Health

Anupam Kher shares updates about the health of wife, actor and politician Kirron Kher, as she battles multiple myeloma.

Anupam Kher shares updates about the health of wife, actor and politician Kirron Kher, as she battles multiple myeloma.

Earlier in April, it was Anupam Kher who had shared that Kirron Kher has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which is said to be a type of blood cancer. Anupam Kher has given an update about the health of wife, actor and politician Kirron Kher, as she battles multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. The actor was speaking to his fans via an Instagram live session and said in answer to a question, “Kirron is improving. She is better but the medicines of multiple myeloma have many side effects. She is in good spirits and hopefully she will come out of…
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Allu Arjun confirms testing positive for the coronavirus: ‘Get well soon Anna’ trends on Twitter.

Allu Arjun confirms testing positive for the coronavirus: ‘Get well soon Anna’ trends on Twitter.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Wednesday revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement, the 38-year-old actor requested his fans not to worry about his health as he is doing fine. The actor is quarantined at home and is following all Covid protocols. “Hello everyone! I have tested positive for Covid. I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols. I request those who have come in contact with me to get tested. Stay home, stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance. I request all my well-wishers & fans not to worry about…
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Coach Ricky Ponting says players in IPL are safe from Covid while the outside situation is “grim”.

Coach Ricky Ponting says players in IPL are safe from Covid while the outside situation is “grim”.

The IPL has created the “safest” bio-hub for its participants but Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting says he is also well aware of the “grim” COVID-19 situation outside the bubble in India and often discusses it with his players. The Australian great, while admitting that IPL can be a welcome distraction in these tough times, said that COVID-19 has dominated the conversations within his team. “This IPL, probably more than any other, has become more about what’s happening on the outside rather than what’s happening here. We are probably the safest people in the country probably because of the bubbles we are in,”…
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Ayushmann Khurrana and wife Tahira Kashyap contribute to the Maharashtra chief minister’s relief fund.

Ayushmann Khurrana and wife Tahira Kashyap contribute to the Maharashtra chief minister’s relief fund.

Ayushmann Khurrana mentioned how the pandemic has once again asked us 'to show fortitude, resilience and mutual support'. Ayushmann Khurrana on Tuesday shared that he and wife Tahira Kashyap have contributed to the Maharashtra chief minister’s relief fund in a bid to support the fight against Covid-19. The actor thanked people for stepping forward ‘to do as much as possible for each other’. The Article 15 actor shared how the current times have taught us to stand in solidarity with each other. “We have been in the eye of the storm since last year. This pandemic has broken our hearts, made us endure…
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Rhea Chakraborty is reportedly looking for work in Hyderabad: Says “events of the last year took a massive toll” on her.

Rhea Chakraborty is reportedly looking for work in Hyderabad: Says “events of the last year took a massive toll” on her.

Actor Rhea Chakraborty is reportedly looking for work in Hyderabad. The actor recently returned from Hyderabad to Mumbai. “The multiple events of the last year took a massive toll on Rhea. It has taken her a humongous amount of effort to try starting all over again. She has been knocking every door she can, asking for work, trying to get her life back to normal,” a source said indicating that offers from Bollywood were scarce. The actor is yet to confirm her next project. “This is not going to be an easy task for Rhea but she needs to do…
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Australian pacer Pat Cummins announces a USD 50,000 donation towards PM CARES Fund for oxygen supplies.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins announces a USD 50,000 donation towards PM CARES Fund for oxygen supplies.

In a statement on his official Twitter handle, Cummins made the announcement and urged other top players to do the same as the country battles a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Australian pacer Pat Cummins on Monday announced a USD 50,000 donation towards PM CARES Fund for oxygen supplies in India’s Covid-19 ravaged hospitals and backed the IPL to continue, saying he has been “advised” that the Indian government views it “as few hours of joy” in a difficult time. In a statement on his official Twitter handle, he made the announcement and urged other top players to…
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The Oscars’ In Memoriam section paid tributes Irrfan Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rishi Kapoor and others.

The Oscars’ In Memoriam section paid tributes Irrfan Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rishi Kapoor and others.

Like every year, The Academy Awards’ In Memoriam section paid tributes to filmmakers and artists who departed the world in 2020. And not surprisingly for a year that took away so many, the list was a long one. Among the notable deceased personalities that got a nod were Ian Holm, Sean Connery Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Chadwick Boseman and our own Bhanu Athaiya and Irrfan Khan. Bhanu Athaiya was the first Oscar winner from India, taking home the trophy for Best Costume Design for the 1982 film Gandhi. Irrfan Khan was an international actor who died after a long battle with cancer on…
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Gautam Gambhir shares that Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore to his foundation for Covid-19 relief.

Gautam Gambhir shares that Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore to his foundation for Covid-19 relief.

Actor Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore to former cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir’s foundation. Gambhir on Saturday evening thanked Akshay via Twitter. He called him “a ray of hope” in the current situation. “Every help in this gloom comes as a ray of hope. Thanks a lot @akshaykumar for committing Rs 1 crore to #GGF for food, meds and oxygen for the needy! God bless,” the tweet read. In response to Gambhir’s tweet, the actor replied, “These are really tough times, @GautamGambhir. Glad I could help. Wish we all get out of this crisis soon. Stay Safe.” As soon as Akshay Kumar replied…
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Swara Bhasker thanks Pakistan for their “bada dil”.

Swara Bhasker thanks Pakistan for their “bada dil”.

As Twitter continues to trend ‘Pakistan Stands with India,’ actor Swara Bhasker says it’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of love by India’s neighbour. While Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said that both the countries must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together, cricketer Shoaib Akhtar took to his YouTube channel to appeal Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of Covid-19 virus. Akhtar said global support was needed to help India in such a health crisis. Swara Bhasker on Sunday thanked Pakistan for being a “large hearted neighbour” despite facing vilification from sections of Indian media. Pakistani star…
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Shoaib Akhtar urges help from Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of the Covid-19 virus.

Shoaib Akhtar urges help from Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of the Covid-19 virus.

Shoaib Akhtar took to his YouTube channel to urge help from Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of the Covid-19 virus. Akhtar said global support is needed to help India in such a health crisis. “It is impossible for any government to tackle the ongoing crisis. I appeal to my government and fans, to help India. India does need a lot of oxygen tanks. I request everyone to donate and raise funds for India and deliver oxygen tanks to them,” Akhtar said in a video on his YouTube channel. “India is really struggling with Covid-19. Global…
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