First Minister Nicola Sturgeon praises Scotland star

Naman Ramachandran Revered Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel “Ponniyin Selvan” has set a release date and first images have been released.The first part of the two-part historical film, titled “PS-1,” will release in cinemas worldwide on Sept. 30 in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. The story is set in the 10th century during a tumultuous time in the Chola empire when the power struggle between different branches of the ruling family caused violent rifts between the potential successors to the reigning emperor.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from Kyiv.The BBC News reporter has faced terrifying conditions in the war zone to be able to deliver updates from the ground.As well as seeing him on TV, fans have been following his Twitter account to stay up to date with his situation.In new posts last night, Clive showed a glimpse into the underground bunker he had been staying in with his BBC team.He retweeted a picture shared by BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet of the filming set up against a backdrop of beds in which he could be seen reading in front of the cameras.Along with the retweet, Clive added the caption: “The Bunker Broadcasting Corporation!”In a separate tweet, Clive gave his 134,000 followers a further update into his night in the bunker.He penned: “The bloke sleeping next to me in this underground bunker is seriously snoring.“But that’s ok! #kyiv #UkraineRussiaWar”Clive’s tweet racked up more than 46,000 likes in just hours, with fans sharing their messages of support.JohnBhoy1964 typed: “Would imagine that it’s an achievement, in itself, to get any kind of quality sleep/rest where you are just now.“Am in awe of the courage and bravery shown by the Ukrainian people at this time.“Truly inspirational to the rest of the world.” (sic)Soniast94597425 said: “I was really worried about you and Lyse last night.“I was shouting please get out of there and go home.“Respect to you and your team.”Chembabe1966 penned: “You are doing such great work under such highly dangerous conditions.“Stay safe. If he’s snoring he’s alive.

How To Fail with Elizabeth Day, released today, Delia said why she did not have children.She said: "Although I don't have children, it's never really bothered me, and I have great doubts about whether I would have been a good parent."I really have doubts about that."Elizabeth then asked Kate whether she got stuck into her work because she felt that she needed to leave a contribution because she did not have children.She replied: "That isn't something that's ever been a problem."And if I had [that] problem I would go and adopt an unwanted baby."I wouldn't mind doing that now but I'm too old."Delia continued: "Somebody who shall be nameless said that one of the things that was missing was that because I hadn't had children I didn't understand how to feed children."Not at all, my cookery course was in the school curriculum."Delia also spoke to The Mail on Sunday in 2009 about why she never had children.She said: "It wasn’t to be, but I have loved what I’ve been able to do by not having children."Maybe one of the reasons I’ve been so successful in my career is down to the fact I haven’t had any children."I think if I’d had a family, I would have gone wholeheartedly into being a mother."Delia's first television appearance was in the early 1970s, as a resident cook on BBC East's regional magazine programme.Following the success, she was offered her own cookery show, Family Fare which ran between 1973 and 1975.Her 1995 book Delia Smith's The Winter Collection sold 2 million copies in hardback, becoming the fifth biggest-selling book of the 1990s.In February 2013 she announced that she had retired from television cookery programmes, and would concentrate on offering her recipes online.

Police are appealing for help to find a man who has been missing from Stockport for more than two weeks.

Love is Blind season two hasn’t quite ended yet. The reunion episode premieres this week, a week after the finale.

Former England and Sheffield Wednesday winger Chris Waddle believes Manchester United would make the progress they are desperate to if they installed Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl as their new manager.

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon says it will no longer sell Russian beer due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Boris Johnson has branded Greater Manchester's original Clean Air Zone (CAZ) proposal a "thoughtless" plan that would have "damaged business".

Roman Abramovich is looking to sell Chelsea and has offered it to four different people, according to Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss.

After a freezing start to the year, temperatures are set to plummet even further with snow being forecast to hit the UK later this month.The Met Office has released the dates most likely to see freezing weather and we can safely say, now is not time to be putting away your winter coat The whole of the UK is likely to see some snow by mid March, according to official predictions. While the lowest temperatures are set to be recorded in Scotland, the rest of the country is also thought to be set for a big freeze. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Sandra Lee is recovering after undergoing a hysterectomy surgery almost seven years after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

Dax Shepard made a surprising reveal about his dating life. During the latest episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast, theactor shared that he once dated Ashley Olsen.

Michelle Keegan seems to look more and more glam every time we see her. Last month, she was spotted in the hairdresser’s chair getting her spring balayage refreshed, and this week she’s stepped out with what looks like quite a few extra inches of hair.The Our Girl star attended Vanity Fair's EE Rising Star Party in London, posing for snaps on her way in.The first thing we noticed is how incredibly shiny her hair looks – almost reflective.The second thing we spotted is how long her hair is, now reaching down to her waist.

coronavirus variant dubbed 'Delta Plus' has been detected in the UK - and could have been circulating for weeks. The new variant is a further mutation of the original Delta first discovered in India - and now it has emerged there have been 41 cases picked up in the UK.

Scottish independence referendum has been ruled out until after the next general election in May 2024, Michael Gove has said. The Cabinet Office minister announced that Boris Johnson is keen to focus on coronavirus recovery rather than having to deal with another vote.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Scots will not be encouraged to rush back to their offices after covid restrictions are lifted on 9 August, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The First Minister came down on the side of continuing the practice of working from home she announced that Scotland plans to move out of covid restrictions.Many businesses have called for a return of commuters to their place of work to help city centre and town economies but some workers are keen to carry on working from home.Updating MSPs on the latest changes to covid rules, Sturgeon said: “We will not advise an immediate return to full office working on 9 August.

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Burnham has charged Sturgeon with treating the north of England with the same contempt she claims Boris Johnson treats Scotland by announcing a travel ban to the Manchester area without notifying him. The First Minister announced a travel ban for Scots to Manchester and Salford on Friday but the Labour mayor was infuriated that she did so without notifying him.

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