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Australia gives first gifts for Prince Harry, Meghan's future baby
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Tuesday received the first gifts for their future baby in Australia, a day after it was announced that they are expecting their first child in the spring of 2019.
Google pays homage to musician Lachhu Maharaj on 74th birthday
Google on Tuesday honoured noted tabla maestro Lachhu Maharaj on his 74th birth anniversary by dedicating a doodle to the musician.Born in Varanasi on October 16, 1944 as Lakshmi Narayan Singh, Lachhu Maharaj was known for his proficiency in playing the tabla as part of the Benaras Gharana- one of the six most common styles of playing the tabla, which was developed nearly 200 years ago.Apart from his performances, he also featured in a plethora of films.The tabla maestro was even nominated for a Padma Shri. However, he refused to accept the accolade.Lacchu Maharaj passed away in July 2016 in Varanasi at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead
Paul Allen, who along with Bill Gates founded Microsoft 43 years ago has died, his family announced. He was 65.
Google pays homage to musician Lachhu Maharaj on 110th birthday
Google on Tuesday honoured noted tabla maestro Lachhu Maharaj on his 110th birth anniversary by dedicating a doodle to the musician.Born in Varanasi on October 16, 1944 as Lakshmi Narayan Singh, Lachhu Maharaj was known for his proficiency in playing the tabla as part of the Benaras Gharana- one of the six most common styles of playing the tabla, which was developed nearly 200 years ago.Apart from his performances, he also featured in a plethora of films.The tabla maestro was even nominated for a Padma Shri. However, he refused to accept the accolade.Lacchu Maharaj passed away in July 2016 in Varanasi at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.
To prevent choking, rlys plans to install dustbins in coaches with bio-toilets
To prevent the choking of newly installed bio-toilets in trains, the Indian Railways is planning to place dustbins in all their lavatories by December 2018, sources said. The decision was taken after plastic bags, sanitary napkins, bottles were found stuck in toilets resulting in not only their choking but also stinks in the coaches. The railway board has now directed all zonal railways to install dustbins in their bio-toilets by December this year, the source said. According to the source, such dustbins are already in the process of being installed in the bio-toilets of 40,283 coaches, while the installations have been completed in 30,000 coaches. Anaerobic digestion is applied for processing human excreta in the bio-toilets that are being fitted in passenger coaches of trains. No human excreta is thrown on tracks from a bio-toilet. In an evaluation of 25,000 toilets for the period under review (2016-17), the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) detected 199,689 defects and
H M Pernal gets Vishwa Konkani book award
'Beeg Ani Beegath', a collection of short stories in Konkani by well-known writer, journalist and critic H M Pernal has bagged the prestigious 'Vimala V Pai Vishwa' Konkani best book award for the year 2018. Konkani poet Sharathchandra Shenoy from Kochi won the Vishwa Konkani best poetry award for his book 'Idam Na Mama,' while Vishwanath M Shet from Uttara Kannada bagged the Vishwa Konkani lifetime achievement award. Each award carries a purse of Rs one lakh each, a certificate, memento and shawl. The awards will be presented at a function here on November 18 in the presence of sponsor T V Mohandas Pai, a press release from the World Konkani Centre said Monday. H M Pernal is the pen name of Henry M Mendonca, a native of Pernal in Udupi district, who currently lives in Mangaluru. 'Beeg Ani Beegath' is his second short story collection after 'Devak Sodullo Pado' published in 2002. He has also published three collections of poetry and written several articles and critiques.
Kumar Sanu to act in 'Yeh Un Dinon...'
Popular singer Kumar Sanu, who has sung the title track of "Ye Un Dinon Ki Baat Hain", will play a cameo in the show.
Alcohol, animal sacrifice in government-sponsored Durga Puja
Alcoholic drinks and animals including goat, pigeons and buffaloes are offered as items of sacrifice in a 300-year-old Durga Puja sponsored by the Tripura government.
Nepal puts royal crown on display
Nepal on Monday put on display the royal crown used by former kings after 10 years of the abolition of monarchy in the Himalayan country.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sets sight on Mayweather bout
Russian fighter Khabib NurmagomedoV, who recently handed over a thumping defeat to the biggest name in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Conor McGregor, has now challenged another undefeated fighter- Floyd Mayweather.In an Instagram video, posted by his promoter Leonard Ellerbe, NurmagomedoV challenged Mayweather saying that there could only be one king in the jungle."Let's go Floyd, we have to fight now. 50-0 versus 27-0, two guys (who) never lose. Let's go, why not? Because in the jungle (there's) only one king. Only one king... of course, I'm the king. Because, he cannot drop... McGregor but I drop him easily. That's why, let's go," he said in the video.While Mayweather is undefeated in the 50 professional fights that he has fought so far, Nurmagomedov holds a 27-0 winning streak record.
B-town remembers Abdul Kalam on birth anniversary
Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was fondly remembered by Bollywood celebrities on his 87th birth anniversary.Taking to their Twitter handles, actors like John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit Nene penned heartfelt messages for the former president.Here's what they tweeted:Anil Kapoor: Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action." ~ APJ Abdul Kalam #APJAbdulKalam - at JVPD.John Abraham: Salute and respect to my hero #AbdulKalam. Your humility and passion have been unparalleled. Happy birthday sir. You will always live on for me.Madhuri Dixit Nene: Remembering the visionary, Dr. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary! May his thoughts continue to inspire generations, all over the world.? #Abdulkalam.Also known as 'Missile Man of India' Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, at Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu.In 2002, Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India and famously became the "People's President" for his friendly nature to ...
Prince Harry and wife Meghan expecting first baby next year
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are expecting their first baby in the first half of next year, Kensington Palace announced on Monday as the royal couple embarked on a four nation tour. The 37-year-old former actress who had married 34-year-old Harry, Duke of Sussex, at a Windsor Castle ceremony in May, is due to deliver the couple's first baby in the Spring 2019. "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019," Kensington Palace said in a statement, as the royal couple arrived in Sydney on their first overseas tour as a royal couple. "Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public," the statement said. The new baby, as Queen Elizabeth II's eighth great grandchild, will be seventh in line to the British throne. ...
City witnesses a mega attempt to enter Guinness Records by children of Brainobrain Kids Academy
Over 4000 children from all over India from Brainobrain Kids Academy were trained in Mental Arithmetic at a time - an attempt to break the previous Guinness record of over 1073 participants set by China. The event took place recently (14th Oct. 2018) at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai.Children between 4 to 14 years from Brainobrain centres countrywide underwent a 40-minutes largest-ever session that exposed them to swift computing abilities in Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication. Starting from Single digits to triple digit numbers ranging from 5 rows to 20 rows of addition and subtraction along with multiplication were performed by children with great speed and accuracy.The session conducted by Arul Subramaniam, Director, Brainobrain Kids Academy, ended with a five minutes test that proved the students super fast computing abilities outdoing the calculators."This is an attempt to show that our kids are experts in cognitive skills and mental aptitude. Exposures like ...
Nobody could mess around with me, get away with it: Lata Mangeshkar
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar believes every woman must be given the dignity she deserves. In the midst of the #MeToo wave in India, she says nobody could mess around with her and get away with it.
Amusing baby questions for expecting 'mom' Jessica Simpson
Actress Jessica Simpson, who is expecting her third child, feels amused by her older children's hilarious questions around the baby.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting baby
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were married in May, are expecting a baby next spring, Kensington Palace announced on Monday.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry expecting first baby
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child together.The official Twitter handle of Kensington Palace made the announcement on Monday that the couple is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019."Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019," read the tweet.The confirmation comes just days after Markle sparked pregnancy rumours with her choice of outfit for Princess Eugenie's wedding. The 'Suits' alum wore a loose-fitting, long navy blue coat, which was in contrast to her sleek dresses she has been pictured wearing at a number of events recently.Earlier today, the couple arrived in Australia for their first official royal tour since getting married in May.Prince Harry, sixth in line to the British throne, and Markle, got married on May 19 at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel.
Prince Harry and wife Meghan expecting a baby: official
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are expecting their first baby in the first half of next year, Kensington Palace said on Monday. "The Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the spring of 2019," the palace said in a statement. "Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public," it said. The exciting news comes just hours after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Sydney for their first international tour.
Mercedes car dealership goes green for Viral Sudhirbhai Desai
Known as the green man of Gujarat, Viral Sudhirbhai Desai was gifted 250 trees by Group Landmark along with the delivery of his new Mercedes car by the Mercedes-Benz.The noted entrepreneur and environmentalist Viral Desai, who runs the cause 'Clean India Green India', was gifted the car by Group landmark dealership.Known for adapting and implementing the 360-degree sustainability methods in his business, Viral Desai has been awarded three times consecutively as the winner of the Best Industry of Gujarat for Quality and Environmental Protection by the Government of Gujarat."I am humbled and surprised by their kind gesture. I believe when you start getting such support and Inspiration from corporates, it truly translates to the next generation. Viral Desai's profile is a benchmark all over India, displaying and motivating many more entrepreneurs to walk the path of an ecopreneur, his work, recognitions and Social Initiatives in a brief embodies the massive scale that he has achieved in .
As rape crisis grows, South African pupils learn how to fight back
In a classroom in the South African township of Soweto, girls listen carefully, knowing they need to learn how to avoid the threat of rape that hangs over their daily lives. "You are going to pretend that it is the rapist's testicles," says trainer Dimakatso Monokoli, holding out a padded target. An 11-year-old girl charges without flinching and delivers a powerful knee slam. It is part of a day of self-defence and rape avoidance strategies taught at the Thabisang school, where chairs and desks have been pushed back to the pink walls of the classroom. Official statistics suggest that more than 110 rapes are recorded by the police every day in South Africa. But such numbers are widely seen as inaccurate due to under-reporting. Some studies suggest only one in 13 rapes is reported to the police. Recent news stories have triggered fresh horror among South Africans over the prevalence of rape. In September, a 17-year-old was raped in a hospital maternity ward by a man pretending to be a .