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There is a double-decker living root bridge in Meghalaya
There is a double-decker living root bridge in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, which is believed to be the only one of its kind in the world. Numerous other living root bridges are spread across the Khasi Hills region. These bridges are known to have been built by the Khasi community, over 100 years ago, by tending roots to form a bridge.
Cricket scene in Kashmir wins Photo of the Year award
A picture of a boys' cricket game in Srinagar's Mughal Gardens by Indian photojournalist Saqib Majeed has won Wisden's Cricket Photo of the Year award for 2016. The photo was chosen from over 450 entries, out of which 11 were shortlisted. Virat Kohli was the most featured cricketer in the entries, with a picture of him being among the awardees.
Russia seeks India's EVM technology for 2018 polls: Report
While the Opposition in India has raised doubts over the reliability of EVMs, Russia has sought India's EVM technology for 2018 presidential elections, a report has claimed. During the Uttarakhand Assembly polls, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Election Commission, Nikolai Levichev, had visited the state to closely monitor the functioning of EVMs and the electioneering process.
Cap-like device fights brain tumours with electric pulse
A cap-like device that fights brain tumours using electric fields has been found to improve survival rates for cancer patients, according to a study on 695 patients. The two-year survival rate increased from 30% to 43% for patients using the device along with chemotherapy versus those treated with chemo alone. The treatment costs $700 (about ₹45,000) per day.
30-mn-year-old fossil holds oldest mammal blood ever found
US-based researchers have discovered the oldest known fossilised mammal red blood cells preserved in amber. Researchers believe that a blood-sucking tick was feeding on a monkey and fell into a tree sap, preserving it for 20-30 million years. The discovery also describes the only known fossils of the tick, a parasite existing till today which infects animals' blood cells.
50 radicalised Indians have crossed to "other side": Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that as many as fifty radicalised Indian youths have crossed over to the "other side". However, Swaraj did not specify which countries the youths have travelled to. She added that the Centre has already launched an anti-radicalisation programme with states to ensure that the youths are not misled.
No problem even if anyone considered me a demon: Dalai Lama
Amid Chinese opposition to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said he has no problem even if someone considered him a demon. The Tibetan government-in-exile had earlier asserted that China should not have a problem with the visit as it was purely religious. The Indian government too asked China not to create an 'artificial controversy'.
₹22.6 lakh in scrapped currency notes seized in Gujarat
At least ₹22.62 lakh in demonetised currency notes was seized from a person in Sola locality of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the police said. While the man who was carrying the cash in his car was detained by the police, he was let off after the Income Tax department was informed about the seizure.
Clearly something is wrong with US, says JPMorgan CEO
World's most valuable bank JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon said, the US "is truly an exceptional country" and "it is clear that something is wrong". In a 45-page letter to shareholders, Dimon wrote US has dumped trillions of dollars into wars and piled huge debt onto students. Further, US has forced foreigners to leave after getting advanced degrees, he added.
UK visas become expensive for non-EU nationals
The cost of application for Tier 2 UK visas has increased, including an immigration skills charge of £1000 per year, as the new visa rules announced by the UK government last year come into effect from April 6. The move which will affect the nationals of non-EU countries is intended to incentivise employers to invest in training British staff.
Syrian gas attack caused by rebels' chemical arsenal: Russia
Russia's Defence Ministry on Wednesday claimed that the chemical attack in Syria on Tuesday resulted from gas leaking from a rebel chemical weapons depot after it was hit by Syrian government air strikes. The attack killed at least 100 people and wounded over 400 others. Russia is an ally of the Syrian government, which is being blamed for the attack.
Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan to appear on TV after 11 yrs
Actress Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan is set to return to the television industry with a show tentatively titled 'Utre Na Rang'. "I wasn't interested in television as it's a lot of hard work... But the subject piqued my curiosity...and I took up the offer," she said. Razdan had earlier featured in television shows including 'Buniyaad', 'Saahil' and 'Gaatha'.
Rishi Kapoor appeals for Pakistani cricketers to play in IPL
Actor Rishi Kapoor appealed for allowing Pakistani cricketers to play in the IPL, the tenth edition of which begins on Wednesday. Kapoor cited the example of Afghanistan's players, who are playing for the first time in the tournament this year, saying "Hum bade log hain". No Pakistani player has been a part of IPL after 2008, its year of inception.
In Pictures: Winners of the Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League's tenth edition is set to begin on Wednesday, with defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad beginning their title defence against Royal Challengers Bangalore. IPL's inaugural edition was won by Rajasthan Royals after defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final in 2008. Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders have each won the tournament twice.
Sindhu, Saina both crash out of Malaysia Open in first round
Indian women's singles shuttlers Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu both crashed out of the Malaysia Open in the opening round of the tournament on Wednesday. Saina lost out to Japanese teenager Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 13-21, 15-21, while Chinese teenager Chen Yufei defeated world number five Sindhu with an 18-21, 21-19, 21-17 scoreline.
Annual cherry blossoms bloom in Japan
Numerous tourists and residents recently visited Tokyo's Ueno Park to view the annual blooming of cherry blossoms, marking the start of spring. The park reportedly has about 800 cherry blossom trees with more than 50 varieties. The tradition of viewing the flowers is called 'hanami', which may also refer to new beginnings such as a new school and fiscal year.
Maha to study UP model on farm loan waiver: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government will study the Uttar Pradesh model of farm loan waiver worth ₹36,000 crore. "We will study how Uttar Pradesh will raise such a huge amount," he said. This comes after Shiv Sena and BJP legislators demanded the state government to announce a loan waiver for distressed farmers.
Ready-to-cook food startup Fingerlix raises ₹19.5 crore
Ready-to-cook food solutions startup Fingerlix has raised ₹19.5 crore in Series A funding from Zephyr Peacock. The Mumbai-based startup provides customers with ready-to-cook products such as batters, mixes, curries, dals, and parathas and also with 'fully ready' accompaniments. Users can customise each of the dishes, which are freshly cooked and chilled in Fingerlix's kitchen.
CRPF officer who took 9 bullets has recovered: AIIMS
Delhi's AIIMS on Wednesday said CRPF Commandant Chetan Cheetah, who took at least nine bullets during an encounter, has recovered because of his strong willpower to fight back. "Happy to announce that Chetan Cheetah is now fit to go back today," it said. Notably, Cheetah had been in coma for two months after being injured in Bandipora in February.
African missions' statement on student attacks painful: Govt
Following African missions' statement terming recent attacks on African students as "xenophobic and racial", External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called the statement "unfortunate, painful and surprising". Racial crimes are pre-planned, which was not the case with the recent mob attack in Greater Noida, she added. Swaraj asserted that the Indian response could not be called inadequate.
Jadavpur Univ not responsible for separatist slogans: V-C
Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Prof Suranjan Das said on Wednesday the institution cannot be held responsible if any fringe element raises any separatist slogan. "One should exercise democratic rights within constitutional limits. It is important in democracy to ensure that I don't interfere into others' freedom while exercising my own right," Das added.
Suicide bomb attack on Pakistan census team kills 6
At least six people, including four soldiers, were killed and around 18 others were wounded on Wednesday in Pakistan's Lahore in a suicide bomb attack, according to reports. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed the responsibility for the attack. A team carrying out Pakistan's first census in 19 years was the target of the attack, police said.
This is your time, make it unforgettable, says Virat Kohli
The crowd roars, time freezes and that moment becomes unforgettable when we see our spectacular Captain Virat Kohli on the field. His remarkable performance at various cricketing formats has proved his excellence. Tissot has launched a video capturing the emotions of how Kohli creates the perfect moment by focusing on every aspect of the game.
CEO Sikka assured 90% of his pay even if Infosys does poorly
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka is assured of around $10 million (₹65 crore) in annual compensation, irrespective of the company’s performance. This is because a clause in his contract makes him eligible to earn at least 90% of his total $11 million (₹71 crore) pay. Notably, Sikka can terminate his existing employment agreement with Infosys if this is not done.
Man charged ₹149 crore for cancelled Ola ride due to glitch
A Mumbai-based man has shared screenshots of his Ola bill after he was charged ₹149 crore for a cancelled ride last week due to technical glitch. The man claims the ride was cancelled by the driver even before the pickup, but when he tried booking another taxi through Ola's app, he was presented with an outstanding amount of ₹149 crore.
Model apologises to Hrithik for 'misleading headline'
Model and actress Angela Krislinzki, who had referred to Hrithik Roshan as a "mentor" in an interview, has apologised to him for 'misleading headline' and said her words were taken out of context. Responding to the interview, Hrithik had tweeted, "Who are you and why are you lying." Following the apology, Hrithik wrote, "Graceful of you to clarify and apologise".
Filmmaker's plea to end 40-year-old rape case rejected
A plea by Oscar-winning filmmaker Roman Polanski, to end his 40-year-old rape case, has been rejected. Polanski's lawyers said he was willing to return to the US if he was assured he would not serve more time in jail. The director fled the US in 1978 after pleading guilty to raping a 13-year-old girl.
US internet privacy rules disgusting: World Wide Web creator
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee has called the rolling back of internet privacy laws in the US "disgusting." Berners-Lee added, "When we use the web, we are so vulnerable... The attitude is really appalling." The resolution signed by US President Donald Trump reverses an Obama-era rule that restricted internet providers from sharing users' browsing history without consent.
Should I pay for lawyer's fees from my pocket, asks Kejriwal
After being criticised for attempting to use taxpayers' money for paying his legal bills, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked, "Should I pay for it from my pocket". "There was massive corruption in DDCA...I initiated a probe. The BJP filed a case against me. We hired lawyer Ram Jethmalani. They ask why the government should pay," he said.
BJP seeks Tripura CM's resignation over illegal recruitment
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded Tripura CM Manik Sarkar's resignation after the Supreme Court last month terminated the appointment of 10,323 teachers terming the recruitment procedure illegal, unfair and unconstitutional. Notably, non-BJP ruling state Tripura goes to polls in early 2018 along with Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram, which are also not being governed by the BJP.
Stone pelter has nothing to do with tourism: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said, "Tourism is our (Kashmiris) life no doubt about that but a stone pelter has nothing to do with tourism." "They'll risk starvation, but will throw stones," he added. His remarks came after PM Narendra Modi urged youth of Kashmir to choose between tourism and terrorism.
Scientists find evidence of Britain's separation from Europe
London-based researchers have provided geological evidence of Britain's separation from mainland Europe. During the ice age, the Dover Strait would have been a rock ridge joining Britain to France in the English Channel. The strait between Dover in the UK and Calais in France opened up in two episodes, where an initial lake spill was followed by catastrophic flooding.
Railways plans to plant 5 crore saplings: Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said that the department has planned to plant five crore saplings by 2019-2020 on railway land along the tracks with close cooperation of the state governments. As per the agreement, plantation along the railway track can be done by forest department without declaring such land as protected forest and can be reused by railways.
UN Security Council to meet today over Syria chemical attack
The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting on Wednesday called by France and Britain, to discuss a draft resolution condemning and demanding a full investigation into the chemical attack in Syria on Tuesday. Britain, France and the US blame the Syrian government for the attack which killed at least 100 people and wounded another 400.
Company to make ice cream from food waste
An American company will make ice cream flavours from refused food, that is usually thrown away. The limited edition flavours like Second-Steeped Rum Spices and Apple Butter, will be available throughout June. Talking about the initiative, the owner stated, "We want to show that an apple might be kind of ugly, but that doesn't mean it's not perfectly tasty."
SBI merger was a mass mission, says Arundhati Bhattacharya
State Bank of India Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya has said that after the merger with associate banks, the lender has completed a "mass mission". "I don't think anybody in the world would have attempted... a six-way merger of such a magnitude," she stated. Post-merger, SBI has joined the league of top 50 banks globally in terms of assets.
Actor criticised for bringing chained kangaroo on stage
American actor and comedian Mike Epps was criticised for animal abuse after he brought a chained kangaroo on stage during his recent show in Detroit. Videos showed the kangaroo being held upright, and 'punching' Epps, after which the actor ran off the stage. The actor, who is best known for his role in 'The Hangover', later apologised for the incident.
Twitter releases special player emojis for IPL 10
Twitter has released a series of special emojis featuring cricketers ahead of the tenth season of the Indian Premier League, which starts on Wednesday. The players featured are Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Steve Smith, Gautam Gambhir, Shane Watson, Ben Stokes among others. To use the emojis, users have to tweet the players' names with the hashtag.
Coach arrested for alleged fixing in team's record loss
Spanish Segunda Division B side Eldense's coach Filippo Vito di Pierro has been arrested as part of a match-fixing investigation into his team's 12-0 loss to Barcelona B on Saturday. Following their loss, the team were pushed into the relegation zone after which the team's board requested the league to launch an investigation into possible match-fixing.
Kohli best in ODIs, Smith best in Tests: Williamson
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson feels that Indian captain Virat Kohli is the best ODI batsman while his Australian counterpart Steve Smith is the best batsman in Test cricket. Speaking about England captain Joe Root, Williamson said, “Joe Root's got to be up there in both. He's a brilliant player as well."
30,000 year old jewellery discovered in Indonesia
Researchers from Griffith University, Queensland recently discovered jewellery dating back 22,000-30,000 years in the Wallacea region in Indonesia. The finds included a perforated finger bone from a bear, that was possibly used as a pendant. Disc-shaped beads made from the teeth of animals like the pig-deer were also discovered.
Hotel booking platform RedDoorz raises ₹6.5 cr from InnoVen
Temasek-owned InnoVen Capital has invested about ₹6.5 crore in hotel booking platform RedDoorz. The capital is an extension of Series A funding RedDoorz had raised last year from investors like Asia Investment Fund of Susquehanna International Group and International Finance Corporation. The Singapore-based firm was started by ex-MakeMyTrip executives Amit Saberwal and Kunwar Asheesh Saxena.
Amazon to refund ₹455 cr of in-app purchases made by kids
Almost a year after Amazon was found guilty of illegally charging users for the in-app purchases made by their kids, Amazon will be refunding up to ₹455 crore to the affected users. This comes after Amazon’s request to refund the in-app purchases in the form of gift cards was rejected by a US judge.
NASA probe to cross Saturn's rings, end 20-year-long mission
NASA's Cassini spacecraft which was launched in 1997 and is orbiting Saturn for last 13 years is now in the mission's last stages with a planned dive through the 2,400-km-gap between the planet and its rings. The probe will perform a flyby around Saturn's giant moon Titan before plunging into Saturn's atmosphere while taking first-ever samples of inner ring particles.
Pak welcomes US offer to mediate after India rejects it
Islamabad has welcomed the US offer to mediate between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions after India rejected the same. "Any positive role that the US plays to bring peace and stability in South Asia can serve the region well," Pakistan's envoy to Washington Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said. He asserted that Pakistan wanted "good neighbourly relations" with India.
Pak violates ceasefire fourth time in 48 hours in J&K
Pakistan troops on Wednesday resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC for the fourth time in the past 48 hours. Pakistan Army fired small arms and shelled mortar bombs on forward posts in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the Indian troops. Ceasefire violations had earlier occurred in Bhimbher Gali and Balakote sector of Rajouri district.
Bahrain approves military trials for civilians
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has approved a constitutional amendment granting military courts the right to try civilians protesting against the government. Officials said it would affect only those accused of acts of terrorism, however, critics claimed the measure is so vaguely worded that it could even be used to prosecute peaceful activists.
I'm proud to be a Muslim: Bella Hadid
American model Bella Hadid, while opening up about her religion, said that she is proud to be a Muslim. "My dad was a refugee when he first came to America, so it's actually very close to home for my sister (Gigi Hadid) and brother (Anwar Hadid) and me," she added. Bella had earlier slammed US President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
US cuts UN agency's funds over abortion concern
US President Donald Trump's administration has said that it is cutting off US funding to the United Nations agency for reproductive health, accusing it of supporting population control programs in China including coercive abortion. The UN fund will lose $32.5 million in funding from the 2017 budget, with the funds shifted to similar programs at US Agency for International Development.
Who is IPL's all-time highest wicket-taker?
Mumbai Indians pacer Lasith Malinga has claimed most wickets in IPL history, taking 143 wickets in 98 innings at a strike rate of 16. After making his IPL debut in 2009, the pacer has taken four four-wicket hauls and one five-for, with his best bowling figures in the tournament being 5/13. He was bought for $350,000 by MI in 2008.
North Korea fires missile into the Sea of Japan
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast (Sea of Japan) on Wednesday. The launch comes a day before a summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss Pyongyang's arms program. Notably, any launch of objects using ballistic missile technology is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Scientists paying volunteers ₹11L to lie in bed for 60 days
France's space medical institute is looking for healthy men aged 20-45 willing to lie on their backs for two months. The study aims to reproduce weightlessness' effects at the International Space Station, hence, volunteers would experience muscle loss, drop in bone density and difficulty in standing up. Twenty-four candidates will be selected and would be paid €16,000 (over ₹11 lakhs).
12-yr-old runs 200m in 23 sec, misses world record by 2 sec
Brianna Lyston, a 12-year-old Jamaican sprinter, completed a 200-metre sprint in 23.72 seconds, two seconds short of the world record set at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Brianna set the record in the U-13 girls 200-metre sprint at the 2017 Boys and Girls Championships. It is the same event in which Usain Bolt won his first school championships medal in 2001.
Facebook's ninth data center to be built in Nebraska
Facebook Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced that his company will be building its ninth data center in Nebraska, US. Zuckerberg added that the data center will be powered by 100% renewable energy and will create thousands of jobs in the community over the next few years.
World Wide Web inventor wins computing's highest award
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee has won the 2016 Turing Award, regarded as computing's highest award. Berners-Lee also won $1 million prize money with the award. He received the award not only for inventing the basics of the web, but concepts for links that were simple and easy to implement. Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989.
Only ₹36K cr of ₹92K cr farmer loans waived off in UP: Cong
Congress has said out of the total ₹92, 241 crore of farmer loans, only ₹36,000 crore is waived off in UP. This means even now ₹56,000 crore is still to be waived off, said Congress Spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. "When Modi government could waive off ₹1,40,000 crore loan of big businessmen then can't they do it for the farmers," he added.
Will start campaign to unite samajwadis: Shivpal Singh Yadav
Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Tuesday said that he will soon start a campaign to unite "samajwadis" (socialists). "We will not let the legacy of 'samajwad' (socialism) to weaken….The fight for social justice will be fought with full strength," he said. Earlier, Shivpal had said that he will form a new party after UP Assembly election.
Karnataka Tourism Minister slams Goa's plan to ban Lamanis
Karnataka Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge has slammed his Goa counterpart Manohar Ajgaonkar for planning a ban on Lamanis' entry into Goa. "First of all, he should have something substantial to say, that these people are indulging in drugs…crime is not limited to one community alone," he said. Notably, Lamanis is a nomadic tribe that mostly hails from Karnataka.
Delhi Cong working like business house: Sandeep Dikshit
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has alleged that Delhi Congress President Ajay Maken is running party's city unit as a "business house". "The high command should take note of this fact and also that one person is taking all the decisions," he said. "Though Maken is indulging in condemnable acts, Congress leaders shouldn't quit the party," he added.n
Startup PiQube's ex-employees allege ₹50 lakh in dues
Chennai-based HR focused startup PiQube owes over ₹50 lakh in unpaid dues, former employees have alleged. About 10 former employees have even sent legal notices to the startup. The Founder of PiQube, which raised $500,000 from HR Fund in 2015, Jayadev Mahalingam agreed that the startup has run out of funds and is devising a plan to pay the dues.
SoftBank appoints its second director to Snapdeal's board
SoftBank has appointed its second director, Lydia Bly Jett, to Snapdeal's board. Last month, SoftBank executive Kabir Misra was appointed to Snapdeal's board. Snapdeal's seven-member board includes representation from investors SoftBank, Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture Partners, and Co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal. Reports claim that SoftBank is preparing for Snapdeal's sale to Flipkart.
Einstein's letter to science teacher auctioned for ₹35 lakhs
A signed letter from physicist Albert Einstein written in response to a science teacher in 1953 was sold for $53,504 (around ₹35 lakhs) at an auction. Einstein wrote the letter in reply to a two-page questionnaire submitted by Arthur Converse concerning electrostatic theory and special relativity. The letter, with an opening price of $15,000, was bought by an unidentified person.
New-found solar system may be uninhabitable due to flaring
Hungary-based researchers studying the newly discovered solar system TRAPPIST-1 have observed several energetic flares from its star that would make the system less suitable for hosting life. As the seven Earth-like planets orbit their host star much closer than Earth orbits the Sun, unrealistically strong magnetic fields would be needed to shield the atmosphere from the flares, researchers said.
ISIS terrorists trying to enter Mumbai through sea: Report
The Indian Coast Guard has reportedly alerted the police and other intelligence agencies that 3-4 Islamic State terrorists are trying to enter the city through the sea route. "We are taking all necessary precautions and getting details about the suspects from the information provided to us," a senior police official reportedly said.
BJP leader shot dead in UP's Muzaffarnagar
BJP leader Raja Balmiki, who was earlier party's Khatauli city General Secretary, was shot dead by three unidentified bike-borne assailants in Khatauli town of Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday. Meanwhile, protesting against the murder, the people have blocked the Delhi-Dehradun national highway at Khatauli. The security has been tightened in the area, SHO KP Singh has said.
Man in Riyadh divorces wife in Hyd through newspaper ad
A Hyderabad man, employed in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, announced 'talaq' (divorce) to his wife in an advertisement published in an Urdu daily on March 4. "If he was unhappy with me, he should have spoken with me once. He married me in front of all and should have divorced in front of all relatives," said the wife.
Courts have no rights to make laws: Katju on SC's liquor ban
Describing the Supreme Court's order to ban sale of alcohol within 500-metre vicinity on national highways as "judicial overreach", former apex court judge Markandey Katju on Tuesday said that courts have no rights to make laws. "We have broad separation of powers in the Constitution. Making law is the job of the legislature, not the Courts," he said.
If filmmaking fails, I'll open Red Chillies Restaurant: SRK
Shah Rukh Khan, while talking about his production company Red Chillies Entertainment (RCE), joked, "Just in case filmmaking fails, I'll open a restaurant by the same name. Red Chillies Restaurant toh chalega hi." He revealed how this was his response to Juhi Chawla when she asked him as to why he chose the name Red Chillies for his production company.
200 US theatres screen film '1984' in protest against Trump
Nearly 200 independent movie theatres across the United States on Tuesday screened the film '1984', based on George Orwell's novel about a dystopian future in what organisers said was a stand against US President Donald Trump's administration. The book features a government that spies on its citizens and forces them into accepting contradictory versions of the truth.
17-year-old girl punches shark to survive attack
A 17-year-old from United States, Caitlyn Taylor, reportedly punched a shark to survive an attack while recently swimming in Gulf of Mexico. Taylor, who suffered from six puncture wounds on her leg from a shark bite, required 80 stitches. She later shared pictures of her wound on Twitter with the caption, "Beyond lucky to be alive...and thank you...for the support".
Roger Federer, Bill Gates to team up in charity tennis match
Eighteen-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will team up for a one-set charity tennis match in Seattle, USA, on April 29. Federer and Gates will play US' John Isner, who won the longest match in the sport's history. The proceeds from the match will go to Federer's trust to support children's education in Africa.
Ex-Man Utd player unveils 'Be a Panda' plan to tackle racism
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has unveiled his 'Be a Panda' scheme, which is aimed at tackling racism and promoting inclusion. Evra, who has endured racist incidents in the past, said, "It is against bullying. That's why Be a Panda is black, is white, is Asian and is chubby because he is eating a lot."
Kings XI Punjab players inaugurate toilets for Swachh Bharat
Kings XI Punjab players visited a government school in Indore and inaugurated toilets as part of the Swachh Bharat campaign, ahead of the IPL which begins on Wednesday. South Africa's David Miller, pacer Varun Aaron and mentor Virender Sehwag were part of the contingent that visited the school. Indore is hosting three home games for Punjab this season.
Sehwag calls Ishant 'Hairy, Slightly distorted Burj Khalifa'
Kings XI Punjab mentor Virender Sehwag welcomed Ishant Sharma to the team on Tuesday by calling him the "hairy & slightly distorted Burj Khalifa". Sehwag also tweeted a picture of Ishant's mocking face for Steve Smith, to which Ishant replied that Sehwag would have to copy the expression during practice. Sehwag said making that expression itself was a practice session.
Arunachal borders Tibet, not China: CM on Dalai Lama's visit
Slamming China for its objection to Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, state Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday asserted that the state shared boundary with Tibet and not China. "Let me get this straight. China has no business telling us what to do and what not to do," he said. Dalai Lama arrived in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday.
Zlatan's injury-time goal salvages draw for Man Utd
Zlatan Ibrahimović's 94th-minute penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against Everton at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Tuesday. United scored after hitting the post twice during the game, besides a disallowed offside goal by Ibrahimović. With the draw, United have extended their unbeaten run to 20 games, with 12 of them being draws.
Pink diamond becomes most expensive gem ever sold at ₹464 cr
A 59.6-carat pink diamond called 'Pink Star' has been sold for ₹464 crore ($71.2 million), setting the world record for the top auction price for any gem. The diamond was purchased by the world's largest jeweller, Chow Tai Fook, in a five-minute contest. Pink Star auctioned for ₹541 crore ($83 million) in 2013, but the sale collapsed after buyer defaulted.
Punjab Police deny reports that they arrested Rakhi Sawant
Punjab Police on Tuesday denied reports that they arrested actor Rakhi Sawant after she failed to appear in court in a case over her alleged "derogatory" remarks against sage Valmiki. This comes after a Ludhiana court issued an arrest warrant against Sawant on March 9. However, Sawant's team reportedly said she had "surrendered" and left for Punjab.
Elon Musk-led Tesla becomes the most valuable carmaker in US
Elon Musk co-founded electric carmaker Tesla's market valuation hit $53.06 billion on Tuesday, making it the most valued carmaker of the United States. The jump in Tesla's market valuation came after Tesla's stock hit an all-time high after it shared its worldwide sales numbers, that exceeded analysts' expectations. Tesla is followed by General Motors and Ford in market valuation.
SoftBank preparing for Snapdeal's sale to Flipkart: Reports
Snapdeal's biggest investor SoftBank on Tuesday held a meeting with early investors, Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture Partners, on the proposed sale of Snapdeal to Flipkart, reports claimed. While early investors asked for $100 million each for their stakes, Co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal also asked for a $100 million payout for themselves and their management team, reports added.
Islamic State says US being run by an 'idiot'
Islamic State spokesman Abi al-Hassan al-Muhajer has said that the United States is being run by an "idiot". "America you have drowned and there is no savior, and you have become prey for the soldiers of the caliphate in every part of the earth, you are bankrupt and the signs of your demise are evident to every eye," Muhajer added.
Trailer of horror film 'Annabelle 2' released
The trailer of upcoming supernatural horror film 'Annabelle: Creation' has been released. It is the prequel to the 2014 film 'Annabelle' and a spin-off to 'The Conjuring' film series. The film stars Talitha Bateman, Stephanie Sigman, Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto. Directed by David F Sandberg, the film is scheduled to release on August 11.n
Local Kashmir team wears Pakistan team jersey, plays anthem
Members of a local team wore the Pakistan cricket team's jersey and played the country's national anthem during a domestic match in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district recently. The Baba Darya Ud Din team stood with their hands on their chest when the anthem played, while an announcement was made for people to stand prior to the anthem.
Cong people can't be saved if they don't improve: Digvijaya
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has said nobody can save his party's people if they don't improve. "People who have scant respect for [Congress]...try to dominate others, should go to the people and work for them. Everybody should be respected," Singh added. Explaining the Congress' failure to form the government in Goa, Singh said "wallets were opened", which Congress couldn't manage.
714 traffic violators prosecuted every hour in Delhi in 2017
As many as 714 traffic violators had been prosecuted in Delhi every hour in 2017 till March, which is over double the last year's figure of 304 for the same period, according to Delhi Traffic Police statistics. Notably, the most common traffic offenses in Delhi were jumping red lights, overspeeding and drunken driving among others.
India firm on bilateral redressal of issues with Pak: MEA
Amid reports that US President Donald Trump may get involved in resolving India-Pakistan issues, the Indian government has said that its position seeking bilateral redressal of all issues with Pakistan has not changed. "We, of course, expect international community... to enforce international mechanisms and mandates concerning terrorism emanating from Pakistan," the External Affairs Ministry said.
Haryana allows 43 liquor shops to relocate beyond 500m
Haryana's Excise and Taxation Department has allowed the relocation of 43 liquor shops beyond a 'motorable distance' of 500 metres from the highway, in the wake of the Supreme Court-ordered ban. Further, nearly 115 pubs in Gurugram have been temporarily closed due to ban, an official said. 'Motorable distance' refers to the distance travelled on road to reach a location.
Man attacked by cow vigilantes in Rajasthan dies
Pehlu Khan (55), who was assaulted by around 15 people on the Alwar highway over suspicion of cow smuggling in Rajasthan, died at a hospital on Monday, said the police. Khan was among the people transporting cows in six vehicles. "We have registered a case of murder against six persons and 200 unknown people," said SHO of Bahror in Alwar.
Teachers in UP's Chandauli click selfies to prove attendance
Teachers at 140 government primary and upper-primary schools in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli have been taking attendance through selfies since February. Under the "attendance-with-selfie" campaign, the teachers take a selfie with the students and the day's newspaper, and share it on a WhatsApp group. The campaign has resulted in tremendous improvement in attendance, district officials said.
Madhya Pradesh govt increases minimum wages for workers
The Madhya Pradesh government has increased the minimum wages of workers on the basis of the revised dearness allowance (DA) rates in the state with effect from April 1, an official said on Tuesday. As per the new rates, unskilled workers would get ₹7,125/month at the rate of ₹274/day, while semi-skilled workers would get ₹7,982/month at the rate of ₹307/day.
Suspect of Russian metro bombing was born in Kyrgyzstan
Russia's St Petersburg metro blast that killed 14 people and wounded 50 on Monday could have been carried out by 22-year-old Kyrgyzstan-born Akbarzhon Jalilov, Kyrgyzstan intelligence said. Jalilov reportedly had been living in Russia for six years. This comes after Russian investigators said that they suspect that a suicide bomber with ties to radical Islamists carried out the attack.
Trump donates first-quarter salary to National Park Service
US President Donald Trump has donated his $78,333 (over ₹51 lakh) first-quarter salary to the National Park Service. "The President is personally proud to contribute...to the important mission...which is preserving our country's national security," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said. During his campaign, Trump pledged to donate his entire $400,000 annual salary if he becomes President.
Egypt court overturns block on islands transfer to Saudi
Egypt's Court of Urgent Matters has upheld an Egyptian-Saudi agreement allowing transfer of two uninhabited islands of the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia and overturned an earlier ruling that blocked the transfer. The Egyptian government announced the accord in 2016 that awarded the sovereignty of the islands to Saudi Arabia. However, most Egyptians believe that the islands belong to Egypt.
Comic book sales decline due to female characters: Marvel VP
Marvel's vice president of sales David Gabriel, while talking about dwindling sales of Marvel comic books, said, "What we heard was that people didn't want any more diversity... They didn't want female characters out there." However, Gabriel added that the new heroes were not going anywhere as Marvel is proud to introduce unique characters that reflect new voices and experiences.
UP govt's farmer loan waiver like 'drop in the ocean': Cong
Criticising the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government for its loan waiver for farmers, Congress on Tuesday said it is just like "a drop in an ocean". "The promise made by the Uttar Pradesh Government is just the half truth. This is a positive initiative but it is just the half truth," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.
SP women wing President Shweta Singh tenders resignation
After Samajwadi Party leader Gaurav Bhatia joined the BJP, SP women wing President Shweta Singh resigned from the party on Tuesday. She had been appointed to the post in February 2016. In her letter of resignation, Singh asserted that she had been loyal to the party for many years, but was disappointed with the attitude of SP and some leaders.
Woman drowns newborn in bucket of water minutes after birth
A 22-year-old woman allegedly drowned her newly born child in a bucket of water minutes after the delivery at a private hospital in Hyderabad, the police said on Tuesday. The cops said they suspected that the woman did not want to have the baby as she was unmarried. A murder case has been registered against her, the cops said.
Live bullet found in army jawan's bag at Srinagar airport
An Army jawan was detained on Tuesday at Srinagar airport for carrying a live bullet in the baggage, according to officials. The soldier, Pandia Raj, had been travelling to Delhi on leave and was handed over to the Army for investigation. Earlier on Monday, a jawan was arrested for carrying two hand grenades in his baggage during the security screening.
15-yr-old girl raped by police constable in Nashik
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a police constable in Maharashtra's Nashik district. The accused, identified as Gorakh Shekhre, has reportedly been arrested. The parents of the victim claimed that the girl was a slow learner and had some mental difficulties. Reports claimed that Shekhre has a notorious history and had been suspended earlier as well.
Pakistan should stop backing militancy in J&K: Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti has asked Pakistan to stop backing militancy in the state and enable restoration of peace. "Vajpayeeji used to say...you can change friends but not the neighbours. We have to live with each other cordially," she added. This comes after J&K police launched a crackdown and arrested around 130 youths in the last fortnight.