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Nearly 20,000 take Swachhta pledge at Attari border
Nearly 20,000 people took the 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' pledge at the Retreat ceremony at Attari, nearly 30 km from Amritsar, on Tuesday evening to commemorate the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Nobel Prize for Physics goes to US, French and Canadian scientists
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on Tuesday to Arthur Ashkin of the US, Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada, making her the third woman to receive the prestigious award.
US First Lady Melania Trump touches down in Africa
Melania Trump on Tuesday arrived in Ghana on the first leg of her maiden, solo tour of Africa that has been billed as a chance to carve her own diplomatic path. The US first lady stepped off an overnight flight from Andrews Airforce Base near Washington and onto a red carpet at Accra's Kotoka International Airport. She was met by her Ghanaian counterpart Rebecca Akufo-Addo and a group of local schoolchildren in yellow and brown uniforms waving the US stars and stripes and the Ghanaian flag. An AFP reporter at the airport said the former model was smiling and looked relaxed as she was entertained by a troupe of traditional drummers and dancers. The first lady's office has said the tour will be a "diplomatic and humanitarian visit" that will focus on her #BeBest campaign for "children and their well-being". It will also "showcase" the work of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), even at a time when her husband's government is looking to slash US aid across the world. In .
Laser pioneers win Nobel Physics Prize
Three scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize for inventing optical lasers that have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery and in industry, the jury said. Arthur Ashkin of the United States won one half of the nine million Swedish kronor (about $1.01 million or 870,000 euros) prize, while Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada shared the other half. Ashkin, 96, was honoured for his invention of "optical tweezers" that grab particles, atoms, viruses and other living cells with their laser beam fingers. With this he was able to use the radiation pressure of light to move physical objects, "an old dream of science fiction," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. A major breakthrough came in 1987 when Ashkin used the tweezers to capture living bacteria without harming them, the Academy noted. Ashkin, who made his discovery while working at AT&T Bell Laboratories from 1952 to 1991, is the oldest winner of a Nobel .
International Gandhi Peace Prize not awarded since 2014
As the country celebrates the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Tuesday, the annual 'International Gandhi Peace Prize', named after Father of the Nation, has not been conferred for the last four years. An official of the Ministry of Culture, the nodal agency which receives proposals for conferring the award, said nominations were made during the last four years for the coveted award, but an approval has been awaited. "The nominations are there, but it is difficult to say why it has been delayed," official sources said. As a tribute to the ideals espoused by Gandhi, the Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. Last time, the award was conferred in 2014 to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contribution towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. The award ...
Nobel Prize for Physics goes to scientists from US, Canada
Arthur Ashkin and Gerard Mourou from the US and Donna Strickland from Canada were awarded Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday "for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics".
Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research
Three researchers on Tuesday shared the 2018 Nobel Physics Prize for inventions in the field of laser physics which have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery and industry, the jury said. Arthur Ashkin of the United States won one half of the nine million Swedish kronor (about $1.01 million or 870,000 euros) prize, while Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada shared the other half. Ashkin, 96, was honoured for his invention of "optical tweezers" that grab particles, atoms, viruses and other living cells with their laser beam fingers. With this he was able to use the radiation pressure of light to move physical objects, "an old dream of science fiction," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. Meanwhile Mourou, 74, and Strickland -- only the third woman to win the Physics Prize -- won for together developing a method to generate ultra-short optical pulses, "the shortest and most intense laser pulses ever created by mankind,"
Lindsay's friends alarmed at her mental health
Actress Lindsay Lohan's friends are alarmed about her mental state after accusing a homeless family of trafficking children and then getting punched in the face in Moscow. They now want her to return to the US.
Emma Stone opens up about anxiety and panic attacks
American actor Emma Stone, recently, pulled back the curtain on her lifelong struggles with anxiety and panic attacks.In a recent interview for the Child Mind Institute, Stone discussed her first panic attack and how that "terrifying" moment repeated itself over the next few years, reported E!Online.The 'La La Land' star described her first attack when she was just 7-years-old. "After first grade before I went into second grade, I had my first panic attack. It was really terrifying," she said."I was at a friend's house, and all of a sudden I was convinced the house was on fire and it was burning down. I was just sitting in her bedroom and obviously the house wasn't on fire, but there was nothing in me that didn't think we were going to die," she added.She mentioned that these occurrences happened constantly for over two years and how it made her school life difficult. She also explained that she went to the nurse's office every day in second grade and feigned sickness so she could ...
Gandhi Jayanti: Adityanath, Fadnavis pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Ram Naik on Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 149th birth anniversary.Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister called on the countrymen to get inspired by Gandhi's principles and lead their lives on his ideologies. "We are paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 149th birth anniversary. We all should be influenced by his principles, and we should lead our lives on his principles," Adityanath said as he along with several other leaders gathered at the Gandhi statue in Hazratganj to mark the launch of 150th-anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi.Echoing similar views, Governor Ram Naik said, "I believe that the principle with which Mahatma Gandhi fought for freedom, should inspire us and we should follow the same principles in our daily lives."Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took part in 'Padayatra' to mark the commencement of 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma ...
Michael Jackson wanted to play James Bond
Michael Jackson wanted to essay the role of James Bond, celebrity agent Michael Ovitz has revealed in his memoir. In "Who Is Michael Ovitz? A Memoir", the famed showbiz representative writes that the King of Pop expressed his desire to be "the star of an action movie" during a meeting at his home. According to Metro.co.uk, Ovitz said he and business partner Ron Meyer thought Jackson was joking. He said the situation became even more comical when the "Thriller" hitmaker's hat fell into a dish of guacamole. The industry heavyweight said Jackson continued his pitch despite a blob of guacamole sliding down his hat. "Then the blob fell off, and Ron totally lost it. I cracked up, too, and Michael stalked out. I found him and explained for 15 minutes that we hadn't been laughing at him. "Finally, Michael's face cleared. 'OK, Ovitz. OK,' he said. 'But I want to play James Bond.' I am proud to report I didn't laugh, this time," Ovitz writes. He said he was later entrusted with the ...
B-town pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Bollywood celebrities, on Tuesday, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 149th birth anniversary.Taking to social media, stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Varun Dhawan, and others also wrote about the Father of the Nation.'Judwaa 2' star Varun Dhawan took a cue from his recently released flick 'Sui Dhaaga: Made in India' and tweeted a video along with a message saying, " To the man who stitched India's spirit with threads of self-reliance. We salute the Father of our Nation. Celebrate this Gandhi Jayanti with your family by watching."Shah Rukh Khan also took to Twitter and wrote, "Kyunki desh humse hai aur hum desh se...@SwachhBharatGov @PMOIndia #SwachhBharat #MyCleanIndia."Veteran actor Anupam Kher wrote," Respected Bapu, I bow down to you on your birthday. You tend to trend on @twitter only today or on January 30th. But you trend in every Indian's heart from August 15, 1947. Do not take tension. The country is going well.""Hate the SIN, not .
Bollywood celebs remember 'Bapu' on Gandhi Jayanti
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Tuesday, Hindi film celebrities like Anupam Kher, Taapsee Pannu and Manoj Bajpayee spoke of the impact of Father of the Nation, and reiterated some of his words of wisdom.
Kovind, Naidu, Modi pay tributes to Shastri on his birth anniversary
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 114th birth anniversary at Vijay Ghat here.
Vietnam's former Communist Party Chief Do Muoi dies at 101
Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Do Muoi, who worked against the French colonial government and became a committed communist, has died at age 101. The government said in an announcement posted on its website that Muoi died late Monday night at the National Military Hospital 108 after battling a serious illness despite efforts by Vietnamese and foreign doctors to treat him. "Comrade Do Muoi had gone through various working positions and made great contribution to the revolutionary cause of the Party and nation," the statement said. State media quoted Phan Trong Kinh, Muoi's adviser, as saying that the former general secretary was admitted to the hospital nearly six months ago after having fever and breathing difficulties. Muoi had lung and kidney problems, he said adding Muoi was alert, listening to his daily news briefing but could not talk for several months. Born Nguyen Duy Cong in suburban district of Thanh Tri in Hanoi in 1917, Muoi participated in an ...
Bhutanese conjoined twins to undergo separation surgery in Australia
Australian surgeons will perform a separation surgery on a Bhutanese twins who were born 14 months ago conjoined at the chest, the Royal Melbourne Children's hospital announced on Tuesday.
Hoax calls force evacuation of Australian hospital
Two bomb threat calls on Tuesday forced an evacuation at a hospital in the Australian city of Melbourne, and 60 patients were moved to a nearby park, police said.
Elizabeth Hurley wears her son's clothes
Actress Elizabeth Hurley says she often wears her 16-year-old son Damian's clothes.
Neelu?s real life conditions for future son-in-law
Actress Neelu Vaghela has conditions for her future son-in-law.
Woman shot at by spurned lover
A 20-year-old woman was shot at in northeast Delhi on Monday morning, allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal was apparently rejected by her, police said. The accused, Pradeep (27), was arrested later in the day. It was learnt that Pradeep wanted to marry the woman whom he knew for two years. But, she turned down his proposal, following which he attacked her at Harsh Vihar in Mandoli, a police officer said. The family of the woman, who is currently hospitalised, alleged that the accused was married and had been harassing the woman. The weapon used in the crime is yet to be recovered, the officer added.