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Sonakshi for child safety

Actress SONAKSHI SINHA has joined forces with Unesco to promote a safe and secure cyber environment for youngsters to ensure they are not targeted for bullying, abuse, exploitation and more through the internet.

“Internet use in India is exploding and mobile access has really changed the game. But is cyberspace safe for the children who are under 18? All 470 million of them? The truth is that the risks they face are shocking.”

“It is a wish that I wish for every couple that comes together — be friends forever. Love, respect and cherish each other”

 —Dia Mirza

Divya Dutta will be seen in a bold avatar in Manto, an emotional role in Fanney Khan, and will then jump into the comic zone with Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai before returning to her “vulnerable self” for another thriller. The actress says directors don't come to her with the same roles, and she is having a blast fulfilling all her desires as an artiste. “All the films in line are very different. I am kind of fulfilling and enjoying all my desires as an actor now,” Divya said.

“Fanney Khan is opposite Anil Kapoor. It is a beautiful, emotional, soft and strong role. Then I am doing out-and-out comedy with Anubhav Sinha...That is Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai. Then there is a thriller where I am back to my vulnerable self, and then a romantic movie,” she said. “Now, people don't come to me with same kind of role. I'm happy that they offer me something different. Now if they don't then I ask them for a different role myself,” she said.

Joe Jackson dies at 89

JOE JAckSon, patriarch and manager of American musical dynasty that included the Jackson 5, with its star lead singer Michael Jackson and soloist sister Janet Jackson, has died following a battle with cancer at the age of 89. Joe passed away early on Wednesday at a hospice in Las Vegas. “We are deeply saddened by Mr. Jackson's passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Katherine Jackson and the family,” co-executors of the estate John Branca and John McClain said in a statement. Joe died two days after the death anniversary of his son, King of Pop Michael Jackson. Joe's grandson, also confirmed his death.