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Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russian-born Harvard researcher charged for secretly bringing frog embryos into the US
A lawyer for a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos asked Thursday that she be brought back to Massachusetts, three months after she was taken to a Louisiana immigration detention center. (Also read: Harvard slammed as Elon Musk reacts to post accusing university of discriminating against 'white men') Kseniia Petrova, 30, was already facing deportation. She was charged Wednesday with smuggling goods into the United States, shortly after a federal district court judge had set a hearing on her release. A judge in Louisiana went over the charges during a hearing Thursday. 'She has requested a transfer to Massachusetts, where the complaint was filed,' her lawyer, Gregory Romanovsky, said in a statement. 'We expect federal authorities to transfer her to Massachusetts in the next few weeks.' If convicted, Petrova faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Petrova had been vacationing in France, where she stopped at a lab specializing in splicing superfine sections of frog embryos and obtained a package of samples to be used for research. As she passed through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoint in Boston Logan International Airport, Petrova was questioned about the samples. Petrova told The Associated Press in an interview last month that she did not realize the items needed to be declared and was not trying to sneak in anything. After an interrogation, Petrova was told her visa was being canceled. Romanovsky said Customs and Border Protection officials had no legal basis for canceling Kseniia's visa and detaining her. He called her transfer from ICE to criminal custody 'an attempt by the government to justify its outrageous and legally indefensible position that this scientist working for the U.S. on cures for cancer and aging research has somehow become a danger to the community." The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on the social platform X that Petrova was detained after 'lying to federal officers about carrying substances into the country.' They allege messages on her phone 'revealed she planned to smuggle the materials through customs without declaring them.' (Also read: Meet Mona Patel, the Harvard-educated Indian-American CEO who made a splash at Met Gala 2024) Harvard said in a statement that the university 'continues to monitor the situation.' Petrova told the AP she left her country to avoid conflict or possible political repression. She fled after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, marking the start of a bloody three-year war.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Halle Berry starved herself in the run-up to the Met Gala
Internet abuzz as Alia Bhatt becomes paparazzi favourite at Met Gala 2024: 'Screaming her name...' Hollywood actress Halle Berry didn't eat "anything all day" in the build-up to the Met Gala. The 58-year-old actress arrived at fashion's biggest event but admitted that after leaving the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New treated herself to some fried chicken after starving herself all day so that she could fit into her somewhat revealing LaQuan Smith dress, reports 'Female First UK'.She told E! News, "I haven't eaten anything all day, trying to wear this dress. They told me I could have a little treat for myself, and come here and get some Cane's chicken. So, I'm like, yes, I'm there".As per 'Female First UK', the Academy Award-winning star was then asked when she was left most "star-struck" during the evening and revealed that her "jaw dropped" when she got to witness a performance given by 'Isn't She Lovely' crooner Stevie said: "I didn't know this would happen but Stevie Wonder performed tonight, and that was just a jaw-dropping moment, I had no idea that I would get to see it like that. He has such a good voice, it was just a real treat".The 'Never Let Go' actress was dressed in a LaQuan original and explained that her personal "highlight" of the night came when she got to see several others wearing clothes also designed by him, more than a decade after she started working with the luxury fashion brand added, "I think seeing everybody out looking so dandy-ish and I think it was really special that I went with LaQuan , he designed my dress, I was his muse. To see him shine tonight and see his creations come to life on all the people he dressed was really special. It was so fun and so easy"."He showed me some sketches. I chose two that I really liked, so he made two dresses. The dresses were gorgeous. I could hardly choose. I asked LaQuan, 'Which one would you like me to wear?' So, I chose his favourite", she added.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Met Gala: When fashion slayed and social media played
Every year, the Met Gala turns into a full-blown fashion spectacle—and let's be honest, while the red carpet dazzles us, it's Twitter (or X now?) that truly steals the show. The moment celebrities start walking in, the internet comes alive with wild reactions, hilarious memes, and downright savage one-liners. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's like the world collectively becomes fashion critics, meme-makers, and pop culture commentators all at once. Whether it's Kim Kardashian squeezing into something gravity-defying, Jared Leto showing up as a giant cat, or someone wearing an outfit that looks like it was made of leftover tinfoil, social media has something to say. And the best part? It's instant. No one holds back, and that's what makes scrolling through the reactions more fun than watching the actual red carpet coverage. These tweets aren't just about fashion—they're mini-comedy sketches, cultural commentary, and pure chaos rolled into 280 characters. It's like everyone's invited to the afterparty... from their couch. The Met Gala may be an exclusive event, but thanks to social media, we all get to laugh, gasp, and gossip in real time. Honestly, it's the reactions that make the whole thing feel real and ridiculously fun. Here are some of the best social media reactions: "Both of my personalities trying to coexist together" 'that dress is disgusting, who let her out in public' 'fire your stylist girl' 'he looks boring as f###' #MetGala #MetGala2024 This is the Olympics for people who grew up watching Joan rivers how i look tweeting the #MetGala looks are ugly judging all the outfits while I look like this #MetGala
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Met Gala 2025: Live updates from fashion's biggest night
Met Gala 2025: Live updates from fashion's biggest night NEW YORK – It's fashion's biggest night at the Met Gala. The annual Met Gala returns for 2025 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the first Monday in May. This year's Met ball, an invite-only event overflowing with A-list talent, will help fund and correspond with the museum's Costume Institute and its spring exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The exhibit – and the night's dress code, "Tailored for You" – will highlight Black dandyism. With celebrity attendees including A$AP Rocky, Spike Lee, Janelle Monaé, Usher and more, expect to see a red carpet full of immaculate suiting, custom couture and inventive takes on tailoring, hopefully with a focus on Black history and personal style. USA TODAY has an exclusive spot on the red carpet, so follow along for all the top moments from the night: Met Gala 2024: Zendaya's outfit change, Usher explains his look The stars were out at the 2024 Met Gala. USA TODAY's Anika Reed had a front row seat to the action and chatted with Usher about his look. Met Gala 2024 highlights: Zendaya, Gigi Hadid bloom in garden theme, plus what you didn't see Met Gala 2025 theme: Black dandyism The theme coincides with the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's spring exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which the institute describes as a "cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism." Inspired by Monica L. Miller's 2009 book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity," the exhibit theme explores how the multicultural blend of African and European styles informed Black identity. Black dandyism became a practice in which Black people – and specifically Black men – used the power of personal style as a form of resistance, and a way for them to push back on societal limitations and negative perceptions in terms of race, class, gender and sexuality. What is the 2025 Met Gala theme? Explaining Black dandyism Met Gala themes over the years The Met Gala has a distinct theme to correspond with that year's Costume Institute exhibit. Look back at the past 10 years: Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Jay Stahl, Edward Segarra
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ashneer Grover goes swimming at DLF Camellias, internet says ‘sab doglapan hai'
Ashneer Grover, the former Managing Director of BharatPe and a prominent figure from Shark Tank India season 1, recently shared a video on his Instagram story showing him swimming at DLF Camellias, one of the most luxurious residential complexes in Delhi-NCR. In the video, Grover is seen enjoying a swim while swinging in the high-end community. Also read: Meet Mona Patel, the Harvard-educated Indian-American CEO who made a splash at Met Gala 2024 The post quickly sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many social media users seizing the opportunity to troll him. His viral phrase "sab doglapan hai" (everything is hypocrisy) filled the comments section, with many mocking him. Grover was known for his direct, no-nonsense approach on Shark Tank India, where his famous catchphrase, 'Main jo bolta hoon, wo karta hoon' (I do what I say), earned him a fanbase. His candid, though controversial, opinions on the show helped him rise to internet fame. The catchphrase became so iconic that Grover eventually launched his book titled Doglapan: The Hard Truth About Life and Start-Ups. Reacting to the story, a user wrote, 'Paani me doglapan." A few commented on the word "Shark", intending it as a pun. Earlier this week, Ashneer Grover took to Instagram to celebrate his son Avyukt (Avy) Grover's success in his Class 10 exams. He proudly shared that his son had scored 91% in the boards. Grover expressed his pride in Avyukt, writing, 'Congrats Avyukt for scoring 91% in X - Boards!! Super proud!!!' alongside an unseen picture of the two. In the photo, they were both dressed casually and looking at the camera. Back in 2022, Grover had shared a post about Avy's basketball championship, mentioning The Shri Ram School, where his son studied. The school is a well-known co-ed private institution affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Also read: Ashneer Grover's son shines with 91% in Class 10, proud father celebrates moment with unseen pic
