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BJP candidate sacked after AAP MLA campaigned for her
BJP on Tuesday expelled Savita Khatri, one of its candidates for the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections after a sex scandal accused former AAP minister was spotted campaigning for her. Sandeep Kumar who was the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Welfare and Women and Child Welfare Minister in the Delhi government had been expelled from the cabinet over the scandal.
SC notice to govt over making Vande Mataram must in schools
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Centre on a petition asking the government to make singing Vande Mataram mandatory in schools. Giving the Centre four weeks to respond, it fixed the next date of hearing on August 23. The court had earlier remarked that there was no concept of a National Song in the Indian Constitution.
Nitish walks 7 km to recreate Gandhiji's yatra in Champaran
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday undertook a seven-kilometre walk from Chandrahia village to Motihari, emulating Mahatma Gandhi's 'padyatra' a hundred years ago. This was a part of the centenary celebrations of the Champaran Satyagraha. A man, dressed as Mahatma Gandhi in police custody, also took part in the march to remind people of the Britishers' brutality.
Nepal withdraws public holiday for Prez's return from India
After facing criticism, the government of Nepal has withdrawn its decision to declare a public holiday on Friday, the day when President Bidya Devi Bhandari returns after completing her five-day state visit to India. In monarchical Nepal, public holidays were customarily announced whenever the King embarked on an official visit to any nation or returned home after the visit.
Saudi military aircraft crashes over Yemen, 12 killed
At least 12 military personnel, including four officers and eight non-commissioned officers, were killed after a Saudi military helicopter crashed in Yemen's Marib province, according to reports. The cause of the crash has not yet been established. Notably, the Saudi-led coalition has been carrying out air strikes against Houthi rebels at the request of Yemeni government forces since 2015.
Chris Gayle first player to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket
Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer Chris Gayle became the first player to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket after reaching the landmark against Gujarat Lions on Tuesday. Notably, Gayle also holds the record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket as well as the record for the fastest century in the format.
Petrol pumps in 7 states to be shut on Sundays
Following PM Narendra Modi's call to conserve oil, fuel outlets in seven states and union territory Puducherry will be shut every Sunday starting May 14, a petroleum dealers' consortium said. This would affect 20,000 outlets in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Maharashtra, and Haryana. Further, petrol pumps will have one worker on Sundays for emergencies.
How did Flipkart's first employee become multi-millionaire?
Flipkart's first employee Ambur Iyyappa, who joined the e-commerce startup in 2009 at a monthly salary of ₹8,000, is now a multi-millionaire and draws a salary of ₹6 lakh. Iyyappa had received shares in Flipkart that grew exponentially with Flipkart's valuation. Iyyappa sold his shares twice, the first time in 2009 to meet his marriage expenses, and again in 2013.
SBI surpasses ONGC to become India’s most valuable PSU firm
State-run lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday surpassed energy firm ONGC to become the country’s most valuable public sector unit (PSU), in terms of market valuation. The market cap of SBI stood at ₹2.35 lakh crore, against ONGC’s ₹2.32 lakh crore. Among the top 10 most valued Indian companies, SBI is at the fifth position.
Two countries exchange an island every six months
The Pheasant Island, located in the Bidasoa River between France and Spain, is known to switch its sovereignty every six months. Representatives from France and Spain meet on the island to exchange official papers and hand over the island from one country to the other every six months, as part of a 350-year-old agreement.
The British once rented out Bombay for £10 a year
King Charles II of England rented out Bombay (now Mumbai) to the East India Company in 1668 for an annual charge of £10. Prior to that, the British were given the town and island of Bombay in 1661, as 'dowry' for the marriage of King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, sister of the King of Portugal.
'Sleeping Beauty' mummy appears to blink
The mummy of a two-year-old Italian girl, Rosalia Lombardo who died of pneumonia in 1920, appears to moves her eyelids. Dubbed the 'sleeping beauty', the mummy is placed in catacombs in Sicily, Italy, and is known as one of the world's best preserved mummies. It was later discovered that the blinking was an illusion produced by light passing through windows.
Singer Chris Brown punches photographer at nightclub: Report
According to reports, singer Chris Brown punched a photographer during a promotional appearance at a nightclub. The photographer was reportedly attempting to take photos of Brown when his team told him to stop. He then moved behind the DJ booth but Brown allegedly spotted him and started punching him. The photographer claimed he injured his lips in the brawl.
Mallya to be cast in Fast & Furious 9, tweets user on bail
Reacting to liquor baron and loan defaulter Vijay Mallya getting bail within three hours of arrest, a user tweeted, "Vijay Mallya to be casted in Fast & Furious 9. If you know what I mean". Another user tweeted, "Bail of #vijaymallya was faster than "mutual funds are subjected to market risks.." Another tweet read, "Aa Bail Mujhe Maar - Mallya".
Trump's hand can't find his non-existent heart, tweets user
After US First Lady Melania Trump nudged President Donald Trump reminding him to put his hand over his heart during the national anthem at the White House Easter celebration, a user tweeted, "Melania is the mother of two preteens". "What's interesting is that a foreigner had to remind #POTUS" and "Bunny is more qualified to be POTUS," read other tweets.
North Korea accuses US of creating situation for nuclear war
North Korea's Deputy UN Ambassador Kim In Ryong has accused the US of creating a dangerous situation in the Korean Peninsula, which can break into a thermonuclear war at any moment. Trump administration's deployment of a naval strike group near the Korean Peninsula proves that the US' reckless moves for North Korea's invasion have reached a serious phase, he added.
People compete to kiss car for longest time to win it
In a contest held on Facebook Live, participants are to kiss a car for the longest time in an attempt to win it. The contest started with 20 participants on Monday, and people who stopped kissing the car were eliminated. In case, over one contestant is left at the end of 50 hours, a lucky draw will decide the winner.
In photos: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2017
A photo gallery shows the first part of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2017, which took place in Indio, California. Several artistes including Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and Radiohead performed at the festival. Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez and Katy Perry were some of the celebrities who attended the festival, which will get over in the coming weekend.
Poonam Pandey claims Google has banned her app
Actress Poonam Pandey has claimed that her app has been banned by Google. She said, "I don't know why. I see many adult magazines on Play Store and App Store." In an earlier interview, Poonam had said that her app will be "bold", just like her. Meanwhile, Google India hasn't said anything about the development.
Sushant can learn handling media from Big B, SRK: Journalist
Journalist Bharathi Pradhan has said that actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon should learn how to handle media from actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking about her verbal spat with Sushant at a recent event, Bharathi said, "I only knew Sushant is a good actor, now I also know that he is a very rude man."
Promotional pic depicting kidnapped actress slammed online
A promotional picture for an upcoming film showing South Indian actress Varalaxmi tied to a bed with the caption #VaralaxmiGotKidnapped has been slammed on Twitter. "So now they have used actress kidnapped as a promotion, will they scream rape next?" tweeted a user. "So much for all the female empowerment talks. Tacky promotions," read another tweet.
There is no gender difference in Bollywood: Farah Khan
Filmmaker Farah Khan has said that there is no gender difference in Bollywood. "It's not like if you are a boy, you will have to do more work or if you are a girl, less work will be given to you," she added. Farah further said girls within the industry are more hard-working and have surpassed the boys.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar terms David Warner as 'bowler's captain'
The leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Indian Premier League Bhuvneshwar Kumar has termed Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner as a "bowler's captain". "It has never happened that I have asked him for a particular field and he has not given it to me. He knows it is about believing in us and does so all the time," Kumar added.
Vijay played half the Test season with a fractured wrist
Indian Test opener Murali Vijay on Monday revealed that he played nearly half the recently-concluded Test season with a fractured wrist. "It was a difficult situation to be in, but the team always comes first," said the 33-year-old. "I was in pain and it is not in my personality to show what I'm going through and gain sympathy," added Vijay.
31 years since Miandad's last ball 6 off Chetan Sharma
Former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad hit a six off Chetan Sharma on the match's final ball to help Pakistan win their first major international trophy in the form of the Austral-Asia Cup against India on April 18, 1986. Chasing 246, Pakistan required four runs off the final ball, which turned out to be a full-toss instead of the intended yorker.
Indian team gifts Kohli jersey to Shahid Afridi as souvenir
The Indian cricket team has gifted a Team India jersey bearing captain Virat Kohli's name to recently retired former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. The jersey features signatures of many of the recent Indian team members and a personalised message which said, "Shahid Bhai, Best wishes. Always a pleasure playing against you!"
Ilmi files FIR against AAP supporters over obscene remarks
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi has filed an FIR against several AAP supporters who allegedly posted obscene remarks against her on social media. Ilmi, who had earlier approached the cyber cell to complain about online trolls, claimed that she was being targeted because of the forthcoming Delhi civic polls. "I want to know who these men are," she said.
Maha govt will die a casual death: Sena on farmer suicides
Alleging that Maharashtra's BJP government terms farmer suicides as "casual" deaths, Shiv Sena on Tuesday asserted that the government would one day die a casual death if the present trend continues. "Fadnavis should first stop his chit-chat on TV and take steps to resolve this issue very seriously," it added and demanded a complete loan waiver for the state's farmers.
CJI slams lawyers for defending those who 'abuse judiciary'
Chief Justice of India JS Khehar on Monday slammed senior advocates for defending those who abuse judiciary and the institution. "Everybody abuses us and can abuse us. If people wrongfully abuse us, you never stand up for us," he asserted. Justice Khehar made these remarks while hearing a contempt case against an advocate who accused the court of "fixing cases".
Punjab government to set up 'book banks' in schools
The Punjab government has decided to set up 'book banks' in schools to provide old books to needy students free of charge and also to prevent wastage of paper. Punjab Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary said, "The students would be asked to submit their old books... 'Book bank' is purely a voluntary initiative and is not binding on any student."
Turkey extends state of emergency for 3 more months
The Turkish government has extended the state of emergency in the country by three more months starting Wednesday, in the third such extension since a failed coup attempt by a group within the military in July 2016. This is aimed at combating terror threats from Fethullah Terrorist Organisation accused of staging the coup attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said.
UK urged to revoke British citizenship of Syrian Prez's wife
UK lawmakers have urged the government to revoke the British citizenship of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's London-born wife Asma al-Assad. This comes after she supported her husband's presidency on social media amid the global condemnation of his government's alleged role in a chemical attack on civilians. In one post, Asma claimed that attack was "false propaganda" by the United States.
Vijay Mallya granted bail within 3 hours of arrest
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who was arrested by the London Police on Tuesday, has been granted bail within three hours of his arrest. The beleaguered businessman is wanted in India for defaulting on loans worth around ₹9,000 crore related to Kingfisher Airlines that was grounded in 2012. Mallya was declared a wilful defaulter last year.
285 killed, 1,073 injured during Myanmar water festival
At least 285 people were killed and 1,073 others were injured during a four-day annual water festival 'Thingyan' which happened from Thursday to Sunday across Myanmar, according to reports. As many as 1,200 criminal cases related to murder, theft, drug use, and group violence were registered during the near nation-wide water fight that welcomes the traditional New Year.
Why do astronauts age slowly in space travel?
According to Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, an astronaut travelling in space with his twin staying back at Earth may age slower due to a phenomenon called time dilation. Einstein treated time as a relative quantity which depended on an observer's relative speed to another observer. However, the relativistic effects could arise due to varying gravitational forces too.
Facebook owns world's top 4 most downloaded apps
Mark Zuckerberg Co-founded social media giant Facebook currently owns the four most downloaded non-gaming apps in the world, namely WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. While Messenger tops the App Store download charts, Facebook is the most downloaded app on Google Play. In terms of revenue, video and audio streaming app Netflix continues to be the world's highest grossing app.
Every Indian has right to use 'nation wants to know': Arnab
After Times Group sent journalist Arnab Goswami's new venture Republic TV a notice over the use of the phrase "nation wants to know", Goswami said, "Every Indian has a right to use that phrase." "[T]his phrase comes from the heart," he noted. Stating that he has been using the phrase for 20 years, Goswami said imprisonment threat won't deter him.
An imaginary town was once turned into a real place
The fake town of Agloe in New York was invented as a cartographical ploy in the 1930s, to stop people from plagiarising any map. However, after another cartographer included the place in his map, it was observed that an Agloe General Store had actually been built at the exact place Agloe was located on both company's maps.
World's oldest recorded joke is about a woman farting
The world's oldest recorded joke, traced back to 1900 BC, is, "something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap." The joke is known to be a saying of Sumerians, who lived in modern-day southern Iraq. The world's oldest top 10 jokes list was published by the University of Wolverhampton, UK.
Salman Khan dubs for Hanuman in new animated film
The trailer of animated film 'Hanuman Da Damdaar', in which actor Salman Khan has voiced the grown-up Hanuman, has been released. Other actors whose voices will be featured in the film include Makarand Deshpande, Raveena Tandon and Kunal Kemmu. Written and directed by Ruchi Narain, it is scheduled to release on May 19.
Jeweller awarded 2 yrs in jail for hiding Swiss bank account
An owner of a jewellery store in Dehradun, Raju Verma, has been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment for hiding his Swiss bank account from the Income Tax department. The court on Monday also slapped a ₹25,000 fine on Verma. However, the jeweller was granted a month's bail by the court for appealing his case in a higher court.
Website sells fake explosives, suicide vests for 'training'
Pennsylvania-based website Inert Products has been found selling replicas of explosives, suicide vests, and body parts for "training purposes". The site includes pressure cooker bomb worth about ₹1 lakh that can be connected to mobile phones. "We provide workshops specific to ISIS-inspired weaponry and tactics, with a focus on the devices used in these attacks," said an Inert Products executive.
Startup BookMyBai bans Bollywood celebs from hiring maids
Mumbai-based maid hiring service BookMyBai has banned Bollywood celebrities from hiring maids through its platform after over 20 celebrities allegedly mistreated their domestic help. BookMyBai's Co-founder Anupam Sinhal said the maids were abused physically and verbally, refused emergency leaves and even denied adequate meals. "We're fine if we don't earn money from a certain employer," he added.
India will see normal monsoon this year: Met Dept
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday said the country will witness a normal monsoon this year. This will be the second consecutive year with normal rain after India suffered back-to-back drought years before that. However, private weather forecasting agency Skymet had earlier predicted that the monsoon will be below normal this year and western India may experience deficient rainfall.
Usual Indian media hype, tweets Vijay Mallya on his arrest
After a London court granted Vijay Mallya bail hours after his arrest on Tuesday, the liquor baron dismissed reports on his arrest as "usual Indian media hype". He also claimed that he attended a scheduled extradition hearing. Mallya was arrested by UK Police based on a request by Indian authorities who have been seeking his extradition over.
Mallya arrested on behalf of Indian authorities: UK Police
Absconding businessman and liquor baron Vijay Mallya was arrested in London on Tuesday on an extradition warrant by India in an ongoing money-laundering case against him, UK Metropolitan police Scotland Yard has said. This comes after an Indian court had issued an open-ended non-bailable warrant against Mallya in connection with the 1995 FERA violation case.
Incident of man being dragged off plane humbling: United CEO
Following the incident wherein a passenger was dragged off a United flight, CEO Oscar Munoz said the man's treatment was a “humbling experience”, and the airline accepted full responsibility. “This will prove to be a watershed moment for our company, and we are more determined than ever to put our customers at the centre of everything we do,” he added.
No scope for romantic involvement: Avika on dating Manish
Actress Avika Gor, while addressing dating rumours with her co-star Manish Raisinghan, said he is just a few years younger than her father, so there is no scope for any romantic involvement. "A few people even suggested that I tie him a rakhi to convince everyone," she added. Avika further said they cannot let these rumours affect their equation.
Amol Palekar hardly has experience in censorship: CBFC chief
Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani said that veteran actor Amol Palekar hardly has any experience in the field of censorship. This comes after Palekar moved the Supreme Court seeking relaxation in the censorship of films. Pahlaj added, "[Palekar wants] films should be given censor certificates without any cuts or without even viewing. He has no idea what he's talking about."
Aamir Khan's uncle Nasir Hussain only man I ever loved: Asha
Veteran actress Asha Parekh has revealed that actor Aamir Khan's late uncle Nasir Hussain was the only man she ever loved. She added, "I was never a home-breaker. I was so happy to see...his grandson Imran Khan at my book launch." Notably, Nasir directed films like 'Dil Deke Dekho', 'Caravan', 'Pyar Ka Mausam', among others, featuring Asha Parekh.
Filled with great affection: Big B on Katrina, Shweta's pic
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Twitter shared a picture of actress Katrina Kaif with his daughter Shweta Bachchan-Nanda. "I do not know why, but I find this picture of Katrina and Shweta at a recent event, most charming and filled with great affection," read the caption alongside the picture. Notably, Amitabh worked with Katrina in the 2003 film 'Boom'.
Kvitova to be in French Open 4 months after knife attack
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who suffered a hand injury in a knife attack during a burglary at her home almost four months back, has entered the draw for the upcoming French Open. Kvitova, however, said, "this, unfortunately, does not necessarily mean that I will be ready to play in Paris." The former world number two is currently ranked 14.
9 years ago IPL began with McCullum's blazing 158*(73)
The inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League began with Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum scoring an unbeaten 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 18, 2008. The Kiwi batsman hit 10 fours and 13 sixes in his innings, which helped KKR post 222 in their 20 overs.
Player angry on being subbed, calms after coach kisses him
German league champions Bayern Munich's coach Carlo Ancelotti kissed French winger Franck Ribery on the cheek to calm him down after substituting him off the field in their match against Dortmund. Ribery appeared to be questioning the coach's decision before Ancelotti kissed him on his left cheek, following which Ribery began smiling and embraced the Italian coach.
Grofers slammed over 'insensitive' ad on Mother Of All Bombs
Twitter users have slammed on-demand online grocery delivery startup Grofers after it shared an ad that said 'Mother of all discounts missile dropped.' The ad has been called 'insensitive' for profiting from the 'Mother Of All Bombs' dropped by the US on ISIS locations in Afghanistan last week. One such tweet said, "Cashing in on bombing people? Annoying."
Birds sing shorter songs in response to traffic noise: Study
Birds sing shorter songs in response to traffic noise, which affects their ability to attract mates and defend their territory, according to a US-based study. Researchers found that birds also adjusted the length and frequencies of their songs in order to improve voice transmission. Researchers proposed temporary measures to reduce traffic noise, such as weekend road closures to benefit birds.
Freezer failure melts Arctic ice holding 22,000 yrs history
A freezer malfunction at the University of Alberta in Edmonton has melted part of the world's largest collection of ice cores from the Canadian Arctic. Extracted as ice cylinders from glaciers, some ice cores lost a third of their mass amounting to about 22,000 years of history. Ice cores help study the atmospheric history of the region and the planet.
First sulphur-eating shipworm found in Philippines
Scientists have discovered the first-ever giant shipworm in muddy lagoons in the Philippines. The baseball bat-sized animal's existence had been known for more than 200 years due to three-to-five-foot-long fossils. The worm relies on food-making bacteria living in their gills that use hydrogen sulphide as energy to produce organic carbon that feeds the shipworm, scientists said.
Indian Navy rescues 4 stranded off Mumbai coast
The Indian Navy rescued four crew members from a tugboat stuck in the waters off Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Monday night. The tugboat had run aground on rocks during low tide and begun to flood. Following this, the crew members were rescued by an Indian Navy helicopter and taken to INS Shikra for medical help.
Vijay Mallya arrested in London
Liquor baron and loan defaulter Vijay Mallya was arrested by London police on Tuesday. Mallya had appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court later in the day. The beleaguered businessman is wanted in India for defaulting on loans worth around ₹9,000 crore related to Kingfisher Airlines that was grounded in 2012.
Clicked selfie with her, never massaged or chatted: TVF CEO
TVF CEO Arunabh Kumar, an accused in sexual harassment case, has reportedly said in his statement to the police that he only clicked a selfie with the alleged victim. "I neither massaged her nor communicated with her through any electronic medium," Arunabh claimed. "I have never stripped in front of her nor did I pose any wrong gestures," he added.
The space between the eyebrows is called 'glabella'
The smooth area above the nose and between the two eyebrows is called 'glabella'. The name, which is known to have been first used during the early 19th century, is derived from the Latin word glabellus, which means smooth. It may also refer to the slightly depressed underlying bone in the area.
LeEco misused ₹1,200 crore meant for us: China taxi startup
Chinese ride-hailing service Yidao Yongche's CEO Zhou Hang has accused technology company LeEco of misappropriating ₹1,200 crore that was meant for Yidao. LeEco acquired a majority stake in the startup in 2015. "Yidao right now faces capital issues. And the most direct cause of this issue is LeEco taking Yidao's 1.3 billion yuan," Zhou said in a social media post.
Robot training to shoot guns isn't 'Terminator', says Russia
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has said that the humanoid robot 'F.E.D.O.R.' which is being trained to shoot guns with both hands, is not a "Terminator". The robot has already been taught how to use keys, extinguish a fire, drive a car, and use a saw and a welding machine. F.E.D.O.R. will reportedly go aboard a spacecraft in 2021.
Akhilesh should step down, make Mulayam SP chief: Shivpal
Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Tuesday said that party's President Akhilesh Yadav should step down from the post and make way for his father Mulayam Singh Yadav, as it would unite the whole family. Akhilesh had promised it before Uttar Pradesh election and he should fulfil it as three months have been completed, he added.
15 yrs of Cong rule can't match 2 yrs of AAP rule: Kejriwal
Urging voters to vote in favour of AAP, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that even ex-CM Sheila Dikshit's 15-year rule cannot match the work done by his government in the last two years. He further said that the power and water departments will be "snatched" from the Delhi government if BJP is voted to power again.
Remove Amma betrayer Sasikala from AIADMK: Panneerselvam
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Tuesday dubbed VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran as 'Amma (J Jayalalithaa) betrayers' and said that they must be removed from the AIADMK. Panneerselvam also reiterated his demand for a probe into Jayalalithaa's death and said that details regarding her treatment should be made public.
Snapchat shares lowest in a month over "poor India'' remark
The shares of Snapchat fell 1.5% on Monday, the lowest level in nearly a month, as CEO Evan Spiegel received criticism from Indians over his remark where he allegedly called India a "poor country". While #BoycottSnapchat continues to trend on Twitter in India, Snapchat's rating on the App Store has fallen to mere one star following negative reviews by Indians.
Ultralight paper device can be charged with body movements
Scientists have developed a lightweight, paper-based device that can harvest energy from body movements. The inner surfaces are coated with gold and a carbon polymer film, comprising the electric nanogenerator. Pressing and releasing the device for a few minutes charged the device to 1 volt, which was enough to power a remote control or a watch, researchers said.
1st known 'river piracy' case causes river to dry in 4 days
Scientists have observed the first case of "river piracy", in which the flow of one river is suddenly diverted into another. The diversion of meltwater due to the retreat of a glacier made Canada's Slims river disappear in four days, scientists said. Researchers attributed the first-ever phenomenon to human-caused climate change, warning of more global river piracy events in future.
Disabled people may not stand during national anthem: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday exempted several categories of disabled persons from standing during the national anthem before movie screenings. Notably, in an earlier order, the court had made it mandatory for every person to stand during the anthem before movie screenings. Meanwhile, the court also sent a notice to the Centre over making Vande Mataram mandatory in educational institutes.
ASOS sells maang teeka as 'chandelier hair clip'
British retailer ASOS has been slammed on social media for selling a maang teeka as a 'Faux Pearl Chandelier Hair Clip'. Twitter users posted, "Imagine going to the jewellers and asking for a 'Faux Pearl Chandelier Hair Clip'" and "Cultural appropriation is real." Following this, ASOS removed the jewellery, saying, "We apologise for any offence that may have been caused."
Melania nudges Trump to raise hand for national anthem
US First Lady Melania Trump nudged President Donald Trump to remind him to place his hand over his heart for the national anthem during the White House Easter Egg Roll. Videos show Barron and Melania raising their hands but Trump seemingly forgetting the etiquette. Trump said at the event, "We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation."
Kirana merchants very efficient in FMCG space: Adi Godrej
Godrej Group's Adi Godrej has said that in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, over 90% of the sales come from 'Kirana' merchants who are very efficient. According to him, e-tailers and modern retail have not made much progress in India. Further, commenting on India's growth being largely jobless, Godrej said, "That's not correct at all."
Pic of Kangana Ranaut in 'supergirl' costume surfaces online
A picture of Kangana Ranaut, wearing what appears to be a supergirl-like costume, has surfaced online. Reports suggest that the picture is from the sets of her upcoming film 'Simran'. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film is reportedly inspired by the life of an NRI nurse who was sent to prison for robbing banks to pay off her gambling debts.
Alia Bhatt stranded with drunk bodyguard at 3 am: Reports
According to reports, actress Alia Bhatt was stranded with her drunk bodyguard at 3 am. She had reportedly visited her rumoured boyfriend Sidharth Malhotra's house and called her bodyguard to escort her back to her home. The bodyguard responded after repeated calls. He has reportedly been fired by Alia's mother Soni Razdan.
CBFC demands for replacing the word sex toy in Noor: Reports
As per reports, Censor Board has asked for the word 'sex toy' to be replaced by 'adult site' in the upcoming Sonakshi Sinha starrer film 'Noor'. Further, it has also asked for the word 'Dalit' to be muted. Earlier, the Board had asked the film's makers to edit out 'Dutt' from the name of journalist Barkha Dutt in the film.
Virat Kohli passively adopts 15 disabled dogs in Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli passively adopted 15 disabled dogs from a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru. "While most people go for the cutesy ones, Virat chose to specifically take care of the crippled and blind ones", the rehabilitation centre's founder said. Kohli's visit was reportedly supposed to last 15 minutes but he stayed for almost an hour.
23 years since Brian Lara scored then world record 375 runs
West Indies legend Brian Lara broke Sir Garfield Sobers' world record of Test cricket's highest individual score by scoring 375 against England on April 18, 1994. Lara batted for almost 13 hours and struck 45 fours while facing almost 90 overs himself. Notably, six weeks later Lara scored the highest score in first-class history while playing for Warwickshire against Durham.
Dhoni doesn't have to prove anything to anyone: Warne
After former Indian captain MS Dhoni's finishing skills were criticised, Australian spin legend Shane Warne has said that the 35-year-old does not have to prove anything to anyone. Warne also applauded Dhoni's class and called him a great and inspiring captain. Dhoni's strike-rate in IPL 2017 so far has been 87.14 with an average of 15.25.
Australia's pace attack could decide Ashes series: Brett Lee
Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has said that the Australian pace attack could prove to be the difference between England and Australia in this year's Ashes series. "It's a pretty serious pace barrage that you've got. Australian bowling stocks now are pretty healthy", Lee said about the Australian Test team's pace attack.
Goa to stop hawkers from entering beaches
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar on Monday said tourism department personnel, including security guards and lifeguards, have been deployed to keep hawkers from entering popular beaches. Ajgaonkar said, "I have told them that if hawkers are found, you will be suspended." He added, "Some hawkers... what they do is... five-six of them hold foreigners' hands and they don't let go."
Bangkok to ban street food stalls from main roads
All kinds of stalls, including street food and counterfeit goods stalls, will be banned from main roads in Bangkok under a clean-up programme, said Wanlop Suwandee, chief advisor to Bangkok's governor, on Tuesday. "They will not be allowed for order and hygiene reasons," he added. Meanwhile, the decision has prompted an outcry in the Thai capital.
Denotifying highways is like encouraging liquor sale: Sena
Following Maharashtra government decision to denotify highways to circumvent Supreme Court's liquor ban, Shiv Sena has asserted that the move seems like an attempt to encourage the sale of liquor. "The way state government handed over the state highways to the planning authority, it may face contempt of court proceedings," Sena leader and state transport minister Diwakar Raote asserted.
IndiaNivesh invests ₹13 crore in AI startup Innefu Labs
Cyber-security and artificial intelligence startup Innefu Labs on Monday raised nearly ₹13 crore in a series A round of funding from venture capital fund IndiaNivesh. Innefu makes products primarily for banking and financial services industry with clients such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Mahindra and Mahindra.
Chinese man with gold worth ₹29L in jeans' pocket arrested
A Chinese national was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday for allegedly smuggling gold worth ₹29 lakh. The man, intercepted by customs officials after his arrival from Hong Kong, was allegedly carrying one kg of gold hidden in his jeans' pocket. The gold has been seized, a senior customs official has said.
Reliance beats TCS to become India's most valuable company
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries surpassed IT giant Tata Consultancy Services in intraday trade on Tuesday to reclaim its tag of India's most valued company. Reliance's market capitalisation touched ₹4.57 lakh crore, while TCS' valuation was at ₹4.56 lakh crore in early trade. Notably, Reliance has rallied 30% so far in the year following telecom venture Reliance Jio's launch in September.
Stand by my tweet on no loudspeakers in mosque, temple: Sonu
Singer Sonu Nigam tweeted that he stands by his statement that loudspeakers shouldn't be allowed in mosques and temples. On Monday, Sonu had tweeted about "forced religiousness" in India after being woken up by 'azaan' from a mosque. "Mohammed didn't have electricity when he made Islam...Why do I have to have this cacophony after Edison?" read one of Sonu's tweets.nn
IIT-D women asked to wear decent dresses for hostel event
A women hostel at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has put up a notice asking women to wear "full covered decent western or Indian dresses" for their hostel event scheduled for April 20. The notice, put up at Himadri hostel and signed by the warden, was shared by 'Pinjra Tod' group that termed it as an act of moral policing.
Will test missiles weekly, monthly and yearly: North Korea
North Korea's Vice-Foreign Minister Han Song-ryol, in an interview with BBC, said his country will be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Any military action against it by the US would prompt an "all out war", he added. Earlier, US Vice President had warned North Korea to not test the resolve of President Donald Trump.
Why are the minarets of the Taj Mahal tilted outwards?
The four minarets surrounding the Taj Mahal in Agra are designed with a slight outward lean, to protect the Taj in case they collapse. The tilt seeks to ensure that the minarets will fall away from the tomb in case of calamities such as an earthquake. Additionally, the minarets' tilt provides an optical illusion, making the pillars look perfectly vertical.
BBC once reported there is no news, played music
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) radio service in London on April 18, 1930 announced that "there is no news". The announcement was followed by piano music. BBC stated that the "flood of news, official or otherwise, had dried up" and listeners who tuned in on Good Friday were informed that there was no news.
Einstein offered Nobel Prize money in divorce before winning
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein offered the Nobel Prize money to his wife Mileva Maric as part of a divorce settlement in 1919, before he even won the prize. He was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect".
Shiv Sena backs Sonu Nigam's tweet on azaan
Shiv Sena has supported singer Sonu Nigam's tweet against 'azaan on loudspeakers', stating, "noise pollution is like slow poison which should be stopped". "Whoever has tweeted isn't important, talking about noise pollution and its effects on people is an important matter," said Sena MP Manisha Kayande. There should be no noise between 10pm to 6am in the city, she added.
I wake up to the sound of church bells and the Azaan: Pooja
Filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has tweeted that she wakes up each morning to the sound of church bells and the Azaan. This comes after singer Sonu Nigam tweeted that he is not a Muslim and has to be woken up by the Azaan in the morning. He further wrote in his tweet that it is "forced religiousness".
Mohanlal to play Bheem in ₹1,000 crore Mahabharata film
Malayalam actor Mohanlal will be seen playing the role of Bheem in 'The Mahabharata', which will be produced on a budget of ₹1,000 crore by UAE-based Indian businessman BR Shetty. The film, based on Malayalam novel Randamoozham, will retell Mahabharata's story from Bheem's perspective. Being directed by VA Shrikumar Menon, the movie is scheduled to release in early 2020. nnnn
I am retired hurt: Sunil Grover to Rishi Kapoor
Comedian Sunil Grover, while responding to actor Rishi Kapoor's tweet requesting him and Kapil Sharma to reconcile, said that he is retired hurt. Kapil had shouted on Sunil on a flight and reportedly also assaulted him physically. Sunil Grover has not shot for The Kapil Sharma Show following the brawl.
Google to pay Russia ₹50 cr over pre-installed Android apps
Google has reached a ₹50 crore settlement with Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service agency in a case that revolved around how Google requires handset makers to pre-load their devices with Android apps. Google will no longer demand exclusivity of its applications on Android-based devices in Russia and will not restrict the pre-installation of rival search engines, the regulator said.
WhatsApp testing feature to notify contacts of number change
Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature on its app that will notify the selected contacts of the users when they change their phone number. As of now, users require to personally message contacts and groups to inform them that they have changed their number. WhatsApp is also said to be testing a live location feature.
Millionaire buys billboards urging Elon Musk to 'dump' Trump
Silicon Valley-based millionaire lawyer and venture capitalist Doug Derwin has purchased hoardings to urge Tesla CEO Elon Musk to quit US President Donald Trump's advisory panel. Derwin claims to have already purchased $500,000 worth media including newspaper and television ads, with the intention to spend $2 million more. Derwin has also launched a website featuring videos of upset Tesla owners.