Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress-ardent animal lover Jacqueline Fernandez has once again shown her compassion for strays by rescuing two abandoned kittens and giving them shelter at her home. She shared that the kittens were brought to her after it was discovered that their mother was nolonger alive. Left alone on the streets during a brutal monsoon, the kittens were struggling to survive, hungry, exhausted and completely soaked.Jacqueline, who herself is a cat-mom, took to Instagram, whe…

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, whose works shaped the visual identity of modern India and whose artistic vision gave form to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away at his residence in Noida. Sutar was 100. Family sources said he died due to age-related ailments. His death marks the end of a defining chapter in Indian monumental art.Condolences poured in from across the country following the news of his demise. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra…

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher described his unexpected visit to Varanasi as nothing short of divine timing after his flight to Khajuraho was cancelled, giving him the opportunity to seek blessings at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Anupam took to Instagram to share a video in which he spoke about a small detour in his plans caused by a cancelled flight.In the video, Anupam was heard saying in Hindi: “See, my luck is so good today. I was going from Hyderabad to Khajuraho, but the…

Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Actress Lili Reinhart has shared that she has endometriosis. She went on to reveal how years of pain and confusion finally led to a confirmed diagnosis after laparoscopic surgery last week. Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain, especially associated with menstruation.Reinhart, who gained recognition for playing Betty Cooper in the teen drama series Riverdale and starred in the crime …

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Actor Varun Konidela’s latest moment of calm comes from the kitchen, where he trades scripts for spatulas and pours quiet focus into creating something sweet. With a small cake in front of him and the counters scattered with bowls, flavours and frosting tools, Varun shows that the true charm of baking lies in slowing down, going by the picture he shared on Instagram.Perfecting his culinary skills one swirl at a time, Varun captioned the post: “Focus level: Baking a m…

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Actor Preity Zinta shared a delightful midweek glimpse of winter charm, sharing a photo that captured her soaking in a snowy landscape. Taking to social media, Preity posted a cheerful snapshot bundled up in a cosy fur-lined jacket, holding a handful of freshly fallen snow.For the caption, the actress wrote: “Mid week mood. Loving the snow. #Ting”.On the work front, Preity is all set to mark her return to the big screen with “Lahore 1947”. Made under the direction of Ra…

Los Angeles, Dec 9 (IANS) Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio says he does his best to “disappear” when he hasn’t got a movie to promote in order to protect his private life. DiCaprio said: “It’s been a balance I’ve been managing my whole adult life, and I’m still not an expert.”“I think my simple philosophy is only get out there and do something when you have something to say, or you have something to show for it. Otherwise, just disappear as much as you possibly can,” he told TIME Magazine,…

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh turned motivator on Monday morning as she posted a brief note reminding everyone that the week ahead is manageable, no matter what it holds. Genelia took to Instagram, where she posted three images of herself looking stunning in Indian wear. In the image, the actress is dressed in a deep maroon silk saree. She completed her look with a layered kundan-style necklace along with classic round earrings.For the caption, she wrote: “This is a M…

Los Angeles, Dec 8 (IANS) Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren has shared her two cents on what she hopes her beauty legacy will be and said that she has always preferred the word “swagger” over “beauty.” During a conversation at an event here, the actress revealed that she doesn’t love the word “beauty,” and that she hopes she’s remembered for something more meaningful when it comes to her personal aesthetic, reports people.com.“I don’t like the word beauty. I’ve always pr…