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Yoga not a medium to attain divine experience: Kerala church
Yoga is not a medium to attain divine experience, though it would help mental and physical health, the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church has said. "The God in whom we believe is a personal God. God is not someone who can be reached through a particular posture," it added. Earlier, the same Church recognised the importance given to Yoga in Indian culture.
Pak violates ceasefire along LoC for second consecutive day
Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, officials said. Pakistan troops resorted to small arms firing and mortar shelling, provoking a strong and effective reply from the Indian troops, officials added. In March, Pakistan violated the truce four times along the LoC in Poonch.
Tunisian nightclub shut after DJ plays Muslim prayer remix
A nightclub in Tunisia has been shut down after a video of a European DJ playing a dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer emerged, officials said. An investigation has begun into the incident and the club's manager has been detained "for violation against good morals and public outrage against modesty", officials said.
US bars H-1B visas for entry-level computer programmers
The US has ruled that being an entry-level computer programmer will no longer qualify as a specialist profession, which is a requirement for applying for an H-1B work visa. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the guidelines to prevent employers from temporarily hiring foreign workers on low salaries to displace local American workers on higher salaries.
Tamil TV actress Nandhini's husband commits suicide
Tamil television actress Nandhini's husband Karthikeyan allegedly committed suicide at a lodge in Chennai on Monday. Karthikeyan was reportedly found lying unconscious in the room. Initial reports suggested that Karthikeyan blamed his father-in-law in his suicide note but Nandhini alleged that her husband had been taking money from people and threatened to commit suicide when she confronted him.
Yoga, self-defence to be made compulsory in UP govt schools
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to take steps to make Yoga, along with a self-defence programme for girls, compulsory in all state government-run schools. In a meeting with the Education Department officials, Adityanath also stressed on filing FIRs in instances of mass copying. Adityanath also ordered framing of guidelines to curtail private schools from charging high fees.
1st express highway in Northeast to be built with ₹40,000 cr
Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the first express highway project in India's Northeast region will be developed along the Brahmaputra river in Assam at an estimated cost of ₹40,000 crore. Making the announcement at the closing ceremony of 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival in Guwahati, Gadkari requested Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal to undertake land acquisition work for the road.
Death toll in Syrian chemical attack rises to 100: Reports
The number of people killed in the recent chemical attack which took place in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib has climbed to 100 with over 400 others injured, according to reports. "Most of the hospitals in Idlib province are now overflowing with wounded people," health authorities said. A war monitor and medical workers blamed the attack on the Syrian government.
Govt introduces new category of visas for foreign filmmakers
Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore on Monday announced a new category of visas for foreign filmmakers. "Both the Film Visa and the Film Facilitation Office have been aimed to promote India as an attractive filming destination to the world," he said. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced liberalised visa regulations allowing tourists with e-visas to increase their stay to two months.
New Malaysian visas allow Indians to travel to ASEAN nations
Malaysian PM Mohd Najib Tun Razak on Monday announced the launch of multiple-entry e-visas, allowing Indians to fly to Malaysia and visit South Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia using just one visa. Malaysia will serve as the gateway to ASEAN for Indians, officials said. Malaysia also decided to not charge visa fees and approve online applications within 48 hours for Indians.
Book teachers forcing students to take tuition: Yogi to cops
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the police to book teachers of state-run colleges for forcing students to avail private tuition, according to reports. Police will also file cases against authorities of examination centres which have been blacklisted after incidents of mass copying during the class 10 and 12 exams conducted by the UP board.
SC fines Rajasthan govt ₹1L for filing frivolous petitions
The Supreme Court has slapped ₹1 lakh fine on the Rajasthan government for filing "frivolous and unjustified petitions" in an arbitration case, saying such tendencies need to be stopped. The apex court also allowed the state government to recover the cost from the officers who had authorised the filing of appeal against the High Court order.
China to build new city three times the size of New York
China has announced plans to build a new city, a special economic zone, in Hebei province to decongest its capital Beijing. The city will cover an area nearly three times that of the US city of New York, officials said. The announcement reportedly triggered a race among real estate developers nearby to sell properties as prices nearly doubled.
US teen pleads guilty in plot to assassinate Pope in 2015
A New Jersey teenager Santos Colon Jr has pleaded guilty to plotting the assassination of Pope Francis when he was on a trip to Philadelphia in 2015. Colon, who was a juvenile when he was involved in the plotting, was not charged then. He will face up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his guilty plea.
Singer Adele buys new house worth ₹32 crore
Singer Adele and her husband Simon Konecki have bought a mansion worth ₹32 crore in England. "Adele doesn't want to live with fellow celebrities... She has deliberately chosen the least showbiz place she can think of so she can live a normal, unflashy existence," a source was quoted as saying. Adele and Simon have a four-year-old son named Angelo. nnn
'Hrithik's friend' Angela appeared on Splitsvilla: Report
Angela Krislinzki, the model who claimed that Hrithik Roshan was her friend and mentor, is reportedly Annie, a former contestant on the reality television show 'Splitsvilla' on MTV in 2008. Angela is said to have undergone various treatments and surgeries to achieve her current look. Earlier, Hrithik while denying her claims tweeted, "Who are you and why are you lying."
Kapil, Ayushmann, I were enough for Kapil's show: Parineeti
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who shot an episode for 'The Kapil Sharma Show' with Ayushmann Khurrana, said that the two, along with Kapil were enough for the show. Ayushmann added, "Didn't miss anything on Kapil's show." Meanwhile, cast of the show including Sunil Grover, Chandan Prabhakar, Ali Asgar and Sugandha Mishra haven't shot for the show, following Kapil's brawl with Sunil.nnn
Weekly comedy show on US Prez Trump to air from April 27
Comedy Central has announced a weekly late-night series titled 'The President Show', starring Anthony Atamanuik as the US President Donald Trump, which will go on air starting April 27. "Laughing at the President is a proud American tradition... I'd just like to thank Comedy Central for giving us this platform to speak truth to power," said Atamanuik.
Vinod Khanna hospitalised due to severe dehydration
Yesteryear actor Vinod Khanna was hospitalised in Mumbai on Friday owing to severe dehydration. His son Rahul Khanna said that his father is doing better and will be discharged soon. "Our family is most grateful for the extraordinary care he's been receiving at the hospital... we are touched by all the good wishes pouring in," added Rahul.
Stanford accepts teen who wrote #BlackLivesMatter 100 times
The Stanford University has accepted American student Ziad Ahmed after he responded to "What matters to you, and why?" on the college application with '#BlackLivesMatter' written a hundred times. Ahmed, who did not expect a positive response from the university, received his acceptance letter on Friday. The letter stated that Ahmed's passion and determination were inspirational.
Bowler takes all 10 wickets in 2nd division match in Kolkata
Mohammed Saif, a left-arm spinner, took all ten wickets in a second division league play-off match in Kolkata on Tuesday. Playing for Ariadaha Sporting Club, Saif took 10 for 28 and helped his team win the two-day match by 38 runs. "It (pitch) assisted spin and I was concentrating on getting turn and bounce and keeping things simple," Saif said.
Yogi has proved poll promises not merely 'jumlas': Uddhav
Hailing the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to waive farmers' loans of up to ₹1 lakh, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said CM Yogi Adityanath has proved that announcements made during election rallies are not merely 'jumlas'. Thackeray urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to adopt the same approach and bring about a smile on the faces of the farmers.
BJP promised full loan waiver without any limit: Akhilesh
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the Yogi Adityanath government for putting a limit of ₹1 lakh on farm loan waivers in the state. "BJP had promised a full loan waiver without any limit," the SP leader tweeted. "Crores of farmers are feeling cheated with the decision. This is a betrayal of the poor farmers," Yadav added.
Dalai Lama reaches Arunachal amid Chinese opposition
Despite protests by China, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday arrived in Arunachal Pradesh and was greeted by chanting of prayers, music, and religious flags. The Nobel Laureate will reach Tawang on April 8 for a three-day stay. The visit is opposed by China which considers Arunachal Pradesh to be a part of southernmost Tibet.
19,000 Kashmiri youth apply for Indian Army recruitment
Around 19,000 Kashmiri youth from across the 10 districts of the Valley have applied for recruitment in the Indian Army, according to officials. They added that more of such recruitment drives will be organised to improve the condition of unemployed youth of the Kashmir region. This comes while separatists have been asking people of the Valley to oppose the army.
Jawan who escorted Dalai Lama to India in 1959 felicitated
The Assam Rifles on Tuesday felicitated its retired jawan, Naren Chandra Das (76), who had escorted the Dalai Lama during his escape from Tibet in 1959. Das is the only surviving jawan among the 8 Assam Rifles men who had escorted the Tibetan spiritual leader. Recently, the Dalai Lama had met Das at the 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival in Guwahati.
Raj newborn declared dead, starts crying before cremation
A prematurely-born girl child, who was declared dead by a male nurse at a hospital in Rajasthan, 'came back to life' on Tuesday at a crematorium where her body was taken for last rites. The on-duty nurse had declared the newborn dead when he noticed that she was neither crying nor breathing, but she suddenly started crying at the crematorium.
Russian Prez Putin limits cash transfers to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that allows the transfer of cash from Russia to Ukraine only through companies controlled by the Russian Central Bank. This comes after Ukraine forced local banks to ban six Russian payment systems last year. Notably, money transfers from Russia to Ukraine dropped from $1 billion in 2015 to $622 million in 2016.
Firm sued for calling off woman's interview over handshake
A Swedish company has been sued by the country's discrimination watchdog for calling off a woman's job interview after it emerged that she would not shake hands for religious reasons. The watchdog took the case to the Swedish Labour Court, demanding the company pay out 80,000 kronor (over ₹5 lakh) in damages to the woman.
US anti-protest bills undemocratic, against free speech: UN
The bills introduced by US states to restrict the right to assembly are "undemocratic" and if approved will infringe upon the rights to freedom of expression, UN experts said. "The trend also threatens to jeopardise one of the US' constitutional pillars- free speech," they added. The bills were introduced amid the surge in mass protest movements across the US.
Foreign tourists with e-visa can stay for 2 months in India
Foreign tourists visiting India on e-visa can now stay up to 60 days instead of 30 days earlier, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said. The window for applications under the e-visa scheme was also increased from 30 days to 120 days. Under the regulations effective from April 1, business and medical visas will be granted within 48 hours upon urgent requests.
Yogi Adityanath waives farmers' loan upto ₹1 lakh in UP
During the first Cabinet meeting of the new Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday, CM Yogi Adityanath waived farmers' loan of up to ₹1 lakh. The state will spend around ₹36,000 crore to fund the loan waiver which will benefit around 86 lakh farmers. Loan waiver for farmers was one of the biggest poll promises of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
A restaurant in India lets people dine with coffins
The New Lucky Restaurant in Ahmedabad is built atop a burial ground. The restaurant also features exposed gravestones which are surrounded by steel bars. The owner, Krishnan Nair, claims that eating in the presence of the dead is good luck and that it is also better for the business.
Robert Downey Jr worked as shoe salesman before film career
Actor Robert Downey Jr is known to have worked as a shoe salesman and as a waiter in a restaurant in New York after dropping out from high school. He also reportedly performed as 'living art' at the underground club area before the start of his film career. Robert, who is known for portraying 'Iron Man', turned 52 on Tuesday.
What is Television Rating Point (TRP)?
Television Rating Point (TRP) is a tool to judge which programmes are viewed the most and helps to provide information about choice of people and a channel's popularity. A device is attached to a sample set of TVs to help calculate the viewership. This data, taken over a 30-day period, are treated as a sample for people across geographical sectors.
Parveen Babi was 1st Indian film star on TIME magazine cover
Yesteryear actress Parveen Babi was the first Indian Bollywood star to feature on the cover of TIME magazine in 1976. She was 27 when she featured on the cover. The actress, whose 68th birth anniversary was observed on Tuesday, is known for her performance in films like Deewaar (1975), Namak Halaal (1982) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).
Behen Hogi Teri poster shows Rajkummar dressed as Lord Shiva
The poster of the upcoming film 'Behen Hogi Teri' shows the male lead Rajkummar Rao dressed up as Lord Shiva while sitting on a bike. Rajkummar said that the film is not a typical Bollywood potboiler, or romantic-comedy but a very relatable, human film with lot of interesting moments. Directed by Ajay K Pannalal, the film also stars Shruti Haasan.
Bhagyashree's son set to debut in 'Mard ko Dard Nahin Hota'
Abhimanyu Dasani, the son of 'Maine Pyar Kiya' actress Bhagyashree, is set to make his Bollywood debut in the upcoming film 'Mard ko Dard Nahin Hota'. The film, which will reportedly star Radhika Madan as the female lead, is being produced by Anurag Kashyap's production house Phantom Films. Kashyap called it a "superbly funny and kick ass martial arts film".
Rani Mukerji starts shooting for her comeback film Hichki
Actress Rani Mukerji has started shooting for her upcoming film 'Hichki', which comes three years after her last film. "I was looking for a script that would challenge and excite me, and Hichki came my way," said Rani. It is being directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Yash Raj Films, which is headed by Rani's husband Aditya Chopra.
New H-1B visa rules won't impact our employees, says Google
In an internal email, technology major Google has said that it does not anticipate that the new H1-B visa norms, which restrict the hiring of entry-level computer programmers, will impact its employees. "Our software engineering roles don't fall into the job categories included in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services' new guidance," the email read.
Trump may become a mediator between India, Pakistan: US
US Permanent Representative to the UN Nikki Haley has said President Donald Trump may get involved in a peace process between India and Pakistan. "I would expect that the administration going to be in talks and try and find its place to be part of that (process)... And also wouldn't be surprised if the President participates as well," Haley stated.
Cleared Aircel-Maxis deal in normal course of biz: Former FM
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said he had granted approval to Aircel-Maxis deal "in the normal course of business". Chidambaram's remarks come after Supreme Court asked CBI to file a status report on the probe being carried out on the deal. Earlier, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had alleged that Chidambaram illegally granted clearance to the deal in 2006.
Aditya Birla Group gets RBI licence to start payments bank
The Aditya Birla Group said on Tuesday it has received licence from the Reserve Bank of India to start its payments bank. Headed by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Aditya Birla Nuvo had set up a joint venture with telecom major Idea called Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank. At present, Airtel and India Post are offering payments bank services in the country.
Landlord complains of bullying for banning coloured people
UK's biggest buy-to-let landlord, Fergus Wilson, has called the police over online abuse after he banned coloured people from renting properties because of "curry smell" at the end of their tenancy. He also reported a video in which he was called racist. Earlier, he said he lost £12,000 (₹10 lakh) in costs after tenants left his property smelling of curry.
US visa the only issue for IT industry: Infosys Co-founder
Infosys Co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has said the Indian IT industry will see steady growth and that the US H-1B visa will be the only major issue this year. "That's one challenge I see. I don't see anything particularly different this year," he stated. If global GDP grows around 2-3%, Indian IT industry will grow by around 10%, he added.
Stress free as Tamil film had 50% English dialogues: Kajol
Actress Kajol has said that she felt stress free working in the upcoming Tamil film 'VIP 2' as she was assured that 50% of her dialogues would be in English. Kajol, while talking about why she took up the film, said, "It was all because of Dhanush (her co-star) and Soundarya Rajinikanth (director), who really made me feel comfortable."
Jennifer doesn't care about Jolie-Pitt divorce, says friend
Actress Jennifer Aniston's friend Chelsea Handler has said Jennifer does not care about the divorce of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. "I don't think Jen cares about what's going on and it's crazy that people think she does... As if she's sitting around caring about [it]. I know I don't," she added. Jennifer was married to Brad Pitt from 2002-2005.
Talent not restricted to batting: Ganguly on Sachin's song
Following Sachin Tendulkar releasing his debut song, Sourav Ganguly tweeted, "@sachin_rt well done Tendulkar .. great stuff .. talent not restricted to batting only". Sachin released his first song as a singer, titled 'Cricket Wali Beat', which he has sung alongside singer Sonu Nigam. The song was released on the show 'Indian Idol' and is available on the cricketer's app.
I don't depend on the pitch to take wickets: Kuldeep Yadav
Referring to his debut Dharamsala Test against Australia, India's Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav said he did not think of how the wicket will behave after bowling his first delivery. "The wicket does not matter to me. When there is no assistance, I have to bowl with more patience and keep trying to turn the ball," Yadav added.
Bangladeshi captain Mortaza announces retirement from T20Is
Bangladesh cricket team's limited overs captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Tuesday announced that he will retire from T20 international cricket after the end of the series against Sri Lanka. The 33-year-old pace bowler has featured in 52 T20I matches for his nation so far, picking up 39 wickets and registering 368 runs at an average of 13.62.
Ishant roped in by Kings XI Punjab a day before IPL starts
Indian pacer Ishant Sharma has been roped in by Kings XI Punjab as a replacement for opener Murali Vijay for the IPL 2017, which starts on April 5. The 28-year-old pacer had not found any buyer in the IPL Auction in February. Kings XI Punjab will begin their campaign against Rising Pune Supergiant on Saturday.
Reddit shares digital canvas painted by 1 million users
Social media platform Reddit has revealed that over one million Reddit users painted more than 16 million tiles on a plain digital canvas over 72 hours for its 'Place' experiment. Place allowed users to draw only one pixel at a time every five minutes. Images drawn across the canvas include India's flag, portrait of Mona Lisa and David Bowie.
Man faces defamation trial for 'liking' Facebook posts
A 45-year-old Swiss man is facing defamation charges for 'liking' eight Facebook posts that accused an animal rights activist of racism and anti-Semitism. The prosecution claimed that by 'liking' the posts, he made the content visible to larger audience. Six years ago, a US prison guard was terminated for 'liking' Facebook page of the sheriff's opponent in a political race.
Art exhibition to showcase works inspired by Van Gogh
An art exhibition named 'Cadmium Skies' in Delhi will showcase the works of 26 children that have been inspired by painter Vincent Van Gogh. Recreations of Van Gogh's famous works such as 'Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers' will be on display. Original creations where the participants have employed Van Gogh's techniques and not recreated his work will also be displayed.
Elon Musk mocks people who bet against Tesla's stock
After the valuation of electric carmaker Tesla hit an all-time high on Monday, the company's billionaire CEO Elon Musk took a dig at short sellers or people who bet against its stock by tweeting, "Stormy weather in Shortville." He added, "Tesla is absurdly overvalued if based on the past, but that's irrelevant. A stock price represents risk-adjusted future cash flows."
UN group probing ceasefire violations in PoK: Official
Describing the security across the LoC as "tense", a United Nations official has said that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) is investigating alleged ceasefire violations in the PoK. The UN continues to "underline the need for the parties to find a peaceful solution through engagement and dialogue," he added.
Amul invites closed bar owners to set up Amul Milk bars
Following the Supreme Court order prohibiting sale of alcohol along highways, Amul has invited affected restaurants to open Amul Milk bars instead. RS Sodhi, MD of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation which runs Amul, in a tweet asked 16,000 liquor shops/bars to do the same. Amul Milk Bars operate in several cities and sell products like lassi and ice cream.
Suspected chemical attack in Syria kills 58, injures 300
At least 58 people, including 11 children, were killed and 300 others were wounded in a suspected chemical attack in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, according to reports. The attack caused many people to choke, and some had foam coming out of their mouths, reports added. A war monitor and medical workers blamed the attack on the Syrian government.
Why is hydrogen the most abundant element in the universe?
The periodic table elements, which are the building blocks of the universe, were created after the Big Bang. Hydrogen has one proton, one electron and is the only element with no neutrons, making it the simplest element in the universe. Because of this, Hydrogen is believed to be the most abundant element, accounting for about 90% of the visible universe.
Who is the highest run-getter of all time in the IPL?
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli leads the list of highest run-getters in IPL, scoring 4,110 runs in 131 innings. Kohli also holds the record for most runs in a single IPL season, scoring 973 runs in 16 innings in 2016. His four centuries in the last edition are also the most by a player in a T20 tournament.
India 3rd highest in doping violations for 3rd straight year
According to a report by the World Anti-Doping Agency, India has ranked third in the list of international doping violations in 2015 for the third straight year. India, with 117 violations, is only behind Russia and Italy. Most Indian violations were among weightlifters, with 56 lifters being guilty of doping, while athletics was second-highest with 21 dope offenders.
N Korea linked to attacks on banks in 18 nations: Kaspersky
North Korea's hacking operations are linked to attacks on banks in 18 countries, according to cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab, which also claims it has digital evidence for the same. It also said that North Korea was involved in last year's $81 million cyber heist of the Bangladesh central bank's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Geetha Johri becomes Gujarat's first woman police chief
Geetha Johri has been appointed as the Director General of Police of Gujarat, becoming the state's first woman police chief. The 1982 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer will be replacing PP Pandey, an accused in Ishrat Jahan encounter case, who resigned from the post. Johri is presently posted at the State Police Housing Corporation in Gandhinagar as managing director.
There are over 1,77,000 ways to tie a tie
According to mathematician Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, there are 1,77,147 ways to tie the knot of a normal necktie. In 1999, mathematicians, Thomas Fink and Yong Mao, calculated that there were only 85 different ways to tie a tie. Popular tie knots include 'windsor', 'half windsor' and 'four-in-hand'.
Former Huawei engineer 'marries' robot he built himself
A former Huawei engineer from China has "married" a robot named Yingying that he built last year. The 30-kg robot can read some Chinese characters and speak a few words, but the AI engineer plans to upgrade his "bride" to be able to do household chores. Although not officially recognised, the ceremony was held in accordance with local traditions.
Why are you lying: Hrithik to model calling him friend
Hrithik Roshan, responding to model Angela Krislinzki's claims of him being a great friend to her, tweeted, "My dear lady, who are you and why are u lying." In an interview, she claimed that Hrithik's a "mentor" who has been "supportive and gave her acting tips". Angela, who is part Polish-part Spanish, earlier featured in an advertisement with Hrithik.nn
Classical singer Kishori Amonkar passes away at 84
Hindustani classical singer Kishori Amonkar, who received the Padma Vibhushan in 2002, passed away at the age of 84 at her Mumbai residence on Monday. Amonkar, who sang in the Jaipur gharana style, was also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Rashtrapati Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Sangeet Samragni Award. She was the subject of the documentary 'Bhinna Shadja'.
Apple orders 70 million OLED screens from Samsung: Report
Technology major Apple has reportedly ordered 70 million organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels from Samsung for its upcoming iPhone smartphones. Apple is rumoured to be launching three new iPhones this year, two with a regular LCD screen and a "premium" variant with a curved OLED screen. Reports about Apple's flagship smartphone also mention facial recognition and wireless charging.
Mercedes pulls ads from TV show facing harassment claims
Mercedes-Benz has withdrawn its ads from a Fox News show following a media report regarding the sexual harassment of female employees by the show's host Bill O'Reilly. Mercedes called the allegations "disturbing" and said that they don't reflect the automaker's view of the importance of women. Reportedly, five such cases against O'Reilly have been settled for about ₹84.5 crore.
Asteroids in Mars' orbit are remains of mini-planets: Study
Mars shares its orbit with nine small asteroids, called Trojans, that were part of a mini-planet destroyed by a collision, astronomers using the Very Large Telescope in Chile have found. Analysing reflected sunlight spectrum, it was established that the Trojans had the same composition, also suggesting that a part of planet's material contributed to the formation of Earth and Mars.
Won't take discrimination against our workers: US to firms
The Trump administration has issued a warning to companies, directing them not to discriminate against American workers by "misusing" H-1B work visas programme. "Too many American workers who are as qualified, willing and deserving to work in these fields have been ignored," a statement read. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services also announced measures to deter "fraud" of H-1B visas.
Billionaire Buffett’s face to appear on Coke cans in China
Billionaire Warren Buffett's face will appear on cans of Cherry Coke in China for a limited period, the company has announced. Buffett is the biggest investor in the beverage giant with his firm Berkshire Hathaway owning a stake of 9.3%, a holding valued at about $17 billion. Notably, Buffett has said that he drinks five cans of Coke per day.
I have made a career out of flop films: Manoj Bajpayee
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has said that he is a living example of an actor making a career out of flop films. "Success does not teach you anything. Failures, rejections, they make you the man that you are," he added. Bajpayee further said that his "so-called flop films" have been appreciated the most.
Dipa Karmakar undergoes knee surgery, to miss Asian C'ships
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar has undergone knee surgery after suffering an injury during practice, and will miss the upcoming Asian Championships in Thailand from May 18. Dipa was reportedly operated in Mumbai and is being treated by the same doctor who operated upon Sachin Tendulkar. Dipa made the announcement on Twitter, stating she is in rehab and will be "back soon".
Twitter reacts to The Undertaker's possible farewell fight
Reacting to WWE wrestler The Undertaker's possible farewell WWE match, users reacted with tweets like, "That was my childhood. #ThankYouTaker" and "From Entrance to Exit, a True Legend". "My Man Taker, the biggest Star in the History of the WWE...Goes out in style like he always does. You make us all look weak in comparison," tweeted WWE legend Ric Flair.
Ex-Man Utd coach tells woman reporter she 'might get a slap'
Sunderland manager David Moyes in a recent interview told a female BBC reporter she might "get a slap" after she asked him a question regarding him being under pressure after his relegation-threatened side's draw. The former Manchester United manager later said that he had phoned the reporter and apologised for his remark and that she had accepted his apology.
Call from Sachin before Dharamsala Test inspired me: Rahane
Speaking about his captaincy debut in the Dharamsala Test against Australia, Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane said, "Before the match, I got a call from Sachin. He also asked me to follow my instincts. It inspired me." Rahane also spoke about his Rising Pune Supergiant teammate MS Dhoni, adding, "A person like MS Dhoni teaches a lot even with his presence."
Player scores 45-yard free kick 53 seconds into the match
Lasse Schone, who plays for Dutch club Ajax, scored with a free kick from 45 yards out just 53 seconds into their match against Feyenoord on Sunday. His right-footed strike went over the opponent team's defensive line and hit the underside of the crossbar before bundling near the top right corner. Ajax went on to win the match 2-1.
Football match halted after Peppa Pig toy thrown at player
A match between Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley in the Championship, England's second-tier football league, was halted after a fan threw a Peppa Pig toy from the crowd at an away player. Sheffield striker Sam Winnall, who left Barnsley in January after three years, was attacked by the toy five minutes into the game. Winnall later scored in the second half.
Speak the truth, fulfil your poll promises: Tejaswi to Modi
Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Ramnavami, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav tweeted, "Respected PM, at least on the auspicious occasion of Ramnavami today, please speak the truth." He further asked Modi to tell the people as to when he will start implementation of his poll promise of providing jobs to two crore youths every year.
Stayzilla's client with unpaid dues writes to PM Modi
Chennai's Jigsaw Solutions' proprietor, Radha Shekhar, has written to PM Narendra Modi urging him to address issues of funding and transparent business models at earliest. Radha said it was needed to avoid any suffering to women entrepreneurs like her at the hands of startups. Notably, Jigsaw accused startup Stayzilla of defrauding payments, resulting in its Co-founder Yogendra Vasupal's arrest.
Terrorism must be dealt with urgently: President Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the blast in St. Petersburg is a reminder that terrorism must be dealt with "urgently and comprehensively". He also conveyed his condolences to Russia saying, "Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of innocent lives in the blast... We pray for the early recovery of all those injured in the attacks."
Drunk airline pilot who passed out before take-off jailed
A drunk airline pilot who passed out in the cockpit before takeoff was sentenced to eight months jail in Canada on Monday. The pilot had pleaded guilty last month to having control of an aircraft while he had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit. Further, he has been banned from flying for one year after his release.
Rakhi Sawant arrested for derogatory remarks on Valmiki
Actor Rakhi Sawant has been arrested by the Punjab police in Mumbai for allegedly making objectionable remarks against sage Valmiki, the writer of ancient Indian epic 'Ramayana'. A complaint was filed against her for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the Valmiki community with the comments she made on a programme on a private television channel last year.
Int'l athletics federation hacked, doping info leaked
International Association of Athletics Federations said on Monday that its network had been hacked, leaking information related to therapeutic use exemption or medically-allowed doping of several athletes. Russian group 'Fancy Bears', which earlier attacked the World Anti-Doping Agency database in September 2016, is said to be behind the hack. Athletes who had applied for TUEs have been informed.
Ex-Google engineer accused of stealing tech made ₹780 crore
Former Google engineer, Anthony Levandowski, who is accused of stealing Google's technology and using it at Uber, earned more than ₹780 crore at Google, according to a legal filing. Google's self-driving unit, now Waymo, claims that he breached his contract by recruiting people for his own self-driving vehicle startup, Otto, while working at Google. Otto was later acquired by Uber.
India's first transgender Sub-Inspector joins TN police
India's first transgender Sub-Inspector, K Prithika Yashini, has joined the Tamil Nadu police force after completing her one-year training. Yashini had moved the Madras High Court in 2015 after her application for the post was rejected. The court ordered the authorities to appoint her as an SI and asked for the inclusion of transgenders as a third category.
A fountain in Spain spews pure liquid mercury
The Calder's Mercury Fountain, which was installed in 1937 in Barcelona, Spain, spews pure liquid mercury. It was built to recognise the mines in Almadén, which were earlier considered the world's greatest source of mercury. As later studies suggested the harmful effects of mercury, a pane of glass was installed around the fountain, to protect visitors from breathing in fumes.
Why do some planes leave a trail in the sky?
The phenomenon of planes leaving trails in the sky is referred to as a contrail. The 'human-induced' clouds are formed when hot air from the jet exhaust mixes with low vapour pressure in cold temperatures, condensing into white ice crystals. The duration for which a contrail is visible usually depends on the humidity level.
Digital knitting machine makes wearable sweaters, scarves
British fashion students have created 3D printing machine 'Kniterate' that knits digital designs into items like sweaters and scarves. Priced at about ₹4.8 lakh, Kniterate will have a connected smartphone app to let users create designs, select the colour and customise the type of stitches among other things. The machine then uses colourful yarn to 'print' out the wearable items.
World's 5th tallest building opens with highest pool
The fifth tallest building in the world opened on Monday in Seoul, South Korea. The 123-floor Lotte World Tower features the world's highest swimming pool in a building, on the 85th floor. It also has the world's highest glass observation deck, at a height of 1,640 feet, and the fastest elevator, which can cover 123 floors in one minute.
Public money can't be used for Kejriwal's legal fees: Cong
Congress on Tuesday criticised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his bid to have his legal bills paid by the government's exchequer. "Mr Kejriwal has made some objectionable statements about Mr Arun Jaitley and the latter filed a defamation case...How Delhi taxpayers' money comes into this?" it questioned. Kejriwal doesn't see any difference between public and private funds, Congress added.
Still have a long way to go to match Hero, says Honda
Asia Honda Motor President Noriaki Abe has said though the company is gaining market share in India in motorcycle segment, it has "a long way to go to reach Hero". "We have launched similar models...but it is really difficult to change the mindset of the consumer," he stated. "We never give up," Abe further said, adding, "But...Hero is very strong."
JNU asks students not to organise events violating HC rules
The JNU has issued a notice advising all stakeholders to refrain from organising any event that is in violation of rules of High Court's orders. "Disciplinary action will be taken as per the university rules against the violators," the notice said. The notice has come in wake of an upcoming public meeting to be addressed by an MP on Tuesday.
UK's Durham jail first to have 'terrorists only' wing
The UK's Durham jail is planning to move convicted terrorists to a special wing reserved for extremists to prevent radicalisation amid fears that criminals are leaving jails with extremist views. The wing will be first of its kind in a British prison. The recent UK parliament attacker who killed four people had converted to Islam while serving a prison term.
Leopard shuts down Nepal's international airport
Nepal's only international airport, the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu was closed for 30 minutes on Monday after a leopard was seen on its runway. Forest department officials searched for the animal for four hours but could not find it. Kathmandu is close to forested hills and leopards are occasionally known to stray into the city.
'Selfie Monkey' species being eaten to brink in Indonesia
Crested black macaque monkeys are facing extinction in Indonesia as they are being aggressively hunted by villagers on Sulawesi island to be eaten. Authorities and activists are persuading villagers on the island to stop consuming the critically endangered monkeys. The species became famous in 2011 after one of the monkeys snapped grinning selfies from a British wildlife photographer's camera.
Victoria Beckham unveils new fashion line at garden party
Designer Victoria Beckham threw a garden party to launch her collection for department store Target. She wore a blue silk shirt from her collection and added the matching tailored pants. The party was attended by celebrities including Jessica Alba and Naomie Harris. The guests were treated to cocktails, mini burgers, and old-school sweet shop candy at the party.nn
Actress Doris Day discovers she is 2 yrs older on 93rd b'day
Actress-singer Doris Day found out on her 93rd birthday that she is actually two years older, after journalists obtained a copy of her birth certificate. Doris was born in 1922, meaning she turned 95-years-old on April 3. "I have always said that age is just a number...but it's great to finally know how old I really am!" said Day.
Cadbury accused of betraying Christianity over egg hunt name
Chocolate maker Cadbury has been accused of betraying Christianity after it changed name of its annual "Easter Egg Trail" in the UK to the "Great British Egg Hunt". Further, Church of England accused the company of "airbrushing faith". Cadbury in response said it had rebranded the event in order to appeal to people of all faiths during the Christian festival.