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Congress MP from Kerala M.I.Shahnawaz dead
Congress Working President in Kerala and Lok Sabha member from Wayanad, M.I. Shahnawaz passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Wednesday, a party leader said. He was 67.
Wrong to link cleft palate condition with superstition: Aishwarya
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is a supporter of Smile Train India foundation, has said it is unfortunate that people connect cleft palate condition with superstition.
In MP rally, PM Modi narrates Tansen's Rewa-Vadnagar link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday narrated the association of Gujarat's Vadnagar, his birth place, with legendary musician Tansen, who is known to have spent a considerable part of his life in the royal court of Rewa. Addressing a poll rally in Rewa, Modi said, "I have a relation with the land of Vindhya. This land belongs to white tigers, Tansen's musical notes and Birbal's extempore replies, which are found in the lives of the people here." "Because of Tansen, I also have a link with Rewa. Once he had rendered Raag Deepak, which was so powerful that it not only lit lamps (deepak) but also set aflame his body from inside," Modi told the gathering. "Tansen was very much troubled. Later someone told him about Vadnagar, where I was born, and also about two girls, Tana and Riri, of a Nagar family who were experts in singing Raag Malhar. When the duo sang Raag Malhar, it resulted in rains which drenched Tansen and calmed him," he added.
Film superstar Amitabh Bachchan receives Sayaji Ratna Award
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was Tuesday awarded the third Sayaji Ratna Award, established in the memory of erstwhile Baroda ruler Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The Baroda Management Association had, in 2013, instituted the award to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the ruler, known for undertaking major social reform measures during his rule in the early twentieth century. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy and noted industrialist Ratan Tata have been given the award earlier. Talking at a lunch ceremony organised at the banquet hall of the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bachchan revealed that he had paid off the loans of several farmers from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. He said he helped 1,398 farmers from Uttar Pradesh and 350 from Maharashtra, adding that such actions generate inner peace. Bachchan paid rich tributes to late Sayajirao Gaekwad III for his contribution to the erstwhile princely state of Baroda. In a message to the youth, he asked them to respect their ...
Former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur welcomes ICC's judgement
Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur Tuesday welcomed ICC dispute panel's judgement, which dismissed Pakistan's compensation claims against India. The International Cricket Council's dispute panel Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's compensation claim against India for allegedly failing to honour an MoU on bilateral series, ending the long-standing feud by accepting the BCCI's arguments on the matter. "I welcome the ICC's decision as the demand by PCB for a compensation from BCCI was baseless," Thakur, who was here on a campaign trail ahead of the Madhya Pradesh polls, told PTI. "The PCB's claim is dismissed. Costs are reserved," the ICC stated in the one-line order that concluded a 26-page judgement. "The judgement is binding and non-appealable," it added. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn't honour the MoU that required India to play six bilateral series between 2015 to 2023. "Instead of seeking a ...
2 Punjab and Haryana High Court judges take oath
Chief justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Krishna Murari on Tuesday administered the oath of office to two judges of the high court.The judges to whom the oath of office was administered were Nirmaljit Kaur and Dr Ravi Rajan. Swearing-in-ceremony was organized in the High Court auditorium.Among those present during the oath-taking ceremony included all judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Registrar, officers of the registry, senior advocates and office-bearers of High Court Bar Association.
Hero I-League wins silver at SPIA awards
The Hero I-League won the silver medal in the SPIA Awards in the "Best Developing Football League of the Year" category nominated by the Asian Football Confederation in Bangkok on Tuesday. The Hero I-League is the premier league in the country and the ongoing edition is being played among 11 Clubs, the champions of whom get a slot for the AFC Champions League qualifier. All India Football Federation President Praful Patel congratulated all the stakeholders and the clubs on winning the award. "I need to thank the Asian Football Confederation for nominating us and SPIA Awards for the recognition. My heartiest congratulations to all the stakeholders, especially the clubs who have been an integral part of the League. I would also like to congratulate the AIFF and the I-League department for their hard work," Patel said in a statement. Kushal Das, General Secretary, AIFF pointed out that it is a "wonderful moment for Indian football". "This recognition comes two years after AIFF had won ...
China bars actress Zhao Wei from holding key positions in companies for 5 years
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Billionaire Chinese actress Zhao Wei and her husband have been barred from taking on key positions at listed companies for five years for violating securities regulations, the Shanghai Stock Exchange said on Tuesday.
"No time for movies," says Kalyan
Actor-politician and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan Tuesday said he has "no time" for movies as he was devoting full time for public service. Kalyan said his thoughts were fully focused on people's welfare and establishing an equitable society. "Reports in a section of the media that I have accepted a new film are not true. I have no time for movies as I have devoted my full time for public service," he said in a release. "This is the time I am being among people, my fans and Jana Sainiks (party cadre) and exposing the misdeeds of the rulers. My thoughts are fully focused on people's welfare and establishing an equitable society. As such, I am not even thinking about films," Kalyan, youngest brother of Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi, said. For over six months now, Kalyan has been touring various districts of Andhra Pradesh and interacting directly with a cross-section of the society. He has also been building the party organisation across the state and some senior ...
Rajasthan polls: Over 600 nominations rejected
The Rajasthan election office on Tuesday rejected 613 nominations of candidates for the Assembly polls after scrutiny. A total of 3,295 candidates had filed 4,288 nominations for 200 seats and 613 nominations were rejected following scrutiny, a release from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer said. Nomination process had started on November 12 and the last date for withdrawing names is Thursday. Assembly polls are due in the state on December 7.
Video of cat nibbling woman's body in govt hospital goes viral
A video of a cat purportedly nibbling at the body of a woman at the government hospital here has gone viral triggering outrage, even as the management Tuesday said the cat was only trying to lick the leg of the deceased. The woman was admitted to the hospital on November 16 after she was found lying at the bus-stand at Mettupalayam in the district, police said Tuesday. According to the police, the doctors said she was mentally disturbed and had poor health parameters before she died Monday night. An attender at the hospital noticed the woman's body semi-nude and lying on the floor with the cat trying to bite the lower part of a leg, they said. On information, the hospital staff shifted the body to the mortuary, the police said. When contacted by reporters, the hospital dean B Asokan said the cat was only trying to lick the body and not nibbling at it. Asked why the body was not attended to, the dean said there could be some delay in shifting it to the mortuary. Incidents
Runghi laid to rest with full state honour
The mortal remains of Nabam Runghi was laid to rest at Yupia, near here, with full state honour on Tuesday. Runghi, who is credited to be the person behind making Itanagar as the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, died on Sunday night following prolonged illness. He was 84. Runghi was the first agency council member of the then North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) which later became the Arunachal Pradesh of today. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Urban Development Minister Nabam Rebia, Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso and former chief minister Nabam Tuki along with thousands of people attended the funeral of Runghi. Khandu said Runghi was a visionary leader who had convinced the then Governor of Assam BK Nehru to make Itanagar as the headquarters of the newly formed Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh in 1975-76. "We are thankful to Runghi for his visionary step and in recognition of his contributions, he was awarded with a Gold Medal ...
Deepika, Ranveer all smiles at Mehendi ceremony
Better late than never, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are finally giving their fans a glimpse of their wedding ceremonies in small and regular doses- the latest being snaps from the Mehendi ceremony.The much-in-love couple took to their respective Instagram accounts to share a series of clicks from the ceremony at Lake Como, Italy. Radiating all happy vibes, the couple can be seen having the time of their lives in these candid shots.Dressed in a pink and red dress with wrists full of bangles and hands covered in beautiful curls and swirls of henna designs, Deepika looked like a real-life Mastani, dancing like there's no tomorrow.The groom, on the other hand, looked regal in an off-white and golden kurta with a printed red and pink jacket on top, dancing his heart out.The pleasant weather and breathtaking natural beauty of Lake Como are proving to be the perfect backdrop to the already mesmersing pictures of the couple surrounded by family and friends.The newly-weds, today, jetted
Scarlett Johansson wears platinum jewelry to The American Museum of Natural History Gala
Scarlett Johansson wore Platinum jewelry from Harry Winston to "The American Museum of Natural History Gala" in New York on November 16th.-Secret Combination double row diamond necklace, set in platinum (29 carats)-Sparkling Cluster diamond earrings, set in platinum (4.33 carats)Trend Alert: Multi row necklaces set in platinum are popular with celebrities, as also seen on Lupita Nyong'o at the "WSJ. Innovation Awards," and Priyanka Chopra at the "Kate Spade Fashion Show" in NYC.Rare and precious, platinum jewelry is truly a perennial red-carpet favorite. All over the world, designers prefer precious platinum to create master pieces because of its versatility, and for it is the most secure setting for any precious gemstone. Celebrities worldwide have been donning exquisite platinum designs for star-studded events, red carpet and other appearances to capture their most glamorous and memorable moments.
Mexico's highest honour for Indian academic
In a first for an Indian academic, Professor S.P. Ganguly, a well-known Hispanist who headed the Centre for Spanish and Latin American Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University here, has been awarded the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest civilian honour given to a foreigner by Mexico.
2 women die of swine flu in govt hospital in Coimbatore
: Two women, one of them pregnant, have died of swine flu at the government hospital here, sources in the facility said Tuesday. Twentytwo-year-old Baby, hailing from Tirupur, was hospitalised on November 17 with fever and tested positive for swine flu, the sources said. The pregnant woman died Monday night, they said. Similarly, 50-year-old Veerammal from Pollachi in the district, who had been undergoing treatment for swine flu since November 18, also died, the sources said. Since October, 62 people have died of various types of fever, including swine flu and dengue, both in the government and private hospitals here, they said.
Michael Jordan-signed trade card sold for $95,000
A Michael Jordan trading card, signed by the legendary basketball player himself, has been sold for a whopping USD 95,000.According to TMZ Sports, it is the 1997 Upper Deck Michael Jordan All-Star game jersey card with Jordan's autograph on it.The same card was sold back in 2014 for just USD 45,998, making it one of the highest-selling basketball cards in history.It believed to be among the third most valuable hoops cards ever after George Mikan rookie card (USD 403K) and Pete Maravich rookie card (USD 130K).The identity of the card buyer is not revealed yet.Jordan, who is considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time, has played 15 seasons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently serving as the chairman of NBA team, Charlotte Hornets.
Sushma Swaraj not to contest Lok Sabha poll due to health
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Tuesday said she won't contest next Lok Sabha poll due to health reasons. The senior BJP leader told reporters here that she has "made up her mind" not to contest the elections. "It is the party which decides, but I have made up my mind not to contest the next (Lok Sabha) elections," the Vidisha MP said.
Millie Bobby Brown named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown has been named UNICEF's youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador. The appointment was marked on World Children's Day at United Nations Headquarters and the Empire State Building in New York. "It's a dream come true to become a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. It's a huge honour to join such an impressive list of people who have supported UNICEF over the years. I am looking forward to meeting as many children and young people as I can, hearing their stories, and speaking out on their behalf," Brown, 14, said in a press release shared on UNICEF's official website. As a Goodwil Ambassador, Brown will use her global platform to raise awareness of children's rights and issues affecting young people, such as poor education, violence, bullying and poverty. Brown has supported UNICEF's work since 2016, hosting its 70th anniversary celebrations at the United Nations in 2016, and championing UNICEF's inaugural World Children's Day last year. She joins a list of ...
World Toilet day : Central railway to introduce e-toilets in coaches
As a special initiative to mark World Toilet day, Central Railway (CR) department has announced to introduce e-toilets in the railway coaches for the first time."Though e-toilets have been common in use in static locations, the concept will be tried for the first time in a mobile environment of a railway coach," said Central Railway in a press note released.The e-toilets electronically integrate all the toilet functions, resulting in simple to operate pressurized flushing and incorporates several additional functions and sensors to ensure hygienic toilet operations.The coach (3A) will be part of Train no. 11013 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Coimbatore Express (LTT Coimbatore) which will be monitored for performance and customer feedback, informed the railway.Swachh Bharat Mission, launched Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary, aimed to achieve a clean India by 2019. Over 8,86,83,102 toilets have been built across India since the .