If I could eat at hotel like you, I’d be on time: Constable to boss
A constable at Bengaluru’s Jayanagar Police Station was suspended over “sarcastic reply” to notice by his boss for coming late to work. In his reply, he mentioned if he could eat at hotel twice a day and sleep in police station like his boss, he’d be on time. He added unlike his boss, he has a family to look after.
People said who will marry me, called me ‘too fat, too dark’: Sonam
Actress Sonam Kapoor, during her appearance on Arbaaz Khan’s show ‘Pinch’, said she was constantly body-shamed for a long time. “People looking at me would be like ‘She is too thin, too fat, too dark, too tall, who will marry her’,” revealed Sonam. The actress further said body-shaming is not correct.
Mahesh Bhatt threw chappal at 19-year-old Kangana: Actress’ sister
Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel alleged filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt once threw chappal at then 19-year-old Kangana during Woh Lamhe’s screening in 2006. She added Kangana cried whole night after Bhatt didn’t allow her to see her own film. Rangoli was responding to Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan, who said Kangana attacked her and Alia despite Bhatt giving her a break.
Permanent failure: Kangana’s sister to Randeep after he defends Alia
After actor Randeep Hooda supported Alia Bhatt following Kangana Ranaut’s comments against her, Kangana’s sister Rangoli Chandel criticised him. “[A]t least people like Alia are successful because of chamchagiri, bhai tu to permanent failure hai,” Rangoli tweeted. In his tweet supporting Alia, Randeep had written, “I’m so glad you’re not letting…opinions of…occasional actors and chronic victims affect…your work.”
It’s time for Karthik to lift IPL title: KKR assistant coach Katich
KKR assistant coach Simon Katich has said that it is time for Dinesh Karthik to lift the IPL trophy and achieve his ultimate goal. “You never believe you are a great leader, until actually you have success in lifting a trophy. That’s when you finally believe you have done a great job,” he added.
₹50L seized from shop, police open fire as AMMK supporters stop them
Police opened fire in the air in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district after supporters of TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK allegedly tried to prevent flying squad officials from seizing nearly ₹50 lakh stashed in a store. The party men had closed the store’s doors and some gathered outside to prevent the officials from entering. The cash was allegedly meant for distribution among voters.
Rajyavardhan Rathore files nomination from Jaipur Rural LS seat
Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Tuesday filed his nomination for Lok Sabha polls from Jaipur Rural parliamentary constituency. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Rathore’s wife Gayatri Rathore accompanied him to the District Collector’s office where he filed his nomination. Jaipur Rural will vote in the fifth phase of elections on May 6.
KXIP beat RR for 2nd time in IPL 2019, move to 4th spot on table
KXIP registered their second win against RR in IPL 2019 on Tuesday and moved to fourth spot on points table. KXIP’s 20-year-old pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was part of Indian team that won 2018 Under-19 World Cup, took two wickets on IPL debut. KXIP captain Ravichandran Ashwin was named Man of the Match for taking two wickets and scoring 17*(4).
Archer’s selection in WC squad will be morally unfair: Chris Woakes
England fast bowler Chris Woakes has said that it would not be morally fair if Jofra Archer is selected in England’s World Cup squad. “If he was to come in and someone was to miss out, it would be extremely unfortunate. I wouldn’t want to see any of my mates and team-mates miss out,” he added.
Govt grants emergency powers to armed forces to buy weapons: Report
In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, the government reportedly granted emergency powers to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force to procure weapons and military hardware in order to enhance their operational preparedness along the border with Pakistan. The threshold granted to the forces for each proposal is around ₹300 crore. The powers were granted several weeks ago.
UK city puts up Gujarati sign to warn Indians against spitting paan
UK’s Leicester city has put up a signboard in Gujarati and English, warning Indians that they will be fined £150 (over ₹13,500) if found spitting out red paan juice on the roads. “It’s unhygienic and anti-social,” the signboard read. According to police, the problem is worse in the eastern parts of Leicester where there is a greater Indian diaspora.
Pakistan finalises bailout package with IMF
Pakistan has reached an “agreement in principle” with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a bailout program which will be worth $6-$8 billion, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Asad Umar said. Pakistan would receive funds from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank immediately following the IMF bailout, he added. This will be Pakistan’s 13th IMF bailout since the late 1980s.
Good art is created when society is in crisis: Pankaj
While speaking about the importance of art in society, actor Pankaj Tripathi said, “Across the world, wherever good art has been created, that society has been in crisis.” “Art makes you a better human being and that reflects in society,” the actor added. Pankaj further said that while science makes life easier, art gives it meaning.
Actresses are slowly getting their monetary due: Kriti Sanon
Speaking about how Bollywood has evolved in terms of the wage gap between actors and actresses, Kriti Sanon said, “The situation is slowly but steadily balancing out.” “[F]emale actors are also getting their monetary due. But we still have a long way to go,” the actress added. Kriti further said the audience is now accepting stories centred around female protagonists.
Polling in Tripura East deferred to April 23: Deputy CEO
Tripura Deputy CEO Suman Rakshit on Tuesday said that the polling in East Tripura constituency has been deferred to April 23 due to security concerns in the constituency. The constituency was supposed to vote on April 18 in the second phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has cancelled general polls in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore constituency.
Don’t believe in talks with those who kill our soldiers: Shah
In a veiled reference to Pakistan, BJP chief Amit Shah has said, “We don’t believe in engaging in dialogue with people who kill our brave soldiers. A befitting reply will be given to anyone who indulges in such activity.” Shah, while addressing a public meeting, also said, “Kashmir is an integral part of India and no one can separate it.”
Woman who never owned smartphone in Apple-Qualcomm dispute jury
A woman who has never owned a smartphone is among nine jurors selected for a multibillion-dollar patent-related dispute between Apple and Qualcomm. Apple claimed Qualcomm misused its superior position to gain excessive patent royalties from phone makers. Qualcomm, in turn, accused its client Apple of trading secrets with rival chipmaker Intel and alleged it owed $7 billion in royalty payments.
Airbnb buys HotelTonight, reportedly for over $400 million
Airbnb has completed the acquisition of San Francisco-based last-minute hotel-booking app HotelTonight, reportedly for over $400 million in its largest Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deal yet. Founded in 2010, HotelTonight was last valued at around $463 million in its $37-million Series E funding round in 2017. HotelTonight app and website will continue to operate as they do today, Airbnb said.
3rd planet found in two-star system, is 7 times the size of Earth
A team led by San Diego State University astronomers has discovered a third planet in a two-star system named Kepler-47, which is seven times the size of the Earth and the largest in its system. The team used NASA’s Kepler space telescope to find the Neptune-to-Saturn-size planet orbiting between two previously known planets. Kepler-47 is 3,340 light-years away from Earth.
New 3D-printed device generates electricity from snowfall University of California, Los Angeles researchers have designed a scientific device using 3D printing which can generate electricity from falling snow, which they claim is the first of its kind. The researchers found that when falling snow touches silicone, a charge is produced which the device captures, creating electricity. It could be used to monitor athletes’ performance, the researchers said.
