“What is life without a few hiccups” — the tagline of the upcoming film “Hichki” resonates with the ideology of the film’s lead actress Rani Mukerji. “Hichki”, meaning a hiccup, is about Naina who suffers from a speech difficulty. It is about turning disadvantages into opportunities and staring down at[Read More…]
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Kabul: 40 killed in suicide attack; many injured
At least 40 people were killed and over 30 injured on Thursday in a suicide attack inside an Islamic religious school situated in a building which also houses the offices of an Afghan news agency. The explosion took place around 10.30 a.m. in the Qala-e-Nazar area, Nasrat Rahimi, spokesperson for[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt; says constitution under attack by BJP
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the Modi government over Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde’s “amend the Constitution” remarks, saying it was “distressing” to see the country’s foundation under attack by BJP members both “directly and surreptitiously”. “It is distressing to see that this document — the foundation of[Read More…]
Triple talaq Bill introduced; ‘history was being created’, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday introduced the triple talaq Bill in the Lok Sabha, saying that “history was being created” with the legislation. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 was introduced after a voice vote following opposition by some members, including BJD’s Bhatruhari[Read More…]
‘Mann Ki Baat’ among most trending Twitter hashtags in 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” radio programme has emerged as the most trending hashtag on Twitter in 2017 in the news and governance category, followed by #jallikattu and #GST, the micro-blogging platform said on Thursday. #Mannkibaat sparked a great deal of commentary all over the year, including a[Read More…]
More than 300 JD-U leaders, workers resign in support of Uday Narain Choudhary
More than 300 leaders and workers of the ruling Janata Dal-United in Bihar on Wednesday resigned from the party in support of senior party leader Uday Narain Choudhary who has revolted against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Most of the workers, including three block unit heads, resigned from the primary membership[Read More…]
BJP MPs object to Chidambaram chairing Aadhaar meets
A war of words erupted in a meeting of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs after BJP members objected to committee Chairman P Chidambaram’s presence, as he is also a counsel in a case related to Aadhaar in the Supreme Court. The panel met on Wednesday and the subject[Read More…]
PM never means what he says or says what he means: Rahul takes dig at Modi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the government made a climbdown over his remarks attacking former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying “PM never means what he says or says what he means”. “Dear Mr. Jaitlie (Arun Jaitley) – thank you for[Read More…]
Facebook asks new users in India to enter names as per Aadhaar
Facebook has begun testing a feature with a set of new users in India where they are being asked to enter names as per their Aadhaar details. The social media giant, however, is not asking new users to give their Aadhaar number but just the name as written on their[Read More…]
Four tips that you can incorporate this new year to become a new you!
As we get ready to welcome 2018, most of us also commit to being better versions of ourselves. Leading a healthier lifestyle usually tops the list, but it is also one of the toughest things to achieve. To finally break that cycle of unfulfilled resolutions, commit to just a few[Read More…]
Smartphone sensors can give hackers clues to your PIN number
Instruments in smartphones such as the accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensors represent a potential security vulnerability as researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that data from these sensors could be used by hackers to guess the security PIN and unlock it. Using a combination of information gathered from six[Read More…]
Himachal Pradesh: PM Modi takes coffee break on Mall Road
Remembering his early years spent at The Mall Road in Himachal Pradesh and at the Indian Coffee House with his journalist friends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday didn’t miss an opportunity to sip a cup of coffee. As he was on his way to the airstrip, Modi’s cavalcade stopped[Read More…]
Luxury, honeymoon destinations top winter searches: Google India
Holiday-related queries increased 27 per cent in 2017 winter, with most people searching for ‘luxury’, ‘honeymoon’, and ‘safari’ destinations on Google Search, the company said on Wednesday. Seychelles, Maldives and Bali were on top of the honeymooners’ international search list this season with 40 per cent rise in these queries.[Read More…]
Salman Khan turns 52: Bollywood wishes him more success
With double celebrations in order for Salman Khan — who turned 52 on Wednesday and is revelling in the success of his latest entertainer “Tiger Zinda Hai” — his Bollywood colleagues wished the superstar a happy and successful year. Salman brought in his birthday at his Panvel farmhouse with his[Read More…]
Modi government distances itself from Hegde’s ‘secular’ remarks
The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday distanced itself from the remarks of Minister of State Anant Kumar Hegde who had criticised the word “secular” and said the BJP government would “amend the Constitution” to remove the word from the Preamble. As a combined opposition in the Rajya Sabha protested against[Read More…]
Former minister Rajeev Bindal will be new Himachal Speaker
Five-time legislator and former Cabinet Minister Rajeev Bindal was on Wednesday named the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker. His appointment was announced in a statement by Bharatiya Janata Party state President Satpal Satti. Bindal was the Health Minister in the previous BJP government in the state led by Prem Kumar[Read More…]
Honda working on EVs for India after govt plans of shifting to electric mobility?
After the Indian government announced its plans of shifting to 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030, a lot of carmakers in India ramped up their efforts to develop an EV for the Indian market. Now, it seems like Honda has also jumped on the bandwagon. If the reports are[Read More…]
Congress flays Modi government for rise in crime against women
Expressing concern over the gang rape of a 19-year-old woman in Noida, the Congress on Tuesday asked the Narendra Modi government to strengthen the criminal justice system and take tangible action to reduce crime against women. “Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurating the new Metro line in Noida,[Read More…]
Consult us, women groups before finalising triple talaq law: AIMPLB tells govt
Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the bill on triple talaq, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has said that if the government considers it necessary to enact law in this regard, it should first consult the stakeholders including the AIMPLB. “You are requested to not pursue[Read More…]
Delhi government to start automated driving license tests in January
The Delhi government is set to launch centres for automated driving license tests that will be conducted in the absence of any official but through cameras installed around, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Tuesday. The first such centre will be brought in Sarai Kale Khan on January 26, he[Read More…]
India slams Pakistan for ‘violating’ understanding over Jadhav’s meeting with kin
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for the manner in which the meeting between death row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav and his wife and mother were conducted, saying Islamabad “violated the letter and spirit of our understandings” over the meeting. In a statement, India said the manner in which the meeting was[Read More…]
Machine learning will not replace people in all jobs: Experts
Machine learning (ML) systems, an element of what is known as Artificial Intelligence (AI), can outperform people in a number of tasks though they are unlikely to replace people in all jobs, say researchers. In a “Policy Forum” commentary published in the journal Science, Tom Mitchell of Carnegie Mellon University[Read More…]
RCOM debt cut by Rs 25K cr to Rs 6K cr, says Anil Ambani
Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday said the company has achieved full resolution of Reliance Communications’ debt restructuring that will reduce its debt by Rs 25,000 crore, bringing it down to Rs 6,000 crore. “We have achieved a resolution that involves Reliance Communications exiting strategic debt recast. Clearly and[Read More…]
Jadhav’s mother, wife meet Sushma Swaraj after meeting Kulbhushan in Pakistan
A day after their meeting across a glass panel with Kulbhushan Jadhav in Islamabad, the mother and wife of the Indian national on death row in Pakistan, met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday. According to reports, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar accompanied[Read More…]
Indian commandos cross LoC; kill three Pakistani soldiers
Indian Army commandos crossed the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday evening and killed three Pakistani soldiers, two days after four Indian Army men, including a Major, were shot dead in an ambush in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Tuesday. But Army officials in Delhi neither confirmed nor denied[Read More…]