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Sharma relishes experience gained in 2018
An eventful season, where he has already played 28 weeks, has left Shubhankar Sharma a bit tired but the young Indian golfer says he can't complain since he has gained experience. Shubhankar is now gearing up to tee up on his sixth successive week on a golf course at the USD seven Million Turkish Airlines Open, here from Thursday. After five weeks in Asia, two of them in Taiwan and one each in Malaysia (CIMB Classic), South Korea (CJ Cup) and China (WGC-HSBC) he is now set for another three weeks on the European Tour's Final series on the Race to Dubai. He has already played 28 weeks out of 43 so far and has at last 4-5 more left, so that number of 33-34 would make him one of the busiest players in the world. "After these three (including South Africa and Dubai) events, there is Hong Kong and Mauritius making it 10 in a row. Yes, I am tired but this has been an unique year. I have gotten into PGA and big events in Europe, so a lot happened quickly. Sure I have never played as much, ...
IIM Lucknow director passes away
The director of Indian Institute of Managment, Lucknow passed away Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 61. Ajit Prasad died at 3.30 pm at SGPGIMS where he was admitted for over two weeks, IIM Lucknow said in a statement. He was 61. A spokesperson of SGPGIMS said, "Director of IIM-Lucknow Prof Ajit Prasad passed away today at 3.30 pm in post-op ICU of SGPGI due to heart failure. He was on ventilator since the time he was admitted".
PM proposes virtual museum near Patel statue for former royals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday suggested building a "virtual museum" near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat in the memory of the erstwhile royals, who had "sacrificed" their princely states for the unity of India under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. While unveiling the 182-metre-tall statue of the country's first home minister here in Narmada district of Gujarat, Modi said, "A virtual museum should be constructed near the statue to honour the sacrifice of the former rulers of over 550 princely states that were annexed to India." The giant Statue of Unity, built on an islet -- Sadhu Bet -- near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty in the US and taller than the 153-metre Spring Temple Buddha in China. "We should not forget the sacrifice made by the then rulers of these princely states, who agreed to merge their states with India by honouring a call given by Sardar Patel for the unification of the country. "I dream that a virtual museum of the then rulers .
Graeme Smith gets engaged
Former South African skipper Graeme Smith has got engaged to Romy Lanfranchi.Making the announcement, the 37-year-old took to his official Instagram handle and put an adorable picture with Lanfranchi."About last night," he captioned the post.Smith_PostOct31.jpgThe cricketer was previously married to an Irish Pop star, Morgan Deane with whom he has two children, Sport24 reported.In December 2016, the left-hand batsman and his to be wife had welcomed a baby boy.Smith, who took retirement in March 2014, has played a total of 117 Tests scoring 9265 runs with an average of 47.76 while in 197 ODI, he has made 6989 run with an average of 37.78.
Congress should be ashamed for having ignored Sardar Patel: Paswan
The Congress party should be ashamed for having ignored the legacy of independent India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel despite being in power for so long, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan said on Wednesday.
South Korean First Lady to visit India
South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook will visit India from November 4 to 7 and will be the chief guest at the Uttar Pradesh government's Deepotsav, it was announced on Wednesday.
S Korea's First Lady to attend Uttar Pradesh's Deepotsav
South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook will be the Chief Guest at the Deepotsav event being organised by the Uttar Pradesh government on November 6.Accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation, she will be leading a high-level delegation that is scheduled to visit India from November 4 to 7 this year."She will be the Chief Guest at the Deepotsav event being organised by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and the ground-breaking ceremony of the Queen Suriratna (Heo Hwang-ok) Memorial in Ayodhya on 6 November 2018," read an official Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) press release.Ayodhya and Korea share a deep historical connection through Ayodhya's Princess Suriratna, who married Korean King Suro in 48 CE.Apart from a historical bond, the nations also share a Special Strategic Partnership, along with cooperation in various sectors.The statement, which was released on Wednesday, further noted, "The First Lady's participation in the festivities in Ayodhya will showcase our ...
You find more freedom for writers in India: Ruskin Bond (IANS Interview)
Ruskin Bond feels lucky to live in India. The celebrated author says there is more freedom for writers in India despite various conflicts and occasional turmoil.
South Korean First Lady to attend festivities in Ayodhya next week
First Lady of South Korea Kim Jung-sook will visit India from November 4-7 during which she will participate in festivities in the religious city of Ayodhya. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said she will be the chief guest at the 'Deepotsav' event being organised by the Uttar Pradesh government on November 6. The Korean First Lady, to be accompanied by a high-level delegation, will also attend the ground-breaking ceremony of the Queen Suriratna (Heo Hwang-ok) memorial in Ayodhya. "The First Lady's participation in the festivities in Ayodhya will showcase our close civilisational links as well as the ongoing deepening engagement between our two countries," an MEA statement said. According to Korean legends, Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya had travelled to Korea and married King Kim Suro and became Queen Heo Hwang-ok some 2000 years ago. "India and Republic of Korea share a special strategic partnership. Moon Jae-in, President of Republic of Korea had visited India in July 2018.
Moon thanks PM for sending him 'Modi jackets'
South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for sending him some "Modi jackets", a vest-like sleeveless jacket the leader usually dons.
Jharkhand CM pays tribute to Sardar Patel
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das Wednesday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary and recalled his effort in persuading over 550 princely states to join India. "Even today Sardar Patel is pertinent, an example of countrys unity. Now forces of breaking the nation are more active than earlier----some in the name of caste, some in the name of communalism...There is a necessity to give a fitting reply to such forces," Das told a run-for-unity programme here. Das claimed only Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured Sardar Patel after 70 years of Independence by unveiling the 182-metre statue of Patel. The chief minister also paid tribute to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
Meghan Markle's emotional reunion with fan
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle recently had an emotional reunion with a fan in a rather unusual turn of events.While leaving the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland, with husband Prince Harry by her side, Meghan spotted a familiar face in the crowd, who was her former Instagram friend Hannah Sergel, reported E! Online.Prior to Meghan quitting Instagram, the two used to talk on the social media platform. When Meghan spotted the 20-year-old fan, her jaw dropped and she immediately went over to meet the Duchess."Oh my gosh! How are you?" Meghan said as she met Hannah. The two then shared an emotional hug and a quick exchange before the Duchess of Sussex left."It was so amazing! She was so lovely and kind about it all despite being rushed. I'm just so grateful I got the opportunity to meet her face to face and never expected a hug. I'm still on cloud nine, to be honest!" Hannah told E! News after meeting Meghan.During the royal couple's impromptu stroll on the streets, Meghan was given a 'Suits'
Jenna Jameson celebrates 18 months of breastfeeding daughter
Adult film star Jenna Jameson has celebrated 18 months of breastfeeding her daughter.
Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims
US President Donald Trump has visited the Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 people were killed in an anti-Semitic attack and met the widow of one of the victims and three law enforcement personnel who were injured in the mass shooting that shook the nation. The shooter, Robert Gregory Bowers, armed with an assault rifle and at least three handguns, shouted anti-Semitic slurs and opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday, killing 11 people, in what is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in the US history. First Lady Melania Trump accompanied the President. His daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jarred Kushner also travelled with them when they visited the 'Tree of Life' synagogue in Pittsburg where the mass shooting took place. At the synagogue, the President met with Rabbi Myers. While inside the synagogue, the first couple lit candles in honour of each of those killed, the White House said. They were in the vestibule but did not enter the crime scene area. The rabbi
Pregnant Meghan the star as Pacific royal tour ends
Prince Harry and pregnant wife Meghan visited the New Zealand resort town of Rotorua Wednesday to wrap up a lengthy Pacific tour which has confirmed the star appeal of Britain's newest royal. Meghan, displaying what Harry affectionately refers to as "our little bump", has drawn adoring crowds in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand on her first international tour since the couple married in May. The American-born former actress and her husband attended 76 engagements over 16 days in the former British colonies, with Meghan sometimes changing designer outfits four times in a single day. While they observed the inevitable formalities with prime ministers and other dignitaries, members of the public who met the touring royals said they came across as down-to-earth and personable. Meghan did not stand on ceremony, happily participating in a "welly-wanging" (gumboot throwing) competition, halting their royal entourage several times to give shy toddlers a cuddle and bringing her home-made
Spat between Cardi B, Nicki Minaj escalates
There seems to be no end to the feud between rappers, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. After their infamous New York Fashion Week fight that saw Cardi hurling a shoe at Minaj, the two have been quite open about their dislike for each other.Claiming innocence on a number of things, Minaj addressed her ongoing feud with the 'I like it' singer and opened up about last month's altercation between the two during the latest episode of her radio show, Queen Radio. "The altercation was something so mortifying and so humiliating to go through in front of a bunch upper-echelon people who have their life together," Minaj said.Responding to her comments, Cardi uploaded a 10-part Instagram video series and addressed the multiple aspects of the feud calling Minaj a "liar". In the heat of the moment, she ended up flashing Minaj's phone number to her Instagram followers.Soon after that, Minaj took to Twitter and said, "I'll pay you to take a lie detector test about every claim I made on #QueenRadio. You ...
Leaders pay tribute to former Delhi CM Khurana
Rich tributes were paid to former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana during his Uthala ceremony held on Tuesday. The BJP veteran, 82, passed away last Saturday night. A condolence message of BJP chief Amit Shah was read out in the ceremony. Khurana's passing away is the party loosing its guide, Shah said in the message. BJP general secretary (organization) Ramlal said Khurana had strengthened Delhi's identity in the entire country. A number of party leaders including Vijay Kumar Malhotra, Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari, Bhupender Yadav, Mangeram Garg, Jagdish Mukhi, among others attended the ceremony.
Sania Mirza and Shoib Malik blessed with baby boy
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistan all-rounder Shoib Malik were blessed with their first child, a baby boy, on Tuesday. "Excited to announce: It's a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank you for the wishes and Duas, we are humbled #BabyMirzaMalik," Malik wrote on Twitter. The couple have named the baby boy Izhaan, which means God's gift in Urdu. Earlier this year the six-time Grand Slam winner had announced the child will have Mirza Malik as surname and not just Malik. The couple celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on April 12.
Hilary Duff, boyfriend blessed with baby girl
American actor Hilary Duff has given birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her Banks Violet Bair.On October 25, the 31-year-old star welcomed Banks with her boyfriend Matthew Koma at her Los Angeles home.Duff took to her official Instagram account to share the happy news with her fans. She posted a photo, wherein the couple can be seen all smiles holding the little one."Banks Violet Bair, this little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic," she wrote alongside the picture.She also shared a picture on her Instagram story giving her fans a closer look at her baby.In June, the couple had announced that they are expecting their first child together. "Guess what guys! @matthewkoma and I made a little princess of our own and we couldn't be more excited!!!!!!" Duff said.Koma also shared the news with his fans, writing, "We made a baby girl! She will be as beautiful and sweet as her mother... @hilaryduff another incredible .
Sania Mirza, Shoaib blessed with son; named Izhaan Mirza-Malik
Tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoib Malik, who were blessed with a son on Tuesday morning, have named the little one Izhaan Mirza-Malik.