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Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Television actress Divyanka Tripathi's tweet amid the COVID-19 pandemic has come under flak on social media.## Divyanka, who is known for her role in "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein", had tweeted: "With such less traffic in Mumbai, it seems like an opportunity to quickly complete Metro, bridges and smooth roads."## The actress also shared a video showing how she found no traffic and hopes by the time the coronavirus threat is gone, the metro and road work will be completed as workers can now function without hassles, reports timesofindia.indiatimes.com.## The contention, however, did not go down well with social media users.## They found her tweet to be "insensitive" and asked her to delete the tweet.## One said: "Those laborers are also human beings. It is an emergency and safety is for everyone."## "As if the engineers & construction worker lifer not important .. such a vague & unrequired tweet at this moment," wrote another.## The third user said: "Please delete this tweet. It looks insensitive. Metro workers laborers are also human beings."## One more called the tweet "Insensitive" and asked her to "Delete this tweet".## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Chennai, 17 March (IANS) One of South Indian cinema's most-loved on-screen couple is Anushka Shetty and Prabhas. Ever since they played the king and queen in the ''Baahubali'' franchise, their fan following has only increased. Very often fans have also expressed the wish that the two were in a relationship.## In a recent interview with Deccan Chronicle, Anushka has put an end to all rumors. "I have known Prabhas for over 15 years now and he is one of my 3 a.m friends. We are usually linked up because both of us are not married and make an amazing on-screen pair. Had there been anything between both of us, it would have been out by this time. Both of us are the same kind of people who don't hide any emotions if we are involved," said Anushka.## Apart from "Baahubali", Prabhas and Anushka have co-starred in "Billa" (2009) and "Mirchi" (2013). In 2019, Mumbai Mirror published an article claiming Prabhas and Anushka were indeed seeing each other and were looking to buy a house in Los Angeles. On Karan Johar's chat show "Koffee With Karan", Prabhas denied his link-up with Anushka, saying they were just good friends.## Recently, Anushka Shetty, who has completed 15 years in the film industry, was also been in the news for marriage rumors. The news suggests that she would be marrying "Size Zero" director Prakash Kovelamudi, who is known to Bollywood fans as the maker of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Judgementall Hai Kya".## Anushka, however, slammed the rumors. "None of that news is true. I don't get affected by such rumors. I don't know why my wedding is such a big deal for anyone. Nobody can hide a relationship. How can I hide my wedding? It is a very sensitive matter and people should deal it with some sensitivity," she said.## Meanwhile, the actress is currently awaiting the release of her film "Nisabdham". Directed by Hemant Madhurkar, the film also features Madhavan, Anjali, "Kill Bill" antagonist Michael Madsen and Shalini Pandey.## As for Prabhas, he is shooting for his 20th film. Despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) having declared the Coronavirus as a pandemic and the Indian government imposing travel restrictions, the shoot of Radha Krishna Kumar's film, starring Prabhas and Pooja Hedge, is on in Georgia.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who was all set to start the filming of his film "The Kashmir Files" in Kashmir this week, has called off the shoot due to the coronavirus outbreak.## "We were scheduled to start shooting in Kashmir this week. But because of the outbreak of coronavirus and the advisory of the Government of India and the WHO, we have decided to push it ahead. We realized that a wise decision is to postpone everything which involves more than a couple of people and that to the known people from a known environment," Vivek said.## "The Kashmir Files" features Anupam Kher in a pivotal role. It is based on the genocide of Kashmiri Hindus.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Singer Billie Eilish has scrapped all remaining dates of her current tour while urging fans not to be "stupid" amid the coronavirus pandemic.## The 18-year-old singer took to Twitter to follow up on her decision to postpone some shows last week, sharing that all her remaining "Where Do We Go?" North American tour dates would be rescheduled, reports aceshowbiz.com.## Eilish announced that her upcoming tour was rescheduled due to Coronavirus.## She made a more personal announcement on her Instagram Story timeline, telling followers to pay attention to guidelines from officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.## "Don't panic, but don't be stupid. It (coronavirus) is a really big deal right now and it is not a joke. I know because a lot of us haven't seen it with our eyes - what it's been doing and who it's been affecting - it's hard to understand that it's real. But it really is real, and I've seen a lot of young people out in the world, all over the place, going to the club or going to the beach, just going out and hanging out. It's really irresponsible," she said.## Eilish went on to note that the trend for "social distancing" is "everyone's responsibility" because people should consider the older, weaker people around them.## She also suggested fans stay inside as much possible and resist the temptation to buy up basic goods and toiletries in bulk: "Don't panic, there are enough supplies for people - don't hoard things."## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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London, March 17 (IANS) Is your child getting enough sleep? If not, read this carefully. Researchers have found that children who get the least sleep have the greatest risk of developing mental health issues.## "If we make sure our children get enough sleep, it can help protect them from mental health problems," said study researcher Bror M Ranum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology's (NTNU) in the Norway.## A study of almost 800 children followed over several years shows that those who get the fewest hours of sleep are at greatest risk of developing psychiatric difficulties later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.## "We're seeing an association between sleep duration and risk of symptoms of emotional and behavioral disorders," Ranum added.## According to the findings, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, boys who sleep fewer hours have an increased risk of developing behavioral issues. Both girls and boys who get less sleep are at greater risk for future emotional problems. The measurements do not indicate anything about the quality of sleep.## Children's sleep was measured with motion sensors every night for a week. The researchers conducted clinical interviews to measure mental health difficulties. These procedures were repeated several times every two years.## The study is part of the Tidlig Trygg I Trondheim project (TtiT - Trondheim Early Secure Study). This is a long-term study that has examined nearly a thousand children when they were 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years old.## The researchers also investigated whether psychological difficulties might cause children to sleepless. The data do not indicate this to be the case. Sleep duration influences the risk of later problems, not the opposite.## "Previous studies have also shown that sleep is related to mental health difficulties. But our study is one of the first to investigate this in children over several years, and to use an objective measurement of sleep," said senior author Silje Steinsbekk.## Because people tend to be quite poor at reporting how much sleep they get, scientists cannot completely rely on people's self-reported sleep duration data.## Self-reported sleep duration does not correlate with objective sleep duration measurements.## Laboratory studies measure sleep objectively, but this research study is measuring only the immediate effects and does not comment on whether sleep duration affects individuals' psychiatric health over time.## "Our study shows that the children who sleep fewer hours than others more often develop psychiatric symptoms, even two years later," Steinsbekk said.## The research group has also investigated how many people get too little sleep, and whether or not too little sleep tends to persist throughout childhood.## Very few six-year-olds (1.1 percent) slept less than 7 hours, which is below the internationally recommended sleep guidelines for this age group.## According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Children with 3-4 years of age should have 10-13 hours of good quality sleep, which may include a nap, with regular sleep and wake-up times.## For more and latest news about Life-Style, stay tuned with us.

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Varanasi, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan's much-publicized visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, has drawn the ire of local pandits and saints.## The actor was in Mumbai for the shooting of 'Antrangi Re' when she visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple and participated in the 'Ganga aarti' on Sunday.## Her mother and actor Amrita Singh was with her.## The Kashi Vikas Samiti has now raised objections to the actor's visit on the grounds that Sara Ali Khan in a non-Hindu.## Chandra Shekhar Kapoor, the secretary of the Samiti, said, "The actor's visit to the temple is against traditions and established norms. It also raises questions on the security of the temple when there is a signboard clearly stating that the entry of 'non-Hindus' is prohibited."## He said that some priests had violated norms because they had probably got "a handsome dakshina" and free publicity.## Sara's visit was highly publicized because the actor herself uploaded a video on her social media account in which she gave her fans a tour of the 'Banaras ki Gali' leading up to the temple and is seen showing the various shops along the lane.## The Kashi Vikas Samiti has now demanded a probe into the actor's visit and action against those responsible.## Local pandits and seers are also upset over Sara attending the 'Ganga aarti' and the Kashi Vishwanath temple.## "Though we appreciate her interest in the Hindu religion the fact remains that she is a Muslim and should not have participated in the rituals. For her, all this could be 'interesting and exciting' but for us, it is a matter of religious piety," said Rakesh Mishra, a priest.## He further said that Sara would be known by the religion of her father, Saif Ali Khan, who is a Muslim.## Another priest Amarnath Bajpai, however, defended the actor and said that she was accompanied by her mother, Amrita Singh, who is a devout Hindu.## A local tour operator Siddhu Tiwari, meanwhile, said that it was the behavior of some 'close-minded people' who were raising objections on the issue.## "Any person, including Sara, can visit a temple if they believe in the deity. The 'Ganga aarti' is attended by thousands of foreigners who are non-Hindus too. People are only looking for publicity by making an issue out of this. In fact, we should be happy that Sara has given so much publicity to our temple and 'aarti'," he said.## Sara Ali Khan has often been photographed visiting temples in Mumbai and then distributing alms to the poor.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Chennai, March 17 (IANS) Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has urged everyone to stay indoors, sacrifice social life and prioritize public safety to prevent the spread of COVID-19.## He took to Instagram and wrote: "Social distancing is the need of the hour! It's a tough call but we need to make it. This is time to sacrifice our social life and prioritize public safety. Stay indoors as much as you can and make the most of this phase with your family and loved ones. This will keep the virus from spreading and save many lives."## The "Maharshi" star also asked everyone to wash hands frequently.## "Ensure you wash your hands frequently and keep your environment clean. Use hand sanitizers as much as possible, use masks only if you think you are sick... Let's continue to follow all the necessary steps until this passes. We are in it together and we will see this through... Let's beat #COVID19 together... #StaySafe," he added.## Mahesh Babu is currently being lauded for his performance in the latest release "Sarileru Neekevvaru".## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have been released from the hospital in Australia after receiving treatment for COVID-19 infection. ## The couple have been released from a Queensland hospital and were now in self-quarantine at their home there, a representative for Hanks told cnn.com on Monday. ## The couple had been hospitalised in isolation after being diagnosed with novel coronavirus last week. ## Hanks and Wilson have been in Australia for pre-production work on a film about singer Elvis Presley. Hanks is set to play Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, in the film directed by Baz Luhrmann. Production on the project is currently suspended. ## The couple took to Instagram separately to share the news last Thursday. ## "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive," Hanks said in his first Instagram post about the diagnosis. "Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks' will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We'll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves!" ## Over the weekend, Hanks shared updates on their care and ongoing recovery. Wilson even made a playlist for others self-isolating or in quarantine. ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) It is a huge responsibility to portray on screen a person who is alive. The responsibility gets bigger if the person being essayed is a cop and is still in service, Mohit Raina tells you from personal experience, after working in the web series "Bhaukaal". ## The show is based on a real-life cop named Navniet Sekera. In the show, Mohit's character is called Naveen Sikhera. ## "It's a very raw and rusty subject inspired by true life events. It's based on a real life IPS officer who still holds a very important position in the Uttar Pradesh police force. This was in the early 2000s when he completely cleaned up several places in Uttar Pradesh including Muzaffarnagar, which was known as the crime capital of the country at that time," Mohit claimed whole speaking to IANS. ## The actor added: "The story is based on his life. He is a very famous name over there and has completely changed the meaning of police force, in Uttar Pradesh especially. 'Bhaukaal' is a 10-episodic series where I play him." ## Quizzed if it is an added responsibility playing a police officer who is still in service, the actor replied: "Yes of course. It is an added responsibility because you are portraying someone who is still in service." ## "Before shoot commenced, I met him, spent some time with him and his family. He comes from a very simple farming background. After meeting him I realized that he is very passionate, dedicated about his work and has a daredevil nature. Women's safety has been his top priority over the years. I realized that my responsibility is too much because he is still in service. I have tried to give my best and he is satisfied," informed Mohit. ## Directed by Jatin Wagle, the crime drama web series stars Mohit Raina, Abhimanyu Singh, Siddhant Kapoor, Bidita Bag and others. "Bhaukaal" has recently premiered on MX Player. ## For more and the latest news about Digital Media, stay tuned to us.

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Agra, March 17 (IANS) The annual three day Urs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the iconic Taj Mahal, will not be held, as scheduled from March 21, as the historic monuments including the Taj in the city have been shut down till March 31, in the wake of COVID-19. ## This will be the first time in the history of the Taj, that the annual Urs will not be held. ## During the three day Urs, entry remains free and a series of functions are organised. Work on the 365 metre long chadar, to be offered, had begun. ## A member of the organising committee said, the convention would indeed be disrupted, but the safety of the country was more important. ## The whole area around the Taj Mahal wears a deserted look. The Taj is visited by around 30,000 people daily. For the past one month there had been a steep decline. ## Agra mayor Navin Jain had asked for closure of the monuments, in a letter to the union tourism minister, a fortnight ago. ## The Agra Development Authority used to earn around Rs 14 crore daily from ticket sales. ## On Tuesday, a pall of gloom descended on the tourism sector, as guides, photographers, taxi drivers, hoteliers were left with no work. ## The once crowded parking areas were vehicle free. The eleven five star hotels and around 25 three star hotels, plus countless guest houses, dharamshalas and smaller hotels are waiting for customers. How long this wait will be, uncertainty continues. ## Only during the 1971 war with Pakistan, the Taj Mahal was closed for more than a week. During the flood in 1978, it was again closed for a couple of days. ## For more and the latest news about Lifestyle, stay tuned to us.

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London, March 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Idris Elba announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. ## Taking to Twitter on Monday, the star of "Luther" and "The Wire", said: "This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. ## The 47-year-old actor said he has been isolated since finding out that he was exposed to the virus. ## Elba, who also posted a video featuring his wife Sabrina Dhowre, said she has not been tested and was "doing OK". ## The Golden Globe winning actor said he got tested after finding out on Friday (March 13) that he had been in contact with someone who had the virus. ## "This is serious. Now is the time to really think about social distancing, washing your hands," he said in the video. ## Elba told fans to remain "really vigilant". ## "Transparency is probably the best thing for this right now. If you're feeling ill, or you feel like you should be tested, or if you've be en exposed, do something about it." ## The actor was one of the attendees of the Wembley Arena We Day event on March 4 alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, who was also tested positive for the virus last week. ## Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Elba in "The Wire", sent a get well soon message on Twitter. ## He said: "The entire cast of 'The Wire' wishes our brother Idris Elba to get well soon as he fights this virus. Take care and best of health." ## Elba joins a list of actors who have tested positive for the virus recently, including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Kristofer Hivju of "Game of Thrones" and former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko, said Variety in a report. ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned to us.

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New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A video of bhajan veteran Narendra Chanchal at a recent Holi function has gone viral. The reason is, in his new jagrata hit that he performs at the event, Chanchal has chosen to focus on the one thing that concerns everyone right now -- coronavirus. ## The opening line of the song goes: ## Dengue bhi aaya, swine flu bi aaya ## Chikungunya ne shor machaya ## Khabre ki ki ho na ## O kitthon aaya corona ## Maiya ji, kitthon aaya corona ## (There was dengue, there was swine flu. Chikungunya created some noise, too. All of it made news, but where did corona come from) ## While a clip of the song has been doing the rounds on social media since the Holi event in the national capital's Paharganj area, it really gained traction after comedian Mallika Dua posted it on her Instagram page. ## "O kitthon aaya Corona? Jagrata is better than cure," Dua captioned the video. ## In the song available on YouTube, Chanchal talks of the importance of hand hygiene. He sings of the necessity to use hand sanitisers and also the importance of washing hands. Of course, the bhajan singer reminds through his lyrics that the almighty is always there to protect all of us from coronavirus. ## For more and the latest news about Songs, stay tuned to us.