One of the most bankable and pretty actresses currently, Kiara Advani was a cutie as a child. And it seems like the actress was always into Bollywood if this video is any indication. The Good Newwz actress shared a video from her childhood days on Instagram in which she can be seen doing Bharatnatyam to an English song in a cute ballerina dress! Sharing the video, Kiara wrote, "When mom thought I would join the Bolshoi ballet but I chose Bollywood instead #thewonderyears."

 

 

 

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When mom thought I would join the Bolshoi ballet but I chose Bollywood instead💁🏻‍♀ï¸Â #thewonderyears 🌈👯‍♀ï¸ÂðŸ‘§ðŸ¼ðŸ¥°

A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) onApr 21, 2020 at 11:25pm PDT

We simply can't get over how absolutely adorable Kiara Advani was as a child! The way she throws caution to the wind and dances her heart out is incredible and so innocent. And would you look at her pretty pink ballerina dress?! If this doesn't drive away your quarantine blues, we don't know what will.

Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra commented on the video and its something you must have thought too when you watched it. He wrote, "Kiara the talent was there since childhood," Neha Dhupia wrote, "Adorable" while Arjun Kapoor commented, "That's a heady mix of class and mass."

What did you think of this video?

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The giant tub of popcorn has been replaced by a humble bag of chips, and the big screen by our 14-inch laptop screens — there's no denying that the lockdown has changed the way we watch movies. It appears there may be a further shift in cinema viewing pattern. Even as many filmmakers have decided to wait out the period and release their offerings on the big screen, the key players of digital entertainment have initiated dialogues with studios about releasing their films directly on the Internet. Amongst the first superstars to consider taking the leap is Akshay Kumar. Sources said Disney+Hotstar is in talks with the actor to procure the release rights of Laxmmi Bomb, which was slated to hit theatres on May 22.

A source reveals, "Akshay, director Raghava Lawrence and the producers are discussing the offer. There's a lot of post-production work left on the movie, including editing, background music, mixing and VFX. Since the team is working from home, the process is taking longer than usual. However, the makers are hoping to have the film ready by June. Although currently, the lockdown is on till May 3, theatres may continue to remain closed to ensure social distancing. In such a scenario, the team may consider having a direct-to-web release."

Akshay Kumar. Picture courtesy/ PTI

As a producer with sharp business acumen, Kumar had understood the potential of digital entertainment early on, and hence, decided to foray into it with the in-the-works series, The End. He is contemplating if releasing the horror comedy — a remake of the Tamil hit, Muni 2: Kanchana (2011) — online will be a wise move. "Akshay wants to make sure none of the invested parties make losses, and that the movie reaches a wide audience. While Disney+Hotstar ensures a worldwide reach, making the film available across small towns in India will be a concern for them."

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Kiara Advani is bored of sitting in her south Mumbai home. It appears that she is missing the studios and the shoots. More importantly, she can't catch up with her pals. We assume this includes a certain Bandra-based Mr Malhotra as well. In an attempt to describe her mental state, the Kabir Singh (2019) actor shared a childhood video.

She also posted a video in which she is seen riding on her bicycle. She tells mother Genevieve that she is fed up of waiting and playing indoors as she wants to go out to play. Advani captioned the video, "The wonder years... but my mental state right now... nobody's going out. Home sweet home (sic)." Take a look!

 

 

 

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“Mummy, I’m fed up of waiting because I feel like going” My mental state right now🙃 but...nobody’s goin out! Home sweet home! 😇 #thewonderyears 🌈

A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) onApr 23, 2020 at 2:51am PDT

It's not just this one, but before she rode the bicycle, Kiara Advani confessed how her mom thought she would take up ballet as her career, but chose to be an actress instead.

 

 

 

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When mom thought I would join the Bolshoi ballet but I chose Bollywood instead💁🏻‍♀ï¸Â #thewonderyears 🌈👯‍♀ï¸ÂðŸ‘§ðŸ¼ðŸ¥°

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In another video, Kiara Advani was seen sipping milk from her favourite Cinderella cup. Not kidding! Well, who hates princesses? And Cinderella? So nostalgic! Check this one out.

 

 

 

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#thewonderyears 🍼🌈🍭🧸 doodh ka doodh, paani ka paani.. and my obsession with Cinderella 👧🏼

A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) onApr 20, 2020 at 11:42pm PDT

Speaking about Kiara Advani's childhood days, the actress also shared a sweet picture with brother Mishaal, where she is seen planting a peck on his cheek. So adorable! So, this is what siblings look like.

 

 

 

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Happy Sibling Day @mishaaladvani squishy for mishy forever❤ï¸ÂðŸ˜˜

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Well, many aren't aware that Kiara Advani is really good friends with Isha Ambani. The actress and her childhood friend share a warm bond, and these images are proof enough!

 

 

 

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There are some special people who are a part of your life and you grow up with. My oldest friend, still as caring, as humble and as amazing as you were when we first met! My to be bridey, Ishu never ever let the child in you grow up❤ï¸Â forever your Aliu 👯‍♂ï¸Â Congratulations @_iiishmagish @anandpiramal 💍🎉Comofomo🙃

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Kiara, there there! We completely understand what you are going through right now.

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Kiara Advani began her Bollywood journey with the 2014 film Fugly that was Akshay Kumar's home production. She also appeared in M.S Dhoni- The Untold Story in 2016, a commercial and critical success. She then starred in Abbas-Mustan's thriller, Machine, in 2017 that failed to do well at the box-office. It was Karan Johar's anthology, Lust Stories, which made the audiences sit up to the actor that was yet to be tapped by the industry people.

And with the gigantic success of Kabir Singh, there was no looking back. She became Preeti for everyone and began attracting a lot of memes on social media on her silent and submissive character. The rest, as they say, is history! Her last film, Good Newwz, was a smash-hit too and now she has films like Indoo Ki Jawaani, Shershaah, Laxmmi Bomb, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 coming up. And she has often thanked one man for guiding her through her thick and thin and that's Salman Khan.

And in a chat with Mumbai Mirror, she spoke about meeting the Superstar for the first time and what her initial reaction was. She said, "I was smitten by Salman Khan sir the first time I saw him, which was on a film set at Mehboob Studio. He was sitting outside his vanity van, waiting to be called for a shot." She added, "I was struck dumb, literally! I already knew him but the aura around him was so strong. He made me comfortable and while my mother and he were sharing stories from my childhood, I just stood there, gawking."

Given Salman has acted with almost all the actresses he has guided and mentored, can we expect him and Advani in a film together in the future?

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H.E. Róbert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, visited the OECD on 11th April to address the OECD Council and to hold a Lunch Seminar on Slovakia’s reform agenda with the Secretary-General, Mr. Angel Gurría, and OECD experts.

The Slovak economy is experiencing a robust, broad-based expansion that is boosting living standards and promoting convergence with higher-income countries. Policies should now aim to sustain this expansion, prepare people for the future of work and ensure that the benefits of strong growth are shared amongst all Slovaks, according to a new report from the OECD.

Slovakia - Country Health Profiles 2019: Launch presentation. The Country Health Profiles provide a concise and policy-relevant overview of health and health systems in the EU/European Economic area, emphasizing the particular characteristics and challenges in each country against a backdrop of cross-country comparisons.

Weapons Sales in Slovakia decreased to 12 USD Million in 2018 from 22 USD Million in 2017. Weapons Sales in Slovakia averaged 39.48 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 173 USD Million in 1993 and a record low of 1 USD Million in 2013. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

Government Debt in Slovakia decreased to 43184 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 43273 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Slovakia averaged 28637.91 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44329 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 12737 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Slovakia Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Slovakia in Turkey decreased to 71406.68 USD THO in March from 72858.23 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Slovakia in Turkey averaged 69582.39 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 93265 USD THO in May of 2014 and a record low of 1638 USD THO in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Slovakia.

In Slovakia, educational outcomes are below the OECD average and are too dependent on the socioeconomic background of students.

The Slovak economy experienced a strong but short recession in 2009. The recovery afterwards was driven by exports and investment. While GDP growth was one of the strongest in OECD, employment did not reach the pre-crisis level and unemployment remains stubbornly high.

Employment and hours worked are already at the highest since independence. The unemployment rate has fallen below historical norms. Nevertheless, more qualified people are needed.

The Slovak Republic continues to exhibit robust economic performance. International competitiveness is strong, fiscal and financial policies are prudent, poverty and income inequality are low, and the country’s environmental footprint has improved markedly. Employment is rising, prices have been stable, and the external account is near balance.

The challenge for fiscal policy in Slovakia is to achieve fiscal consolidation in a way which supports the fragile recovery and protects spending on areas which are important for re-embarking on a trajectory of high trend growth and underpinning a catch-up in living standards.

Wages High Skilled in Slovakia increased to 1250 EUR/Month in 2018 from 945 EUR/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Slovakia averaged 1004 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1250 EUR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 884 EUR/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Slovakia Government Bond Yield 10y was 0.87 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Slovakia Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 106.56 in May of 2010. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Wages Low Skilled in Slovakia increased to 678 EUR/Month in 2018 from 542 EUR/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Slovakia averaged 567 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 678 EUR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 518 EUR/Month in 2015. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Minimum Wages in Slovakia remained unchanged at 520 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 520 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2019. Minimum Wages in Slovakia averaged 269.18 EUR/Month from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 520 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 69.43 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - Slovakia Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Slovakia was last recorded at 20669.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Slovakia is equivalent to 164 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Slovakia averaged 13670.97 USD from 1992 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 20669.90 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7675.59 USD in 1992. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Slovakia increased to 91.30 percent in 2018 from 90.10 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Slovakia averaged 89.32 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 91.30 percent in 2018 and a record low of 82.10 percent in 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Living Wage Family in Slovakia increased to 640 EUR/Month in 2018 from 635 EUR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Family in Slovakia averaged 637.50 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 640 EUR/Month in 2016 and a record low of 635 EUR/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Slovakia stands at 13.40 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Slovakia averaged 13.24 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.40 percent in 2004 and a record low of 12 percent in 2000. In Slovakia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Employees are an important source of income for the government of Slovakia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Slovakia Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Slovakia remained unchanged at 31.69 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 31.69 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Slovakia averaged 33.57 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40.12 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 31.69 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2014. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Slovakia Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Slovakia in France decreased to 189 EUR Million in March from 265 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to Slovakia in France averaged 222.86 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 268 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 167 EUR Million in September of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to Slovakia.

Imports from Slovakia in France decreased to 277 EUR Million in March from 452 EUR Million in February of 2020. Imports from Slovakia in France averaged 353.14 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 537 EUR Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 245 EUR Million in October of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Imports from Slovakia.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Slovakia was last recorded at 31326.30 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Slovakia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 176 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Slovakia averaged 20268.09 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 31326.30 USD in 2018 and a record low of 11632.75 USD in 1992. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Slovakia stands at 35.20 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Slovakia averaged 35.74 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38 percent in 2000 and a record low of 35.20 percent in 2005. In Slovakia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Companies are an important source of income for the government of Slovakia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Slovakia Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Slovakia is ranked 45 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Slovakia deteriorated to 45 in 2019 from 42 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Slovakia averaged 39.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 49 in 2013 and a record low of 29 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Slovakia.

Asylum Applications in Slovakia increased to 15 persons in December from 5 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Slovakia averaged 21.81 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 160 persons in December of 2015 and a record low of 0 persons in February of 2016. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

The SAX decreased 21 points or 5.92% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Slovakia. Historically, the Slovakia Stock Market (SAX) reached an all time high of 512.71 in March of 2005. The Slovakia SAX Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies listed on the Bratislava Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted total return index. The index has a base value of 100 as of September 14, 1993.

Wages in Slovakia increased 6.90 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Slovakia averaged 1.48 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.70 percent in the third quarter of 1992 and a record low of -33.10 percent in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Slovakia Real Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Slovakia expanded 0.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Slovakia averaged 0.96 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 1998 and a record low of -9.10 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Slovakia has been one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. Foreign direct investment, especially in the automotive and electronic sectors, fueled much of the growth. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 57 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (21 percent) and government expenditure (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 92 percent of GDP while imports account for 88 percent, adding 4 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Slovakia GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Slovakia expanded 2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Slovakia averaged 3.88 percent from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -6 percent in the second quarter of 2009. In Slovakia, the most important industries are engineering, chemical, electrotechnical engineering, wood-processing and food industry. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 57 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (21 percent) and government expenditure (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 92 percent of GDP while imports account for 88 percent, adding 4 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Slovakia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Slovakia was worth 111 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Slovakia represents 0.09 percent of the world economy. GDP in Slovakia averaged 48.96 USD Billion from 1982 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 5.80 USD Billion in 1984. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.