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Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Amy Jackson stuns in bold new look
Though she's currently away from Indian screens, actress and model Amy Jackson continues to captivate audiences with her striking style and presence. Best known for her roles in I and 2.0, Amy is now based in the UK, living a quieter life with her partner Ed Westwick and their child. While she may not be active in films at the moment, her influence in the world of fashion remains strong. In her latest photoshoot, Amy makes a bold yet tasteful statement. She's seen wearing a loose-fitting beige coat paired with matching trousers, choosing to forgo any innerwear. The result is an effortlessly chic, high-fashion look that blends elegance with subtle daring. Amy's confident styling and minimalist aesthetic reflect her natural poise — proving that even in simplicity, she knows how to make an impact. The look is sophisticated, daring, and fashion-forward, striking just the right balance to turn heads without appearing overstated. Despite stepping back from cinema, Amy remains a regular on the fashion circuit, frequently collaborating with international brands and photographers. Her ability to evolve and stay relevant — whether through screen presence or style statements — shows that she's far from fading away. Fans continue to admire her transformation from Bollywood star to international fashion muse, and her recent shoot only reinforces her timeless appeal. Amy may not be in front of the camera for now, but her influence clearly hasn't dimmed.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Brett Young cut out alcohol to be 'around longer for the kiddos'
Country star Brett Young has found his "2.0" self. Before launching into his new song "Drink With You" off his new album "2.0" on the "Today" show on June 25, Young, 44, opened up about the inspirations that contributed to the record, including his family of four. "I've jumped really deep into health and wellness, and I'm trying to hang around longer for my family," he said. "It's kind of Brett Young 2.0." Young and his wife, Taylor Mills Young, share daughters Presley, 5, and Rowan, 4. Lifestyle changes for the new and improved version of the "In Case You Didn't Know" singer "started with alcohol," he said. "We cut that out at the beginning of last year," the father of two said. "Mornings with babies were not feeling great, and it wasn't serving me in my life or my career." He continued, "And then I just started thinking, 'Well, what else can we do to hang around longer for the kiddos?" Young described going "down that rabbit hole" of information related to health and said, "I've just been really chasing it ever since." 'I can forgive myself': Machine Gun Kelly talks 1 year of sobriety Track 7 off "2.0" completes the trifecta of songs Young has written about his family. "Wifey song ✅ Presley song ✅ and finally… Rowan song ✅" he alongside a June 21 video of him performing "Full House." Young has gone beyond music, also publishing his first children's book based on his 2020 single "Lady." Titled "Love You Little Lady," the 2021 picture book – crafted before Rowan's birth – is dedicated to Presley and his wife. Mocktails are on the rise. But are they actually better for you than alcoholic beverages? With a smattering of performances scheduled throughout the summer, Young is set to resume his Back to Basics 2025 World Tour in October.
Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
M3GAN 2.0
Having a bunch of tech tycoons getting set upon by killer AI dolls feels like an easy win for Hollywood right now. Who doesn't want to see thinly veiled versions of Sam Altman and Elon Musk trying to fight off the psychotic fruits of their labours? Form an orderly queue, then, for an unceasingly silly and consistently entertaining sequel that delivers more – quite a lot more – of the knowing, campy shocks that made 2023's original a box-office hit and TikTok sensation. 2.0 picks up a little after M3GAN left off. The murderous robot girl-doll has been vanquished; its creator, repentant toy inventor Gemma (Allison Williams) has emerged from a stretch in prison vowing to bringing kids' tech usage under control, with some help of a non-profit run by eligible altruist Christian (SNL 's Aristotle Athari giving major ketamine). Meanwhile, Gemma's niece, Cady (Violet McGraw) has learnt some key life lessons from her doll friend's kill spree. Namely: be more like Steven Seagal. Even her newfound martial arts skills can't help her, or her aunt, when a power-lusting tech baron (a scene-stealing Jemaine Clement) and the FBI come knocking – the latter looking for help to track down a rogue militarised AI doll called AMELIA (Ivanna Sakhno) made with Gemma's designs. Luckily – or unluckily – M3GAN is still out there in the ether, initially as a Siri-like presence, then in a winningly daft twist, reembodied into a sulky robot companion toy, and finally as a upgraded version of her old self. But can the calculating M3GAN really be trusted to help? Probably not. The lack of shocks never detracts from the fun Expanding the canvas (and the runtime) to a convoluted degree, returning writer-director Gerard Johnstone finds inspiration in classics as diverse as Terminator 2, Fritz Lang's Metropolis, Frankenstein, and Home Alone in the highly-calibrated mayhem that follows. Chucky, too, of course. Like the first movie, it's not especially scary, but the lack of shocks never detracts from the fun, as the sarky, super-smart doll slowly reclaims the stage. It works best as a comedy, with one Kate Bush musical moment a major highlight. M3GAN 2.0 continues to offer up a goofy brand of cautionary tale, too: against AI, tech dependence, and Silicon Valley types who want to stick a chip in their brains. You can take that seriously as you want to, just don't be surprised to find yourself watching it again on your cellphone one day.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
U.T. bags national award for tobacco control measures
Puducherry has bagged the 'Best Performing UT Award' in the Tobacco-Free Youth campaign 2.0, a national recognition conferred by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The award acknowledges Puducherry's efforts in implementing tobacco control initiatives under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) during the year 2024 25, an official release said. The Union Territory was lauded for its robust enforcement of anti-tobacco laws, particularly the yellow line campaigns aimed at preventing the sale of tobacco products near educational institutions. The administration's measure to declare numerous institutions as tobacco-free zones and conduct intensive enforcement drives in collaboration with the police department also came in for commendation, the press note added. According to the release, the highlights of the campaign in Puducherry also included the establishment of 20 new tobacco cessation centres across medical and dental colleges and primary and community health centres. Awareness programmes were also carried out across schools, colleges, and communities. The Department of Health and Family Welfare Services appreciated the sustained efforts of the District Collectorate, Police department, Education department, Social Welfare department, medical and dental colleges, field-level health workers, community health volunteers, and partner organisations for helping achieve the award.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Passport Seva 2.0, e-Passports: S Jaishankar makes big announcements; here's what you should know
File photo: EAM S Jaishankar (Picture credit: ANI) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday announced the nationwide rollout of e-Passports and the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0, calling it a major step in enhancing citizen services and boosting India's global mobility framework. The announcement was made on the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas. 'In line with the Government of India's commitment to deliver the next level of citizen-centric service, I am delighted to inform that we have rolled out PSP V2.0 across the country,' Jaishankar posted on X. He said the upgraded system leverages advanced technologies to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, and ease of access. The Minister highlighted that passport issuance has risen significantly from 91 lakh in 2014 to 1.46 crore in 2024, indicating a strong expansion in service delivery. He also announced that the pilot of Global PSP V2.0 is underway and will soon be introduced across Indian missions abroad. The launch of e-Passports was a key highlight, with Jaishankar stating that these contactless chip-based documents will allow faster and more secure immigration processing. 'The e-Passport initiative marks a significant shift in travel documentation,' he said. The minister also spoke about the introduction of the mPassport Police App, which has helped reduce the police verification process to just 5–7 days in 25 States and Union Territories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 15 Most Useless Cars To Ever Be Produced, Ranked In Order Daily Sport X Undo To further improve outreach, 10 new Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) were added in the past year, including the 450th POPSK in Kushinagar in April 2025. Jaishankar said mobile passport vans have expanded access to passport services in remote regions. These reforms, he noted, are aligned with the broader goals of Seva (service), Sushasan (good governance), and Garib Kalyan (welfare of the poor) — all crucial to building a Viksit Bharat (developed India). 'I take this opportunity to congratulate everyone at Passport Offices, Passport Seva Kendras, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras, and all partners of the Passport Seva Programme, including the Department of Posts, India Security Press, State Police, and service providers,' Jaishankar added. Minister of state for external affairs Pabitra Margherita also attended the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and praised the programme's inclusivity and innovations like rainwater harvesting and TRIFED outlets at passport offices. According to ANI, he reaffirmed MEA's commitment to timely and citizen-friendly passport services under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EAM Jaishankar. The three-day Regional Passport Officers' Conference held alongside saw discussions on service innovation, grievance redressal, and capacity building to strengthen the passport delivery ecosystem. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
