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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Orry on doing Khatron ke Khiladi: Between eating a cockroach and walking into a party where I know no one knows me, I'd eat the cockroach (Exclusive)
Orry is set to trade couture for cockroaches. The social media sensation will soon do the adventure-based reality show Khatron ke Khiladi. He says, 'Yes! Can you believe it? Me—Orry—on Khatron! I've always loved testing my limits, whether it's in fashion, fame, or fear. It's not just about stunts—it's about facing the stuff you hide from. I want to do that. In front of millions.' When asked if he's nervous, he shoots back, 'Nervous? I don't have time for all that. Between eating a cockroach and, say, walking into a party where I know no one knows me, I'd eat the cockroach. A bowl of cockroaches, even.' As for rumours of delays? 'Nothing dramatic—just postponed. These things happen in television. Everyone involved is aligned and excited,' he explains. Orry will soon also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War. While he chooses to not comment about his acting debut he does mention about eyeing acting gigs. 'Acting's always been part of my life—people just didn't know they were watching,' he states. Earlier this year, Orry went to the MET Gala. Talking about his experience there, he adds, "I was actually in the middle of filming something special, but I flew in last minute—straight off set—to be there for my dear friend, who was attending this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Honer Signatis Flats from ₹1.65 Cr at Kukatpally Honer Signatis Book Now Undo The Met is fashion's Super Bowl, and while I wasn't walking the carpet, I was exactly where I needed to be: cheering on the people I love. I thrive in the wings just as much as I do in the spotlight. " Talking about what is next for him he adds, "Let's just say the Orryverse is under expansion. New formats. New cities. New experiments. I believe in unpredictability as an art form. So while I can't reveal everything just yet, I promise: what's coming next will feel both expected and impossible."
Euronews
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Pro-Putin Russian soprano's discrimination case against Met to proceed
A US federal judge has said that Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, who is said to be close to Russian president Vladimir Putin, can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera. The Met previously dropped her after she refused to repudiate Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. The decision by US District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan was made public Wednesday, a day after it was issued. The case, which will proceed alongside Netrebko's claim of gender discrimination, has yet to be scheduled for trial. Last August, District Judge Torres dismissed the performer's national origin discrimination claim, when she also threw out allegations of defamation and breach of contract. However, in her latest decision, the judge wrote that the 'allegations support the inference that Netrebko's replacement by non-Russian artists occurred under circumstances giving rise to at least a 'minimal' inference of discrimination.' The American Guild of Musical Artists filed a grievance on Netrebko's behalf and arbitrator Howard C. Edelman ruled in February 2023 that the Met violated the union's collective bargaining agreement when it cancelled deals with Netrebko for three productions. Torres allowed Netrebko to proceed with her separate allegation of gender discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law and New York City Human Rights Law. She said the Met treated Netrebko's male counterparts with connections to Putin and the Russian government more favourably. Torres cited bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin and baritones Igor Golovatenko and Alexey Markov, who have continued to sing at the Met. The Met said in a brief statement that the case 'was reinstated on technical grounds' and expressed confidence that Netrebko's claims would not succeed. Met General Manager Peter Gelb had demanded that she repudiate Putin shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but she refused and was withdrawn from three Met productions. The Met replaced her with Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska in at least one of those productions. 'Together with our recent request to add new claims for retaliation and defamation based on Peter Gelb's renewed public campaign to disparage Ms. Netrebko, this decision sends a powerful message that Ms. Netrebko will continue to stand up for her rights as an artist," the singer's lawyer, Julie Ulmet, said in a statement.
ITV News
4 hours ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Police pledge to tackle shoplifters and phone thieves despite huge cuts
London police chiefs are promising to target shoplifters and phone thieves in a huge cost-cutting reorganisation aimed at saving £260m. Scotland Yard plans to transfer 170 officers to neighbourhood teams in seven of London's worst crime hotspots. The Met was forced to shrink its headcount by 1,700 before March 2026 after failing to secure enough additional funding from the government and the mayor. The fresh focus on crime hotspots will see officers move to the West End, Brixton, Kingston, Ealing, Finsbury Park, Southwark and Spitalfields. But the change in emphasis will see the abolition of the Royal Parks Police, the removal of police officers from schools and cuts to the mounted section, dog units, traffic officers and the flying squad. The force is also drawing up plans to close front counters at some police stations and cut opening hours at others. Senior officers have called the reorganisation "Tough Choices". The Met insisted it was "ruthlessly prioritising" its resources on core policing and putting more officers on the beat. The changes will see up to 80 officers moved to the West End to tackle antisocial behaviour, violence against women and girls, shoplifting and phone theft. The move comes 24 hours after the Policy Exchange think tank reported a 60% jump in muggings involving knives in central London. Another 90 police will be deployed in the six other "town centres" identified as having the most thefts and robberies. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: "The Met is getting smaller but more capable." He added: " We have a laser-like focus on ensuring our officers and staff are in roles where they can drive down crime on issues that matter the most to Londoners." London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said the new initiative was bolstered by an additional £32m from the Home Office and City Hall. He said: "Despite years of austerity by the previous government, this is the latest example of the Met Police and I prioritising what Londoners want and delivering on our pledge to put high visibility policing at the heart of fighting crime and rebuilding community confidence and trust."
Mint
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Russian sopranos case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera, which dropped her after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan was made public Wednesday, a day after it was issued. The case, which will proceed alongside Netrebko's claim of gender discrimination, has yet to be scheduled for trial. The Met said in a brief statement that the case 'was reinstated on technical grounds' and expressed confidence that Netrebko's claims would not succeed. Met General Manager Peter Gelb had demanded that she repudiate Putin shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but she refused and was withdrawn from three Met productions. The Met replaced her with Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska in at least one of those productions. 'Together with our recent request to add new claims for retaliation and defamation based on Peter Gelb's renewed public campaign to disparage Ms. Netrebko, this decision sends a powerful message that Ms. Netrebko will continue to stand up for her rights as an artist," the singer's lawyer, Julie Ulmet, said in a statement. Last August, Torres dismissed the performer's national origin discrimination claim, when she also threw out allegations of defamation and breach of contract. But in her latest decision, the judge wrote that the 'allegations support the inference that Netrebko's replacement by non-Russian artists occurred under circumstances giving rise to at least a 'minimal' inference of discrimination.' The American Guild of Musical Artists filed a grievance on Netrebko's behalf and arbitrator Howard C. Edelman ruled in February 2023 that the Met violated the union's collective bargaining agreement when it canceled deals with Netrebko for three productions. Edelman awarded compensation the union calculated at $209,103.48. Torres allowed Netrebko to proceed with her separate allegation of gender discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law and New York City Human Rights Law. She said the Met treated Netrebko's male counterparts with connections to Putin and the Russian government more favorably. She cited bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin and baritones Igor Golovatenko and Alexey Markov, who have continued to sing at the Met.
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
Russian soprano's case alleging national original discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
NEW YORK -- A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national original discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera, which dropped her after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan was made public Wednesday, a day after it was issued. The case, which will proceed alongside her claim of gender discrimination, has yet to be scheduled for trial. The Met did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Met General Manager Peter Gelb had demanded that she repudiate Putin shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but she refused and was withdrawn from three Met productions. The Met replaced her with Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska in at least one of those productions. Last August, Torres dismissed the performer's national original discrimination claim, when she also threw out allegations of defamation and breach of contract. But in her latest decision, the judge wrote that the 'allegations support the inference that Netrebko's replacement by non-Russian artists occurred under circumstances giving rise to at least a 'minimal' inference of discrimination.' The American Guild of Musical Artists filed a grievance on Netrebko's behalf and arbitrator Howard C. Edelman ruled in February 2023 that the Met violated the union's collective bargaining agreement when it canceled deals with Netrebko for three productions. Edelman awarded compensation the union calculated at $209,103.48. Torres allowed Netrebko to proceed with her separate allegation of gender discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law and New York City Human Rights Law. She said the Met treated Netrebko's male counterparts with connections to Putin and the Russian government more favorably. She cited bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin and baritones Igor Golovatenko and Alexey Markov, who have continued to sing at the Met.
