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By-polls for Jaya's seat cancelled over money distribution
The Election Commission on Sunday cancelled by-polls in Chennai's RK Nagar constituency, which was vacated after former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's death. This comes after Income Tax Department informed the EC about distribution of money to the voters. Notably, cash worth ₹5.5 crore was recently seized from the house of a Tamil Nadu Minister and his aides.
Egypt declares 3-month emergency after church bombings
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday declared a three-month state of emergency in the country following twin church bombings that killed at least 44 and injured over 100 people on Sunday. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the church bombings. The bombings come weeks ahead of Pope Francis' two-day Egypt visit starting April 28.
14 stories for Transformers franchise written: Michael Bay
Filmmaker Michael Bay has confirmed that fourteen stories for the Transformers film franchise have already been written. Bay said that he would like to direct one of them hinting that in the future, he may return to the franchise as a director. Earlier, he announced that the fifth installment 'Transformers: The Last Knight' would be his last Transformers film.
Only 35% of total farm credit goes to small farmers: Reports
Not more than 35% of the total agriculture loans from formal banking channels is directed to small and marginal farmers, though they hold over 70% of the country's farmland, according to reports. Terming farm loan waivers as a short-term solution, reports quoting bank officials called for mechanisms to ensure that loans reach small farmers and minimise their dependence on moneylenders.
IT firms' CEOs to take underwater pledge to save marine life
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of five IT firms in Kerala plan to hold an underwater conference in the Arabian Sea on Monday. In the 30-minute conference near Kovalam, they will take a pledge to protect the ocean and marine life. The CEOs have been training for the past week for the conference, which will be streamed live on Facebook.
Polling booth in Kashmir set on fire before Apr 12 by-polls
A polling booth at a school in Pulwama was set on fire by unknown persons ahead of the by-polls for Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag Lok Sabha seat, which has been scheduled for April 12. This comes amid widespread violence during the Sunday's by-elections in Srinagar, in which at least seven people were killed while over 100 security personnel were injured.
Trump considering sanctions against Russia, Iran over Syria
US envoy to United Nations Nikki Haley on Sunday said that President Donald Trump is considering sanctions against Russia and Iran after they condemned US missile strikes on a Syrian airbase. Iran called the US strikes "dangerous" unilateral action that would "strengthen terrorists", while Russia called it an "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law".
Trump did not seek Congress approval for Syria strike
Several US Congressmen have said that President Donald Trump did not seek the Congress' consent before launching missiles at an airbase in Syria. Adding that the chemical attack in Syria was unacceptable, the Congressmen said that Trump should have presented a proper plan, and taken the Congress into confidence about his approach to ending the war.
Cairn Energy gets fresh ₹10,000-crore tax demand note
The Income Tax Department has slapped a fresh demand note of ₹10,247 crore on Cairn Energy. This comes days after Income Tax Appellate​ Tribunal (ITAT) held that Cairn Energy was liable to pay tax on the 2006 transfer of India assets to newly created Cairn India, prior to listing. Cairn Energy had sold Cairn India to Vedanta in 2011.
TV actor Shravan Reddy goes nude for short film
Television actor Shravan Reddy has gone nude for an upcoming short film. "It is targeted for the international audience, which is what made me agree to do such a scene," said Shravan. He is best known for TV serials like Krishnadasi, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and for featuring in the reality television show Splitsvilla.
Society shouldn't treat women as pets to be caged: Hooda
Actor Randeep Hooda has said that it is high time society stops treating women as pets that need to be disciplined or caged. "It surprises me that even in the 21st century there are families who suppress the passions of their daughters," said Hooda. He added that women should have the right to do whatever they want.
Both Pandya brothers involved in Uthappa, Pathan dismissals
Mumbai Indians' Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, were involved in the dismissals of Kolkata Knight Riders' batsmen, Yusuf Pathan and Robin Uthappa in their IPL match on Sunday. Both the KKR batsmen hit shots that were caught by Hardik off Krunal's bowling. Notably, Krunal ended with figures of 3/24 in his four overs.
Pandya helps MI chase down KKR's 178 in the final over
Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya hit 29*(11) to help his side chase down the target of 178 and register a win against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Earlier, KKR were powered by Manish Pandey's 81*(47) to put up 178/7 in 20 overs. In reply, Nitish Rana's 50(29) took MI close before Hardik Pandya finished the match with one ball to spare.
J&K govt failed to ensure peaceful polls: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, who is contesting the by-poll for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, on Sunday slammed the PDP-BJP government for failing to provide a conducive atmosphere for peaceful elections. This comes after at least six people were killed in clashes that broke out between protesters and security personnel at a polling booth in the state's Budgam district.
UP govt plans to provide breakfast for ₹3, lunch for ₹5
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to emulate Tamil Nadu's 'Amma canteen' by providing breakfast for ₹3 and lunch for ₹5 to the economically weak, according to reports. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to sit through a presentation on 'Annapurna Bhojnalayas' by the Labour Ministry officials on April 12, seeking to provide subsidised meals.
125-foot Ambedkar statue to be built in Andhra capital
Andhra Pradesh government is going to construct a 125-foot tall bronze statue of BR Ambedkar in its upcoming capital Amaravati, according to reports. The foundation for the statue is expected to be laid on April 14, the occasion of Ambedkar's birth anniversary. Nearly ₹100 crore has reportedly been allocated by the state for the statue's construction.
DRDO ropes in Patanjali to market its herbal products
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Patanjali Ayurved have decided to sign a memorandum of understanding to market herbal products developed by the DRDO's Life Sciences wing. "Patanjali has wider network in the country and therefore we think DRDO will benefit with the former in taking its products to the masses," said Life Sciences wing's head Sashibala Singh.
Assam proposes denying govt jobs for those with over 2 kids
The Assam government's draft population policy proposes that people with more than two children should be denied government jobs. The two-child norm would also be applicable for all candidates in elections conducted by the state election commission. The draft also proposed that all girls in the state be given free education up to university level.
Pakistan arrests 18 Indian fishermen off Gujarat coast
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has arrested 18 Indian fishermen and seized three boats near the International Maritime Border Line off the Gujarat coast, an official said on Sunday. This is the first such incident in April while 231 Indian fishermen were arrested and 40 boats seized by Pakistan authorities in March, the official added.
Germany to crackdown on underage marriages
Germany's government has drafted a bill to stop child marriages in the country by raising the age of consent to 18 years. The law is reportedly aimed at tackling underage marriages prevalent in some immigrant communities. Notably, 1,475 foreign children had registered as married last year, according to statistics released by the German government.
Russia holding Crimean activists in mental hospitals: Report
Crimean Tatar activists who oppose the Russian annexation of Crimea have been imprisoned by Russian authorities in psychiatric hospitals and are subjected to mental abuse, rights activists and lawyers claimed. They also said some people are held in isolation and are denied basic needs including access to a toilet, while others are housed with people suffering from severe psychiatric conditions.
European People's Party calls for EU-wide ban on Muslim veil
The Europe Parliament's biggest group, European People's Party (EPP), has called for an EU-wide ban on Muslim veil citing cultural and security concerns. The EPP adopted the measure as official policy under a resolution entitled, "For a cohesive society: Countering Islamic extremism". "Seeing one another's faces is an integral part of human interaction in Europe," the resolution stated.
Russia suspends air safety deal with US over Syria strike
Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it has suspended a Syrian air safety agreement with the United States drawn up to ensure that the two countries' planes did not collide. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the risk of confrontation between aerial assets of the US-led coalition and Russia has "significantly increased" after US President Donald Trump ordered the missile strikes.
Swiss startup creates 'Dump the Trump' board game
Inspired by US politics, a Switzerland-based startup has created a board game titled 'Dump the Trump' where players are senators, President Donald Trump, journalists, whistleblowers, attorneys and even Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the game, senators and journalists have to find out who Trump and his supporters are, while Trump and his supporters try to get rid of the senators.
Venezuelans protest ban on Opposition leader
Thousands of Venezuelans took to streets after the Nicolas Maduro-led government barred Opposition leader Henrique Capriles, who has been a presidential candidate twice, from running for office for 15 years. Protesters carried signs reading "Dictator Maduro!" and "Elections now!" Reportedly, Capriles is seen as a strong contender for defeating Maduro in the 2018 presidential elections.
Europe’s top rabbi calls for solidarity with Muslims
Europe's Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt has called on Jews to show solidarity with Muslims, saying that Jews and Muslims in Europe have a common cause in resisting attacks on minority religions and defending religious freedom. Goldschmidt warned that the rise of ultra-nationalist parties and damage to the European Union caused by Brexit threatened the security of Jewish and Muslim minorities.
Srinagar Lok Sabha seat registers only 6.5% polling
The by-poll for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat on Sunday recorded a turnout of 6.5%, state's Chief Electoral Officer Shantanu said. This is the worst turnout for an election in the state in the last 30 years. Notably, the by-poll was held amid large-scale violence which resulted in the death of six civilians, while over 100 security personnel were injured.
Adele's album 21 sets record with 319 weeks on Billboard 200
British singer Adele's 2011 album '21' has broken the record, held by Carole King for 'Tapestry', to become the longest-charting album by a woman on Billboard 200, a music-record ranking in the US. Presently, the album is on its 319th week on the list, beating King's album by one week. The album was also ranked the top Billboard 200 album.
Portal launched to donate money to martyred CRPF jawans' kin
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday launched website 'Bharat Ke Veer' to facilitate monetary contribution to martyred CRPF jawans' families. The initiative is actor Akshay Kumar's brainchild, and it is available both as a web portal and mobile application. The funds would be managed by a committee of eminent persons and officials, who would disburse it on a need basis.
SBI branch opened 2,000 accounts to channelise black money
A State Bank of India branch in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly opened over 2,000 new accounts in the post-demonetisation period till December 31 to allegedly channelise black money, a CBI probe has found. It includes at least ₹8 crore deposited in demonetised currency, it added. Besides, 267 dormant accounts were also activated to facilitate the deposit of old notes, CBI added.
Iconic Chennai road caves in, traps bus and car
A Tamil Nadu state transport bus and a car were trapped in a crater after a portion of Chennai's Anna Salai road caved in on Sunday. Around 35 people were inside the bus, and many sustained minor injuries, reports said. Metro officials said the soil under the stretch of the road could have loosened due to tunnelling work, reports added.
Customer wins ₹1-cr govt lottery for ₹1k digital transaction
A Central Bank of India customer has won a ₹1 crore mega prize under the government's lucky draw scheme to popularise digital payments for making a digital transaction worth ₹1,590. The draw has a second prize of ₹50 lakh, and third prize of ₹25 lakh. The winners' names were not declared yet as the draw only displayed their transaction numbers.
Jaya Bachchan made acting debut in Bengali film at age 15
Actress Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan started her acting career with Bengali film 'Mahanagar', directed by filmmaker Satyajit Ray, at age 15. She later made her Bollywood debut with the 1971 film 'Guddi', starring Dharmendra. The actress, who turned 69 on Sunday, is best known for films 'Sholay' (1975), 'Silsila' (1981), 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' (2001) and 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' (2003).
Company trials taxis in which drivers don't make small talk
Japanese taxi company Miyako Taxi has launched a pilot 'silent taxi' service in which drivers don't talk to riders except to greet them, confirm routes or in case of an emergency. The company says it aims to provide a more comfortable ride to passengers by limiting small talk. The company has introduced 10 such taxis in its fleet of 354.
Salman Khan visits Vinod Khanna at hospital
Actor Salman Khan visited veteran actor Vinod Khanna at a Mumbai hospital. Khanna's son Rahul had earlier said that he was hospitalised due to severe dehydration. A picture of the veteran actor also emerged online and it was rumoured that he was suffering from cancer. The hospital has stated that the actor's health is better now.
HC pulls up Censor Board for not regulating film posters
The Madras High Court has sought an explanation from the Censor Board for failing to regulate film posters. The Tamil Nadu Compulsory Certification of Film Publicity Materials Act enacted in 1987 stated that a board should be formed to regulate the publicity materials of regional films. However, such a board is yet to be constituted.
Snapdeal Founders promise staff higher pay amid sale rumours
In an internal email, Snapdeal Founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal have promised higher salaries to employees than last year as the e-commerce startup heads towards a possible sell out. "We will do all that we can, and more, in working with our investors to ensure that there is no disruption in employment," the email reportedly said.
Burnt body of man with tied hands found in Gorakhpur
A man has been allegedly burnt alive in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's constituency Gorakhpur near a toll plaza, reports said. The man's body with his hands and feet tied was found in a burnt car. The locals immediately informed cops after they saw flames coming out of the car and fire tenders were later rushed to the site.
Old notes worth nearly ₹16 crore recovered from Delhi
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Sunday recovered ₹15.75 crore in old ₹1,000 and ₹500 notes in New Delhi. As per law, a person found having old demonetised notes can be fined ₹10,000 or five times the amount of the face value of notes seized, whichever is higher. Thus, the penalty in this case can go up to ₹78.75 crore.
Russia sends battleship to Syria after US missile attack
Russian warship Admiral Grigorovich armed with cruise missiles has joined the country's battlegroup off the coast of Syria as part of its response to US missile strike on Syria's Shayrat airbase. The warship also carries a missile defence system and anti-aircraft guns. Russia earlier condemned the US strike and said that it is likely to "damage US-Russia relations".
11 killed, 40 injured in second Egyptian church blast
At least 11 people were killed and 40 others were injured in a suicide bombing outside St Mark's Coptic Church in Alexandria, Egypt, according to reports. This follows an explosion inside a church in Tanta, which killed at least 25 people and injured 50 others. The Islamic State has reportedly claimed the responsibility for both the bombings.
Man balanced 81 beer glasses on chin to set world record
Ashrita Furman from United States balanced 81 pint beer glasses on his chin to set a Guinness World Record. He balanced the glasses for 12.10 seconds in his backyard in August 2007. Furman is known to have set the most number of Guinness World Records, at over 600, including 'most knives caught in one minute' and 'largest popcorn sculpture'.
Clinton introduced as Harry Potter's Hermione at event
Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was introduced as 'Hermione Granger' from the 'Harry Potter' film franchise during her first public interview since the election. "I assumed by now Hermione would have returned to her rightful home at Hogwarts, where she is rumoured to be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor," said host Samantha Bee.
Prateik stars in film on Babri demolition, Godhra riots
Actor Prateik Babbar will feature in Bengali film 'Aroni Takhon', which is a love story set between the period when the Babri Masjid was demolished and the Godhra riots happened in Gujarat. Based on 1994 novel 'Kamor', Prateik plays a drug addict, who eventually quits drugs for the woman he loves. The film will mark Prateik's debut in Bengali films.
Mallya's Goa villa was meant to be mine: Actor Sachiin Joshi
Actor Sachiin Joshi, known for his Telugu films, has said that Indian businessman Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher villa in Goa was meant to be his sooner or later. Sachiin, who bought the villa for ₹73.01 crore, added that after visiting Mallya's residence as a young boy, he fell in love with the place and wanted to own something similar ever since.
Deepika, Ranveer attend Johar's party for designer Louboutin
Actress Deepika Padukone and her rumoured boyfriend actor Ranveer Singh were seen entering Karan Johar's party together. Johar was holding a party for French fashion designer Christian Louboutin in Mumbai. Alia Bhatt was also seen attending the party with her rumoured boyfriend Siddharth Malhotra while other attendees included Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and designer Manish Malhotra.
Gigi Hadid to attend Bieber's India concert: Reports
According to reports, American model Gigi Hadid will come to India as a celebrity guest at singer Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour in India, which is scheduled for May 10. "We are looking at a bunch of supermodels coming to India," said the director of the agency organising the concert. Reportedly, singer Zayn Malik has also been invited to the concert.
Library that lets users borrow people started in India
A group of students have started the 'Human Library' movement in Hyderabad, which lets users borrow people instead of books. The movement is an attempt to challenge stereotypes and motivate people to understand and empathise better through shared stories. The concept began in Denmark in 2000 and has since spread to over 70 countries.
SRH's Rashid Khan picks three wickets to win purple cap
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Afghani spinner Rashid Khan picked up three wickets in the match against Gujarat Lions on Sunday. The 18-year-old leg-spinner, who dismissed Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina and Aaron Finch, all leg-before-wickets, has picked up five wickets in two matches so far. The Afghani has been given the purple cap as he is IPL's joint highest wicket-taker so far.
Sunrisers Hyderabad thrash Gujarat Lions by nine wickets
Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Gujarat Lions their second straight defeat in the IPL 2017 after beating them by nine wickets on Sunday. Batting first, Gujarat Lions posted 135/7 with thirties by Jason Roy, Dinesh Karthik and Dwayne Smith. In reply, David Warner's 45-ball 76* and Moises Henriques' 39-ball 52* helped Sunrisers chase down the target with 27 balls to spare.
Mamata running dictatorship, misusing state power: Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday accused the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal of running a 'dictatorship', alleging it was using state power to 'torture' political opponents. He asserted that the government filed "fake cases" against BJP leaders for carrying arms. This comes after several BJP leaders were booked for carrying out a rally with swords on Ram Navami.
Uber sued for charging riders more, paying drivers less
A class action lawsuit filed against taxi-hailing startup Uber by drivers in California claims that it uses a "sophisticated" software to charge customers more while paying drivers less than the full fare and pocketing the difference. According to the lawsuit, the app deliberately shows customers a slightly longer route than the one provided in the driver's application.
Somalia President declares country a 'war zone'
Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi has declared the country a 'war zone' and instructed the army to prepare a new offensive against the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants. "We tell the...brainwashed al-Shabaab fighters that they have a 60-days deadline to lay down the arms," Abdullahi said. Notably, al-Shabaab has denounced Abdullahi as an "apostate" and warned Somalis against supporting him.
500 vehicles gutted in fire at Raipur station parking lot
Nearly 500 vehicles parked at a parking lot near Raipur Railway Station in Chhattisgarh were gutted in fire on Sunday, according to reports. It took about two hours to completely douse the flames and bring the situation under control, an official added. The summer heat coupled with winds and fuel spill aided the spread of the fire, police officials said.
Aamir's Secret Superstar, Rajini's 2.0 to release on Diwali
The Aamir Khan starrer 'Secret Superstar' and the Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' will both release on the same day. Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to confirm that both the films will release on Diwali this year. 'Secret Superstar', which also features Zaira Wasim, was earlier slated to release on August 4.
India, China, Pak Navies jointly rescue ship from pirates
Indian, Chinese and Pakistani Navies operated jointly in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday to rescue a merchant ship attacked by Somali pirates. Indian warships INS Mumbai and INS Tarkash provided air support and established communication links, while Chinese Navy sent an 18-man team to sanitise the merchant ship. Pakistani and Italian warships nearby also took part in the operation.
Birds 'mysteriously' crash into buildings, trees in Assam
Birds are known to 'mysteriously' fly to their death by crashing into buildings and trees in Jatinga, Assam, usually in September every year. A theory suggests that the phenomenon of birds 'committing suicide' is caused by disorientation of birds. It is believed that the disorientation is caused due to combination of high altitude and fog, or birds' attraction to light.
Why are letters on keyboards arranged in 'QWERTY' format?
The 'QWERTY' format of letters on most keyboards is taken from typewriters, wherein, an alphabetical ordered keyboard was avoided to stop keys from sticking together. The invention of the 'QWERTY' keyboard is attributed to American inventor Christopher Sholes, who reportedly aimed to slow down typists by arranging the most common letters in 'hard-to-reach' spots.
I advise adoption over surrogacy: Raveena
Actress Raveena Tandon has said that she would advise adoption over surrogacy. "I believe that making someone a part of your life through adoption provides a deeper sense of gratification," said Raveena. She added that though she believes people can go ahead with having biological children, adoption is the greatest gift that one can give any child.
Hansal slams National Awards' head over homosexuality remark
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has slammed the 64th National Awards' jury head Priyadarshan for saying that films which revolve around homosexuality "are not really highlighting social problems". Priyadarshan had revealed in an interview that he hasn't watched Mehta's film 'Aligarh'. Previously, Hansal had expressed disappointment at the film not receiving any recognition at the National Awards.
'Lord Hanuman' moves NGT seeking closure of MP stone mine
A case has been filed in the National Green Tribunal by 'Lord Hanuman' demanding the closure of a stone mine in Madhya Pradesh and a compensation of ₹1 crore. The case was filed by Devendra Bhargava in the name of Hanuman, the presiding deity of a local temple damaged by explosions carried out at the stone mines in the area.
Facebook sued for using startup's patented technology
Facebook's virtual reality unit Oculus VR has been sued for allegedly incorporating California-based startup ImmersiON-VRelia's patented technology into its Rift VR headset without authorisation. The patent referred to in the lawsuit describes a method of generating left and right perspectives in a 3D video game. Facebook had acquired Oculus for an estimated $3 billion in 2014.
Bug allowed hackers to attack iPhone using a song
Researchers have disclosed two vulnerabilities that allowed malicious code to be executed on iPhones as soon as a user opened a song. The bug allowed attackers to hide exploits in .M4A audio files to bypass security, taking advantage of lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data on iOS. However, Apple has issued a patch for the vulnerabilities.
Will behead those opposing Ram Temple in Ayodhya: BJP MLA
Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, BJP MLA Raja Singh said he would behead those opposing the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. "Some people are saying that they will create ruckus if Ram Mandir is built...We have been waiting for years to behead such traitors," he said. Notably, the Supreme Court had called for an amicable settlement of the matter.
Smart scooter startup Twenty Two Motors raises ₹10.2 crore
Gurugram-based Twenty Two Motors, which is working on rolling out its first smart scooter, has secured ₹10.2 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The startup's scooter will be powered by artificial intelligence with GPRS, GPS and devices like gyroscope and accelerometer. Twenty Two Motors was founded in 2016 by Vijay Chandrawat and Parveen Kharb.
1k Aadhaar agencies blacklisted over malpractices since Dec
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has blacklisted or suspended around 1,000 operators while FIRs have been filed against 20 individuals in the last three months for malpractices such as overcharging for Aadhaar enrolment. A ₹10,000 penalty has also been imposed on these erring operators. Earlier, UIDAI had blacklisted an agency for leaking Aadhaar details of cricketer MS Dhoni.
CBI files case against firm for cheating PNB of ₹1,300 crore
The CBI on Sunday registered a case against Chandigarh-based company Kudos Chemie and three of its Directors for allegedly cheating the Punjab National Bank (PNB) of over ₹1,300 crore. This comes after PNB lodged a complaint accusing the chemical manufacturing company of using false and fabricated documents to avail the bank's credit facilities and siphoning off the funds.
Man in 'Drunk Lives Matter' shirt arrested for drunk driving
A man in the US state of Pennsylvania, Elwood R Gutshall III, was recently arrested on suspicion of drunk driving while wearing a 'Drunk Lives Matter' t-shirt. A blood-alcohol test revealed that the alcohol consumption of the 44-year-old was nearly three times the legal limit. The incident was recorded in March 2017.
Man fined ₹12,000 for taking snake to park without leash
Jerry Kimball from South Dakota, United States was recently fined about ₹12,000 ($190) for taking his pet snake to a park without a leash. An animal control officer stated that all animals in public were required to be restrained. The officer further added that pet snakes could be held or kept in a container to comply with the rule.
Taiwan-based brand makes emoji facemasks
A Taiwan-based brand has released a collection of sheet masks that resemble different emojis. Each emoji is matched to a skincare focus. For instance, the Blush Masque, which is covered in a blushing emoji, treats redness and sensitivity. The Chilling Masque, meanwhile, is printed with the sunglasses emoji, and it is packed with cucumber and aloe.
Dangerous getting special mention at N'tnl Award, jokes Adil
Actor Adil Hussain, who got a special mention at the 64th National Awards for his films 'Mukti Bhawan' and 'Maj Rati Keteki', joked that it's dangerous getting an award like this. He added, "(This is) because it pushes me to feel ki abhi aur bhi achcha karna padega!" Adil is known for films like 'English Vinglish' and 'Lootera', among others.
Sidhu skips shooting an episode for The Kapil Sharma Show
Punjab cabinet minister and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu skipped shooting for The Kapil Sharma Show's latest episode featuring Sonakshi Sinha. It was reportedly owing to Sidhu's busy schedule as he was attending a rally in Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Moreover, it was also reported that Kapil has been scheduling back-to-back shoots to make time for his upcoming film.
RIP rumours, tweets Farhan while sharing pic with Aditya
Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar on Twitter shared a picture with actor Aditya Roy Kapur which was captioned, "And that, as they say, is that..RIP rumours. #lastnight #chilltimes." This comes after it was recently reported that the two got into a verbal spat as Farhan got upset over Aditya bonding with Shraddha Kapoor. Shraddha and Farhan are rumoured to be dating.
Man turns portable toilets into homes for the homeless
TK Devine from Los Angeles, US turns portable toilets into homes for the homeless. These homes include a bed that folds up and turns the room into a kitchen, along with a mini-fridge under the bed. There is also an attached shower unit in the back. The system rests on a trailer that can be parked on any residential property.
Woman's head gets stuck between closing train doors in US
A woman's head recently got stuck between closing train doors in New York, United States. Video footage showed the woman with her head and bag stuck between the doors. Authorities later stated, "while this is an unfortunate incident, the passenger was able to get out safely with assistance from our train operator."
India beat Belarus 4-0 to enter Women's Hockey League semis
India entered the final of the Women's Hockey World League Round 2, held in West Vancouver, Canada, after a 4-0 win over Belarus on Saturday. The win ensured India's berth in the Women's Hockey World League Semi-Final to be held in June-July. The event is also a qualifier for the FIH Women's World Cup 2018.
Earth could be hottest in 420mn years by 23rd century: Study
A UK-based study has suggested that in 200 years, Earth's climate could be warmest since last 420 million years. The research compiled over 1,200 estimates of ancient atmospheric CO2 concentrations dating back nearly half a billion years. It concludes that if humanity burns all available fossil fuels in the future, atmospheric CO2 levels would be highest in the 420-million-year period.
Mohan Bhagwat pitches for all-India ban on cow slaughter
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday pitched for the passing of a legislation banning cow slaughter across India. Further, criticising the recent incidents of violence by cow vigilante groups, he asserted, "Any violence in the name of cow slaughter defames the cause." Bhagwat also asserted that the work of cow protection must be continued by obeying the law.
RSS dissociates itself from BJP MLA's remark on Ram Temple
The RSS on Sunday dissociated itself from BJP MLA Raja Singh's remarks on Ram Temple, asserting that it never backed such actions which intend to incite violence. "Any statement which intends to use violence is condemnable," it added. Notably, Raja Singh had recently asserted that he would "behead" the traitors who oppose the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Girl with alopecia wins school's Crazy Hair Day competition
Seven-year-old Gianessa Wride, who has alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes hair to fall out, won the 'Crazy Hair Day' competition at her school. Her mother had decorated her head with intricate jewelled stickers. "She knows that [her hair] won't grow back and she has just embraced that and is still living life to the fullest," said her mother.
Loan, card payment over ₹2L in cash must be in I-T returns
All cash payments of over ₹2 lakh to settle loans and credit card bills during the 50-day period after demonetisation will have to be disclosed in the new Income Tax return form, an official has said. The government will match the deposits made post demonetisation with the annual income to ensure that unaccounted cash hasn't been used to make payments.
21 killed, 50 injured in explosion inside church in Egypt
At least 21 were killed and 50 injured in an explosion inside a church in the Egyptian city of Tanta on Sunday, Egypt's state television reported. So far there is no reported claim of responsibility and the cause of the blast is unknown. This comes after Cairo's largest Coptic cathedral bombing which took 25 lives and wounded 49 last December.
Japan's Parliament is called 'The National Diet of Japan'
The Parliament of Japan is called 'The National Diet of Japan' and houses two chambers, the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Tours are available to parts of Japan's Parliament building, located in Tokyo. Notably, the current Constitution of Japan was implemented on November 3, 1946, after the Second World War.
Floating McDonald's in Canada has been abandoned for 30 yrs
A floating McDonald's restaurant, located on the west coast of Canada, was built to showcase future architecture and technology at the 1986 World Fair Expo. Named McBarge, the restaurant which was constructed at an estimated cost of ₹51 crore ($8 million), was left abandoned for 30 years. However, in 2016, plans to refurbish the eatery were announced.
Playboy Founder has a rabbit species named after him
Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner has an endangered rabbit species named after him, which is the Sylvilagus Palustris Hefneri. He has also previously funded field conservation research to save the rare marsh rabbits. Hefner, who released the first issue of Playboy magazine featuring Marilyn Monroe in December 1953, turned 91 on Sunday.
Actor Arjun Rampal denies reports of assaulting man
Actor Arjun Rampal has denied reports of him assaulting a man in Delhi. In the complaint filed against the actor, it was alleged that Rampal got angry after a photographer clicked his picture, snatched the camera flash and threw it towards the dance floor, thereby injuring the complainant. The incident happened at a five-star hotel in Delhi.
Ghajini director slams National Awards jury for being biased
AR Murugadoss, director of 2008 film 'Ghajini' on Twitter slammed the 64th National Awards' jury for being biased. After the awards were announced, numerous Twitter users questioned why the best actor National Award was given to Akshay Kumar and not Aamir Khan. Meanwhile, filmmaker Hansal Mehta also expressed disappointment at his film 'Aligarh' not receiving any recognition.
Meghalaya BJP mourns Vinod Khanna's death following rumours
Meghalaya BJP on Saturday observed a two-minute silence to pay tribute to veteran actor Vinod Khanna, who is still alive. The party later issued a clarification that a few of its members had seen media reports regarding his death and believed them without verification. The rumours reportedly sparked off after pictures showing him in a bad shape went viral.
Coder apologises for malware that forces people to play game
The creator of a malware called 'Rensenware' has apologised after his joke bug was used to infect people's computers and lock their files till they played a shooter game. Victims would have to score 0.2 billion points in Lunatic mode to break the encryption. The creator later removed the malicious code and published tool to let users bypass the malware.
McDonald’s starts recruiting employees through Snapchat
Fast food chain McDonald's has reportedly started a "Snaplications" campaign in Australia to hire new recruits. Job seekers are required to send a 10-second video application using a McDonald's-themed filter on the photo messaging app. McDonald's then reviews the video and sends the person a link to an online application form.
AI pilot grounded for 3 months after failing alcohol test
An Air India pilot has been grounded for three months for failing breath analyser (BA) test. The pilot, currently with Air India Express, was to operate a flight from New Delhi to Dubai on Saturday. A pilot is grounded for three months, three years and forever after testing positive in BA test for the first, second and third time respectively.
Astronomers observe first ever firework-like star birth
Stellar explosions are often associated with supernovae, the explosive death of stars, however, observations from Chile-based telescopes provide first ever insights into the explosive birth of stars, astronomers said. The 500-year-old explosion was captured from firework-like debris resulting from a possible collision of stellar gases showing that star formation can be a violent process too.
1.4-kg bladder stone removed from patient, largest in India
A 1.4-kg stone was successfully removed from a patient's urinary bladder claimed to be the single largest bladder stone recorded in India and second largest in the world. Forty-five-year-old Mahesh Patel, from Valsad, Gujarat, complained of severe pain due to blocked urine before undergoing an operation. The doctor said the hospital will apply to the Limca Book of Records.
Canadian province ends high heel dress code requirements
The provincial government in British Columbia, Canada has scrapped the dress code which requires female employees to wear high heels. It said the requirement is discriminatory as well as a health and safety issue. The announcement comes after a politician introduced a bill in the legislature aimed at preventing employers from setting gender-based footwear requirements.n
There is a volcano-spa in Colombia
There is a natural mud spa in a volcano situated in Colombia. The mud spa can be accessed by climbing the 50-foot tall volcano by a staircase. Tourists also have the option of being treated to personal mud massages by attendants. It is then followed by a bath in a nearby lagoon to rinse off.
Abhishek shares mother Jaya Bachchan's pic on her 69th b'day
Abhishek Bachchan took to Instagram to share a picture of his mother Jaya Bachchan on her 69th birthday on Sunday. "No matter what one writes, it'll never be enough to be able to express what you mean to me," read a part of the caption alongside the picture. Jaya is known for films like 'Guddi', 'Mili' and 'Abhimaan', among others.
TVF CEO gets interim protection in molestation case
Arunabh Kumar, CEO of online entertainment startup The Viral Fever (TVF), has been given interim protection from arrest till Monday in a molestation case. Kumar had reportedly approached the court for an anticipatory bail. The sexual harassment allegations against Kumar had surfaced following an anonymous blogpost, purportedly written by a former TVF employee.
Rafael Nadal inspires me, says AB de Villiers
South African batsman AB de Villiers has said Spain's top-ranked tennis player Rafael Nadal inspires him. "I've found inspiration through a lot of athletes like Nadal. The way he's come back has inspired me a lot...I'm still motivated to play and as long as that motivation is there mentally, nothing is going to stop me," added de Villiers.
Sharks invade surfing venue, halt competition in Australia
Sharks invaded a surfing venue, halting the Margaret River pro surfing event in Western Australia on Sunday. Organisers called back the two surfers who were competing in the semi-final, after spotting sharks feeding on smaller salmon and tuna fish. The competition was halted for 20 minutes before checks were carried out to ensure the area was safe.
Female basketball fan scores basket from half-court, wins TV
Courtney Novak, a fan of NBA franchise Dallas Mavericks, got a chance to score a basket from the half line, which she did successfully during Mavericks' match against San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Novak, who converted the shot on her first attempt and won a new 65-inch 4K television, also got to celebrate her shot with Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki.