Uber’s first employee, now a billionaire, was hired through a tweet
Uber’s first-ever employee Ryan Graves, a billionaire due to his equity in the company, was hired through a tweet. In 2010, Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick had tweeted, “Looking 4 entrepreneurial product mgr/biz-dev”, to which Graves replied, “email me”, and became Uber’s first employee on March 1 that year. Uber made its IPO at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday.
46 yrs ago, my grandmom played Big B’s mom in Zanjeer: Emraan
Emraan Hashmi on Sunday tweeted that 46 years ago, his grandmother had played the role of Amitabh Bachchan’s mother in ‘Zanjeer’. “An uncanny coincidence: yesterday was my first scene with Mr Bachchan and in the course of our conversation just realised.. yesterday was also 46 years of #zanjeer,” he tweeted. Emraan is working with Bachchan in the upcoming film ‘Chehre’.
Sidharth, Taapsee cast their votes in Lok Sabha elections in Delhi
Sidharth Malhotra and Taapsee Pannu were among the actors who cast their votes during the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. Sharing a picture on Instagram, Sidharth wrote, “Took a quick break and came to Delhi for this. I’ve done my bit, it’s time you do yours!” Taapsee also shared a photo with her mother after voting.
If you have no work, come for a meal: Sheila Dikshit to Kejriwal
Claiming Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was spreading rumours about her health, Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit tweeted, “If you have no work, come for a meal. You’ll see how I’m doing…and learn to fight elections without spreading rumours.” However, Kejriwal said he never commented on her health. “When should I come to your home for the meal?” he asked.
How much prize money will IPL 2019 winners, runners-up get?
The winners of the IPL 2019 final between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will get a prize money of ₹20 crore. This season’s runners-up will receive ₹12.5 crore, while the Most Valuable Player will be awarded ₹10 lakh. The tournament’s highest wicket-taker and highest run-scorer will also get ₹10 lakh each.
Zuckerberg has too much power, no accountability: Facebook Co-founder
Days after suggesting ‘It’s time to break up Facebook’, Facebook Co-founder Chris Hughes said CEO Mark Zuckerberg has “too much power and no accountability for mistakes.” “One company, one person has outsized power…2.4 billion people…and Facebook owns WhatsApp, Instagram,” Hughes said. “There’s a board but because Mark owns 60% of voting shares…he’s not accountable really to that board,” he added.
Trapped in snow at 15,000 feet, 300 yaks starve to death in Sikkim
Around 300 yaks have starved to death due to cold and excessive snowfall at an altitude of around 15,000 feet in North Sikkim, forcing authorities to rush medical teams to save the remaining animals. To save themselves from the cold, families which earn their living by selling yak milk and cheese came down to lower altitudes, leaving the flock behind.
Facing ‘unprecedented’ pressure from US sanctions: Iran President
Renewed US sanctions have led to worse economic conditions than during the country’s 1980-88 war with neighbouring Iraq, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, adding that the country is facing “unprecedented” pressure. Rouhani called for political unity to face down sanctions. His comments came amid rising tensions with the US, which last week deployed warships and warplanes to the Gulf.
Hinduja brothers named UK’s wealthiest people for third time
The Hinduja brothers have been named the UK’s wealthiest people for the third time, according to Sunday Times Rich List. Sri and Gopi Hinduja saw their wealth increase by £1.35 billion from last year to £22 billion (around ₹2 lakh crore). The Hinduja Group was founded in Mumbai in 1914 and operates in fields including oil, banking, IT and property.
PVR’s 65% revenue comes from tickets, 27% from food & beverages: MD
Multiplex giant PVR’s Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Bijli has said that around 65% of the company’s revenue comes from ticket sales while 25-27% comes from food and beverages (F&B). The contribution from F&B may also increase, he added. PVR on Friday reported 84.43% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profits to ₹47.75 crore for the quarter ended March 2019.
IPL before World Cup is a great way to strike form: Rohit Sharma
Speaking ahead of the World Cup 2019, Rohit Sharma said, “Anyone who plays the IPL and goes to a big tournament I feel it keeps them very much in touch with their game. It is a great tournament to hit form.” Sharma spoke about Hardik Pandya who came back from an injury and performed well for the Mumbai Indians.
Delhi’s oldest voter casts vote, hasn’t missed voting since 1951
Delhi’s oldest voter, 111-year-old Bachan Singh who according to his youngest son hasn’t missed out voting in elections since 1951, on Sunday cast his vote in a polling station in Delhi’s Tilak Vihar. Singh, who suffered paralytic attack recently, reached the booth in a car along with poll officers. “I will vote for those who worked for us,” Singh said.
BJP’s Bharati Ghosh breaks down on being manhandled at poll booth
BJP’s Ghatal candidate Bharati Ghosh broke down after she was allegedly manhandled by a group of women at a polling booth in the constituency on Sunday. Her convoy was also attacked when she was going to visit another polling booth. West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer has sought a report from West Medinipur district magistrate about the incident.
EC must check vehicles of PM, Union Ministers, says Mamata
Alleging that the BJP is using money to buy votes, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demanded that the Election Commission (EC) should check all vehicles, including helicopters, used by PM Narendra Modi and other Union Ministers. She also asked the EC to check her car and helicopter if needed. Mamata further urged the EC to maintain “proper democracy” in Bengal.
Will my jawans ask EC before killing terrorists? PM Modi
Alleging that some people were raising questions over terrorists being killed during polls, PM Narendra Modi asked if “his jawans” will have to take Election Commission’s permission to kill terrorists. He added that since he came to power, regular terrorist “clean-ups” have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir. This comes after two terrorists were killed in J&K’s Shopian on Sunday.
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora casts vote in Delhi
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora cast his vote at Delhi’s Nirman Bhawan polling booth on Sunday. “Every vote counts and I appeal to voters to vote ethically and fearlessly,” Arora said after casting his vote. Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and his wife also cast their vote at New Moti Bagh polling station of New Delhi parliamentary.
TMC indulging in violence due to frustration: Javadekar
Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said that Trinamool Congress (TMC) is indulging in violence due to “frustration”. “TMC is feeling the heat because people are against it and voting for BJP,” he added. This comes after BJP’s Ghatal candidate Bharati Ghosh alleged that she was manhandled by TMC workers at a polling booth in the constituency.
I’ll see, will try to reach: Digvijaya on not reaching city to vote
Congress’ Digvijaya Singh, who was seen in Bhopal today, said “I will see, I will try to reach” on being asked when he will go to Rajgarh to cast his vote. Singh is contesting Lok Sabha elections from Bhopal against BJP’s Sadhvi Pragya, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Notably, Rajgarh is about 140 km away from Bhopal.
Germany opens first ‘electric highway’ test track for trucks
Germany has opened its first electric highway test route for hybrid trucks in Hesse. The trucks are equipped with electric motor, diesel engine and batteries that can be charged from overhead power lines. The government has funded the pilot project’s construction with €14.6 million along with €15.3 million available for conducting field trials in Hesse, which will run till 2022.
PM Modi condoles deaths of 15 people in Andhra road accident
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the deaths of 15 people killed in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. The accident took place on Saturday after an SUV, in which all the victims were travelling, collided with a speeding bus. The PM called the accident “deeply unfortunate” and hoped for quick recovery of the injured.
GMR eyes strategic partners to monetise 1,500-acre Hyd land
GMR Infrastructure is planning to bring in strategic partners to develop around 1,500 acres in Hyderabad, a top company executive said. The project is part of the company’s plan to monetise land and pare debt, he added. The Delhi-based company is looking to develop GMR Airport City near the Hyderabad airport, which would comprise office buildings, hotels and warehousing parks.
Galaxy A70 with 32MP triple camera & Samsung Pay launched in India
Samsung has launched Galaxy A70 which comes with a 32MP triple camera, capable of capturing Super Slow-motion videos. Featuring a 17.03cm (6.7″) FHD + Infinity-U sAMOLED display, 25W super fast-charging and Samsung Pay, the device is available at a price of ₹28,990. As part of the launch offer, HDFC credit & debit card users can get cash back worth ₹2,000.
Odisha announces ₹1,600cr aid for Cyclone Fani-hit people
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a ₹1,600 crore relief package for livelihood support for farmers, fishermen, women self-help group members and others affected by Cyclone Fani. Patnaik also launched the web portal rebuild.odisha.gov.in to crowdfund various projects in cyclone-affected areas. At least 43 people were killed in the cyclone which hit the Odisha coast on May 3.
No interest in answering: Ranbir on Kangana calling him ‘apolitical’
Ranbir Kapoor, when asked about Kangana Ranaut criticising him for not sharing his opinion on political matters, said, “I don’t have any interest in giving answers to these questions.” “People can say whatever they want. I know who I am and what I say,” he added. Kangana had earlier said it’s “irresponsible” of actors to not speak on political issues.
BJP worker found dead in West Bengal’s Jhargram a day before polls
A BJP worker was found dead in West Bengal’s Jhargram on Saturday night. Jhargram, 167 km from Kolkata, is voting today in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya alleged that Trinamool Congress workers entered the BJP worker’s home and killed him. The Trinamool Congress has however denied any links to the worker’s death.
Virat Kohli casts his vote in Gurugram, urges others to vote
India captain Virat Kohli cast his vote in Lok Sabha elections at a polling booth in Gurugram’s Pinecrest School. In a video shared by ANI, Kohli can be seen standing in a queue before casting his vote and posing for a photograph for voter awareness programme. “Voting is your right and responsibility towards nation building. Go vote,” Kohli later tweeted.
Home guard accidentally fires bullet, Bihar polling official killed
An election official was killed after being hit by a bullet inadvertently fired from a home guard’s rifle at a polling booth in Bihar’s Sheohar district. The official was identified as Shivendra Kishor, a government teacher belonging to the state’s Sitamarhi district. A police official said that the home guard mistakenly fired the bullet while he was cleaning his rifle.
Pak couple caught living with fake Aadhaar cards in B’luru deported
A Pakistani couple, convicted of illegally entering India and creating Aadhaar cards using fake documents while living in Bengaluru, was deported to Pakistan on Saturday. The husband and wife were handed over to Pakistani authorities at the Wagah-Attari border. The couple was arrested in May 2017 along with another Pakistani woman who had married an Indian.
TN to implement Economically Weaker Section quota soon, issues order
Tamil Nadu government has issued an order to district collectors for issuing income and asset certificates to persons belonging to general category for availing reservation under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota. The order said a person should not own five acres of agriculture land and above. For calculating the income, family members’ income from all sources will be considered.
Thought ‘There are clouds, jets can escape radar’: PM on air strikes
PM Narendra Modi has said in a recent interview that he gave a go-ahead to Balakot air strikes despite bad weather as he assumed cloud cover could help Indian jets escape Pakistan’s radar. “This was my raw wisdom,” he added. He was trolled on social media for his comment, as users pointed out that radar technology can penetrate cloud cover.
Single, unhappy with career, man seeks permission for mercy killing
Upset with an unstable career and lack of marriage prospects, a 35-year-old man from Pune wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ Office seeking permission for euthanasia. “The youth is well educated and is from a well to do family…He felt that he is not able to do anything for [his parents]…We counselled him,” a senior police officer said.
₹1,000-crore drugs seized from house owned by IPS in biggest raid
In the country’s biggest ever drugs seizure, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has recovered 1,818 kg of pseudoephedrine worth over ₹1,000 crore from a house in Greater Noida and arrested two Nigerian nationals, and one South African national. The house which belongs to an IPS officer was being used as a drug-manufacturing unit. The officer had rented out the house.
Harvard professor to be removed as dean for representing Weinstein
Harvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan Jr, who joined the legal team defending #MeToo accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, is being relieved of his position as faculty dean of an undergraduate house. The Ivy League university’s move follows protests over his representation of Weinstein. Sullivan and his wife Stephanie Robinson are the first black faculty deans in Harvard’s history.
Pilot lands plane carrying 89 with no front wheel in Myanmar A pilot landed a plane carrying 89 people with no front wheel in Myanmar’s Mandalay on Sunday after the aircraft’s landing gear failed. All the passengers and crew members inside the Myanmar National Airlines flight were safe. The touchdown was the second instance of a malfunctioning flight in less than a week within the country.
