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Amitabh Bachchan talks about spending a ‘quiet’ family day amid Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai separation rumors: ‘Last few days have been…’
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Amitabh Bachchan talks about spending a ‘quiet’ family day amid Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai separation rumors: ‘Last few days have been…’

Amidst rumors about Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s separation, Amitabh Bachchan recently took to his blog, sharing that although he’s been swamped with work, he took a day off on Independence Day to be with his family, noting, “A quiet day .. spent at working on the body .. and with family.” He also added, “The past few days have been extremely busy at the studio.”

On the special occasion of Independence Day, Amitabh Bachchan took the opportunity to spend time with his family amidst the circulating rumors about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan‘s separation. He mentioned in his blog that it had been a rare day for him to rest, focus on his health, spend time with family and catch up on pending tasks. After an intensely busy schedule at the studio, he expressed hope that the coming days would allow him more time to reconnect and balance his personal and professional commitments.

Big B further reflected on how the audience’s love and feedback have always been a source of inspiration for those in the entertainment industry. “The inspiration for us all in the business has ever been the audience and their love and affection, or their remarks that ask for greater attention… Yes, an effort is always made to be an able respondent to them, and that shall continue…You make us .. what we make for you,” he wrote. 

Earlier, as per Times of India, in an interview with Bollywood UK Media, Abhishek Bachchan addressed the persistent separation rumors surrounding him and Aishwarya Rai. He dismissed the speculation, even showing his wedding ring as proof and confirming that he is ‘still married’. He expressed his frustration with the rumors, acknowledging that the situation had been blown out of proportion but understood the nature of being a public figure, stating that such stories are part of celebrity life.

Divorce rumors started to circulate when Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made separate appearances at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Center. While Abhishek attended the event with his family, Aishwarya arrived with their daughter, Aaradhya. Adding to the speculation, Abhishek had earlier liked an Instagram post discussing the complexities of long-term relationships ending after many years.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got married in 2007 and welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya, in 2011. The couple have shared the screen in several films, including Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Kuch Naa Kaho, Guru, Dhoom 2, and Raavan.

Meanwhile, on the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan has returned as the host for Kaun Banega Crorepati season 16, after starring in the sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD. This futuristic film, directed by Nag Ashwin, draws inspiration from Hindu mythology and is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD. 

The movie, featuring an impressive ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Disha Patani, has received widespread acclaim since its release. Up next, Amitabh Bachchan is currently filming Vettaiyan, alongside Rajinikanth.

ALSO READ: Abhishek Bachchan FINALLY breaks silence on divorce rumors with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘You all have blown the entire thing out of proportion’

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ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite Into Orbit
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ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite Into Orbit

ISRO today successfully placed an Earth observation and SR-O DEMOSAT satellites into intended orbit. The space agency launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08.

The rocket lifted off majestically from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, situated about 135 km east of Chennai at a pre-fixed time of 9.17 am.

The objectives of the SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a microsatellite and creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus, the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said.

Built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, EOS-08 carries three payloads–Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R) and SiC UV Dosimeter.

The EOIR payload is designed to capture images in the Mid-Wave IR (MIR) and Long-Wave IR (LWIR) bands, both during the day and night, for applications such as satellite-based surveillance, disaster monitoring, environmental monitoring, fire detection, volcanic activity observation and industrial and power plant disaster monitoring.

The GNSS-R payload demonstrates the capability of using GNSS-R-based remote sensing for applications such as ocean surface wind analysis, soil moisture assessment, cryosphere studies over the Himalayan region, flood detection, and inland waterbody detection.

The SiC UV Dosimeter monitors UV irradiance at the viewport of the Crew Module in the Gaganyaan Mission and serves as a high-dose alarm sensor for gamma radiation.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Mamata Banerjee To Take Out Rally Over Rape-Murder. Trinamool Explains Why
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Mamata Banerjee To Take Out Rally Over Rape-Murder. Trinamool Explains Why

Amid nationwide uproar over the Kolkata hospital rape-murder, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a rally this evening to demand death penalty for the accused. She has given a Sunday ultimatum to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the central agency that has taken over the probe, to ensure that the accused is hanged till death by then.

With the protesters accusing the police of mishandling the case and the Trinamool of trying destroy evidence – a rally by the Chief Minister came as a surprise to many. Ms Banerjee holds the police and home portfolios in the state administration.

Trinamool MP and spokesperson Derek O’Brien clarified why the party chief will hit the streets today.

“It is hard to conceive of a more bestial, heinous crime than the murder and rape of a young woman that took place in Kolkata. The public outrage is entirely understandable. Thoughts and prayers with her family,” he said as he sought to justify the upcoming rally.

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“Why is Mamata Banerjee leading a rally on the RG Kar Hospital incident?” “Fair question,” he said.

“Because: CBI, which is now handling the case, must give daily updates on the investigation. The deadline given by the CM to Kolkata Police to complete the investigation was August 17. The same must apply to CBI,” the senior Trinamool leader added.

He pointed out that an accused was arrested by Kolkata Police and justice will happen only when CBI arrests all other involved and send the case to a fast-track court.

“CBI taking over the case shouldn’t lead to it being quietly buried. The urgent need of the hour is swift justice and the harshest punishment for the culprits. No one who committed this barbaric act must be spared,” added the quiz master-turned-politician.

It is hard to conceive of a more bestial, heinous crime than the murder and rape of a young woman that took place in Kolkata. The public outrage is entirely understandable. Thoughts and prayers with her family.

“Why is @MamataOfficial leading a rally on the RG Kar Hospital…

— Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) August 16, 2024

He also called for action against the mob that ransacked the hospital where the doctor was raped and murder. Sharing an update on police action, he said 19 people have been arrested so far.

The incident at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked protests and strikes by doctors across the country. The hospital was vandalised by a mob during a midnight protest two days ago.

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Ms Banerjee had earlier vowed to hand over the rape-murder probe to the CBI if the police were not able to solve it by Sunday. The Calcutta High Court, however, was not ready to allow any “further loss of time” and asked the CBI to take over on Tuesday.

Shifting her ultimatum to the CBI, the Chief Minister had said the central agency must now complete the probe by Sunday.

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