Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are expecting their first baby. The actress took to Instagram and surprised fans by announcing that she is pregnant. The news has left her parents, Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, beaming with joy. The director and the actress are looking forward to taking on their new roles — of being grandparents. Speaking with ETimes, Mahesh Bhatt said, “Ah, my baby is going to have a baby! I am so happy for Ranbir and Alia. May our ‘tribe’ increase. And now I have to prepare for the most important role of my life: The role of a Grandfather. This is going to be a grand debut.” On the other hand, Soni Razdan told IndiaToday.in that she is feeling a sense of overwhelmed knowing that her daughter is expecting her first child. “We are simply overjoyed and over the moon with happiness. Both for the soon-to-be parents as well as for the whole family. There is nothing more profound, more joyful and more significant in life than having a child and bringing another being into … [Read more...] about Alia Bhatt Pregnant: Mahesh Bhatt Prepares For ‘Grand Debut’ As Granddad, Soni Razdan Feels Overwhelming
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Alia Bhatt Pregnant: Neetu Kapoor Reacts As Paparazzi Say ‘Dadi Banne Wale Ho’
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor fans are super excited after the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress announced her pregnancy in a super adorable post. Earlier in the day, Alia posted on Instagram to announce the arrival of their baby. “Our baby… coming soon,” Alia wrote alongside a picture that shows her lying in a hospital bed and Ranbir sitting next to her. Both of them are glued to the screen that shows the ultrasound of their baby. Alia, who is an animal lover, also shared a photo of a lion and lioness with their cub. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) Congratulations have poured in from everywhere, with Priyanka Chopra to Karan Johar sending the couple love. While everyone is fascinated on this news, Ranbir Kapoor’s mom Neetu Kapoor has a super cute reaction to the good news. In a video posted by Bollywood paparazzi Yogen Shah, Neetu Kapoor is seen reacting to the paparazzi … [Read more...] about Alia Bhatt Pregnant: Neetu Kapoor Reacts As Paparazzi Say ‘Dadi Banne Wale Ho’
India records 17,073 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; daily positivity rate 5.62%
India logged 17,073 new coronavirus infections, raising its tally to 4,34,07,046, while the daily positivity crossed 5% after over four months, the Union Health Ministry said on June 27. The death toll climbed to 5,25,020 with 21 fresh fatalities, data updated at 8 a.m. by the ministry stated. The active cases increased to 94,420, comprising 0.22% of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.57%, the ministry said. An increase of 1,844 cases was recorded in the active COVID-19 case count in a span of 24 hours, as per the data. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.62%, while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 3.39%, it stated. The daily positivity crossed 5% after a gap of 139 days. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,27,87,606, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.21%. According to the ministry, 197.11 crore doses of vaccine have been administered in the country so far under … [Read more...] about India records 17,073 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; daily positivity rate 5.62%
Emmy Rossum reveals her one-year-old daughter got her first Covid-19 vaccine
Emmy Rossum revealed that her one-year-old daughter has received her first Covid-19 vaccine shot, after the child was born with antibodies . The 35-year-old actor shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday by posting a photo of her child in a doctor’s office, with her head turned away from the camera and a band aid on her arm. “An exciting day we’ve waited a long time for! Our daughter got her first covid vaccine!,” she wrote in the caption. In Rossum’s Instagram comments, fans showed support for Rossum and the child. “As a mother, I commend you and support you for this decision,” one wrote, while another said: “A good decision!” Recommended Angelyne: Emmy Rossum got blisters from fake breasts in unrecognisable character transformation Tom Holland and Emmy Rossum’s mother-son age gap in new series bemuses fans – but it may be deliberate Emmy Rossum: Donald Trump supporters have threatened to send me to gas chambers A … [Read more...] about Emmy Rossum reveals her one-year-old daughter got her first Covid-19 vaccine
SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine clears major hurdle
SK bioscience's GBP510, Korea's first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine [SK BIOSCIENCE] SK bioscience's Covid-19 vaccine candidate won approval recommendation from the Central Pharmaceutical Affairs Council (CPAC) under the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. That's the second hurdle SKYCovione cleared to get formal use approval, and the toughest. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reviews drug candidates in three phases, so only one remains. "Based on the overall data regarding safety and efficacy, the CPAC advised that we could approve the use of SKYCovione," the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Monday. The review was done by 12 outside experts and seven experts from the ministry. According to the data, SKYCovione had 2.93 times more neutralizing antibodies titers against the virus than AstraZeneca's vaccine. It also demonstrated higher immunogenicity. SKYCovione's Phase 3 clinical trials were comparative-style trials, which compare the immunogenicity of an … [Read more...] about SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine clears major hurdle
Groom fumes time-off request for his wedding day was rejected: “Error”
A groom-to-be was left fuming after discovering the time-off request for his wedding day was rejected at work. The man shared his frustration to Reddit 's Antiwork forum, under username Acidalia-planitia, captioning the post: "PTO [paid time off] for my wedding week declined." He raged: "I'm getting married July 22 (very excited!!!!!!) and I saw last week my PTO for the week of was rejected . "Thought maybe it was an error, but I checked the schedule and I'm put on to work the 21st and 22nd, the actual f****** day of my wedding . Hope they figure something out cause I ain't going lmao." The post has amassed more than 27,000 upvotes since being shared on Sunday, and can be read here , as people were outraged on his behalf. Many People Outraged Reasonable-Bag1459 stated: "PTO stands for Prepare The Others, because you sure won't be there! Have a wonderful wedding!" HungrySummer admitted: "Yeah I don't work places where PTO has to be approved. PTO means I'm telling … [Read more...] about Groom fumes time-off request for his wedding day was rejected: “Error”
Queen Elizbeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to Scotland and attended a ceremony Monday as part of a week of events. The 96-year-old monarch, who has curtailed her public appearances in recent months because of ongoing problems in moving around, took part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The tradition sees the monarch handed the keys to the city and welcomed to her “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland." A smiling Elizabeth stood in the forecourt at the palace, with a member of her entourage holding an umbrella over her head. The visit comes three weeks after the Platinum Jubilee, which marked the monarch's 70 years on the throne. She only made a few appearances during the four-day holiday weekend, with officials saying she experienced some “discomfort” during those events. Prince Charles, her son and heir to the … [Read more...] about Queen Elizbeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
Five highlights from former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s testimony at Day 2 impeachment hearing
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified for hours on Friday about being removed from her post and attacks on her from President Donald Trump as part of the House Democrats' ongoing impeachment inquiry. Yovanovitch appeared before the House Intelligence Committee for a public hearing and was the third witness to testify to Congress this week about the Ukraine controversy. On Wednesday, diplomat William Taylor and State Department official George Kent gave damning testimony against the president. Yovanovitch was appointed ambassador under several different presidents, both Republican and Democrat, and began serving in Ukraine in August 2016. In May 2019, she was abruptly removed from her post even though, she says, her bosses assured her she'd done nothing wrong. The reasoning behind her dismissal has become a major focus of the House investigation of the president's conduct toward Ukraine. Yovanovitch told Congress that Trump and his personal attorney Rudy … [Read more...] about Five highlights from former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s testimony at Day 2 impeachment hearing
Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
Although the summer started only a few days ago in Slovakia, the number of positive coronavirus cases is growing daily. Experts expected another wave of covid in the autumn. In an interview, mathematician and expert on the spread of the virus RICHARD KOLLÁR explains why the wave has come so soon, when will it culminate, what are the risks to human health, and how will it impact everyday life. Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement In recent days, cases of infections with new variants have been growing. Is another wave starting? Not starting, it is already underway. We are seeing a significant increase in positive tests. Last few years we were accustomed to a new wave coming in autumn. This year it was not expected until September. How is it possible it has started at the beginning of summer? You have just exceeded the number … [Read more...] about Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
Students decry cumbersome online-offline class mix-match
Students walk on campus at Chungbuk National Universtiy in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, on March 2. [YONHAP] Twenty-two-year-old Kim Su-min has a dilemma. For some of her college courses, she has to leave the room every time she wants to speak out. Ironically, that’s the only way she can be heard. Kim has a mixed timetable of in-person and online classes this semester, which means that on some days, she has both. On those days, Kim goes to her school, Kyung Hee University in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, for in-person classes, and attends her virtual classes from the school library. With many other students in the library for the same reason, Kim says she has to move to a less crowded location every time she wants to unmute herself to speak, so as not to disrupt the other students studying online. Despite the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, many universities have refused to again go fully virtual, like in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, instead allowing … [Read more...] about Students decry cumbersome online-offline class mix-match