Edwise hosts International Education Exhibition in 10 cities
Edwise is hosting an International Education Exhibition with universities from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Switzerland & Spain. Held across Coimbatore, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad & Hyderabad, it presents an opportunity for parents & students to interact with delegates about applications, coaching, fees, loans, scholarships.
SC refers case on entry of women in Sabarimala temple to 7-judge bench
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred the review petitions against its verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups in the Sabarimala temple to a seven-judge bench. The judgement has been delivered by a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. In 2018, the ruling by the bench led by then CJI Dipak Misra allowed women’s entry.
Test cricket’s 1st catch and 1st wicket were taken by same person
The first wicket and first catch in Test cricket history were taken by England’s Allen Hill on the first morning of the first Test in 1877. Hill bowled Australia’s Nat Thomson for one run to claim Test cricket’s first wicket. Hill then took Test cricket’s first catch off Alfred Shaw’s bowling to dismiss Tom Horan, second dismissal of the match.
Deepika, Ranveer visit Tirupati on 1st wedding anniversary; pics surface
Pictures of actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at the Venkateswara Temple of Tirumala at Tirupati have surfaced online. The couple visited the temple today on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary. They will reportedly also visit the Padmavathi Temple today and then leave for Amritsar to seek blessings at the Golden Temple.
What Indian connection does Katy Perry, who is set to perform in Mumbai, have?
American singer Katy Perry, who’ll perform at an upcoming music concert in Mumbai, got married to her first husband Russell Brand in Rajasthan in 2010. Russell had proposed to Katy in front of Taj Mahal during their trip to India. After the duo got married, they got matching tattoos which read ‘Anugacchatu Pravaha’, meaning ‘go with the flow’ in Sanskrit.
When camera starts rolling, Ranveer & I are actors not husband & wife: Deepika
Speaking about working with husband Ranveer Singh after marriage, Deepika Padukone said, “When the camera starts rolling, we are actors not husband and wife.” “We are both so obsessed with our work that on set, we don’t really think about our personal relationship,” she added. “All we think about are the character and the nuances of the scenes,” said Deepika.
If Shiv Sena expects sympathy, they don’t know public: Amit Shah
Discussing the political crisis in Maharashtra, BJP President and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said, “If the Sena thinks it can revolt and get the people’s sympathy, they really don’t know the public.” Claiming Sena’s new demands were not acceptable to the BJP, Shah added, “It’s not in our party’s tradition to disclose what transpires behind closed doors.”
Gilchrist slammed 149 in World Cup final with squash ball inside glove
Ex-Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist had put a squash ball inside his left glove when he slammed the highest individual score in a World Cup final in 2007 against Sri Lanka. Gilchrist, who hit 149(104), revealed that he had kept the squash ball to improve his grip. Sri Lanka had later claimed Gilchrist broke the “spirit and tradition of the game”.
Apple unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro, to start from ₹1.99 lakh in India
Apple launched its new MacBook Pro with a 16-inch Retina display, replacing the older 15-inch model, priced at around ₹1.99 lakh for the base model in India. Apple claimed that the new model delivers up to 80% better performance. The technology giant has replaced its problematic Butterfly keyboard with a new ‘Magic’ keyboard which now again contains the ‘Escape’ button.
Google to enter banking services, offer checking accounts from 2020
Google, in a move into banking services, is set to offer checking accounts to consumers starting next year. Under the project called “Cache”, the technology giant will partner with banks and credit unions to offer the accounts, with the banks handling all financial and compliance activities. Google already offers Google Pay, which has over 67 million monthly users in India.
Help all, don’t see party colour: Mamata to officials after cyclone
Following an aerial survey of areas affected by Cyclone Bulbul, WB CM Mamata Banerjee told officials, “Please don’t see the (political) colour. Try as much as you can to help the needy people.” She added, “Don’t look at duty time…Don’t worry, we’ll compensate you in other ways later.” Earlier, the Opposition alleged “political biases” in the state government’s relief efforts.
BigBasket set to acquire DailyNinja in $20-25 million deal: Report
Bengaluru-based grocery delivery platform BigBasket is reportedly set to acquire Sequoia-backed rival DailyNinja in a $20-25 million cash-and-stock deal. “Talks between both companies have been underway for about six weeks. The contours of the proposed deal are almost finalised,” Entackr quoted its sources. Notably, BigBasket turned into a unicorn, or billion-dollar startup, earlier this year.
SpaceX fires up Crew Dragon spacecraft’s launch-escape engines
Elon Musk-led SpaceX conducted a full duration static fire test of Crew Dragon spacecraft’s launch-escape system. “SpaceX and NASA teams are now reviewing test data…working toward an in-flight demonstration of Crew Dragon’s launch escape capabilities,” the startup tweeted. In April, a Crew Dragon test capsule exploded after the engines had been ignited a few times during routine testing.
We have so much trust & friendly relations: PM Modi to Xi in Brazil
While holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Brazil, PM Narendra Modi said, “When I look back, we had met for the first time in Brazil itself…and our journey began.” “It’s such a significant thing that within the five years, there have been so much trust and friendly relations,” he added. They met on the sidelines of BRICS Summit.
KKR India chief Sanjay Nayar quits Coffee Day Enterprises board
KKR India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjay Nayar has resigned from the board of Coffee Day Enterprises, which operates India’s largest coffee chain Café Coffee Day. Nayar had joined Coffee Day’s board after the private equity firm’s investment in the company in 2010. KKR currently owns a 6.07% stake in Coffee Day Enterprises.
Marriages crumbling as women are economically independent now: Soni
Alia Bhatt’s mother and actress Soni Razdan said in an interview that “with women becoming more economically independent”, the institution of marriage “seems to be crumbling”. She added that because the institution itself isn’t working, “infidelity seems to be happening all the time”. “I’m not advocating infidelity, just looking at it very objectively,” Soni further added.
Punjab to give ₹2,500 relief to farmers for not burning paddy straw
The Punjab government has decided to give ₹2,500 per acre relief as compensation to farmers for not burning paddy straw. “Small and marginal farmers cultivating non-basmati paddy and owning land up to five-acre would get ₹2,500 per acre compensation,” an official said. This comes amidst rising pollution levels in Delhi-NCR allegedly due to stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana.
Search on for 5 fishermen missing after Cyclone Bulbul
Indian Coast Guard and National Disaster Response Force on Wednesday continued search operations for the five fishermen who went missing after two trawlers carrying them capsized under the impact of Cyclone Bulbul on Saturday, Coast Guard officer said. The two trawlers with nine fishermen capsized off Mousuni island in West Bengal. Bodies of four fishermen were found on Monday.
Ayodhya temple should be like Angkor Wat: Swami Swaroopanand
Shankaracharya of Badrinath’s Jyotir Math, Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati said that Ayodhya’s Ram Temple should be built on the lines of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Temple, world’s largest religious monument. He added that because the temple will be built only once, “it must be grand”. Swami had objected to giving five acres of land to Muslims after the Ayodhya verdict.
Priyanka, Nick spend ₹144cr on 7-bedroom, 11-bathroom house: Reports
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have spent $20 million (₹144 crore) for a 20,000-square-foot property in Los Angeles, US, reported Wall Street Journal. The house has seven bedrooms, eleven bathrooms and ample outdoor space, the report added. In August, it was reported that Nick had sold his bachelor pad and was looking for a new home to share with Priyanka.
Letter in B’desh media showing PM thanking CJI for Ayodhya verdict fake: India
India’s High Commission in Bangladesh said that a letter circulated in Bangladeshi media which showed PM Narendra Modi thanking CJI Ranjan Gogoi over the Ayodhya verdict is fake. “It’s intended to mislead people in Bangladesh and create social disharmony. It’s wrong on part of those deliberately circulating…incorrect information to create misunderstanding about India,” the High Commission said.
