Month: February 2022

Top Celebrities International

Why Did Angelina Jolie Sell Her Stake In The French Vineyard She Bought With Brad Pitt?

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Brad Pitt accused his ex-wife Angelina Jolie of selling her share of the French Vineyard where they tied the knot in 2008. Once the highest-profile couple of Hollywood, Brad Pitt and Jolie separated in 2016 but remained locked in court battles including custody of their six children.

Where Is The French Vineyard?

It is Chateau Miraval in southern France where they bought a controlling stake soon after their marriage. Also, they agreed not to sell their shares without others’ consent. The agreement is still in force despite their divorce. The fresh issue erupted after Jolie sold her stake according to the lawsuit.

Did Jolie Sell Her Stake?

The legal document alleges that Jolie sold her interest to a Luxembourg-based spirits manufacturer controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler last October. Pitt filed a lawsuit after getting details of the deal. He said that was a breach of the terms of the agreement.

Angelina Jolie Sell Her Stake

What Are Pitt’s Allegations?

In 2008, the vineyard was in a poor state and the couple decided to develop the property into a profitable wine business. They paid approximately 25 million Euros ($25 million) for the property. Pitt contributed 60% and Jolie gave 40% amount.

Pitt transformed the vineyard into a small profitable wine business with the help of one of France’s top winemakers, Marc Perrin. And the profit started growing from $3 million in 2013 to $50 million in 2020. But Jolie had no role in those efforts.

What Is Jolie’s Argument?

According to a source, Jolie was seeking a return on her investment and not earning any profit from the proceeds of the sale. Her lawyer Robert Olson in a statement said … Read the rest

Football International Sports

Rangers Took Dortmund By Surprise With 4-2 Win In Europa League Knockout

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The Rangers took an easy 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League knockout stage playoff tie on Thursday. It was an easy win for Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side because they made most of the reduced home crowd.

Highlights Of The Game:

• Rangers scored their first goal through a penalty
• Only 10,000 audiences were present in the stadium
• Dortmund top scorer Erling Haaland missed the match

Easy Win For Rangers

In the 38th minute, Rangers got a penalty that James Tavernier turned into a goal. Soon the Colombian forward Alfredo Morelos scored the second goal for Rangers in 41st minutes. It was a well-worked corner routine. In the 49th minute, Rangers got a lead of three goals with John Lundstram’s thumping first-time strike to the goal. And the last goal for Rangers was an Own Goal by Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou who deflected a strike to the goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in the 54th minute.

Borussia Dortmund Missed Their Top Scorer

Rangers Took Dortmund By Surprise With 4-2 Win

Dortmund played with two disadvantages. First, they had little support from their home audiences, and second, their top scorer was injured. Erling Haaland couldn’t join his team due to his injuries. But he could join in the next match at Ibrox where 50,000 spectators are expected.

Dortmund had a huge disadvantage of missing home audiences as the pandemic-induced restrictions reduced the spectators to only 10,000.
But the past record shows Dortmund won 12 out of their 15 home games in the league and in Europe. They are second in the Bundesliga and highly reliable at home.

Borussia Dortmund Scorers

Jude Bellingham pulled the first goal for Dortmund in the 51st minute. … Read the rest

Beauty & Health Food

Bhagyashree’s Weight Loss Friendly Water Vegetables

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Bhagyashree is following a weight loss diet and she wants the world to know about her healthy eating habits or what she likes to call a weight-loss-friendly diet.

She recently dropped a video on her Insta handle to share some amazing weight loss tips with her fans

Highlights Of The Video Post:

• Education on the importance of dietary changes in weight loss
• Force on consuming more water vegetables to replenish water
• Bhagyashree suggests vegetables for weight loss enthusiasts

Bhagyashree Starts Her Video Post With An Assurance….

She assures the viewers about the importance of dietary changes in food habits. She says making changes in food habits can help in weight loss and healthy living. And stresses her point by saying eating healthy and living healthy is an essential part of weight loss.

Weight Loss Tips

Bhagyashree’s Weight Loss tips

She advises people to have water vegetables that contain more water as it is essential for the human body. All major metabolic functions of the human body require water to flush out toxins from the body.

She further stresses her point of having more vegetables with more water content by saying that the human body is made of 70% water. She says that people should consume water and eating water vegetables is the easiest way of replenishing water is to add water vegetables into your diet.

Bhagyashree suggests vegetables like bottle gourd, spinach, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, lettuce, and zucchini. These vegetables have water. Also, they can add dietary fiber to your diet. They will help maintain your insulin level in addition to aiding in digestion and replenishing water in your body.

Conclusion

The Maine Pyaar Kiya actress … Read the rest

Fashion & Lifestyle Media & Entertainment

Music Composer And Singer Bappi Lahiri Dies At 69

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Music composer Bappi Lahiri or Bappi Da as he was fondly called in Bollywood breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital last night. He was 69. His cremation will take place tomorrow after the arrival of his son Bappa from the US.

How Bappi Da’s Health Deteriorated?

Bappi Lahiri Dies At 69

According to sources, the ailing composer was battling multiple health issues in a hospital for the past month but was discharged on Monday. But his health started deteriorating late last night and the family took Bappi Da to CitiCare hospital on the advice of a local doctor. Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of the CitiCare hospital said that Bappi Da’s condtion wasn’t when he was brought to the hospital, and he died due to obstructive sleep apnea.

When Will The Last Rites Take Place?

Bappi Da’s son was in LA in the US when the composer left the world for the heavenly abode. He is expected to arrive in Mumbai in mid-morning. The family is waiting for his arrival to cremate the mortal remains of the composer.

Bappi Da’s Life

Bappi Da’s Life

His real name was Alokesh and he had a brief stint in politics when he joined the BJP in 2014. He also fought Lok Sabha elections but lost to a Trinamool candidate. But he was a successful music composer and known for introducing disco in Bollywood in the 80s and 90s.

He gave superhit soundtracks to hit movies including Disco Dancer, Dance Dance, Chalte Chalte, and Namak Halaal. He also gave music to Bengali cinema. He even used to sing his compositions like Koi Yaha Naache Naache from DiscoDancer and Pyar Bina Chain Kaha from Saheb. His last song … Read the rest

Top Celebrities Fashion & Lifestyle

Jacqueline Fernandez Cleans The Controversy With Here White Dress And A smile

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Jacqueline Fernandez well known for her comic role in Housefull 3 and close connection with conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar was spotted and clicked outside a restaurant. It is to be noted that it is the first public appearance of the Kick actress after her name came in a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case.

Highlights:

• The first public appearance of Jacqueline Fernandez after her pictures with Sukesh were leaked
• The actress was out with friends on Valentine’s Day
• Her dress was all white from tip to toe

Spotting Jacqueline Fernandez

It was Valentine’s Day when the paparazzi spotted and clicked Jacqueline while she was about to enter her luxurious white sedan car. She also spotted the paparazzi and even grinned and waved at the camera. It was a priced moment for the paparazzi.

Jacqueline Fernandez Cleans

Jacqueline looked gorgeous in a white co-ord outfit with matching accessories that were also shining white. Even her pointed heels were white. Also, she had left her shiny blackish-brown tresses open to dressing tastefully for V-Day celebrations with friends. She looked comfortable in manner and approach.

Smiling Amid Controversy

Jacqueline Fernandez smiled at the camera to show that she knew that she was photographed and that she liked getting clicked. And she did so amid the Rs. 200 crore controversy related to her close friend Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Even ED has called her several times to record her statements.

How Is Jacqueline Linked To Sukesh?

According to Sukesh’s lawyer Advocate Anant Malik, Sukesh and Jacqueline were in a relationship and the expensive gifts Sukesh gave to her were bought with legitimate earnings.

Sukhesh said that all financial transactions of his personal … Read the rest

Devotional Today's Special

Send Best Wishes For Hazrat Ali’s Birthday On 15th February 2022

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15 February is the birthday of the first man to embrace Islam and accept Muhammad as the Prophet of God. He is Ali ibn Abu Talib. Born in 599 AC on the 13th day of the Islamic month of Rajab in Mecca, he also made Mecca the holiest place in Islam.

Birth Of Hazrat Ali

Born to Abu Talib and Fatima bint Asda, Hazrat Ali was first person to embrace Islam as a religion and convert to it. A cousin of Muhammad, he married Muhammad’s daughter Fatimah and became his first son-in-law. And being a prominent figure in Islam, he fought numerous battles as an aid of Prophet Muhammad. Hazrat Ali’s birthday is determined according to the Islamic lunar calendar.

Hazrat Ali’s Rule

Hazrat Ali is respected by both Shias and Sunnis in different manners. Both the Muslim communities honor him as the greatest figure in Islam. As a religious Muslim leader, he ruled till the year 661 and was known as an honest ruler till his last breath.

Martyr Hazrat Ali

Hazrat Ali was killed with a poisonous sword when he was offering his prayers at Kufa’s Great Mosque. He was hit by Ibn Muljam on head resulting in severe injuries that led to his death on the 19th day of Ramadan. Hazrat Ali was declared a martyr after his death and his birthday celebrated to honor his contribution to Islam.

Celebration Of Hazrat Ali’s Birthday

Hazrat Ali’s birthday is celebrated with much enthusiasm as he laid his life on the religious path of Islam. Mosques across the country are decorated with flowers and lights to honor Hazrat Ali and highlight his role in … Read the rest

Top Celebrities Business

Did Ajay Devgn Really Lose His Cool During A Mahindra Commercial?

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The latest commercial of Mahindra Truck And Bus shows Ajay Devgn losing his cool with repeated changes in the script. The video shows the star asking why the script is changed again and again and showing his exasperation on getting a creepy reply.

See The Video

Ajay Devgn is ready for the shoot, but the script has changed. He asks why the script is being changed and someone answers that it has been changed only four times. The actor shows his exasperation. The video ends with a caption – keep watching, meaning that is more to come in the video.

Anand Mahindra’s Reaction On The Video

Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, took to Twitter to give his reaction to the video.

“I better leave town before he comes after me in one our trucks…” said Anand Mahindra.

And his reaction started a series of tweets and comments from his followers. It is to be noted that Anand Mahindra uses his Twitter handle to give his views on different matters and he has a large followership on the microblogging platform.

Ajay Devgn Really Lose His Cool During A Mahindra Commercial

After Anand Mahindra’s tweet went viral, one of his followers warned him that the actor could come on two trucks. The follower was alluding to the actor’s stunt for his film Phool Aur Kaante.

… Read the rest
Cricket IPL Sports

IPL 2022 Auction Starts At 11 AM In Bengaluru On 12 February

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The Indian Premier League franchises – Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, SunRisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans – would gather in Bengaluru on February 12-13 to select players for the upcoming IPL 20222 season.

How Many Players Are Up For Auction?

The two-day mega IPL 2022 Auction would begin on February 12 will see 600 cricketers waiting for the bidding to start. The 10 IPL franchises would choose their players for the upcoming matches.

Highlights Of The IPL 2022 Auction:

IPL 2022 Auction

• The new IPL franchises – Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans – will select players for the first time
• 217 more players for selection as 33 players have already been selected/retained by their respective franchises
• Out of the total 590 players – 228 are capped, 355 are uncapped, and 7 are from associate nations

What Is The Highest/Lowest Bid?

The bidding would start sharp at 11 am (IST) on 12 and 13 February. The players are expecting a huge jump in their prices. But there are some new players that could prove the best bet. It is to be seen how the franchises select players. People can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network on February 12 and 13.

How To Get Live Streaming Of IPL 2022 Auction?

IPL 2022 Auction

Cricket fans and enthusiasts can log on to Disney+ Hotstar to get the action live. Also, you can follow https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket to get the latest updates about the mega IPL 2022 Auction. Here you can see pictures of jubilant players and the live coverage.

It is a mega … Read the rest

International News & Politics

The US Won’t Send Its Troops To Ukraine Said President Joe Biden

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American citizens should leave Ukraine said the US President Joe Biden as the US won’t send its troops to the ex-Soviet state even to rescue its citizens.

Biden said the situation in Russia was different and that he feared things could go crazy anytime. He maintained that the US was dealing with one of the largest armies in the world. If Americans and Russians start shooting one another, the world would be very different, said the president.

Why Is US President So Worried About Americans In Ukraine?

US President So Worried About Americans In Ukraine

Russian tanks are preparing for live drills across Belarus. It has been three decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union that the world is seeing the deployment of missiles, and heavy armory by Russia and NATO called it a “dangerous moment.” Also, six Russian warships are reaching the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov through Bosphorus for naval drills.

But Russia’s defense ministry said that the drills would center around suppressing and repelling any external aggression. Also, Russia has promised that the troops would be taken back after the drills are complete.

What Is The Real Standoff Between Russia And The US?

Real Standoff Between Russia And The US

Russia has been objecting to the extension of NATO to ex-Soviet states for a long time. But this time, Kremlin seems determined to prevent NATO from expanding to ex-Soviet states. Russia needs a written guarantee from NATO that it would withdraw its presence from Eastern Europe and would never expand to Ukraine. The US has offered new disarmament for Europe but Russia sees the idea as insufficient.

How Is The Peace Process Going?

Western leaders want to provide Russia an opportunity to air its … Read the rest

Football Sports

Man City Sends Brentford Close To Relegation Zone With 2-0 Win

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Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Brentford in Premier League gave them a whopping 12 points lead over the closest rival Liverpool. The Wednesday match played at the Etihad Stadium saw a jubilant Man City enjoying an easy win over the out-of-form side of Thomas Frank.

Highlights Of The Match:

• Brentford comfortably blunt the relentless league leaders
• Foul by Mads Roerslev turned into a soft penalty for Man City
• Riyad Mahrez converted the penalty into a goal for Man City
• Mahrez has scored in seven straight games for Man City
• A poor clearance by Brentford’s goalkeeper turned into a second goal by Man City
• It was Man City’s unbeaten run to 14 league games
• It was the fifth successive defeat for Brentford

Goals Scored:

The first goal came in the 40th minute – Riyad Mahrez shot the penalty into a goal

The second goal came in the 69th minute – Kevin De Bruyne fired the shot

Where Does Brentford Stand On Premier League After This Defeat?

Manchester City’s win over Brentford

The defeat is crushing for Brentford as the club now faces the risk of relegation. They are in the 14th position, six points above Norwich City is in the 18th position. But Brentford has still a game to play and an opportunity to escape relegation.

What Experts Are Saying On Man City’s easy Win?

Man City could have taken more lead in the second half, but they felt comfortable after scoring the second goal. The City coach Pep Guardiola called the match a tough game and appreciated the defense of Brentford. He said that there was no space between midfield and attack. … Read the rest