Bollywood hairstylist to spend life in jail for murder of wife
Bollywood hairstylist to spend life in jail for murder of wife
A sessions court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a Bollywood hairstylist to life imprisonment for stabbing his wife to death in 2012.
Special judge Vrushali Joshi convicted Steve alias Lisbon Miranda (36) under sections 302 (murder) and 489A of the IPC. Chief public prosecutor Kalpana Chavan, while seeking punishment, submitted that “it was a heinous act, a mindless murder where the victim suffered 19 slashes“.
Miranda and the victim, Bindiya Miranda (35), have a five-year-old daughter, who is in the custody of her maternal grandparents at Versova.
In December 2012, the Bombay high court had rejected a guardianship petition filed by Miranda's sister seeking custody of the child. The victim's brother, Anand Chawla, who was the first to depose when the trial commenced in July last year, said that the family was relieved that justice has been served.
“We don’t know whether to be happy or sad,” Chawla said.
“She [Bindiya] has gone but at least she has got justice.” The crime occurred on the night of May 24, 2012, at the couple’s flat in Neel Gagan building, DN Nagar.
In his statement to the court, Chawla said the couple had married after falling in love. The victim had often complained that Miranda had a drinking problem.
Chawla told the court that on the night of the incident Bindiya had left her parents’ home to attend a get-together with Miranda, his sister and his friends. At the party, Miranda got drunk. When the group went to Miranda’s home, Bindiya did not want to stay there. The group was standing outside when Bindiya started screaming. The police and the fire brigade arrived and the door was opened.
The victim was found in a pool of blood with stab wounds inflicted by a dagger.
India ignores Chinese frown, boosts def ties with Vietnam
India ignores Chinese frown, boosts def ties with Vietnam
India on Tuesday took a
decisive step towards countering China's assertive power by committing
to help Vietnam's defence modernization, a move that drew a sharp
response from Beijing. After his meeting with visiting Vietnamese
PM Nguyen Tan Dung, PM Narendra Modi said, “Our defence cooperati
on with Vietnam is among our most important ones. India remains
committed to the modernization of Vietnam's defence and security forces.
This will include expansion of our training programme, which is already
substantial, joint exercises and cooperation in defence equipment. We
will quickly operationalize the $100 million line of credit that will
enable Vietnam to acquire new
navy vessels from India.“
For the first time, India sent clear signals that it may be willing to sell the BrahMos short-range cruise missiles to Vietnam, a long-standing demand of Hanoi. The previous Indian government was hesitant, citing reservations by Russia (which is a co-developer). China on Tuesday warned India against meddling in its dispute with Vietnam over islands in the South China Sea. It opposed the Vietnamese government's latest move inviting India to carry out oil exploration in the sea.
“With regard to the Vietnamese prime minister's call for India to support the peaceful resolution of the South China Sea, I want to point out that the dispute should be resolved through dialogue and consultations by countries directly involved on the basis of respecting historical facts and international law,“ Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said.
He was reacting to an offer made by Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung asking India to begin exploration in two oilfields in the South China Sea. Dung's offer, made in New Delhi during his two-day India visit, surprised China because its state councilor Yang Jeichi had just returned from Hanoi after discussing steps to improve China-Vietnam relations. Dung held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday .
The Chinese spokesman said New Delhi should respect the efforts being made by Beijing and Hanoi to resolve their dispute, instead of trying to play a role in it.
For the first time, India sent clear signals that it may be willing to sell the BrahMos short-range cruise missiles to Vietnam, a long-standing demand of Hanoi. The previous Indian government was hesitant, citing reservations by Russia (which is a co-developer). China on Tuesday warned India against meddling in its dispute with Vietnam over islands in the South China Sea. It opposed the Vietnamese government's latest move inviting India to carry out oil exploration in the sea.
“With regard to the Vietnamese prime minister's call for India to support the peaceful resolution of the South China Sea, I want to point out that the dispute should be resolved through dialogue and consultations by countries directly involved on the basis of respecting historical facts and international law,“ Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said.
He was reacting to an offer made by Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung asking India to begin exploration in two oilfields in the South China Sea. Dung's offer, made in New Delhi during his two-day India visit, surprised China because its state councilor Yang Jeichi had just returned from Hanoi after discussing steps to improve China-Vietnam relations. Dung held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday .
The Chinese spokesman said New Delhi should respect the efforts being made by Beijing and Hanoi to resolve their dispute, instead of trying to play a role in it.
WHAT CELEBRITIES PLAN TO BUY THIS FESTIVE SEASON
WHAT CELEBRITIES PLAN TO BUY THIS FESTIVE SEASON
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Shopping sprees seem to be the order of the day on this auspicious day
VAIBHAVI MERCHANT -CHOREOGRAPHER
I don't need a particluar day to buy things as I'm a true shopaholic.
Retail therapy is the best therapy . But yes, that department my mom
handles and she is quite hands-on with buying the
appropriate amounts of gold and silver for the occasion.
RITHVIK DHANJANI -ACTOR
I am planning to take the three most important women in my life my mom, sister and Asha (my girlfriend) shopping and I will let them buy whatever they want on this special day.
SHRIYA SARAN -ACTRESS
Our family tradition is that we buy gold on Dhanteras. It's supposed to be very lucky and the house will be full of prosperity, so we do that. We also follow a ritual where we have a small pot and we fill it with sweets. I mostly be with my family on the day .
SHALMALI KHOLGADE -SINGER
Dhanteras is a day of new beginnings.Since I am always traveling, this year, I am going to be home with my parents. I've also just moved into a new apartment so I'm going to do it up and invite my friends on this auspicious day .
NANDISH SANDHU -ACTOR
Usually I buy something in gold on Dhanteras and some gadget, if there is anything interesting.This year, I will mostly get gold coins as they are always a good investment and considered a shagun too. Also, I am planning to gift myself a new phone.
DIVYENDU SHARMA -ACTOR
As per my family tradition, we buy some piece of jewellery -gold or silver.Mostly we buy silver coins of Lakshmi and Ganpatiji as it is considered auspicious.
AASHKA GORADIA -ACTRESS
This Dhanteras, I plan to buy lots of sweets and food and distribute to the poor who constantly pray for Lakshmi. This kind of an investment for me is going to be an incredible return. There is no better way to thank the Goddess.
KARANVIR BOHRA -ACTOR
Dhanteras was an annual ritual when we lived in a joint family. I would go with my granddad and grandma to the market and they would buy all of us some gold. Now we do the regular puja at home and go to the temple. We have been doing the same since years.
GAUTAM RODE -ACTOR
Dhanteras is usually a normal working day for me but yes, I do try to buy something for my mom as she believes that the day is auspicious. It's a day of positive energies and the start of Diwali which digs a hole in the pocket, but hopefully brings a lot of good luck.
RAGINI KHANNA -ACTRESS
We buy silver or gold on Dhanteras. There is also a ritual of decorating our home with torans. This year, I hope to buy jewellery . Diwali, on the whole, is very special to me. I feel it's a very happy time and I enjoy the colour and lighting all around.
ANUSHKA MANCHANDA -SINGER
Every year, around Dhanteras my mother buys a gold or silver coin and adds it to our collection. All the coins are brought out on Diwali at our prayer session and are part of the puja. They remind us of our journey together as a family, and reminds us to be grateful.
RITHVIK DHANJANI -ACTOR
I am planning to take the three most important women in my life my mom, sister and Asha (my girlfriend) shopping and I will let them buy whatever they want on this special day.
SHRIYA SARAN -ACTRESS
Our family tradition is that we buy gold on Dhanteras. It's supposed to be very lucky and the house will be full of prosperity, so we do that. We also follow a ritual where we have a small pot and we fill it with sweets. I mostly be with my family on the day .
SHALMALI KHOLGADE -SINGER
Dhanteras is a day of new beginnings.Since I am always traveling, this year, I am going to be home with my parents. I've also just moved into a new apartment so I'm going to do it up and invite my friends on this auspicious day .
NANDISH SANDHU -ACTOR
Usually I buy something in gold on Dhanteras and some gadget, if there is anything interesting.This year, I will mostly get gold coins as they are always a good investment and considered a shagun too. Also, I am planning to gift myself a new phone.
DIVYENDU SHARMA -ACTOR
As per my family tradition, we buy some piece of jewellery -gold or silver.Mostly we buy silver coins of Lakshmi and Ganpatiji as it is considered auspicious.
AASHKA GORADIA -ACTRESS
This Dhanteras, I plan to buy lots of sweets and food and distribute to the poor who constantly pray for Lakshmi. This kind of an investment for me is going to be an incredible return. There is no better way to thank the Goddess.
KARANVIR BOHRA -ACTOR
Dhanteras was an annual ritual when we lived in a joint family. I would go with my granddad and grandma to the market and they would buy all of us some gold. Now we do the regular puja at home and go to the temple. We have been doing the same since years.
GAUTAM RODE -ACTOR
Dhanteras is usually a normal working day for me but yes, I do try to buy something for my mom as she believes that the day is auspicious. It's a day of positive energies and the start of Diwali which digs a hole in the pocket, but hopefully brings a lot of good luck.
RAGINI KHANNA -ACTRESS
We buy silver or gold on Dhanteras. There is also a ritual of decorating our home with torans. This year, I hope to buy jewellery . Diwali, on the whole, is very special to me. I feel it's a very happy time and I enjoy the colour and lighting all around.
ANUSHKA MANCHANDA -SINGER
Every year, around Dhanteras my mother buys a gold or silver coin and adds it to our collection. All the coins are brought out on Diwali at our prayer session and are part of the puja. They remind us of our journey together as a family, and reminds us to be grateful.
Go on a jewellery shopping spree
Go on a jewellery shopping spree
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At a recently held jewellery
awards function, Tikamdas Motiram Jewellers (TMJ) bagged honours for
best diamond jewellery . And to celebrate the win, the brand is coming
out with lots of offers this festive season. TMJ is the brainchild of
husband-wife duo Mahesh Tikamdas Pahuja and Reema Pahuja, who have been
creating unique customised jewellery that lends elegance and charm to
their customers' lifestyles. Built
upon a reputation of `honoured traditions that honour womanhood', the
brand has is known for its quality of exquisite craftsmanship, trust and
value. One can walk in at their store with an assurance that they will
get authentic jewellery that symbolises opulence and timeless appeal.
From gold and diamond jewellery to jadau ornaments, the brand also
offers precious stones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires to
semi-precious stones like topaz, tourmaline, and aquamarine. “Our
USP has always been designing a piece of jewellery that is versatile,
re-usable and which can be worn in more ways than one,“ says jewellery
designer Reema Pahuja.Hailing from a jeweller's family , she has
always been fascinated with gems and jewellery , and has acquired the
artistic blend from her parents. “I believe that jewellery must not be
locked up, but worn and must make the wearer feel exceptional.“
Apart from their designs, the brand is known for its impeccable service and work ethic. Adds Mahesh Pahuja, “Our team is so committed to its work that patrons don't expect anything but the best service from us. The award and the accolades are testimonies to this relentless hard work and high-quality jewellery designing. This Dhanteras, we have a lot of surprises in store for our customers.“
Where: Tikamdas Motiram Jewellers, 4Maker Arcade, Cuffe Parade.Call: 22185051 49 67177777.
E-mail: info@tikamdas.com
Apart from their designs, the brand is known for its impeccable service and work ethic. Adds Mahesh Pahuja, “Our team is so committed to its work that patrons don't expect anything but the best service from us. The award and the accolades are testimonies to this relentless hard work and high-quality jewellery designing. This Dhanteras, we have a lot of surprises in store for our customers.“
Where: Tikamdas Motiram Jewellers, 4Maker Arcade, Cuffe Parade.Call: 22185051 49 67177777.
E-mail: info@tikamdas.com
HONEY AND LEMON BETTER THAN OVER THE COUNTER COUGH MEDICINE, SAY EXPERTS
HONEY AND LEMON BETTER THAN OVER THE COUNTER COUGH MEDICINE, SAY EXPERTS
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With the weather turning,
and cough and cold infections being on the rise, people end up relying a
lot on over-the-counter cough syrups and medication.However, doctors in
the UK say they are of no use really . One expert even says that that
there is no evidence to suggest cough medicines actually work. The
British National Health Service officially recommends opting for “a
homemade cough remedy containing honey and lemon.“ Honey, they state, is
a demulcent, which means it coats the throat and relieves the
irritation that causes coughing.On its website, it says “There's no
quick way of getting rid of a cough caused by a viral infection. It will
usually clear up after your immune system has fought off the virus.“
Dr Tim Ballard, Vice Chairman of a medical college, said, “Medical
evidence behind cough medicines is weak and there is no evidence to say
that they will reduce the duration of illnesses as such, and doctors are
unlikely to prescribe them.“ He also added, “If the cough lasts longer
and is affecting young infants, or is associated with coughing up blood,
shortness of breath, confusion, or high fever, then they should contact
doctors.“
Research released last year showed the average time for a cough to last after a virus is 18 days -with many coughs sticking around for even longer. “It's your body's way of keeping unwanted stuff from getting into your lungs. But unfortunately, post-virus, this irritating symptom can really linger.“ said Dr Ballard. However, any cough that remains for more than three weeks definitely needs to be looked at by a doctor and that here too, overthe-counter medications may not work, since cough could just be a symptom for something more than a throat infection.
Research released last year showed the average time for a cough to last after a virus is 18 days -with many coughs sticking around for even longer. “It's your body's way of keeping unwanted stuff from getting into your lungs. But unfortunately, post-virus, this irritating symptom can really linger.“ said Dr Ballard. However, any cough that remains for more than three weeks definitely needs to be looked at by a doctor and that here too, overthe-counter medications may not work, since cough could just be a symptom for something more than a throat infection.
Simple questions of woman, which will touch your heart
एक औरत के सरल प्रश्न जो के दिल को छू लेगें
देह मेरी , हल्दी तुम्हारे नाम की ।
हथेली मेरी , मेहंदी तुम्हारे नाम की ।सिर मेरा , चुनरी तुम्हारे नाम की ।
मांग मेरी , सिन्दूर तुम्हारे नाम का ।
माथा मेरा , बिंदिया तुम्हारे नाम की ।
नाक मेरी , नथनी तुम्हारे नाम की ।
गला मेरा , मंगलसूत्र तुम्हारे नाम का ।
कलाई मेरी , चूड़ियाँ तुम्हारे नाम की ।
पाँव मेरे , महावर तुम्हारे नाम की ।
उंगलियाँ मेरी , बिछुए तुम्हारे नाम के।
बड़ों की चरण-वंदना मै करूँ , और
'सदा- सुहागन' का आशीष तुम्हारे नाम का ।
और तो और - करवाचौथ/बड़मावस के व्रत भी तुम्हारे नाम के ।
यहाँ तक कि कोख मेरी/ खून मेरा/ दूध मेरा,
और बच्चा ? बच्चा तुम्हारे नाम का ।
घर के दरवाज़े पर लगी 'नेम-प्लेट' तुम्हारे नाम की ।
और तो और - मेरे अपने नाम के सम्मुख लिखा गोत्र भी मेरा नहीं, तुम्हारे नाम का ।
सबकुछ तो तुम्हारे नाम का.....!!
नम्रता से पूछती हूँ : आखिर तुम्हारे पास... क्या है मेरे नाम का !! ??
Gaurav Kapur set to tie the knot with Delhi girl next month
Gaurav Kapur set to tie the knot with Delhi girl next month
Sports anchor Gaurav Kapur
is all set to tie the knot with Kirat Bhattal. He told us, “Yes, I am
getting married and the celebrations start three weeks from now. She is a
Delhi girl and recently hosted a fashion show on a channel.Our wedding
is going to be a national event, with functions in Delhi, of course, and
then Mumbai and Chandigarh. With all the travelling, I'm cracking jokes
about how I am okay with people inviting us to international locations
-New York, Paris, anywhere -for wedding functions.“ When we asked him if
we could share this news, the to-be-groom sincerely said, “I shall have
to check with the Mrs,“ but then laughed it off and went back to
answering his friends' questions about the wedding preparations.
Balu to take on Daya in Gutur Gu
Balu to take on Daya in Gutur Gu
Guess who will appear in the upcoming episode of Gutur Gu 3? It's none other than CID's Dayanand Shetty, popularly known as Daya. He wil be seen in an interesting role in the silent comedy.The innocent and hyperactive Balu (played by Kunal Kumar) is always known to find his way into misadventures in his routine life. This time around, he will be seen taking on Daya, who makes fun of Balu's lanky physique. Balu, who is not used to getting mocked at, takes offense at this and in turn, hurts Daya's sentiments. But just when they are about to get into a tiff, Kumar's family steps in and salvages the situation.However, the incident remains etched in Balu's mind and he plans to take revenge. He decides to prove to the bigframed Daya that he is tougher than him.Kunal says, “Competing with Dayanand on the set of the show with vigour was astounding because in real life, we are the best of friends. All of us spend a lot of time together during and after the shoot.“
Will Balu succeed in defeating Daya in a physical bout?
Gutur Gu-3 airs every Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm on SAB TV.
WHY HITEN WILL NOT BE SEEN IN THE LAST EPISODE OF PAVITRA RISHTA
WHY HITEN WILL NOT BE SEEN IN THE LAST EPISODE OF PAVITRA RISHTA
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Hiten Tejwani might have
been playing Manav in Pavitra Rishta for three years now, replacing
Sushant Singh Rajput in the serial. But the makers recently brought
Sushant again to shoot the last episode of the show. Did the decision
bother Hiten? “I was cool with it. Sushant shot just the last scene. The
show is coming to an end, the souls of Manav and Archana finally
meet.It was a creative call and I didn't have any problem with it. I
thought it was fair enough that Sushant shot that portion,“ he says.
Meanwhile, the actor, who has two films in his kitty , is also shooting
for the new show, Hamari Sister Didi. “My role is different because my
character is not present in the show; only his memories are alive. I
speak to my family in the show; it's more like ghost appearances,“ he
smiles.
The beauty spot on my upper lip is fake, reveals Rekha on TV show
The beauty spot on my upper lip is fake, reveals Rekha on TV show
Bollywood diva Rekha, during
one of her rare appearances on TV after a long time, revealed that her
much-talked about beauty spot is fake. The big revelation came on
Kapil's show, when Dadi (Ali Asgar) asked her about the famous mole on
her upper lip.She revealed that her mother gave her the priceless idea
to sport a fake mole above her lip. The actress also said that she used
to spend hours to get it right.
KAPIL'S WIFE TO PLAY A GUITARIST Sumona Chakravarti
KAPIL'S WIFE TO PLAY A GUITARIST
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Sumona Chakravarti, who
plays Kapil Sharma's wife on Comedy Nights With Kapil, will be seen as a
rockstar -an avatar that's dramatically different from her demure,
sari-clad image so far -in an episode of Yeh Hai Aashiqui.She will be
seen dressed in ripped denims teamed with waistcoats and jackets,
replete with a guitar. “I play a guitarist with a rock band in my
college. Contrary to the
general perception of the bands indulging in drugs, my character is of a
girl who believes in Indian values,“ she elaborates. However, playing a
rockstar wasn't a cakewalk for the actress. “I don't play the
guitar.Fortunately, my brother does and hence, I had some idea.I've
tried my best to make it look as authentic as possible,“ she says.
AKSHAY KUMAR MANAGES TO PULL A PLANE WITH HIS OWN HANDS IN THE SHAUKEENS
AKSHAY KUMAR MANAGES TO PULL A PLANE WITH HIS OWN HANDS IN THE SHAUKEENS
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Are you surprised? So were
we when we heard this. We know that Akshay Kumar is
playing himself and doing a cameo in The Shaukeens. We learnt that
Akshay was shooting the song Meherbani for the film in Cape Town, when
director Abhishek Sharma realised that they had reached the location,
but the plane was still parked in the hangar.
It would have taken quite a lot of time to start the engine and the
light was running out. So, Akshay volunteered to pull it out with his
own hands.Everyone in the unit was obviously shocked, as that's not easy
by any stretch of imagination, but Akshay being Akshay managed it and
that scene is finally captured in the film.While it may be easy to be an
action hero, it certainly seems impossible to be Akshay Kumar.
Maanayata to meet Sanjay Dutt at Yerawada Jail on Karva Chauth
Maanayata to meet Sanjay Dutt at Yerawada Jail on Karva Chauth
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While Maanayata Dutt was
unable to meet Sanjay Dutt on his birthday on July 29,
she will be going to Pune's Yerawada Central Jail to meet him
on Karva Chauth today . Like the previous years, she has decided to
observe the rituals of the festival this time too. Apparently, she was
supposed to meet Sanjay earlier this month, but postponed her visit to
coincide with Karva Chauth.
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