It has been a day of a roller-coaster ride for cricket fans in India as news of former cricketer, Ravi Shastri’s appointment as the team coach did rounds. Later, the BCCI denied appointing Shastri as Anil Kumble’s successor. Amidst all this chaos, social media users reacted to the situation in[Read More…]
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Here’s all you need to know about Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the Opposition’s choice for Vice-President
The date for the Presidential election is drawing nearer and the nation is waiting to welcome its new President by the end of the month. As much speculation about the candidates of Vice-President was enveloping the political aura of the country, the Opposition on Tuesday announced their choice for the[Read More…]
Kishore Kumar’s legacy lives on in NY in the most unique way
Legendary singer, Kishore Kumar, had made occasional visits to the United States for a few performances, but his legacy continues to live on in the country. Anindo Bose, an NRI working as a business executive, was a kid when Kishore went for his concert in the US but his love[Read More…]
DCW plays Cupid; unites sex worker and lover at GB Road
According to a Hindustan Times report, Delhi Commission of Women played cupid in uniting a sex worker and her lover. She had met him as a client in the brothel at GB Road, Delhi some time back. That one meeting changed the lives of both of them. The man, a[Read More…]
After civil, Tharoor files criminal defamation suit against Republic TV
On July 5, Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor, filed a criminal defamation suit against Republic News Channel before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram. The Lok Sabha MP has alleged that the channel had aired defamatory coverage of his wife, Sunanda Pushkar’s death case. Earlier on May 26 this year, Tharoor[Read More…]
Delhi Diaries: From serenity to city
Can you describe your life in a single word? I can. ‘New’- this word summarises my life right now. New job, new people, new accommodation, new expectations, new city. I belong to Lucknow and have just finished my post-graduation in journalism from one of India’s reputed media schools in Dhenkanal,[Read More…]
Ahead of GST rollout, #GSTTamasha trends on Twitter
As the Opposition has refused to attend the GST roll-out on Friday midnight, the Congress party has slammed the NDA government by stating that ‘implementing GST and launching GST’ are two very different things. #GSTTamasha has been trending on Twitter, where tweets are pouring in about the uncertainties in the[Read More…]
I will reveal Rajini’s irregularities if he joins politics: Swamy
In a conversation with India Today, BJP leader, Subramanian Swamy said that if Tamil superstar, Rajinikanth joined politics, he will reveal all his financial irregularities, which will force the actor to quit politics. Lashing out at Rajini, the leader said that he will unleash the misappropriation or fraud that the[Read More…]
Learner, performer, and teacher; the many roles of Padma Shree Geeta Chandran
It was at the tender age of five that Geeta Chandran, the acclaimed Bharat Natyam dancer, began learning the art from the traditional teachers of the form- the Devadasis. Her first teacher, Swarna Saraswathy taught her the “sampradaya shuddha” (pristine) Bharatanatyam, as she prefers to call it. Under Swarna, she[Read More…]
Who is Rofl Gandhi? The man claims anonymity has given him an identity
The anonymous handle’s satirical take on political and social issues has earned him huge popularity among fans and critics alike.
RSS-backed organization to hold seminar claiming Ram never sent Sita to exile
Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, an RSS-backed organisation, claims that Lord Ram had never sent his wife, Goddess Sita, to exile. In an attempt to remove all the false notions, the committee is planning to organise a seminar on the epic Ramayana in Gorakhpur in August this year. The seminar[Read More…]
Indu Sarkar: Honest depiction or deliberate defamation?
The much-awaited film, Indu Sarkar, has already caused a storm among the people, who are anxiously waiting for its release now. Its trailer has gripped everyone and dates back to the time when India was in its gloomiest phase. While the makers of ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’, are required to[Read More…]
What is common between Kochi Metro and Dhola Sadiya Bridge?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the much-awaited Kochi Rail Metro on Saturday. The internet is flooding with posts and pictures Modi inaugurating the project and him travelling in the metro with some other leaders. There has been such a lot of hype about the new metro rail because of[Read More…]
How classical dance shaped my identity
It was in early 2009 when I heard my inner calling and decided to learn classical dance as it always intrigued me. I joined Allahabad’s reputed Prayag Sangeet Samiti to learn Bharat Natyam. I got enrolled in the basic course, starting with Praveshika- the first exam that one needs to[Read More…]
Brilliance at its best: Rahmani 30’s achievements over the years
The year 2017 adds another feather of academic excellence and perpetual success in Rahmani 30’s cap. The Institute, that aims at preparing economically weak Muslim boys for entrance into the various engineering colleges across the country, has achieved an impressive ranking of 60 in OBC and 506, in general, this[Read More…]
Maya Angelou, the legacy lives on
A poet, writer, civil rights activist and a feminist, Marguerite Annie Johnson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. Fondly known as Maya Angelou, she is respected as a spokesperson for black people and women. Her works are considered a defence of black culture. She also had[Read More…]
India is the third largest source of Wannacry infection, says cyber-security expert
As fear of being attacked by the ransomware, Wannacry, grips the global netizens, Newsd talks to Pukhraj Singh, a renowned cyber-security expert. He played an instrumental role in setting up the cyber-warfare operations centre of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), India’s technical intelligence agency. Singh also helped chart the course[Read More…]
IDAHOT aims to stimulate interest in LGBT rights
Every year, May 17th is celebrated as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Though some countries in the world have decriminalised the LGBT rights, there are some nations that still do not view homosexuality in a favourable light. The basic aim of this day is to stimulate interest in LGBT[Read More…]
Evergreen dance numbers of birthday girl Madhuri Dixit
A graceful actress, evergreen beauty, and India’s dancing sensation Madhuri Dixit who has the entire nation dancing to her dance numbers, celebrates her birthday today. The Hum Aapke Hain Koun star, who has over 55 movies and a number of rocking dance numbers to her credit, turns 50 today but[Read More…]
6 famous ‘Maa’ of Bollywood
Mothers share a unique and unbreakable bond with their children. She is a source of strength, spirit, and affection for them and her priceless love is something everyone yearns for. In Bollywood, some faces have become synonymous with the word ‘maa’. This Mother’s Day, we bring to you some of[Read More…]
