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Indian telcos' revenue dips first time in 9 yrs due to Jio
The annual revenue of Indian telecom firms declined for the first time since 2008-09 to ₹1.88 trillion in 2016-17 due to competition from Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio, according to a CLSA report. It may further decline to ₹1.84 trillion in 2017-18, it added. Jio's aggressive pricing forced other telecom firms to cut prices, which affected their revenues, the report said.
Choice of life partner most important choice: Axis Bank CEO
Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma, while speaking at IIM Ahmedabad, said, "The choice of life partner is the single most important choice you will make in your life." "[W]hen you are out there, looking for a partner, look beyond their looks, their success, their style," she added. "The...strength of your relationship...is going to come from their character," she further noted.
Reliance Jio still luring customers to new offer: Vodafone
Vodafone has complained to telecom regulator TRAI that Reliance Jio is still "luring customers" to subscribe to its Summer Surprise offer despite the regulator finding it in violation of norms. Jio is continuing with this offer in the garb of configuration changes, it said. Jio's continuation of the scheme paints a wrong picture to customers, Vodafone added.
Today's heroines don't know how to be friends: Salman
Actor Salman Khan has said actresses in the current generation need to learn from the yesteryear actresses on how to be friends with their contemporaries. "I think it was the best quality their generation would have. We lack that quality today," Salman added. The actor was speaking at the launch of veteran actress Asha Parekh's autobiography.
Sushant Singh Rajput buys a Maserati Quattroporte
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has bought himself a blue-coloured luxury sports saloon, Maserati Quattroporte. Singh shared a picture of himself with the car on Facebook, and wrote, "I've been playing with the miniature model of this car since I was a kid. It was about time to own the beast". The car has a starting price of ₹1.5 crore.
I wanted to make a film featuring Akshay Kumar: Shah Rukh
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he wanted to produce a film featuring actor Akshay Kumar, but the story and other details of the project couldn't be worked out. He added, "It should've been done a long time back." Shah Rukh further said it's very good that Salman Khan and Karan Johar are producing an upcoming film starring Akshay.
Footballer punches rival in match, referee fails to notice
Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris punched a player from a rival team during a match, but did not get booked as the referee did not see it. Benfica was 1-0 up in injury time when Samaris committed a foul outside the box for which he was given a yellow card. A scuffle then broke out wherein Samaris discreetly punched the player.
BJP candidate touted as slum dweller is actually crorepati
A BJP candidate for the upcoming MCD polls in Delhi Sunita Kaushik, touted as a slum dweller and the face of the city's urban poor, turned out to be a crorepati. In her election affidavit, Kaushik reported assets worth over ₹1 crore, including two residential houses. AAP spokesperson Dilip Pandey termed BJP's support for the poor "hypocrisy" and "fake".
Teaching Malayalam made mandatory in all Kerala schools
Kerala government has promulgated an ordinance making it mandatory for all state schools, including both private and government schools, to teach Malayalam. Any school or teacher disobeying the provision would have to face legal consequences, the law states. The Kerala High Court had in 2012 struck down a similar order stating that students from other states also studied in Kerala.
Pakistan plans to export donkeys to China
Pakistan is planning to export donkeys to China under its Donkey Development Programme, in a bid to attract Chinese investors in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan is also aiming at increasing donkeys' population in its province as the animal is highly valued in China for its hide which is used to manufacture medicines.
Nigerian military releases 593 cleared Boko Haram suspects
Nigeria's military on Monday released 593 people after clearing them of having ties with the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, according to reports. The military has arrested thousands in its fight against Boko Haram's insurgency which aims to create an Islamic caliphate in Nigeria. The insurgency has killed over 20,000 people and forced over 20 lakh to flee their homes.
France to close its oldest nuclear plant by April 2020
The French government on Sunday announced the closure of its oldest nuclear power plant at Fessenheim by April 2020, once a new generation reactor in Flamanville is operational. The closure of the 40-year-old plant was a 2012 electoral promise by French President Francois Hollande. Hollande had promised to curb French dependency on nuclear power and develop other renewable energy sources.
Qualcomm sues Apple for iPhone 7 chips' underused potential
Qualcomm has sued Apple for not "utilising the full performance" of its modem chips in iPhone 7 smartphones. The chipmaker also accused Apple of "misrepresenting the performance disparity" between phones using Qualcomm's and Intel's chips adding, "Apple refuses to acknowledge the...value of those technologies." Earlier, Apple accused Qualcomm of overcharging for royalties in a $1 billion lawsuit.
Why did eBay sell its India operations to Flipkart?
After Flipkart announced the acquisition of eBay's India operations and raised $500 million from it, eBay's CEO Devin Wenig said, "Flipkart had a very strong close to last year". "There weren't going to be 10 winners, but maybe only one or two. And Flipkart, given all of that, was the natural party to align with", he added.
India to go out of its way to secure Jadhav's return: Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday asserted that India would go out of its way to ensure the return of Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death in Pakistan for spying. She warned Pakistan of consequences in diplomatic relations if the sentence is not revoked. India had earlier termed the sentence as a "premeditated murder".
Govt plans to fix quantity of food served in restaurants
The Centre is planning to fix the quantity of food served by restaurants and hotels to stop food wastage. It is drafting a questionnaire for eateries to explain what dish sizes they should serve. "If someone eats two idlis, why serve four? It's wastage of food and also money people pay for something they don't eat," Consumer Affairs Ministry said.
Petrol pumps threaten to remain shut every Sunday: Report
Petrol pump owners across India threatened to not purchase petrol and diesel on May 10, and shut outlets every Sunday if demand of higher margins is not met, reports said. The weekly Sunday off will start from May 14, while from May 15 dealers will operate from only 9 am-6 pm. The agitation would continue till higher margins are announced.
There is a 'suicide forest' in Japan
At the base of Japan's Mount Fuji lies the Aokigahara forest, which is also called the 'suicide forest'. Referred to as the 'perfect place to die', it is known as the world's second most popular suicide location. Sign boards at the entrance aim to remind visitors about their families and feature messages about life being precious and suicide hotline numbers.
Space shuttle's six-inch tile stolen from NASA exhibition
A six-inch piece of thermal tile lining the belly of a space shuttle was stolen from an exhibit at NASA Kennedy Space Center over the weekend. The tile was never the part of a space flight and was only used for training purposes. NASA's security has asked the people to report to their local authorities of any leads.
LeEco calls off $2 billion acquisition of TV maker Vizio
Chinese technology conglomerate LeEco has called off its planned $2 billion acquisition of US television maker Vizio, citing "regulatory headwinds." LeEco Chairman Jia Yueting last year admitted that the company was facing a cash crunch and got over-extended in its global strategy. The company has also been accused of being behind on payments to suppliers and delaying employee salaries.
MobiKwik gets ₹6 cr from Cisco, BCCL in Series C funding
MobiKwik has received about ₹6 crore (about $930,000) from existing investors Cisco and BCCL as a part of its $50-million Series C funding round. Earlier, MobiKwik had raised ₹47 crore from GMO Venture Partners Inc, MediaTek and existing investors Sequoia Capital and Tree Line Asia. MobiKwik was founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife duo Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku.
Every 8th Punjabi suffering from mental illness: Survey
A National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) survey for the year 2016-17 has revealed that every 8th person in Punjab, that is nearly 21.9 lakh, is suffering from a mental illness. The survey further claimed that out of these people, 80% are not receiving any access to treatment. Nearly 0.5% of the surveyed people have suicidal tendencies, the study added.
Students made to clean school due to lack of cleaning staff
The students of a government school in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district are made to clean and mop their classrooms and corridors regularly due to the shortage of sweepers. Reportedly, there are 132 vacant posts of grade four type employees in 232 schools in four divisions of the district and the education department provides ₹500 to every school facing crunch of sweepers.
Govt launches 'Nakshe' web portal for accurate Indian maps
The Central government on Monday launched 'Nakshe', a dedicated web portal allowing Indians to download accurate Indian maps prepared by the Survey of India. Aadhaar number, however, has been made mandatory to allow access to the free maps "only to Indians", Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said. Notably, users would be able to download three maps per Aadhaar card per day.
75% villages along Ganga Open Defecation Free: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that over 75% of villages along river Ganga have been declared Open Defecation Free. Since the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014, over 1.8 lakh villages and three states have become ODF, he added. "If Gandhiji undertook satyagraha to free the nation, it is the time to undertake swachchhagrah," PM Modi asserted.
Bird strikes man riding Ferrari Land roller coaster
A video has emerged of a bird slamming into a man riding the 177 kmph Red Force roller coaster at the opening of Ferrari Land at Portaventura World, Spain. Footage shows him removing the bird after it seemingly "wraps itself" around his neck. He turns towards his friend, pointing to his bloodied cheek, but goes back to enjoying the ride.
Kylie Jenner goes to prom with rejected teen as his date
Television personality Kylie Jenner attended a high school prom night in California with a teenager who was initially turned down by a girl. She reportedly heard about his lack of a prom date on social media. "Imagine rejecting a prom date and the guy that asked you takes Kylie," wrote the teenager's friend on Twitter. nn
Ex-Italian PM Berlusconi kisses lambs in veg Easter campaign
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has appeared in a campaign promoting a vegetarian Easter, angering the meat industry. A campaign video says, "Be like him. He saved five lambs from the Easter slaughter," while showing Berlusconi kissing and feeding lambs using a baby's bottle. Although newspapers earlier reported that he had turned vegetarian, he denied making such a statement.
Man gets tackled by deer in parking lot
A 25-year-old man, Cary McCook, was tackled by a deer in a hotel parking lot in British Columbia, Canada. McCook suffered minor injuries including a sore shoulder during the tackle. The incident reportedly occurred on April Fools' Day, and nobody believed McCook until he recently shared the CCTV footage he had obtained from the hotel.
Won't be able to write about my life in a book: Salman Khan
Actor Salman Khan has said that he would never be able to write about his life in an autobiography. He added, "I think it's the bravest thing for anyone to write their autobiography." Salman said this at the book launch of veteran actress Asha Parekh's autobiography titled 'The Hit Girl!'
Vin Diesel pays tribute to Paul Walker at 'Fast 8' premiere
Actor Vin Diesel paid a tribute to his late co-star Paul Walker at the premiere of the film 'The Fate of The Furious'. "There wasn't a second we made this movie, not a minute, not a day that went by that we weren't thinking about our brother Pablo," said Vin. Walker's mother and daughter were also present at the premiere.
Sunil to get new show on channel airing Kapil's show: Report
As per reports, comedian Sunil Grover has been offered to host a new comedy show by Sony TV, the channel which also airs 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Ali Asgar, Sugandha Mishra and Chandan Prabhakar, who previously featured on Kapil's show will reportedly be a part of the new show. Sunil's show will reportedly be aired from June.
Pink, blue diamond earrings expected to fetch up to ₹440 cr
Two pink and blue pear-shaped diamond earrings are together expected to fetch up to ₹440 crore ($68 million) in an auction next month. The 14.54 carat 'Apollo Blue' earring and the 16 carat 'Artemis Pink' earring will be sold separately. Auction house Sotheby's stated that the stones are "by far the most important pair of earrings ever offered at auction".
In Photos: Traditional sports tournament concludes in Jaipur
The traditional sports tournament, which recently concluded in Jaipur, featured competitions in games including Rumal-Jhapatta (Grab the handkerchief), Satoliya or Pithu, Kabaddi and archery among others. The competition saw participants playing the games in traditional attires. Participants at the tournament came from cities including Bikaner and Jaipur among others.
Fans play Super Mario in baseball stadium with VR scoreboard
American baseball team Pittsburgh Pirates have installed an LED screen in their home stadium, which allows fans to play virtual reality games during intervals. A video showed a fan playing Super Mario on the 11-foot-high, 136-foot-long screen during a recent match. The screen, which converts into a scoreboard while a match is in progress, also has other games.
Mumbai Indians players make lip dub of 'I gotta feeling'
Mumbai Indians have uploaded a lip dub video of their players and staff on Black Eyed Peas' song 'I gotta feeling'. The video shows Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Johnson, Parthiv Patel, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah among others, dancing on the song, using props like wigs and party specs. Rohit Sharma starts the vocals while Harbhajan Singh also features in the video.
Video: Tourist refuses to move smelly feet off headrest
A tourist refused to remove her "smelly" feet from the headrest of a bus seat, a 21-year-old from Thailand has claimed. He said, "I asked her many times to put her feet down but she would not do it... Would she have done this in her own country?" The video, taken during the approximately 6-hour Bangkok-Sukhothai journey, has gone viral.
No haters can f*ck with my baseline: Amy to body-shamers
Comedian Amy Schumer took to Instagram to post photos of herself in a bikini while sharing the message, "I feel great. No haters can [f*ck] with my baseline". This comes after swimwear designer Dana Duggan criticised Schumer for her cover photo on InStyle magazine, which features her in a white swimsuit. Duggan reportedly stated that Schumer looked "like a pig".
United Airlines passenger dragged off an overbooked plane
United Airlines sparked outrage on Monday after a passenger was physically dragged off an overbooked flight. Videos show officers yanking the passenger from his seat and dragging him while he bleeds and his body is limp. The man reportedly told the staff he is a doctor who had to reach his patients, while United claimed its employees needed extra seats.
US spy agency authorised to spy on BJP: WikiLeaks
Whistleblower agency WikiLeaks has claimed that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) was authorised to spy on foreign-based political organisations, including India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The NSA was also authorised to spy on international bodies such as the UN, International Atomic Energy Agency, World Bank and International Monetary Fund among others, WikiLeaks further said.
Which Railway zone has most number of ticketless passengers?
The most number of ticketless passengers have been caught in the Northern Railway zone every year since 2013, according to a report based on the data provided by the government. The Northern zone is closely followed by the South Central and Central zone. The government said over ₹800 crore has been received in dues from these ticketless passengers since 2015.
Bengaluru ranked top paying city for professionals in India
Bengaluru has been ranked the top-paying city for professionals in India with an average yearly salary of ₹14.6 lakh, by the Randstad Salary Trends Study 2017. It was followed by Mumbai and Hyderabad with average yearly salaries of ₹14.2 lakh and ₹13.6 lakh respectively. Java programmers are the best-paid professionals in the country, with an average salary of ₹18 lakh.
UP bans management committee within 200m of exam centres
The entry of schools' management committee members within 200 metres of an examination centre has been banned to check cheating by students in Uttar Pradesh, Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma said on Tuesday. Running of schools at least 220 days in a year has also been made mandatory. Furthermore, sale of stationery and clothes in private schools has also been banned.
Hijacked Indian ship rescued, pirates flee with 9 hostages
Somali security forces on Monday rescued hijacked Indian cargo ship 'Al Kausar' and the pirates fled to land with 9 of the 11 crew members as hostages. The pirates abandoned two crew members in a car after they were chased, officials said. The commercial vessel was hijacked earlier this month off the coast of the African country.
British Vogue hires a male Editor-in-Chief for 1st time ever
Fashion magazine British Vogue has appointed Edward Enninful as its first ever male Editor-in-Chief in its 100-year history. The Ghanaian-born former model and stylist Enninful is set to take over the position from current Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman from August 1. Enninful is also said to be the first non-white man to edit a mainstream women's fashion magazine.
Review films 3 days after release: Tamil actor to reviewers
Actor Vishal, known for his work in Tamil films, requested reviewers to give reviews only after three days post the release of a film. "Don't do reviews before even the first show is over... It's hurting that particular filmmaker," added Vishal. Rajinikanth said, "Please see that you (reviewers) do it in a right way using right words without hurting anyone."
If your English isn't fluent, people look down on you: Arjun
Arjun Kapoor, while discussing about speaking English in India, said, "No matter how intelligent you are, if your English language is not fluent, people look down upon you. It is a shame." Arjun added, "Knowing English is good, but why do we feel embarrassed to speak in our native language? Why do people start judging you based on that?"
Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar backs startup Sports Flashes
Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar has invested an undisclosed amount in New Delhi-based sports content app Indian Sports Flashes. Global Edusports Ventures' Sandeep Singh also participated in the funding. This comes almost three weeks after the startup raised angel funding from Bajaj Motors' Joint MD Vikas Bajaj. Sports Flashes was founded in 2016 by Raman Raheja and Keshaw Sinha.
EC postpones Anantnag Lok Sabha by-poll in J&K to May 25
Following the large-scale violence ahead of by-polls, the Election Commission on Monday postponed the by-poll to the Anantnag Lok Sabha seat by over a month to May 25. It was earlier scheduled to be held on April 12. This comes after Srinagar by-polls registered only 6.5% polling due to the violence that killed 8 civilians and injured 100 security personnel.
What are provisions of new Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill?
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2016 seeks to impose stricter penalties for traffic violations, including increasing the fine for drunken driving to ₹10,000 from ₹2,000. It also seeks to make services like issuance of licence transparent and online, and provides for punitive action against officials in case of delay in issuance of documents to eligible applicants.
Delhi Metro to launch housing scheme with 2BHK, 3BHK flats
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will launch a housing scheme in May with 2BHK and 3BHK flats in Janakpuri and Okhla, Delhi. The flats, set to cost between ₹60 lakh and ₹1.20 crore, will be delivered within two years, a senior official said. The DMRC will also build a commercial complex near Jantar Mantar to rent out space for offices.
Noise pollution exceeds permissible limit in 7 Indian cities
The average level of noise pollution exceeds permissible limits in seven cities of the country including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, the government said on Monday. This was revealed through the data collected from a network of 70 noise-monitoring stations under National Ambient Noise Monitoring Programme. The data included noise due to horns, air conditioners, refrigerators, and gensets.
2 killed in shooting at California elementary school
At least two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Northpark Elementary School in California's San Bernardino on Monday, according to reports. Police officials said the shooting is believed to be a murder-suicide and added that it took place inside a classroom. Students from the school were evacuated immediately to a high school nearby.
Trump hires United to remove SC justices, tweets user
Reacting to a passenger being dragged off United Airlines flight, a user tweeted, "Trump hires United to forcibly remove remaining Supreme Court justices." Other tweets included, "united:fly the friendly skies unless we volunteer you as tribute" and "Girls who have not gone anywhere except travelling between Virar & Dadar on Mumbai local are vowing not to travel by United Airlines".
We expect seniors to be mature: Tennis fed on Bhupathi, Paes
All India Tennis Association Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee has said he expected senior players Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi to behave more maturely, following the spat between the two over Leander's exclusion from Davis Cup. "Both of them are over 40 years...the reactions they have given could have been much better...We have to talk to them," said Chatterjee.
PM Modi compares Aussie PM's India visit to Smith's batting
In his speech during Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull's maiden visit to India, PM Narendra Modi referred to Aussie captain Steve Smith's batting in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. "I hope your visit to India is as productive as it has been for Steven Smith's batting, the other Australian Captain," said Modi. Smith had scored three centuries in four Tests during the series.
RCB lose to KXIP by 8 wickets despite De Villiers' 89*(46)
Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered their second loss of the season, going down against the Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets on Monday. Batting first, the Bengaluru-based side were restricted to148, despite AB de Villiers' unbeaten 89(46). Punjab chased down the target with 33 balls to spare, riding on South African opener Hashim Amla's 58*(38) and skipper Glenn Maxwell's 22-ball 43*.
Golf championship jacket bought for ₹300 sells for ₹90 lakh
A green jacket presented to a winner of the Augusta Masters' Golf tournament in the 1950s was sold for $139,000 (₹90 lakh) at an auction on Saturday. The jacket was originally bought for $5 (₹300) at a Toronto thrift store and has its name tag removed. However, its authenticity has been confirmed by the Augusta National Golf Club.
10-year-old Indian boy wins go-karting tournament in Italy
Ruhaan Alva, a 10-year-old boy from Bengaluru won the Easykart Championship, a go-karting tournament, in Lonato, Italy, on Monday. Ruhaan finished first in the Easykart 60 category, for racers aged between nine and 13 years. He started in pole position among 27 racers in the 12-lap race, overtaking two competitors in the final lap to finish first.
O'Keefe fined for sexual remarks at female player, partner
Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe has been fined Australian $20,000 for making sexual remarks at a female cricketer and her partner under the influence of alcohol. A journalist revealed O'Keefe made "sexual, not homophobic" comments to cricketer Rachael Haynes and her partner at the Cricket New South Wales event. Invitees had earlier tried to get O'Keefe out of the function.
United CEO refuses to apologise after man dragged off flight
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz has refused to apologise after the airline was slammed over a passenger being dragged off an overbooked flight. In a letter to employees, he said he was "upset," adding that he "emphatically" stands behind his employees and that the passenger "defied" officers. Further, crew members have claimed the passenger was "disruptive and belligerent."
Student helps deliver baby on train; gets advice on WhatsApp
Vipin Khadse, a final year MBBS student, helped a woman give birth on a moving train in Maharashtra. The 24-year-old used WhatsApp to seek instructions from his seniors and even revived the newborn who had not been breathing. The relatives of the patient gave Khadse ₹101 to thank him for the delivery.
SC rejects PIL to declare Indus Treaty as unconstitutional
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking to declare the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as illegal and unconstitutional. The litigant had argued that the Indus pact was not a treaty at all as it was not signed in the name of the President of India by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
China offers concessions to avert trade war with US: Reports
China will offer US better market access for financial sector investments and US beef exports to help avert a trade war, reports said. This comes after US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to a new 100-day trade plan last week. Earlier, Trump called China a currency manipulator and threatened to impose tariffs on its goods.
Arsenal lose 0-3, suffer 5th Premier League loss in 8 games
Arsenal slumped to a 0-3 defeat against 16th-placed Crystal Palace on Monday, their fifth loss in their last eight Premier League games. Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and Luka Milivojevic scored for Palace, while Arsenal didn't find a single shot on target in the second half. This was Arsenal's fourth consecutive away defeat, marking their worst away run in 22 years.
Teaser of Chris Hemsworth starrer Thor: Ragnarok released
The teaser of the Chris Hemsworth starrer upcoming Marvel superhero film Thor: Ragnarok was released on Monday. It also stars Tom Hiddleston as Thor's brother Loki and Cate Blanchett as the character Hela. The film is intended to be a sequel of the earlier films on Thor. Directed by Taika Waititi, the film is scheduled to release on November 3.
Why do wine bottles have an indent at the base?
The indent at the base of most wine and champagne bottles is called a punt. According to one theory, it aims to give the impression that the bottle contains more liquid than it actually does. Another theory states, it adds strength to the base, helping the bottle withstand pressure that the contents go through during the corking process.
China offers ₹46 lakh rewards for info on foreign spies
China is offering Beijing's citizens cash rewards of up to 500,000 yuan (₹46 lakh) for intelligence on foreign spies infiltrating Chinese society. Authorities said they wished to use citizens to erect a Great Wall protecting China. The country recently launched a 'Dangerous Love' anti-spy campaign alerting Chinese women to the threat of being charmed by spies interested in state secrets.
Told to collect dues of ₹30L, end the matter: Shilpa Shinde
Television actress Shilpa Shinde has claimed she was asked to collect her dues of ₹30-32 lakh and end the matter pertaining to her sexual harassment case against TV producer Binaifer Kohli's husband Sanjay. "Problem of harassment is rampant in the television industry," said Shilpa while adding that she found it strange that few people in the TV industry showed support.
Fox to investigate sexual harassment claim against TV anchor
Fox News parent 21st Century Fox said it will investigate a sexual harassment claim against TV anchor Bill O'Reilly, who saw several companies pull their ads from his news show. A woman claimed O'Reilly revoked an offer to secure her a job on the network after she declined his invitation to join him in his hotel suite in 2013.
Trailer of Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar's web series released
The official trailer of the Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar starrer web series titled 'Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat' has been released. Ram will be seen playing the role of an actor who's addicted to alcohol. Meanwhile, Sakshi will portray a counselor who helps Ram's character give up alcohol. The first episode will be streamed on YouTube on April 16.
Harry Potter and Cursed Child breaks Olivier Awards record
The play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has won a record-breaking nine awards at UK's Olivier theatre awards. It won awards for best new play, best actor, best director and best actress in a supporting role, among others. Previously, the play was declared the most nominated new play in the awards' history with 11 nominations.
13-year-old girl has had four hearts
A 13-year-old girl from UK, Chloe Narbonne, had four hearts by the time she was 12 years old. Narbonne, who was born with a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, is known as the youngest person in Europe to receive an artificial heart. She was 11 years old when a heart failure was first detected.
Govt pressure forced Air India to revoke Sena MP ban: Report
Pressure from the government forced Air India to withdraw its flying ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad after he assaulted an airline employee, reports said. “We had to withdraw the ban despite the fact that the MP did not apologise,” an official said. The ban was revoked after a Civil Aviation Ministry letter “advised” the airline to do so.
Pellet guns last resort to disperse mob: Centre tells SC
The Centre on Monday assured the Supreme Court that using the pellet guns to disperse protesters in Kashmir valley is the absolute last resort and the idea is not to kill anybody. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the apex court that the government is also exploring other options like rubber bullets instead of pellet guns to disperse the crowd.
Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016, which will impose stiffer penalties for traffic rules violations. The bill proposes a three-year jail term for parents of minors caught driving and causing fatal accidents, and a ten-fold increase in compensation for families of accident victims. The bill also seeks to make issuance of driving licenses online.
RSS converts 53 Christian families in Jharkhand in a month
At least 53 families in five tribal-dominated villages "returned to Hindu-fold" in one month as part of RSS' "Christianity-free" block campaign in Jharkhand's Arki, RSS workers claimed. They claimed that these families had been "hijacked" by Christian missionaries over the past decade. "You cannot call it conversion. We are only bringing our lost brothers and sisters back," they claimed.
Chechnya opens 1st gay concentration camp since Hitler-era
Russian republic of Chechnya has opened the world's first concentration camp for homosexuals since Hitler, according to reports. Gay men are tortured with electric shocks and beaten to death at the camps. This comes after it was claimed that three gay men were killed and 100 had been detained in Chechnya last week. Notably, Chechen society considers homosexuality a shame.
Sweden holds minute's silence for Stockholm attack victims
Swedes observed a minute of silence across the country on Monday for the victims of last week's truck attack in Stockholm which killed four people and injured 15 others. Prime Minister Stefan Lofven vowed his country will 'never go back' to recent levels of mass immigration after it emerged the terrorist who carried the attack was a failed asylum seeker.
Trump aide drew plan on napkin to partition Libya into three
US President Donald Trump's Deputy Assistant Sebastian Gorka illustrated his idea of partitioning Libya into three parts by drawing a picture of the North African country on a napkin in a meeting with a European diplomat. The diplomat called Gorka's proposal "the worst solution" for war-torn Libya. Gorka is competing for the job of presidential special envoy to Libya.
SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh pays ₹2 lakh in SEBI case
SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh has settled proceedings against him by regulator SEBI into alleged disclosure lapses in his purchase of shares in the airline. Singh paid ₹2 lakh towards settlement charges under SEBI regulations that allow settling pending proceedings without admission or denial of any wrongdoing. SEBI had initiated its probe after it found Singh failed to make required disclosures.
Telecom sector's revenue dipped 10.5% due to Reliance Jio
The revenue of telecom sector from consumer services like mobile telephony and data dipped 10.5% in December quarter, according to regulator TRAI. The drop in revenue followed Reliance Jio's free services, which other telecom operators struggled to compete with. Jio launched its services commercially in September and became the first company to clock 100 million subscribers in just 170 days.
Haven't spoken to Honey Singh for the longest time: Badshah
Rapper Badshah has admitted that he hasn't spoken to Yo Yo Honey Singh for the longest time. Badshah said, "He has stayed away due to health issues or issues I'm not aware of but since he is not active, he is not working." Badshah added, "I would make songs when he was active and even now when is not around."
If professional, Tabu's sister would've been big star: Rishi
Actor Rishi Kapoor has tweeted that Tabu's elder sister Farha Naaz would have been a big star in Bollywood, had she worked professionally. He added, "(She is) one of the prettiest heroines and a wonderful actor." Rishi and Farha featured together in films including 'Naqab' (1989), 'Naseeb Apna Apna' (1986) and 'Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani' (1988).
I'm shy, an introvert but SRK helped me open up: Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone has said that she is a shy person by nature and an introvert but Shah Rukh Khan helped her in opening up and meeting new people. She worked with SRK in 'Raees'. Sunny is currently taking lessons from Aamir Khan's acting coach who has helped her with learning Hindi and also with testing her in new areas.
Kim denies rumours of going bankrupt post split with husband
Actress Kim Sharma denied rumours that had emerged of her going bankrupt after she separated from her husband Ali Punjani, a Kenya-based businessman. "I can't wrap my head around all these different angles and "groundbreaking" details everyone seems to know so much about," tweeted Kim. She also quoted playwright William Shakespeare while tweeting, "There is much ado about nothing."
Sakshi Malik climbs to 5th spot in World Wrestling rankings
India's Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has climbed up to world number 5 in women's 58kg freestyle in the latest standings released by the United World Wrestling. Wrestler Sandeep Tomar also broke into the top 10 of men's freestyle wrestling, reaching the seventh position in the 57kg category. Malik and Tomar are preparing for May's Asian Championships.
PM Modi inaugurates world's most advanced nanobiotech centre
PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on Monday inaugurated the world's most advanced nanobiotechnology research centre, a joint venture between TERI and Deakin University, Australia. The TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, established in Gurugram, aims to support and nurture innovative ideas for existing problems of Indian agriculture among other sectors.
UK MP calls Johnson 'US poodle' for dropping Russia trip
UK's Liberal Democrat party leader Tim Farron has called Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson "a poodle of Washington" for cancelling a diplomatic trip to Russia after the US launched missiles on Syria in response to a chemical attack. The move showed the UK has no "real influence" over world events, the Syrian government's ally Russia said.
12 Germans face charges for 'distributing swastika stickers'
Austrian police have charged 12 Germans, eight men and four women, with violating anti-Nazi laws for reportedly putting swastika stickers on bar coasters and raising their arms in an Adolf Hitler salute, according to reports. The accused, who are in the 18 to 65 age group, have denied any wrongdoing. Notably, Austria strictly prohibits praise or propagation of Nazi ideology.
50 injured after two trains collide in Russia
At least 50 people were injured on Saturday night after a train going from Moscow to Brest collided with a commuter train, according to reports. Four railway carriages were derailed, suspending the railway traffic. The accident is believed to have been caused by a malfunction of the commuter train's emergency brakes, however, a probe into the incident has been launched.
16 Opposition parties urge EC to restore paper ballot system
A delegation of 16 Opposition parties met the officials of the Election Commission on Monday and demanded that the old system of ballot paper be used for the elections, instead of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The delegation included Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma, CPI's D Raja, along with representatives of BSP, DMK, Trinamool Congress, among others.
Jadhav’s execution by Pak will be premeditated murder: India
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar on Monday summoned Pakistan High Commissioner and issued a demarche saying proceedings that led to Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence were "farcical". Adding the Indian High Commission wasn't informed about the trial, the demarche stated, "If basic norms of law and justice are not observed, the government and people of India will regard it as premeditated murder."
Longest int'l cricketing career spanned for 30 yrs, 315 days
The record for the longest international cricketing career is held by former England player Wilfred Rhodes, who played for 30 years, 315 days. Rhodes made his debut in June 1899, and played 58 Tests, with his last day in cricket being April 10, 1930. He retired as the oldest player to play a Test, aged 52 years and 163 days.
Lipstick Under My Burkha eligible to compete at Golden Globe
The film 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' has been declared eligible to compete at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. The film was selected by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association after its screening at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. The director of the film, Alankrita Shrivastava, can now choose to submit the film for nomination at the upcoming Golden Globes.
What does it mean for a film to be declared tax-free?
If a movie is declared tax-free in India, it means that the state has waived off the entertainment tax. Different states levy a different percentage as entertainment tax and individually decide on the tax-free status of a film. Tax exemption is provided on the basis of the film's subject, to ensure that the movie is seen by more people.
'World's largest grave' was once up for rent
Homestay startup Airbnb in 2015 rented out what is believed to be the world's largest grave, which has remains of over six million people. It was part of a competition which offered two people a night in Paris' catacombs with a 'real bed', dinner and private concert. Airbnb reportedly paid up to ₹2 crore to rent the tunnels.
Man holds record for stopping take off of 2 aircraft at once
Chad Netherland from the United States restrained the take off of two Cessna aeroplanes in opposite directions for 1 minute and 0.6 seconds, setting the Guinness World Record for the 'longest time restraining two aircraft'. He set the record at the Richard I Bong Airport in Wisconsin, United States in July 2007.
Kavita slams Shilpa for yr-long silence on sexual harassment
Kavita Kaushik has slammed Shilpa Shinde for staying quiet for a year on the alleged sexual harassment by Sanjay Kohli, husband of 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!' producer Binaifer Kohli. She said, "If you don't raise an alarm (as a public figure), you're setting a bad example for all women." Kavita added that the "woman card" should be used carefully.
Anupam Kher to create website to help depressed people
Anupam Kher has said that he will be creating the website 'Anupamcares.com' to help deal with people in grief, depression, setback and sadness. "I plan to have one or two professional psychiatrists on the website," added Kher. He made the decision when he received 300 mails in a day after urging people to write to him if they needed help.