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Victims of a “heartless” fraudster, who faked her own wedding to con relatives and friends out of more than £12,000, are questioning why they have only received a fraction of what she was ordered to pay back.Charlotte Blackwell, 32, from Bridgend, was handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £13,750 in compensation to the four victims by a judge in March 2025.When she realised she would be avoiding jail Blackwell sobbed in relief and agreed to the judge’s demand that she pay at a rate of £400 a month.But her victims say she has only paid a total…
US pop star Lizzo has spoken out after the remaining claims in a lawsuit against her production company were thrown out by a US district judge. The singer’s former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels alleged she had been subjected to “degradation, forced physical labor, denial of medical care, sexual harassment, and racial harassment” while briefly working for Big Grrrl Big Touring in 2023. District judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha filed a ruling to dismiss the claims by the stylist on Tuesday, according to court documents. , externalIn an Instagram post, external, Lizzo said she was “relieved” at the outcome and will “continue…
Century Cricket has announced former Australia captain Ricky Ponting as its Initial Ambassador Investor and Lead Global Advisor for Coaching and Talent Identification Programs as the company begins its North American expansion from New York City, according to a press release.Century Cricket has announced former Australia captain Ricky Ponting as its Initial Ambassador Investor (AFP)Ponting will play a leading role in the growth and development of Century Cricket’s revolutionary technology and, with his 34 years of elite cricket experience, provide his expertise from a talent identification framework perspective.Century Cricket combines technology, data and world-class cricket to create a new way…
Today, Cancer should prioritize nurturing meaningful friendships and career connections. It’s vital that group endeavors have clear roles to ensure smooth collaboration. Social interactions may spark romantic possibilities, influenced by your friends. Financial ambitions are likely to progress positively, bringing fulfillment. Remember to strike a good balance between socializing and taking time for yourself to maintain your well-being. Cancer, concentrate on friends, goals, profits and helpful support. The Moon is in Taurus, and the eleventh house is activated. Krittika helps you to judge people and priorities. A connection that appears promising may be more valuable today. Choose valuable associations rather…
These nine temples show how deeply Indian temple traditions are connected with different stages of childhood. Basara and Kollur are strongly associated with the beginning of learning; Guruvayur and Nathdwara with devotion to child Krishna; Palani, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Tirumala with important family rituals such as tonsuring; and several temples are visited by families seeking blessings for health, protection and well-being.These beliefs belong to the religious and cultural traditions of the devotees. They should be understood as spiritual practices and expressions of faith, not as substitutes for medical care or education. For families, however, such visits can give children a…
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed states and Union Territories to respond within three weeks on a status report highlighting vacancies in district and state consumer commissions, while observing that “no tribunal should become non-functional merely because of the transition”.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also directed state governments and UTs to submit compliance with regard to its earlier order on pay and allowances for commission members.At the outset, Attorney General R Venkataramani informed that the president of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)has submitted a detailed report on…
Srinagar ,September 2 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday distributed appointment orders to newly appointed Medical Officers of the Health and Medical Education Department at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, Omar Abdullah congratulated the newly appointed medical officers and said their appointment would strengthen the healthcare workforce in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of providing accessible and quality healthcare services to people across the Union Territory and urged the newly appointed doctors to discharge their responsibilities with dedication. “Medical officers play an important role in delivering healthcare services to…
“I designed my first dress when I was 13 years old,” Tamanna Mullen, founder of Arth Atelier, tells Fashionista. But despite this early interest in fashion, Mullen pursued a business degree after leaving Punjab, India for the U.S. 16 years ago. “The easiest way I can explain that is my upbringing as a South Asian person,” she says, of feeling pressure to study a perceivably serious and respectable subject. Still, the initial vision she had for her career — running her own fashion brand — remained clear. Fashion was part of her upbringing, too, as she came from a culture…
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has leased an office space measuring 2,727 sq ft in Mumbai’s Goregaon East to QuantumX Global Private Limited for a total rent of ₹4.84 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.Hrithik Roshan has leased an office space measuring 2,727 sq ft in Mumbai’s Goregaon East to QuantumX Global Private Limited for a total rent of ₹4.82 crore. (HT Files)The office is located on the 14th floor of the E-Wing of Lotus Corporate Park, situated in the Graham Firth Steel Compound in Goregaon East, Mumbai. The five-year lease agreement was registered on August 31,…
As actor Swara Bhasker continues to face backlash for her remarks about the depiction of jauhar in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat (2018), the film’s co-writer Prakash Kapadia has come out in defence of the scene, citing deep research and historical accuracy.A still from Padmaavat, Prakash Kapadia“We made the film according to our research and what is written in history books,” says Kapadia, who co-wrote the film alongside Bhansali. He adds, “Every person interprets the film differently. What we showed including the jauhar scene was the reality of those times, it cannot be changed now. The situation was that of ‘do…