Watch: Telangana-Farmer-Turned YouTuber Takes Her First Flight At 62

Milkuri Gangavva, a former farm labourer who rose to popularity as a YouTuber, achieved stardom by appearing in "My Village Show," a video series that highlights rural Telangana and its culture. Recently, she took her first flight at the age of 62 and the wholesome captured the attention of many internet users.

She took to Instagram to share the video. In the video, Milkuri Gangavva is seen taking her boarding pass and scanning through the gate. Furthermore, she enters the aircraft with a mix of joy and nervousness, just like any first flyer. The video also shows her initial struggles with the seat belt. Ms Gangavva, in her distinctive Telugu dialect, says in the video that she felt scared during take-off and also tried to take her seatbelt off. She explained how the aircraft's height shocked her and how the flight journey had hurt her ears.

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Despite the language barrier, the internet is lauding the actress and comedian for proving that age is just a number. Since being shared on social media, the video has amassed over six million views and five lakh likes.

"Nice man....every one is having same dreem...you are so lucky who got chance to fulfilled it...congratulations," said a user.

A second person said, "So cute yaaar."

"Great job bro. I don't understand your language but you have done a great job i am waiting for this day to take my mom in flight," remarked another person. 

"Many of us are unaware of the language but then this video features a mom's experience That's a universal language we all understand, MOM," said another user.

"Gangavva is inspiration... success will come at any age ..don't get dispersed..keep working and hunting your dreams," added a person. 

Another person stated, "Don't know language but seems like she travel first time by plane and she is very happy and curious about plane so sweet."

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Oscars Reject Volodymyr Zelensky's Request To Speak At The Ceremony

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has been denied permission to speak at the Oscars for the second year in a row, as per a report in Variety Magazine.

According to the outlet, Mr Zelensky had hoped to participate in the Oscars 2023 broadcast in continuation of earlier cultural appearances, however, the request was turned down. It is to be noted that since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he has been appearing in events like the Grammys, Golden Globe Awards, Cannes Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival via video conference. 

The outlet stated that WME power agency Mike Simpson pleaded with the Academy to include the Ukraine President in the show but it was rejected. In 2022, it was reported that Oscars Executive Producer Will Packer was concerned about giving Mr Zelensky airtime because "everyone involved in the conflict is white and previous tragedies involving people of colour did not receive the same level of attention". Instead, there was a moment of silence during the ceremony.

The news follows a recent poll that revealed rapidly declining American support for aid to Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the Academy isn't the only organisation that has turned down the request of Mr Zelensky. He was also denied to speak at the Toronto Film Festival in September. According to a spokesperson, as quoted by the magazine, the festival "does not comment on discussions with dignitaries, government officials or international embassies." The festival "stands in solidarity with Ukrainians both at home and abroad and is proud to showcase the depth and creativity of Ukrainian filmmakers at this year's festival."

In January, Volodymyr Zelensky appeared virtually at the annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony to say that "there will be no third World War" as the tide is changing in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. 

"The first World War claimed millions of lives. The second World War claimed tens of millions of them. There will be no third World War, it is not a trilogy," he said. "It is now 2023; the war in Ukraine is not over yet, but the tide is turning. And it is already clear who will win," Mr Zelensky added. 

He concluded, "We will make it together with a whole, free world, and I hope that all of you will be with us on the victorious day - the day of our victory. Slava Ukraini."

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Viral: Mother Serves Fruits To Her Twins, What Happens Next Will Win Your Heart

The bond that we share with our siblings is the purest. From fighting over the TV remote to pulling each other's hair, we all have delightful memories with our brothers and sisters. When it comes to food, stealing some chocolates from your sister's bag or stealthily entering the kitchen to get your hands on that leftover pizza slice used to be common. For some of us, this continues even after growing up. Now, a video encapsulating this unique relationship between siblings has been shared on the internet. Netizens found the video quite adorable and praised the siblings for their sweet bond.

Uploaded on Instagram, the clip shows a mother giving her twins two different types of fruits to check if they will share them with each other. The mother brings two bowls with sliced apples in one and strawberries in the other. She gives the bowls to her kids named Cody and Claire and waits. Right after getting the apples, Cody chooses to toss some of them in her sister's bowl. Claire too then follows him and shares her fruits.

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Making sure that the barter remains fair, Claire herself grabs some apples from Cody's bowl and gives some strawberries in return prompting Cody to adorably say, “Thank you”. The two then happily relish their fruits and showcase the love they have between them. “Twin challenge – Apple vs Strawberries,” the caption read.

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Also read: Cute Video Of Father-Daughter Duo Enjoying "Date" Goes Viral On Valentine's Day

Since being uploaded, the video has garnered over 22.5M views, 2.2M likes and thousands of comments. Internet users found this video quite adorable and praised the siblings for their sweet bond. “It's how they didn't even think about it for a second for me. The minute you put it down they started sharing. Shows how caring they really are,” a person wrote. Another said, “Lovely, my triplets do that and it is so heartwarming to see each time”.

The video seemed to have left some users misty-eyed as one wrote, “Did she give them onions too? I don't know why my eyes are leaking”.

"So beautiful to watch, kids exist in their own unproblematic world," added another. "I pray they keep this same love for a lifetime," read a fifth comment. 

What do you think about this video? Do let us know in the comments section below. 

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Bruce Willis' Wife Slams Comments On Getting Her "5 Minutes" Of Fame

Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis' wife, has hit back at online trolls who claim she is using her husband's diagnosis of dementia to enhance her own public image. 

Action star Bruce Willis was diagnosed with untreatable dementia last month. His family confirmed in a statement that his aphasia had progressed into Frontotemporal Dementia, letting the public know about the situation.

Since then, Heming, who has been married to Bruce Willis since 2009, has made it her mission to raise awareness for her husband's condition. But brutal online trolls have been targeting her, blaming her for using her husband's condition to boost her own public image.

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In an Instagram video posted on Wednesday, the mother of two responded to the trolls by saying, "I just saw something about me getting my 'five minutes,' which is great because it indicates that you're listening."

"So, I'm going to take my five minutes and I'm gonna turn it into 10 because I'm always going to advocate for my husband."

She shared the video with a caption that reads, "Just over here turning my 5 minutes into 10. I've sat around quietly for too long, and I'm so ready to be embraced by this solid and loving community my family and I find ourselves in while trying to lift them up in return. Let's go."

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"And then I'm going to turn my grief and my anger and my sadness into something good around something that feels less than," she said, adding, "Watch this space because I didn't come to play."

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Govinda On How Satish Kaushik's Famous Pappu Pager Scene Was Made

Actor Govinda, whose chemistry with Satish Kaushik became famous in the many comedies they featured in the 90s and early 2000s, remembered the actor-filmmaker as someone who improvised a lot before his scenes, often writing dialogues to bring in more laughs.

Govinda, who has acted in many films with Kaushik most notably in Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Pardesi Babu, Aunty No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta among others, remembered him as a great artist.

"When I look back today at all the movies that we acted in together, I feel very sad that we lost him. Every actor acts, but he was someone who would understand things and then perform. (woh samaj ke acting karte thay)," Govinda told PTI.

Kaushik died of a heart attack while he was on his way to a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 66. One of the most famous characters from the Govinda-Kaushik films is that of Pappu Pager, a contract killer from the film Deewana Mastana.

The 1997 romantic comedy is directed by David Dhawan and it features Govinda, Anil Kapoor, and Juhi Chawla in pivotal roles. The scene between Govinda, who played the role of Bunnu, and Kaushik's Pappu Pager, whom he contracts to bump off his romantic adversary Raja (Anil Kapoor), has a separate fan following.

Wearing a floral shirt with sunglasses and a pager in his hand, Kaushik stood out in the scene courtesy of his rhyming 'tapori' lingo. Recalling how that scene came to be, Govinda said, "For 'Deewana Mastana', when I went to the set, he had already written (some lines). The scene was a huge hit and is still remembered by fans because we worked on the language of Nagpada (a popular area in South Mumbai), where in every word there is 'na'. We both jointly worked on that scene. He had written his dialogues and I had also written something," Govinda said.

The 59-year-old actor, who is currently in Jaipur, said he is unable to come to terms with the sudden loss of his friend and colleague."There are a lot of artists, who work in filmy 'maahul' but he was an actor, who would make any character memorable with his sheer hard work. He would dive into that world completely and become like that character.

"There are so many actors who play such good roles but how many characters become part of history? The characters played by Satish Kaushik are historic, they are remembered even now and will always be," Govinda added.

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Man Does 8,008 Pull-Ups In 24 Hours To Raise Money For Charity

An Australian fitness enthusiast broke the Guinness World Record by performing 8,008 pull-ups in 24 hours in an effort to support a charity that supports 400,000 people living with dementia.

To raise money for the non-profit Dementia Australia, Jaxon Italiano attempted to set the record for the most pull-ups performed by a male in a 24-hour period in Sydney, New South Wales.

Mr Italiano planned to raise $0.66 for each pull-up he would perform, but he ended up raising a staggering $5,914.72.

He said on his fundraising page: "I am aiming to raise $1 for every pull up I manage to do. But I need your help! Please make a donation to support my efforts and help me reach my goal of beating dementia.

"All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families, and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education, and training."

He ended his attempt with 3 1/2 hours to spare.

"I had to unfortunately leave the last 3.5 hours unused as I had completely exhausted myself," he said in an Instagram post.

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According to the Guinness World Records, Jaxon's feat is even more impressive due to the fact he had to overcome injuries, mental strain, and rhabdomyolysis, a serious medical condition that occurs when damaged muscle tissue releases its proteins and electrolytes into the blood. The condition can be fatal or result in permanent disability.

"I thought it would be a good idea to partner this record attempt with a charity addressing dementia, as this is an illness I have had to work with first-hand when I used to work in a nursing home and something that I think needs more awareness due to its increasing prevalence,"  he said.

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Video: US Teens Vandalise Chinese Restaurant, Police Search For Suspects

A group of masked, violent teens enters a Chinese restaurant and vandalises it badly over the weekend, overturning tables and breaking chairs as terrified staff watched helplessly, according to The New York Post.

According to a video shared on Twitter by local activist Yiatin Chu, the wicked hooligans left the eatery in very bad shape.The footage shows full anarchy ensuing inside the restaurant as the masked teenagers flipped tables, flung chairs, and broke dishes, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

This video is going viral on WeChat. Fish Village, a restaurant in College Point, Qns was ransacked by a gang of masked kids in hoodies.

We've fallen so low that there's no expectation of consequences for this horrific attack on private property. pic.twitter.com/DQdnHPR5r8

— Yiatin Chu (@ycinnewyork) March 7, 2023

"This video is going viral on WeChat. Fish Village, a restaurant in College Point, Qns., was ransacked by a gang of masked kids in hoodies. We've fallen so low that there's no expectation of consequences for this horrific attack on private property," Chu, president of Asian Wave Alliance and a co-founder of PLACE NYC, wrote in the post.

Staff at the Fish Village restaurant in College Point, Queens, say they are worried the violent bunch of teenagers may return. The group of youths rode the elevator three floors up to the building.

"It was a bit frightening. It's getting less and less safe. We have no idea what the cause was, and it was pretty nerve-wracking," restaurant worker Tong Yi Hu told The New York Post in Mandarin on Tuesday.

The members of this gang of masked, vicious young attackers are wanted by the local police.

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