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In a prestigious event held on 19th July, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greeted supporters & well-wisher’s in Las Vegas, which included Houston’s very own, International promotor & media entrepreneur Rehan Siddiqi. The affair was very discreet & by invitation only, after stringent security background checks, Rehan Siddiqi was part of a elite circle whom had been given clearance to interact with Hillary Clinton.

The event started off with Hillary Clinton addressing her audience & discussing her commitment to building an America that is stronger together and an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Hillary then went on to meet & Greet her well-wishers.

ISLAMABAD: This man has not lost courage, because he is a sportsman. He won us the first cricket world cup. “Accepting defeat is not in my blood, but the only thing to regret is that I could not yet find a worthy missy,” says cricket-turned-politics enthusiast Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan in a hint towards a third formal marriage.

While giving interview to an Indian newspaper, he said his belief in marriage had become stronger now and he would be cautious while doing a third marriage.

“Marrying at the age of 60 will not be same as marrying at the age of 30,” he however admitted.

He said life was unpredictable. Nobody knew what could happen the next day.

The chairman PTI said he had consulted his children before his second marriage (with former BBC broadcaster Reham Khan) as he was facing some issues.

“Now, the children will accept my decision of third marriage because they are aware that I live alone which is not an easy thing,” he said.

Imran Khan also expressed remorse that there was nobody in his life as yet whom he could marry.

This should also be noted that Brazilian football legend Pele has married for the third time with his girlfriend Marcia Cibele Aoki in Sao Paulo on this Saturday evening.

The 75-year former Santos star wed his girlfriend of six years in the coastal town of Guaruja.

Pele and Marcia Cibele Aoki were due to marry two years ago, but they were forced to postpone the ceremony after he suffered a series of health problems.

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Actor Salman Khan hosted a special screening of his new film Sultan at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai on Tuesday and the 50-year-old actor arrived with his rumoured girlfriend, Romanian television personality Iulia Vantur. If that’s not enough, we have more. Salman’s rumoured ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif also attended the screening.

Iulia Vantur and Salman Khan (L) and Katrina Kaif (R) at the Sultan screening in Mumbai.

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Salman and Iulia made a public appearance at actress Preity Zinta’s wedding reception in May. A few days before that, Iulia was also spotted at the Mumbai airport with Salman and his family, helping his mother Salma Khan navigate the crowded terminal. Soon after, certain sections of the press reported that Salman will marry Iulia this year. However, in a press conference in Mumbai in May, Salman said that he will “tweet the news” of his marriage to his fans.

Salman and Iulia made a public appearance at actress Preity Zinta’s wedding reception in May. A few days before that, Iulia was also spotted at the Mumbai airport with Salman and his family, helping his mother Salma Khan navigate the crowded terminal. Soon after, certain sections of the press reported that Salman will marry Iulia this year. However, in a press conference in Mumbai in May, Salman said that he will “tweet the news” of his marriage to his fans.

Katrina Kaif, 32, who has made films like Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya and Ek Tha Tiger with Salman, attended the screening with filmmaker Karan Johar.

Apart from Iulia and Katrina, Sultan actress Anushka Sharma, Elli Avram and Daisy Shah also watched the film.

Actors Sidharth Malhotra, Sultan star Randeep Hooda, Varun Dhawan, Sooraj Pancholi, Nikhil Dwivedi and Anupam Kher, Salman’s brother Arbaaz and musician Himesh Reshammiya also cheered for Bhaijaan.

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has made a name for herself in international showbiz, says India is a difficult country and it will take time for things to change as far as the mindset towards women is concerned as well as in terms of the difference between the rich and poor.

“India is a difficult country. It is like one whole world wherein each state has different traits, different culture, different language, different writing, different thought process and different religion. It (change in mindset for women) is not going to be changed tomorrow,” Priyanka said here on Tuesday.

The actress shared her views about the stereotypes that women are subjected to when she became a part of an event here.

Priyanka, as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador launched a ‘Fair Start’ campaign, here on Tuesday. The session touched upon various issues like the gap between rich and poor, stereotypes that women face and how can more opportunities be created so that everyone in the country gets a fair chance to prove their potential.

“We have forgotten humanity in this disparity. And we can overcome it by creating opportunity to include them (less privileged) in your life. Slowly you will make a difference. Opportunities should be created by the government, which they are, but government cannot change mindset. Change will come from within us,” said the National Award winning actress.

Asked to comment on how Indian women are still struggling to get their rights, she said: “Since the time I remember, and it is not our country’s fault, the whole world treats women as second fiddle. It will take some time to change that. And the change can only come when all the girls will stand united and ask for their right.”

The 33-year-old actress shared that the most important thing to do right now is that all the “mothers should teach their sons to respect women”.

The actress even urged the people of the country to give opportunities to girls so they can show their caliber.

A bunch of grapes has sold for a record-breaking $11,000 (£8,500) in Japan, where fruit often commands high prices and social prestige. A supermarket owner from western Japan walked away with 30 grapes, each worth about $360.

They were the first Ruby Romans – a super sweet grape variety grown in Ishikawa prefecture – of the season.
“We will display them at our store before giving our customers a sample taste,” Takamaru Konishi said.

The Japanese are often willing to pay top-dollar for premium samples of fruit, sometimes with the intention of giving them as gifts to people perceived to be of higher status – for example, their boss at work.

A single apple can cost up to $3. And melons are sometimes sold for the equivalent price of a vintage wine.

Last year a pair of melons sold under the hammer for more than $12,000.

“I am so happy and I am honoured,” Mr Konishi said.

“These are truly Ruby Roman gems.”

ISLAMABAD: The plight of a lonely elephant in a Pakistani zoo has inspired help from pop icon Cher, who has sent a representative to oversee improvements in his living conditions.

Cher first became aware of 29-year-old Kavaan’s plight when pictures of the elephant in chains with only a dilapidated shed for shelter and a small, dirty pond to play in spread on social media.

Cher sent her representative, Mark Cowne, to Islamabad to check up on Kavaan, who has been kept chained for 27 of his 29 years at the Maraghazar Zoo in Islamabad.
“Mark got Kaavan Water, Shade & Unchained. MARK IS TRYING EVERYTHING TO FREE HIM,” Cher tweeted after Cowne visited the zoo.
Cher would soon launch an international campaign to help elephants in captivity.

Kavaan’s caretakers last week said they had never heard of Cher or her music but were grateful for her help.

“We hope this will change things for him,” said Kavaan’s caretaker, Muhammad Jalal, as another caretaker sprayed the animal with a high-pressure hose while he bathed in a pond of muddy water.

Zoo management did not respond to calls seeking comment but told reporters last month that they were trying to get a new mate for Kavaan from Sri Lanka.
Kavaan was given to Pakistan by Sri Lanka in the 1980s. His only companion died in 2012.

Kareena Kapoor and her husband Saif Ali Khan have confirmed news that the couple are expecting their first child together in December this year.This puts to rest the rumours surrounding the news after months of speculation and denial. Previously Kareena had denied the reports saying “God willing, hopefully soon. But right now there’s nothing to say.”

She further jokingly added, “The fact that you all are talking about it is making me super excited. I have five hidden children in London!”
Now her husband and Bollywood actor Saif has confirmed the news himself. He thanked his fans and well-wishers for their blessings and requested privacy and discretion from the media.

“My wife and I would like to announce that we are expecting our first child in December. We would like to thank our well wishers for their blessings and support and also the press for their discretion and patience,” he said.

This will be Kareena’s first child and Saif’s third. He has two children from his earlier marriage from Amrita Singh which includes a daughter Sara Ali Khan and son Ibrahim Ali Khan. The couple tied the knot in 2012 after a five-year relationship.

Kareena Kappoor has previously said that she has nor ambitions to work in Hollywood unlike other actress such as Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone.
She said that she has different priorities and is more satisfied and content as a married working women. While appreciating the amazing work which Priyanka has done, Kareena thinks she doesn’t think that she could ever do anything like her. She said earlier expressed a desire to start a family.

However, her father Randhir Kapoor whie speaking on the issue said that “Well, they have not told me yet, so I have no clue. But I hope it is true. It is high time that they had a baby,” he had told an entertainment website last month.

It is also reported that Kareena will not be a part of the next franchise of the popular comedy film franchise, Golmaal. Director Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgan are said to have patched their differences and starting working on Golmaal 4 but Kareena has been dropped from the sequel.

Kareena has been part of Udta Punjab and Ki and Ka this year. The good news is she will continue shooting for her upcoming film Veere di Wedding which also stars Sonam Kapoor. The shooting will start in August and the schedule has been confirmed by producers Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor.

“Ekta Kapoor and I ,with our families and companies, are delighted and excited for Kareena and Saif! As producers of Veere Di Wedding we are thrilled to be part of their special journey!

Rhea said that Kareena is a thorough professional and they are proud to work with her. She said that the spirit of the film also celebrated the modern girl.