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My son Aarav's friends call me savage: Twinkle Khanna | Twinkle Khanna has revealed that her son Aarav's friends call her 'savage', and she believes that it's a compliment in today's times. She added, "It sounds awful, but I believe it's a good thing. My son says so, at least." Twinkle further said that she tries to be a friendly mother to her kids. |
Nair had dropped Warner on the match's first delivery | Indian slip cordon fielder Karun Nair had dropped Australian opening batsman David Warner off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling on the first delivery of the fourth Test on Saturday. Nair also dropped Warner off Kumar's bowling in Australia's second innings on the Test's third day on Monday. Nair botched the catch which then looped towards Ajinkya Rahane who could not reach it. |
Smith takes one-handed catch to dismiss Wriddhiman Saha | Australian captain Steve Smith took a one-handed catch while retreating backwards to dismiss Wriddhiman Saha who was playing on 31. Cummins bowled a 144 kmph bouncer which struck Saha on his gloves before looping above the first slip. Smith retreated backwards and jumped on one leg before taking a one-handed catch to send Saha back to the pavilion. |
India, Australia played third day's first hour without DRS | India and Australia played the first hour of the third day of the fourth Test without the Decision Review System as the ball-tracking technology was experiencing technical failure. After a DRS review was taken by India on the day's first delivery, both the teams were informed of the technical failure that was being experienced by the ball-tracking technology. |
Time-lapse video shows Southern Lights from flight | A time-lapse video of the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis has been captured from the window of a plane. The video was shot during the first commercial flight to view the phenomenon. There were over 130 passengers on the eight-hour flight. The Southern Lights are caused when particles from the sun interact with the magnetic field of the Earth. |
Chennai temple offers burgers, brownies as prasad | A temple on the outskirts of Chennai offers burgers, brownies, cherry tomato salads and cracker sandwiches as 'prasad'. Devotees at Jaya Durga Peetham slip tokens into vending machines to collect their 'pret-a-prasadam'. The temple, which has an FSSAI-certified fast-food menu, also offers 'birthday cake prasadam,' wherein cake is delivered to devotees on their birthdays. |
Airlines banning Gaikwad shows their dadagiri: SP MP | Private airlines putting Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad on their 'no-fly list' for assaulting an Air India official reflects their 'dadagiri', SP MP Naresh Agarwal has said. "Even Kapil Sharma misbehaved on flight after getting drunk but no ban imposed," Shiv Sena leader Anandrao Adsul asserted, saying he hoped Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to take up the issue. |
Central varsity in Bihar to adopt 5 villages for development | Mahatma Gandhi Central University will adopt five villages near its proposed campus in Bihar's East Champaran district, Vice Chancellor Arvind Agrawal said. The university will address the major social and economic issues of the villages, which are classified as 'backward' in most indices. Chandrahia, where Mahatma Gandhi was detained by the British in 1917, is also among the five villages. |
Greece to stop taking back refugees | Greek Migration Minister Ioannis Mouzalas has said that the country would cease taking back refugees under the Dublin regulation as its limited capacities to host people are already on the brink of collapse. "We've just pulled ourselves together...don't make us falter again," Mouzalas added. The regulation was put on hold in 2011 over problems in the country's asylum system. |
Govt can't make Aadhaar mandatory for welfare schemes: SC | The Supreme Court on Monday said that the Aadhaar card can't be made mandatory by the government for extending the benefits of its welfare schemes to the people. The top court, however, also said that the government cannot be stopped from using Aadhaar in other schemes like the opening of bank accounts. |
Researchers transfer lemonade's taste through internet | Singapore-based researchers have successfully transferred lemonade's taste through the internet. They used sensors to collect the colour and acidity of fresh lemonade, which was sent to a digital tumbler full of water. The tumbler's LEDs replicated the colour and electrodes reproduced the sourness on drinkers' taste buds. However, the artificially produced lemonade was less sour than the original. |
US airline bars teen girls from flight for wearing leggings | United Airlines barred two teenage girls from boarding a Minneapolis-bound flight on Sunday because they were wearing leggings. The US-based airline said they were travelling under an employee travel pass, which bars travellers from wearing spandex and Lycra pants. The incident caused social media outrage, while the airline said regularly ticketed passengers are not subject to the same dress code. |
B'luru techies lowest paid in world's top 20 startup cities | Bengaluru has the lowest average annual salary of â¹5.6 lakh for a software engineer in the world's top 20 startup ecosystems, according to the 2017 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The highest average annual salary is â¹72.9 lakh for software engineers at the Silicon Valley in the US. This is 13 times the average annual salary of software engineers in Bengaluru. |
Indian monsoon below normal this year: Skymet | According to Skymet Weather, monsoon 2017 is likely to remain below normal at 95% of the long period average (LPA) of 887 mm for the four-month period from June to September. It added that while there is a 10% chance of above normal rainfall, there is a 50% chance of normal seasonal rain and a 15% chance of drought. |
What is the process of dry cleaning? | Dry cleaning refers to a cleaning process for clothes that uses a chemical solvent other than water. After clothes are loaded into a device resembling a washing machine, it is filled with a chemical. In the machine, the stains are removed and the dirt is separated from the solvent. After removal of stains, a pressing machine removes all the wrinkles. |
Air India to warn Kapil Sharma over unruly behaviour | Air India is planning to warn comedian Kapil Sharm over his unruly behaviour during a recent Melbourne-Delhi flight. Air India chief Ashwani Lohani has sought a report into the incident, wherein a reportedly drunk Sharma slapped and hit comedian Sunil Grover with a shoe. He verbally abused his colleagues, including Ali Asgar, before the pilot was forced to intervene. |
Vandalism on Padmavati set unjustified, unacceptable: Sanjay | Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has said that the vandalism on the sets of his film 'Padmavati' was unjustified and unacceptable. He added, "It was merely based on hearsay, allegations and accusations...not on facts. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any community." Recently, the film's sets were vandalised and set on fire in Kolhapur. |
Will thrash anyone raising anti-national slogans: BJP MP | BJP MP RK Singh has said that being a nationalist he will thrash anyone who raises slogans like "Bharat tere tukde honge". "JNU students are known for such anti-national sentiments...any nationalist won't tolerate it," he added. Earlier, another BJP MLA had threatened to break the limbs of those who kill and disrespect cows. |
Air India staffer as equally at fault as Gaikwad: Congress | Congress leaders has defended Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, recently banned by several airlines, saying the Air India staffer was equally at fault. "Not all MPs are the same as shown. As the MP behaved, so did the airlines," Congress leader Rajni Patil said. "What he did was wrong, but this is not just one-sided," Congress leader Husain Dalwai said. |
No out-of-court settlement with PM Modi at helm: Muslim body | The Babri Masjid Action Committee (BMAC) on Sunday said an out-of-court settlement on the Babri Masjid issue isn't possible with PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath at the helm of affairs. "There's no hope that justice will prevail with the Muslims. Both of them have been BJP workers and Ram temple movement supporters," said BMAC Convenor Zafaryab Jilani.n |
AAP MLA from Bawana Ved Prakash joins BJP | Ahead of civic polls in Delhi, AAP MLA from Bawana Ved Prakash on Monday joined BJP in the presence of BJP's Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari. "I haven't joined BJP for any position, but to work with PM Narendra Modi and seek his blessings," Prakash said. "He was fed up of corruption and nepotism within AAP," Tiwari tweeted. |
Walmart may create 40,000 jobs in India with 50 new stores | American retail chain Walmart is reportedly opening 50 new stores in India over the next 3-4 years, following which it may create 40,000 jobs in India. Half of these stores will open in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Walmart, which currently operates 20 stores across the country, is waiting for clarity on food retail guidelines specified by the government, reports said. |
Scientist claims to have created drip-free wine bottle | Daniel Perlman, a biophysicist and inventor from Brandeis University, has claimed a new wine bottle created by him is drip-free. Perlman added a two-millimetre groove to the tip of the bottle that helps to catch the liquid as the bottle is tilted back after pouring the wine. Perlman studied slow motion videos of wine being poured for three years. |
Govt rewards Gurdaspur inmates for saving 4 staffers' lives | Following the Punjab government's directive, the Gurdaspur Central Jail authorities on Sunday announced rewards and sops for several inmates for saving the lives of four staffers during the recent violence in the prison. The jail authorities presented four barracks with TV sets, while giving a go-ahead for the establishment of a bakery unit for the prisoners who desired to work. |
Govt rejected Padma awards for Dhoni, Arnab Goswami: Report | The government had reportedly rejected the proposal to felicitate cricketer MS Dhoni, journalist Arnab Goswami, spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, music composer Anu Malik and others with Padma awards. NCP leader Sharad Pawar and BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi were awarded Padma Vibhushan under the "public affairs" category, which falls under the government's discretion, a report said. |
Meat sellers in UP protest against action on slaughterhouses | The meat sellers in various parts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday went on an indefinite strike against state government's crackdown on slaughterhouses. As per All India Meat and Livestock Exporters Association, the accumulated losses in the last two months run into â¹4,000 crore. The UP government, however, clarified that action is being taken against only illegal slaughterhouses. |
Girl burnt alive after she protested to save trees | A 20-year-old girl was burnt alive in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city on Sunday as she reportedly protested against cutting of trees planted on her farm for the construction of a road near the village, which is around 100 km from Jodhpur. As per reports, petrol and other inflammable liquids were poured over her while she was set on fire. |
India will be world's youngest nation by 2020: Envoy | With an average age of 29, India will be world's youngest country by 2020, India's envoy to Sri Lanka, Taranjith Singh Sandhu, said on Sunday. "With western Europe, the US, South Korea, Japan and even China ageing, this demographic potential offers India an unprecedented edge which could further contribute to the GDP growth rate," he stated.n |
BSF shoots down alleged Pak intruder along Punjab border | The BSF shot down a suspected Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Punjab on Monday morning. The on-duty troops spotted some movement along the border fence near the Paharipur post in the Gurdaspur sector, officials said. The intruder was challenged repeatedly by the troops, but he was shot as he failed to respond, officials added. |
Astronaut takes couple's wedding rings into space | French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently a crew member at the International Space Station, has taken a couple's wedding rings into space. Pesquet tweeted, "In my [1.5 kg] 'hand luggage', I brought the wedding rings of my friends getting married this summer! I'll be back in time to be their witness". |
Keira felt Pirates of Caribbean would be a disaster: Curtis | Actress Keira Knightley felt that the film franchise 'Pirates of the Caribbean' would be a disaster, revealed filmmaker Richard Curtis. "Some pirate thing â probably a disaster," said Knightley when Curtis asked about her other projects while filming the 2003 film 'Love Actually'. Notably, Knightley played the role of Elizabeth Swann in the film franchise. |
Nadal completes 1,000 career matches with a win | Former world number one Rafael Nadal completed his career's 1,000th match with a win over Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Miami Open on Monday. Nadal, who lost 0-6 in the first set for only the 14th time in his career, went on to win the next two sets 6-2, 6-3. He will next face Nicolas Mahut in the last 16. |
Ravindra Jadeja saved by DRS on Day 3's first ball | Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was saved by India's DRS review on the first ball of the day on Monday. Jadeja, continuing his innings at 16, was given out for getting caught behind off a Pat Cummins delivery before he decided to take a review. The review showed that the ball did not have any contact with Jadeja's bat. |
Surat Airport to become international airport | Union Minister Jayant Sinha on Sunday said Surat Airport will soon become an international airport. Sinha said, "We will soon expand runway, improve terminals and add many more flights to Surat airport. Airports Authority of India will begin expansion of runway." He added that Surat would be connected to more cities, including Patna, Ranchi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Bengaluru. |
8 students feared dead after avalanche in Japan | Eight high school students are feared dead and over 30 others are injured after an avalanche hit the Nasu Onsen ski resort in Japan on Monday. There were reportedly around 70 people, including students and teachers from several schools, in the area. The students were participating in a mountaineering event at the time even though avalanche warnings were in effect. |
Be ready to work 18-20 hours or leave: UP CM to officials | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said state officials who are not ready to work for 18 to 20 hours daily are free to leave their jobs. "The state government will not tolerate any laxity in implementation of the government schemes," he added. He further said, "I am a workaholic and the bureaucrats will have to deliver too". |
Explosives in fake iPad evoked device ban on planes: Reports | The US and UK ban on selected devices in flight cabins from some African and Middle Eastern countries reportedly prompted after a plot involving fake iPad with explosives was discovered. The ban was a combination of several factors, including the iPad with explosives. The intelligence agencies feared that Islamist groups have found a way to smuggle explosives into the cabin. |
Meghalaya govt spent â¹5 crore to pay idle lottery staff | The Meghalaya government had spent over â¹5 crore to pay the employees of its Directorate of State Lotteries (DSL) which has been inactive since 2008. The DSL had virtually stopped functioning after the government stopped all lottery schemes introduced in 2001. The 27 employees remained with the dormant directorate and were paid just to sign their attendance registers till 2016. |
Man deposits â¹246 cr black money, to pay â¹110 cr tax: Report | A Tamil Nadu businessman reportedly deposited â¹246 crore cash in old notes in a bank after which Income Tax officials tracked and convinced him to join the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. He agreed to pay about â¹110 crore in tax on the unaccounted money. Over 200 Tamil Nadu entities have reportedly deposited â¹600 crore in unaccounted money since demonetisation. |
Sachin first opened in ODIs due to Sidhu's 'stiff neck' | Sachin Tendulkar came out to open the innings for the first time in international cricket on March 27, 1994, against New Zealand in Auckland. Sachin got a chance to open as Navjot Singh Sidhu, the first-choice opener, woke up with a stiff neck and did not play the ODI. Tendulkar scored 82 off 49 balls in his innings. |
Women to drive from Coimbatore to London via 24 countries | Three women on Sunday embarked on a 70-day road trip from Coimbatore to London, to celebrate 70 years of independent India and promote literacy. Coimbatore-based Meenakshi Arvind, Pollachi-based Mookambika Rathinam and Mumbai-based Priya Rajpal will be covering 24 countries during the road trip. Their journey was flagged off by AIADMK MLA SP Velumani. |
Muslims should be allowed to have just two kids: Togadia | Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia has asked the government to pass a law to ensure population control across communities and allow Muslims to have just two kids. The Muslim community is contributing to India's rising population, he alleged. Violators should be barred from availing welfare schemes and be exempted from participating in the electoral process, he added. |
Swiggy in talks to raise $50 million in funding | Food delivery startup Swiggy is reportedly in talks with potential investors including South African media company Naspers and Chinese conglomerate Fosun International to raise at least $50 million in funding. Existing investors are also likely to participate in the funding. Founded in 2014, Swiggy has raised over $75 million, and competes with the likes of Zomato, Foodpanda and Runnr. |
World's largest capstone found at burial site in Telangana | The Archaeology Department of Telangana has discovered the world's largest capstone after excavating a burial site in Siddipet district, officials said. A large crane was used to lift the huge capstone that reportedly weighs around 40 tonnes, they claimed. The discovery was made at an ancient human burial site in Narmeta village, officials added. |
Pakistan arrests over 100 Indian fishermen off Gujarat coast | Over 100 Indian fishermen have been arrested by Pakistan off Jakhau coast in Gujarat's Kutch district, according to reports. Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has also reportedly seized around 18 boats. This comes after the Indian Coast Guard captured nine Pakistani nationals along with a fishing boat off Jakhau coast in Kutch on Friday. |
Udaipur girl 1st to swim from Sea Link to Gateway of India | Udaipur's Gauri Singhvi (14) has become the first girl to swim from BandraâWorli Sea Link to the Gateway of India, which is a 36 km long route. Gauri started swimming on Sunday at 11:00 am and reached the Gateway of India at 5:30 pm. Since childhood, she wanted to swim in the international channel and therefore eyed the Arabian Sea. |
Pawan Hans ties up with HAL to train helicopter pilots | State-run Pawan Hans has tied up with public sector helicopter maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to train helicopter pilots. "This is a first in the country as there is no training facility for chopper pilots," Pawan Hans Chairman BP Sharma said. The company currently depends on defence pilots to operate its fleet of 46 helicopters, he added. |
Yemen President sentenced to death by rebel-run court | A court in Yemen's capital Sanaa, controlled by the Houthi rebels, has sentenced the country's President Mansour Hadi and six other top government officials to death for high treason. The court found Hadi guilty of instigating attacks by Saudi Arabia to suppress the rebels opposing him. The Saudi-led invasion has resulted in over 10,000 casualties since its beginning in 2015. |
Thousands march in Yemen against Saudi-led air strikes | Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis on Sunday took to the streets of the country's capital Sanaa to protest against the Saudi-led bombing campaign against the country's Shi'ite militias, the Houthi rebels. The rally marks the second anniversary of the start of the Saudi-led invasion which seeks to reinstall toppled President Mansour Hadi and to suppress Shi'ite militias opposing him. |
Dozens arrested in anti-corruption protests in Russia | Dozens of protesters were detained in Russia on Sunday after hundreds of people took to the streets to demonstrate against corruption demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. The demonstrations were driven by Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has accused Medvedev of hiding his control of assets including mansions, yachts and even a vineyard. |
I wonât be able to handle stardom like Salman, SRK: Anushka | Actress Anushka Sharma has said that she will not be able to handle stardom in the way Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan do. "I sometimes think about this (stardom) and get scared. I haven't experienced superstardom like Salman, Shah Rukh or Aamir. But even this (my stardom) can give a false sense, forget about what they face," said Anushka. |
Video shows Priyanka teaching stunt moves to fashion editor | A video shows actress Priyanka Chopra teaching some stunt fighting moves to Zanna Rassi, fashion editor at Marie Claire magazine. Sharing the video on Instagram, Zanna wrote, "Learning to kick ass. In heels. With my new favourite bad ass Priyanka Chopra (Yep - I'm terrified)." Priyanka has featured on the April cover of the US edition of Marie Claire. |
Three Russian fans stabbed after football match in Serbia | As many as three Russian fans were stabbed after a friendly match between Spartak Moscow and Crvena Zvezda in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. The fans were reportedly attacked by hooligans of Crvena Zvezda's rivals FK Partizan for wearing Zvezda colors after trading them for Spartak's with the Serbians. Two fans were hospitalised while the third was treated at the scene. |
Ajinkya Rahane scratchy, down on confidence: Sourav Ganguly | Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's confidence has gone down and it was evident from his batting. Rahane has scored 160 runs with an average of 26.66 in the ongoing India-Australia series so far. "It's not the Rahane we have seen...he is just a bit out of the place at the moment," Ganguly added. |
Shadab produces most economical 4-over spell on T20I debut | Eighteen-year-old Pakistani leg-spinner Shadab Khan on Sunday produced the most economical four-over spell by a T20I debutant after conceding 7 runs against West Indies. Khan bowled 17 dot balls and took 3 wickets, all of them in his first 8 balls. He also became the second Pakistani after Shahid Afridi to be adjudged Man of the Match on T20I debut. |
2 militants killed while ambushing police party in J&K | At least two militants were killed on Sunday when they tried to ambush a police party that included three officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police in south Kashmir. The militants, who were travelling in a car, came from behind and started firing at the police vehicle. The police have also seized two weapons from the militants. |
IIT Roorkee not to hire its own PhD students as faculty | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will not be hiring its own PhD students as facultynmembers on completion of their course. "Hiring your own students is like marrying in your own family," IIT Roorkee Director Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi said. The Director added that they would prefer to hire the best faculty from across the country and the globe. |
Railways to set up Wi-Fi kiosks at 500 railway stations | Aiming to provide connectivity in remote areas, the Indian Railways will set up Wi-Fi hotspot kiosks at about 500 stations. Named 'Railwire Saathi', the Wi-Fi kiosks will enable people to use services like e-commerce, online banking, e-ticketing for train and bus services among others. RailTel, the telecom arm of Indian Railways, would execute the scheme across the country. |
Indian taxi driver attacked, racially abused in Australia | A group of teenagers attacked and racially abused an Indian taxi driver in Australia's Tasmania state. The Indian, Li Max, was admitted to a hospital with wounds on his face and chest. Adding that nobody intervened when he was attacked, Max said he had been working in Australia for eight years but has never gone through such an experience before. |
Delhi saved 290 MW by switching off lights during Earth Hour | Delhi saved around 290 MW of power by switching off lights and electrical appliances during the Earth Hour initiative this year, power distribution companies have announced. "This is more than last year when Delhi had saved around 230 MW," a spokesperson for power major BSES said. The Earth Hour was observed between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday. |
4 killed, 23 injured in Philippines grenade attack | At least 4 people were killed and 23 others were wounded in a grenade attack on Saturday in the Philippines, according to officials. Adding that the attack appears to not be related to terrorism, they said the attacker may have returned to the area to retaliate after being beaten up by a group of men who accused him of stealing. |
Poster of Sushant's 'Romeo Akbar Walter' unveiled | Two posters of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's upcoming film 'Romeo Akbar Walter' have been unveiled. Touted as the first look posters, they feature Sushant alongside the tagline, 'Our Hero? Their Spy?' Directed by Robbie Grewal, the film is scheduled to release in 2018 as the shooting is set to commence this year. |
Building of Ram Mandir will start in couple of months: Swamy | BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will begin in the next couple of months. Further, he called upon the Muslim community to cooperate in the construction of the temple. Earlier, the Supreme Court had called for an out of the court settlement in the Ram Mandir issue. |
German coal mine to be turned into renewable energy battery | A German coal mine is set to be converted into giant battery station, which can store enough renewable energy to power over 4 lakh homes. The mine, which has produced fossil fuel for almost half a century, will function as a 200-MW pumped-storage hydroelectric reservoir. The mine's elevation is considered to be suitable for generation of hydroelectric power. |
Telangana village claims 100% literacy, liquor prohibition | Gangadevipalli, a village in Warangal district of Telangana has claimed 100% literacy and complete prohibition of liquor. A board at the village gram panchayat office further indicates 100% house tax collection, 100% school-going children, 100 % construction of toilets and 100% in small savings. The village also follows family planning norms with each family having a maximum of two children. |
Govt to alter blindness definition in line with WHO criteria | The government is set to change the definition of blindness to bring it in line with the World Health Organisation criteria, an officialâ said. This will reduce the number of blind persons by 4 million in India. With this India can achieve the Vision 2020 goal of reducing the prevalence of blindness to 0.3% of population, a doctor said. |
Prisoners attack cops in protests over better food in UP | Several police officials, including the jail superintendent, were injured amid a protest by the inmates in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad Jail over better food and amenities. The inmates reportedly pelted stones at cops present at the spot. The protest happened after a prisoner fell ill, and inmates alleged that the disease was due to the poor quality food served to them. |
Uttarakhand govt orders CBI probe in â¹240-crore land scam | The Uttarakhand government has recommended a CBI probe into a â¹240-crore scam in which prime agricultural land was illegally transferred for the construction of National Highway-74 coming up in Udham Singh Nagar district. All the officials who are of the rank of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, involved in the scam, were suspended pending a CBI probe, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said. |
Muslim graves, folk deity's idol vandalised in Uttar Pradesh | Three Muslim graves were desecrated by unidentified miscreants in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Friday. In another incident, an idol of a folk deity was allegedly vandalised in the area. A village panchayat was then called to discuss the matter. However, the Muslim community has already submitted a memorandum, addressed to Governor Ram Naik, to officials. |
Indian-Americans raise â¹65 lakh for Kansas shooting 'hero' | The Indian-American community in the US raised over â¹65 lakh to help Kansas shooting 'hero' Ian Grillot buy a house in his hometown. Grillot was shot in the hand and chest while trying to stop a Navy veteran from shooting two Indians at a bar last month. The community called Grillot a 'hero' for risking his life for a stranger. |
Iran sanctions 15 US firms over human rights violations | Iran has imposed sanctions on 15 US companies for alleged human rights violations and cooperating with Israel against the Palestinians, according to reports. The sanctions come two days after the US imposed sanctions on 30 foreign companies and individuals for supplying goods and services in support of Iran's ballistic missile program. |
6 killed, 40 injured in bomb blasts in Bangladesh | At least six people, including two police officials, were killed and over 40 others were injured in two bomb blasts in Bangladesh on Saturday. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, reports said. The explosions occurred after army commandos raided a hideout of a domestic militant group that has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. |
Sonam to auction her clothes, bags for charity: Report | As per reports, actress Sonam Kapoor will auction her designer outfits and bags to raise funds for 'Fight Hunger Foundation', an NGO which is based in Mumbai. The actress is said to have chosen twelve pieces including her vintage couture gowns for the auction. Some funds will reportedly be given to 'Cuddles Foundation', which works for children battling cancer. |
Ed Sheeran kisses British comedian during charity show | Singer Ed Sheeran kissed British comedian Greg Davies on the lips during a charity show. Comedians Miranda Hart and Rob Beckett appeared on stage following Sheeran's live performance. Miranda then said the rules demand that Sheeran has to kiss the tallest host of the night, after which Greg came on stage and kissed Sheeran. |
YouTube star Superwoman to visit SRK at his home in Mumbai | YouTube star Lilly Singh, popularly known as Superwoman, will be visiting actor Shah Rukh Khan at his residence 'Mannat' in Mumbai. Shah Rukh is said to be hosting a private session for his children with Superwoman. She is coming to India in April on a three-city tour to promote her debut book 'How To Be A Bawse'. n |
Anupam Kher gifts his mother a house in Shimla | Actor Anupam Kher recently bought his first house in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and gifted it to his mother. In an Instagram post, Kher said he always wanted to own a property in Shimla as he spent his childhood there. "[My mother] has been teary-eyed since yesterday. She said this is the most beautiful thing that could have happened," he added.n |
Fielder anticipates batsman's sweep to take one-handed catch | New Zealand's Tom Latham, fielding at short-leg, pulled off a one-handed catch after anticipating South Africa's Faf du Plessis' paddle sweep shot. Latham had started running to his right even before the ball was pitched and had predicted Du Plessis' sweep would come to him. He then plucked the ball with his right hand while still running to his right. |
First session in Dharamsala toughest I have faced: Rahul | Opener Lokesh Rahul, who hit his fifth 50 in six innings against Australia in the Dharamsala Test on Sunday, said the first session on Day 2 was the toughest he has ever faced in his career. "Hazlewood and Cummins put the ball in the right areas and swung the ball, bowled with lot of pace and venom," Rahul added. |
Overwhelmed by Kuldeep's show at Dharamsala, says mother | Indian Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav's mother has said that the family was overwhelmed after Yadav picked up four wickets on his Test debut in Dharamsala. She added that Kuldeep has struggled a lot and the family has always encouraged him to work hard. Yadav's childhood coach said, "I wish he pushes India towards victory and make it a memorable one." |
Not hiding, was ordered not to speak to media: Gaikwad | Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad who recently assaulted a senior Air India official, has claimed that he was told by a top party leader not to speak with the media about the issue. "I am not hiding and will speak to all after Wednesday," the MP said. Gaikwad further threatened legal action against the national carrier. |
Rajiv Gandhi only good human being in the family: Swamy | BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was the only good human being in the (Nehru-Gandhi) family. Swamy added that the Congress leader had contributed to the awakening of the Hindus. "Rajiv allowed telecast of the mythological soap Ramayana on Doordarshan, the national television network, despite fierce opposition from Congress leaders," Swamy further said. |
Hyd cops close case of Jain girl who died after 68-day fast | The Hyderabad Police has closed the case of Aradhana Samdariya for lack of evidence, almost five months after the 13-year old Jain girl died after 68 days of fasting. "We have done a thorough investigation... And we could not find any evidence to prove that her parents had forced her to do 'tapasya'," police officials said. |
Born in Karachi, but disciplined, educated by RSS: Advani | BJP leader LK Advani on Sunday said although he was born in Karachi, he learnt discipline and got educated from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), at an event commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Brahma Kumaris. "I learnt from the RSS that we should never promote wrongdoings. We get to learn about devotion and dedication towards the country," he added. |
UP official shoots stray dog, says he did it in self-defence | An Uttar Pradesh government officer has shot and killed a stray dog allegedly for barking at him in Moradabad. Vimal Dheer shot the dog thrice with his licensed pistol and claimed he took the step in "self-defence". The officer was arrested and booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after the incident. |
Haryana to release vultures with satellite transmitters | In a first for the country, the Haryana Forest Department is planning to release eight vultures bred in captivity, fitted with satellite transmitters into the wild. The Centre had granted permission for attaching the birds with transmitters to track the endangered vultures after their release. Earlier, only wing-tags could be put on the birds. |
French exit from eurozone won't be chaos: Prez candidate | French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Sunday said that her plans to withdraw the country from the eurozone "wouldn't be chaos" and she would seek "well-prepared" talks with other European Union countries. The eurozone is a serious hindrance to job creation because it triggered a loss in competitiveness for the French economy, Le Pen added. |
We are here to stay: Indian-Americans against hate crimes | During a town hall meeting over increasing hate crime incidents against ethnic and religious minorities in the US, Indian-Americans said, "No matter what gunmen or the President say, this is our country, we are here to stay." "This is a seminal moment for our communities to be united for action, to take stock of what our communities need," they added. |
PwC settles â¹20,000 crore suit over malpractice | PwC has settled a $3 billion (â¹20,000 crore) malpractice suit with the administrator of former client MF Global. PwC was the auditor of MF Global, which collapsed in 2011 after making bets on debt of Italy and other nations during the eurozone debt crisis. MF Global alleged it relied on PwC's accounting advice when it bought bonds of the countries. |
Scientists turn spinach leaf into working heart tissue | US-based scientists have managed to turn a spinach leaf into a working human heart tissue. The scientists claim that the structural similarities between plant and human tissues helped in recreating the intricate branching network of blood vessels in humans. The technique could be used to grow layers of healthy heart muscle and treat heart attack patients. |
Harvard to launch world's biggest solar geoengineering study | Harvard University scientists are set to launch the biggest solar geoengineering study by sending aerosol injections 20 kilometres into the earth's stratosphere to act as a solar shield. The study will explore the possibility of solar shielding as a future solution to global warming. The $20 million project aims to simulate the atmospheric cooling effects of a volcanic eruption. |
World's first habitable sand hotel was built in the UK | British sand sculptor Mark Anderson built the first habitable sand hotel in Dorset, UK, in 2008. The open-air hotel, which was entirely made of sand, took about 600 hours to build. A family room with a double and single bed, and a sea view, cost about â¹1,000 a night. The hotel was reportedly built to last till one rainstorm. |
Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine | The original Coca-Cola formula, created in 1886 by US pharmacist John Pemberton, is believed to have contained traces of cocaine. The cocaine was derived from coca leaf extract, which was mixed with Bordeaux wine to make the drink. The traces were however removed in the early 1900s, after public unease over the ingredient. |
Anupam Kher receives Kala Ratan Award from Vice President | Actor Anupam Kher was honoured with the Kala Ratan Award from Panjab University with the Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari giving away the award on Saturday. Anupam thanked Panjab University for honouring him with the award while revealing that he joined Indian theatre in Panjab University in 1974. |
FIR filed against actor Parth Samthaan in molestation case | A 20-year-old model has filed an FIR against actor Parth Samthaan, accusing him of molesting her. The model has alleged that he misbehaved with her in a drunken state and also shared her contact number with other people, after which she started receiving calls from boys who wanted "favours" from her. Parth starred in the MTV series 'Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan'. |
Riders cannot sue us after they agree to use service: Uber | Uber has claimed in US court that users of the ride-hailing service give up their right to sue the company by agreeing to its terms and conditions. "It's on the screen, right in front of the individual," said Uber's lawyer. The lawyer said this while trying to settle a lawsuit over pricing practices through mediation process, rather than in court. |
iPhone 6 doesn't violate Chinese firm's patent, rules court | A Chinese court has ruled that technology major Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus smartphones do not infringe on design patents held by domestic phone maker Shenzhen Baili. The court also overturned a 2016 ruling, which banned Apple from selling the two iPhone models in Beijing. According to the court, regulators had issued the ban without real proof of wrongdoing. |
Kerala Min quits after channel releases 'obscene' audio clip | Following the release of an alleged audio clip of him talking obscenely to a woman, Kerala Transport Minister AK Saseendran announced his resignation on Sunday. Mangalam channel, which aired the clip, claimed that it was Saseendran's voice and that he had asked the woman for sexual favours after she came to him asking for help. |
Freshdesk's Global COO Nishant Rao quits | Nishant Rao, COO of customer support software startup Freshdesk, has announced his departure from the company. "While I'm sad that this is a big loss for me and Freshdesk, I'm glad he is making the right choice for his future," said Freshdesk CEO Girish Mathrubootham in a blog post. Rao previously served as the Managing Director of LinkedIn India. |
Couple donates bug collection worth â¹65 crore for research | American octogenarian couple Charles and Lois O'Brien are set to donate their almost â¹65 crore-worth insect collection to the Arizona State University to help scientists gather data about a large branch of insects' family tree. The collection, which has over a million insects, will also be a resource for scientists who study natural controls on the environment. |
Can't tell why note conversion not allowed till Mar 31: RBI | The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has refused to answer why conversion of old notes was not allowed till March 31, 2017 for Indians, as assured by PM Narendra Modi in his speech announcing demonetisation. RBI has refused to answer the question under the Right to Information Act, claiming the query does not come under the definition of "information". |
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