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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Fake Melania Trump' body double speculations resurface after she appears to fall asleep during military parade
In a bizarre incident, US President Donald Trump's military parade has reignited speculations among eagle-eyed viewers, as rumours of Melania Trump being replaced by a body double have surfaced on social media due to her uncanny mannerisms noticed during the event. Since the video has surfaced on the internet, netizens have been actively speculating about it. Melania's appearance at the event has also sparked heated debate online about whether the person seen at the event was truly the First Lady or an impostor, reported Express UK. Credit: X | @KUWTTRUMPS Melania Trump or a body double? Social media has been buzzing with users questioning if what they saw on the screens was a body double of Melania. According to an X (formerly called Twitter) user, Melania Trump seems nice and warm and older and wider. He questions, "Is that a body double?!" While another added, "It's not really Melania." I'm a Republican; I voted for Trump every time he ran and would again. But this is a body double and not a very good one." Amid this, a report by the Irish Star states that it may sound unlikely, but this isn't the first time such a theory has emerged, and it is a widely circulated conspiracy belief that many people continue to support. Melania fake smiles and quickly looks away in disgust. I hope all is well with her and Donald Trump. — Uncle Sbu (@Uncle_Sbu07) June 15, 2025 Melania Trump's disinterested expressions spark rumours According to Mirror US, despite debunking efforts by fact-checkers like Snopes, these rumours continue to spread. Moreover, there are reports that indicate that Trump's third wife spent only 14 days in the White House during his first 100 days as president. Amid this, frequent gestures and disinterested expressions of Melania raise the speculations even more. As a result, whenever she appears, usually cheerful, it leaves netizens suspicious that it may be a 'fake Melania' stepping in. Interestingly, during Trump's recent military parade, Melania caught the public's eye for her smiles and looking different, but later she was seen with her typical disengaged demeanour, with some onlookers claiming she 'fell asleep'. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Donald Trump and Melania Trump greeted with 'boos' at Kennedy Centre show on opening night of Les Misérables; watch viral video
US President Donald Trump and his First Lady Melania Trump were spotted at the opening performances of Les Misérables at the John F Kennedy Centre on Wednesday night (June 11). However, the presence of the president with his wife quickly turned into a moment of embarrassment as the couple were 'booed' during their arrival at the event. A grainy video footage from the incident is now doing the rounds on social media, which shows the couple entering the venue and waving to the audience, who responded with a chorus of 'boos' (sounds of disapproval or dissatisfaction from an audience) as the duo made their way to their seats. As soon as the video surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral and sparked reactions from netizens. Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcomed with 'boos' at Kennedy Center According to Express UK, the atmosphere was already tense at the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, with some cast members reportedly considering pulling out of Wednesday's performance after learning about the president's presence in the audience. But the couple was welcomed with a chorus of 'boos' from the audience. Donald Trump has already drawn wrath from both the performers and the patrons after making major changes to the centre's functioning last year, after his controversial election as chairman. The moment of embarrassment increased even more when the couple arrived at the entrance before the curtain rose on Les Mis, and the audience's discontent was quite visible. President Trump and his gorgeous first Lady Melania Trump are greeted with a standing chant of 'USA,' earlier a reporter told Trump that some actors would be boycotting the event, and President Trump said he honestly couldn't care less.. What changes did Donald Trump make at the John F. Kennedy Centre? The Express UK report suggests that Trump's plans notably included slashing 'woke' shows, as per his terms, including drag performances. On the other hand, there were vacant seats scattered across the venue, including in the balconies and the orchestra area. According to the Mirror report, some rumours suggest that some attendees had chosen to shun the event. In protest of Trump's appearance, understudies are thought to have replaced principal players who also chose not to attend the event. Netizens react to the embarrassing moment As soon as the clip surfaced on social media, it quickly grabbed the eyeballs of netizens. Taking to a Reddit thread, a user said, "Just wait until he figures out what Les Misérables is about." While another wrote, "Doesn't matter, he'll see himself as the hero regardless." "Maga thinks the song is about them. They are certainly angry, but that anger is pointed in the wrong direction," one added. "The boo's were genuine, the cheers were paid partisans just like he's advertising now for people to attend his rally on the 14th for $1,000 in his meme coin."
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Frederick Forsyth, author of ‘The Day of the Jackal', dies at 86; a look back at his 5 most iconic thrillers
Frederick Forsyth, the British author of 'The Day of the Jackal' and numerous best-selling thrillers, died at the age of 86 after suffering a brief illness. The piece of news was shared by his literary agent on Monday. On early Monday, Jonathan Lloyd, the literary agent of Forsyth, said that the author died at his home, surrounded by his family. He said, "We mourn the passing of one of the world's greatest thriller writers." 'The Day of the Jackal' writer published over 25 books, including The Odessa File and The Dogs of War, and sold 75 million copies across the globe. Credit: X | @joybhattacharj Frederick Forsyth attributed 'luck' to most of his success One of the most famous works of Forsyth was about a fictional assassination attempt on former French President Charles de Gaulle by right-wing extremists, 35 days after facing difficult times. Following this, The Jackal went on to be made into a blockbuster film starring Edward Fox as the assassin. Not only this, but last year, a Netflix remake was also made with Eddie Redmayne playing the lead role. Moreover, according to Forsyth, he attributed most of his success to 'luck', recalling how a bullet just missed him during his coverage of the brutal Nigerian civil war between 1967 and 1970. Total sadness to hear my friend #FrederickForsyth, author, has passed. Wonderful memories of such a marvelous trip to India with his late wife Sandy. His academic knowledge of places, palaces & geography was bar none. He'll be much missed for so many reasons. RIP dear Freddie — Elaine Paige (@elaine_paige) June 9, 2025 5 best books by Frederick Forsyth Frederick Forsyth called on his experiences as a fighter pilot, spy, and journalist to draw authenticity to his novels, the first of which was 1971's The Day of the Jackal, which he wrote when he was unemployed. It was then adapted into a 1973 film directed by multiple Oscar winner Fred Zinneman and a 2024 TV series. Here's the top 5 best books of Frederick Forsyth: The Day of the Jackal – 140,174 ratings: According to an Express UK report, The Day of the Jackal is Forsyth's most popular book, which was published in 1971. The book was based on a professional assassin, known as 'The Jackal', who was hired by a French paramilitary group to assassinate President Charles de Gaulle. Credit: X The Odessa File – 61,657 ratings: The second, as per the report, is the thriller of a young German journalist, Peter Miler, who becomes obsessed with finding a former SS concentration camp commander, Eduard Roshchmann, after finding out a diary detailing his atrocities and learning about the secret organisation ODESSA. Credit: X The Fourth Protocol – 34,810 ratings: This novel was named after the 1968 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The story revolves around a professional thief who stumbles upon top-secret documents, leading to a KGB plot to destabilise Britain via a nuclear attack. Credit: X The Dogs of War – 24,278 ratings: The next is The Dogs of War, which is again a thriller about mercenaries hired by a British industrialist to overthrow the government of a fictional African country, Zangaro. This book was also proven to have a strong political impact on readers. Credit: X The Devil's Alternative – 16,261 ratings: This book depicted the society in 1982 and was published in 1979. It was based on a devastating wheat crop failure that led the Soviet Union to famine and forced the USSR to seek food help from the US. Credit: X |@AbhinavAgarwal To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
News.com.au
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Anne Hathaway, 42, looks half her age at Met Gala after sparking plastic surgery rumours
Anne Hathaway looked half her age at the 2025 Met Gala after recently sparking plastic surgery rumours. The actress, 42, attended Monday's 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'-themed night wearing a Carolina Herrera oversized white button-up tucked into a beaded black-and-white-striped structured column skirt. Hathaway wore her long, dark locks pulled back and up into a beehive style, accentuating her near-flawless face. Opting for minimal makeup with an emphasis on clean skin, the Devil Wears Prada star once again fanned the flames that she may have undergone a little nip/tuck. 'Anne Hathaway doesn't age man,' one of many X users posted, with another echoing, 'Devil wear[s] Prada part 2. Anne Hathaway you never aged.' 'she doesn't look her age,' someone else argued, while a fourth proclaimed in a post translated from Spanish, 'I need to call a dermatologist to order the Anne Hathaway/Lindsay Lohan package.' Hathaway's strikingly youthful appearance became a topic of discussion last month after she sat front row at Ralph Lauren's fall 2025 fashion show. For the runway event, the brunette beauty wore her hair in a tight high ponytail, drawing everyone's eyes to her perfectly taut – and seemingly new – face. 'These plastic surgeons are getting real good,' one of several X users wrote, prompting someone else to agree, 'Money well spent i can't even tell.' Another fan chimed in, 'Whatever procedure/treatment Anne Hathaway had done to her face has her looking STUNNING. She's always been gorgeous but honey??' Fans speculated that the Princess Diaries star might have opted for everything from a nose job to a foxy eye and brow lift — in addition to top-of-the-line facials and skincare products, of course. Hathaway – who's known fame since she was a teenager – admitted to Express UK in 2008 that she was 'no exception' to experiencing the 'pressure' society puts on young women to become 'aware' of their looks 'in relation to other women's looks.' She lamented at the time, 'You just want to be cookie-cutter beautiful. And sometimes, you think, 'Maybe I could change something about myself to fit that mold.''
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Leftovers can kill: Fried rice syndrome and the food poisoning bacteria you have never heard of
1 2 We've all been there—ordering in, cooking extra, and saving that delicious fried rice for the next day. But what if that seemingly harmless leftover meal could be a ticking time bomb? In a tragic case reported in Belgium, in 2008, a young adult died suddenly after consuming rice contaminated with Bacillus cereus. The individual had eaten fried rice that had been left at room temperature for several days. Within hours of consumption, he experienced severe symptoms and died. This is based on information from the study "Sudden Death of a Young Adult Associated with Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning " published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology. "On 1 October 2008, a 20-year-old man became sick after eating a meal of leftovers of spaghetti with tomato sauce, which had been prepared 5 days before and left in the kitchen at room temperature. After school, he warmed the spaghetti in the microwave oven. Immediately after eating, he left home for his sports activities, but he returned 30 min later because of headache, abdominal pain, and nausea. At his arrival, he vomited profusely for several hours and at midnight had two episodes of watery diarrhea. He did not receive any medication and drank only water. After midnight, he fell asleep. The next morning at 11:00 AM, his parents were worried because he did not get up. When they went to his room, they found him dead," the report says. Fried rice syndrome A few years later, an American ER doctor, Joe Whittington decided to create awareness around this common practice of handling food. He took to TikTok to share a video where he cautioned people to not eat pasta and rice dishes that have not been refrigerated properly. "This 20-year-old man died of a condition that's commonly referred to as 'fried rice syndrome'. This is a condition in which you have bacterial overgrowth if pasta or rice is left at room temperature for too long. In medical school, we're taught the phrase 'Reheat rice? Be serious!' to remember which bacteria [b. cereus] causes this condition. So, how long is too long? You should not eat pasta or rice left at room temperature, unrefrigerated, for more than two hours," Express UK quoted him. Tips to handle leftover rice and pasta Bacillus cereus is a type of bacteria commonly found in soil and on raw foods. It thrives in starchy foods like rice, pasta, and potatoes. When these foods are cooked and then left at room temperature, B. cereus can multiply rapidly, producing toxins that cause food poisoning. "A broad range of foods have been implicated as vehicles of B. cereus. These include boiled or fried rice, cooked vegetables and meats, pasta, vanilla sauce, custards, casseroles, pastries, salads, soups, ice cream, and herbs and spices," USDA NIFA has said. While Bacillus cereus food poisoning is often mild and resolves without treatment, the potential for severe illness or death as in the case cited above exists, especially if food is mishandled. By following simple food safety practices , you can enjoy your leftovers without worry. Remember, when it comes to food safety, it's always better to be cautious than sorry. Preventing B. cereus food poisoning is straightforward with proper food handling practices: Refrigerate cooked rice within two hours of cooking. If the room temperature is above 32°C (90°F), refrigerate within one hour. Keep leftovers in shallow containers to allow for quick cooling. When reheating rice, ensure it reaches a temperature of 75°C (165°F) to kill any bacteria present. If in doubt, throw it out. It's better to waste a little food than risk your health. Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
