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Smurfs: The Lost Village will leave you feeling blue: Review
Animated film 'Smurfs: The Lost Village' which released on Friday, "will leave you feeling blue", wrote Hindustan Times. "[The film's a] roller-coaster journey full of action and danger (in fun form)...," said Mid-Day. "This one, with its insipid and lazy storytelling, fails to build up on Smurf nostalgia," wrote TOI. It was rated 3/5 (Mid-Day, TOI) and 1.5/5 (HT).
Air India lowers elderly travel concession age limit to 60
National carrier Air India has lowered the age limit for availing travel concession under its scheme for senior citizens to 60. Earlier, the age limit for availing this concession was 63 years. Under the scheme, Indian citizens aged 60 years on the date of commencement of journey are entitled to a 50% discount on basic fare of economy class seats.
I, not Advani, asked mob to raze Babri Masjid: Ex-BJP MP
Former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti on Friday claimed that it was him, and not BJP leader LK Advani, who incited the mob to demolish Babri Masjid in 1992. "He had no role in this incident...I brought it down and ensured that it went down," he added. Advani and other senior leaders were trying to calm the mob, Vedanti claimed.
Will Yogi be given entry at Taj Mahal in saffron: BJP leader
After supermodels from abroad were asked to remove scarves bearing Hindu symbols before entering the Taj Mahal, BJP leader Vijay Shivhare asked if Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will be made to take off his saffron attire before entering the monument. "If saffron stoles are not permissible...then Muslims should also not be allowed to enter wearing skull caps," he added.
13-yr-old boy booked for impregnating 15-yr-old in Kerala
A 13-year-old boy has been booked by police in Kerala's Kollam district for allegedly impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The case was registered based on the statement of the girl who delivered a baby few days back. Blood samples were later collected from the boy with the permission of his parents, in order to conduct a DNA test.
Action against schools forcing 'costly' books on kids: CBSE
The CBSE has warned schools of action if they are found forcing students to buy private publishers' books, which it claims are costlier than CBSE and NCERT books. It has also warned schools against selling uniforms, stationery and books on campus. The Board has started issuing show cause notices to schools flouting norms and withdrew affiliation from some of them.
70 students fall ill after meal in hostel mess in Himachal
Over 70 students from Jaypee University of Information Technology in Himachal Pradesh's Waknaghat fell ill allegedly after having a meal at the university mess. Some of the students were admitted to a hospital in Shimla and the authorities said most students complained of nausea. Food and water samples were later collected from the university.
Make Sanskrit compulsory in schools: Rajnath Singh
To inculcate Indian culture and values among students, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Sanskrit should be made compulsory in schools from the very beginning. "Knowledge of English is must but don't make our children Englishmen," he added. Asserting that character building and not just knowledge is important for students, Singh pointed out that even terrorists have degrees.
SEBI court quashes non-bailable warrant against Sahara chief
A special Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) court on Friday quashed a non-bailable warrant issued against Sahara chief Subrata Roy when he appeared before the court. The warrant was also revoked on grounds that Roy will appear in all hearings now and the court asked him to submit an undertaking for the same.
Andhra Pradesh sets up welfare board for transgenders
Andhra Pradesh on Thursday established a welfare board for transgender persons at the Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati. "I hope the board will help prevent sexual, mental, and physical harassment we are subjected to very often," a transgender rights activist said. The welfare board will be run by the community, with voting rights for the minorities, the activist said.
White House petition launched to save Kulbhushan Jadhav
A White House petition has been launched seeking US President Donald Trump-led administration's intervention to save ex-Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who was sentenced to death in Pakistan. The petition on the White House website says the allegations against Jadhav were fabricated. The petition requires one lakh signatures before May 14 to qualify for a response from the US government.
Call centre for public grievance redressal opened in Andhra
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on Friday inaugurated 'Pariskara Vedika', a call centre meant for public grievance redressal. People will be able to directly contact call centre executives to give feedback and get information on government welfare schemes, by giving their Aadhaar number. Notably, this is the biggest call centre run by a state government in India.
US teens charged with hate crime for burning Trump sign
Two teenagers from USA's Maryland were charged with hate crime for burning President Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' sign. Law officials said that the teens were charged with a hate crime because they committed arson "with discrimination or malice toward a particular group, or someone's belief". The teenagers were later released on a $20,000 (around ₹13 lakh) bond.
UK may reverse Brexit post polls: EU Parliament President
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has said that Brexit could be reversed if there was a change of government after UK's June snap election. Tajani also threatened to veto any Brexit deal if it did not guarantee existing rights of EU citizens in Britain. Notably, UK PM Theresa May earlier said "there is no turning back" from Brexit.
Russia bans Jehovah's Witnesses as extremist group
Russia's Supreme Court has banned Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian group that rejects violence, and declared it an "extremist organisation". The court ruled that the group's St Petersburg headquarters and 395 churches should be seized and liquidated. "We consider this decision an act of political repression that is impermissible in contemporary Russia," the group's lawyer said.
Raina's 46-ball 84 powers GL to 4-wicket win over KKR
Gujarat Lions defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 wickets on Friday to register their second win in IPL 2017. Batting first, KKR put up 187/5 helped by wicketkeeper-batsman Robin Uthappa's 48-ball 72 and opener Sunil Narine's 17-ball 42. In reply, Gujarat chased down the target, driven by Suresh Raina's 46-ball 84 with 10 balls to spare.
Artist makes graffiti of Messi kissing Ronaldo in Barcelona
A street artist has drawn a graffiti portraying FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi kissing Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo on a bus stop in central Barcelona, ahead of the El Clasico encounter. The artist said he had been inspired by the fact that the El Clasico falls on April 23, the day when people in Barcelona celebrate their own Valentine's Day.
J&K govt identifies land for Pandits' transit accommodation
The Jammu and Kashmir government has identified about 90 acres of land in seven districts for setting up over 3400 transit accommodations for migrant Kashmiri Pandits in the valley, a report by Union Home Ministry has revealed. Kashmiri Pandits left the state after militancy erupted in 1989 and a number of families live in Jammu, Delhi, among other places.
Pak PM's aide found guilty of leaking vital security info
A Pakistan government inquiry committee has found Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's aide Tariq Fatemi guilty of leaking vital information from a high-level National Security meet to a columnist who wrote for the Dawn newspaper. The Dawn's front-page article had mentioned ISI's support for terror groups. The committee report will be presented to PM Nawaz Sharif soon.
Qatari royal hostages held in Iraq since 2015 freed
Twenty six hostages, including members of Qatar's ruling Al Thani family, were released on Friday after 16 months in captivity in Iraq, according to reports. The group was abducted by about 100 armed men from a desert camp for falcon hunters in southern Iraq near the Saudi border. The Qatari regime reportedly paid millions of dollars to secure the release.
Pakistani women kill man accused of blasphemy a decade ago
Three armed burqa-clad women killed a man who had been accused of blasphemy in 2004 in Pakistan's Sialkot on Thursday. In the second brutal killing over alleged insults to Islam in a week, the women reportedly shot the victim in the chest. "We couldn't kill him at the time [2004] because we were too young then," the women said.
Five Madhesi parties unite ahead of local polls in Nepal
Five Madhesi parties on Thursday announced their unification ahead of local government bodies polls slated for May 14, becoming the fifth largest party in Nepal's Parliament. The parties reportedly decided to unite after realising that "scattered forces could not give political strength". The Madhesi Morcha had last month withdrawn its support to Nepal's government over non-fulfilment of demands.
Samsung Galaxy S8 costlier to make than iPhone 7, Pixel XL
The base model of Samsung's Galaxy S8 smartphone is more expensive to manufacture than Apple's iPhone 7 and Google's Pixel XL. The Galaxy S8, which has been priced at ₹57,900 in India, costs the company about ₹19,870 to make. In comparison, the smartphones by Apple and Google are priced higher but cost the companies ₹14,530 and ₹18,470 to make respectively.
Service charge must be left to customer's discretion: Paswan
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday said hotels and restaurants should not decide the amount of service charge and that it should be left to the customer's discretion. The government has framed new guidelines on service charge, which make it totally voluntary, he added. Paswan further said these guidelines are being sent to the states for necessary action.
HDFC Bank gains ₹8,900 crore in a day after strong earnings
Shares of HDFC Bank, India's second-largest private sector lender, on Friday rose by over 2%, adding ₹8,918 crore to its market valuation. During the day, shares rose by 2.6% to hit a 52-week high. The surge came after the lender reported an 18.2% growth in net profit for the quarter ended March.
Zookeeper's Wife melodramatic but well-intentioned: Review
The Zookeeper's Wife, which released on Friday, is "well-intentioned but exceedingly melodramatic", wrote Hindustan Times. "The film on Holocaust is worth telling", said NDTV. "The director's....ability to showcase varied human tendencies...allows the film to shuttle between a heartrending human drama and compelling war thriller", wrote Times of India. It was rated 4/5 (TOI), 2/5 (HT, NDTV).
Mahesh Murthy responds to new sexual misconduct accusation
Investor Mahesh Murthy has responded to accusations by 'Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish' author Rashmi Bansal of sexual misconduct over 13 years ago. Bansal claimed that she was speaking up now as she "saw him doing this" to younger women like Chennai-based startup FrshDay.in's Founder Wamika Iyer. Noida-based IT startup Vayuz's Co-founder Pooja Chauhan had also accused Murthy of similar misconduct.
Justice Katju questions the birthplace of Lord Rama
Calling Lord Rama a mythological figure, former Supreme Court justice Markandey Katju has questioned how people claim Ayodhya is his birthplace. He was born in 'Treta yug', which was a million years ago, so how can one be sure, Katju asked. In the original Ramayan, he was considered a "great king with good deeds" and not God, Katju added.
Models visiting Taj Mahal asked to remove 'saffron' scarves
CISF officials barred contestants from several countries participating in a supermodel contest from visiting the Taj Mahal wearing scarves bearing Hindu religious symbols and words like 'Jai Shri Ram', according to a report. Following this, groups like Hindu Jagran Manch and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha launched a protest. However, the CISF later said they only acted as per rules.
SC to hear 1999 Kandahar hijacker's plea
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the life sentence imposed on Abdul Latif Adam Momin alias Abdul Rehman, one of the convicts in the 1999 Kandahar hijacking case. He is one of the 10 people charged with the diverting Air India IC-814 to Afghanistan's Kandahar, while it was on its way from Kathmandu to Delhi.
Overweight Army soldiers not to get promotion
Indian Army soldiers who are more than 10% over the ideal body weight will not be considered for promotions and transfers, according to a new order effective May 1. All personnel will also have to undergo an annual "obesity evaluation examination". Further, the annual confidential reports (ACRs) of officers will have a full-size photograph instead of the passport-size one.
NDA govt approved 17 lakh affordable houses in 2 yrs: Naidu
The NDA government has approved 17.73 lakh affordable houses for 2,008 urban centers in the last two years, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday. Over 13.82 lakh affordable houses were sanctioned for 1,061 cities during UPA's 10-year rule, Naidu further said. It is now for the state governments to take forward Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme, he added.
Two sentenced to 7 years in jail for ISIS-related activities
A Delhi court on Friday awarded seven years' imprisonment to two men who pleaded guilty of conspiring to raise funds and recruit people for the Islamic State. The accused have been identified as Sheikh Azhar-ul-Islam from Jammu and Kashmir and Mohammed Farhan from Maharashtra. They had earlier submitted that they were "remorseful" of their acts, and wanted to be rehabilitated.
Advani asked kar sevaks to stop Babri demolition: Ex-aide
Lal Krishna Advani's former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni has said that there was evidence on record that when the Babri Masjid was being demolished, the BJP leader had appealed the kar sevaks to stop it. "I am certain that Advani ji will come out innocent in this case," he added. The Supreme Court recently restored criminal conspiracy charges against Advani.
India successfully test fires land-attack version of BrahMos
Indian Navy on Friday successfully conducted the first test fire of the land-attack variant of the BrahMos supersonic missile. The missile, with a 400 km range, was launched at sea off the Andaman and Nicobar islands. This is reportedly the first sea-to-land missile test in the country and also the first time the land-attack variant was fired from a ship.
Gunman attacks Russian spy agency, kills two
A gunman on Friday opened fire inside a reception room at the office of Russian Federal Security Service in the Khabarovsk region, killing an officer and a visitor, according to reports. The gunman, who was killed as the security guards returned fire, was later identified as a local resident who had alleged links to a neo-Nazi group.
Snake falls from ceiling, remains undiscovered for 2 days
The owner of a gym in Australia discovered that a snake was living in her gym for two days. It had fallen from the ceiling after finishing a meal. The owner came to know about the snake's presence after she was informed by the gym cleaner. "He was really well behaved actually because he was so full," said the owner.
Beetles, Picasso art given in billionaire Rockefeller's will
The will of billionaire David Rockefeller, who died in March at the age of 101, has revealed he donated his beetle collection of over 1.5 lakh specimens, which he started at the age 7. Rockefeller has also donated several works of art, including "The Reservoir, Horta de Ebro" by Pablo Picasso. He further left behind an island to his daughter.
Combiflam, D Cold Total found substandard by drug regulator
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, which regulates sale and distribution of drugs in India, has reportedly found medicines like Combiflam, a pain reliever, and D Cold Total, a cold medicine, to be substandard. Along with these drugs, the organisation issued an alert for 55 other drugs, all of which failed different tests in March, the report stated.
Pictures of Disha Patani from old photoshoot surface online
Pictures of actress Disha Patani, said to be from her first photoshoot, have surfaced online. In the photos, Disha can be seen wearing sarees, ethnic jewellery and sporting different hairstyles. The actress made her Bollywood debut with the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer 2016 film 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'.
Was threatened I'd be fired if I didn't lose weight: Urvashi
Television actress Urvashi Dholakia, known for portraying Komolika Basu in the television serial 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', revealed that she was threatened to be sacked from a show if she didn't lose weight. She added, "I didn't retaliate as I was badly in need of work back then." Urvashi further said that being size-zero is not a yardstick for good health.
913 gold coins found inside piano in UK declared as treasure
A total of 913 gold coins dating back to the 18th century which were found hidden in an old piano in the UK have been officially declared as treasure by a court. They were discovered in December last year when the piano's new owner had it re-tuned and repaired. The coins will now be offered for sale to museums.
Sunil Narine's 42 highest IPL score made all in boundaries
Kolkata Knight Riders player Sunil Narine's 42-run innings against Gujarat Lions on Friday is the highest IPL score made only in fours and sixes. Coming out to open the innings, Narine hit 9 fours and a six in his knock. The previous best was 36 by Sanath Jayasuriya, who had hit 6 fours and 2 sixes in the 2008 season.
7 Man Utd fans in Nigeria electrocuted watching team's match
At least seven people died after a live electrical wire fell onto a gathering of Manchester United fans watching football in southern Nigeria, according to local police. Another 10 people were said to be critically injured after the incident. The English club on Friday said in a tweet that the team's thoughts go out to those affected by the tragedy.
Consular access to Jadhav to be decided on merit: Pakistan
Pakistan has said that a decision on India's request for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav would be taken on "the basis of merit", despite already having a bilateral agreement on consular access with India. Pakistan claimed India had denied consular access to Pakistani prisoners in several cases earlier. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army ruled out consular access to Jadhav.
Man held over objectionable content on Andhra CM's son
Police on Friday detained a man for allegedly posting objectionable content against Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu's son and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. The man works in the social media wing of the YSR Congress. This is reportedly the first time in the state that action has been taken against a citizen for attacking a political leader on social media.
US prepares charges to seek arrest of Assange: Reports
US authorities have prepared charges to seek the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for revealing sensitive government secrets, reports said. Possible charges include conspiracy, theft of government property and violating the Espionage Act, reports added. The move comes after WikiLeaks released nearly 9,000 documents related to cyber espionage tools used by the CIA.
Israelis hold BBQ to taunt Palestinians on hunger strike
Activists from Israel's National Union party on Thursday organised a free barbecue outside a military prison in the West Bank to taunt Palestinian inmates who are currently on hunger strike. "The prisoners will...suffer from the smell of the meat," the organisers said. Palestinian inmates went on the strike last week after some of their privileges were revoked by Israeli authorities.
Assange trolls UK, says may run for Parliament in June
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has announced that he may run in UK's snap election this June, mocking the country that the UN says is holding him in arbitrary detention. Assange, who has been confined to the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012, can be elected as an MP as he is a citizen of Australia, which is a Commonwealth state.
Govt may start home delivery of petroleum products
The government is considering a plan for the home delivery of petroleum products to consumers if they make a pre-booking, Petroleum Ministry said on Friday. "This would help consumers avoid spending excessive time and long queues at fuel stations," Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. About 3.5 crore people come to fuel stations every day, according to a report.
Indian author accuses Mahesh Murthy of sexual misconduct
'Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish' author Rashmi Bansal has accused investor and Seedfund Co-founder Mahesh Murthy of sexual misconduct. Bansal claims Murthy touched her "inappropriately" 13 years ago but has come forward now as she "saw him doing this to other people." It has also emerged Seedfund's other Co-founders knew of the accusations and reduced Murthy's role in the firm.
McDonald's 19-year-old Szechuan sauce sells for ₹10L on eBay
A pair of 19-year-old Szechuan and Wasabi dipping sauces from McDonald's has sold for $14,700 (nearly ₹10 lakh) on eBay. The seller said he found the sauces while cleaning a "really old car" in England. Originally created to celebrate the release of Disney film 'Mulan' and scrapped in 1998, the sauces were recently mentioned in a 'Rick and Morty' episode.
Kapil's a great comedian, he makes entire India laugh: Sunil
At a recent event, comedian Sunil Grover said that Kapil Sharma is a great comedian who makes entire India laugh. This comes after Kapil shouted at Sunil on a flight in March and reportedly threw a shoe at him. While Kapil apologised on Twitter, Sunil has stopped shooting for 'The Kapil Sharma Show' following the incident.nn
Kunal Kemmu confirms wife Soha Ali Khan's pregnancy
Actor Kunal Kemmu has confirmed the pregnancy of his wife Soha Ali Khan. "Soha and I are very happy to announce a joint production coming later this year - our first child! We feel blessed and thank you all for your good wishes," said Kunal. The couple completed two years of marriage in January this year.
Didn't know I had power to do that: Johar on Arnab's exit
After journalist Arnab Goswami hinted Karan Johar was behind his exit from Times Now, Johar said, "I feel important. I didn’t know I had power to do that." "I didn’t know I could ask anyone to leave this room," Johar added. Earlier, Goswami said a film director had complained to a media proprietor about questions raised on Johar's film castings.
Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Noor' hits the theatres
Sonakshi Sinha's 'Noor', which released on Friday, "fails to engage as a whole", wrote Hindustan Times. "Noor [is neither] a decent slice-of-life film...nor an insightful film about the profession of journalism," said India Today. SpotboyE wrote, "Sonakshi does her best to hook you in this fairytale about highs and lows of journalism." It was rated 2/5 (SpotboyE), 0.5/5 (India Today).
Offensive social media posts may land group admin in jail
Varanasi DM Yogeshwar Ram Mishra and Senior Superintendent of Police Nitin Tiwari have issued an order that factually incorrect information on a social media group could result in an FIR against group administrators. If a group member shares fake news or statements which can cause religious disharmony, the group admin must remove the member from the group, the order said.
Models raise issue of girls' education in Haryana
Models from over 30 countries, including Brazil and Belgium, recently spread the message of gender equality and girls' education in Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district, Haryana. The models, wearing red dresses, carried placards saying 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' and 'Stop violence against women'. They were invited by the Jhajjar district administration as they were in Delhi for a competition.
Walmart CEO's pay increased by ₹17 crore in a year
Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon has received a 13% (nearly ₹17 crore) increase in total compensation to $22.4 million (over ₹144 crore) for fiscal ended January 31. McMillon's pay, which included cash and stock, was against the $19.8 million he received the previous year. The hike was in accordance with sales growth at the world's largest retailer, which remained robust.
Jet Airways halts pay hike of senior staff to stabilise cost
Jet Airways has decided to freeze pay hike of its senior employees at the managerial level and above, including pilots, for this fiscal, according to reports. The airline, in an email, said the move is in line with an immediate need to stabilise employee cost. "We understand that these measures are difficult and unsettling, but are unavoidable," the airline said.
Patanjali committed to go global, says MD Acharya Balkrishna
Baba Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna on Thursday said that the company is looking to expand globally in the future. "Patanjali Ayurved is committed to go global and fight adulteration in food industry," Balkrishna stated. He further urged players of food processing sector to come together and promote healthy food products.
My friendship with Kajol has reached its expiry date: Karan
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that his 25-year-old friendship with actress Kajol has come to its expiry date. "But that doesn't mean it can ever take away from the times we've shared," he added. Further speaking about Kajol's husband Ajay Devgn, Johar said, "I have no relationship with that man. I have never known him... He's not even an acquaintance".
Don't think Karisma wants to get married right now: Randhir
Randhir Kapoor said he feels that his elder daughter Karisma Kapoor doesn't want to get married right now. He added, "Karisma's an excellent mother who dotes on her children and probably doesn't feel the need to get married." Karisma divorced husband Sunjay Kapur in 2016 after 13 years of marriage. They have two children together, daughter Samaira and son Kiaan.n
Kim Kardashian slammed for Virgin Mary 'Kimoji'
Reality television personality Kim Kardashian has been slammed for her latest 'Kimoji', which depicts her as the sacred figure Virgin Mary. "This is highly offensive and gravely disrespectful to mock the faith of billions of believers!" commented a user. "Really thought you had more class," read another comment. Another user wrote, "LMAO Holy Kim!!"
Neil Nitin Mukesh to feature in 'Golmaal Again'
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh took to social media to confirm that he will feature in 'Golmaal Again', the fourth instalment in the 'Golmaal' franchise. Neil, Parineeti Chopra and Tabu are the new cast members of the film, which is being directed by Rohit Shetty. Meanwhile, actors Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor will reprise their roles in the film.
Angelina Jolie dating British entrepreneur: Reports
According to reports, actress Angelina Jolie is dating a British entrepreneur. Reportedly, the two have been meeting at Angelina's estate in Malibu. She is also planning to introduce him to her children, reports added. Angelina's estranged husband Brad Pitt reportedly did not know about it and was "caught off-guard" on learning that she is dating the entrepreneur.
Chris Pratt reacts to Hindi song in Guardians of the Galaxy
A video shows Hollywood actor Chris Pratt reacting to Bappi Lahiri's song 'Jhoom Jhoom Jhoom Baba' featured in a promotional video for the film 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2'. "Whoa...wow...I wonder if it's too late to put that music in, instead of the music we have played. Whoa, people are gonna flip out!" said Chris while watching the video.
Parents and step-parents attend kid's football match
Four-year-old Maelyn Player's football match was attended by her parents and her step-parents. "Because of us, I will never believe co-parenting can't work!... Choose to do what's best for your child and everything will just fall into place," wrote Maelyn's step-mother on Facebook. Maelyn's mother said they "put all their differences aside" and do things together for their child.
Parents in US allowed to give daughter surname 'Allah'
A couple, who had filed a lawsuit, has been allowed to give their daughter the surname "Allah" after US officials initially denied their request because neither parent has the name. ZalyKha Graceful Lorraina Allah, aged nearly two, was born to Elizabeth Handy and Bilal Walk. Notably, they faced no problems giving their older children the surname "Allah".
WWE bars wrestler from using his surname, claims they own it
WWE has barred two-time Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes from using his surname since they own intellectual property rights to the pro-wrestling character of Cody Rhodes. The wrestler uses only his first name for work outside WWE, including his appearances in Impact Wrestling, Ring Of Honor, among others. "I don't mind that WWE took away my last name," said Cody.
Olympic champ banned after missing drug test to meet Obama
American Olympic champion Brianna Rollins has been banned for a year after missing three drug tests in 2016, one of which was scheduled when she met Barack Obama. Rollins missed another test in September while attending a 'Brianna Rollins Day' in Florida, besides skipping one in April. As per rules, an athlete cannot miss three tests in a year.
Afridi thanks Kohli, Indian team for signed jersey gift
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has thanked the Indian team and captain Virat Kohli for gifting him a Team India jersey as a souvenir. "Thank you to you and the entire Indian team for a wonderful farewell gift @imVkohli. Respect superstar, hope to see you soon," Afridi tweeted. The 37-year-old recently retired from international cricket.
DNA trolled on Twitter for report on Virat-Anushka
News publication DNA was trolled on Twitter after it published a picture of Virat Kohli, suggesting he was staring at anchor Archana Vijay's legs and that the picture was "unlikely to please Anushka Sharma". Users started the hashtag #DNAreporting, tweeting pictures with captions like, "MS Dhoni waving towards a hot girl after the game...unlikely to please Sakshi Singh Dhoni."
75-tonne Ramses II statue unveiled in Egypt
Egyptian authorities have unveiled a 75-tonne 36-feet-tall granite statue of Ramses II in Luxor city after completing its restoration. The ancient sculpture was in 57 pieces when it was discovered nearly six decades ago. Ramses II was among the most powerful and celebrated of the ancient Pharaohs and ruled more than 3,000 years ago.
Kerala to install cloth sanitary napkin vending machines
The Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation in Kerala has started an initiative wherein cloth sanitary napkin vending machines will be set up in public spaces such as public toilets, railway stations and schools. The first 1,620 pads will be available for free and thereafter people will be charged ₹10 for three sanitary pads. The napkins are reportedly made from natural pulp.
UEFA Champions League semi-final to be a Madrid derby
Real Madrid will face city rivals Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, while Monaco will play Juventus, as per the draw held on Friday. The Madrid derby is a repeat of two of the last three finals, both won by Real. Monaco and Juventus faced each other in CL semis in 1998, with the Italian club going through.
At least 20 dead as truck runs into crowd in Andhra
At least 20 people died and several others injured after a truck ran into a crowd outside Yerpedu police station in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district on Friday. The truck driver lost control while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle, police reportedly said. Deputy CM N Chinarajappa has ordered the authorities to extend medical treatment to the injured.
Musk plans a micron-sized chip to link brains with machines
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is planning to launch a micron-sized chip to link human brains with machines by 2020 with his new startup 'Neuralink' announced last month. The chip will also help in treating brain injuries, paralysis, and memory loss in old age. Musk also plans to create a method to let humans communicate without typing or talking.
Surat diamond trader gifts 125 employees scooters
Surat-based diamond trader Laxmidas Vekaria on Thursday gifted scooters to his 125 employees as a performance bonus. The two-wheelers, which were decorated with the tricolour and reported to be Honda Activa 4G, were gifted as part of their annual increment during a function. Vekaria started his business seven years ago.
Jharkhand man marries in handcuffs as partner files FIR
A bride and groom were married in Jharkhand on Thursday, although the groom came in a police van and was handcuffed. The duo, Ritesh Kumar and Sudipti Kumari, reportedly married earlier secretly. However, Sudipti filed a sexual harassment case against Ritesh after he refused to formally marry her. Ritesh later agreed to marry her and applied for marriage from jail.
I am a fan of Kangana, will call her to my next party: Johar
Karan Johar has said that he's a fan of Kangana Ranaut and will call the actress to his next party. He added, "I don't hate Kangana and she doesn't hate me." This comes after the two were recently involved in a row, which began with Kangana calling Johar the "flagbearer of nepotism" on his show 'Koffee with Karan'. nnnnnnn
Cricket removed from 2018 Asian Games
Cricket is among the 62 sports excluded from the 2018 Asian Games to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Olympic Council of Asia said it was reducing the number of events from 493 to 431 to lessen the burden on organisers. Skateboarding and surfing are among other eliminated sports, while there would be lesser events in others.
Italian court rules mobile phone use caused brain tumour
An Italian court has ruled that excessive mobile phone use caused a man to develop brain tumour and awarded him a pension of ₹35,000 per month. The man said he used his mobile for 3-4 hours every working day for 15 years. It's said to be the first time a court has recognised a link between mobiles and brain tumour.
Apple falls 70% short of iPhone sales goal in India: Report
According to a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, technology major Apple failed to meet its target of selling 10 million iPhones in India by 2016-17, missing the goal by about 70%. Approximately 70-75% of smartphones sold in India are priced under ₹9,700 ($150), while just 7% are in the 'high-end' bracket of over ₹19,400 ($300), the report added.
Chat app sued on false claims of protection from screenshots
Encrypted messaging app Confide, which is said to be popular among US President Donald Trump's staff, has been sued for falsely claiming that people cannot take screenshots of messages on the app. The lawsuit notes that the app can block screenshots on iOS but the security feature fails if a user receives a message on Confide's Windows app.
Modiji will not run MCD: Arvind Kejriwal
Criticising BJP for seeking votes in the name of PM Narendra Modi for MCD election, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has said, "Modiji will not run MCD…MCD will only be run by me". He further added, "Modiji gave the slogan of Swachh Bharat, which was a very nice campaign. But the Delhi BJP failed even the Swachh Bharat campaign".
Laundry services startup Wassup acquires ex-rival DoorMint
Chennai-based on-demand laundry services startup has acquired Mumbai-based former rival DoorMint in an equity swap deal, according to reports. Post-acquisition, DoorMint investors Kalaari Capital and Helion Ventures will hold equity in Wassup. Founded in 2011, Wassup provides services like laundry and dry cleaning along with shoes and bag refurbishments at the user's doorstep.
Startup opens pre-orders for flying car at ₹8.4 crore
Slovakian startup AeroMobil has started accepting pre-orders for its flying cars starting from ₹8.4 crore, which will be delivered by 2020. The hybrid car has wings that fold away for driving on roads and swing out for flying. AeroMobil claims the vehicle will have a top speed of about 160 kmph on land and 360 kmph during flight.
Smart card startup with ₹58 crore in pre-orders shuts down
Smart debit and credit card startup Plastc, which raised over ₹58 crore through pre-orders has announced its shutdown and plan to file for bankruptcy. Plastc, which launched in 2014, was working on a card that could digitally hold 20 credit or debit cards which users could switch between. The company said it was struggling as two funding deals fell through.
Waste glass bottles used to make high-performance batteries
US-based scientists have used waste glass bottles to create silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries that store four times more energy than conventional ones. The team used a low-cost chemical process involving grinding, heating, and carbon-coating. One glass bottle provides enough nano silicon for hundreds of coin-cell batteries or three-five pouch cell batteries, said the lead researcher.
Don't spend too much time on social media: PM to bureaucrats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked bureaucrats to not spend too much time online on social media platforms. He also asked the babus to use social media only for public causes and people's welfare, rather than for self-promotion. Bureaucrats are often busy taking pictures on their mobile phones during his video conference meetings with them, PM Modi added.
TN teacher sold jewellery to give students modern facilities
A teacher in a Tamil Nadu government school, Annapurna Mohan, sold her jewellery to give modern facilities to students like interactive smartboard, colourful and comfortable furniture, and books worth ₹5,000. "With a little bit of effort, government schools can also provide quality education for families who cannot afford the fees of a private school," Annapurna was quoted as saying.
GST reform is really an act of courage: IMF Chief Lagarde
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde has said, "The GST reform is really an act of courage," adding, she expects "some positive outcome" as a result of the decision. Lagarde also stated she is impressed by other reforms, like the bankruptcy reform, being carried out by Indian government. Commenting on demonetisation, Lagarde said the situation after the move has "improved significantly".
Pic shows Priyanka with Robert De Niro at Tribeca Film Fest
Actress Priyanka Chopra on Twitter shared a picture of herself with Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Robert De Niro from Tribeca Film Festival. Hollywood actress Whoopi Goldberg and film producer Jane Tribeca can also be seen in the picture. Priyanka has been appointed as a jury member of the Documentary and Student Visionary Competition at the ongoing 16th edition of the festival.
Deepika, Irrfan to feature in Vishal Bhardwaj's film
Actors Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan will feature together in filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film. The film will reportedly be a gangster drama produced by Vishal and directed by debutant Honey Trehan. Deepika will be playing the role of mafia queen Rahima Khan and Irrfan will play a local gangster, reports added.
Cousins Arjun and Rhea to host dinner for model Gigi Hadid
Cousins Arjun Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor will be hosting an exclusive dinner for American model Gigi Hadid at a hotel in Mumbai. Nearly 40 people will be attending the dinner, including Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Gigi's mother. Gigi will be in India on April 27 for an event, which will also be attended by Sonam.
Kamal Haasan summoned by TN court over Mahabharata remark
Actor Kamal Haasan has been summoned by a Tamil Nadu court in connection with the alleged derogatory remarks he made about the Mahabharata in March this year. The actor has been asked to appear in court on May 5. Haasan had said that India respects a book like the Mahabharata, which revolves around men gambling away a woman (Draupadi).nn
Why does Queen Elizabeth II celebrate 2 birthdays in a year?
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her birthday once on the actual date of her birth and once on an 'official' birthday in June. This tradition was started by George II, who was born in November and felt that the weather at the time of his birthday will be too cold for his annual birthday parade. The Queen turned 91 on Friday.
RCB sign Harpreet Singh after IPL auction mix-up over name
Royal Challengers Bangalore have announced batsman Harpreet Singh as replacement for the injured Sarfaraz Khan for the rest of the IPL 2017 season. Harpreet Singh was earlier ignored from the auction after being mistaken for Harmeet Singh, a former IPL player, who was arrested for driving his car into one of the platforms of the Andheri station in Mumbai.
Harbhajan posts video mocking Southee's mid-journey loo stop
Mumbai Indians bowler Harbhajan Singh posted a video on Twitter mocking teammate Tim Southee's mid-journey loo break while the team was travelling in their bus. Southee is seen walking into a hotel while Harbhajan asks the others if they know where he has gone. He captioned the video, "When the tummy acts funny...timmy's tummy goes #timmystummy #funny #WhenYouNeedaLoo @mipaltan."