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MP CM writes to PM on translocating Guj lions to Kuno
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on translocating lions from Gujarat to MP against the backdrop of deaths of several big cats there recently. Nath, in his letter, said the Kuno National Park in MP was developed as a second home for lions and asked the PM to issue suitable directions to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and to the Gujarat government for smooth translocation. "All recommendations made by the Wildlife Institute of India and expert committee formed to oversee the translocation of Asiatic lions to Kuno, like habitat improvement, prey base augmentation, relocation of 24 villages (1543 families) etc have been completed by the state government," Nath's letter stated. "Substantial amount of money has been incurred in these activities and the Kuno National Park is ready to receive the Asiatic lion," the letter claimed. Nath's letter also informed that, as per the ...
Chennai racer Raghul felicitated at FMSCI annual awards
India's top performers in the world of motorsports were on Monday felicitated during the 2018 FMSCI annual awards function here with Chennais Raghul Rangasamy winning the coveted 'Upcoming Motorsports Person Of The Year Award'.
Alpha International City awarded as Integrated Township of the Year
A visionary development in Karnal, Alpha International city (AICK), an integrated plotted township by Alpha Corp was awarded as 'The Integrated Township of the Year' at the premium level 'Real Estate Awards 2019'. The company received the award for delivering the best services to its end users. The event was presented by ET Now on Friday at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.Located in Sectors 28 and 29, Alpha International City in Karnal is midway between Delhi and Chandigarh on NH-1, this 300 acres development delivers holistic living at the scale of a small city. The township is designed to cater to the multifaceted needs of its residents. It consists of retail, commercial & educational developments in addition to residential plots and villas with state-of-the-art architecture. AICK is designed with a proper rainwater harvesting system, sewage water treatment, uninterrupted electricity and water supply."It is an honour to receive this prestigious award from the dignitaries. We have ...
Raghul crowned 'Upcoming Motorsports Person of The Year'
India's top performers in the world of motorsports were felicitated during the 2018 FMSCI Annual Awards function here on Monday. Chennai's Raghul Rangasamy bagged the coveted "Upcoming Motorsports Person Of The Year" Award, a media release said. The 25-year-old racer had a spectacular year, completing a fine double by claiming the LGB Formula 4 title in the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship and the FF 1600 category in the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship to pocket the prestigious Raymond Gautam Singhania Trophy. The chief guest at the glittering function, the President of FIA (Le Federation Internationale de lAutomobile), Jean Todt, gave away the top prize. Todt, famously known as the force behind Ferrari's spectacular rise in way Indian motorsport has progressed, believed that the country was on its way to bigger things on the world stage. The annual function, held under the stewardship of new FMSCI president, J Prithiviraj, saw as many as 61
NASA renames facility after Katherine Johnson who fought racism
NASA has honoured Katherine Johnson, who defied racism at the US space agency and became a legendary mathematician, by renaming its Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) facility in West Virginia in her name.
Pink, pastels and metallic dominate Oscars red carpet
A year after Oscars traded for an all-black look on the red carpet marking the emergence of #MeToo and Time's Up movements, Academy Awards 2019 painted the town pink with a smatter of metallic shades, pastels and nudes. "Pose" actor Billy Porter, however, threw the real gender-bender when he appeared in a black velvet Christian Siriano dress and a coordinated bolero jacket. Known for breaking fashion barriers, both on-screen and off-screen, Porter chose a rather subtle look from his usual flamboyant wardrobe. Helen Mirren, Angela Bassett, Kacey Musgraves, Gemma Chan, Jason Momoa and wife Lisa Bonet, and Sarah Paulson were some of the names who added a pop of colour to the ceremony. Dressed in a custom fuchsia Reem Acra gown with Casadei sandals and matching earrings, Bassett looked regal. This year's multiple Grammy winner Musgraves opted for voluminous Giambattista Valli tulle gown with tiered skirt and flared sleeves. While Mirren twirled for the shutterbugs in a V-neck long-sleeve .
Dogs have unique personalities shaped by owners: Study
Pet dogs, just like humans, have distinct 'personalities' that are gradually shaped by their owner's behaviour, and can even change over time, a study claims. Researchers said that when dog owners spend extra time scratching their dogs' bellies, take them out for long walks and games of fetch, they are gradually shaping their pooches' personalities. Dogs, like people, have moods and personality traits that shape how they react in certain situations, researchers said. "When humans go through big changes in life, their personality traits can change. We found that this also happens with dogs -- and to a surprisingly large degree," said William Chopik, a professor at Michigan State University in the US. "We expected the dogs' personalities to be fairly stable because they don't have wild lifestyle changes humans do, but they actually change a lot," said Chopik. "We uncovered similarities to their owners, the optimal time for training and even a time in their lives that they can get more ..
Billy Porter breaks sartorial barrier at Oscars 2019
"Pose" star Billy Porter, known for championing gender-fluid style, turned heads at the red carpet at the 91st Academy Awards by breaking a sartorial barrier.
Oscars 2019: 'Black Panther' takes home awards for costume design and production design
Hannah Bleacher became the first African American to be nominated for, and win an Oscar in production design for her work in bringing the fictitious nation of Wakanda to the big screen in Marvel's 'Black Panther.'The film topped a field that included the nominees from 'The Favourite,' 'First Man,' 'Mary Poppins Returns' and 'Roma.'The award for best costume design went to Ruth Carter and in her own words, it was "a long time coming."Carter won for "Black Panther" and became the first African American to take home the statue, revealed CNN.She thanked Spike Lee for giving her her start and said she hoped she made him proud.She also paid homage to the film that made her a trailblazer and spoke about her mother in her acceptance speech."This is for my 97-year-old mother watching in Massachusetts, "Carter said, adding, "Mom, thank you for teaching me about people and telling their stories. You are the original super hero.
Ruth E. Carter makes history with Oscar win
Ruth E. Carter won Best Costume Design trophy at the 91st Academy Awards for her work on superhero film "Black Panther", becoming the first black woman in history to win in the category.
Oscars 2019: Here's order in which awards will be presented
The 91st Academy Awards will be hostless. The Academy has, instead, decided to invite number of starry presenters after host Kevin Hart's decision to step down as the night's emcee in December.The presenters who will take the stage, include Chef Jose Andres, Dana Carvey, Queen Latifah, Congressman John Lewis, Diego Luna, Tom Morello, Mike Myers, Trevor Noah, Amandla Stenberg, Barbra Streisand, and Serena Williams among others.Below is the order in which the Oscars will be presented at the 91st annual ceremony:Actress in a Supporting RoleMakeup and HairstylingDocumentary FeatureCostume DesignFilm EditingProduction DesignCInematographySound EditingSound MixingForeign Language FilmActor in a Supporting RoleAnimated Feature FilmLive Action Short FilmAnimated Short FilmDocumentary Short SubjectVisual EffectsOriginal ScreenplayAdapted ScreenplayOriginal ScoreOriginal SongActor in a Leading RoleActress in a Leading RoleDirecting.
NASA honours 'Hidden Figures' Katherine Johnson by renaming facility
NASA has renamed its Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia to honour "trailblazer" Katherine Johnson, who successfully calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard's Freedom 7 mission in 1961 amongst other feats.The facility will now be known as the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility to commemorate the mathematician's achievements."It's an honour the NASA IV&V Program's primary facility now carries Katherine Johnson's name. It's a way for us to recognize Katherine's career and contributions not just during Black History Month, but every day, every year," NASA quoted its IV&V Program Director Gregory Blaney as saying.US President Donald Trump had signed into law an act of Congress calling for the redesignation in December last year.Johnson, whose path-breaking achievements inspired the Hollywood hit 'Hidden Figures', broke through racial barriers to achieve success at NASA at a time when racial ...
Mehr is my priority: Neha Dhupia
Actress Neha Dhupia says her daughter Mehr is her priority, but she wont lose focus from her work.
His parade plan foiled, Trump announces 'one of biggest' July 4 events
After giving up his idea for a huge military parade in Washington, President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a July 4 "Salute to America" that he predicted would be "one of the biggest gatherings" in the city's history. "HOLD THE DATE" Trump said in one of a series of tweets early Sunday. He said the event would be held at the Lincoln Memorial on the west end of the National Mall and would feature a "major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!" After witnessing the grandeur of the Bastille Day parade in Paris in 2017 in the company of President Emmanuel Macron, Trump had pressed for an equally impressive Veterans Day parade in Washington, with marching troops, convoys of armored vehicles and roaring overflights by squadrons of elite fighter jets. But his military advisers reportedly pushed back, particularly after an estimate surfaced that the event could cost taxpayers as much as USD 92 million. In retreating from his plan last August, Trump
Policeman saves woman from being crushed under train at Malad railway station
A woman was saved from being crushed under a speeding train in a Mumbai station owing to quick thinking by a railway policeman who caught the woman who was being dragged along the tracks after falling down from the train. Railway Protection Force personnel Praveen Kumar displayed the presence of mind to rescue the woman at Malad railway station in Mumbai on February 22.After CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media, Kumar has been showered with praises from all across the country for his alertness. A video obtained by ANI shows that a woman fell down from a running train and while she was being dragged along the train, a passenger and an RPF personnel are seen rushing to her assistance.If they had not caught her on time there were higher chances that the woman could have slipped onto the tracks. Around 18,423 people died and 18,847 people were injured in suburban train-related accidents from January 2013 to August 2018, according to the reply by a Mumbai railway police ...
Shabir Shah 'fit and fine': Tihar authorities
Tihar Jail authorities on Sunday denied occurence of any mishap or untoward incident involving Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, according to a statement issued by the Union Home Ministry.
Glenn Close's pet pooch steals show at Spirit Awards
'The Wife' star Glenn Close had a strange companion during the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.The actor who sported a pink laminated custom Sies Marjan suit, was accompanied by her scene-stealing companion, a well-coiffed Havanese pup, Pip Close.Close posted a video on Instagram of her beloved canine travelling on the lap of her daughter, Annie Starke ahead of the event."We don't know whether they'll let you on the red carpet yet," quipped Close.The dog's life is chronicled on Instagram under the handle @sirpippinofbeanfield.Listed as the "only son of Glenn Close" with an "excellent nose," Pip's profile also lists him as an "International traveller. Student of the human condition. Fetch artist and mini-ball catcher extraordinaire!"The off-leash pooch dutifully strutted down the red carpet alongside Close, who won the award for best female lead for 'The Wife'.
Japan's emperor marks 30th year of reign at Tokyo ceremony
Japan's Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign while calling for the country to embrace openness in a more globalised world. The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theatre in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Empress Michiko. "Japan has long cultivated its own culture as an island nation," the 85-year-old emperor said. "But now the world is becoming more globalised. I think it is now required for us to be more open to the outside world, to establish our own position with wisdom and to build relationships with other countries with sincerity." Akihito's Heisei era will end when he abdicates on April 30 in favour of his elder son, 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, beginning a new, as yet unnamed era. The Emperor has cited his deteriorating health as his reason for stepping aside. While his official duties have been scaled back somewhat, he still receives visiting dignitaries, attends ceremonies and makes ...
Saudi Arabia appoints Princess as envoy to US
Saudi Arabia has named Princess Reema Bint Bandar Bin Sultan Al Saud as the Kingdoms first female ambassador to the US, the media reported on Sunday.
Humans had pet foxes in Bronze Age: Study
Humans domesticated foxes, along with dogs, between the third and second millennium BC, claim scientists who found that during the time the diet of these animals was similar to that of their owners. The discovery of four foxes and a large number of dogs at the Can Roqueta (Barcelona) and Minferri (Lleida) sites stands out among the many examples of tombs in different parts of in the northeast of Iberian Peninsula. These burials showed a generalised funeral practice that proliferated in the Early to Middle Bronze Age -- that of burying humans together with domestic animals, the team said in a statement. What is most striking about these sites is the way of burying the dead in large silos, along with their dogs and a few foxes. "We discovered that in some cases the dogs received a special kind of food. We believe this is linked to their function as working dogs. Besides, one of the foxes shows signs of having already been a domestic animal in those times," Aurora Grandal-d'Anglade, from