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Sketch shows Kangana's first look as Rani Laxmibai: Reports
A sketch showing Kangana Ranaut as freedom fighter Rani Laxmibai has surfaced online. As per reports, the sketch is said to be the first look of the actress from the upcoming film 'Manikarnika- The Queen of Jhansi'. However, there has been no official confirmation from the film's makers about the sketch. The film will be directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi.
Sindhu comes from set down to reach Singapore Open quarters
Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who is ranked world number two by the BWF, came from a set down to register a victory against Indonesia's Fitriani Fitriani to reach the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open on Thursday. Sindhu defeated the 18-year-old world number 28 Indonesian by a 19-21, 21-17, 21-8 scoreline.
AB de Villiers and son watch Virat Kohli batting in the nets
Royal Challengers Bangalore's South African batsman AB de Villiers and his son sat behind the nets and watched Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli batting in the nets. Kohli, who had suffered a shoulder injury during the India-Australia Test series, is available for selection for RCB's next Indian Premier League fixture against Mumbai Indians scheduled for April 14.
Substitutes allowed to keep wickets under new cricket rules
The Marylebone Cricket Club, international cricket's law-making body, has allowed substitutes to keep wickets under its new set of rules, following an injury to the team's primary wicketkeeper. Umpires will however need to give their approval for the change to prevent misuse of the law. Substitutes will still not be allowed to bat, bowl or lead the side.
Opposition should stop banging its head on EVMs: Naqvi
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said Congress and other Opposition parties should stop banging their heads over the faulty EVM issue and accept defeat. The Opposition should introspect as to why they lost instead of crying foul over the EVMs, he added. Earlier, the Election Commission threw an open challenge to prove that EVMs could be tampered with.
Elephants self-aware of their bodies being obstacles: Study
Asian elephants displayed self-awareness to recognise their bodies as obstacles to succeed in problem-solving, strengthening evidence of their intelligence, a recent study has revealed. Researchers attached a stick to a mat on which elephants were standing. The elephants were required to pass the stick to the experimenter by stepping off the mat in which they succeeded, showing 'body-awareness'.
J'khand police launch Tare Zameen Par project for poor kids
With a motive to enlighten children in Naxal-affected areas of Jharkhand's Palamu district, the state police have initiated a 'Tare Zameen Par' programme to encourage children to lead a happy life. Police appealed the locals to donate bags, shoes, books and clothes that would be distributed among poor children. Such contributions would restore confidence in state's police, officials said.
Indian software engineer wins UN open-source tool challenge
An Indian software engineer has won the top prize at a global challenge for an open-source tool that enables users to interactively view UN General Assembly resolutions and understand voting patterns of member states. Abdulqadir Rashik, also an entrepreneur, is a frequent contributor to such UN challenges, and has won the top prize in a previous competition as well.
New video shows moments before man dragged off United flight
Newly-released footage shows 69-year-old United Airlines passenger David Dao arguing with law enforcement officers before they forcibly drag him off an overbooked flight. Dao can be heard repeating, "I am not going," and threatening to file a lawsuit against United. When officers say they will have to drag him, he replies, "Well, you can then drag me. I don't go."
Amazon spent ₹10cr on Founder Jeff Bezos' security last year
American e-commerce major Amazon spent over ₹10 crore on the security of Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos last year, according to company's filings. The money spent on security was in addition to other Amazon facilities available to people associated with the company. Amazon called Bezos' security expenses "reasonable" citing that a similar amount was spent on his security in 2015.
Pakistan hasn't shared Jadhav's location, condition: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay on Thursday asserted that the government was not aware of the condition and location of Kulbhushan Jadhav. "So far Pakistan has denied all our requests for consular access. The so-called legal process done by Pakistan was opaque," he added. Jadhav is a kidnapped innocent Indian and a retired Navy officer, Baglay added.
SC directs Govt to include Urdu in NEET from 2018-19 onwards
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to include Urdu as a medium in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test from academic session 2018-19 onwards. The Students Islamic Organisation had filed a plea requesting the court for the inclusion of Urdu in NEET 2017. "The exam is on May 7, it's not possible this year," the SC added.
President Pranab Mukherjee clears all four GST bills
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday cleared the four legislations related to the Goods and Services Tax Bill. These are the Central GST Bill, the Integrated GST Bill, the UT GST Bill and the Compensation to states GST Bill. With the clearance, it can be expected that the new tax regime will be rolled out from July 1 as planned.
Not too late to fire the FBI Director: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that it is not too late to ask FBI Director James Comey, who is currently investigating if the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election, to step down from his position. Comey was appointed to the position for a fixed ten-year term in 2013 by former President Barack Obama.
There was once a piano made out of cats
A piano made out of cats, called Katzenklavier, is believed to have been invented in the 17th century. Historical descriptions state that the instrument consisted of a keyboard, with seven to nine cats held in cages corresponding to the pitch of their sounds. The cats' tails were pinned down and a key would slam a nail down into the tails.
Scientists confirm galaxies are connected by dark matter web
Canada-based researchers have captured the first image of a dark matter bridge that connects galaxies. The composite image was created from images of over 23,000 galaxy pairs located 4.5 billion light-years away. The finding confirms predictions that galaxies across the universe are tied through a 'cosmic web' connected by dark matter, believed to make 25% of the universe, researchers said.
Techie held for live-streaming sex with unsuspecting wife
Hyderabad cybercrime police have arrested a 33-year-old software engineer for allegedly live-streaming sexual intercourse with his unsuspecting wife on a porn website to make quick money. While the woman filed the complaint in November about "somebody" posting videos showing the two having sex on several porn sites, it turned out that her husband was behind it.
UK needs Sikh values of equality, respect post Brexit: May
British PM Theresa May on Thursday said Britain needs Sikh values of equality and respect more than ever as the country forges a "new and ambitious role" in the post-Brexit world. "I send my best wishes to everyone in Britain and around the world celebrating Vaisakhi...when families and friends come together to commemorate the birth of the Khalsa," she said.
Kim Jong-un orders 23% of capital's population out: Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered 23% of Pyongyang's residents to urgently evacuate, according to reports. The purpose of the evacuation is reportedly to purify the capital and allow only elite class to live there. Those chosen by authorities to move were reportedly people whose relatives defected to South Korea, used drugs or counterfeit money, and distributed pirated films.
North Korea ready for 6th nuclear test: US monitoring group
Satellite images suggest that North Korea is "primed and ready" to conduct a nuclear test, its sixth since 2006, US-based monitoring group 38 North said on Thursday. Notably, North Korea has warned that it is ready for a "war" after the US deployed a naval strike group to the region over concerns about the country's missile programme.
US police raid brothel after condom-clogged pipe gives clue
Hundreds of condoms that clogged a sewer pipe led police to raid a massage parlour in Texas, US, and arrest two people for prostitution and other crimes, according to police documents. A real estate agent who recently took over the property had reported the blockage. A police raid later found a woman in a massage room with a nude male.
Shia LaBeouf to livestream month in isolated Finland cabin
Actor Shia LaBeouf is spending a month isolated in a cabin in Finland as part of an exhibition titled #AloneTogether, which is being livestreamed. His only communication with the outside world is via text messages to visitors at Helsinki museum. #AloneTogether also features his partners, Nastja Rönkkö and Luke Turner, who are in separate cabins and cannot talk among themselves.
United flight wasn't overbooked: CEO after man dragged off
After videos of a passenger being dragged off a United Airlines flight for being overbooked surfaced online, CEO Oscar Munoz has admitted that the flight was not technically overbooked. The four airline employees who needed the seats, were not fare-paying passengers, therefore not "booked". Munoz has apologised for the incident, stating, "I continue to be disturbed by what happened."
Court suggests changes in Amul ice-cream ads after HUL row
Amid the hearing on Hindustan Unilever’s plea against Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, the Bombay High Court suggested changes that could be made to Amul ice-cream ads in order to reach a compromise. It suggested that Amul ice-cream makers change the wording in their ad's voiceover. Notably, HUL sued GCMMF over its advertisements, saying these harmed its Kwality Wall's brand.
Malayalam actor Munshi Venu passes away aged 63
Malayalam actor Munshi Venu on Thursday passed away at the age of 63 due to kidney failure in Thrissur, Kerala. He was reportedly undergoing dialysis since last year. The actor has featured in over 60 Malayalam films. He is known for his performance in films like 'Pachakuthira' (2006), 'Salt 'n' Pepper' (2011), 'Kanyaka Talkies' (2013), among others.
Dilip Kumar joins Facebook; shares video with Saira Banu
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has made an account on Facebook and among his first posts was a video of himself along with wife Saira Banu. In the video, Saira is asking Dilip how the biscuit tastes. The video has been captioned, "Irritating pain in lower back. A refreshing cup of tea is always welcome."
Man decorates his car with rainbows to support gay son
Geoff Thomas from Sydney, Australia has decorated his car in rainbow colours in support of marriage equality for his gay son. Thomas' move has drawn support from various pro-marriage equality groups. His car will be driven as part of a tour around two states, where Thomas will stop to speak to locals about marriage equality.
Show that lets men guess if woman is fat or pregnant slammed
A Dutch game show was slammed by people for an episode which had an all-male panel 'guess' whether a woman was pregnant or fat. "For everyone thinking The Netherlands is great. We reached a new low yesterday night," tweeted a user. Reportedly, one of its episodes had a segment where contestants guessed if a man was Chinese or Japanese.n
Dipa Karmakar, Sakshi Malik receive Padma Shri awards
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar and wrestler Sakshi Malik were awarded the Padma Shri by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday. Rio Paralympics gold medalist Mariyappan Thangavelu and discus thrower Vikas Gowda were also given the award. The Padma awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day, with Virat Kohli and Deepa Malik also being named.
For each slap on my Jawan lay down 100 jihadi lives: Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir posted a series of tweets in response to a video of CRPF jawans being kicked and tortured by Islamists. Gambhir also tweeted about Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian naval officer who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court. "Stand up for your countrymen, especially when they devote their life for the country's safety! #KulbhusanJadhav," wrote Gambhir.
India won the inaugural Asia Cup on this day in 1984
The Indian cricket team lifted the inaugural edition of the Asia Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium on April 13, 1984. The tournament was played between India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in a round-robin format. India defeated rivals Pakistan by 54 runs in the final round-robin match of the tournament to lift the trophy.
Japan uses robot volleyball players to train national team
Japanese Volleyball Association is using robot volleyball players to help out the national team players with training and drills. The robots, which simulate the opponent team's blockers, consist of three pairs of hands fixed to mobile torsos, which can move back and forth on a fixed track behind the net. The robots also help train against various defensive formations.
Study finds first ever evidence of rescue behaviour in ants
Researchers have found the first evidence of rescue behaviour in a termite-eating ant species, Megaponera analis. The ants carried their wounded fellows after sensing chemical signals. To check whether the rescue behaviour was focused on injured nest-mates, researchers cut off legs of some ants and found that only ants belonging to the same colony were carried back to the nest.
Earth-sized planets with two suns could be habitable: NASA
A NASA study has found that an Earth-sized planet with two host stars could support life. Scientists studied a hypothetical water-covered planet in the double-star system of Kepler-35A and B, which hosts a planet eight times the size of Earth. The findings showed that an exoplanet located at an optimum distance from stars could retain its water and remain habitable.
UP private schools asked to submit fee structure in 15 days
Uttar Pradesh government has asked all private schools to submit details of fees charged, payments made to teachers, and other details within 15 days. The schools have also been asked details of all allowances charged from students and commercial activities taking place on campuses. Private schools had earlier contended that they have to charge a higher fee to maintain standards.
Haryana IAS officer Kasni transferred for 68th time in 33yrs
With the latest reshuffle of 19 IAS officers in Haryana, senior bureaucrat Pradeep Kasni was transferred for a record 68th time in his 33 years of service. The IAS officer faced as many as three transfers within a period of one month during September 2016. He was transferred 13 times under the present BJP government during the last 2.5 years.
Octopuses and squids can edit over 50% of their genes: Study
Researchers have confirmed that octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish can recode over half of their genetic structures. The creatures use enzymes to pluck out specific RNA bases to replace with a different base, a process called RNA editing. Previous studies have shown that the mechanism to make proteins not encoded in DNA is found in molluscs for adapting to temperature changes.
Most lightning strikes survived by a person is seven
Roy Sullivan from Virginia, United States, who was struck by lightning seven times between 1942 and 1977, is known to have survived the most number of lighting strikes, according to the Guinness World Records. Often referred to as the 'human lightning conductor', he lost his eyebrows and also suffered chest and stomach burns, during the incidents.
Private pictures of Miley Cyrus leaked online
Private pictures of actresses Miley Cyrus, Suki Waterhouse and Rosario Dawson have been leaked online. The pictures were allegedly leaked from their phones and published on a website which has previously leaked personal pictures of numerous Hollywood celebrities. Earlier, private pictures of Emma Watson, Amanda Seyfried, Rose McGowan, Analeigh Tipton and Dylan Penn have also been leaked.
Sonam tweets Esha's pic on Abhay's fairness cream remarks
Sonam Kapoor tweeted a picture of Abhay Deol's cousin Esha Deol in a fairness cream advertisement and asked for Abhay's thoughts on it. This comes after Abhay slammed Bollywood actors, including Sonam, for endorsing fairness creams. Responding to Sonam, Abhay tweeted, "[This] is wrong too". After this, Sonam was trolled on Twitter and deleted all tweets related to this conversation.n
Google India launches app for food delivery, home services
Google has started rolling out an Android app called 'Areo' in India that lets users order food and hyperlocal home services from local providers. Areo aggregates services like beauty, plumbing, electrical work, fitness training, and physiotherapy among others. Google has reportedly partnered with Indian startups like UrbanClap, FreshMenu, and Faasos to provide the services.
United CEO refuses to resign after flyer dragged off flight
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on Wednesday refused to resign, saying, "I was hired to make United better and we’ve been doing that and that’s what I’ll continue to do." Munoz said United hasn't been able to contact the passenger dragged off the flight. "I do look forward to a time when I can... apologise directly to him," he added.
Kejriwal wants EVM to work like Sisodia does for him: Tiwari
Reacting to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's remarks against the use of EVMs, BJP Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari said, "Kejriwal wants EVMs to work like Manish Sisodia does for him." He also took to Twitter to say, "Few people sit in someone's lap for power, and later celebrate happiness on their defeat! Jaago Voter Jaago."
Musk asks investors doubting Tesla board to buy Ford stock
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday responded to investors seeking the addition of independent directors to the electric carmaker's board by suggesting they should buy rival carmaker Ford's stock. Five investment groups penned a letter urging Tesla to appoint directors who don't have ties to Elon Musk and to re-elect all its directors annually, citing concerns over the company's governance.
Uber's secret tool 'Hell' spied on rival's drivers: Report
Taxi-hailing service Uber reportedly built a software called 'Hell' to spy on drivers of its biggest US rival Lyft from 2014 to 2016. According to the report, Uber created fake Lyft rider accounts to find the location of all its drivers. Additionally, Uber ascertained which drivers were working for Uber and Lyft both, and then convinced them to leave Lyft.
Researchers 3D-print objects that transform shape on heating
Researchers have developed a 3D printing method to create objects that permanently transform into different shapes in response to heat. The objects were created by printing layers of shape memory polymers with each layer designed to respond differently to heat. The approach increases the potential of 4D printing, researchers said, referring to the shape-shifting properties as the fourth dimension.
Operation Meghdoot to take Siachin was launched on this day
Indian Armed Forces' Operation Meghdoot was launched on April 13, 1984 to capture the Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir. A platoon of 4 Kumaon led by then-Captain Sanjay Kulkarni planted the first Indian flag on the glacier, which began the operation. For the last 33 years, Indian troops have been deployed at the world's highest and coldest battlefield.
Video: California cop punches black man for jaywalking
A video shows a California police officer throwing a black man to the ground and repeatedly punching him in the face. The incident began after the officer told the man to stop after he was seen jaywalking, but the man ignored the officer, the police said. The officer is to face a criminal investigation for his "disturbing and unreasonable" actions.
Donald Trump changes stance on NATO, says it's not obsolete
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he believes that the NATO military alliance is no longer "obsolete". "I complained about that a long time ago and they made a change," Trump added. He further said that he had changed his views after NATO's leaders assured him that the group would turn its attention to combating groups like ISIS.
Russia and China may have hacked Brexit vote site: Report
Foreign governments such as Russia and China may have been involved in the collapse of the website which allowed Britons to register to vote in last year's Brexit referendum, a British lawmakers' report has claimed. Adding that the incident had no material effect on the outcome, the lawmakers said the government needs to ensure future elections and referendums are monitored.
Airtel, Vodafone using unfair means to stop user exits: Jio
Reliance Jio has alleged that incumbents are using “unfair and deceptive” methods like lining-up customised retention offers for subscribers willing to move out of their network. In a letter to TRAI, Jio asked it to take “strongest action” against three operators, namely Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea. It also asked TRAI to recommend “highest penalty” for "gross violation" of licence norms.
Infosys names Ravi Venkatesan as Co-chairman post Murthy row
Infosys on Thursday named Ravi Venkatesan, former chairman of Microsoft India, as Co-chairman of its board, where he was already an independent director. The appointment comes after a public disagreement with Co-founder Narayana Murthy, who had raised concerns about the company's governance, and pay hikes of top executives. Notably, Venkatesan has been on the Infosys board since 2011.
Team RPS wore black armbands after Tiwary's father expired
The Rising Pune Supergiant players wore black armbands as a gesture of respect for the passing away of the father of middle-order batsman Manoj Tiwary during their IPL fixture against Delhi Daredevils on Tuesday. The 31-year-old did not feature in the playing eleven because of the bereavement and was replaced by Rahul Tripathi, who made his debut for the side.
Ravi Shastri forgets Man of the Match award in presentation
Commentator Ravi Shastri forgot to announce the Man of the Match award while conducting the post-match presentation in Mumbai Indians' IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. Shastri interviewed Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma before ending proceedings. He then realised he had not announced Jasprit Bumrah's award, and apologised before asking Akash Ambani to present the award.
EPL player of season could not convert one pass for 77 mins
Leicester City forward, Jamie Vardy, who was crowned the EPL Player of the Season last year, reportedly failed to make a single successful pass in his team's Champions League quarterfinal fixture against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. The 30-year-old English striker attempted two passes during the 77 minutes, both failed to reach their intended target.
Video: Fireball-like meteor spotted in California
Residents of California recently observed a meteor blazing across the night sky. Meteors are pieces of dust, rock and ice that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn out leaving a streak of light due to friction. According to the American Meteor Society, there were at least 260 reports across the Southwest US about the meteor with no reported injuries and damage.
PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on its 98th anniversary. "Saluting the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Their valour and heroism will never be forgotten," PM Modi tweeted. Nearly 1,000 people were killed when General Dyer ordered his troops to fire on the crowd in Amritsar's Jallianwala Bagh.
72-year-old who built his own tomb commits suicide
A 72-year-old in Kerala, who had built his own tomb in 2014, committed suicide on Monday. Joseph Konur, who was reportedly against religious malpractices and extremism, had recently ordered the tomb to be cleaned. He was suffering from severe pain, and said in a note, "The pain is unbearable, so I am dying. No one is responsible for my death."
Magadh Univ staff to be fired if at tea stalls during work
New Vice-Chancellor of Bihar's Magadh University Qamar Ahsan has framed rules stating that a staff member stands risk of being fired if found at tea stalls during work hours. He further instructed the establishment staff that there should be no files left at the table each day. "I am determined to get the MU back on rails," Ahsan asserted.
Hungarian top court repeals village's ban on mosques, burqas
Hungary's Constitutional Court has repealed a ban by a village on the construction of mosques and headscarves worn by Muslim women. The ban aims to limit freedom of conscience and religion, as well as freedom of speech, the court said. The mayor who led the ban had said that the ordinance was adopted to defend the village's community and traditions.
Louis Vuitton's new collection trolled by people online
Reacting to Louis Vuitton's new collection of bags which features works by artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh, a person wrote, "I seriously hope this is a very limited edition". "Leonardo da Vinci must be turning in his grave! Terrible on so many levels!" wrote another user. "[I]t looks soooo fugly," read another post.
Designer trolled for starting funding page for medical bills
Fashion designer Dan Single, who has worked with celebrities like Kate Moss and Kanye West, was trolled for setting up a crowdfunding page to help with his medical bills. "How come you can fund partying, drinking and overseas trips but not your own recovery?" a person commented. Notably, Dan had featured in BRW magazine's 'Young Rich' list in 2009.
United reimburses all flyers of flight where man was dragged
America's United Airlines has announced it will be compensating the cost of tickets to all passengers aboard the flight where a man was violently dragged off the plane. The man along with three others was ordered off the plane to make room for employees of a partner airline. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz has apologised for the incident.
Amazon employee out-earned Founder Jeff Bezos last year
The head of Amazon Web Services including cloud services, Andrew Jassy, earned more than Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos last year. While Jassy received $35.4 million in stock and about $179,000 in salary, Bezos received his usual $81,840 in annual salary and $1.6 million in security services. Bezos is currently the world's second-richest person with a $77.7 billion fortune.
First-ever study reveals why shoelaces get untied repeatedly
In a first, a study explains why shoelaces may keep getting untied. While running, the foot repeatedly strikes the ground at seven times the force of gravity continuously, dislodging the knot. As the knot loosens, the swinging leg applies an inertial force on the free ends of the laces pulling them out, causing a knot failure.
Scientists measure brightness of universe with NASA probes
Scientists are calculating the upper limit of the cosmic optical background, the total amount of light produced by all of the galaxies in the universe. The measurements are being made using NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, currently beyond Pluto in the Kuiper belt. The findings would reveal the number and location of stars, also giving insights on dark matter, scientists said.
NASA releases new night light map of India taken from space
NASA has released new maps of Earth at night, offering views of human settlement patterns across the planet. The maps, covering several regions across the planet including India, were made using remote sensing satellites. Using this, researchers can investigate how cities expand, monitor light intensity to estimate energy use and economic activity, and aid in disaster response, NASA said.
4,620 Indians hold record for world's largest tree hug
The largest tree hug consists of 4,620 people and was achieved by Asianet News Network in Thiruvananthapuram, India, according to the Guinness World Records. The attempt was made on the United Nations' 'International Day of Forests' on March 21, 2017, and aimed to promote the importance of trees and forests. The theme of the event was 'My Tree, My Life'.
Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place 98 years ago
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar on April 13, 1919, wherein thousands of people in a public protest meeting were fired upon under the command of Brigadier-General Dyer. While British officials declared 379 deaths in the massacre, the Indian National Congress estimated over 1,000 deaths. Dyer stated that the firing was to 'punish the Indians for disobedience'.
Apple tax demands to make in India rejected due to GST: Govt
A government official has said that Apple's demand for tax exemptions to manufacture in India were rejected by the Finance ministry as the decision can only be taken by the goods and services tax (GST) council. The technology major had sought concessions such as duty exemption on manufacturing and repair units, components, and capital equipment for smartphones for 15 years.
Company makes 'edible water bottle' to end plastic packaging
A London-based company is making 'edible water bottle' from seaweed extract in a bid to stop plastic waste generation. The 'Ooho!' water ball is biodegradable and can be consumed as a whole or by tearing a hole and pouring the contents in the mouth. The edible bottle is also claimed to be cheaper to produce as compared to plastic.
ScoopWhoop CEO responds to molestation allegation on Founder
ScoopWhoop's CEO Sattvik Mishra on Wednesday in an email to employees responded to the molestation allegation against Co-founder Suparn Pandey by an ex-employee. He wrote, "If there is any merit in the case against anyone in the company, strictest action will be taken". This comes after Pandey's application for anticipatory bail was denied by the court.
Delhi-based online lingerie startup Clovia raises ₹25 crore
Delhi-based lingerie and sleepwear e-tailer Clovia has raised over ₹25 crore in fresh funding nearly two years after Series A round. Singularity Ventures and Sagacito Co-founder Ravi Dhariwal with existing investor Ivycap Ventures participated in the round. Clovia, formerly called Cloe, was founded by husband-wife duo Neha Kant and Pankaj Vermani with Suman Choudhry and Aditya Chaturvedi in 2013.
33% Indian tech institutes forged data to get AICTE approval
Around 33% engineering and technical colleges reportedly submitted fraudulent data related to the number of staff, students, and infrastructure to get approval from the All India Council for Technical Education. According to reports, the irregularities were uncovered during a surprise inspection of 311 institutes. A major penalty would be imposed on these institutes and they may even face closure.
Indian airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi by 2017 end
Various domestic airlines in India are reportedly preparing to roll out in-flight Wi-Fi with 5Mbps speed by the end of 2017. "The prices will vary according to the airlines and offerings that the passenger selects," an official from Honeywell Aerospace, enabling airlines to go online, said. The DGCA and the Civil Aviation Ministry have given their approval to the project.
Body, seen tossed from plane, found on roof of hospital
The body of a man, who witnesses claimed was tossed from a plane, landed on a hospital roof in Sinaloa state, Mexico on Wednesday, said an official in the region home to notorious drug traffickers. Sinaloa Deputy Attorney General Jesus Martin Robles said the body showed injuries related to a strong impact. Two more bodies were found in the area.
Gold worth ₹16 crore found in Iraqi tank bought on eBay
Two British restorers found five gold bars, reportedly worth £2 million (₹16 crore), hidden in an Iraqi tank bought on eBay. A video shows the restorers, who were looking for guns, discovering the gold while exploring the £30,000 tank. They reported the find to the police, adding, "We'll get a receipt and hopefully, just hopefully, we'll get to keep it."
Sewer hole explodes after man throws lit cigarette in it
A viral video on social media shows a sewer hole in Iran exploding after a man throws a lit cigarette in it. The video shows a man emptying waste in the hole and leaving, following which another man throws his cigarette inside it. The resulting explosion throws the latter to the ground and he is seen crawling away.
Airtel drops 'officially' from 'fastest network' ad over Jio
Telecom major Bharti Airtel has modified its ‘fastest network’ commercial campaign by dropping the word “officially” from it after rival Reliance Jio contested the claim. Advertisement regulator ASCI had asked the company to modify or withdraw the commercial by April 11. The modified advertisement pitches Airtel as “India’s fastest network” without the word “officially”, as was in the earlier ad.
Jude Law to play Dumbledore in next Fantastic Beasts film
Hollywood actor Jude Law will be seen playing the young Albus Dumbledore in the nsecond film of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' franchise. The upcoming film will portray Dumbledore's life before he became the head of wizardry school Hogwarts. Previously, actors Richard Harris and Sir Michael Gambon have played Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise.
There is time, I am not going anywhere: Alia on N'tnl Awards
Actress Alia Bhatt, while speaking about not winning National Awards yet, said, "There is a lot of time. I am not going anywhere." Further, Alia said she did not feel bad about not winning a National Award this year. Notably, Alia won the Best Actress Filmfare Award and Star Screen Award for her performance in the 2016 film 'Udta Punjab'.n
UEFA treated blast as if beer can was thrown: Dortmund coach
Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel accused UEFA of not taking the attack on the team bus seriously, saying they treated it as if "a beer can had been thrown at the bus." Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final against Monaco, scheduled for Tuesday, was shifted to Wednesday after the blast. "We were told by text message (that we were playing)," said Tuchel.
Virat Kohli declared fit to play in the IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has been declared fit to play the upcoming matches of the Indian Premier League. BCCI's medical team reassessed his fitness and declared him match fit for RCB's match against Mumbai Indians on Friday. Kohli had suffered a shoulder injury in the Ranchi Test against Australia last month and had been out of action since.
Not too sure if MS Dhoni is a good T20 player, says Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said he is "not too sure" if ex-skipper MS Dhoni is a good T20 player. "He is a champion ODI player but when it comes to Twenty20 cricket, in 10 years, he has got one fifty...that's not the best record," said Ganguly. Dhoni has scored 28 runs in three IPL matches this year.
Shoaib dedicates Man of the Match award to wife Sania Mirza
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik dedicated his Man of the Match award from the third ODI against West Indies to wife Sania Mirza, on the couple's seventh wedding anniversary on April 12. Shoaib had hit a century in the ODI on Tuesday, after which Sania tweeted, "Yay @realshoaibmalik well doneeeee." Shoaib responded on Twitter by dedicating the award to her.
Sachin, Aussie PM launch India-Australia sports partnership
Sachin Tendulkar and Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull attended the launch of a joint India-Australia sports partnership in Mumbai on Wednesday. The two countries will collaborate on athlete and coach training, sport science, sport governance and grassroots participation. Turnbull announced two Australian universities would assist India in establishing a National Sports University in the country.
Scientists claim to develop vaccine for acne
US-based scientists claimed to have developed a vaccine that can block the acne-causing effects of the P. acnes bacteria without harming its benefits. The vaccine, awaiting clinical trials, has been successfully tested on skin samples from acne patients, scientists said. According to UK's National Healthcare System, around 80% of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by the disorder worldwide.
Not in a position to judge legality of Jadhav's sentence: UN
United Nations is not in a position to judge the Pakistani legal process that imposed the death penalty on Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian Navy officer accused of spying, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. "Overall in terms of relations between India and Pakistan, we underline...the need for the parties to find a peaceful solution," he added.
Model Gigi Hadid to meet Sonam Kapoor during India visit
American model Gigi Hadid, who is set to visit Mumbai on April 27, will meet actress Sonam Kapoor during her visit. "I am excited to welcome Gigi in India," Sonam was quoted as saying. Earlier, it was reported that Hadid will attend singer Justin Bieber's concert in India along with boyfriend Zayn Malik.
Bihar medicos to pay ₹15L for quitting PG courses
The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Cabinet has decided to make medical students sign bonds before admission in the PG courses in government colleges. Under these, the students will have to sign an undertaking that they will pay ₹15 lakh if they quit the course midway. Also, the students need to serve at least three years in Bihar or pay ₹25 lakh.
Fast & Furious 8 strangest in the film franchise: Review
Fast & Furious 8, which released on Wednesday in India, is the "strangest, most outlandish entry" in the Fast & Furious film series, wrote Hindustan Times. Indian Express wrote that Charlize Theron "rules this one" while Times of India wrote, "The plot leaves room for yet another outing." It was rated 2/5 (HT), 1.5/5 (Indian Express) and 3.5/5 (TOI).
In how many ways can a batsman now be dismissed in cricket?
According to MCC's new laws of cricket, a batsman can be dismissed in nine possible ways after "handling the ball" dismissal was clubbed into "obstructing the field". The other dismissals include hit wicket, hitting ball twice, and getting timed out, in which a new batsman is dismissed if he is not ready to play his first ball within 3 minutes.
SC says being a woman cannot be ground for lesser punishment
The Supreme Court has said being a woman cannot be a ground for lesser punishment. The SC ruled this while setting aside a lower court order which had reduced a woman's jail term convicted of attempted murder. "Women are competing (with) men in the criminal world...Therefore, concept of criminal justice is not necessarily synonymous with social justice," the court said.
I-T notice to Rajasthan tea seller for giving ₹1 crore dowry
The Income Tax Department has sent notice to a Rajasthan tea stall owner, Leela Ram Gujjar, after a video surfaced on the internet showing him giving a dowry of ₹1 crore. He recently married off his six daughters and four of them were allegedly underage. Gujjar has been asked to produce documents to show the source of the money.
What are the provisions of the newly passed HIV AIDS Bill?
The HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017, passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, promises equal rights to the people affected by HIV and AIDS in getting treatment, admissions in educational institutions and jobs. The bill also ensures that no HIV test, medical treatment or research will be conducted on an infected person without his informed consent.
What are Jadhav's options to challenge Pak death sentence?
Ex-Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death in Pakistan for spying, has two options to challenge the country's Field General Court Martial verdict. He can appeal to the Pakistan's Military Appellate Tribunal or appeal in a civilian court for a review of the judgment. Earlier, Pakistan Defence Minister said Jadhav had 60 days to appeal.
Mann ki baat bolu toh it won't be appropriate: Tiger on RGV
Actor Tiger Shroff, while reacting to Ram Gopal Varma calling him a 'transgender' and 'woman', said, "Mann ki baat bolu toh it won't be appropriate!" Tiger added, "I have said this before... everybody has...freedom of speech of course, RGV is a senior, he has been in the industry for years, whereas I have recently entered the industry."
Ex-Indian player Mankad has a cricket rule named after him
Former Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad has a cricketing rule named after him in the Marylebone Cricket Club rule book. The Mankad rule, named following a dismissal involving the player, relates to a non-striker's run-out by a bowler before he delivers the ball. Mankad ran out Australia's Bill Brown while bowling during the second Test of India's 1947/8 tour to Australia.
What is smartwatch for when we have smartphone: Huawei exec
The rotating CEO of Chinese smartwatch maker Huawei, Eric Xu Zhijun at a recent event said, "I'm always confused as to what smartwatches are for when we have smartphones". He added he would never wear any smartwatch. Zhijun said that he keeps reminding Huawei's wearable development team to consider whether there are tangible needs for these products in the market.
If EVMs were tampered, Akalis would be in power: Punjab CM
Amid allegations that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were tampered with, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has said that if the EVMs were fixed, Akalis would have been in power. Earlier, BSP chief Mayawati and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had alleged EVMs tampering in the recent Assembly elections. Notably, the Election Commission announced an open challenge to hack the EVMs.