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Actor Raj Kaushal husband of Mandira Bedi passes away due to cardiac arrest

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Mandira Bedi

Actor and presenter Mandira Bedi,  is an Indian actress, fashion designer, and television presenter. She gained celebrity status playing the title role in the 1994 television serial, Shanti, shown on India’s national channel, Doordarshan.  known for her performance in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, has met with tragic news. The actress’ husband Raj Kaushal breathed his last on June 30 as he succumbed to a heart attack.

Director Onir, who worked with Raj Kaushal on My Brother… Nikhil, informed everyone about this tragic news. Sharing a picture of Kaushal, Onir tweeted, “Gone too soon. We lost Film maker and Producer @rajkaushal1 this morning. Very Sad. He was one of the producers of my first film #MyBrotherNikhil. One of those few who believed in our vision and supported us. Prayers for his soul.”

Raj Kaushal directed three films in his career including Anthony Kaun Hai (2006), Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004), and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He also co-produced My Brother… Nikhil (2005), Shaadi Ka Laddoo (2004), and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999).

Mandira Bedi tied the knot with Raj Kaushal on 14 February 1999. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy Vir, in June 20211. In October 2020, they adopted a girl of 4 years and named her Tara Bedi Kaushal.

Beneficial Uses Of Neem

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Neem

Neem is a tree. It grows in tropical regions such as India and Myanmar. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used to make medicine. Less often, the root, flower, and fruit are also used.

In the world of Ayurveda, neem is a popular medicinal herb that’s been part of traditional remedies that date back almost 5000 years. Also known as Azadirachta Indica in English or ‘Neemba’ in Sanskrit, the neem tree is a really good example of how nature holds both the problem and the cure.

Neem is used for tooth plaque, gum disease (gingivitis), lice, to repel insects, and for other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.

More than 140 compounds have been isolated from different parts of neem. All parts of the neem tree- leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, roots and bark have been used traditionally for the treatment of inflammation, infections, fever, skin diseases and dental disorders.

Here are some benefits of neem leaves and neem oil and how to use it in different ways in your skincare and haircare regime.

Treats scalp infection

Using neem can improve your hair health and treat different kinds of scalp infection. The anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties deal with all kinds of scalp infection and also at the same time condition your hair to add luster to your dull and dry hair.

Treats acne

You can treat acne by using neem as it has anti-bacterial properties that helps to fight any kind of breakouts and also alleviate the pain and itching sensation.

Fights dandruff

Neem hair pack will not only fight dandruff but will also relieve the dryness and itching of your scalp.

Tackles whiteheads and blackheads

You can also bid goodbye to whiteheads and blackheads, using neem as it shrinks large pores and works as an exfoliating agent to pull out impurities and tighten pores.

Treats uneven skin tone

Neem can even out your skin tone. The antioxidants in neem are beneficial for reducing melanin production of your skin, which helps to even out your skin tone. It also reduces the dark spots, blemishes and any kind of redness on your skin.

Paris Hilton does not get ‘offended’ by Britney Spears statement on her added in the Toxic Conservatorship

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Paris Hilton

Pop Star Britney Spears had her conservatorship hearing this week. Her 13- years of conservatorship left everyone on shock, after Britney spoke about her father controlling too much of her life. Her horrifying statements about her conservatorship also includes a statement that says, the singer was abused at the boarding school by American media personality and businesswoman Paris Hilton. The singer also stated that it’s very hard for them to speak on abuses like this because no one trust them. Meanwhile, the netizens believe that, Hilton is not offended by the statement on her by Spears.

An informed source said Entertainment Tonight that, Spears comments on Hilton about being abused by her does not offend the businesswoman as its years to whatever happened. “Paris and Britney have known each other and been friends for years. Paris knows Britney’s comments were taken out of context and not meant to be an attack against her or what she’s been through by any means,” said the source.

The source also claimed that Hilton gives her ‘Full Support’ to Britney in her current fight against toxic conservatorship. Recently, the model shared an old selfie that they clicked back in 2006. Along with Britney on her Instagram handle.

Paris Hilton’s sister Nicky and mother Kathy Hilton also marked their support for Spears in this fight against the Conservatorship. They don’t have any resentful feeling towards the statement made by the singer. Nicky sported the Britney during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. She said. “She (Britney) should know we believe her.” Kathy too had positive things to say about Spears as she quipped, “She’s such a sweet girl and a good girl.”

Among the list of abuses that Britney spoke about in her toxic conservatorship, she mentioned Paris saying, “To be honest with you, the Paris Hilton story on what they did to her at that school, I didn’t believe any of it,” “she’s an outsider and that she may be wrong,” further she added.

Here are some Bollywood actresses that have reportedly said no to working with Akshay Kumar!

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Bollywood actresses

The world of Bollywood is complex and wide. There is always some kind of feud and friendship that catches the eye of the fans and the media. Here are some Bollywood ladies that have avoided working with Akshay Kumar, according to reports:

  1. Kangana Ranaut

According to some reports, Kangana was offered the female lead role in some of Akshay Kumar’s major movies like Rustom and Airlift. However, she is said to have turned the roles down due to less screen time compared to Akshay and scheduling issues.

  1. Raveena Tandon

Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar share an ugly past and this is known to all. After Akshay allegedly cheated on Raveena Tandon, she refused to share the screen space with him.

  1. Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty and Akshay Kumar share a history too. They dated each other but sadly, it didn’t work out. Following their break-up, they never featured in a film together.

  1. Rani Mukerji

Reportedly, Rani had rejected Tanuja Chandra’s Sangharsh and Vikram Bhatt’s Awara Pagal Deewana that starred Akshay Kumar as the male lead. After this, Akshay also reportedly refused to work with Rani Mukerji but no one knows for sure.

BTS’ Jungkook has some male celebrities that he looks up to!

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Jungkook

BTS’ Jungkook is adored by fans all around the world. He is affectionately known as the golden maknae of BTS. He is known for not only his superb vocals but also his ripped physique. Here are two male idols that Jungkook has revealed he looks up to:

  1. RM

In an episode of Let’s BTS, a special KBS talk show, Jungkook spilled how much he looks up to RM. In the episode, Jungkook talked about RM and revealed that he joined HYBE Entertainment because he saw RM rapping and thought he was super cool. He also talked about how RM is a great leader and how Jungkook gets to learn something from him every day.

  1. G-Dragon [BIGBANG]

Jungkook revealed that he chose to get into the music industry after watching a performance of G-Dragon from BIGBANG.

In an interview, Jungkook shared how he had always liked dancing but it was a performance of G-Dragon that gave him the needed push. He saw the performance and felt like he wanted to be a singer. Before this, he talked about how if he could choose one singer as his mentor, it would be G-Dragon.

Seo In Guk’s K-dramas that deserve a watch!

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Seo In Guk’s

When it comes to Seo In Guk, there are a lot of great dramas and OSTs that he has gifted the world. As of now, he is capturing hearts around the world with his killer looks and awesome acting in the upcoming drama ‘Doom At Your Service’. Let’s take a look at some of the K-dramas that Seo In Guk has graced with his presence:

  1. Shopping King Louie

Seo In Guk has acted in various genres but the most popular one is rom-com. Shopping King Louie is a 2016 rom-com that lightens the mood and makes you feel the warmth of love. It revolves around a rich heir who ends up in Seoul, homeless, and with amnesia.

  1. Reply 1997

Reply 1997 is the first k-drama in the popular Reply series. The drama is full of warmth, love, and fun. Seo In Guk plays Yoon Yoon Jae alongside Jung Eun Ji who plays the character of Sung Shi Won. The pair has an easy-going feel to them but there is also a good amount of chemistry.

  1. Doom at your Service

This ongoing drama has all fans on their toes. Doom at Your Service is a drama full of love, sadness, and intimacy. It shows the story of Doom (Seo In Guk) and Tak Dong Kyung (Park Bo Young). Tak Dong Kyung has only 3 months to live and that is when Doom comes across, making a pact that she will never forget.

Anushka Sharma puts her maternity clothes for online charity sale 

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Anushka Sharma

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has always voiced her love for the environment and animals and now is doing her bit through her initiative. The actress has taken a step forward and has launched her new initiative in which she has put some of her maternity clothes or online charity sale.

The PK actress announced through her initiative she aims to support maternal health through a foundation named SNEHA. This initiative aims to spread awareness that a small step can bring a change and also will have a positive impact on the environment through circular fashion.

Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram on Tuesday and wrote, “I’m thrilled to launch my new initiative, through which I’ve shared some of my favorite maternity wear for an online charity sale, with proceeds supporting maternal health through @snehamumbai_official… Fun fact: nit even just 1% of pregnant women in urban India bought 1 piece of maternity clothing preloved over newly manufactured, EACH YEAR we can conservatively save about as much water as a person drinks in over 200 years!!.”

Anushka Sharma

The outfits that are put on for charity are produced, sourced, and designed keeping in mind environmental concerns.

Talking about the initiative, the actress told, “This is a very simple way that each of us can live kinder lives. By sharing pieces back into the circular fashion system and shopping preloved, we have a huge positive impact on the environment. During my pregnancy, I thought this phase in our lives is uniquely suited to participate in the circular economy. So I hope we can kickstart this ecosystem together.”

Adding further she said, “During my pregnancy, I realized that this transient time is perfect to participate in the circular fashion economy. These are pieces we will wear for a few months, so when I learned more about the resources that go into making them, I thought it was crucial to build an ecosystem through which we can share our clothes and buy from each other.”

Also Read: Freida Pinto flaunts baby bumps as she announces pregnancy

Freida Pinto flaunts baby bumps as she announces pregnancy 

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Freida pinto

Actress Freida Pinto is expecting her first child pregnancy with fiancé Cory Tran. The actress announced her pregnancy on social media on Monday, June 28. Freida posted pictures of her baby bump to share the news with her fans and well-wishers.

The Slumdog Millionaire actress took to her official Instagram handle and announced that she is expecting her first child with Cory.

In the happy picture, Freida can be seen smiling ear to ear and flaunting her baby bump and Tran is seen standing right next to her. Alongside the picture, she wrote, “Baby Tran, coming this Fall.”

Freida pinto

In the pictures, the 36-year-old actress can be seen smiling and flaunting her baby bump in a black midi dress with floral prints. On the other hand, Cory is seen standing right next to Freida Pinto in an off-white t-shirt paired with black bottoms.

Cory Tran also took to his Instagram handle and posted the same pics with the same caption.

Many Bollywood celebs showered love upon the couple. Actress Richa Chadha wrote, “Waaaaaaah !!! Freida this is the best news ever.” Mrunal Thakur commented, “Oh my god. Freidaaaaaaaaa and Cory congratulations! You guys.”

Celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani, Nargis Fakhri, and others also pour in their best wishes for the couple.

Earlier, Freida Pinto was in a relationship with her Oscar-winning film Millionaire co-star Dev Patel but the two actors broke up in 2014.

Also Read: Balika Vadhu fame actress Avika Gor to raise funds for a NGO, on her Birthday

Balika Vadhu fame actress Avika Gor to raise funds for a NGO, on her Birthday

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Avika Gor

The Balika Vadhu fame actress Avika Gor along with Tanmay Bhat, Aishwarya Mohanraj and others will be streaming a fund raiser event for an NGO on her birthday on June 30. The actress tells her fans, not to send her any gifts or cards instead donate for an NGO. Avika said that “We will be live-streaming for the birthday. GeoGuessr is a game show that will be hosted by Samay Raina, where we’ll play the game and have an interactive session with fans. This is to raise funds for camp diaries like I do every year. I urge fans not to send gifts and donate instead.”

The actress said she will be raising a lot of money along with her friends from the industry including Aly Goni, Jasmin Bhasin, Bharti Singh, Dipika Kakar, Zain Imam, Shashank Vyas and Pratik Gandhi. “They, and a lot of their fans, donated and helped us reach our goal. This time I will be ringing in my birthday with my fans live with Samay.” said the Balika Vadhu actress.

Avika futher continued by stating, “The guest list that will join the live session include Tanmay Bhat, Aishwarya Mohanraj, Raj Tharun, Nikhil Siddhartha and the most special couple Manish Raisinghan and Sangeita, as they will celebrate their first wedding anniversary as they did get married on my birthday last year.” “We want to share our happiness or celebration with the fans & urge them to raise funds for the NGO. I really hope that a lot of people join us so that we could help more children in need.” The actress concluded.

The actress is currently dating Milind Chandwani. Since past few days, the actress was in limelight due to the rumors that she has a secret child with ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ co-star Manish Raisinghan. To which the actress said, “It’s impossible! No way! He’s almost my dad’s age”.

Ray director Srijit Mukherji says Ali Fazal: I hope you become a superstar soon

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Ali Fazal

Satyajit Ray’s short stories based an anthology ‘RAY’ is currently streaming on OTT platform. Srijit Mukherji admits that Late Satyajit Ray has influenced every filmmaker in Bengal. Netflix India’s had given tribute to the legendary writer-filmmaker Satyajit Ray on his birth centenary year. The film ‘Ray ‘consist of four segments with four separate stories. Among the four two are directed by Srijit Mukherji one of which includes ‘Forget Me Not’ that features Ali Fazal and Shweta Basu Prasad in the leading roles.

Recently in a chat with Midday Mukherji said, “Anyone in Bengal who is a storyteller inevitably steps into Satyajit Ray’s world; you are brought up on his films and writings. I know all his short stories by heart.” Actor Ali Fazal has portrayed the role of a successful entrepreneur Ipsit Rama Nair in Ray. Talking about the OTT platform, the director seems very happy as OTT platforms are playing a major role nowadays in booming the spot light on talented actors and it also helped in sharing Ray stories far and wide among the audience. “Now, the likes of Pankaj Tripathi and Rasika Dugal are superstars, and rightfully so because they are superb actors. The definition of a superstar is changing, thanks to OTT platforms.” Said the director. The other segment which is directed by Srijit Mukherji is ‘Bahrupiya’ which stars Kay Kay Menon in the leading part.

Further in the conversation, Srijit spoke about Ali’s performance and acting in the film. He said that, “After watching his film, I messaged him, ‘you are a superb actor, and I hope you become a superstar soon.” Srijit. Srijit is also going to direct Taapsee Pannu starrer biopic ‘Shabaash Mithu’ which was supposed to be directed by Rahul Dholakia earlier.\

On work front, Ali Fazal will be seen in upcoming movie ‘Bhoot Police’ that will be release later this year, and it is directed by Pravan Kirpalani.

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