It was the year 1987 when not only the Indian film industry but Hindi music lovers from all over the world lost a captivating voice. Today, even after 30 years of his death, his soul-stirring voice continues to delight us. He is none other than one of the gems of[Read More…]
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Delhi Metro fares go up, Twitter witnesses cries, wails and sarcasm
Delhi Metro commuters aren’t very happy with the fare hike that has come into effect from today. This is the second fare hike this year and there is a surge of Rs 10 for all travels beyond 5 km. A substantial part of the capital’s population uses metro for daily[Read More…]
#HappyBirthdayPM: Twitter floods with birthday wishes for PM Modi
Prime minister, Narendra Modi, celebrates his 67th birthday on Sunday. The BJP has, however, decided to celebrate the occasion as ‘Seva Diwas’ for the nation. BJP chief, Amit Shah, has urged people to celebrate PM Modi’s birthday by contributing to the Swaccha Bharat mission. Since morning, ‘#HappyBirthdayPM’ has been trending[Read More…]
Being a woman is a strong security for me: Gauri Lankesh
Being a woman is a strong security for me: Gauri Lankesh It was Gauri’s self-confidence two decades back. But.. “Even the stringent opponents of my father cannot fire the same quantum of salvo against me. It is because of the fact that I am a woman. And my womanhood is[Read More…]
Modi brings Swiss Prez on board against black money
In what could be called as a small win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his fight against black money, Swiss President Doris Leuthard assured him that once the law is cleared by the Swiss parliament, automatic exchange of information on black money will begin by 2019. The Swiss parliament[Read More…]
Wisdom, wealth and virtues: Here’s the inspiring story of Renuka Jain
Celebrated author, Paulo Coelho, has given a remarkable quote, ” When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”. At times, we come across people in life, who deepen our belief in this statement even more. One such fine example is Miss Renuka Jain, whose[Read More…]
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gets 20 years in jail in two rape cases; 10-yr sentences to run consecutively
Justice was finally delivered in the 15-year old Dera chief Ram Rahim rape case when the self-styled godman was sentenced to an imprisonment of 20 years. The courtroom was in Rohtak jail, where Rahim was residing since the verdict in the case came out last Friday. “Judge announced 10 years[Read More…]
‘It seems China took this talk seriously,that Baba’s supporters are coming to Doklam’: Twitter reacts on Doklam decision
Ever since the news broke out that both India and China are ready to withdraw their troops from Doklam, the issue became the second most trending topic on Twitter on Monday. The decision was announced by spokesperson, ministry of external affairs, Raveeesh Kumar, who tweeted about the same. MEA Press[Read More…]
Ganesh Chaturthi: These idols are spreading divinity on Twitter
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a lot of pomp and fervour all across the country. The festival gives people a lot of opportunities to unleash their creativity and present the God’s idols in a unique way. Newsd brings to you a collection of Ganpati idols that are trending on Twitter since[Read More…]
‘After 70 years, I know my privacy is my fundamental right’: Twitterati on SC’s ruling
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave a historic verdict, and ruled out that the right to privacy is a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. The decision has been taken by people in a good way and they seem to be content with the apex court’s ruling. Twitterati share[Read More…]
From lynching to flood to infant deaths, here is India’s album for World Photography Day
19 August is celebrated as World Photography Day. However, India this year witnessed a series of dire serious and painful incidents, whose photographs are not appropriate to mark the celebration of this day. As a mark of our respect, Newsd presents to you some of the most hard-hitting and impactful[Read More…]
‘Hope BJP doesn’t do cow politics & does some work’: #CowKillerBJP trends on Twitter
Of late, there have been numerous incidents in the country, where cow-related violence came to light. Cow lynchings came out as a much-hyped issue by the Centre and they made it obvious that any such violence will not be tolerated in the country. On Friday, at least 200 cows died[Read More…]
Shahid Afridi’s wishes for Indian I-day make Twitterati go gaga over him
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi wished India on 71st Independence Day. His wishes came in the form of a tweet and he added the hashtag, #HopeNotOut in his tweet. Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let's work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail.# HopeNotOut —[Read More…]
PM tweets about Himachal landslide, remains silent over Gorakhpur tragedy
One week. Two tragic incidents. India is mourning as over 70 children died in Gorakhpur’s BRD Hospital and 46 people lost their lives in a massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district in the past week. The grief of both the incidents seems to be equal for most of us,[Read More…]
PM Modi has time to tweet on ‘stupid things’ but not on Gorakhpur tragedy: Twitterati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an active social media user and employs the same for reaching out to as many as over 32 million followers on Twitter. His tweets come in too quickly whenever something new happens. However, his active participation on Twitter was questioned by Twitterati, when he failed[Read More…]
Watch: This Yogi minister who cannot sing one line of Vande Mataram
To mark the celebration of the Indian Independence Day, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has directed all madrassas (Islamic schools) to sing Vande Mataram and videograph the event. Ironically, the minister who had directed this order failed to sing a single line of the national song himself. In an[Read More…]
Happy Birthday Kishore Kumar: A lyrical journey of his various moods
There was no expression that remained untouched by legendary singer, Kishore Kumar. On his 88th birth anniversary, we bring to you an evergreen collection of his soulful songs, that reflect every mood with utmost perfection and precision. He is, was and will always remain one of the best voices of[Read More…]
The UnDelhiWalah: Blessing for many, Ola-Uber has caused difficulty for them
Sure cab aggregators like Ola and Uber have made our lives way more easy and comfortable, but if someone suffers(adversely) the most from it, it is the local taxi drivers of the country. This is particularly true in case of the drivers in the national capital, where the majority of[Read More…]
‘Nitish is an opportunist’: Twitter reacts on CM’s resignation
Soon after former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigned from his post, he was surrounded with comments and criticism alike. Nitish Kumar, after tendering his resignation, said that he had quit in the ‘interest of Bihar’. He said he never demanded anybody’s resignation but wanted Lalu and Tejashwi to come clean[Read More…]
J for ‘Disruption’
A for Apple, B for Bat, C for Cat, J for disruption. If you are thinking why not D for disruption. Think again. J for Jio and Jio has become the new synonym for disruption. Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Jio repeated the storm which left other players bereft just like[Read More…]
RIP Prof UR Rao: Twitterati express condolence over scientist’s demise
It was a huge loss for India as former ISRO chief and renowned space scientist, Prof UR Rao passed away on Monday morning. He was responsible for the launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta. His demise has left the ISRO bereft of the experience of a man who had been[Read More…]
Opposition will blame EVMs for Kovind’s victory now: Twitter users
Ram Nath Kovind has become the 14th President of India. No sooner did the unofficial announcement of him being made the next President came up, social media was flooded with posts congratulating him on his victory. The NDA government’s nominee and former governor of Bihar won by a massive victory[Read More…]
Dilli ki Soch: An event dedicated to highlight everyday issues of Delhi
Among the dignitaries present to grace the event were Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, Delhi BJP Chief, Manoj Tiwari, Mayor East Delhi DMC, Neema Bhagat, Special Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, Deependra Pathak, Water Minister for Delhi, Rajendra Gautam, among others. The forum is a platform that enables[Read More…]
Dear Roopa, unlike your information, WB has the lowest rate of rapes!
BJP leader, Roopa Ganguly’s, controversial rape remark triggered people’s (esp Bengali people’s) sentiments, and they are strongly condemning her statements. Actress-turned-politician Roopa, who used to be a prominent BJP face in the state, no longer enjoys this status after her ‘derogatory’ remarks made headlines on Friday. Ironically, the facts of[Read More…]
This trust is changing the face of learning through storytelling in Bihar
In what could be termed as a unique effort, a Bihar-based trust is imparting the valuable asset of education to children in the most innovative and fun way. Founded in 2012, Happy Horizons Trust believes in empowering the youth by training them to engage with children through story-telling. Kshitiz Anand[Read More…]