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Bacha Khan University terror attack and 5 others that shook Pakistan “Pak University attack” f e i r B s w Ne T20 has changed cricket big time: Tendulkar
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Sachin Tendulkar played just one Twenty20 International in his over two-decade long career but the iconic Indian batsman says there is no denying that the format has completely changed the way cricket is played, especially batting. At an event to announce ICC’s partnership with MRF Tyres ahead of the World Twenty20 Championships in India between March and April, Tendulkar spoke about how the format has revolutionised the game.
Music at the Jaipur Literature Festival Agency | Jaipur
Books and authors may be the primary attraction as usual at the ninth Jaipur Literature Festival, but music isn’t too far behind. With a range of performances traversing a variety of genres, from folk to rock, from classical to electronic, there is something to suit everyone’s taste. Each day’s proceedings will be kicked off with a classical or folk music performance at the front lawns of Diggi Palace, and will be capped off with an evening concert at Hotel Clarks Amer.
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Taliban gunmen kill at least 25 Taliban stormed Bacha Khan University and opened fire on students and teachers in classrooms and hostels Agency | Islamabad
of Peshawar, and opened Blasts and heavy gunHeavily-armed Taliban fire on students and fire were heard from insuicide attackers today teachers in classrooms side the campus where a stormed Bacha Khan and hostels, police said. poetic symposium was University and opened Rohith Vemula suicide case: Hyderabad University mulls indiscriminate fire on dilution of punishment, brief closure of institution students and teachers, Agency | New Delhi killing at least 25 people and wounding 50 oth- Under attack from all ers in Pakistan’s restive quarters for the decision northwestern Khyber-Pa- to suspend five Dalit khtunkhwa province. scholars, including Rohith The gunmen entered the Vemula who committed university named after suicide on Sunday, for iconic leader Khan Abdul allegedly assaulting an Ghaffar Khan alias Baa- ABVP leader, the Hyder- dilution of the punishment closure of the institution cha Khan in Charsadda, abad Central University meted out to the remain- to mitigate rising tempers some 50 kms southwest (HCU) is considering a ing students and a brief on campus. According to sources in the HCU administration, Vice Chancellor Professor Appa Rao has called an emergency meeting of the Executive Council (EC) to discuss Agency | New Delhi the above proposal. Rao, With the launch of the university officials added, IRNSS-1E satellite On is in favour of reducing Wednesday morning, Inthe six-month suspension, dia moved a step closer to starting December 18, completing its network of 2015, to one month. “The satellites that will form a student’s death is unfortuspace-based regional navnate but this issue is now igation system providing being used to further polocation services over Inlitical motives. Politicians dia and neighbouring ar- seven satellites that will system is complete and are arriving in droves on eas. In other words, our make the constellation. comes into use, it will campus and only fanning very own kind of GPS. The remaining two are provide an alternative to tempers. The university The IRNSS-1E, which scheduled to be launched the US-developed GPS, may also close for a few was launched on Polar before March this year. or global positioning sys- days to help normalcy reSatellite Launch Vehi- IRNSS stands for Indian tem that is so commonly turn to campus life,” said cle, PSLV-C31, from Sri- Regional Navigation Sat- used in a variety of appli- an official, who did not wish to be identified. harikota, is the fifth of the ellite System. Once the cations.
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Rohith Vermula’s suicide letter did not mention any minister’s name: Smriti Irani Agency | New Delhi
in progress to mark the death anniversary of Baacha Khan who died on January 20, 1988. Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Party leader and provincial lawmaker Shaukat Yousafzai said that 25 people, including a professor, were killed and around 50 oth-
ers injured in the terrorist attack on the University. The injured were shifted to hospital. An emergency has been declared in all hospitals in the town. All schools have been closed in the area. Today’s attack comes a little over a year after Taliban militants massacred over 150 people, mostly students, in an assault on an army-run school in Peshawar in December, 2014. Yousafzai said between four to 10
attackers were involved in the attack. “Such cowardice attack could not shake the resolve of the Government in the fight against terrorism,” he said. Soon after the attack, a large contingent of security forces rushed to the site and started evacuating students. University Chancellor Dr Fazal Rahim said there were over 3,000 students inside the university along with an additional 600 guests who had arrived to attend a poetic symposium to mark the death anniversary of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
Delhi Police said on its official twitter handle in an attempt to inform people at large. “All DCPs have been asked to direct their personnel and local police to inform immediately if they spot the said vehicle. Several checking teams have been deployed and traffic officials have been briefed about the SUV,” Delhi Police spokesperson Ra-
jan Bhagat said. Officials said all police units in the national capital region have been alerted in this regard. They said the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) bearing registration number CH-01 GA 2915 of ITBP Inspector General (IG) Anand Swarup was stolen from his Sector-23 residence in the intervening hours of January 19-20.
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An alert has been sounded after a blue-beacon flashing SUV of a senior IPS officer was stolen in the wee hours today from Noida prompting police to launch a massive manhunt in the wake of the security alert for Republic Day. “Official vehicle white Tata Safari with blue light of IG ITBP stolen from sector 23 Noida(nn the outskirts of Delhi) last night.CH01GA2915. Alert sounded. “All requested to share info if any with Delhi 100 or Noida SSP or 100 reg this vehicle if spotted. Join hands to keep Delhi safe. Retweet pl” the
Canberra ODI: India collapse like a house of cards despite Kohli, Dhawan tons
Agency | Canberra Facing a raging protest India capitulated shamefrom Opposition parties lessly losing the last 9 over the death of 26-yearwickets for 46 runs to old Dalit scholar of Hygive Australia a 25-run derabad University, HRD Agency | Jammu victory in the fourth ODI, Minister Smriti Irani on here today after outstandTwo persons were ar- Wednesday called a press ing centuries by Shikhar rested and 10.5 gm conference and said that Dhawan (126) and Virat heroin was recovered the suicide of Rohit Verfrom their possession mula was not a caste is- the only MP to raise his not based on caste issue.” Kohli (106). Chasing a in the outskirts of the sue. “Being a mother and concern into the matter. “Some media channels substantial 349 for their city here, police said a minister, I am very up- Congress leader Hanu- and Opposition parties are first win in the series, today. During a routine set with the death of Ro- mant Rai wrote several portraying Rohith Vermu- the visitors were given a checking at Kunjwani hith Vermula. Police has times demanding probe la’s suicide as caste issue great start by Rohit Sharcheck point last night, started investigating the into increasing number which is not right. The ma, who hit a breezy 41 a car was signalled to matter. In the past, HRD of Dalit student’s suicide action taken by the Uni- off 25 balls before Dha- long procession of Indian to dash India’s hopes with Team Director Ravi Shasstop but the driver sped Ministry received several in Hyderabad Universi- versity was right and was wan and Kohli set up a batsman returning to the another frontline batsman tri had said that “there is away. Police then in- complaints about the Hy- ty. Also, Rohith’s suicide upheld by the committee. rollicking partnership of pavilion. Kohli hit 106 off Ajinkya Rahane injured absolutely no shame in formed the next check derabad University,” Irani note did not name any Irani also refuted charges 212 runs for the second only 92 balls for his sec- although he did come into the way they have played post at Gangyal where said. Defending Labour minister or organisation. that she put pressure on the wicket off 177 balls to ond successive century bat making only 2 runs. despite recent results,” the it was intercepted, Minister Bandaru Dat- My attempt is an appeal university vice-chancellor take the team to 277 with- in the series before a soft India’s fourth successive but after the match Dhoni SHO of Gangyal, Aijaz tatreya in the case, Irani to everyone that Rohit to take action against the out any further loss when dismissal and then Dhoni defeat in the five-match took responsibility of the said, “Dattatreya was not Vermula’s suicide was Dalit students. Dhawan fell to mark a (0) lasted only three balls series came a day after loss. Ahmed said. Corpo. Office: A/41, Madhav Chamber’s, Shaktidhara Colony, Opp-Sayona Arcade, L.B.S. Road, Toll Naka, Bapunagar, Ahmedababad - 380024 Email: ssdaily2013@gmail.com Mo : 98250 98053
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Rohith Vemula’s Death Reminds Us Caste Is Very Much Alive In Educational Institutions
On 17th January, after hearing about Rohith Vemula’s suicide, I remembered a conversation I had with a friend two years ago. Some of the circumstances are eerily similar. He is also a Dalit who studies at the University of Hyderabad. After a ghastly accident where a friend passed away, he was swept into the push and pull of duelling caste politics between the upper-caste student body and a Dalit group. Nothing was about his possibly intercepted future anymore. He became a blank slate on which the University’s fiery caste politics played out and only he got burned. Rohith Vemula’s story is an extremely upsetting cautionary tale about the way caste plays out in the sleek brick and glass buildings of our educational institutions. The arguments that transpired last August, between members of the right wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Dalit Ambedkar Students Association (ASA), should have remained personal, whether related to the screening of ‘Muzaffarnagar Baaqi Hai‘ or Yakub Memon’s hanging. Tellingly, only the ABVP received the administrative and political support to have their version of events accepted as the gospel. Bandaru Dattatreya, a BJP member and the Union Cabinet Minister of State for Labour and Employment, was so invested in the matter he personally sent a letter to Smriti Irani last year that seems to have played a part in the ensuing expulsion of five students. The barring of Rohith and his fellow students from campus for expressing their political views calls to mind the lingering image of Dalits being forbidden to enter temples. Is the sanctum of the scriptures so different from the libraries that house knowledge? A lot of us are either completely unaware or apathetic to the presence of caste privilege on college campuses across the country. The ones with their heads in the clouds and a Bollywood tune on their lips imagine that the consecrated halls of educational institutions arrest the flow of all the cultural baggage, discrimination and prejudice that students bring with them. Caste after all, has cleverly transmogrified in 21st century India. We now evaluate people’s utility based on their financial position, where they grew up, which school they studied in and their grasp over English. Source: Facebook: The post Rohith Vemula’s Death Reminds Us Caste Is Very Much Alive In Educational Institutions appeared first and originally on Youth Ki Awaaz, an award-winning online platform that serves as the hub of thoughtful opinions and reportage on the world’s most pressing issues, as witnessed by the current generation. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out more.
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QUOTE “Tolerance is a very great virtue and right now in OF THE India, we need it very badly,”- Against the backdrop of “intolerance” debate, Nobel Laureate Prof Amartya Sen has asserted that India right now needs tolerance “very badly”. DAY Asin Marries Rahul Sharma, In defence of Sunny Leone: An adult star-turned-woman of substance Akshay Kumar Was Best Man Agency | New Delhi
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Actress Asin, 30, married Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma, 40, in two private ceremonies in New Delhi on Tuesday. Asin’s Housefull 2 co-star Akshay Kumar, who introduced her to Mr Sharma, served as the best man and was present on both occasions.The actor tweeted this picture of himself with the newly-weds from their church wedding and wished them ‘a lifetime of love and adventures.’ The second of the two-part ceremony, performed as per Hindu rituals and attended by the couple’s close friends and family, was held at the Dusit Devarana hotel in the evening amid
tight security. The groom arrived in an open car with the baaraat. Celebrity designer Sabyasachi, who designed Asin’s lehenga-choli for her Hindu nuptials, posted this image of the radiant bride and her groom after the pheras and jai mala ceremony. For the church
wedding, Asin wore bridal white and a veil. Delhi-based music group Elohim Worship band performed at the wedding. “Everything went great at the wedding. We played 2-3 songs. Asin looked beautiful in her white gown. We had a rehearsal on Monday.”
Baahubali star Prabhas to get married by end of 2016
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Looks like Baahubali star Prabhas is all set to break a million hearts. The actor is likely to get married by the end of 2016, his paternal uncle and yesteryears Telugu actor Krishnam Raju has revealed. “This Sankranti festival, Prabhas promised me that he will get married by this year-end. As soon he completes shooting for Baahubali 2, he will take a break for the wedding. We are already searching a suitable bride for him,” said Krishnam Raju. Pra-
bhas, 36, is one of the most eligible bachelors of Telugu filmdom. He’s currently busy shooting for Baahubali: The Conclusion, which is expected to hit the screens by this year or early next year. Prabhas hit the national headlines playing
Amarendra Baahubali in SS Rajamouli magnum opus in 2015. He is already an established star in Telugu film industry with hits like Chatrapathi (2005), Chakram (2005), Mr. Perfect (2011) and Mirchi (2013) under his belt.
‘Krishnadasi’, a serial based on devdasis’ life, launched
Aamir Khan who is currently shooting for his upcoming sports biopic, Dangal in Ludhiana was greeted with a street full of fans. Mr Perfectionist who was filming in a house, was stuck on location for 8 hours due to the rage exhibited by his fans. Khan was flabbergasted to see the maddening crowd around him. The actor was mobbed by his fans and despite the security on location. Due to this, it was impossible for him to go to his vanity van between his shots. He then decided to stay put in the
house till his shoot for the day was over.By the time he got done, the entire street was filled with fans and his entourage took more than an hour to get him off the street. Dangal is a film based on the life of Haryana-based wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. The actor has left no stone unturned to give his best in the film like always. He beefed up himself and actually looked like a wrestler. During an interaction with media Aamir said. The actor is even co producing the film and it is all set to hit the theatres in Christmas 2016.
“Krishnadasi”, a serial based on the devadasi community, was launched in Mumbai on January 19 with a grand dance performance by its lead star cast. The Hindi remake of the Tamil show with the same name and based on a book written by Indra Soundarajan, it features actors Sana Amin Sheikh, Chhavi Mittal, Indira Krishnan, Uday Tikekar,Jiten Lalwani, Shweta Mahadik and Shravan Reddy. “I have great hopes because I have put in my 100 percent. This show is very different because I have an aura (in this show) … I have got in a lot of glamour after a long time,” Indira said at the launch ceremony in the Trident hotel here. Starting from January 25, the Colors show will be replacing the controversial “Bigg Boss Nau” and
For all of you who have been wondering how our sanskari country ended up as the largest consumer of porn in the world, journalist Bhupendra Chaubey of CNN-IBN has found the answer: Sunny Leone. According to him, she is also the reason for corruption of Indian morality, “new India’s” moral fibre being flushed down the toilet and housewives losing their husbands. You would wonder how Chaubey found all of this and who he interviewed to reach this answer. His research subjects were Google articles, some merry men on his Twitter timeline and his misogyny. And based on that, he happily went to insult and attack
a young actress who has managed to hold her own in a male-dominated industry with both grace and poise. Leone guarantees openings of films without any bankable male stars in them, has created a space for herself in the industry without ever creating controversy to grab eyeballs. On a promotional tour for her upcoming adult
comedy Mastizaade, the actress was interviewed by a plethora of top journalists. There was Shekhar Gupta’s Walk the Talk where she was asked her about “notorious” past in the same breath as her life growing up in Canada, how she felt like an elephant in the room when she entered Bollywood, her work for PETA and Jallikattu.
wrenching. Also present was Captain Rishabh Kapur, who was part of Air India’s Operation Raahat (2015) to evacuate 3000 people from the war zone in Yemen. Capt Kapur said, “We are so proud that Akshay paaji is doing this movie.” Actors Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, who will soon be
seen in the upcoming film Airlift, visited HT House recently along with director Raja Menon to meet the winners of the HT Stars in the City contest. In a freewheeling chat with Sonal Kalra, national entertainment and lifestyle editor, they spoke about why they chose to do this film.
is happy that the action in the film is backed by an emotional story. “Any amount of action is not enough if it is not backed by great emotion. The action is bound to work for the film as it is backed by the emotions. ‘Rocky Handsome’ is an emotional film between this man and this little girl,” John said. The “Madras Cafe” actor trained hard for the film as he learnt various forms of martial arts. “I trained for about
one month in a special art form on knifes. Working with knifes is dangerous, I trained in Thailand. I also trained in art forms like Aikido, Hapkido and others. When you have an athletic body and you couple it with great action the results can be astounding.” Sharing the reason behind the title of the action thriller, John said, The story is about this man and this little girl who keeps calling him handsome. It is a very sweet relationship. So it was important for us to have ‘Handsome’ in the title and ‘Rocky’ because that is his code name. So ‘Rocky Handsome’ seemed like the best title. People have liked the title and found it cool.” This is the second collaboration between John and Nishikant after their 2011 hit “Force”.
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HT City’s Stars In The City got an airlift, quite literally, when the starcast of Airlift, actors Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, and director Raja Krishna Menon were surprised to see three guests in the front row, two of whom actively carried out the evacuation of 1,70,000 Indians in 1990 after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. The first-hand accounts shared by Captain Ashok Verma (who operated the First Air India Flight, for the evacuation of Indians) and Rita Pradeep Nair (who was the cabin crew head then) were heart-
‘Rocky Handsome’ emotional tale between man, little girl: John Abraham
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will be aired for Monday to Friday for an hour. Talking about the show, Sana said: “It’s a different and an untouched concept that has never been shown on Hindi television industry…I’ve always been
pro-bold concepts.” Set against the backdrop of present-day Pune, “Krishnadasi” will showcase the story of three generations whose heritage holds secrets that shape their contrasting personalities.
John Abraham’s next project “Rocky Handsome” might be making news for its heavy-duty action and stunt scenes but the actor says the film is an emotional story about the bond between a man and a little girl. “Rocky Handsome”, directed by Nishikant Kamath, is about a sevenyear-old girl, who is kidnapped, and a man, (John) who embarks on a journey to get her back The 43-year-old “Force” star
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Agency | New Delhi Reliance Communications on Wednesday said it has paid Rs 5,383.84 crore as spectrum liberalisation fee to department of telecommunications for radio waves in the 800/850 MHz band held by it in 16 telecom circles. “RCom has on January 20, 2016 paid an aggregate amount of Rs 5,383.84 crore as liberalisation fee to DoT in relation to spectrum in the 800/850 MHz band held by it in 16 telecom circles,” the company said in a statement. “The Kolkata High Court, vide its judgment dated January 14, 2016, has already directed that RCom is not required to furnish any bank guarantees for disputed OTSC, as required by DoT.” On Monday, Reliance Communications and Reliance Jio Infocomm entered into spectrum-trading and spectrum sharing agreements allowing Reliance Jio to now get spectrum in 850 MHz band from RCOM in 9 Circles, enabling it to offer 4G LTE services.
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Delhi Waveriders will look to starting from scratch as they play their opening match of the Hockey India League (HIL) against Jaypee Punjab Warriors at the International Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Waveriders -- one of the most successful sides with runners-up finish in 2013, champions in 2014 and third place finish in 2015 -- have made several changes to their squad, which according to head coach Cedric D Souza is “full of young energy”. “We are a strong and vibrant team full of young energy. Our focus will be on fine-tuning the dynamism of the team mem-
4th ODI: Ajinkya Rahane gets four stitches on right hand Agency | New Delhi
bers and work towards coordinated efforts so that we play as a unit,” D’Souza, said, while releasing the team’s jersey. “All teams are evenly balanced and we can expect some high-octane action in the 2016 Coal India Hockey India League.” The team is captained by retained seasoned New Zealand
striker Simon Child, while Indian drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh has been named vice-captain. The forward line also features Child, Yuvraj Walmiki, 22-yearold Indian international Talwinder Singh and 18-year-old Mandeep Singh, who was acquired for $70,000 and can be an interesting performer.
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Agency | New Delhi India’s telecom regulator takes Facebook to school over Free Basics: India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, made a series of email exchanges with Facebook public on its website and it appears that the regulator is, well, fed up. In a strongly worded letter, TRAI calls Facebook’s Save Free Basics campaign a “crudely majoritarian and orchestrated opinion poll” that has “dangerous ramifications for policy-making in India.” You can now access Facebook through Tor to protect your privacy: If you’re concerned about online privacy, you’ve probably heard of Tor, an open-source browser that makes it nearly impossible to track you down on the internet. Facebook has announced that it will let you access the social network privately through Tor using Facebook’s Android app. That’s a great move, but if you’re worried about privacy, you probably shouldn’t be using Facebook in the first place.
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Glenn Maxwell’s impressive performance against India in the third one-dayer was just a glimpse of the enormous talent the hard-hitting Australia all-rounder possesses, opening batsman David Warner said on Tuesday. Maxwell earned the nickname ‘Big Show’ for his exciting but often irresponsible shot-making and was often criticised for throwing away his wicket while going for boundaries too early in his innings. On Sunday, however, he revived Australia’s run chase with a mature knock of 96 and by the time he was dismissed after an 83-ball
Ajinkya Rahane, who injured himself during Australia’s innings in the fourth ODI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra needed four stitches on his right hand. India are chasing 349 against Australia in the penultimate game of the five-match series. Rahane, who has scored two fifties in the series so far, will bat if needed. After electing to bat, Australia were well served by openers Aaron Finch (107) and David Warner (93). Cameos from Steve Smith (51) and Glenn Maxwell (41) helped the hosts edge close to 350
despite some good bowling from Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav in the closing stages. India have already lost the series and are playing for pride. The bowlers have been under fire for failing to defend successive 300-plus scores and a target of 296
at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Rahane’s injury is a major blow to the Indian team, which has only five specialist batsmen for this series. It remains to be seen how he copes when he does come out to bat later in India’s chase.
got a soft spot for Australia,” he said. “And the fans here have been very supportive. They have been really, really tremendous. “Hopefully I get a chance to entertain you guys again.” However, he also unleashed a rant against “haters” on Instagram late Tuesday amid questions over whether he had played his last innings
in Australia. “I think a lot of past and present cricketers who smile in front my face could’ve had their say in the public when my so call issue was going on, but y’all don’t have the BALLs to stand firm when it matters,” the post said. “But yet when you see me you’re like, Chris that’s BS against you, it was blown out of proportion.
elegant game. After last year’s campaign ended at this stage with a stunning defeat to Italy’s Andreas Seppi, third-ranked Federer hopes to avoid another upset this time around. “Grigor did well in Sydney and that definitely will give him a bit of a lift,” Federer said. “I think it’s a tough draw. He’s got the game to be really dangerous. He’s fit enough for a five-setter so I’ve gotta definitely bring my best game to the court. “It’s the least I expect to be in the third round
of a Slam, obviously, so I’m pumped up, playing well, feeling good. “But there’s always a danger, you know. Like last year the third round was the end for me, so I hope to go further this time.” Federer’s loss to Seppi condemned him to his earliest exit from the season’s first Grand Slam in 14 years. Against Dimitrov, the 34-year-old will be seeking his 300th Grand Slam singles victory as he chases his fifth title at the Australian Open, and first since 2010.
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blitz the scores were tied at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia went on to beat India by three wickets and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. “I think we’re yet to see his real talent,” said Warner, who has returned to the squad for the fourth ODI after missing the second and third matches for the birth of his second child.
“I think we saw a glimpse of it the other night — a mature innings. He played fantastic. I think it was great that everyone was able to see that and know what he’s capable of.” Maxwell, 27, has the game to toy with the opposition bowling attack when in full flow but his risk-taking style has also prompted suggestions he is a Twenty20 specialist.
Australian Open: Bhupathi advances, Paes eliminated
Controversial West Indian batsman Chris Gayle has hit back at critics of his allegedly sexist behaviour, telling them to kiss his “Black Rass”. His Twenty20 team Melbourne Renegades fined the star opener US$7,000 two weeks ago after an attempt to flirt with a female presenter on live TV was condemned as “completely out of line” by Cricket Australia. Gayle told the Renegades’ website after his final game that he would like to return for next season’s Big Bash League, where he has been one of the top scorers. “Definitely -- always
Australian Open: Federer wary of ‘Baby Fed’ Dimitrov in third round Agency | Melbourne
Agency | New Delhi Samsung India has started sending media invites for an event on Thursday where the company is expected to launch the Gear S2 smartwatch. The South Korean company is also likely to launch the Gear S2 Classic smartwatch along with the Gear VR headset. Samsung in its India launch invite for the event shows the Gear S2 smartwatch with a tagline that says, “Witness progressive innovation.” Unfortunately, the launch invite doesn’t mention anything about the Gear VR. To recall, Samsung initially detailed its new Gear S2 smartwatch ahead of IFA. At the event, Samsung however revealed more details about the new Gear S2 apart from the Gear S2 Classic smartwatches, including the prices. Samsung’s Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches were priced at EUR 349 (approximately Rs. 25,800) and EUR 399 (approximately Rs. 29,500) respectively in Finland. We can expect the Indian prices of the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic wearables to be around this mark. The Gear S2 works with Android devices running Android 4.4 and above and with the devices that sport more than 1.5GB of RAM.
Agency | Melbourne Mahesh Bhupathi returned to Grand Slam action with a first-round win at the Australian Open but Leander Paes’ bid fell flat at the first hurdle in Melbourne on Wednesday. Bhupathi, who is playing with Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller, beat the Australian team of Alex Bolt and Andrew Whittington 7-6 (4) 3-6 6-4 in his tournament-opener at court seven. In the
two hour and 13 minute contest, Bhupathi and Muller managed to save 12 breakpoints out of 15 they faced. It was Bhupathi’s third competitive event since bowing out of 2015 Wimbledon championships. He had missed the entire second half of the last year as he was busy with the conduct of his ambitious International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). He had played at the Chennai Open
and then at a Challenger tournament in Thailand, where he reached the semifinals with compatriot Purav Raja. The 42-year-old Paes made an exit with French partner Jeremy Charady after losing his first round 3-6 4-6 to Colombian 12th seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah. Their challenge was over in 72 minutes as they squandered five of the six break chances.
Roger Federer said he hoped to erase his shock defeat in last year’s Australian Open third round on Wednesday as he set up an enticing last-32 showdown with Grigor Dimitrov -- the Bulgarian once dubbed “Baby Fed”. Federer, the 17-time Grand Slam record-holder, was never in trouble against his Ukrainian practice partner Alexandr Dolgopolov in a clinical 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 win in one hour, 33 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. While his great rival Rafael Nadal fell at the first hurdle, the Swiss great has now reached the third round in all 17 of his appearances at Melbourne Park. Next up for the Swiss is 27th seed Dimitrov, the former world number eight and a finalist last week in Sydney who was long dubbed ‘Baby Fed’ because of his similarities to Federer’s
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The government was encouraging Naxalism by implicating him and other Patel leaders, he told media persons outside Kathor court in Surat. Surat police on Tuesday submitted a 44-page charge sheet against him and nine others in a case related to blockade of highway near Kamrej on October 18. “There is no question of compromise when charge sheet is filed…this government is encouraging Naxalism,” he said before the police took him away. Hardik, who is facing two sedition cases, is lodged in Lajpore jail in Surat. On October 18, after Har-
dik was detained ahead of the India-South Africa cricket match in Rajkot, some of his aides including Surat convener of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti Alpesh Kathiria allegedly blocked the na-
tional highway in protest at Kamrej on the outskirts of Surat. Police later added Hardik’s name to FIR alleging that before he was detained he had given instructions to PAAS leaders on phone to dis-
rupt the traffic. On Monday, Ahmedabad crime branch submitted charge sheet against Hardik and three others in the sedition case, while on January 8, Surat police filed a charge sheet against Hardik in another sedition case. Meanwhile, another letter of Hardik surfaced on Tuesday where he asked the Patel leaders who are talking with the government to find a compromise formula to be on the community’s side. Some selfish leaders were using the community for their personal gains, he said. He also told reporters outside the court that “some leaders are harming our community”.
Poor infrastructure facilities and inordinate delay in modernisation have hit hard Vadodara’s finest civic hospital, which receives patients from across the country every day. Relatives of many patients admitted in the SSG hospital made a representation to the secretary of the state health department requesting to look into these matters Monday. The 1,500-bedded SSG hospital and medical college, which is supposed to provide medical facilities in various specialized areas is witnessing its infrastructure falling apart, aside from
`Many in Gujarat are also Hyderabad Suicide: Gujarat victims of chit fund scam’ Students Protest In Gandhinagar Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Alok Jena, the Bhubaneswar-based petitioner against various chit fund operators in Odisha in the Supreme Court, was in Ahmedabad on Tuesday and met victims of chit funds and activists working for them near Gandhi Ashram. Jena extended his support to the movement and said that the state should compile details to strengthen the case against illegal fund operators in the apex court. “For me, the fight started in 2012 when I learned that companies with no sound footing, were offering 100% returns in four or five years. As usual, they gave handsome returns initially and disappeared, pocketing the investments. Even police didn’t heed hundreds of complaints and cited it a `civil matter’ till an IPS officer became a victim. I filed the petition in
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2013 to get justice for the thousands of victims not only in Odisha but also in other states,” said Jena. Romel Sutariya, who filed a writ petition in Gujarat high court earlier this month on the same issue, said that a number of companies have cheated thousands, primarily in South Gujarat. “They deliberately avoid urban areas and targeted the rural population with daily and monthly investment plans, where they offered up to 9.75% returns,” he said. Jena said companies such as Astha and Green Ray have wreaked havoc in the lives of the small investors. “I have given ample evidence to CBI to probe cases against various companies. We have faith in the judiciary.
Around 50 Dalit students of Central University of Gujarat (CUG) on Tuesday held a peaceful protest in Gandhinagar over suicide of a Hyderabad University scholar. The dalit students gathered near the entrance of the CUG this morning to condemn the alleged stern action of Hyderabad Central University, which according to them, led to the suicide of Rohith Vemula, a PhD student. Terming the suicide as an “institutional murder”, they demanded a free and fair inquiry into the matter Rohith Vemula was among the five research scholars who were suspended by the university in August last year and also one of the accused in the case of assault on a student leader. “Why nine of out of 10 students suspended by the university were Dalits?.
PARIDHI SHARMA IS BACK AS JODHA ON BIG MAGIC
This is certainly a serious matter. Apart from being a Dalit, Vemula was a staunch secularist, which made him a bete-noire of BJP and RSS,” charged CUG student Jignesh Mewani, who is also an human rights activist. To register their protest, around 50 dalit students of Central University held protest by holding various banners which read “Punish the culprits
Popular TV actress Paridhi Sharma, who won millions of hearts with her girl next door persona and her fantastic portrayal of Jodha, is all set to bring the affable character back to the small screen. The actress will be seen playing Jodha on BIG Magic’s satirical comedy Fakebook with Kavita and Ji Sirji, albeit with a twist. Catch the actress, for the first time, in a humorous Jodha avatar from January 25 - January 28, Monday-Tuesday on Fakebook with Kavita and Wednesday-Thursday on Ji Sirji, at 7.30 pm only on BIG
Alankit Ltd (BSE: 531082, NSE: ALANKIT), part of Alankit Group and a leading e-Governance Service Provider in India, announces that it is going to beef up printing of PVC Aadhaar Cards across the country through its offices. The company is going to make this facility available for people at their convenience. Authorised representatives from Alankit would be printing Plastic Aadhaar Cards (PVC Cards) on the spot at various locations where Alankit has its offices. PVC or Plastic Aadhaar Card is the printed form of Aadhaar details on a
I have hilarious dialogues with Kavita and Ketan where I will teach them a lesson on how to speak to your spouse. Not only this, Jodha will also be a part of Ji Sirji where she come to witness how relationships work in 21st century. This is completely a different experience for me and I loved being a part of these comedy shows.”
the state government’s delay in procurement of modern equipment sanctioned for the hospital since 2012. On Monday, relatives of patients currently seeking treatment in various departments of the SSG hospital, led by social activist Priyavadan Patel submitted a
by presenting its natural beauty and historical heritages before the world. A tent city has been set up in Vijaynagar, comprising of thirty tents that are equipped with the best facilities, till March 8. “We have included attractions like cycling, trekking, adventure sports, local handicraft exhibition by the Sakhi Mandals and jungle safaris. The idea is to promote eco-tourism with sustainable livelihood,” says P Swaroop, district collector, Sabar-
kantha. To that effect, the locals have been trained in professional photography to earn money during the festival. Away from the bustling city crowds, the luxury tents, costing around Rs 7000 for two nights, will be a tourist’s delight, complete with Gujarati delicacies like makkai rotlo and bataka nu shaak on the menu during the stay. Temple ruins, palaces along with several flora and fauna make Polo an interesting visit.
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The Polo Forests, where history claims the great warrior Maharana Pratap had taken refuge in a bid to conquer the Moghuls, is now being showcased by the state government of Gujarat as one of the places you must visit. And there are reasons galore to do so – it is one of India’s best protected forest areas with the sparkling Harnav River flowing alongside some of the most picturesque medieval period temples. Also, the state has organized an extravaganza called Polo Utsav, which has the makings of the now popular ‘Rann Utsav’. In its second edition, Polo Utsav has already captured major footfalls in comparison to last year. Gujarat’s chief minister, Anandiben Patel has expressed a determination to develop the Aravalli Range as a tourist spot
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Magic. Paridhi Sharma who was always inclined towards comedy genre says, “I like experimenting with my characters and this unique concept of Jodha time traveling to the 21st century made me say yes to it. My character is all about what interesting and weird things Jodha witnesses when she enters into the 21st century.
behind this institutional murder and “Fight this Casteism and Fascism”, “Shut down brahminical universities before we kill ourselves”. “This situation is unacceptable in democracy. You cannot silence voices of dissent. The BJP government at the Centre must conduct a free and fair inquiry into the matter and punish the culprits,” added Mr Mewani.
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memorandum to the secretary of the state health department, seeking explanation on the neglect towards SSG hospital — which sees needy patients rushing in for treatment from as many as seven districts of Central Gujarat. In their memorandum to the health secretary,
the petitioners urged the government to “notice the extreme difficulties that patients” face in various departments of the SSG hospital, where the “infrastructure is so poor that it is not suitable for even animals”. Enlisting their grievances in the memorandum, the petitioners stated that the civic hospital was “extremely dirty” with “toilets and bathrooms broken”, dysfunctional lights, fans, air-conditioners and Neuro-ICU as well as the discontinuation of important medical tests like 2D-Echo, thyroid profile and Creatinine.
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plastic sheet that serves same as the copy of original Aadhaar card, which is easy to carry, maintain and also acts as an identity card. The cards are printed using the eKYC service of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The person will have to provide the credentials of his Aadhaar Number, the registered mobile number or his/her biometric details (either fingerprints or iris scans) on the basis of which the online verification process would be carried out. On successful verification and authentication, the PVC Aadhaar cards would be printed and handed over to the person.
DHI, a global leader in hair restoration and hair solutions, has completed 45 years in operation. DHI has dedicated the 45 years to education, research, diagnosis and treatment of Hair and Scalp related disorders. During these 45 years, DHI medical group has been a leader in the evolution of hair restoration industry by setting new standards and introducing innovative techniques and medical treatments. Treating baldness and other hair related issues since 1970, DHI has helped more than 2 lakh patients worldwide in regaining their confidence back. DHI India was launched in 2008 and since then the company has performed over 5000 procedures, including bol-
Ahmedabad clinic, with the launch of a new range of haircare products
lywood celebrities, sports stars and politicians. DHI celebrated reaching this key milestone at their Ahmedabad clinic today. The Ahmedabad clinic has been operational since 2011 and is one of DHI India’s most established and successful clincs. On an average they handle 50
clients in a month. As they celebrate the 45th year at Ahmedabad clinic, DHI announced the launch of additional services of DHF, PRP and Anagen Laser Therapy, along with an array of hair care products like shampoo and hair loss lotion to ensure healthy and beautiful hair.
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