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Sitharaman, Gowda to attend funeral of head pontiff of Siddaganga
Union ministers DV Sadananda Gowda and Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the funeral of the head pontiff of Siddaganga mutt and lay wreath on behalf of the prime minister. According to official sources, the two ministers would fly down to Karnataka to attend the last rites of the Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swamy. The 111-year old head of the Siddaganga mutt in Karnataka, known as 'Walking God' among his countless followers, died Monday after prolonged illness.
I'd ruin my life if I cheated on my wife: Russell Brand
Comedian Russell Brand says he won't ever cheat his wife Laura Gallacher.
President to confer Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Tuesday
President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2019 at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday, said an official release on Monday.
Nation has lost great spiritual leader in Shivakumara Swami: RSS chief
Stating that the nation had lost a great spiritual leader, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Monday expressed grief on the passing away of Shivakumara Swami of Sri Siddaganga Mutt. "I am deeply grieved by the passing away of Jagadguru Parampujya Dr Shivakumara Swami of Sri Siddaganga Mutt, who was considered as verily the God walking on earth," he said in a statement. "Our nation in general and Hindu Society in particular has lost a great spiritual leader and social reformer par excellence," he added. The 111-year-old head of Siddaganga Mutt passed away on Monday in Tumkuru in Karnataka. "Our second Sarasanghchalak Parampujya Guruji was very close to Swami ji and shared with him many spiritual and social concerns of our nation and society," the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said. "RSS remembers with deep reverence the long association it had with Swami ji and the guidance he gave us," Bhagwat added. "I also with all humility and respect , remember the close association with Swami ji. .
Zoo officials form team to probe man's killing by lions
A day after a man was mauled to death by lions at Chhatbir Zoo in Zirakpur, authorities here have formed a team to probe the incident. On Sunday, the man entered the enclosure by scaling a 25-feet wall and as soon as he crossed over, he was attacked by a lion and a lioness. "We have formed a five-member team to probe the incident. It will find out how this incident happened and what was the motive of the man? It will also suggest measures to be taken to prevent such incidents in future," said Zoo Field Director M Sudhagarb. "It will also probe any lapse on the part of any zoo official," he said, adding that the team will submit its report within five days. Sudhagarb said the lion and the lioness which killed the man were kept under observation. "They will be kept under observation for two to three days to check any behavioural change in them," he said. The authorities have also planned to place more security men in and around the zoo, and install more CCTV cameras. "We want to close ..
President to confer national awards to children tomorrow
President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the national awards to 26 shortlisted children Tuesday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Women and Child Development Ministry said. This year's award function was mired in controversy after the government dissociated itself from the NGO Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) that has been organising the award since 1957 over financial embezzlement. The ICCW had shortlisted 21 children for this year's national awards whose names have been sent to the Prime Minister's Office, but no response has been received, ICCW president Gita Siddhartha said. The ministry, meanwhile, reinvented the national children's awards for this year and included bravery as one of the categories under the awards now called the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2019. The different categories of award this time is innovation (six awards), scholaristic (three awards), social service (three awards), art and culture (five awards), sports (six awards) an bravery (three ...
Mumbai Mayor moves to new home - in Mumbai Zoo
Mumbai's first citizen, Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, on Monday shifted to an unusual neighbourhood - the Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Udyan and Zoo complex, paving the way for the long-planned memorial to Shiv Sena's founder-patriarch Bal Thackeray at the official Arabian Sea-facing Mayor's Bungalow at Shivaji Park.
Important to have a pet-friendly country: Dino Morea
Actor Dino Morea, who is associated with a multi-city pet festival, has stressed the importance of being a pet-friendly country.
Cong leader Kharge seeks Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga seer Shivakumara Swami
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday requested the Central government to confer Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, on late Siddaganga seer Shivakumara Swami."He was very much committed to improving the level of education among poor and downtrodden people. He used to feed thousands of boys every year. I request the Government of India to honour him with the Bharat Ratna, which he truly deserves," Kharge told ANI."His loss has created a great void in the field of education. All Prime Ministers have themselves seen his work, particularly in the field of education. Even he taught Sanskrit to the downtrodden sections of the society. He had come from a very poor background, but he left a great service behind him," said Kharge."Lakhs of his devotees and followers have become orphans today," he said, adding that except education, he never used to interfere in any matters. "His only aim till his death was education," he added."I met him on January 14 in Tumkur as his
Don't mind being called arrogant: Vinesh Phogat
Stubborn by her own admission, trailblazing Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat doesn't mind being called arrogant for it since the attitude comes in handy to intimidate rivals on the mat. Speaking to PTI in an exclusive interview, India's first woman wrestler to claim an Asian Games gold medal dwelled on the perceptions about her, life after marriage to fellow grappler Somvir Rathee and her Olympic dreams. "I am very stubborn, since childhood. If I feel something is right, even if that is wrong, I will be very stubborn about that and I make sure people agree with me even if I am wrong sometimes," she laughed. But would she call it a virtue, to be steadfast even if wrong? "If someone explains with love and proves that my thought process is wrong and I also start to realise that, then I concede and step back," she said. And what about the perception of being arrogant for being so headstrong? "Yes people say that (arrogant) but I know what's inside me. And if it helps me on the mat, I don't .
Heartbroken Boo, 'world's cutest dog,' dies aged 12
Boo, the world's cutest dog, has died of a "broken heart" after his companion died last year, his owners claimed. The Pomeranian Boo and his companion Buddy became internet sensations when their American owners started sharing pictures of their adorable antics. Boo and Buddy lived together for 11 years. His death was confirmed in a post on Saturday by his American owners to his 16 million Facebook followers. He was 12 years old, in human years, CNN reported. "Shortly after Buddy died, Boo showed signs of heart issues. We think his heart literally broke when Buddy left us," his owners wrote. "He hung on and gave us over a year. But it looks like it was his time, and I'm sure it was a most joyous moment for them when they saw each other in heaven. His owners, who are from the US, said Boo passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning and they were "heartbroken". "Our family is heartbroken, but we find comfort knowing that he is no longer in any pain or discomfort," they added, noting .
Lionel Richie's son detained in Britain
Singer Lionel Richie's son Miles Brockman Richie, also known as Miles Richie, was arrested here for a bomb hoax.
Hailey, Justin are the same, feels Ireland Baldwin
Pop star Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Baldwin apparently dont live by the whole "opposites attract" theory, feels the model's cousin Ireland Baldwin.
Justin Timberlake visits children's hospital
Singer Justin Timberlake visited a children's hospital after their plea to meet the pop star went viral. The singer took some time out from his 'Man of the Woods' tour to meet kids at HCA Healthcare's Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, after they recorded a video dancing to his hit track 'Can't Stop The Feeling' from their hospital beds. ''We want to thank @jtimberlake for visiting with our amazing kids and their families! We also want to say thank you to YOU! for helping make this possible by sharing and liking their video," the hospital shared on their official Twitter page. The hospital launched the #JTSeeMe campaign on Twitter, with their earlier tweet reading, ''Help us get Justin Timberlake to come visit our kids at Methodist Children's Hospital this weekend! Please retweet! @jtimberlake,'' Timberlake recently returned to his tour after postponing a number of concerts between October and December due to bruised vocal chords.
Ranjani Murali wins 'Womans Voice Award' at AKLF 2019
US-based Indian poet Ranjani Murali received the 'Woman's Voice Award' at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) here. Murali received the award on Sunday, the last day of the literary festival. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh apart from a citation. The objective of the award - 'Prabha Khaitan Womans Voice Award' - is to recognise and encourage creative writing by women in India, to create a forum for their work and to support the publication of their writing, AKLF Director Anjum Katyal said. Murali's first book of poems 'Blind Screens' was published in July 2017 while her second book of poems 'Clearly you are ESL' had earlier won 'The Great Indian Poetry Collectives (GIPCs) Editors Choice award.
Thousands take holy dip at Kumbh on 'Paush Poornima'
Hundreds and thousands of pilgrims took holy dip at the Sangam -- the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers here in Uttar Pradesh -- on the occasion of 'Paush Poornima' on Monday, officials said.
Cong brawl: Anand Singh's wife threatens legal action against MLA J N Ganesh
The wife of Karnataka Congress MLA Anand Singh, who had to be hospitalised after being injured in an alleged brawl with party legislator J N Ganesh, Sunday threatened to take legal action against the errant MLA. "If it is true that Ganesh beat up my husband, my children and I will not keep quiet and will take legal action against him," Laxmi Singh told a section of media from Mumbai. She is currently in Mumbai to attend a relative's wedding and is expected to return to Bengaluru soon. Anand Singh was hospitalised after he and Ganesh, both from Ballari district, had a heated argument and came to blows late last night at the resort where the party MLAs are herded together amid the BJP's alleged poaching attempt, according to sources. Asked if she has been informed that Ganesh provoked Singh, Laxmi said, "I do not know whether Ganesh provoked my husband, but can anybody try to kill somebody for provocation? Is it right?" Asked if there was a scuffle between Ganesh and Singh in the ...
Punjab: Man mauled to death by lions in zoo
A man was mauled to death by lions at the Chhatbir Zoo in Zirakpur area of Punjab on Sunday afternoon."It was an unfortunate incident. Around 2:20 pm, our patrolling team got information that a person jumped the wall and entered inside the compound," the zoo's filed director M Sudhagar said."Immediately our guards informed about this to animal management and security management team. Soon they reached the spot and stopped proving the car services. After reaching there, the team saw that the lion was holding the man through his neck," added Sudhagar.The patrolling team later went inside the compound and brought the man out. He was later shifted to a nearby hospital."We immediately took the man to a nearby government hospital after seeing that his condition is really critical. Later he died in the hospital," the official said. The victim has not yet been identified.
Vice President Naidu hails PM Modi for taking initiative to construct Statue of Unity
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking initiative for the construction of the "grand monument" dedicated in remembrance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.Addressing the media while visiting the Statue of Unity, the Vice President said: "I am delighted and very emotional right now. I have been a fan of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ji's since my childhood days. I have always thought that a great man like him has not been given enough recognition.""Through the years, I became a legislator, an MP, a Minister, but I have always had the same feeling that something must be done. Today, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi took initiative and made this grand monument in Patel ji's remembrance. I cannot describe the emotions I am currently feeling in words," the Vice President said.He later addressed the valedictory ceremony of the ninth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar.
TN bull taming event enters world record
A grand "jallikattu" (bull-taming) event held here Sunday entered the world record for the maximum number of bulls released into the sporting arena which was over 1,300 and almost double than the previous record. The bull taming sporting event, coordinated by Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar at Viralimalai near here saw the participation of 1,354 bulls and 424 tamers. Two of the participants were killed in the event while 31 men including some spectators were injured, according to the district police. "The number of 1,354 bulls that participated was almost double (than the previous record) of 647 two years ago and it is an amazing record for Tamil Nadu," a Worldkings World Records Union representative said. Although about 2,000 bulls were originally scheduled to be released into the sprawling sporting arena, it could not be completed owing to paucity of time, the organisers said. "It was the highest number of bulls in a single day," Vijayabaskar said and added ..
