NBC dismisses Friends TV reunion rumours
The channel dismisses reports that the cast of the serial was returning to the telly for four one-hour episodes.
By Asian News International | None, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 27, 2006 05:52 PM IST
Fans of the hit TV show Friends have been left nursing broken hearts after NBC dismissed reports that the cast was returning to the telly once again for four one-hour episodes.
Jeff Zucker, CEO of NBC Universal Television Group, said that there was no truth to the reports.
"Not one ounce of truth," Moviehole.net quoted him, as saying.
NBC's media relations department further said that the reunion story is a rumour rumours and added that the only follow-up that to 'Friends' that would be aired was Joey.
"There are currently no plans to have any follow-up to Friends other than Joey, which is still a major part of our comedy line-up and we whole-heartedly support. The rumors started this weekend are just that: rumors. We wish the rest of the cast of Friends continued success in their careers, and would welcome them back at any time, but there are currently no plans for them to appear in their Friends roles," the department stated.
'Congress can't even', BJP minister says Cong passed off Taiwan pics as Assam's
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:59 AM IST
This is an insult of Assam and tea garden workers, the minister said. The Congress reportedly dismissed the claims. The said Facebook posts have been deleted.
Pay maintenance till son gets a degree, not just till he’s 18: Supreme Court
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:57 AM IST
The bench ordered the man to pay for his son’s education till March 31, 2027, to ensure he has the necessary financial support to complete his graduation
News updates from HT: Delhi's temperature could reach 35°C by Monday
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:58 AM IST
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Narendra Singh Tomar says 'revolutionary' laws will enhance farmers' income
Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:39 AM IST
Despite many failed rounds of talk between the two sides, the minister has on several occasions repeated his offer of talking to the protesting farmers to end the impasse.
Reliance to bear full costs of employees, family members vaccination
ANI, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:37 AM IST
In the mail, the non-executive director of Reliance Industries said cherishing the health and happiness of our family is what it means to be part of a family--the Reliance family.
Rain and thunderstorm warning for many parts of NW India from March 6
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:12 AM IST
A fresh western disturbance is very likely to affect the western Himalayan region from the night of March 5 and adjoining plains of northwest India from the night of March 6
'Indian-Americans taking over US,' says President Joe Biden in NASA meet
PTI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:59 AM IST
In less than 50 days of his presidency, Biden has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans to key leadership positions in his administration ranging from his speech writer to the NASA, to almost every wing of the government.
Covid-19 LIVE updates: Japan to extend state of emergency in Tokyo
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 08:16 AM IST
Calls for an independent investigation into the origin of Covid-19 grew as a group of scientists called for a probe to consider all hypotheses and nail down whether the virus came from an animal.
Verifying reports of 3 Myanmarese cops crossing over to India, says Mizoram
By Utpal Parashar | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Guwahati
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:43 AM IST
- A Reuters report quoting unnamed officials stated that at least 19 Myanmarese policemen have crossed over to the Indian side through border areas in Serchip and Champhai districts
Raj Thackeray party takes credit of closing Karachi Bakery; not true, say others
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:25 AM IST
As Mumbai's only Karachi Bakery shuts shop, MNS leader Haji Saif Shaikh said credit goes to party's November legal notice to the bakery for using Karachi in the name.
'Gujarat leg of bullet train may open before Maharashtra first if...': Official
Posted by Prashasti Singh | PTI, Ahmedabad
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:10 AM IST
NHSRCL MD Achal Khare also said at a virtual press meet that the deadline of 2023 for completing the project was not feasible, and civil works on Gujarat side were expected to be completed by 2024.
PM Modi to hold virtual summit on bilateral issues with his Sweden counterpart
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:04 AM IST
"This will be the fifth interaction between the two leaders since 2015. PM Modi had visited Stockholm in April, 2018 for the First India Nordic Summit. While, Sweden PM had visited India in February, 2016 for the special Make in India week," the MEA said.
Delhi HC directs UP police to give post mortem report of farmer
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 05:58 AM IST
A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna asked Uttar Pradesh police to provide both the original documents to the Delhi Police on March 5 and said that the document shall be retained in safe custody.
At least three Myanmar cops cross into India seeking refuge
By Utpal Parashar, Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:26 AM IST
- Those entering India can be granted refugee status, but they will be deported if the government decides against it
Cyber policy to factor in threat from state actors
By Sunetra Choudhury, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 06:38 AM IST
- The 50-odd pages document, anchored by the national security adviser’s office, is now awaiting the approval from the Prime Minister’s office before it is released.