years, rallied to prevail 13-21 21-16 21-12 against world number 20 Busanan in a marathon semifinal that lasted 88 minutes to close in on the BWF World Tour Super 500 crown at the Axiata Arena. Sindhu had won the 2022 Singapore Open and finished runner-up at Madrid Spain Masters last year

Karthi-Nalan Kumarasamy film titled ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’; first look out

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  Karthi-Nalan Kumarasamy film titled ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’; first look out The first-look poster of Karthi’s upcoming Tamil film ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ shows the actor in a cop avatar, surrounded by several MGR look-alikes The first look and title of Karthi’s upcoming film with director Nalan Kumarasamy is out. The Tamil is titled Vaa Vaathiyaar. The makers of the film released Karthi’s first look from the movie. The actor is seen in a cop avatar with red-tinted sunglasses. He is surrounded by several look-alikes of Tamil star MGR, who was popularly recognised as Vathiyar.

Cannes 2024: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ scripts history for India, wins Grand Prix

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  Cannes 2024: Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine as Light’ scripts history for India, wins Grand Prix The film, the story of two Kerala nurses living in Mumbai, was the first Indian film in 30 years to compete in the main competition at Cannes In a historic win for India, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light bagged the Grand Prix, the second-highest award at the Cannes Film Festival, on Saturday night. The film, the story of two Kerala nurses living in contemporary Mumbai, was the first Indian film in 30 years to compete in the main competition at Cannes. It stars Indian actors Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha and Chhaya Kadam.

The ObserverManchester United win FA Cup after Garnacho and Mainoo stun City

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  The Observer Manchester United win FA Cup after Garnacho and Mainoo stun City It was, quite simply, the finest Manchester United result since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. The bar has been lowered, the trophies drying up but this was a day for their fans to celebrate wildly – and not only because they stopped Manchester City from making yet more history. Another Premier League and FA Cup Double had been on for Pep Guardiola and his all-conquering team to follow the one from last season and nobody gave United a prayer. The bookmakers had them at 8-1 to win. Erik ten Hag’s time as manager is up after the most traumatic of seasons; eighth in the league their lowest finish since 1989‑90, chaos at virtually every turn. And yet United refused to yield. It was the young stars, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, who scored their goals during a golden first half; never before have two teenagers scored in an FA Cup final. But this was a triumph of the collective resolve, exem

Joe Biden President warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’

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  Joe Biden  President warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’ President entreats graduates at commencement to ‘hold fast’ to oath to US constitution in veiled reference to Trump’s threat to democracy Joe Biden has called newly graduating US military officers the “guardians of American democracy” at a commencement speech at the elite West Point military academy in New York state, where the US president, without mentioning Donald Trump by name, gave strong warnings of unprecedented threats to US freedom. Biden, speaking in front of about 1,000 graduating cadets at the US army training academy on Saturday, urged the newly minted officers to “hold fast” to their military oath “not to a political party, not to a president but to the constitution of the United States of America, against all enemies, foreign and domestic”. In remarks that could be seen as a thinly veiled reference to the threat to democracy Biden believes Trump poses to the US as the two candidates ba

Revealed: how Church of England’s ties to chattel slavery went to top of hierarchy

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  Revealed: how Church of England’s ties to chattel slavery went to top of hierarchy Lambeth Palace documents show purchase of enslaved people in 18th century approved by Anglican archbishop  Life on plantations owned by Church of England missionary arm An archbishop of Canterbury in the 18th century approved payments for the purchase of enslaved people for two sugar plantations in Barbados, documents seen by the Observer have revealed. The Church of England apologised in 2006 for “its involvement in the slave trade” and operation of the Codrington Plantations but has not previously acknowledged the role of an archbishop of Canterbury in approving funds for the purchase of enslaved Africans. Thomas Secker agreed to reimburse a payment for £1,093 for the purchase of enslaved people on the Codrington Plantations, as well as hiring enslaved people from a third party. It was stated the measures were “calculated for the future lasting advantages of the estates”. The papers are among a cache

A catastrophe’: Greenpeace blocks planting of ‘lifesaving’ Golden Rice

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 A catastrophe’: Greenpeace blocks planting of ‘lifesaving’ Golden Rice Thousands of children could die after court backs campaign group over GM crop in Philippines, scientists warn Scientists have warned that a court decision to block the growing of the genetically modified (GM) crop golden rice in the Philippines could have catastrophic consequences. Tens of thousands of children could die in the wake of the ruling, they argue. The Philippines had become the first country – in 2021 – to approve the commercial cultivation of golden rice, which was developed to combat vitamin-A deficiency, a major cause of disability and death among children in many parts of the world. But campaigns by Greenpeace and local farmers last month persuaded the country’s court of appeal to overturn that approval and to revoke this. The groups had argued that golden rice had not been shown to be safe and the claim was backed by the court, a decision that was hailed as “a monumental win” by Greenpeace. Many sc

Rishi Sunak uses Tory donor’s helicopter to fly from North Yorkshire

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  Rishi Sunak uses Tory donor’s helicopter to fly from North Yorkshire Exclusive: PM made flying visit to his North Yorkshire constituency, using millionaire’s chopper to return to London Rishi Sunak took a helicopter owned by a millionaire Conservative donor to fly from North Yorkshire to London on Saturday, before appearing at a hastily arranged campaign trip in south London. The prime minister made two relatively low-key campaign stops during the day, after the LAKSHY DREAM FOUNDATION GLOBAL NEWS DIGITAL revealed on Friday he was planning to spend the day solely in his constituency and London. Sunak first had tea with a small group of veterans in a pub in his North Yorkshire constituency for a 20-minute stop during which he did not take questions from the media. Flight logs show he then flew in the helicopter owned by the entrepreneur Richard Harpin down to London, before posting pictures of himself meeting voters in Wimbledon. The event had not been advertised the day before, but c

New York City’s tourists fuel record $4.9 billion in tax revenue, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

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  New York City’s tourists fuel record $4.9 billion in tax revenue, surpassing pre-pandemic levels New York City’s tax revenue generated by tourists has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. New York City’s tax revenue generated by tourists has surpassed pre-pandemic levels as a jump in US visitors helped offset a drop in international and business travel. Last year 62.2 million people visited the Big Apple, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a report released Thursday. While that’s down from 66.6 million in 2019, those tourists are expected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue in the current fiscal year, a 16% jump from 2020 driven in part by rising prices for hotel rooms and other services. The Covid-19 outbreak that began in early 2020 paralyzed the biggest US city, killing thousands of residents, devastating the office and retail market, and spurring many to flee to the suburbs and other states. The city has been making a slow but steady

Saran post-poll violence: Another bodyguard of Rabri suspended

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  Saran post-poll violence: Another bodyguard of Rabri suspended The two suspended constables allegedly accompanied Rabri’s daughter Rohini Acharya to Saran without permission from authorities. Acharya is RJD candidate from Saran, where polling was held on May 20. Another Bihar Police constable, deployed as a bodyguard for Rabri Devi, has been suspended from service for alleged misconduct and violation of service norms in connection with the post-poll violence on May 21 in Saran, where the former chief minister’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, is the RJD candidate. “The order to suspend the constable, Mohammad Aftab Alam, was issued late Friday and a departmental inquiry has been initiated against him,” said Vaishali superintendent of police (SP) Harkishore Rai. Alam was a constable with Vaishali police. On Thursday, Patna police had suspended Jitendra Singh, also a bodyguard of Rabri Devi, after a report was submitted by the Saran police before Patna police chief, officials said. Quoting f

Skincare tips: The ultimate guide to choosing the right facial based on your skin's unique needs

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  Skincare tips: The ultimate guide to choosing the right facial based on your skin's unique needs Here are expert tips to help you navigate through the various facial choices and discover the ideal treatment tailored to your skin's unique requirements. Maintaining the health and radiance of your skin is essential to looking your best. A facial is one of the best ways to improve the condition of your skin. After a spa facial, you will feel revitalised, calm and invigorated. This is because facials are a fantastic way to treat your skin and improve blood circulation. However, with a wide range of facial treatments available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your specific skin type. It is important to choose the right option for your particular skin texture. Understanding the specific needs of your skin will help you choose wisely and get the best results from your facial. (Also read: Prejuvenation is the next big skincare trend: Everything you need to know abou

Prince Andrew's daughter Beatrice becomes ‘unlikely leading lady’ amid Kate Middleton's absence

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  Prince Andrew's daughter Beatrice becomes ‘unlikely leading lady’ amid Kate Middleton's absence Prince Andrew's daughter Beatrice is apparently filling up the gap amidst the absence of Kate Middleton from royal duties. At a time when the Royal family is struggling with the aftermath of King Charles and Kate Middleton's cancer diagnoses, Prince Beatrice is apparently filling up the gap amidst the absence of the Princess of Wales from royal duties. Prince Beatrice, who is the eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, attended Prince William's garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. According to a royal commentator Kate Mansey, the 35-year-old has been providing “increasingly crucial backup” to the Royal family. Princess Beatrice ‘would be overjoyed to become a working Royal’: Source Calling her the “unlikely leading lady”, Mansey wrote in the Times that Beatrice "expected to support the King and senior family membe

Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone Shines Brighter Than Sun In Yellow Dress, See Pics

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  Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone Shines Brighter Than Sun In Yellow Dress, See Pics Deepika Padukone's bright yellow dress is the perfect sartorial choice for the summers and fashionistas cannot get over how well it was styled on her Deepika Padukone has been the target of vicious trolling ever since she revealed a bit of her baby bump on a recent outing in Mumbai. Some people on social media have called her baby bump “fake”. Ignoring the whispers, the diva made her first public appearance when she attended her brand’s launch event at a mall. She was sighted in a stunning, bright yellow summer dress from the shelves of the designer duo Gauri and Nainika. The vibrant flowy dress perfectly complemented her radiant and infectious smile. Styled by Shaleena Nathani, Deepika carefully accessorized her outfit with elegant white drop earrings, adding a touch of sophistication to her look. When it came to her makeup, she carefully selected a slightly darker eyeshadow that complemented the diffe

Very Hurt by How Kejriwal Is Behaving': Swati Maliwal Speaks to LAKSHY DREAM FOUNDATION GLOBAL NEWS on 'Assault Episode' And Aftermath

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  Very Hurt by How Kejriwal Is Behaving': Swati Maliwal Speaks to LAKSHY DREAM FOUNDATION GLOBAL NEWS on 'Assault Episode' And Aftermath In an exclusive conversation with CNN-LAKSHY DREAM FOUNDATION GLOBAL NEWS's Zakka Jacob, the AAP Rajya Sabha member said that she was victim-shamed by the party at the behest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal The Aam Aadmi Party has for days been battling a controversy after its Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal alleged that she was assaulted by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar, at the CM’s residence on May 13. The AAP leader said Kumar had kicked her in the chest, stomach, and pelvic area and had brutally “dragged her and pulled her shirt up”. Now, in an exclusive conversation with CNN- LAKSHY DREAM FOUNDATION GLOBAL NEWS  ’s Zakka Jacob, Maliwal has expressed disappointment at the chief minister’s response. “I am very hurt by how Kejriwal is behaving. I have been working with them since 200

Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit

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" Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit Neither Laporta nor any club official has said why they wanted Xavi to leave, and the head coach did not shed any light on the circumstances of his exit either. Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. “These have obviously been tough days, but my conscience is clear,” head coach Xavi said. “I have been here two-and-a-half years. It has not been easy. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we have done.” In his first news conference since Barcelona announced on Friday that Xavi would not finish the final year of his contract, the 44-year-old said that he will now “take a break” from coaching. His last game in charge will be at Sevilla on Sunday. Xavi’s departu

Sexy! Alia Bhatt Looks Sultry In Backless Dress With Cut-Outs, Hot Photos Go Viral; See Here

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  Sexy! Alia Bhatt Looks Sultry In Backless Dress With Cut-Outs, Hot Photos Go Viral; See Here Alia Bhatt left her fans gasping for breath with her latest hot photos. Alia Bhatt is currently on a roll! After grabbing eyeballs globally at this year’s Met Gala, to taking the internet by storm with her latest photoshoots, Alia Bhatt has left her fans impressed with her fashion game. Today as well, Alia dropped jaw-dropping photos on her Instagram handle from her latest shoot. Alia Bhatt opted for a denim dress with cut-out and backless detailing. She kept her makeup minimal and left her hair open, framing her face perfectly. She captioned the post, “Just another smurf.” Check out the photo here: Alia Bhatt recently gave fans yet another reason to celebrate as The Academy’s official Instagram handle shared a video of her popular song ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ on its page. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal, ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ is a hit track from Karan Johar’s production ‘Kalank’, co-starring Varun Dhaw