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Indian wins USD 1.9 million in Abu Dhabi raffle
An Indian has won a whopping USD 1.9 million in a raffle in the UAE, media reports said today. Anil Varghese Theveril, 50, who works in Kuwait as an executive assistant, said he hit the jackpot on the ticket number that matches with his son's date of birth, Khaleej Times reported. He was declared the winner of the 7 million dirhams (USD 1.9 million or over Rs 12 crore) prize in the Big Ticket millionaire draw held at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The eight winners of the jackpot include six Indians. The other winners have won 1 million dirham each. Varghese has been working in Kuwait for the last 20 years. "His is my lucky charm. I purchased the ticket online and chose the number 11197 because my son's date of birth is 11/97," Varghese said. "I am trying my luck with Big Ticket for the second time. I never expected to win. The reality is still to sink in," he said. Varghese's son is doing his under-graduation in Kerala. He said he has gone through tough times recently. "I am glad ..
Cuts' Pradeep Mehta honoured with lifetime contribution award
Think tank Cuts International on Thursday said that its founder Secretary General Pradeep Mehta has been honoured with a lifetime contribution award for consumer welfare.
Man-eater tigress gives birth in captivity
A tigress, captured after she turned man-eater, gave birth to four cubs a few days ago but none of the new-born cubs survived, a top official of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh said today. While three of the cubs were stillborn, the fourth one died after birth, said BTR field director Mridul Pathak. "The tigress was captured from the jungles of Katni district on April 22. She gave birth to four cubs on the night of April 28 and 29, and three of them were stillborn. The fourth one died a day later," Pathak told PTI. The delivery of stillborn or weak cubs could be the result of the stress the tigress suffered when she was captured, he said. After the tigress began to prey on humans, she and her two 22-month-old cubs were captured last month, he said. The two cubs are also being reared in an enclosure in the Reserve. She may have turned man-eater for easy food as she was pregnant and also needed to feed the two cubs, Pathak said. The tigress had killed ..
Kerala man who set estranged wife on fire held in Mumbai " "
The man who killed his estranged wife by setting her ablaze at the venue of a meeting on women empowerment scheme in the district has been arrested, police said today. """ The accused Viraj was caught in Mumbai yesterday and is expected to be brought here tomorrow, they said. """ The 23-year-old woman Jithu, along with her father, had come to Changallur to attend a meeting of 'Kudumbashree,' a state-run poverty eradication and women empowerment programme on April 29, when Viraj poured petrol on her and set her ablaze, they had said. """ Jithu ran out of the venue screaming in pain but none of the panchayat members and Kudumbashree workers came to her rescue, and she succumbed to burns, her father had reportedly told the electronic media. "" Viraj and Jithu, married for six years, had no children and had filed for divorce, police said.
Nepal province 2 announces public holiday during Modi's visit
It will be a public holiday in Nepal's Province No. 2 on May 11 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Janakpur to offer prayers at the famous Janaki Temple and attend a felicitation ceremony, the provincial government announced today. More than 50,000 people from all eight districts of the province are expected to gather at the Barhabigha ground, where the felicitation ceremony would be organised to honour Prime Minister Modi, officials said. There will be a public holiday in all eight districts of the province on the day, according to the provincial Cabinet. The province, bordering India, is Nepal's second most populous province. Security has been stepped up in Janakpur, 225 km south of Kathmandu, which is famous for Janaki Temple, the early 20th century shrine. Modi will fly directly to Janakpur, famous for Janaki Temple, from Bihar's capital Patna on May 11 during his two-day official visit to Nepal. From Janakpur, Modi will fly to Mustang. Later in the day, he will fly to ...
Indian wins 7 mn dirhams in Abu Dhabi raffle
An Indian has hit the jackpot by winning 7 million dirhams in a Big Ticket raffle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital.
Congress too supports JMM in Jharkhand by-election
The JMM got a shot in the arm on Thursday for the May 28 by-elections to Gomia and Silli Assembly segments in Jharkhand as the Congress also extended support to it.
Tripura CM's speech on Buddha misinterpreted : secretariat
The Tripura CM's secretariat has said that Chief Minister Biplab Deb's speech on Buddha Purnima was "misinterpreted" in a section of the media which quoted him as saying that Gautam Buddha had spread the message of peace, harmony and prosperity by walking across India and going to places that are now known as Myanmar, Japan and Tibet. Referrring to a report in this regard, the CM secretariat said that the chief minister had in his speech on Monday said that "Lord Buddha gave his message of peace, harmony and prosperity on foot in the then 'Bharat Varsha' which (the message of peace, harmony and prosperity) has reached today's Burma, Japan and Tibet" and not what was reported in a section of the media. "It is evident that the speech of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tripura is misinterpreted," a statement issued by Milind Ramteke, additional secretary, Tripura government said. "The speech of the Chief Minister was entirely correct from the historical point of view", it ..
Council polls: Sena's Darade files nomination for Nashik local
Narendra Darade, the Shiv Sena's candidate for the Legislative Council poll from the Nashik Local Authorities constituency, today filed his nomination. Today was the last day of filing nominations. Darade was accompanied by local Sena leaders as he reached the collector's office. The NCP has fielded advocate Shivaji Sahane in the election. Sahane filed his nomination yesterday. Sahane was expelled from the Shiv Sena recently, and joined the NCP. Pervez Konkani also filed his nomination papers as an independent today.
It's splitsville for The Cars' Ocasek, Porizkova
Singer Ric Ocasek and his wife Paulina Porizkova have split after 28 years of marriage.Porizkova, who married The Cars' former frontman in August 1989, made the announcement on social media on Wednesday, reports People Magazine."Our family always has been - and still is - a well-built car," Porizkova wrote in an Instagram post."When the four of us are together, we can go wherever the road takes us. But as a bicycle, my husband and I no longer pedal in unison. So we're ditching the bicycle. Ric and I have been peacefully separated for the past year. The photos of our happy family are, in fact, happy family photos; we are just no longer a couple," Porizkova added.The former couple has two sons - Jonathan and Oliver.
Hockey stars Dharamvir, Manpreet, Savita recommended for Arjuna
Experienced midfielder Dharamvir Singh, Manpreet Singh and Indian womens team goalkeeper Savita have been recommended for the Arjuna Award while Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu and former mens captain Bharat Chetri have been recommended for the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement, Hockey India announced on Thursday
IITian praises PM Modi's 'Mala' and this happened
In a kind gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a gold-coloured garland to a student after he requested the former for the same on the social media.Rabesh Kumar Singh, a mechanical engineering student of Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, had asked the Prime Minister for the garland on Twitter, which he wore during a public rally in Madhya Pradesh last month."I was listening to you on Panchayati Raj Day; you gave a very nice speech. I liked the gold-coloured garland you were wearing. Can I get the same?" Singh asked the Prime Minister in a tweet.The very next day, the Prime Minister sent the same garland to the student along with a letter which read, "I read your message on Twitter where you expressed your liking for the garland I wore at Mandla on Panchayati Raj Diwas. I am sending you a letter along with the garland as a gift. I wish you all the best for the future."Singh, after receiving the gift, expressed his gratitude toward the Prime ...
National Film Awardees likely to miss the ceremony
Recipients of the 65th National Film Awards expressed disappointment and threatened to boycott the award ceremony after a report emerged that President Ram Nath Kovind will be presenting only 11 of the 137 prizes to the winners at a ceremony scheduled to be held here on Thursday.In a letter issued by the recipients of the award, they termed the incident as the breach of trust as such an important piece of information was conveyed to them so late."It seems unfortunate that the 65 years of tradition are being overturned in a jiffy," the statement read."We do not intend to boycott the award but are not attending the ceremony to convey our discontent and are awaiting a more just solution," it added.Meanwhile, National Award winning Marathi film director Prakash Oak termed the incident as insulting and expressed sorrow over the same.Talking to ANI, Oak said, "We feel insulted, 75 awardees are threatening to boycott the award ceremony today."As reported, the change in the plan was revealed .
Protestors against Jinnah portrait should also raise voice against Godse temples: Javed Akhtar
Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar today said it is "shameful" that the portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah hangs in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) but people, who are protesting against it, should also oppose the "temples made to honour Godse". The 73-year-old writer took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the ongoing controversy at the university which was triggered after Aligarh MP Satish Gautam objected to the Pakistan founder's picture on the walls of the AMU student union office. "Jinnah was neither a student nor a teacher of Aligarh. It's a shame that his portrait is there. The administration and students should voluntarily remove it from there and those who were protesting against this portrait should now protest against the temples made to honour Godse," Akhtar wrote. AMU spokesman Shafey Kidwai had defended the presence of the portrait, which has apparently been hanging there for decades, saying that Jinnah was a founder member of the university court and was granted ...
PeeCee 'really happy' to be part of Meghan Markle's D-day
Gushing about close friend Meghan Markle's upcoming royal wedding, global star Priyanka Chopra has said she is "just really happy" to be with her on the big day.While promoting the upcoming season of 'Quantico' on 'The Jenny McCarthy Show', Priyanka also shared her hope for Markle's future as a royal."I've known Meghan for a few years now and I'm super happy for her, and I'm just really happy to be a part of her big day, ya know?" she said."I think Meghan was born to be a global influencer and this has given her the opportunity to do that," added the 35-year-old, as reported by E! Online."She's always been someone who's so just aware and interested in the world. I met her three or four years ago and that's what we bonded on-was how much we feel like we contribute to that as public people. I really feel like that's what she was born to do and I hope this gives her the opportunity do that."Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to get married on May 19 at England's Windsor Castle.
Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh, Savita Punia for Arjuna Award
Hockey India on Thursday announced the recommended players for the esteemed Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award and Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement 2018.Experienced midfielder Dharamvir Singh, Manpreet Singh and Indian women's team ace goalkeeper Savita Punia have been recommended for the Arjuna Award while Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu and former India men's captain Bharat Chetri have been recommended for the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement.Hockey India also recommended coach BS Chauhan for the Dronacharya Award.Speaking on the recommendations, Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General, Hockey India said, "We are happy to endorse these hockey players who have immensely contributed to Indian Hockey. They have proven their worth with significant performances that has elevated the Indian Team to new heights. They have donned the India colours with pride and have given it their all to help the team win several accolades within the country and internationally. We at Hockey ..
Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna
Mid-fielder Manpreet Singh, who led India's men's hockey team at last month's Commonwealth Games, was among the three players recommended for this year's Arjuna award by the national federation here today. Another experienced mid-fielder Dharamvir Singh, and Indian women's team goalkeeper Savita have also been recommended for the Arjuna Award. "Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu and former men's captain Bharat Chetri have been recommended for the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement," Hockey India said in a statement. Hockey India also recommended Coach BS Chauhan for the Dronacharya Award. Speaking on the recommendations, Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General, Hockey India said, "They have proven their worth with significant performances that has elevated the Indian team to new heights. "They have donned the India colours with pride and have given it their all to help the team win several accolades within the country and internationally. We at Hockey India are proud of their achievements .
Elsa doesn't know how she, Hemsworth survived as a couple
Model-actress Elsa Pataky has opened up about the struggles she faced in the early days of her relationship with husband Chris Hemsworth. She says she has no idea how they have "survived as a couple".
Striving for work-health balance?
Achieving a sense of balance between work life and personal life has now become a challenge in our day-to-day life.The imbalance or disequilibrium in our life somewhere leads to stress for which your mind and body pay the price.Employees with work-health balance (WHB) feel their lives are fulfilled both inside and outside of work and they experience minimal conflict between work and non-work roles.Those, who achieve this balance, tend to have higher levels of satisfaction with their jobs and life in general, as well as lower levels of stress and depression. Now, the challenge is to maintain work activity, preserve it in a good quality, and take care of your health.Dr. Rakesh Pandit, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, advises some strategies that can help you to balance your work, mind and body.-Leave work at workplaceIt is always better to leave work at workplace when you finish, no matter however dedicated one is at work. Put official ..
Gwyneth Paltrow's kids excited about her wedding
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's children are looking forward to watching their mother walk down the aisle.
