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Longest kiss in Indian cinema was seen in 1933 film Karma
A four-minute kiss between real-life couple Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai in 'Karma' (1933), is known to be the longest kiss in Indian cinema. Rani, whose 109th birth anniversary was observed on Thursday, is known as the 'First lady of Indian cinema'. However, the first on-screen kiss in an Indian movie was in 1929 silent film 'A Throw of Dice'.
Bob Dylan to receive his Nobel Prize in Stockholm
Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will receive his Nobel Prize for Literature in person at Stockholm this weekend. However, he will not give the traditional Nobel lecture in person but will reportedly send a taped version. Dylan will have to deliver the lecture until June 10 in order to receive the ₹5 crore which is a part of the Nobel prize.
Singer George Michael buried in London 3 months after death
British singer George Michael was buried in London on Wednesday in a private funeral, over three months after his death on Christmas last year. His former partner Kenny Goss and Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley were among attendees at the funeral. George's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz was reportedly unaware about the funeral and attended only after being informed by a media person.
My 1st date in college was at Delhi's Regal: Shakti Kapoor
Shakti Kapoor has revealed that his first date during college was at Delhi's Regal cinema. Numerous celebrities shared their memories about the hall, which will shut down on March 31 after 84 years. Actor Rishi Kapoor tweeted, "A place where all the Kapoor's theatre and cinema work was seen," while Manoj Bajpayee said, "Sad such a landmark is closing down."
Virat Kohli receives Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was conferred with the Padma Shri Award by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. "What an absolute honor and a memorable day to receive the Padma Shri award from the President of India. God's been kind. Jai Hind," the 28-year-old tweeted.
Hyderabad 1st Indian city with 1Gbps wired broadband service
India's third largest Internet Service Provider ACT Fibernet on Thursday announced the launch of 1 Gbps wired broadband internet service for Hyderabad, making it the first Indian city to offer such a service. "Giga speeds will allow downloads from the internet faster than transferring data from a USB drive," said ACT Fibernet CEO Bala Malladi.
Hackers act as police to take money from those watching porn
Researchers have detailed a vulnerability in Mobile Safari browser in iOS devices that let hackers extort money from people who were watching pornography by pretending to be from a law enforcement agency. The malware locked users out of their Apple phones or tablets on viewing porn and redirected them to a fake police website, asking them to pay a fine.
Man fined ₹30 lakh for sharing confidential info on WhatsApp
A former investment banker has been fined more than ₹30 lakh by UK's Financial Conduct Authority for sharing confidential client information over WhatsApp. The regulatory body said the man shared details like client identity, details of work being carried out, and fee his company would charge because "he wanted to impress the people that he shared the information with."
Ford recalls 2.3 lakh cars over risk of under-hood fire
American automaker Ford has recalled 2.3 lakh cars over risk of under-hood fires caused by lack of coolant circulation. The company said it has received 29 reports of fires so far. Ford further recalled 2.1 lakh cars to replace faulty side door latches after some car owners said they had to use ropes or tape or seatbelts to restrain doors.
Govt to seek info on deposits during note ban in I-T returns
The government will seek data on deposits made by an individual during the demonetisation period as part of the Income Tax Returns for the assessment year 2017-18. According to reports, the government has introduced a new column for obtaining details of such deposits. "This is... an effort to ascertain what deposits were made during the demonetisation period," an official said.
Indian IT firms creating, not stealing jobs in US: Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday asserted that Indian IT companies are generating jobs and not stealing jobs of the Americans. "So far, Indian companies have given direct employment to 1.56 lakh Americans and supportive jobs to 4.11 lakh Americans," she said. Between 2011 and 2015, Indian companies paid taxes worth $20 billion in the US, Swaraj added.
IMD withdraws inaccurate record temperature for Maha's Bhira
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has withdrawn the 'record' day temperature it had issued for Bhira in Maharashtra on Tuesday. IMD had recorded 46.5°C, which was 7°C above normal. "We request the media not to publicise the figure as the exposure condition of the observatory is not good and it is not IMD's observatory," IMD officials said.
Crack in tracks led to Mahakaushal Express derailment: Govt
Quoting a Divisional Railway Manager, Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha has said that prima facie an undetected crack that developed suddenly caused the derailment of Mahakaushal Express in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. While the UP ADG (Law and Order) Daljit Chaudhary said 52 passengers were injured in the mishap, Sinha said 21 were injured.
EU condemns Britain's blackmail over security cooperation
After UK PM Theresa May warned of withdrawing co-operation on security issues if they fail to reach a fair Brexit deal, European Parliament's Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, said they would not accept UK's blackmail attempt. "I think the security of our citizens is far too important to start a trade-off of one and the other," Verhofstadt added.
London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse $26 bn merger blocked
The $26 billion merger between London Stock Exchange and its German rival Deutsche Börse was blocked by the European Commission on Wednesday, the day the UK began Brexit procedure. The regulator claimed the deal between the exchanges would create a "monopoly in the crucial area of fixed income instruments". Notably, the deal had been in the making for 13 months.
Colombian law allows employees to go to work drunk, drugged
Colombia's Constitutional Court has ruled that it is legal for employees to go to their workplace in a drunken state or under the influence of drugs. Moreover, an employee can only be punished for being under the influence of narcotics or stimulants if it has a direct effect on workplace performance, under the new changes to the labour legislation.
Gaming company Nintendo accepts farm's cow-milking challenge
Gaming major Nintendo has accepted a cow-milking challenge inspired by one of its recently-launched video games, proposed by a US-based dairy farm and museum. In its letter to Nintendo, the farm wrote, "We have 30 prize-winning Jersey milking cows that we milk twice a day, and it is NEVER that easy... We also think that you guys look pretty slow."n
Casino firm sues Founder's ex-wife on secretly copying files
Wynn Resorts sued the former wife of its Founder Steve Wynn for secretly letting her lawyers copy company hard drives to get out of an agreement that ties her $1 billion stake in the firm. The casino company accused Elaine Wynn of breaching her contract. Notably, there has been a five-year dispute between Wynn, his ex-wife, and his ex-business partner.
All that you're hearing are rumours: Uday Kotak on merger
Amid speculation of Kotak Mahindra's acquisition plans, Managing Director Uday Kotak has said, "All that you're hearing is rumours and speculation." However, Kotak added, "Over time, there will be significant consolidation in different shapes and forms." Earlier, reports suggested that the lender could be looking at a merger with Axis Bank.
Jolie was tested for drugs to get Tomb Raider role: Producer
Angelina Jolie was tested for drugs to get a role in the film 'Tomb Raider', former head of Paramount Pictures has revealed in a book. This was because studio executives were concerned about her alleged drug use. Jolie had told the film's makers, "I know what my reputation is, and I'll do anything you want to prove that I'm worthy."
'Beatles' singer John Lennon's 1964 suit to be auctioned
A suit that was custom made for late singer John Lennon, who co-founded English rock band 'The Beatles', will be auctioned. The suit features two handwritten labels marked 'John' on the breast pocket interior and on the trousers. It was worn by Lennon in 1964 while performing with the band. The bidding for the suit will begin from ₹32 lakh.
I'll run out of here, jokes Karan on hearing Kangana's name
At a recent event, filmmaker Karan Johar jokingly told author Suhel Seth that he's going to run away, when Suhel mentioned Kangana Ranaut's name. The row between Kangana and Karan began when Kangana called Karan the "flagbearer of nepotism" on a Koffee With Karan episode. In response, Karan said Kangana should leave the film industry if it is so bad.
Hollywood singer John Legend performs at train station
Hollywood singer John Legend gave an impromptu performance at a train station in London on Wednesday morning. He performed on one of the public pianos at the station. His performance drew a large crowd from the busy train station. "John Legend properly earning his last name," tweeted a user while sharing a video of his performance.
Bible, not Google gives Israel right to land: Minister
Israel's Communications Minister Tzachi Hanegbi has said that the Jews' moral claim to Israel comes from the Bible, not Google or Wikipedia. "The occupation is a myth...we never occupied other people's land," Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely said. Notably, Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem are considered illegal by the international community.
US jewellery store slammed over 'throwing rocks at girls' ad
US-based jewellery store Spicer Greene Jewelers has been slammed for an advertisement promoting the store's diamonds and gems, which has the tagline 'Sometimes, it's ok to throw rocks at girls'. "Talking about hitting girls is never funny. Ever," tweeted a user. "No but it's ok to throw rocks at whoever approved this billboard," read another tweet.n
Stamping of hand baggage to end at 7 airports from April 1
The stamping of hand baggage will be stopped at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Cochin airports from April 1. Before this, all hand baggage had to be rubber-stamped by security personnel after it was put through security scanners at airports. Notably, this plan had been implemented earlier but was stopped due to the lack of required security equipment.
Rare 'seven-arm' octopus spotted eating jellyfish
US-based researchers have observed an octopus species called "seven-arm octopus" holding an egg-yolk jellyfish in its arms. The species gets its name from the fact that it keeps one of its arms hidden. The octopus had apparently eaten most of the tissue but the ring of the jellyfish tentacles was kept intact perhaps for defence, researchers said.
Auto industry stuck with vehicles of ₹20,000 cr post SC ban
Following Supreme Court's ban on vehicles with BS-III emission norms, auto firms are stuck with a stock of over 8 lakh such vehicles valued at up to ₹20,000 crore. Around 6.7 lakh two-wheelers, 97,000 commercial vehicles, and 40,000 three wheelers have been affected by the ban. Notably, the SC asserted the health of millions was more important than commercial interests.
A factory in South Korea is covered in over 4.8 lakh CDs
An abandoned tobacco plant in South Korea was covered in 4,89,440 CDs in 2015, setting the Guinness World Record for the largest display of compact discs ever. It took 200 volunteers to cover the building in a span of two months. The factory, 180 metres long and 30 metres high, was closed down in 2004.
Boy band in China consists of only female members
'Acrush', a new boy band in China consists of five androgynous girls, who are in their late teens and early twenties. They will reportedly avoid using either 'boy' or 'girl' to refer to their members, instead using the word 'handsome youth'. One of the band members has revealed that female fans also send 'love letters' to her.
Begum Jaan gets 12 cuts, be***c**d changed to behen ki jaat
The Vidya Balan starrer 'Begum Jaan' has received twelve cuts from the Censor Board with terms like be***c**d being changed to 'behen ki jaat' and kudic**d being replaced with 'arrey o'. The cuts were reportedly made despite the film receiving an 'A' certificate. Scenes showing lovemaking and a communal massacre are also said to be have been cut by half.
Kala Chashma's jagrata version made for film Behen Hogi Teri
A jagrata version of the song 'Kala Chashma' has been recreated for the upcoming film 'Behen Hogi Teri'. The teaser of the song features the film's lead actors Rajkummar Rao and Shruti Haasan. The song has been composed by Jaidev Kumar, with vocals by Sahil Solanki and Jyotica Tangri. The romantic comedy film is scheduled to release on May 26.
Trailer of Raveena Tandon's 'Maatr' released
The trailer of the Raveena Tandon starrer upcoming film 'Maatr', which deals with the issue of rape and violence against women, has been released. The film is said to be a revenge thriller with Raveena playing the character Vidya, a rape victim. Directed by Ashtar Sayed, the film is scheduled to release on April 21.
Anju Bobby George to appeal for 2004 Olympics medal
Indian long jumper Anju Bobby George has claimed she was "robbed" of an Olympic medal at the 2004 Athens Games and will appeal to the International Olympic Committee. The three Russian medalists at the event failed subsequent drug tests and fifth-placed George has claimed they were "inhaling something on the field". She will appeal with the fourth and sixth-placed athletes.
Toshiba has become a laughing stock: Shareholder tells CEO
After Toshiba's US nuclear unit Westinghouse filed for bankruptcy, a shareholder at a company meeting said, "Toshiba has become a laughing stock around the world. You have no clue what's going on." The meeting saw other shareholders vent at CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa. Toshiba shareholders have agreed to split its NAND flash memory unit to raise money to cover Westinghouse charges.
Waymo acted against their ex-employee before suing us: Uber
Taxi-hailing startup Uber revealed that before Google's self-driving car spinoff Waymo sued it for theft of trade secrets, Waymo had already taken legal action against its former employee Anthony Levandowski. Uber said that given the provisions in Waymo's arbitration agreement with Uber's current employee Levandowski, the ongoing lawsuit should also be settled through mediation and not in a court.
At least two killed in fire at Golden Parkk hotel in Kolkata
At least two people were killed and many injured on Thursday after a fire broke out at the five-storied Golden Parkk hotel in south Kolkata's Ho Chi Minh Sarani area. Reportedly, nine fire tenders took three hours to douse the fire. The hotel is located just opposite the British deputy high commission and the US consulate general's office.
Britain's oldest man refuses birthday card from the Queen
Robert Weighton, who is 109-years-old and believed to be Britain's oldest man, refused a birthday card from Queen Elizabeth II, saying that he has got too many of them. He accepted a card from the Queen two years ago because she had been smiling on it. "In the rest of the cards she looked a bit miserable," he said.n n
Differently-abled is not just a polite phrase: Hrithik
Actor Hrithik Roshan has said that 'differently-abled' is not just a polite phrase but the truth, because those whom we think are disabled are our equals and sometimes more. He added, "A blind person can't see but his other senses can be sharper than us." Hrithik further said that differently-abled people don't need our sympathy, but need inclusion and sensitivity.nn
Video shows Shahid proposing to wife Mira at award show
A video shows actor Shahid Kapoor proposing to his wife Mira Rajput at the recently held 'Hello! Hall of Fame' awards. Shahid can be seen on his knees as he proposes to Mira onstage, to which she replied, "I will have to think about it." Further, she accepted his proposal and said, "I agree to marry you again."
The pressure on Hollywood actresses to be thin is evil: Emma
Actress Emma Thompson has said the pressure on Hollywood actresses to be thin is "evil" and it's getting worse. She revealed that she almost quit the 2008 film 'Brideshead Revisited' after another actress was asked to lose weight. "Actresses who are into their 30s simply don't eat," she added. Emma also criticised the fashion industry for its obsession over weight.
Varun Dhawan dances with Russell Peters to Tamma Tamma Again
A video shows actor Varun Dhawan dancing with comedian Russell Peters to 'Tamma Tamma Again', the song from Varun's film Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Both Varun and Russell were dressed in suits while on stage at the Hello! Hall of Fame Award ceremony in Mumbai. Russell presented the Popular Choice award to Varun at the event.
Dog tries to play fetch on ice hockey rink before a match
A video has emerged which shows a golden retriever dog trying to play fetch with a police officer on an ice hockey rink before a National Hockey League game in Washington recently. The dog tries to run on the rink trying to catch the puck but struggles to keep his balance. The video was posted by NHL's official Twitter handle.
Parched cobra drinks water from bottle
A king cobra recently drank water from a water bottle in Kaiga village, Karnataka. The video of the incident, which has gone viral, shows a wildlife rescue worker offering the cobra water. The king cobra, believed to have strayed into the village in search of water, was reportedly shifted to an animal care facility.
Rising Pune Supergiant unveils new jersey for IPL 2017
Indian Premier League side Rising Pune Supergiant unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming edition of the tournament on Thursday. The team's new captain, Steve Smith, along with Ajinkya Rahane and Ben Stokes, addressed the media and unveiled the team's jersey at a press conference. The side had recently changed their name from Rising Pune Supergiants to Rising Pune Supergiant.
Too many opinions can cloud judgement: Steve Smith
Rising Pune Supergiant's new captain Steve Smith claims that too many opinions from players including former Pune captain MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane and Faf du Plessis could cloud his judgement. Smith also clarified that there is no bad blood between him and Dhoni despite the latter's removal from captaincy this year. Smith claims that Dhoni has been very supportive.
Sakshi Malik to wed on April 2, posts 'save the date' photo
Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sakshi Malik will get married to wrestler Satyawart Kadian on April 2 in Rohtak. Sakshi shared a photo on Facebook from the couple's pre-wedding photo shoot to reveal the date. Reportedly, over 10,000 invitations have been sent out, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and badminton player PV Sindhu being among the invitees.
Kevin Pietersen to be a commentator during 2017 IPL
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is set to commentate in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Pietersen, who had withdrawn from the tournament's player auction in February, said that he will commentate during the first week, the fourth week and the finals of the eight-team T20 league. "Will be fun to be back in India," read Pietersen's tweet.
Thiel-backed startup rejects investor's request for records
Billion dollar data-analytics startup Palantir, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, has said that its investor KT4 Partners is using "baseless accusations" to get its hands on confidential information. Earlier, KT4 Partners had sued Palantir for records to determine whether Palantir blocked it from selling stake. As part of the dispute, Palantir also accused KT4 Partners of stealing trade secrets.
Odisha CM demands new train named after freedom fighter
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday demanded that a new train be named after freedom fighter Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mohapatra Bhramarbar Ray. Patnaik said soldiers had revolted against the British Raj in 1817 under Jagabandhu's leadership, 40 years before the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. Patnaik added that a new drinking water scheme named 'Basudha' after Jagabandhu would be launched.
UK's smallest castle up for sale for ₹4 crore
Built in the 1830s, Molly's Lodge, which is considered to be the smallest castle in the United Kingdom, is up for sale for about ₹4 crore (£550,000). The castle has a single bedroom, a bathroom, a sitting room, a double carpark, and a pond. It was constructed by British architect Edward Blore, who had also helped in enlarging Buckingham Palace.
₹15 lakh cheque named most unique item left in Uber in India
According to ride-hailing startup Uber's list of 10 most unique things forgotten in its taxis by Indian riders, a cheque worth ₹15 lakh has been named as the most unique item. Other items on the list include puppies, liquor bottles, and cabbages. The most forgetful city in India was found to be Bengaluru, followed by New Delhi, and Mumbai.
5-judge Constitution bench of SC to hear triple talaq case
The Supreme Court on Thursday transferred the issue of triple talaq to a five-judge Constitution bench, which will commence the hearing on May 11. Notably, a Constitution bench decides upon issues involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution. Earlier, the Centre had asked if the practice was protected under fundamental rights.
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill without proposed amendments
The Parliament on Thursday passed the Finance Bill, 2017 completing the budgetary exercise for 2017-18. The Lok Sabha passed the bill in its original form after rejecting the five amendments that were moved in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Notably, the bill makes Aadhaar cards mandatory for filing Income Tax returns and for getting PAN.
Modi set to become 3rd most successful PM: Ramachandra Guha
Noted historian Ramachandra Guha has said, "We live in a time when Narendra Modi is poised to become, and perhaps already is, the third most successful Prime Minister in Indian history." He added, "Since Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi there has been no PM who has had that authority, sense of command, charisma, that cross-caste, cross-linguistic, cross-regional appeal in India."
A condition lets people hear colours, taste music
The blending of different senses, caused by a neurological condition called 'synesthesia', lets people experience sensations such as hearing colours and tasting music. It is believed that synesthesia is caused by irregularity in neural connections, which leads to a break down of boundaries between senses. The phenomenon derives its name from a Greek word that means 'to perceive together'.
Vincent van Gogh cut off his own ear
Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear lobe with a razor in 1888 and later documented it in a painting titled 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear'. Theories suggest that he cut off his ear after a fight with a fellow artist or on learning about his brother getting married. Van Gogh's 164th birth anniversary was observed on Thursday.
Mumbai Police unable to trace TVF Founder Arunabh: Reports
The Mumbai Police is reportedly unable to reach or locate The Viral Fever (TVF) Founder Arunabh Kumar, a day after he was booked on sexual harassment charges. Following the FIR, police were supposed to send Kumar summons on Thursday, but they haven't been able to find him. The police even went to the TVF office, but Kumar was not there.
Mera Naam Joker, Sangam last films to be screened at Regal
Late actor Raj Kapoor's 'Mera Naam Joker' and 'Sangam' will be the last two films to be shown at Delhi's 84-year-old Regal cinema hall that will shut down on March 31. The cinema hall, which is located in Connaught Place, was said to be a favourite of Raj Kapoor. The building will be converted into a multiplex soon.
Parineeti unveils first look poster of 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'
Actress Parineeti Chopra took to Twitter to unveil the first look poster of her film 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'. While Ayushmann will play a horror novelist, Parineeti will reportedly be seen as a singer in the film. Directed by debutant director Akshay Roy, it is scheduled to release on May 12.
MPs play football in Parliament to promote U-17 World Cup
MPs played football in Parliament on Wednesday as part of Sports Minister Vijay Goel's exercise to promote the U-17 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in India in October. Goel distributed footballs to all MPs, asking them to promote the game at village, block and district levels. Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia also participated in the activity.
Can nominated RS MPs like Sachin remain absent, asks MP
Can nominated members of the Rajya Sabha like cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Rekha remain absent in the House, Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Agarwal asked on Thursday. "If they are not coming, does it mean they are not interested...shouldn't they resign?" he added. Agarwal added that he had not seen the nominated MPs during this parliamentary session.
China's billion-dollar startup acquires India's Siftr Labs
China's billion-dollar startup APUS Group has acquired Indian photo-curation platform Siftr Labs for an undisclosed amount in a cash and equity deal. Incepted in Jaipur in 2015 by Romil Mittal and Mayank Bhagya, Siftr Labs' technology allows object identification, facial recognition, and age and gender detection. It also developed an app to let users delete irrelevant photos from their devices.
Amazon shuts unit bought for ₹3,500 crore, cuts 260 jobs
Amazon has said it is shutting down its healthcare and baby products subsidiary Quidsi, which it had purchased for over ₹3,500 crore in 2011, and laying off about 260 employees in the process. The company cited lack of profitability as the reason behind the shutdown. Quidsi Co-founder Marc Lore's other venture Jet.com was sold to Amazon rival Walmart last year.
Asteroid with similar orbit as Jupiter orbits Sun backwards
Canada-based scientists have confirmed the first asteroid in Jupiter's co-orbital region known to revolve around the Sun in opposite direction compared to the planet. The asteroid discovered in 2015 is believed to be in stable retrograde orbit for more than a million years. Notably, only 82 of the millions of asteroids in Solar System are known to have retrograde sun-orbits.
Scientists explain green cover under Arctic's ice
Scientists have explained the massive bloom of algae growing under Arctic sea ice in conditions much darker for anything requiring photosynthesis to survive. It was found that pools of water over thin ice surfaces permitted enough sunlight to reach sub-ice blooming phytoplanktons. The study found 30% of ice cover thin enough for the blooms compared to 3-4% 20 years ago.
Can't stop politicians from commenting on crime: Govt to SC
Public figures, including politicians, cannot be refrained from commenting on acts of crime as it would infringe upon their right to free speech and expression, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. This comes in reference to SP leader Azam Khan's comment on last year's Bulandshahr gang rape that it was a political conspiracy.
Nigeria summons Indian envoy over Greater Noida mall attack
Indian ambassador to Nigeria B Nagabhushana Reddy has been summoned by the Nigerian government to discuss the attack on Nigerian students at a mall in Greater Noida. The Nigerian government has further asked the Indian government to ensure immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack on its nationals.
The state of Rajasthan came into existence on this day
Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated on Thursday, marking the 68th anniversary of the unification of the erstwhile princely states in the region of Rajputana into the State of Rajasthan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish the state on its foundation day. Notably, the formal integration of the regions was finalised in 1956 over the course of seven phases.
Kanha Tiger Reserve gets mascot 'Bhoorsingh the Barasingha'
The Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has become the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, which has been named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. The Barasingha or swamp deer is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh. Bhoorsingh was chosen among four variations by the Madhya Pradesh forest department.
Senior Tibetan lama gives up monkhood, gets married in Delhi
A senior Tibetan lama has abandoned monkhood and married his childhood friend in Delhi, according to his office. Thaye Dorje claimed to be the reincarnation of the Karmapa Lama, the leader of a major Tibetan Buddhism school, but this was challenged by a rival claim to the title. Dorje said his decision will have a positive impact on the lineage.
Vodafone, Idea won’t get any special treatment, says Govt
The government has said there will be no special treatment for Vodafone and Idea, which have decided to merge and the companies will have to comply with existing norms on spectrum, subscriber, and revenue caps. "After consolidation, there will still be 5-6 players in each service area. So, cartelisation is not possible," Union Minister Manoj Sinha has said.
Manager forces staff to tear money for poor performance
A manager at a retail store in China forced underperforming employees to tear up their 100 yuan (over ₹940) notes as punishment for not meeting daily targets of handing out 100 flyers. The manager claimed she wanted to teach her employees not to waste company resources. The manager was fined 1,000 yuan, as deliberate destruction of yuan is an offence.
I was told I am not beautiful because I am dusky: Malaika
Actress Malaika Arora Khan has revealed that while growing up, she was told that she is not beautiful because of her dusky complexion. "We live in a very colour-obsessed country," she added. Malaika further said she was compared to her younger sister Amrita Arora, who people said was "fairer" than her.
Fans assault TV anchor for 'bad' review of Pawan Kalyan film
A video shows two men assaulting a TV anchor in Hyderabad, after he gave a three-star rating for actor Pawan Kalyan's recent film 'Katamarayudu'. The fans can also be seen throwing bottles on the table in the video. They were eventually restrained by the staff and escorted outside the studio.
Rajeev Shukla to continue as IPL Chairman: BCCI CoA
The head of the Committee of Administrators of BCCI, Vinod Rai, has said that Rajeev Shukla shall remain the chairman of the Indian Premier League. Over the alleged corruption and spot-fixing in the IPL, Shukla had resigned from the post on June 1, 2013, but was later reinstated to the position by the BCCI in 2015.
Man carries exhausted woman to finish line during marathon
A video shows a man carrying an exhausted woman to the finish line of the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon in the US. Two men first stop running and help the woman by supporting her. However, when she seems to collapse, a third picks her up and carries her to the finish line.
NASA launches Image and Video Library for the public
NASA has launched a new resource to help the public search and download images, videos and audio files from a collection of over 1,40,000 files from across the agency's missions in aeronautics, astrophysics, Earth science, human spaceflight, and more. The NASA Image and Video Library website consolidates imagery spread across more than 60 collections into a single searchable location.
Odisha teacher thrashed for sexually assaulting students
Villagers beat up a school teacher in Odisha's Baripada for allegedly assaulting girl students of a primary school on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Durga Charan Giri, was accused of sexually assaulting three girl students of the school. The police later rescued the accused from the villagers and arrested him after the girls' parents filed a complaint.
Chinese firm doesn't know why its stock soared 4,500%
Shares of Wins Finance Holdings, which guarantees loans for small businesses in China, have soared 4,555% since debuting on Nasdaq in 2015. However, the company said it had no idea what drove the surge in its stock. Notably, the firm’s valuation surpassed $9 billion in February, and it was the best performer on Nasdaq Composite Index over the last year.
A train track passes through leafy Tunnel of Love in Ukraine
The 'Tunnel of Love' train track, spanning a distance of about three kilometres, is located in Ukraine. The track is surrounded by green arches and is known to be used by industrial trains three times a day. The trees were reportedly planted deliberately alongside the track to conceal the transport of military hardware during the Cold War era.
Bill Gates, others 'audition' as Stephen Hawking's new voice
A YouTube video shows celebrities like billionaire Bill Gates and actors Liam Neeson and Anna Kendrick jokingly audition to become physicist Stephen Hawking's new voice. The video shows Gates saying, "I mean, who wouldn't want to sound like me?" to which Hawking responds, "Not a chance." It also shows Siri saying, "Why change? Your voice is super sexy and cool."
Wedding dress, bulletproof vest among items left in Uber
Ride-hailing startup Uber has released a list of 50 most unique items forgotten by the US riders in its cabs, which include a wedding dress, a bulletproof vest, Crime & Punishment book and a paycheck. Phone, ring and keys were the three most forgetful items in cabs, said Uber. It added that Los Angeles riders accounted for most forgotten items.
'Muslims support Ram Temple construction' posters seen in UP
Several posters saying, "Muslims in the country support the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya", have reportedly been put out by Muslim organisations in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow. While the matter was one of the poll promises of the BJP government in the state, the SC had recently called for amicable settlement of the dispute through dialogue between the parties.
Astronaut captures dune shaped Sahara mountains from space
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shared an image of Sahara desert mountains from the International Space Station. Pesquet tweeted, "Dunes give way to the mountains and the riverbed becomes a sand sea: the desert of rocks. Orange and yellow merge into brown tones #EarthArt." The astronaut is known to share photos of various landscapes and cities from the Earth-orbiting station.
Delhi Police meets over 200 Africans, assures them of safety
In the wake of recent attacks on foreign nationals in NCR, Delhi Police officers on Wednesday held a meeting with over 200 Africans and assured them of their safety and security. Further, a helpline number (8750871111) was launched for 24x7 help to Africans living in India, and joint commissioner of police (Southeast) was appointed the nodal officer for the purpose.
Navy decommissions TU-142M aircraft after 29 yrs of service
After 29 years of service, the Indian Navy on Wednesday gave a ceremonial farewell to its TU-142M aircraft at the INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu. The Maritime Reconnaissance and Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft had participated in various missions including Operation Cactus in the Maldives and Operation Vijay in 1998. The squadron would be replaced with Boeing P-8I aircraft.
88 J&K youths joined militancy in 2016, highest in 6 years
The Jammu and Kashmir government has stated that 88 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in 2016, the highest in 6 years. The data shows a rise in the number from 16 in 2013 to 53 and 66 in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Notably, protests had erupted last year following Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani's killing which resulted in nearly 100 deaths.
Bullets don't see who's being hit: J&K DGP on civilian death
Reacting to recent civilian deaths in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid said, "Bullet does not see who is coming or who it will hit." Urging young boys to stay at home and not come to encounter sites, he added, "In spite of great provocation, we have been able to minimise collateral damage and civilian casualties."
Mentally challenged woman dragged around Bihar hospital
A mentally challenged woman was dragged around by her relatives in the Sadar Hospital's premises in Bihar's Arrah district as her husband claimed that their request for a stretcher was turned down. However, the hospital claimed that there is no shortage of stretchers and added that it did not receive any request for the same from the woman's kin.
Trump's daughter becomes unpaid White House employee
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump on Wednesday said that she would work in the White House in an unpaid advisory role to the President. She clarified that she will be subject to the same rules as other federal employees. This comes after her plans to serve her father in an informal capacity were criticised by ethics experts.
Oldest found condom was made from animal intestines
Condom made from animal intestines, discovered in a 17th century castle in England, is known to be the oldest condom, dating back to 1640s. Condoms made of fish and sheep intestines are also known to have been earlier used by the British to reduce transmission of diseases. It is believed goats' bladders were used as female condoms by ancient civilisations.
No sympathy for charitable bodies violating tax laws: FM
Income Tax authorities are entitled to conduct surveys on charitable institutions found violating laws and there should be no sympathy for them, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said. He cited examples of hospitals and religious institutions, which got tax exemptions and later became commercial entities. "If somebody is violating the law, let him be surveyed, why should we sympathise?" Jaitley said.
Salman to recreate his old song for Varun's Judwaa 2: Report
According to reports, Salman Khan will recreate an old song of his for Varun Dhawan's upcoming film 'Judwaa 2', a sequel to Salman's 1997 film 'Judwaa'. Salman, who will have a cameo in the film, will appear in a recreated version of either 'Oonchi Hai Building' or 'Tan Tana Tan'. The song will also feature the actors of 'Judwaa 2'.
Pratyusha wanted to commit suicide, claims short film maker
Neerushaa Nikhat, the producer of late TV actress Pratyusha Banerjee's last short film, has claimed that Pratyusha kept saying she wanted to commit suicide. "She was very upset. One day, she started vomiting blood (on sets)," added Nikhat. Pratyusha had committed suicide by hanging herself in her apartment on April 1 last year, one-and-a-half months after the film was shot.
TV actress takes part in photoshoot after losing 33 kg
Television actress Dalljiet Kaur has taken part in a photoshoot after losing 33 kilograms. "I have promised myself to look better and better every day... I had touched about 86 kgs and now I am 53 kgs," she said. Dalljiet added that the makeover is for herself and she is not doing it for anyone else.
If I have nothing else, I will do live shows: Sunil Grover
Sunil Grover has said that if he has nothing to fall back on, he'll do live shows. Recently, Sunil mentioned in a note on Twitter that he's feeling a little lost and doesn't know what the future holds for him. It has been reported that he will quit 'The Kapil Sharma Show', after his brawl with Kapil on a flight.
Man mauled to death by pet dog during BBC interview
A 41-year-old man was mauled to death by his pet dog while being interviewed by a BBC film crew at his home in England. Mario Perivoitos was bitten on the neck by his Staffordshire bull terrier, following which the crew called the ambulance. A neighbour said Perivoitos "loved the dog more than himself" but had been attacked by it before.
Volleyball player's smash knocks out opponent
French volleyball player Earvin N'Gapeth knocked out Serbian volleyball player Nikola Jovović with a smash during the Italian volleyball league encounter between Vero Volley Monza and Modena Volley. The French international, who plays for the Italian club Modena, hit the smash after a lay up from a teammate. Monza's Jovović later stood up and continued with the match.
30th March will be remembered as world apology day: Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin tweeted on Thursday that March 30 will henceforth be remembered as 'World Apology Day', after former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge shared an apology note on Twitter addressed to Virat Kohli, the people of India and cricket fans. Australian captain Steve Smith had also apologised at the end of the series for "letting his emotions slip".