Malkajgiri railway station redevelopment underway, set for completion in six months. As many as 1,275 stations have been shortlisted across India for renovation and redevelopment by the Indian Railway. Among them, Malkajgiri railway station was selected and a budget of Rs 27 crore was allocated for developing work.
According to the South Central Railway (SCR) authorities, the works were under process, including the foundation of a 12-metre wide Foot over Bridge, lifts and centering works on the ground floor for the AC waiting hall and RPF office. The construction of a highlevel water tank is also completed and a shelter on platform number 1 and 2 is in the completion stage. Apart from this, construction of VIP lounge, toilets and bathrooms on platform 1 and 2 side walls is in progress.
The approach road from the old parking shed to LC Gate Road on the east side of Terminal-1 has also been formed and a cement concrete road will be laid, using which passengers can directly reach the station from Anutex Circle. Also, an elevation on both sides with porticos is being planned with arches and a park and water fountains and a ‘I Love Malkajgiri’ selfie point is also on cards.
“As the footfall at Malkajgiri has increased, it will be better if one more platform on the east side adjacent to the booking counter to LC Gate No 255 Gouthamnagar- Malkajgiri-Medchal is provided,” said Praveen Kumar, a local resident. Currently, around 62 trains are passing through the station on a daily basis, with around 600 general ticket holders and 500 reserved ticket holders’ travelling every day. Meanwhile, along with the facelift of the station, the locals requested the SCR authorities to construct a platform and upgrade a few facilities for the benefit of passengers.
Shantanu Naidu has been a dearest friend to Ratan Tata. He shared a heartwarming note on Tata’s demise. Since 2018, Shantanu served as Ratan Tata’s manager, handling various responsibilities and initiatives under Tata’s guidance.
Ratan Tata, loved by every Indian, sadly passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. The iconic business tycoon took his last breath, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered. Ratan Tata was celebrated not only for transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse but also for winning hearts with his kindness and altruism. However, did you know that this 86-year-old had a 28-year-old close friend? Yes, you read that right! A man, who belonged to a traditionalist generation, developed a bond with a millennial. We’re talking about Shantanu Naidu, the youngest general manager at Tata Trust and Ratan Tata’s trusted assistant.
Shantanu Naidu hails from Pune, Maharashtra. For his higher education, Naidu attended Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2014 and obtained a degree in engineering. The journey from completing his engineering degree to becoming an intern at Tata Elxsi, one of Ratan Tata’s companies, marked the beginning of his career. After graduation, he pursued an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, where he excelled in various leadership roles.
Ratan Tata’s closest friend from the millennial generation was Shantanu Naidu. The 30-year-old, in an interview, even referred to Ratan Tata as a “Millennial Dumbledore.” Their bond began when Shantanu was working as a design engineer at Tata Elxsi in 2014. One day, Shantanu saw a dog lying lifeless in the middle of the road, which broke his heart. His love for dogs inspired him to do something for stray dogs. That’s when he came up with the idea to design a dog collar with reflectors. However, raising enough funds for the project became a challenge for Shantanu.
At this point, Shantanu’s father encouraged him to write a letter to Ratan Tata. Initially hesitant, Naidu finally wrote the letter and received a response two months later. Soon after, Naidu, along with one of his friends, went to meet Ratan Tata in Mumbai. When the industrialist asked how he could help with the project, the two friends resisted the urge to ask for immediate financial assistance. Nevertheless, Ratan Tata later invested in Shantanu’s venture, which became what Naidu calls a “Ratan Tata-backed startup.”
Over time, their friendship deepened, and they developed a beautiful bond.
From 2018 onwards, Naidu served as Ratan Tata’s manager, handling various responsibilities and initiatives under Tata’s guidance. Shantanu Naidu also owns a business which goes by the name Goodfellows. His business aims to provide assistant to elderly in their later years. His company reportedly has a net worth of Rs 5 crore.
Taking to LinkedIn, Naidu shared a touching picture of him and Ratan Tata and wrote, “The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love. Goodbye, my dear lighthouse.”
Ratan Tata’s legacy will continue to inspire us all.
Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 82nd birthday amidst immense fan fervour, with well-wishers gathering outside his Jalsa residence in Mumbai. The megastar continued his beloved tradition of greeting fans and stepped out to meet several fans waiting to see him and wish him on his birthday.
Along with his devoted admirers, several celebrities also joined in the celebration, with stars like Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, Kajol, and Sanjay Dutt taking to social media to send their heartfelt birthday messages to Big B.
Kajol celebrated Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday by sharing a stunning black-and-white photo of him seated regally on a chair. She captioned it, “Happy Birthday, Amitji! You have been an inspiration to all of us with your unmatched talent, grace, and dedication. Wishing you health, happiness, and many more years of brilliance. Keep shining like the legend you are.”
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a fun video with Bachchan. In the clip, Devgn introduces him as someone who needs “no introduction,” to which Bachchan humorously asks him to introduce him anyway. Ajay shared the video with the caption, “Amitabh Bachchan, yeh naam toh koi bhool kar bhi bhool nahi sakta. Happy Birthday, Sir!”
Meanwhile, on the happy occasion, producer Anand Pandit has officially confirmed a sequel to the classic film Trishul. The sequel will bring back the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who starred in the original 1978 film alongside an impressive cast that included Rakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, and Hema Malini.
Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, was tragically shot and killed by three unidentified individuals in Bandra East, Mumbai, on Saturday evening. Following the incident, he was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he was declared brought dead. His untimely passing has sent shockwaves across the country, particularly within the Bollywood fraternity, as Baba was known for his close ties to numerous stars.
The news of Siddique’s death has drawn heartfelt tributes from various celebrities who had the privilege of knowing him. Riteish Deshmukh took to his official X account to express his sorrow, writing, “Extremely saddened and shocked beyond words to learn about the tragic demise of Shri #BabaSiddique ji. My heart goes out to @zeeshan_iyc and the entire family. May God give them strength to brave this difficult time. The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice.”
Priya Dutt, former Member of the Lok Sabha and sister to actor Sanjay Dutt, shared her grief on social media. “Today, I’m shaken by the news of Baba Siddique’s tragic death; it has shocked me. Baba was more than a political associate; he was family. To my father, Baba Siddique was like a son, and to me, he was a brother and a dear friend. Throughout my father’s political journey and beyond, he stood steadfast by his side. When I entered politics, he guided me through its ups and downs, offering his unwavering support. His loss feels like the departure of a family member. My heart bleeds for Bhabhi, Zeeshan, and Arshia. May God grant them the resilience to bear this immense sorrow. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Farewell, dear brother.” She also visited Baba Siddique’s family at the Lilavati hospital.
As the news spread, Bollywood stars, including Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Veer Pahariya and Raj Kundra, were seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital to offer their condolences to Siddique’s grieving family. Shilpa Shetty was notably seen breaking down in tears as she left the hospital in her car, visibly shaken by the loss of her friend.
Three electric powered buses to be deployed along heritage circuit in Hyderabad
Three double-decker buses were launched by Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari and Minister K. T. Rama Rao in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Speccial Arrangement
The double decker buses iconic of Hyderabad have been re-launched in the city on Tuesday.
Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) K. T. Rama Rao together with Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari flagged off three electric double decker buses in the presence of MP G. Ranjith Reddy, MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi and Special Chief Secretary of MA&UD) Arvind Kumar.
Initially to be used around the Formula E race track covering Tank Bund, Necklace Road, Paradise and Nizam College stretch, the buses are planned to be deployed along a heritage circuit to augment tourism in the city, a statement from the MA&U department said.
With a length of 9.8 metres and height of 4.7 metres, the buses come with a seating capacity of 65 passengers plus driver in two levels. They have a mileage of 150 kilometres with a single charge of two to two-and-a-half hours, the note informed.
The conventional double decker buses, initially started by the Nizam, plied in the city up to 2003, after which they were discarded.
Following a request from a citizen on Twitter, Mr. K. T. Rama Rao had instructed the officials to explore the possibility of bringing them back. As the TSRTC, reeling under the pandemic impact, was not in a position to buy new buses, the job was handed over to HMDA.
HMDA accordingly placed an order for six electric double decker buses out of which three buses have been delivered and launched. The remaining are expected soon, the statement said. HMDA is planning to expand the fleet up to 20 buses, each costing ₹2.16 crore with an annual maintenance contract for seven years.
Cold spell continued in the State capital as the mercury dipped to 16.7 degrees Celsius, nearly 3 degrees Celsius below normal, on Saturday
Hyderabad: Cold spell continued in the State capital as the mercury dipped to 16.7 degrees Celsius, nearly 3 degrees Celsius below normal, on Saturday. The minimum temperature plunged to 15.4 degrees Celsius at West Marredpally.
I’m According to India Meteorological Department-Hyderabad (IMD-H), the last time the month of November saw the mercury dip so low in Hyderabad was on November 18, 2012, when the temperature was recorded at 12.4 degrees Celsius.
As per the report, the 54-year-old teacher – Anjanappa – sexually assaulted several students who then decided to complaint against the teacher.
Students told their parents that the teacher would inappropriately touch them with some students alleging that the teacher kissed some students during physical education classes (Representational Image-PTI)
A physical education teacher of a government school in Bengaluru’s Hebbal area was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting at least 15 students over the course of two to three months, according to the police, reports The Hindustan Times.
As per the report, the 54-year-old teacher – Anjanappa – sexually assaulted several students who then decided to complaint against the teacher. Eight to Nine students informed their respective parents about the teacher’s inappropriate behavior.
Students told their parents that the teacher would inappropriately touch them with some students alleging that the teacher kissed some students during physical education classes and even during lunch breaks
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A man in Hyderabad set ablaze his wife, her lover and a 10-month-old boy she had with her lover on Monday evening. The baby is in critical condition and the police are hunting for the absconding accused.
A Hyderabad man fled after setting abalze his wife, her lover and their 10-month-old son. (Representative image)
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: A man in Hyderabad set ablaze his wife, her lover and their 10-month-old boy, using petrol before fleeing. The incident took place in the city’s Narayanguda area on Monday evening, November 7. The baby is in critical condition and unconscious.
According to the Narayanguda police inspector, a complaint was filed by the victim’s mother, Laxmi Bai. The complaint stated that her daughter, S Aarthi, had married the accused, Nagula Sai, eight years ago. They two have a son together, Charan.
However, Aarthi and Nagula Sai began to have problems and differences in their relationships, leading to frequent arguments. After that, Aarthi got acquainted with another man, identified as Nagaraju and the two of them were living together.
Nagaraju and Aarthi had a son together, Vishnu, which led to frequent arguments between Nagaraju and Nagula Sai.
The complaint further said, “On Thursday evening, November 7, Aarthi and Nagaraju, along with their son, came to Laxmi Bai’s flower shop at Narayanguda. Sometime between 7 and 8 pm, Nagula Sai also came there. He arrived with a mug filled with petrol, poured it on all three of them, set them ablaze with matches and fled from the spot.
Nearby people helped douse the fire, and immediately the victims were shifted to a hospital for treatment. Aarthi and Nagaraju received 40 per cent burn injuries while the 10-month-old boy, Vishnu, is in critical condition and unconscious due to severe burn injuries. null
A case has been registered under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The accused, Nagula Sai, is absconding and further investigations are underway.
EST A part of the high-rise 8 Boulevard Walk shows fire damage in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. A fire broke out early Monday morning at the 35-story high-rise building in Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Comment
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Are you on Telegram? Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Black char marks from the blaze could be seen stretching up the building that’s part of a series of towers called 8 Boulevard Walk by Emaar, the state-backed developer in the emirate. Dubai police and civil defense did not immediately acknowledge the blaze. Emaar did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the city-state’s Dubai Media Office. A series of fires in tall buildings in skyscraper-studded Dubai in recent years has revived questions about the safety of cladding and other materials used in the country. On New Year’s Eve in 2015, a blaze raced through the Address Downtown, one of the most upscale hotels and residences in Dubai near the Burj Khalifa.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A fire broke out early Monday morning at a 35-story high-rise building in Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
It wasn’t immediately clear if there were any injuries in the blaze at the apartment building, which had been extinguished by the time an Associated Press journalist reached the site.
Black char marks from the blaze could be seen stretching up the building that’s part of a series of towers called 8 Boulevard Walk by Emaar, the state-backed developer in the emirate.
Dubai police and civil defense did not immediately acknowledge the blaze. Emaar did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the city-state’s Dubai Media Office.
A series of fires in tall buildings in skyscraper-studded Dubai in recent years has revived questions about the safety of cladding and other materials used in the country.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of the IT companies in India are employing gig workers this year, a higher share compared to 57% of the organisations in the year 2020, according to a new report which indicates that firms are turning to gig workers to address shortage of tech talent.
Over 25% of the surveyed organizations are open to hiring gig workers for projects with a duration of more than 12 months
The report by industry body Nasscom, in collaboration with job portal Indeed and Aon, also said that while the share of tech organisations in India employing gig workers has increased, their proportion remains less than 5% of the total workforce. This is especially true for companies with more than 2,000 full-time employees.
However, for smaller organisations with less than 2,000 full-time employees, gig worker proportion is more than 5%. Notably, none of the organisations have mentioned a decline in gig hiring. In about 15% of the surveyed organisations, the proportion of gig workers in the past two years has increased by more than 30%, proving the efficacy of the model, it said.
Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India said that over 46% of organisations surveyed planning to increase the proportion of gig workers from current levels. “Businesses that place gig workers at the core of their business strategies will continue to thrive in the coming years.”
The report showed, focus on specialised skills requirement, employee demand elasticity and cost optimisation are enabling organisations to embed gig for technology roles which traditionally were restricted to HR and support functions. “Software development, UI/UX design, and data analytics have emerged as the top three in-demand giggable skills within the technology sector,” it added.
Notably, before the pandemic, gig workers were mostly hired for projects with duration of up to nine months. But the duration of projects being offered to gig workers has increased significantly, post-pandemic. Over 25% of the surveyed organisations are open to hiring gig workers for projects with a duration of more than 12 months, thus indicating the growing demand for talent and their effective use to meet short-term talent needs.
The Nasscom report, however, noted that while gig in the Indian Tech Industry looks promising, ensuring the quality of gig workers, hurdles in security checks and verification, lack of structured policies, and clarity on regulations or guidelines are some of the key concern areas amongst organisations.
In terms of compensation, a proven capability in the areas of expertise, qualifications and relevant years of experience are some of the top factors being considered by organisations while determining compensation for gig workers, said the Nasscom report.
Over 40% of the surveyed organisations decide on a fixed fee at the initiation of a gig contract. As many as 53% of the surveyed organisations have policies to absorb gig workers as full-time employees too, the report said, adding that currently, over 90% of the surveyed organisations remain open to re-hiring gig workers in the same or adjacent areas of work based on past performance evaluation.
The future workforce will indeed be a blended model wherein the gig economy is expected to play an important role not only as a talent management strategy but also accelerate job creation and boost the country’s economic growth,” said Debjani Ghosh, President, Nasscom. “As we navigate the new world order, multiple models will co-exist with trust and transparency at the core of it,” she said.
The skills gap in the information technology sector is getting significantly worse, as the industry grapples with talent shortage and employee retention, according to a Skillsoft’s 2022 IT Skills and Salary Report published in October 2022. Less than two-thirds (63%) of IT leaders have been unable to fill three of more positions, according to the report as highly-skilled candidates in cloud computing, data science and cybersecurity have proved particularly hard to find, the study said.
You might think that the best way to grow treesis directly on the ground, but Kattappana-native Bijumon Antony disagrees.
Even growing trees on land can lead to tangling of roots and thereby slow blooming. All the nutrients we provide at the beginning go directly to the roots. ‘Air pot gardening’ is a method to avoid this by planting saplings on pots full of holes, which can be placed anywhere,” says the owner of an exotic fruit farm ‘Miracle Farms’ in Idukki, Kerala.
Other than being a farmer, Bijumon also manufactures and sells his own air pots. He says that this method of farming is prevalent in foreign countries like Israel, China and Japan, and gives faster and better yields. “But due to the high price of such pots in India, most farmers don’t take up the technique here. One pot costs an average of Rs 650 on major e-commerce platforms,” he says.
Bijumon was a photographer by profession and used to run a studio near his home. Since he hails from a farming family, the 47-year-old had always engaged in agriculture as a secondary activity. But it’s been only five years since Bijumon completely turned his focus to agriculture.
“I started off as an integrated farmer, breeding goats, cows, black fowls, and fish, as well as growing several crops including cardamom and pepper. I constantly read and researched about new types of farming suitable for the climate of Kerala. Six years ago, I stumbled upon the idea of cultivating exotic fruits, of which certain varieties can withstand the heat and rain of the state,” the farmer says.
Bijumon with his fish harvest.
Today, Bijumon grows fruits like apple (25 varieties), orange, peach, pear, almond, walnut, and apricot at Miracle Farms. Their saplings, grown completely in air ports, are available for purchase on the farm and can also be couriered across the country.
What are air pots?
“Air pots are wide sheets made from flexible plastic with cone-shaped indents. The indents have small holes at the tip. The sheet comes with a few screw-like fasteners and a flat round-shaped piece made of plastic screen at the bottom,” says the farmer.
How the air pots look like.
The pots can be assembled by wrapping the mat on the bottom piece. The advantage here is that more air passes through the available holes, thus benefiting the plants. Also, when the roots come out exposed to the atmosphere, they dehydrate and new roots are produced. Those will be fibrous roots that require less nutrients. Rest of the benefits of the soil go to the plant directly,” he explains.
Bijumon initiated this method after planning to get into apple farming. He purchased a few pots online and says the results were great. But he couldn’t make decent profits as the pots were quite expensive, which led him to manufacture his own pots.
Bijumon in his air pot garden.
With the help of a Coimbatore-based company, he now makes them in different sizes. In the beginning, people visiting his farm were left intrigued by the pots and asked him to get them a few. This eventually turned into a business and his pots are named ‘Miracle Pots’.
The price range of the pots is Rs 50 – Rs 1,000, and to grow an average tree, a pot of Rs 350 is more than enough. If purchasing wholesale, the price comes down. People usually come here and purchase directly. I also courier them to all parts of the world,” say the agripreneur.
Other than growing trees, the pots can also be used for composting. As the bacteria grows faster due greater presence of oxygen through the holes, composting takes fewer days if done in air pots, he assures.
Average size of a pot that can bring up a full tree.
Bijumon says that air pot gardening helps plants stay fresh and provides them with all their nutritional needs. It gives results within half of the prescribed time and requires less labour. Another notable advantage is that the trees grown this way can be commuted to any other spot easily, without damage. null
“All you have to do is purchase pots of required size, fill it with soil, and plant the saplings. Occasional watering and fertilising is enough. Everything else is similar to normal gardening,” he says.
He is all set to expand his production and make the pots available in local farm shops. Bijumon, who has studied till Class 8, is accompanied by his sons, who provided technological support by starting a website and YouTube channel to popularise this method of farming.
Bijumon receiving Kerala State Government’s Karshaka Tilak Award from CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
The farmer has received the state government’s Karshakothama Award in 2019 and the Karshaka Tilak Award in 2020.
HYDERABAD: A recent trip to the salon almost turned fatal for a 50-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who suffered a stroke while getting her hair washed before a haircut. Doctors treating her said that a key vessel supplying blood to the brain was pressed when she bent back her neck for the wash, causing the stroke.
Incidentally, such health scares – often termed as the “beauty parlour stroke
syndrome” after it was first reported in the US in 1993 – have been reported in the past too, said city doctors, adding that similar cases are common among men walking into salons for a neck massage.
“It happens when the masseur presses down on the neck and head hard, at times even twists the neck to produce a cracking sound. This leads to tender vessels getting injured, leading to a stroke,” said Dr Praveen Kumar Yada, consultant neurologist at KIMS, Secunderabad, who has handled multiple such cases over the years.
The usual symptoms are dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, among other things. The 50-year-old woman experienced these signs, along with imbalances in her body, and initially consulted a gastroenterologist. She was referred to a neurologist after the doctor found no gastric issues.
Salon stroke triggered by choked artery
By the time the patient came to us, about 24 hours had passed since the original symptoms. But she had a slanted gait and was weak which made us suspect it was a stroke and we asked for an MRI. As expected, clots were seen in her right cerebellum and in a key artery in the back of the neck called PICA,” said Dr Sudhir Kumar, senior consultant neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills.
Dr Sudhir said they concluded it was “beauty parlour stroke syndrome” as it occurred due to “hyperextension of neck towards the basin while washing hair”. Like any other stroke patient, the 50-year-old has been put on medication for life.
While these strokes often happen due to a pre-existing risk or anomaly – in the latest case the woman had a thinner than usual vertebral artery, leading to slower blood supply to the brain – it can be caused by severe injury to the vessels too, said Dr Subodh Raju, director, neuro and spine surgery, AIG Hospitals. He said: “At times we also see kids suffer strokes and that’s because of a thinner vertebral artery.”
In his past 20 years of practice, Dr Sudhir said he handled two other such cases involving women – in their 30s and 40s – with no known risk factors. “Immediately after their salon visit, however, they presented with milder strokes called ‘transient ischemic attack’. Since they were younger, they required only three-five years of blood thinners.”
Rohan Murty owns 1.45% of Infosys, whose market value is about $80 billion, making him the second-largest individual shareholder of the outsourcing giant founded by his father Narayana Murthy.
Rohan Murty’s Soroco works with global corporations to streamline office tasks.
Rohan Murty saw his father build Infosys Ltd. into one of India’s national champions by pioneering a novel strategy of outsourcing technology services. Now the 39-year-old is attempting a no less daunting task of using data to make white-collar workers more efficient.
The billionaire Harvard alum’s Soroco works with global corporations to streamline office tasks, using techniques similar to Toyota Motor Corp.’s pioneering efforts decades ago to eliminate waste in manufacturing.
The company collects data to study patterns of how workers use software across teams and suggests fixes to iron out kinks, boost productivity and reduce costs. The solutions can be better technology, automation, standardization and preventing repetition of tasks.
Rohan Murty’s Soroco works with global corporations to streamline office tasks.
The startup, based both in Boston and Bangalore, gets a real-time view of how people in teams get work done by using machine learning. Customers include drugmaker Bayer AG, engineering giant Robert Bosch GmbH, candy and petfood maker Mars Inc. as well as some Wall Street banks and global online retailers.
“The manufacturing industry built and refined processes to make blue-collar work more efficient but the digital age has no parallel,” founder and Chief Technology Officer Murty said in an interview recently in Bangalore. “Soroco has built the white-collar equivalent.”
He’s hardly the first one to come up with the concept, which is dubbed task mining in industry parlance. Giants such as Microsoft Corp., International Business Machines Corp. and SAP SE all have similar offerings and have struggled to make much of a dent in the daily inefficiencies of white-collar work.
Mr Murty thinks he’s found a more effective approach. Soroco’s software can collect data and map patterns across entire teams, uncovering inefficiencies and waste that top executives can’t see, he said.
It’s common to see the management pitted against the team doing the work,” said Mr Murty, who earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a doctorate from Harvard University, both in computer science,. “Soroco helps align both toward a common goal.”
In one example, a global pharmaceutical firm faced complaints from customers about delays in handling orders, rebates and returns. Soroco says its machine-learning software detected steps along the way that required a significant amount of manual work and recommended automation across multiple locations. That cut the processing time by 75%, resulting in a steep reduction in complaints, according to the startup.
Need well-rounded professionals’ — why IITs, IIMs & IIITs are giving humanities a new thrust
New Delhi: It’s no longer enough to churn out graduates who know their engineering equations, software programmes, or management theories, but to produce ‘well-rounded professionals’ with a deep understanding of society, economics, polity, history, and more — so seems to be the growing consensus among top technical and professional institutes across India.
Over the last few years, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have picked up humanities and the liberal arts in a big way, whether by offering new degree programmes, expanding the range of elective courses on offer, or starting transdisciplinary initiatives.
For instance, this month IIT-Jodhpur inaugurated its Centre of Excellence on Arts and Digital Immersion, which will reportedly “explore the intersection of art and digital technology”. Earlier this year, IIT-Guwahati launched a Master’s programme in liberal arts. IIT-Madras will offer a Master’s degree in economics, English, and development studies from 2023. IIM-Bangalore, too, plans to offer a four-year undergraduate program in liberal arts from next year.
Demand from students for a multi-disciplinary education and from the industry to have more “well-informed” professionals has fuelled the trend, experts who spoke to ThePrint said.
What has also provided an impetus is the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which calls for technical training to be interwoven with “opportunities to engage deeply with other disciplines”, with the aim of eventually “enhancing the employability of the youth”.
While IITs have been offering courses in humanities like economics, philosophy and English since their inception, and are now ramping up their offerings, the IIITs and IIMs are fairly new on the block. Across the board, these institutes are focusing on hiring professors with degrees from high-ranking international and Indian universities.
“The IITs always had humanities — they have had some of the best philosophy and sociology departments. But now IIITs and some other institutes are also including social sciences and humanities in their curriculum in a major way,” said Nishad Patnaik, who did his PhD from the New School for Social Research in New York and currently teaches philosophy at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Delhi.
Every Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Service Exam (CSE) aspirant would know how important it is to stay focused on their studies without getting distracted. But this is easier said than done.null
However, Divya Mittal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who persevered despite the odds.
She secured an All Indian Rank (AIR) of 68 in the 2012 UPSC CSE and currently serves as the District Magistrate of Mirzapur. Being an IIM Bengaluru and IIT Delhi alumnus, she has proven her mettle in cracking some of the toughest examinations in the country.
Recently, in a Twitter thread, she shared a few tips and tricks based on her experiences of cracking entrance examinations such as UPSC, IIT, IIM, and others.
Islamabad, Pakistan(CNN)Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the foot at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt.
A bullet hit Khan in his foot after a gunman opened fire, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Umar said.
Khan is in a stable condition and undergoing surgery, according to Senator Fawad Chaudhry, a senior PTI politician and Khan’s former information minister.
Six others were injured and are still being treated, Chaudhry said.
The former Prime Minister is pictured after the incident.
Police said they detained a man suspected of firing shots at the rally. The male suspect was arrested with a 9mm pistol and two empty magazines, police said.
At least one person was killed in the incident, according to Faisal Javed, a senior PTI politician and close Khan ally who received a wound to the head in the attack. The victim’s name has not been released.
In a video statement Javed, who can be seen sitting up while receiving treatment, said: “Please pray for us, for Imran Khan, pray for our fellow workers who are severely injured and pray for our party member who has died and is martyred.”
Protests broke out across Pakistan in support of Khan, including in the capital Islamabad as well as in Peshawar. Khan was on the seventh day of a nationwide rally tour calling for elections to be brought forward from August next year.
A grab taken from video of the incident
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who came to power after Khan lost a parliamentary vote of no confidence in April, condemned Thursday’s attack on his political rival on Twitter.
“I condemn the incident of firing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the strongest words,” Sharif wrote, adding that he has asked for an “immediate report on the incident” and will pray for the recovery of those injured.
“Violence should have no place in our country’s politics,” Sharif wrote.
On October 21, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recommended that Khan be disqualified from holding political office for five years, a move likely to further inflame political tensions in the country.
While reading out the recommendation, ECP chief Sikandar Sultan Raja stated that Khan was disqualified for being involved in “corrupt practices.”
The commission said its decision was based on the grounds that Khan had “made false statements” regarding the declaration of the sale of gifts sent to him by the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Dubai while in office — an offense that is illegal under the country’s constitution.null
Khan was unseated in a vote of no-confidence following claims of bad governance and economic mismanagement.
Since then he has repeatedly claimed, without providing any evidence, that the United States had orchestrated his ouster. Khan’s allegations have become a staple at rallies he has held across Pakistan in a bid to return to power.
His claims have struck a chord with a young population in a country where anti-American sentiment runs high, and anti-establishment feelings are being fueled by a rising cost of living crisis.
This is not the first time that Pakistani politicians have been attacked.
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, and then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani survived an assassination attempt in 2008.
Hyderabad: A man who objected to his estranged girl friend’s affair with his friend, is battling for life with serious injuries, after the duo allegedly pushed him off the second floor of a building at Krishnanagar in Banjara Hills.
According to the police, T.Suryanarayan (30), a native of Srikakulalm district in AP, was staying in an apartment in Krishnanagar, and worked as a junior artist. Few years ago, Surya got acquainted with a woman, Naga Vardhini of Guntur district in AP, also a junior artist, and both of them started living together.
During the course of their stay, Surya introduced one of his friends Srinivas Reddy, a native of Rajahmundry in AP, to Naga Vardhini and he started frequenting their house.
Around four months ago some differences cropped up between Surya and Naga Vardhini following which both of them parted their ways. Surya started staying separately in another flat in the same building,” said Banjara Hills Inspector, M Narendar.
After few weeks of their separation, Naga Vardhini allegedly started staying with Srinivas. On coming to know about it, Surya got angry and warned Naga Vardhini to mend her ways.
On Sunday night on coming to know about the presence of Srinivas in the flat of Naga Vardhini, an agitated Surya went to them and picked up a quarrel over the relationship.
“In a fit of rage, the couple attacked Surya and pushed him from the second floor of the apartment. The man fell down and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital for treatment,” said the police Inspector.
The police booked a case against Naga Vardhini and Srinivas. Both of them were arrested and remanded on Wednesday by the police.
Iran’s security forces shot at windows and threw stun grenades in a raid at the Shahrak Ekbatan complex, where a member of the feared Basij militia was killed last week, residents said.
Sobhita Dhulipala wedding news check: A few months back, buzz was strong that Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya are dating each other.
New Delhi: Model-actress Sobhita Dhulipala gave a mini heart-attack to her fans on social media. How? Well, she dropped some breathtaking wedding photos from Dubai. She sure did surprise her fans with her photos which by the way were part of an advertisement campaign and not from her ‘real wedding’. Soon as she dropped the pictures, her comment section was bombarded with messages.
Sobhita Dhulipala posted on Instagram: Dynamic and refined, Dubai houses a tasteful tableau of escapades that delights one and all – Golden beaches, sun-soaked skylines, breathtaking venues and world-class service are just some of the reasons why this stunning city is perfect to commemorate everything from the last few days of your singlehood, the revered occasion of your nuptials, to your happily ever after. If you’re looking for more reasons to pick this city as your wedding destination, then head to Vogue.in, for I have joined hands with @vogueindia and @visit.dubai to create an all-inclusive guide that details all that Dubai has to offer #WeddingsInDubai @visit.dubai
India has a rich culture and history, and this is often best displayed in the many traditional markets in India. In a world where buying anything is just a click away, these bazaars and markets are like an echo of an older era that still continues to exist.
These often labyrinthine markets have been a vital part of Indian culture, trade and social life for centuries, through the Mughal and British eras. Whether you are a shopaholic or not, you still need to experience the vibe of these markets. The Indian marketplace is often chaotic and bustling, there is always something going on. The sights, sounds and smells are all stimulating and unique to the beautiful chaos that is India. They are also an excellent place to buy everything from clothes to jewellery, fruits and vegetables, street food and much more – all in one place. Just remember, bargaining is part and parcel of this experience!
1. Chandni Chowk, Delhi – Dating Back To The 17th Century
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest markets in India. This busy market dates back to the 17th-century when it was established by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and his daughter Jahanara. The endless shops sell all kinds of things, such as jewellery, perfumes, traditional clothes, wedding paraphernalia, leather goods, electronics, spices, antiques, souvenirs and knick-knacks, as well as delicious food. Don’t miss the Khari Baoli, the largest wholesale spice market in Asia.
2. Devaraja Market, Mysore – A Bustling Market For Everyday Needs
Located just off the central Sayyaji Rao Road in Mysore, this covered market dates back to the time of Tipu Sultan. It was further expanded by Chamaraja Wodeyar IX in the late 1800s. In this lively bazaar, you’ll find all kinds of items such as flower garlands, incense, spices, household articles, mounds of turmeric and vermilion, lush green betel leaves, vegetables, fruits and more, each in its own specific section. Along the outer perimeter, you will find some famous sweet shops specialising in the iconic Mysore Pak.
3. New Market, Kolkata – Over 2000 Shops
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Previously known as the Sir Stuart Hogg Market, this historic shopping destination on Lindsay Street was founded in 1874. Initially, the enclosed market was built exclusively for Calcutta’s British residents. Today the market is one of the most popular trading hubs in the city and has over 2,000 stores that sell all sorts of items from clothing to electronics, food, flowers, utensils, leather bags, and much more. It has survived various floods and fires and is still continues to be in use.
4. Floating Vegetable Market, Srinagar – Get Your Fresh Fruits And Veggies On A Boat
The picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar is famous for its floating vegetable market. This one-of-its-kind market is open between 5 am to 7 am every day. Vendors gather on the lake in traditional Kashmiri boats, known as Shikara, to sell fresh fruits and vegetables as well as wood carvings, saffron and other local items that appeal to tourists. It is now mostly tourist-centric; and huge crowds gather here each morning (usually on boats of their own) to experience this unique market.
5. Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad – A No-Vehicle Zone
Situated beside Hyderabad’s famous Charminar, Laad Bazaar is a historic market that sells just about everything; sarees, perfumes, and silverware, are just a few of the things you’ll find here. However, it is perhaps best known for its variety of bangles, especially stone-studded and glass bangles, and for its pearl jewellery. Just keep in mind that the bazaar is set in a narrow alley, where no vehicles are allowed, and it can get quite crowded.
6. Ima Keithel, Imphal – Run Entirely By Women
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Located at the centre of Imphal (the capital of Manipur) is perhaps the only market in the world run entirely by women. The market dates back to the 16th-century, and is also popularly known as the ‘Mother’s Market’. Thousands of women traders sit here and sell everything from local produce to clothes, handicrafts, utensils, and more.
7. Johari Bazaar, Jaipur – A Jewellery Paradise
Johari Bazaar in Jaipur is famous for its jewellery, not surprising for a place whose name literally translates to “jeweller’s market”. It is located near the historic Hawa Mahal, making it the perfect place to visit while sightseeing. Apart from its jewellery, you will find lots of textile shops selling traditional Rajasthani wear as well as handicrafts. Johari Bazaar is usually on travel bucket lists of must-visit places in Rajasthan.
8. Chor Bazaar, Mumbai – Anything And Everything
Once known as “Shor Bazaar” (or noisy market), this famous market in Mumbai was renamed Chor Bazaar (which translates to thief’s market) due to mispronunciation by British colonists. It is full of stalls selling almost everything you could think of – handicrafts, bronze statues, vintage gramophones, clocks, lamps, furniture, trinkets, Bollywood posters, authentic (and not so authentic) antique items, and much more.
9. Jew Town, Kochi – Indulge In History While You Shop
This market in the Mattancherry area of Kochi dates back to the 16th-century. Lined with neat colonial-era Portuguese-style buildings and narrow streets, the shops sell everything from curios to antiques, handicrafts, perfumes, jewellery and spices. Many of the shopkeepers also descend from a long line of Jewish families who have lived here for generations and are often very knowledgeable about the area’s history.
10. Meena Bazaar, Delhi – India’s First Covered Market
Though Meena Bazaar is considered a part of Chandni Chowk, in Delhi, it deserves a special mention. It was built by the Mughal emperors over 300 years ago, and was the first covered bazaar in India. Located between Jama Masjid Kalan and Dalan, near the Red Fort, it is also a popular place to go wedding shopping; as it sells everything – from sarees to jewellery – that you would need for the big day.
11. Flea Markets, Goa – Colourful With A Hippie Vibe
Goa’s beaches are famous (among other things) for their flea markets. They date back to the 1980s when they started as “hippie exchanges” where the foreign tourists sold their possessions. Now they are full of stalls where both locals and foreigners sell clothes, accessories, handicrafts, souvenirs, and more; all at dirt-cheap prices. The Anjuna Flea Market held on Wednesdays, and the Arpora Saturday Night Bazaar are some of the most popular markets. Also, visit the more authentic Mapusa Friday Bazaar where women from nearby villages gather to sell homemade products.
12. Sarojini Nagar Market, New Delhi – For The Fashionistas
Everyone who enjoys fashion must visit this iconic spot in New Delhi. Sarojini Market is one of the most popular destinations in Delhi that has an awe-inspiring range of clothing and accessories at majorly discounted prices. It is the best place to go budget shopping where you’re sure to get your hands on the trendiest designs. Sarojini Nagar Market is also known as ‘S. N.’ in short by locals and residents. It was set up in the 1950s as a local market place to cater to the daily requirements of the Sarojini Nagar Government Colony residents. It is a pedestrian-only zone where you can freely walk around as you browse through all the shops. Around Sarojini Nagar Market you will find several smaller markets such as Babu Market, Central Market and ‘Subzi’ Market.
13. Mall Road, Shimla – A Busy Area For Locals And Tourists Alike
In the heart of Shimla is Mall Road, a street lined with a variety of restaurants, clubs, banks, shops, post offices and tourist offices. Mall Road is one of the busiest areas in Shimla, famous for its exciting attractions that include multiple stores you can shop from. This stretch celebrates the spirit of Shimla and can be enjoyed by groups of friends, families and honeymooners alike. Most of the stores on Mall Road are famous for their woollen clothes and exclusively handcrafted works, aside from the usual books and jewellery. Tourist spots like Scandal Point and Kali Bari Temple are also accessible from Mall Road.
A trip to Bangalore without visiting Commercial Street. Shopping in Bangalore is synonymous with this bustling street that is located between Kamraj Road and Shivaji Nagar. The narrow by-lanes of Commercial Street is the perfect place to spend hours looking at everything the stores have to offer. Shops selling clothes, accessories, footwear and so much more awaits you at Commercial Street that is frequented by hundreds of people every day. Budget-friendly fashion is available in plenty at Commerical street.
The Traditional Markets In India Offer More Than Just Things To Buy
All of the lively, colourful markets of India are a marker of our rich cultural heritage. Aside from the gorgeous things on sale, they are also the perfect place to explore how our culture has evolved over the years while retaining its charm and allure. Each market has its own story to tell making them must-visit destinations when you’re visiting any city in India.
Till 2013, Ghaziabad resident Ruchi Goel had never tried her hands at growing even a single plant, even though her mother nurtured a charming garden in their home when she was growing up. null
“Even my mother-in-law had a beautiful garden, but after her death in 2013, the plants started dying, despite the fact that I was watering them everyday,” she tells The Better India.
Ruchi realised that the plants needed individual care, so she decided to take up gardening in her mother-in-law’s memory.
Ruchi’s upcycled household items.
“I began watching videos and taking tips from my mom to sustain the garden. But it worked beyond my expectation and made me fall in love with the activity. I started buying more plants and thought of different ways to grow them in the front yard. In fact, I am addicted to this hobby now,” shares the homemaker.
Ruchi now grows more than 1,000 ornamental and flowering plants in her lush garden. She also cultivates vegetables like radish, brinjal, tomato, coriander and carrot on the terrace.
A creative garden full of colours.
Everyone who swings by the place is mesmerised, she says, not only because of the wide collection of plants, but also for the gardener’s creativity. Ruchi has incorporated her art skills by using several items from her household, which would otherwise be junk, to beautify her garden.
“I opened our store room — which had been left locked for years — during the lockdown period. I found multiple things that would be of no use otherwise and decided to upcycle them,” says the 33-year-old.
These items include her husband’s old scooter, her children’s abandoned bicycles, toys, bulbs, a wash basin, and wood particles left from construction.
She paints all the items herself.
Artist at work.
“Now people come here to enquire where I purchase these decorative items from. Some find it hard to believe that I made them from scrap, including my family,” she gushes.
Today, Ruchi’s garden is not an ordinary one, but a thematic setup. To remember the names of plants, she has placed stones painted with the name of each herb and flower. “My kids also love gardening now, just like art. They help me do both with so much energy,” she adds.
These items include her husband’s old scooter, her children’s abandoned bicycles, toys, bulbs, a wash basin, and wood particles left from construction.
She paints all the items herself.
Artist at work.
“Now people come here to enquire where I purchase these decorative items from. Some find it hard to believe that I made them from scrap, including my family,” she gushes.
Today, Ruchi’s garden is not an ordinary one, but a thematic setup. To remember the names of plants, she has placed stones painted with the name of each herb and flower. “My kids also love gardening now, just like art. They help me do both with so much energy,” she adds.
From a girl who never watered her mother’s garden to a ‘plant mommy’ with more than 1,000 plants, the change is so huge that even I am surprised. It’s all because gardening has the power to leave you happy, satisfied and calm. Nothing comes close to the feeling of saving a dying plant or seeing a fresh bud in a newly purchased plant,” she says.
This winter, look at going slow in Manipur. Hit up Tamelong and Senapati districts which have beautiful emerald-green hills and meandering rivers flowing lazily, sometimes breaking into waterfalls and sometimes into gentle streams.
For your winter holidays, get away from the hustle and bustle, and head out to these two places in Manipur for sensitive and sustainable travel. With their mesmerising landscape, they are perfect for mindful exploration. Here’s a guide to what to explore in the region.
The Tamenglong district is home to deep gorges, mysterious caves, waterfalls, orchids, and uncharted woodlands. Due to its extensive orange production, it is also known as Manipur’s orange bowl. Tamenglong, 140 kilometres to the west of Imphal, serves as the district headquarters. The Hoabinhian civilisation, which is also present in other South Asian nations, is said to have originated in the Tharon cavehere. There are five outlets in the 655.6m-long cave. The layout of the entire cave is depicted on a stone at the entrance for the convenience of visitors.
You can also hit up the Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary which is situated in Makoi and is home to a variety of animals, including tigers, leopards, little Indian civets, langurs, hoolock gibbons, and great Indian hornbills. Residents of this picturesque lake include turtles and pythons. Between March and April, migratory birds can also be seen in this area. On the western side of Tamei town is the lovely Buning Meadow. The meadow sometimes resembles an orchid bed during specific periods of the year. The district also hosts the Barak river which breaks into seven waterfalls, within close proximity of each other. Owing to its rapid tides, the Barak river is perfect for white-water rafting and other watersports. One of the seven, Khoudong waterfall is relatively unexplored.
Senapati
Most of the region is covered with dense forests with a diverse range of flora and fauna, including very rare species. Sacred to the tribes of Manipur and Nagaland, Makhel Caves are worth a visit. According to legend, this site marks the spot from where the Nagas dispersed to other regions in the Northeast. An old pear tree here stands as a memorial to the event. Other attractions include sacred banyan trees, believed to have grown from the tomb of the Naga mother; the Dispersal Tree at Sajouba (2km north of Makhel); the Farewell Monolith, the Triomonolith (3km south of Makhel), the Hailstorm of Stone, and the Lucky Stone.
Nothing quite prepares you for your first glimpse of the Sadu Chiru Waterfall. Flanked by steep, vegetation-covered cliffs, this delicate-looking cascade is worth the hike up to see it. It is 81km south of Senapati city. Visitors can reach this spot by hiring a car from Imphal, which is 25km away. Cars can go no further than Nambol from where autorick-shaws are available for hire. Even these can go only to a certain point after which one must approach on foot. The walk up to the falls involves climbing steep steps, so wear comfor-table shoes. Do not miss the charming little hamlets and scenic vistas on this leg of the journey.
Situated on a cliff in the westernmost tip of the Senapati District, the village of Yang Khullen is home to the Zemei tribe. The village (khullen) is 76km north of Senapati city. To the east of Yang Khullen lie Maram Khullen and Liyai Khullen. The former is one of the largest villages in the district. Liyai Khullen has stone monoliths, water pools and Banyan trees. The Barak river originates here.
A beautiful hill station lying on the Manipur-Nagaland border, Mao is just 44km northeast of Senapati. It is home to the Mao people, one of the major tribes constituting the Nagas. The small township is set along NH39 and is referred to as Mao Gate, owing to its location on the state border. The people of this village have a fascinating tradition of setting up monoliths or flat boulders, which serve as monuments to commem-morate an event or ritual.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Monday after he felt uneasy, a party functionary said.
The 81-year-old Rajya Sabha member will remain in the hospital for next couple of days and later attend a party meeting scheduled to begin on November 3, NCP’s general secretary Shivajirao Garje said in a statement.
After the veteran politician complained of uneasiness, he was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on the advice of his physician, he said.
“He will remain in the hospital for three days and is expected to be discharged on November 2. He will attend the party’s two-day meeting scheduled to begin on November 3,” Garje said.
The functionary appealed to party leaders and workers not to gather at the hospital.
Pawar had undergone a gall bladder surgery at the private hospital in April last year.
He had also undergone a medical procedure for the removal of a mouth ulcer.
Samantha took to her social media and shared that she has been diagnosed with Myositis, a rare health condition. And here is everything you need to know about it.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, one of the most bankable actresses of the South, who has been missing in action on social media, has now shared a post regarding her health. The actress revealed that she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis, which leads to the weakening of muscles. The actress opened up about her condition on Instagram while thanking her fans for the overwhelming response to the trailer of her upcoming movie ‘Yashoda. The actress is hopeful to overcome this challenge in life as well.
According to WebMd, Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles. It is a group of rare conditions. The main symptoms are weak, painful, or aching muscles.
Types of myositis
There are different types of myositis, including Polymyositis, Inclusion body myositis, Dermatomyositis and more. What Samantha has is Inflammatory conditions, Many of these causes are autoimmune conditions, in which the body attacks its own tissues.
There is no one medical treatment that fits all, immunosuppressant drugs are recommended along with physical therapy, exercise, stretching, and yoga which can help keep muscles strong and flexible and prevent muscle atrophy, according to healthline.com.
Steroids are the main type of medicine used to treat polymyositis and dermatomyositis. They help to quickly reduce swelling and ease muscle pain, as per nhs.uk.
The Cyberabad traffic police have issued a traffic advisory in view of the Bharath Jodo Yatra that will enter the city on Sunday, October 30. Traffic congestion is expected in these areas between Sunday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 2.
Vehicle Coming from Jadcherla towards Hyderabad will be allowed on only one lane of the road and the other lane will be used for the procession. Traffic from Amit Cotton Mill, Burgula X road, Raikal, Solipur will be diverted into Shadnagar town.
Traffic from Bengaluru towards Shadnagar will be diverted at Anoos T-Junction-Keshampet X road, Chattanpallay Railway Gate, into Shadnagar Town.
Traffic Coming from Pargi towards Jadcherla will be diverted at Shadnagar X road.
October 31 between 6 am and 3 pm, Shadnagar Traffic Police Station area:
Vehicles coming from Pargi towards Hyderabad will be diverted at Shadnagar X road onto NH-44.
Vehicles coming from Hyderabad towards Shadnagar town will be diverted at Kothur Y Junction on NH-44.
Vehicles coming from Shadnagar towards Hyderabad will be diverted at Chatanpally Railway Station Road and Keshampet Railway Gate.
Vehicles coming from Jadchalra and Shadnagar towards Hyderabad will be allowed on only one lane, while the other lane will be used for the procession from Kothur X road, Timmapur and Chegur T Junction.
October 31 between 3 pm and 8 pm, Shamshabad Traffic Police Station area:
Vehicles coming from Bengaluru towards Shamshabad will be diverted at Palamakula Village towards JIVA Astramam.
Vehicles Diversion in the limits of Shamshabad Traffic Police Station on November 1 between 6 am and 10 am
Vehicles coming from Bengaluru towards Hyderabad will be diverted at Tondupally Tollgate towards Rallaguda Service road.
November 2 from 6 am, Balanagar Traffic Police Station area:
Traffic coming from Bowenpally towards Balanagar will be diverted at Bowenpally Junction (Hyderabad City Limits).
Vehicles coming from Bowenpally towards Balanagar will be diverted at Ferozguda junction.
Vehicles coming from Bowenpally towards Kukatpally will be diverted on Balanagar Flyover.
Vehicles coming from Bowenpally towards Kukatpally will be diverted through Balanagar T Junction.
Traffic coming from Bowenpally and Jeedimetla towards Kukatpally will be diverted at Narsapur Junction Left Turn.
Traffic coming from Kukatpally towards Bowenpally might also be diverted at Narsapur Junction if the yatra takes both routes.
November 2 between 6.30 am and 8.30 am, Kukatpally Traffic Police Station area:
Vehicles coming from Balanagar towards Ambedkar Y Junction will be allowed on only one lane of the road by bifurcating the road, and the other lane will be used for the procession.
Traffic coming from Moosapet towards ICRISAT on NH-65 road will be allowed on only two lanes of the road from Ambedkar Y junction to ICRISAT, while the other two lanes will be used for the procession.
November 2 between 8.30 am and 10.30 am, KPHB Traffic Police Station area:
Traffic coming from Kukatpally towards ICRISAT on NH-65 road will be allowed on only two lanes of the road by bifurcating the road with cones and rope and another two lanes will be for the procession.
November 2 between 10.30 am and 6.30 pm, Miyapur Traffic Police Station area:
Vehicles coming from JNTU towards ICRISAT on NH-65 road will be allowed on only one lane of the road by bifurcating the road with cones and rope and another three lanes will be for the procession.
The traffic police officials requested the public to take note of the advisory and follow the traffic diversions issued.
Ambani bought the extravagant villa from previous owner Kuwaiti tycoon Mohammed Alshaya who runs the conglomerate behind Starbucks, H&M and Victoria’s Secret
The news comes after Mukesh’s previous record in the Dubai property market in September, when he spent US$80 million on a 10-bedroom mansion for his son Anant
In the space of just two months, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, 65, has dropped US$243 million on two luxury homes in Dubai, breaking property records in the region.
In September, Mukesh dropped US$80 million on a 10-bedroom mansion for his son Anant. This time, he’s dished out US$163 million on a mansion from a well-known Kuwaiti businessman, as reported by Bloomberg in mid October.
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd, centre, with his son Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, left, visit a company’s stall at India Mobile Congress 2022 in New Delhi, India, on October 1. Photo: Bloomberg
Details on the home are scarce, with only the figure and the buyer’s identity recently being leaked by insiders. Here is what you need to know about the deal that has rocked Dubai’s real estate market and the other properties Ambani has dropped his cash on.
Mukesh Ambani’s secret real estate deal
Mukesh Ambani’s new Dubai property. Photo: Google Maps
Ambani bought the beachside villa in a private deal two weeks ago. The previous owner is Kuwaiti tycoon Mohammed Alshaya who has demanded privacy on the transaction.
The death toll in Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat rose to 132 on Monday with rescue personnel recovering more bodies from the Machchhu river, a police official said.
The exact moment the horrific incident happened has been caught in the CCTV camera. The Morbi bridge collapsed on October 30, leaving at least 130 dead. The footage has now gone viral on social media.
The death toll in Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat rose to 132 on Monday with rescue personnel recovering more bodies from the Machchhu river, a police official said.
The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.
“At least 132 deaths have been reported so far,” the official said.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be the country’s next president, officials confirmed, after a long and bitter campaign between the former president and the current far-right leader. It was a rejection of Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right movement and his divisive four years in office.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrates winning the presidential election on Sunday night in São Paulo, Brazil.
There were about 500 people on the bridge when it collapsed, with 100 still feared trapped under water
There were about 500 people on the bridge when it collapsed, with 100 still feared trapped under water
A British-era bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi has collapsed just a week after renovation, killing at least 91 people. Search is on for over 100 others, who have fallen into the river. The government accepts responsibility for the tragedy, a minister said.
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The suspension bridge collapsed at 6.42 this evening when around 500 people had congregated on it to perform some rituals in connection with the Chhath puja. Daytime videos from the spot over the weekend showed the bridge rocking dangerously as people walked across.
According to reports, around 100 people are still feared trapped in the waters of the Macchu river. Videos from the spot showed many struggling in the water, trying to reach the bank in darkness.
Many of the dead are women and children, locals say. Seventy people have been rescued and admitted in hospital. The rescue work is being hampered by the absence of light, officials said.
The cable bridge in Morbi — nearly 150 years old and a popular tourist spot — was closed for seven months for renovation work. It was reopened to the public on October 26, the Gujarati New Year.
“Renovation happened last week. We are also shocked. We are looking into the matter… The government takes responsibility for this tragedy,” Brijesh Merja, Gujarat’s minister for Labour and Employment, told NDTV in an exclusive interview.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Gujarat today, tweeted, “I am deeply saddened by the tragedy at Morbi. Talked to Gujarat Chief Minister Shri @Bhupendrapbjp and other officials about this. Relief and rescue operations are going on in full swing and all necessary assistance is being provided to the affected”.
“I express my condolences to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the tragedy of Morbi. The state government will provide Rs 4 lakh to the family of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured,” tweeted Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
A compensation of Rs 2 lakh has been announced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the families of the victims.
With the bridge collapse coming ahead of the assembly elections in the state, the Congress and Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party have blamed the BJP for the tragedy. The Congress has demanded an investigation, claiming that the bridge did not get a clearance for reopening from the city’s civic body.
“The bridge was given to Oreva company for operation and maintenance for 15 years. In March, it was closed for renovation,” the Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality, Sandeepsinh Zala, was quoted as saying by news agency Press Trust of India. “It was opened to the public after the completion of the renovation work. But the local municipality had not yet issued any fitness certificate (after the renovation work),” he said.
The paparazzi captured Bollywood stars at different locations in Mumbai on October 9Celebrities including Mouni Roy, Kriti Sanon, Sara Ali Khan, Sunny Leone, Juhi Chawla,
Hyderabad police detained 41 foreign nationals including five suspects who were allegedly involved in dealing narcotics substances.
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad policeconducted a search operation at Paramount Colony, Tolichowki on Saturday. The police detained 41 foreign nationals including five suspects who were allegedly involved in dealing narcotics substances.
The operation started around 6 am and continued for three hours with around 400 policemen participating in it. The police conducted searches at a few houses and detained 41 foreign nationals who were not having proper visa. The police also seized 29 vehicles and an air rifle during the search operation.
DCP (West) Joel Davis said the search operation was done after receiving of information of several foreigners staying illegally after expiring of their visa, indulging in criminal activities like consumption and possession of narcotics substances.
On the outskirts of the dense forest of Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, rich with royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, leopards and deer, one can spot five houses on and among the trees. Here one can see wild animals and birds in the reserved forest.
These tree and mud houses are the brainchild of two friends from Uttarakhand.
Manav Khanduja and Shyamendra Singhare, who studied in the field of environment and hospitality, respectively, always dreamt of starting a business that was steeped in nature without causing it any harm. “It all started with our love for jungles and wildlife,” says Manav, co-founder and director of Pugdundee Safaris based in Haryana.
‘Pugdundee’ is a Hindi word meaning – ‘a foot trail commonly used by humans and animals’.
Mud house by Pugdundee.
This word is commonly used for beaten paths in the Indian jungles. Pugdundee Safaris, which had a humble beginning in 1986, is now a responsible safari company with seven properties across central India.
The beginning of Pugdundee was rather unplanned, says the duo. It started as a small tented camp at Panna as Ken River Lodge. “This was started as a part-time business. But once we realised the interest from travellers towards nature and wildlife tourism, we understood the scope and decided to expand,” says Manav, adding, “The growth was slow as we used the income from one property to build the next. After the first venture in 1986, we set up two more lodges between 2007-2010.”
Today, Pugdundee Safaris have expanded to include the following properties in Madhya Pradesh: Kanha Earth Lodge in Kanha National Park, Denwa Backwater Escape in Satpura National Park, Pench Tree Lodge in Pench National Park, Treehouse Hideaway and Kings Lodge in Bandhavgarh National Park and Ken River Lodge in Panna National Park.
Pugdundee Safaris has seven properties across Central India.
They also have Waghoba Eco Lodge in Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra.
Shyamendra adds, “Central India is blessed with the country’s finest wildlife. It’s on the wish list of every wildlife enthusiast. The parks here are so diverse that one can feel completely overwhelmed by the mere expanse of the wilderness. The state also inhabits India’s most popular national parks, known for tiger sightings including Kanha and Bandhavgarh.”
Pugdundee Safaris’ intimate jungle lodges, located inside popular national parks, let travellers closely experience the wilderness of the country. Manav, who graduated from the Centre for Environment Law at WWF, adds, “Since all the properties are situated in the suburbs of national parks, permission from the officials was a must. As the projects are completely sustainable, there were not many challenges in acquiring them.”
In Pugdundee we assure incomparable wildlife safaris,” he says, adding, “Between 2009 and 2022, we have been awarded for our excellence in safaris, our commitment to sustainability and our experienced naturalists.”
Pugdundee Safaris’ intimate jungle lodges, located inside popular national parks, let travellers closely experience the wilderness of the country.
What started with just two friends is now run by a passionate team of 300 professionals, 80 per cent of whom are locals, committed to providing an incredible wildlife experience. Manav says, “The team includes naturalists, nature guides, boatmen, trackers and a marketing team based in Delhi.”
Escape to the wild
Right from the beginning, the founders’ idea was not just to start a hospitality business. While some of the lodges provide a raw, into-the-nature experience, a few have luxury set-ups with a private pool, multi-cuisine food and a comfortable stay.
But most of our guests are inclined towards simple setups,” he says. For example, a popular choice, Kanha Earth Lodge is tucked away in a small tribal hamlet. It is built in less than 10 per cent of the 16 acres of natural forest that houses it. “The lodge and its furniture are constructed and designed using local material, waste and recycled wood, a true reflection of impeccable standards in green architecture. Mud is the main raw material of this ‘earth’ house. And all the walls are made of mud and wood.”
Wood finished interiors made using recycled materials.
Sustainably building treehouses and lodges and employing local people were the other aims of the venture. Most of the staff at Pugdundee are from nearby villages and have an innate love for the jungles and professional dedication beyond the call of duty. “Over 45 of them who came in as beginners in the field of hospitality are now working in managerial roles,” he adds.
Manav says, “We believe that local people hold the future of the forests in their hands and can either help protect or destroy them. If we wish to conserve our forests, we must look after the needs of local people by helping to improve their ability to earn livelihoods, which in turn will enhance their standards of living. Addressing their needs is the key to ensuring the future of our natural habitats. We continuously strive to deliver the best possible guest experience, while still integrating the conservation of jungles and the people living around them.”https://210c045e97eb801d8f6667535844991b.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html?n=0
The duo agree that ‘responsible tourism and wildlife conservation go hand-in-hand’. So the lodges have a strict’ zero single-use plastic’ policy. The spaces are presented in vernacular architecture styles, tastefully built with an emphasis on local and green architecture.
“For over five years, we continue to be actively engaged in contributing to the education and infrastructure of the local schools,” Manav says. “Adopting farm-to-table initiatives by serving fresh food grown in our organic kitchen gardens and sourced from local farmers is another measure. Above 70 per cent of lodge services and procurement needs are met locally.”
From farm to plate.
The lodges are ‘rewilded’ with native species extending into natural forests, offering safe passage to visiting wildlife and a natural habitat to many other species. The food needed for the lodges is procured from within 100 miles of each location. “This not only helps our brand become carbon positive but also benefits the local farmers and economy,” says Manav, adding, “We have carefully curated our organic gardens to give our guests the taste of local flavour served with the uncompromised benefit of nutrition across our lodges.”
Additionally, they have adopted ESG (environmental, social, and governance), the international sustainability criteria for hotels, provided by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2020 which is reviewed every year.
Call of the wild
“Being a wildlife resort, sitting in the hub of wildlife, the key experience that our guests expect when they visit us is a jungle safari. But we also host several other activities that can give them a real taste of local life and promote non-vehicular greener options of basking in the blissful serenity. This includes village visits, local food tasting, nature walks, cycling, sundowner treks and much more,” gushes Shyamendra.
To the wild.
The lodges are fully operational between October to June as this is the time when the core area of the parks is open for visitors. The founders suggest that summers are usually considered to be a good time for sighting as the vegetation across these forests dries down, offering a clearer view. Winters, on the other hand, have their perks and the beauty of the forests is unmatched. null
Manav says, “All our lodges are boutique accommodations and allow only a limited number of intake at any point in time.”
Happy guests with the staff after a safari.
The team can be reached out through emails or direct calls. “We are active across social media, so customers reaching out to us through any of the platforms that we are present on, is also an easy option to make the bookings,” notes Manav.
The team has received several awards and recognitions including a silver medal in International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Awards 2022 for reducing plastic waste in the environment category, another silver medal in the sustainable leadership hotels category of Outlook Indian Responsible Tourism Awards 2022, and India’s leading wildlife resort award by South Asian Travel Awards 2017.null
The price range for each lodge, depending upon the activities and number of days starts from Rs 10,000. For bookings and more, visit their website here.
Sherlyn Chopra was allegedly sexually exploited by filmmaker Sajid Khan in 2005 (File)
Actor Sherlyn Chopra is the latest to accuse filmmaker Sajid Khan of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. She has filed a police complaint against Khan in Mumbai.
“I didn’t have the courage earlier to file a complaint against a big name like him. After #MeToo, women stepped forward. He should be jailed,” Chopra told news agency .
I have recently filed a complaint against #MeToo-accused Sajid Khan for sexual exploitation, criminal force and criminal intimidation. The first thing that the police asked me was when this incident happened, to which I replied that it happened in 2005. They asked me why it took me so long to reach out to them. I said that back then I did not have the courage to file a sexual exploitation complaint against a big name like Sajid Khan,” she said.
“I got the courage after the 2018 MeToo movement when I saw and heard women share their horror stories,” she said.
“Anyone can read those media interviews or go on social media to know how #MeToo-accused Sajid Khan behaved inappropriately with those women. He asked some of them about sex, like how many times a day you have sex, how many boyfriends they have, and he showed me his genitals and made me touch them. The question that arises is, can a woman not share her pain even years after the incident? Obviously she can. Back then, I did not have the courage, but today I do. Today, I feel that be it Sajid Khan or Raj Kundra, if they have done wrong, I can raise my voice against them,” she told news agency
She also spoke about the evidence against Khan and said that even back then she “did not have any evidence against him because she didn’t carry a spy camera during a professional meeting with a director or producer”.
“So, if the police would have asked me about evidence, what could I have said? It would have been his words against mine. It all comes down to credibility and status. He is obviously much bigger than me. He is Farah Khan’s brother, who is close to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. So what am I in front of him? I was just an outsider and a nobody. Then what way do I have to prove the truth?”
“I did tell my friends and close ones about it, but not my family, because I thought about what they would think about me. I had lost my father at the time. Hence, my family was already very disturbed and by telling them this I did not want to add to it. So, yes, whatever information I have and whatever witnesses there are, I am ready to present them. But if you ask me if I have it all on camera, then no, because we don’t carry a spy camera for professional meetings though these were causal meetings for him, a way to get what he wanted,” continued the actor.null
“But it is different that for Khan these were not professional meetings,” she added.
“Like how Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in jail, I want Sajid Khan to be jailed as well. The duration of his sentence would be decided by the judges keeping in mind the statements of all the women who have come out. I want the people of this country to understand that no accused, be they rich or poor, Sajid Khan or Raj Kundra, no one is above the law,” she said.
Meanwhile, Sajid Khan is currently a participant in the Salman Khan-hosted reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss 16’. Several people have demanded he be thrown out over charges of sexual misconduct. Singer Sona Mohapatra and actor Ali Fazal are among those who have objected to Sajid’s participation and demanded his removal.
A monster sunfish, tipping the scales at nearly 3 tonnes was found floating dead off the shore of Portugal in the Atlantic. It has been discovered to be the world’s heaviest bony fish ever seen. Although the oceanic behemoth was discovered on the 9th of December last year, near Faial Island, in the Azores details of the discovery were recently published in the Journal of Fish Biology which brought it into the limelight.
The local authorities took the mortal remains of the aquatic animal back to the port in order to conduct a proper study on it. Researchers from Atlantic Naturalist Association and the Azores University studied the carcass and collected more data on it. When discovered, the humongous fish was weighed, measured, and the tissue sample was taken for DNA testing.Ads by
Reportedly, the carcass of the fish weighed about 6,050 pounds. This makes it several pounds heavier than the previous world record holder for heaviest bony fish which was a female sunfish caught off Kamogawa in Japan in the year 1996. This also puts it in the same weight class as a Hummer or a rhinoceros!
The Azores sunfish was weighed with a crane scale dynamometer after being raised above ground using a forklift truck. The dynamometer is a device designed to weigh loads typically hoisted by a crane. The fish was 10.67 feet long and had a height of 11.78 feet.
Although the reason for the death of the marine behemoth is unclear, it is speculated that it could have been inflicted by the keel of a boat. The conclusion was made after a close observation of the wound suffered by the fish which marked the cylindrical dent on its head with red paint.
José Nuno Gomes-Pereira, the lead author of the paper and postdoctoral researcher from the Atlantic Naturalist Association, told CNN Tuesday that it was saddening “to see the animal in this situation as it must have been a king of open ocean.”
The “tremendously big” sunfish has been buried in the Natural Park of Faial Island, he added.
There are two types of fish, cartilaginous and bony. Bony fish account for the majority of fish, according to Gomes-Pereira — think carp, salmon, and bass. Cartilaginous fish have skeletons made of cartilage and encompass species like sharks and stingrays.
Giant sunfish were first recognized as their own species in 2018 and are known to weigh twice as much as the second heaviest fish species, the ocean sunfish, according to a news release from the Atlantic Naturalist Association last Thursday.
At first glance it may look like Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has lost the fight with Elon Musk, who fired him immediately after buying Twitter. But look closer: Agrawal is actually the winner as he forced Musk to complete a $44 billion deal which Musk wanted to avoid.
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Twitter is now an Elon Musk company as he closes a $44 billion deal.
Immediately after taking control, Elon Musk fired Twitter CEO Parag Agarawal.
Agrawal, however, is a winner in the tussle as he forced Musk to complete the deal.
After months of drama, some testy statements, a bit of trolling from Musk and the reveal of some juicy text messages, Elon Musk is finally closing his deal to purchase Twitter for some $44 billion. Now as he completed the deal, according to reports, Musk has already gone after the senior leadership of Twitter. It is well-known after the months-long saga that there is no love lost between Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal. Musk also doesn’t like other top leaders at Twitter, including the company’s policy chief Vijaya Gadde and its CFO Ned Segal. So, all three have been fired, probably along with a few more.
At first glance it looks like a “win” for Elon Musk, who has sparred — almost in public with Gadde and privately with Agrawal — with Twitter leadership since he launched his bid to get a stake in the company. But look closer and it is clear that it is not Musk but Agrawal who is the winner in this tussle. Sure, he is losing his job as the CEO of Twitter. But significantly, even as he loses something, he is gaining a lot because he has forced Elon Musk to go through a deal that is extremely lucrative for Twitter shareholders. Keep in mind that Agrawal has forced him to purchase Twitter even when Musk tried to walk away from the deal.
Personally too, Agrawal is getting something out of his firing. When he became the CEO of Twitter last year in December, he did so with a clause in his contract that guaranteed him a severance fee of $42 million if Twitter asked him to go before one year was over. This is the money that Twitter, now an Elon Musk company, will pay to Agrawal.
Musk forced to the deal table
To understand why this is a win for Agrawal, one needs to look at what has happened in the Musk-Twitter saga since April.
Once Elon Musk decided that he would not join the Twitter Board and instead acquire the company, it became clear that things were not cool with him and Agrawal. A few days later, when Musk launched his bid to purchase Twitter for $44 billion, a price that most felt was extremely generous and too good to pass, most people assumed that if Musk succeeded in getting Twitter then he would ask top executives to go. In other words, it was very clear that Agrawal would not have a place in the Twitter owned by Elon Musk. And it would have been very clear to Agrawal too.
Yet, Agrawal as CEO of Twitter probably recognised that the price Musk was offering was too good and he threw his weight behind completing the deal.
But once Twitter accepted Musk’s offer, things started to unravel fast. With many experts weighing that Musk was overpaying for Twitter, as well as highlighting how Musk would find running this company a difficult preposition, Musk probably had second thoughts. He started talking about the problem of bots on Twitter and alleged that the company withheld information from him. Twitter denied the allegations. Yet, after a few weeks, Elon Musk unilaterally decided to terminate the deal.
Parag Agrawal stays firm
This is probably when Agrawal decided to hit back. Twitter defied Elon Musk and refused to terminate the deal from its side. At the same time, with Agrawal as its CEO, the company said that it would force Musk to go through the deal. No compromise at all. When the mutual agreements failed to materialise, Twitter filed a case against Musk, asking court to enforce the deal.
In the end, it was the court and the spectre of a messy lawsuit that probably made Musk change his mind. Days after texts between Musk and others were filed in the court as Exhibit and then came out in public, Elon Musk changed his mind. He told the court that he would go through with the deal and that he was willing to pay the same $44 billion for the company, a price that most experts find extremely generous.
The fact that Twitter management has virtually forced Elon Musk to pay an exorbitant amount of money for the company is a win in every possible way for Agrawal.
And Parag Agrawal put every effort into enforcing the deal knowing well that as soon as Musk got the company he would be fired. But the CEO’s post was not the prize here. The prize was the lucrative deal. Musk, realising that he was overpaying, tried to get out of it. He trolled and threw shades at Twitter, and its management. But Twitter and Agrawal remained focussed and didn’t let him get out of the deal. This is the reason why they are the winners of this Musk-Twitter saga. Now after taking control of Twitter, Elon Musk is putting on a brave face. But reality is that he has been humbled in this corporate war.
Least but last India expects Twitter To comply with Local Laws after Musk Takeover.
Twenty months on, the junta has not been able to establish full control over the country. Many of Myanmar’s ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) have joined armed civilian groups called People’s Defence Force (PDF), which are allied to the self-declared National Unity Government (NUG) in exile.
The meet is being held ahead of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Cambodia from November 10 to 13, amid unprecedented differences among members of the grouping on how to deal with the regional crisis that has affected all of them in one way or another.
Much of the resistance by the civilian PDFs is in the Chin State and Sagaing Region, which share borders with Mizoram and Manipur. A fragile truce between some EAOs and the military dating back to 2018 has broken down. Many EAOs support the civilian rebellion, and the junta is fighting separate armed groups as well as the PDFs across the country.
On October 23, according to reports from Myanmar, over 60 people were killed in an airstrike by the Myanmar military in Kachin State, in an area famous for its jade mines some 400 km from Kohima as the crow flies.
The strike targeted an open air concert to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Kachin Independence Organisation, whose military wing, the Kachin Independence Army, has been fighting a protracted battle against Myanmar’s rulers. The military has said all casualties were combatants.
While the Myanmar army has routinely used air power against the EAOs, in the months since the coup, it has not hesitated to strike at civilians as well. Attack helicopters have been deployed against PDFs in the Sagaing and Magway Regions.
In Rakhine State, the military is fighting the Arakkan Army (AA), with the violence sometimes spilling over to Bangladesh. The AA, which is fighting for the independence of Rakhine, has kept its distance from the PDFs and the NUG. While the AA is anti-Rohingya, the NUG, comprising parliamentarians who were elected in 2020, has appeared to take a more progressive view on the Rohingya people, officially declaring that they are entitled to citizenship in Myanmar.
V On the political front, Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the National League for Democracy who was jailed after the coup, has been convicted in multiple cases and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup 2022 Live Cricket Score Streaming Online Today Match Updates: Pakistan were beaten by Zimbabwe in Perth Stadium.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2022 Live Commentary and Cricket Score: Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan by one run in a thrilling T20 World Cup 2022 match on Thursday. Opting to bat after winning the toss, Zimbabwe scored 130/8. Shan Masood top-scored with 44 off 38 balls, but Pakistan fell short in the end as they failed to score the three runs required for victory in the last ball of the match.
Sikandar Raza was Zimbabwe’s most successful bowler with 3/25, while Brad Evans picked up two wickets for 25 runs.
Brief scores: Zimbabwe: 130/8 in 20 overs (Sean Williams 31; Shadab Khan 3/23, Mohammad Wasim 4/24).
As per the complaint, Mishra’s wife came out looking for her husband and found him with another woman in his car in the parking area.
Mumbai: The Amboli police have registered a case against filmmaker Kamal Kishore Mishra after a complaint from his wife. As per the wife, Mishra allegedly hit her with a car on October 18. She injured her legs in the incident.
“The victim has registered a complaint in which she has said that her husband was committing adultery and he deliberately ran his car over her while escaping the spot after confrontation. We are looking for the accused and an investigation is underway,” said senior police inspector, Bandopant Bansode, Amboli police station.
“The victim is stable and has mostly injured her leg as the wheel of the car went over it,” added the official.
Sahar Tabar said she always wanted to become famous and chose the macabre makeover to gain international attention.
An Iranian woman who became famous on Instagram for posting spooky photos resembling Hollywood actor Angelia Jolie has revealed her real face after her release from jail. Sahar Tabar was arrested in October 2019 on charges of “corruption” and “blasphemy” and sentenced to 10 years in prison. But she was released after 14 months after widespread protests in the country, triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini last month. Ms Tabar was widely believed to have undergone cosmetic surgery, which made her look like the spooky version of Angelina Jolie.
After her release, the 21-year-old finally showed her real self to cameras this week, according to a report in
Many people had launched campaigns on social media for her release. Among them is activist Masih Alinejad. When she was jailed, Ms Alinejad had tweeted: “Sahar Tabar is only 19. Her joke landed her in jail. Her mother cries every day to get her innocent daughter freed. Dear Angelina Jolie, we need your voice here. Help us.”
After being released from jail, Ms Tabar said she had undergone some cosmetic procedures, like a nose job, lip fillers and liposuction, but stressed that the infamous images were a result of make-up and editing on Photoshop. Due to her spooky photos, she was called “zombie Angelina Jolie” on social media.
What you saw on Instagram was the computer effects I used to create the image,” she told a state-run outlet, as reported by news.com.au.
Ms Tabar, whose real name is Fatemeh Khishvand, said she always wanted to become famous and chose the macabre makeover to gain international attention. The woman also said that cyberspace provided an easy way. “It was much easier than becoming an actor,” the outlet further quoted her as saying.
Ms Tabar also said that the images were created as a “joke” and expressed regret. “My mother was telling me to stop, but I didn’t listen.”
Alef bills its still-in-development electric vehicle, the Model A, as the first true flying car – a vehicle that it hopes will look like a sleek electric car but be capable of vertical take-off, and able to fly for 110km (68 miles).
The firm hopes to compete in a market occupied by well-advanced rivals, such as AirCar and the Pal-V gyrocopter that are already flying and driving.
But Jim Dukhovny, Alef’s chief executive and co-founder, argues most existing vehicles are not strictly flying cars in his opinion.
A flying car has to be a car, which means it can drive on a regular street, park in a regular parking space. And it also should have vertical take-off,” he told the BBC.
“If you require an airport to take-off, what problem are you solving? And why is this a flying car?”
Flip to fly
The top surface of the Model A’s car-like exterior is a mesh so that air can pass through to eight propellers inside the body which provide lift.
But flying any distance using these alone, without the assistance of wings, would require prohibitive amounts of power.
Alef’s proposed solution is novel – for longer flights the Model A transforms into a biplane.
After a vertical lift-off, the Model A will turn onto its side, the two-person cockpit swivels so the driver remains facing forward, and the car becomes a biplane with the long sides of the vehicle forming the top and bottom wings.
The classic biplane shape, with two wings, one on top of the other, is easier to see in the Model A if you imagine the mesh in-between the solid sides being removed. Alef has also produced a video visualising the transition.
Forbes observed that the way it would fly resembles the Opener Blackfly, an existing vertical take-off electric aircraft.
It’s an ingenious idea, but is it a practical one?
Bringing flying and driving together adds weight, electric power also means heavy batteries.
“The design is right on the ragged edge of what the physics and technology can do, which is where you would expect it to be,” says aeronautical engineer Professor Steve Wright of the University of the West of England.
The mesh, as visualised, might also cause significant aerodynamic drag, he adds.
Alef says it has managed the transition to biplane in “scaled flights” since 2018. And it has large prototypes capable of vertical flight – though they don’t yet resemble the polished appearance of the firm’s mock-ups and concepts.
But Prof Wright warns the jump from a prototype to a working product is easily underestimated.
Image caption, A prototype of the Model A
Technical hurdles are only one obstacle to building highways in the sky busy with flying cars.
The regulation and certification of flying cars is likely to be rigorous, time-consuming and expensive, as it is for any aircraft.
To fly a biplane, even one that you can drive on the roads, will require a pilots licence – though Mr Dukhovny envisions that for short low-level hops over obstacles using vertical flight, a licence used for drone operators might suffice.
And authorities are likely to impose strict rules on where vehicles can be flown.
‘Where we’re going, we don’t need roads’
For these and other reasons, Prof Wright thinks the future of flying cars will not be a single vehicle that consumers own, drive and fly.
In the film Back to the Future, the character Doc Brown’s fusion-powered DeLorean car leaves the road and swoops into the air.
“That isn’t how mass airborne transport is going to play out, which is a real shame. I really want my flying DeLorean as much as anybody does,” Prof Wright says.
In reality, travelling by flying car, Prof Wright argues, would be more like hiring a taxi.
“You pull out your phone, and a robot car would draw up and it would take you to somewhere the size of a small park and the drone comes down, sets itself down, you jump in there. So in other words, you summon a drone taxi.”
But Mr Dukhovny strongly believes that the idea of being able to drive and fly in the same vehicle is an attractive one. When I ask him who will pay the Model A’s initial $300,000 (£266,000) price tag, he says “early adopters”.
He says people have been waiting for a flying car for a 100 years. Alef’s ambitious goal is to start selling vehicles in 2025.
With his strategy to “weaken” Russia, the Joe Biden and Zelenesky may be turning the Ukraine war into a global one.
U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO allies have escalated their policy of helping to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression into a policy of undermining the power and influence of Russia itself. In so doing, some observers fear, they are leaving Russian President Vladimir Putin little choice but to surrender or double down militarily, raising the possibility of widening his war beyond Ukraine.
The new U.S. and NATO strategy is partly based on Ukraine’s continuing battlefield success against Putin, who has been forced to scale down his ambitions from a full takeover of Ukraine to a major new assault in its eastern and southern parts. NATO allies including Germany, which until this week had equivocated on sending heavy offensive weaponry to Ukraine, have ratcheted up their aid in response. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under political pressure at home and abroad, announced earlier this week that his country would provide 50 anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine.
Yet other Russia experts expressed worry that the United States and its Western allies are, in effect, crossing the very redlines they have avoided until now. For most of the two-month conflict, Biden has refused to authorize any military support, such as major offensive weapons or a no-fly zone, that might be perceived as putting U.S. or NATO forces in direct conflict with Russia. Now, some observers worry that with the additional aid and tougher economic sanctions, the U.S. president is forcing Putin into a corner in which he can only fight on or surrender. The latter course would mean relinquishing Putin’s career-long aim of strengthening Russia against the West. Yet Putin, who has long said the West’s goal was to weaken or contain Russia, has never been known to surrender during his decade and a half of aggressive moves against neighboring countries, mainly Ukraine and Georgia.
“In the Kremlin’s eyes the West is out to get Russia. It was unspoken before. Now it’s spoken,” said Sean Monaghan, an expert on Europe at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “If you combine this with Biden’s comments, at his summit in Poland last month, that ‘this man [Putin] cannot remain in power,’ all that turns this a territorial war into a wider confrontation and might make negotiating a settlement to end the war in Ukraine far more difficult or even impossible at the present.” (Biden officials later said that the president was not seeking regime change in Russia.)
George Beebe, a former chief of Russia analysis for the CIA, said that the Biden administration may be in danger of forgetting that the “the most important national interest that the United States has is avoiding a nuclear conflict with Russia.” He added that “the Russians have the ability to make sure everyone else loses if they lose too. And that may be where we’re heading. It’s a dangerous corner to turn.”
Hyderabad: The South Central Railwaywhich has taken up upgradation of Secunderabad Railway Station with world class facilities with an approximate cost of Rs 699 crore, has awarded the contract with a target of completing the works within 36 months.
The project has been taken up as part of Railway’s plans of ‘Redevelopment of Railway Stations’ to provide world class amenities with elegant features and aesthetic look.
Secunderabad is the only station across the zone which is categorised as NSG1 station (Non suburban grade 1) i.e., stations having Rs 500 crore earnings/20 million passengers per annum. On an average, around 200 trains are dealt at Secunderabad Railway station with an average daily footfall of 1.8 lakh passengers, which is expected to increase in coming days.
Accordingly, SCR has conceptualized a master plan to integrate the station complex with world class facilities, infrastructure facilities and passenger amenities to provide a seamless experience to the rail users.
The major objective of the upgradation is to redevelop and regenerate city core area with multi modal integration and seamless transfer of passenger from one mode to other mode, better connectivity and mobility of passengers, convenient pick up and drop off areas, adequate parking facility, decongest the circulating area and integrate with the city road network while generating business opportunities and revenue generation etc.
Upgradation:
* A new station building at north-side with G 3 floors and south-side building with G 3 floors
* A double storey sky concourse and multi-level parking.
* Multi-level parking at the north-side of the station
* Underground parking at the south side
* Construction of two walkways (7.5m) along with Travelators
* Provision of walkway at north side connecting with skyway of east & west Metro stations
* Renovation of the existing platforms to match with the new station ambience
A Qantas flight attendant has been filmedhaving a tense interaction with a passenger. The passenger claims the staff was being rude to his wife and children.
A passenger filmed a heated argument between a flight attendant and another passenger on a Qantas flight back in September. The video captured the man yelling at the stewardess. He stated the crew was behaving nasty toward his wife and children who were teething at the time. Then during their interaction, he mentioned the crew members had left his wife in tears.
Get out of my face.” An Australian family has been kicked off their Qantas flight home from Bali, after a tense altercation with flight attendants. Full details, tonight on
What happened
“They made her cry and she’s crying because they were being rude to her. With a newborn baby,” said the man arguing with the staff in the video.
The back and forth between the passenger and the stewardess begins to get worse as she’s seen holding her hand up to the man and asking him to “Stop”. The man just continues yelling over and over again demanding an apology. After the attendant see the man isn’t calming down they eventually ask him and his family to get off the plane.
Police called
“Unless you carry my kids out, force them out, we’re not leaving,” he says.
Then in one instance, he says: “Bring the police here,” to which the flight attendant responds: “We are.”
The man continues to argue with the attendant and the rest of the crew until they consider him to be uncontrollable.
“I told you, sir, you were swearing at my crew,” she says.
“You can’t upset my crew.”
He responds, “You’re getting angry at my wife because both of them (their kids) are double teething.”
He then says: “You can’t upset my family and kids. What are you talking about: ‘You can’t upset my crew,’ my wife is crying.”
“Tell security to come and take me by the balls,” he later adds.
Then finally he tells the flight attendant: “Get out of my face,” before the staff walks off for the second time.
As reported to News.com, a spokesperson for Qantas stated the family was removed from the airplane after “abusing our crew several times before the flight departing Bali”.
A statement from Qantas
“The safety of our customers and crew is our number one priority and we do not tolerate any kind of abusive behavior,” the spokesperson also said.
“We ask customers to follow the direction of the crew for the safety and comfort of everyone on board.”
In the comments, users were mixed in their response, with some siding with the airline, while others stated the man was defending his family.
A lot of users had mixed feelings on the matter. Many sided with the airline claiming he was being too aggressive with the crew members. Others sided with the man and his family since there were little babies involved. Clearly a simple apology might’ve deescalated the situation or the man could’ve kept a more level head and just made a formal complaint with the airline once they got to their destination.
Let us know how you would’ve handled this interaction as the passenger or as the stewardess.
Messi scored twice, denied a record 9th Champions League hat-trick
Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, Neymar came up with a goal
PSG qualified for the Round of 16 of Champions League for 11th straight time
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe scored in PSG’s win
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christopher Galtier was over the moon after the Ligue 1 giants put on an incredible display of attacking football, beating Maccabi Haifa 7-2 in their penultimate Group H game of the Champions League. PSG’s big stars lit up Le Parc des Princes with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scoring twice each and Neymar chipping in with a goal as well.
PSG were in full flow with Messi and Mbappe putting on a show as the French giants qualified for the Round of 16 of the Champions League after their 7-2 win. PSG are at the top of the Group H table with 11 points while Benfica are at the 2nd spot. Juventus, who were beaten by Benfica on Tuesday, failed to make it to the knockout stage of the premier European club football competition.
Galtier did not have to worry about permutations and combinations and just enjoy the show put on by MNM – Messi, Neymar and Mbappe.
“I saw the players enjoy themselves, and that’s very important,” Galtier said. “I had to think about how our fantastic three players up front could express themselves as best as possible and that the system could be very important.
“It’s very pleasant to train them, to see them play every day. For a coach, it’s paradise.”
PSG made it to the Champions League Round of 16 for the 11th straight session. Messi would have added to his tally but he was denied a record 9th Champions League hat-trick by the crossbar.
Not just the fans but even their teammates were awestruck by the display from the potent trio of forwards combined well throughout the evening.
“I had a front-row seat to watch them tonight,” PSG midfielder Vitinha said. “We’re all impressed, because they do things that others can’t. It’s really a privilege.”
Ukraine War: For months, the United States and other NATO members have sent billions of dollars worth of weapons and equipment into Ukraine to help it fight back against Russia.
Weapons shortages across Europe could force hard choices for Ukraine’s allies as they balance their support for Ukraine against the risk that Russia could target them next.
For months, the United States and other NATO members have sent billions of dollars worth of weapons and equipment into Ukraine to help it fight back against Russia.
In the U.S. weapons industry, the normal production level for artillery rounds for the 155 millimeter howitzer — a long-range heavy artillery weapon currently used on the battlefields of Ukraine — is about 30,000 rounds per year in peacetime.
The Ukrainian soldiers fighting invading Russian forces go through that amount in roughly two weeks.
That’s according to Dave Des Roches, an associate professor and senior military fellow at the U.S. National Defense University. And he’s worried.
“I’m greatly concerned. Unless we have new production, which takes months to ramp up, we’re not going to have the ability to supply the Ukrainians,” Des Roches told CNBC.
Europe is running low, too. “The military stocks of most [European NATO] member states have been, I wouldn’t say exhausted, but depleted in a high proportion, because we have been providing a lot of capacity to the Ukrainians,” Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said earlier this month.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg held a special meeting of the alliance’s arms directors on Tuesday to discuss ways to refill member nations’ weapons stockpiles.
Military analysts point to a root issue: Western nations have been producing arms at much smaller volumes during peacetime, with governments opting to slim down very expensive manufacturing and only producing weapons as needed. Some of the weapons that are running low are no longer being produced, and highly skilled labor and experience are required for their production — things that have been in short supply across the U.S. manufacturing sector for years.
A US M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) firing salvoes during a military exercise on June 30, 2022. The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that the U.S. will be sending Ukraine another $270 million in security assistance, a package which will include high mobility artillery rocket systems and a significant number of tactical drones.
Indeed, Stoltenberg said during last week’s U.N. General Assembly that NATO members need to reinvest in their industrial bases in the arms sector.
“We are now working with industry to increase production of weapons and ammunition,” Stoltenberg told The New York Times, adding that countries needed to encourage arms makers to expand their capacity longer term by putting in more weapons orders.
But ramping up defense production is no quick or easy feat.
The U.S. has been by far the largest supplier of military aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, providing $15.2 billion in weapons packages to date since Moscow invaded its neighbor in late February. Several of the American-made weapons have been game changers for the Ukrainians; particularly the 155 mm howitzers and long-range heavy artillery like the Lockheed Martin-made HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System). And the Biden administration has said it will support its ally Ukraine for “as long as it takes” to defeat Russia.
That means a whole lot more weapons.
The U.S. has essentially run out of the 155 mm howitzers to give to Ukraine; to send any more, it would have to dip into its own stocks reserved for U.S. military units that use them for training and readiness. But that’s a no-go for the Pentagon, military analysts say, meaning the supplies reserved for U.S. operations are highly unlikely to be affected.
There are a number of systems where I think the Department of Defense has reached the levels where it’s not willing to provide more of that particular system to Ukraine,” said Mark Cancian, a former U.S. Marine Corps colonel and a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
That’s because “the United States needs to maintain stockpiles to support war plans,” Cancian said. “For some munitions, the driving war plan would be a conflict with China over Taiwan or in the South China Sea; for others, particularly ground systems, the driving war plan would be North Korea or Europe.”
What this means for Ukrainian forces is that some of their most crucial battlefield equipment – like the 155 mm howitzer – is having to be replaced with older and less optimum weaponry like the 105 mm howitzer, which has a smaller payload and a shorter range.
“And that’s a problem for the Ukrainians,” Des Roches says, because “range is critical in this war. This is an artillery war.”
A boy walks past a graffiti on a wall depicting a Ukrainian serviceman making a shot with a US-made Javelin portable anti-tank missile system, in Kyiv, on July 29, 2022.
The Javelin, produced by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has gained an iconic role in Ukraine — the shoulder-fired, precision-guided anti-tank missile has been indispensable in combating Russian tanks. But production in the U.S. is low at a rate of around 800 per year, and Washington has now sent some 8,500 to Ukraine, according to the CSIS — more than a decades’ worth of production.
Ukrainian soldiers take pictures of a mural titled ‘Saint Javelin’ dedicated to the U.S.-made portable surface-to-air missile has been unveiled on the side of a Kyiv apartment block on May 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The artwork by illustrator and artist Chris Shaw is in reference to the Javelin missile donated to Ukrainian troops to battle against the Russian invasion.
Christopher Furlong | Getty Images
President Joe Biden visited a Javelin plant in Alabama in May, saying he would “make sure the United States and our allies can replenish our own stocks of weapons to replace what we’ve sent to Ukraine.” But, he added, “this fight is not going to be cheap.”
The Pentagon has ordered hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of new Javelins, but ramping up takes time — the numerous suppliers that provide the chemicals and computer chips for each missile can’t all be sufficiently sped up. And hiring, vetting and training people to build the technology also takes time. It could take between one and four years for the U.S. to boost overall weapons production significantly, Cancian said.
“We need to put our defense industrial base on a wartime footing,” Des Roches said. “And I don’t see any indication that we have.”
The U.S. Department of Defense disputed the suggestion that the U.S. is running low on its weapons stockpiles for Ukraine.
“The Department has provided a mix of capabilities to Ukraine – we, and they, are not over-reliant on any one system,” DOD spokesperson Jessica Maxwell told CNBC in an email. “We have been able to transfer equipment from U.S. stocks to Ukraine while managing risks to military readiness.”
The Pentagon is “working with industry to replenish depleted stocks on an accelerated basis,” Maxwell said. “This includes providing funding to buy more equipment, set up new production lines, and support additional worker shifts. We still have the necessary inventory for our needs.”
The DOD’s latest military assistance package, she added, “underscores the lasting nature of our commitment and represents a sustainable, multi-year investment in critical capabilities for Ukraine.”
A Lockheed Martin spokesman, when contacted for comment, referenced an April interview during which the company’s CEO, Jim Taiclet, told CNBC: “We’ve got to get our supply chain ramped up, we’ve got to have some capacity, which we’re already investing to do. And then the deliveries happen, say, six, 12, 18 months down the road.”
In the meantime, Ukraine can look elsewhere for suppliers — for instance South Korea, which has a formidable weapons sector and in August signed a sale to Poland for $5.7 billion worth of tanks and howitzers. Ukrainian forces will also have to work with replacementweapons that are often less optimal.
A Ukrainian serviceman mans a position in a trench on the front line near Avdiivka, Donetsk region on June 18, 2022 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Anatolii Stepanov | AFP | Getty Images
Jack Watling, an expert on land warfare at the Royal United Services Institute in London, believes there is still ample scope for Ukraine to supply itself with many of the weapons it needs.
“There is sufficient time to resolve that problem before it becomes critical in terms of stepping up manufacture,” Watling said, noting that Kyiv can source certain ammunition from countries that don’t immediately need theirs, or whose stocks are about to expire.
“So we can continue to supply Ukraine,” Watling said, “but there is a point where especially with certain critical natures, the Ukrainians will need to be cautious about their rate of expenditure and where they prioritize those munitions, because there isn’t an infinite supply.”
Hyderabad: To clear the extra rush of passengers during November and December, the South Central Railway would extend the run of as many as 100 special trains from various destinations.
Accordingly, trains including Tirupati – Aurangabad between November 6 to 27, Aurangabad – Tirupati, between November 7 to 28, Tirupati – Akola between November 4 to December 30 and Akola – Tirupati will be operated between November 6 to January 1, 2023.
Hyderabad: SCR new train time table from October 1
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Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) on Wednesday released a new public time table which comes into effect from October 1.
The salient features of new time table includes information pertaining to introduction of new trains, conversion of Mail/Express trains to Superfast Express and Passenger to Express trains, diversion of trains, speeding up of trains, change in terminals over SCR.
SCR advised passengers travelling from October 1 to check the actual train timings before the commencement of their journey. The information pertaining to the trains and changes in the timings at the related stations can be availed either visiting the IRCTC website (www.irctc.co.in), National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by approaching the station manager/enquiry counter of railway stations concerned.
In a horrifying incident, a 22-foot-long python ate a 54-year-old woman in Indonesia. As per the police, a search started after the victim, identified as 54-year-old Jahrah, did not come home after collecting rubber from a plantation in the Jambi region. While speaking to CNN Indonesia, Betara Jambi Police Chief AKP Herafa said that the victim’s husband searched the entire area. He only found her sandals, headscarf, jacket, and knife. The next day, the husband, along with his search party, came across a giant snake with a swollen midsection.
It is being assumed that the python might have bit Jahrah, then wrapped itself around her before swallowing her. It would have taken at least two hours. Image of the python have been uploaded on Twitter. Have a look:
There are plenty of boardwalk hikes in Texas that feel like fairytales come to life, but none quite compare to the boardwalk that stretches across Lake Weatherford. A true hidden gem, this scenic journey lets you walk on top of the water for a magical adventure.
Boardwalk hikes are no ordinary trails. They allow you to walk on water and provide a unique opportunity to observe the flora and fauna that live on and below the surface.
One of the best boardwalk hikes in Texas is also one of our state’s most hidden gems. Located on Lake Weatherford, the longest floating boardwalk in the U.S. stretches over 4,300 feet long across the water.
Not only is the trail flat from end to end, making it among the most epic easy hikes in the state, but it’s also incredibly scenic.
Although the lake is prone to low water levels during periods of drought, the dense foliage in and around the water is always a sight to marvel at.
You’ll see everything from the tiniest lily pads to towering trees that have been around for ages. No matter how small, everything along the trail plays an integral role in the lake’s complex ecosystem.
The boardwalk meanders in all different directions as it leads from one side of the lake to the other, so you’ll get to take in the view from a variety of perspectives.
Be sure to stop along the way to revel in the peace and tranquility, with only the gentle sounds of nature interrupting the silence. There are also plenty of benches you can stop at to read a book or just enjoy some quiet time!
Since the trail is open from before dawn until well after dusk, you can rest assured that, no matter your schedule, you can carve out a bit of time for a stroll.
There is also a pavilion near the boardwalk that is available for rent on an hourly basis. Host your next birthday party or family gathering here for an experience the whole group will treasure!
Have you ever walked across Lake Weatherford on the longest floating boardwalk in the country? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby small town that’s been voted one of the best places to visit in America.
Bengaluru: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said she was devastated to lose her husband and will miss him profoundly.
John Shaw, who had served the Bengaluru-headquartered biopharmaceutical company as the Vice-Chairman and Non-Executive Director for over 22 years, passed away at a private hospital here on Monday.
“I am devastated to lose my husband, my mentor and soul mate. I will always be spiritually guided by John as I pursue my purpose. Rest in Peace my darling John. Thank you for making my life so very special. I will miss you profoundly,” Mazumdar-Shah said.
John Shaw, a Scotsman and Indophile, headed a leading textiles MNC Madura Coats as Chairman and Managing Director before joining Biocon in 1999.
“He has contributed majorly to the transformation of Biocon from a small enzymes company to a globally recognised biopharmaceutical company and has played an important role in ensuring the highest levels of corporate governance in the company, as well as, in the financial and strategic development of the group,” the company said.
Mia Bhuta | FIFA media via Getty Images / USYNT Twitter
“India has so much potential. There’s so much talent here. The world needs to invest in them more. They need to believe in young girls and give them the opportunities to succeed. And I think they can go really far.”
Even after a whirlwind three days where Indian-origin Mia Bhuta grabbed headlines and scored arguably the best goal of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, she never loses sight of her goal to inspire young Indian girls, to champion better things for women’s football, be an ambassador for the game.
Lofty ambitions for a 16-year-old? Maybe, but then again Mia is no ordinary teenager.
The Pittsburgh native’s talent with her feet is immediately apparent – as is her composure and poise when speaking to the media. The consensus amongst the Indian journalists interviewing her was maybe that’s ‘just the confidence of an American teenager’. We are swiftly disavowed of that notion in a Zoom call, when even grizzled old veterans of the Pittsburgh media remark that they’ve never seen a youth-team player be as articulate.
Ironically, it’s one of the few moments when Mia’s left speechless – “…er I’m glad it’s good?” she laughs.
Aaron Heifetz, the long-serving press officer for the US national team, speaks of Mia in glowing terms. The affection is palpable, and almost like a proud father, he shows a small group of media gathered to watch the USA train, childhood photos of Mia growing up.
Her actual father? Also very proud, after taking in Team USA’s 8-0 win over India from the stands and waiting over an hour after to meet Mia, despite the stadium lights being shut down. Why an hour? Well, Mia was one of two randomly selected players to go for doping control after the game – and it’s also where she found out Megan Rapinoe had congratulated her on social media.
“Yeah, that was crazy. She’s someone that I’ve always looked up to. She’s an incredible player, so I look up to her for her abilities on the field. But off the field, she just seems like an even better person. I’ve never met her personally, but I’ve just seen how much she’s done for the game and how much she speaks up on other matters that are important to her. So I also look up to her for those reasons.”
Ironically, it’s one of the few moments when Mia’s left speechless – “…er I’m glad it’s good?” she laughs.
Aaron Heifetz, the long-serving press officer for the US national team, speaks of Mia in glowing terms. The affection is palpable, and almost like a proud father, he shows a small group of media gathered to watch the USA train, childhood photos of Mia growing up.
Her actual father? Also very proud, after taking in Team USA’s 8-0 win over India from the stands and waiting over an hour after to meet Mia, despite the stadium lights being shut down. Why an hour? Well, Mia was one of two randomly selected players to go for doping control after the game – and it’s also where she found out Megan Rapinoe had congratulated her on social media.
“Yeah, that was crazy. She’s someone that I’ve always looked up to. She’s an incredible player, so I look up to her for her abilities on the field. But off the field, she just seems like an even better person. I’ve never met her personally, but I’ve just seen how much she’s done for the game and how much she speaks up on other matters that are important to her. So I also look up to her for those reasons.”
𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙩 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚‼︎ #U17WYNT midfielder Mia Bhuta dared to dream big, and now she inspires others to do the same
She made such an impact on the world of soccer and she’s one of the reasons why now girls like me have so many opportunities in the United States. So just having someone like her supporting me really meant so much. It was like an incredible moment. I still can’t even believe that she knows who I am.”
Like Rapinoe, the world is waking up to Mia’s incredible story, which began with Vyom Bhuta, her father, leaving Rajkot for the US at the age of 16, pursuing a tennis dream and better educational opportunities as an exchange student, initially in New York. Vyom later went to Mercyhurst, PA for college, where he met Mia’s mom, who was from Pittsburgh. Decades later, Mia’s parents were in the stands screaming as their daughter scored in India, against India.
“They’re one of the main reasons why I’ve been able to make it here. They’ve sacrificed so much for me to be here, and honestly, if it wasn’t for them, I know I would not be here. My parents have done so much just to help with my development.”
It wasn’t just Mia’s immediate family that was glad, extended family group chats of relatives in India were inundated with videos of her goal. Even her grandfather, recovering from surgery in a hospital, has been doing better after being shown her history-making strike.
Yet, amidst all the congratulatory messages that blew up Mia’s phone following her strike (she even had teammate and close friend, Gisele Thompson, lock her out of her phone so she could focus), she holds dear the messages from young Indian girls, who’ve let her known she’s inspired them.
And she’s been inspired too. Inspired to ask the world to do better for women’s football, saying, “We’ve seen in a lot of countries that girls don’t have the same opportunities to play sports. So first off, it’s a call to everyone else around the world that, hey, we need your support. In the past, we’ve seen women have a large impact on their families, but I think now we’re starting to have a significant impact on society and we have a larger scope of influence. So when I play, I hope to encourage young girls to continue to believe in themselves and know that with hard work they can achieve anything.”
There’s still a tournament to focus on, though, and even after this World Cup, Mia plans on heading off to Stanford (enrolling a semester early), but doesn’t want to turn pro yet. “I really do value my education, so that’s kind of what’s up next for me,” she says. There’s little doubt now that she’s definitely had an Indian upbringing.
It only follows then, that being a young Indian-American girl, which player could have inspired her to take up the sport?
“Messi, he was the first soccer player that I looked up to. I’m a huge Barca fan. I know he’s gone now, but that was the team that I loved growing up. He’s one of the best players to ever play…incredible. He’s amazing.”
File Photo The air pollution level in the city was categorized unhealthy with the Air Quality Index (AQI) of 159, according to the data on IQAir website on October 21.
Hyderabad: Among major Indian cities, Hyderabad is ranked as the fourth most polluted city after Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai and it is the most polluted mega city in the southern part of the country.
The air pollution level in the city was categorized unhealthy with the Air Quality Index (AQI) of 159, according to the data on IQAir website on October 21.
The main pollutant was Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 or small particles with the primary sources of this being automobiles and industries. Analysts say vehicles contribute one-third of the air pollution in the city.
PM2.5 concentration in Hyderabad was 70.4 micrograms per cubic metre of air. This was 14.1 times the World Health Organisation (WHO) annual air quality guideline value.
Experts have attributed vehicular pollution as the single biggest reason for deteriorating air quality in Hyderabad in addition to fossil fuel burning, construction, opening landfill burning and landfill fires of solid waste
Like many other cities in India and the world, Hyderabad failed to meet the WHO air quality criteria of 5 micrograms per cubic metre of air.
According to healthcare practitioners small particles pose the greatest risk to human health. While the nose can filter most coarse particles, fine and ultrafine particles are inhaled deeper into the lungs where they can be deposited or even pass into the bloodstream.
As per the World Air Quality Report 2021 by IQAir, a Swiss-based air quality technology company, during 2021 Hyderabad was found to be the fourth-worst polluted city in India with rise in PM 2.5 levels from 34.7 micrograms per cubic metre of air in 2020 to 39.4 in 2021.
The PM 2.5 level in the city had declined between 2017 and 2020 and this was attributed to green drive and strict automobile emission norms. However, the report noted that it began to rise in 2021.
The report revealed that while the average PM 2.5 during 2021 was 39.4 micrograms per cubic metre of air, it touched as high as 68.4 during December. July was relatively better with PM 2.5 hovering in the 12 micrograms per cubic metre of air range. However, even this is twice the value of 5 the permissible limit set by the WHO.
The pollution level of various Indian cities were analysed between November 20, 2020 to November 20, 2021 and the results were compared with both the prescribed air quality standards as referred by WHO and National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQS).
The report found that in terms of PM2.5, Hyderabad had an annual average of a little over 40 points, higher than NAAQS and WHO annual standards which are at 40 points and 5 points respectively. In terms of PM 10, the city had an annual average of 75 to 80 points. The NAAQS and WHO annual standards suggest this pollutant must not exceed 60 points and 15 points respectively.
Amongst the six pollution monitoring sites, the highest annual pollution levels were observed in Sanath Nagar, followed by Zoo Park and Bolarum both in terms of PM 2.5 and PM 10.
Air pollution is a significant contributor to illness and increased mortality rates and can be measured by the Air Quality Index (AQI).
The AQI quantifies five air pollutants (Ground level ozone, Carbon monoxide, Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) AQI of 0 to 50 is consistent with good air quality; AQI of 51 to 100 is consistent with moderate air quality, AQI of greater than 100 is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, value greater than 300 signifies hazardous conditions.
Higher air pollution levels are associated with increased cardiovascular, respiratory illnesses and increased frequency and severity of Covid-19 infections.
According to Dr V.V. Ramana Prasad, Consultant Pulmonologist, KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, as vehicular pollution increased along with seasonal viral infections, people who are getting exposed to pollution are developing new onset bronchial asthma with symptoms of cold sneezing chest discomfort dry cough and wheezing.
“Few of the elderly patients with Comorbidities like diabetes, chronic kidney and liver diseases are developing pneumonias both bacterial and viral due to excessive exposure to pollution and cool weather. Avoiding the indoor and outdoor pollution, quitting smoking, wearing proper masks at polluted workplaces and taking influenza and pneumococcal vaccines prevents pollution related lung diseases,” he said.
Dr. R. Aditya Vadan, Consultant Pulmonology, SLG Hospitals, believes that air pollution and lung health go hand in hand. More the pollution, worse the lung function and overall health of an individual.
“In general northern states in India are more polluted than the southern states. However among the southern states Hyderabad would be among the top 2 or 3 highly polluted cities in terms of air pollution,” he said.
“The population could develop pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma Copd contact dermatitis, bladder cancer, peripheral neuropathy, or pulmonary fibrosis due to occupational/environmental exposures. Interestingly most of the conditions are partially or completely reversible once the exposure is off. We notice people living in highly polluted areas have poor asthma control in spite of adequate treatment. When they relocate to a non polluted or less polluted area their symptoms tend to decrease.
“I suggest all my patients move to a less polluted or if possible to a non polluted area. I also suggest everyone to wear a mask while leaving their homes, preferably the one which protects against PM2.5 and PM10 as the levels of these pollutants are on a rise,” he added.
In January 2022, the government ofTelangana had constituted a state level monitoring and implementation committee to improve air quality in Hyderabad.
The nine-member committee is headed by the chief secretary. It was constituted for implementation of 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations to million plus cities for augmenting the measures to improve air quality.
The committee members include special chief secretary, environment, secretary, state urban development department, representative of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), chairman, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), secretary, state transport department, a representative from the state chamber of commerce and industries, commissioner and director of municipal administration and commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
However, there is still no official word on whether the committee made recommendations or any action was taken on the same.
According to sources, Khan will be questioned about her association with the Bambiha gang, an arch-rival of the Bishnoi gang, that allegedly orchestrated the murder of Moosewala.
New Delhi: In a first, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Tuesday summoned popular Punjabi playback singer Afsana Khan, a close friend of deceased singer Sidhu Moose Wala, in an ongoing investigation into criminal-gangster terror syndicates.
Currently, she is being interrogated at the NIA headquarters in the capital.
According to sources in the agency, Khan was due to be questioned about her association with the Bambiha gang, an arch-rival of the Bishnoi gang.
The rival gang is alleged to have orchestrated the murder of Moose Wala, as they suspected him to be close to the Bambiha gang.
Khan was also very close to Moose Wala, who was present at her wedding and had entered the venue with the bride.
According to sources, Khan will be questioned about her association with Bambiha gang and its members, including Armenia-based Lucky Gaurav Patial and Sukhpreet Singh Budha.
“Khan has also been going abroad for shows and we have found some international linkages which are under probe. The funds are also being probed,” a source said.
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, after returning from Buckingham Palace where he was formally appointed to the post by Britain’s King Charles III. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
The 42-year-old investment banker-turned-politician Rishi Sunak on 25 October was sworn-in as UK’s first Indian-origin British Prime Minister.
Delivering his first speech for the first time as prime minister from lectern outside Downing Street, Sunak said that he is determined to “fix the mistakes” made by his predecessor Liz Truss.
Here’s what Sunak said:
1) Britain acing profound economic crisis: Sunak began his speech, he said, “Right now our country is facing a profound economic crisis,” adding, “The aftermath of Covid still lingers.”
2) Mistakes were need to be fixed: Referring to the mistakes made by his predecessor Liz Truss, PM Sunak said that he admired her restlessness to create change.
“Not born of ill will or bad intentions, quite the opposite. But mistakes nonetheless,” he said, adding that he is determined to “fix the mistakes” made by his predecessor.
Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee, announces that Rishi Sunak is to become the new leader of the Conservative party in the Houses of Parliament in London,
Outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss, UK leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt, and Congress leader P Chidambaram were among the new Tory leader’s other well-wishers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated UK’s next Prime Minister, the Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, in a tweet, saying, “I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2023.”
It is a “groundbreaking milestone” that Rishi Sunak will become the UK’s next prime minister, US President Joe Biden has said as he marked Diwali.
The police deployed Rapid Action Force and local civil police for maintaining law and order. The deployment will continue till Wednesday when the rush will decrease.
Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees thronged the Bhagya Lakshmi temple, adjacent to the Charminar, to offer prayers on the occasion of Diwali on Monday evening. The temple will allow people to have ‘darshan’ at the temple till 3 a.m and later close the temple for the day due to partial solar eclipse.
Devotees from across the city visit the temple on Diwali to seek blessings of the deity. The temple committee as a tradition hands over a currency coin as a gift to the visitors.
Long queues were witnessed at the temple stretching until Gulzar Houz and beyond and local traders put up banners to welcome the devotees. Free drinking water supply arrangements are made.
Devotees consider visiting the temple auspicious on Diwali festival. Since, last few years the crowd at the temple swells on the festival days and the temple is decorated with flowers and special lights.
The police deployed Rapid Action Force and local civil police for maintaining law and order. The deployment will continue till Wednesday when the rush will decrease.
Diwali is observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar and it is believed that on this day Lord Rama (the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu) returned from a 14-year-long exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demon king Ravan.
Ganga–Jamuni Tehzeeb (Hindustanifor Ganges–Yamuna Culture), also spelled as Ganga-Jamni Tehzeeb or just Hindustani Tehzeeb, is the high culture that arose in the Yamuna-Gangetic plains of northern India, the Hindustan region,[1][2] a syncretic fusionof Hindu Yamuna-Gangetic society with the IslamicPersian culture.[3][4][5][6][7][8]With the rise of Persianate control over the subcontinent, the tehzeeb also spread, especially along the wider Indo-Gangetic Plains. Contemporarily, Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb conveys either the syncretic Indo-Persian civilization or the specific Hindu-Muslim brotherhood.[9]
The culture arose following the Persianate control of the Gangetic plains, especially along the tributary Yamunawhich includes Delhi from where the native tongue(Khariboli) of which evolved into Hindavi or Hindustani, a prestigesociolect of the cultured, eventually becoming the basis for a lingua franca on the plains and beyond before standardization into Hindi and Urdu during the British Raj. The tehzeebincludes a particular style of speech, literature, recreation, costume, manners, worldview, art, architecture and cuisine which more or less pervades the Hindustan region of the plains, Northern South Asia as a whole and the old city of Hyderabad in South India.
Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, is a poetic Awadhi phrase for the distinctive and syncretic Hindu-Muslim culture, is reflected in the fused spiritual connotations, forms, symbols, aesthetics, crafts and weaves, for example, Kashmiri Muslim carpet makers feature Durga in their patterns, Muslim sculptors making idols of Durga, and Hindu craftsmen create the Muharramtazia.[12][8][13]
All is not well in and around the Arabian Sea. While Iran tried to steal U.S. unmanned surface vessels, tensions are also brewing between the U.S. and its seasoned ally Saudi Arabia. Against this backdrop, a U.S. nuclear submarine has made a rare and startling appearance in the region.
General Erik Kurilla, commander of Centom, conducted a visit aboard the USS West Virginia, a US Navy Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine at an undisclosed location at sea in international waters in the Arabian Sea. Photo: US Central Command
In a highly unusual move, the U.S. Central Command revealed that an Ohio-class nuclear submarine was sailing in the Arabian Sea. The announcement was made as the top U.S. military commander for the Middle East boarded the ballistic missile submarine to assess the Navy’s capability.
General Erik Kurilla went aboard the USS West Virginia submarine for about eight hours as the submarine rose to the surface and appeared at an unknown location in the Arabian Sea.
About 14 Ohio class ballistic missile submarines, also known as SSBNs, are currently active in the U.S. Navy. While the maximum load out for the Ohio SSBNs was 24 Trident nuclear-armed submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) earlier, it has been reduced to 20 due to arms control agreements with Russia.
General Kurilla said in a statement: “I was thoroughly impressed with the crew of the USS West Virginia; these sailors represent the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and discipline across the U.S. military.”
He added, “These submarines are the crown jewel of the nuclear triad, and West Virginia demonstrates the flexibility, survivability, readiness, and capability of USCENTCOM and USSTRATCOM [U.S. Strategic Command] forces at sea.”
It is pertinent to note that it is an extremely unlikely move on the part of the U.S. military to disclose the location of its nuclear submarines, so rare that it has only been done a few times in the past.
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Mohammad bin Salman is expected to visit India in mid-November while on his way to the G20 summit in Indonesia’s Bali.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who visited Riyadh in September for bilateral talks, had conveyed Mr. Modi’s invitation to Mr. Salman, asking him to visit at an “early date”. Sources say the visit of the Saudi leader could cast doubt over Mr. Modi’s attendance at meetings with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the 18-member East Asian Summit (EAS) leaders meeting in Cambodia around the same time.
During their meeting, PM Salman and PM Modi are expected to exchange views on the present energy security scenario due to the Russian war in Ukraine, and the western coalition sanctions that neither Indianor the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has joined. The visit has geopolitical significance given U.S.-Saudi tensions over oil production cuts by the OPEC+ grouping that includes Russia, after which U.S. President Joseph Biden, who will also be in Bali, had warned of “consequences” for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Next UK Prime Minister LIVE Updates: Rishi Sunak- who was defeated by Liz Truss in the leadership contest- has the public endorsement of 145 Tory MPs
Next UK Prime Minister LIVE Updates: Britain’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Conservative MP, Rishi Sunak.
Rishi Sunak is set to be UK’s next prime minister as Penny Mordaunt- the only other candidate- is scrambling to persuade Tory MPs for support. Boris Johnson, who was expected to declare his bid for the prime minister post again withdrew from the race late last night.
Rishi Sunak– who was defeated by Liz Truss in the leadership contest- has the public endorsement of more than half of Tory MPs while Penny Mordaunt has just just 26 Tory MPs backing her till now – far below the 100 MP threshold which candidates need to hit by this afternoon if they wish to make it onto the ballot paper
Senior Tories visit Rishi Sunak’s campaign office, BBC reports
Several prominent Conservative MPs visited Rishi Sunak’s campaign headquarters, BBC reported. Kemi Badenoch, the International Trade Secretary, and Gavin Williamson, the former education secretary, both stopped off at Rishi Sunak’s office.
Karen Darke has been paralyzed from the chest down following a sea cliff climbing accident when she was only 21. She turned 51 this year.
A Paralympic Gold Medalist, para-triathlete, and author, Karen Darke has travelled the world despite her limitations. Karen was one of the many foreigners who entered Bhutan on September 23.
Karen and her team of nine other foreigners cycled from Paro to Bumthang. She said that it had been a lifelong dream to visit Bhutan.
I wanted to come to Bhutan 30 years ago when I first heard about it,” she said.
Ever since her recovery, Karen has been able to hand-cycle around many of the Himalayan ranges in countries such as Pakistan, India, and Nepal but never Bhutan.
“The fabric of Buddhism, of compassion and of kindness is so strong here and that makes it a special country, it is a privilege to be here,” she said.
She said that the USD 200 sustainable development fund was a very interesting module that would ensure Bhutan manage its foreign visitors while also serving as a means to increase the nation’s income.
“The SDF safeguards Bhutan’s unique identity that focuses on the values of sustainability and protection of the natural environment. For most people, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit,” she added.
Karen said that the values that the country is trying to promote are something that every Bhutanese embodies.
“Everywhere we’ve been you just feel like people care for each other, the environment and for nature. So it is very special for us to come and experience that,” she said.
Karen shared that she was able to feel the ‘High Value’ that the country wants foreigners to find when visiting.
“Where else do you get to sleep in a monastery with the monks and chant prayers at 4 in the morning with nuns and have dinner with a reincarnated Rinpoche,” she said. “It really has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
The nation’s apex body vested with the duty of constructing roads, highways and other transportation-related tasks – the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently announced a significant plan that it’s contemplating to execute. The Center is exploring a proposal under which it would take over state roadways with high traffic densities for expansion, according to Nitin Gadkari, the union minister in charge of MoRTH. A state roadway will be made four or six lanes wide by the Center, and it will then collect tolls for 25 years before giving the asset back to the state.
The union minister while speaking at a conference held by the Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI) said, ” We will take that highway from the state government (and) will collect the toll. ” Gadkari voiced confidence that, after a period of 12–13 years, the money being spent on a specified highway’s expansion, together with interests and land acquisition fees, will be entirely recovered from those state roadways. In addition, he pushed for collaboration in infrastructure investment and urged that the investments in the industry will be risk-free and profitable for the nation.
Gadkari during the conference also added, “The financial markets need to come up with innovative models to fund India’s Infrastructure growth. We are inviting investments in the PPP model. We can export energy to the world if we channel our investments to waste management, green hydrogen, solar, and several such projects. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Science, and Technology is the wealth of future India,”
However, the MoRTh chief did not go into further specifics on how the evinced plan, including whether the Centre is in discussions with any states, the overall budget, or whether such an activity would be carried out in collaboration with a commercial firm. Although what the minister did mention was the number of ongoing projects, including 75 access-controlled expressways that would enable quicker circulation of people and commodities around the nation.
According to Gadkari, the Maharashtra state capital would be accessible by car in five hours thanks to a proposal to build an expressway between Bengaluru and Mumbai. He further stated that there are many chances in the road sector thanks to the work done and the intentions of the government in his virtual speech to the investors in the audience. The minister stated that the internal rate of return on such investments will be extremely excellent. Although it was added by Gadkari that the only thing he is now concerned about is currency volatility, which makes the landing cost of foreign currency due to hedging very expensive.
He also added that the government believes that the total revenue of the auto industry is predicted to increase by a factor of two over the course of the next five years, from Rs 7.5 lakh crore to Rs 15 lakh crore. Gadkari stated without providing a timeframe for the same that the administration is particularly keen on developing public choices and anticipates that the number of buses would increase from the current 1.5 lakh to 10 lakh. According to Gadkari, there is also a proposal to create “bus ports” that are similar to airports, where the Center would transform bus depots that are situated on prestigious properties into upscale facilities with hotels and restaurants.
The Trans Bhutan Trail passes through various monasteries and fortresses along its way. PIC COURTESY KEN SPENCE
It’s true that some of the world’s most gorgeous scenery is off-limits to all but those who lace up their boots and head into the wild. This is what I did after landing in Bhutan to walk the Trans Bhutan Trail after the country finally reopened for tourism on September 23.
The trail history
For hundreds of years, the Trans Bhutan Trail was an important trade, pilgrimage and communication route. In fact, until the 1906s when the national highway was constructed, it was the only way to travel across the country. For the first time in 60 years, the kingdom of Bhutan has opened this sacred hiking trail that traverses from Haa in the west of Bhutan to Trashigang in the east (near the Tibet border) and spans 403 km.
Hiking the entire trail takes about a month, but because it’s broken into sections you can choose the length of your hike. Day hike or multi-day journey, solo or with a group — there is something for every trekker. I chose a three-hour trek from Dochula Pass to Thingleygang to dip my toes into the trail. This section of the trail is considered one of the most beautiful, coursing through rhododendron forests and soaring trees whispering the ancient secrets of this mystical region. The colourful prayer flags tied to the trees add a spiritual dimension while the mighty Himalayas behind the veil of thick mists look like a spectacular painting. Though the hike isn’t technically difficult, I was soon breathless from the ascent and descent. After three hours and 30 minutes, a sloping pathway takes us to a small group of village houses built in the distinct Bhutanese style featuring carved timber windowpanes and wood-lined arched roofs. This is also the spot where our car for the onward journey is parked. The pleasantly exhausting day ends at a campsite with other hikers eager to swap stories and toast the day’s accomplishments.
A vacation beyond walks
The Trans Bhutan Trail is not just a series of endless treks but also involves Bhutan’s famous sights along the way. In Punakha, a visit to the Chimi Lhakhang (also known as the Fertility Temple) is on the itinerary. This revered place of magic and miracles is where women struggling to conceive are made to carry a wooden phallus around the temple three times. Then there is the Punakha Dzong arguably the most beautiful dzong in the country and one of the top three sights in Bhutan, the two others being the Tiger Nest Monastery and Dochula Pass. Access to the dzong is across through a suspension bridge and the entry is via steep wooden stairs. The massive gold statues of the Buddha, exceptional murals and courtyards studded with bodhi trees make this dzong one of the most impressive in Bhutan. Enthused by the success of my maiden trek in Bhutan, I attempted another one along the Trans Bhutan Trail — Simtokha to Hongtsho.
This one was epic mainly because of the scenery and the remoteness of the trek which was absolutely extraordinary. The well-marked trail is full of enchantment with plank walkways and bridges that cross swampy bogs and summer streams. But the thrills don’t come easy. The path is rocky, uneven and frequently steep. But giddying views of mystical streams, sculpted mountains and deep and silent lakes make it all worth the extreme fatigue that follows the next day. There’s a definite ‘Lost World’ feel to this hike full of character. The reward at the end of this four-hour trek is a Bhutanese picnic lunch in an apple orchard.
Food & accommodation
Scrumptious Bhutanese delicacies are a major highlight of the trail. Expect lots of ema datsi(which literally means chilli and cheese) with every meal and steamed and fried momos with Bhutanese chilli sauce ezay. Rice is omnipresent as also puta or buckwheat noodles. Puffed red rice called zaow dunked in savoury butter tea is a national pastime. Stay options along the trail include campsites, heritage farmhouses, rural homestays and comfortable four-star hotels. No matter which part of the trail you choose to explore, you’re in for head-spinning views and tranquillity. Even the drive in between the treks is littered with rainbows! So dust off those hiking boots and hit the trail.
Bhutan fact file
Bhutan has only one airport, located in Paro. Two airlines Bhutan Airlines and Druk Air fly to Bhutan from Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai in India.
Indians visiting Bhutan will have to pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of Rs 1200 (US$15) per person per day. A pre-arranged guide, hotel accommodation and permits are essential. This can be arranged through a Bhutanese agent or independently.
The best months to visit Bhutan are March/April — for warm temperatures and stunning rhododendron blooms — and October/November — for clear Himalayan views and the most popular festivals.
There are various itineraries and packages to get a taste of the trail which starts from a week to a month to explore the entire length of the trail (403 km). Prices depend on the length of stay and accommodation chosen.
Amitabh Bachchan rushed to hospital after he cuts a vein.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he was recently rushed to a hospital here after he cut a vein on his left calf.
The cinema icon, who turned 80 earlier this year, shared the news on his official blog and said he had received stitches to control the bleeding.
“A jutting piece of metal sliced my left calve and managed to cut the vein .. the vein when cut spurts out the ‘red’ uncontrollably .. but had the nerve to get the doc and so into an OT and the stitching up .. with the assistance of team of staff and docs in time..,” Bachchan wrote.
“The throb is the control factor on KBC and it must be stated that those 3-4 hours on each episode, does take care of the… Its a little inoperative, but the will to continue in the similar spirit of measurement and tribe and class in range does give a hope and we cope… Its quite fresh and with opinion and advice (sic),” he added.
The Kaun Banega Crorepati host said doctors have advised him to not strain or try walking, even on a treadmill.
“In admittance the medical to not stand, to not move, to not strain on it by even a TreadMill walk is not permitted!! At times the satisfaction of the extreme may bring the joys or the griefs of existence…
But extremes do not and never last .. they either perish or leave an indelible mark .. at strategic places on the body or bodies .. that is an embarrassment .. takes a while to step out of it , so help me God .. !!! (sic)” Bachchan wrote.
On Saturday, the actor had posted photos from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati that showed him running with a bandage on his left leg.
“Running striding jogging on to work .. into that horizon of loud cheers and love .. and your PRAYERS,” he had written in the caption.
The numbers are stark – for the first time in India’s recent history, not only was there a decline in the female labour participation rate, but also a shrinking of the total number of women in the workforce.
Nearly 20 million Indian women quit work between 2004-05 to 2011-12
The labour force participation rate for women of working age declined from 42% in 1993-94 to 31% in 2011-12
Some 53% of the total drop – the largest chunk – happened among women aged 15-24 and living in villages
In rural areas, the female labour force participation rate dropped from 49% to 37.8% between 2004-05 and 2009-10
While more than 24 million men joined the work force between 2004-5 to 2009-10, the number of women in the the work force dropped by 21.7 million
Using data gleaned from successive rounds of National Sample Survey Organisation and census data, a team of researchers from World Bank have attempted to find out why this is happening.
“These are significant matters of concern. As India poises itself to increase economic growth and foster development, it is necessary to ensure that its labour force becomes fully inclusive of women,” says the study, authored by Luis A Andres, Basab Dasgupta, George Joseph, Vinoj Abraham and Maria Correia.
So what accounts for the unprecedented and puzzling drop in women’s participation in the workforce – at a time when India’s economy has grown at a steady pace?
Predictable social norms are attributed to women quitting work in India: marriage, motherhood, vexed gender relations and biases, and patriarchy.
But they may not be the only reasons. Marriage, for example, does affect the rate of participation of women in the workforce. But in villages, the workforce participation rate of married women has been found to be higher than that of unmarried women – whereas in the cities, the situation is reversed.
Significantly, rising aspirations and relative prosperity may be actually responsible for putting a large cohort of women out of work in India.
Remember, the largest drop has been in the villages.
After calculating the labour force participation rates and educational participation rates (young women in schools) the researchers believe that one plausible explanation for the drop in the participation rate among rural girls and women aged 15-24 is the recent expansion of secondary education and rapidly changing social norms leading to “more working age young females opting to continue their education rather than join the labour force early”.
The study says there has been a “larger response to income changes among the poor, rather than the wealthy, by sending children to school”.
Also, casual workers – mainly women – drop out of the workforce when wages increased for regular earners – mainly men – leading to the stabilisation of family incomes.
Whether it is in the corporate sector, entrepreneurship or political leadership, women are lagging behind men. (Source: Getty Images)
“Improved stability in family income can be understood as a disincentive for female household members to join the labour force,” says the study.
This largely resonates with the existing literature, which suggests that with rising household income levels, women in rural India withdraw from paid labour and engage in status production at home.”
But dropping or opting out of the workforce to go to school and get an education may not ensure that these women will eventually go to work.
After studying the relationship with the female labour participation rate and levels of educational achievements, the researchers found that having a high school-level education was “not found to be an incentive for women” to work.
The lowest rate of participation is among those who had secured school and high school education in the cities and villages. And the rate is actually highest among illiterates and college graduates.
But there has been a general drop in the rate in recent years, indicating that irrespective of educational attainments, “the incentive for women to participate in the workforce has declined over this period”.
The government on Wednesday transferred Nisha James, deputy commissioner of police (administration), Bengaluru, and posted her as Superintendent of Police, internal security division (ISD).
Many IPS officers and the police rank and file said her sudden transfer was the result of a pseudonymous complaint against her.
In Nisha’s place, the government has posted B M Laxmi Prasad, a 2014-batch IPS officer.
A senior police officer said the timing of her transfer was “demoralising.”
A few people posted in the police commissioner’s office, including officer superintendents (OS), first division assistants (FDAs) and second division assistants (SDAs), circulated a complaint written to M A Saleem, additional director general of police (administration), against James.
The complaint alleged harassment of staff and levelled wild allegations against her.
Saleem had told DH that no such complaint had been received at his office. James treated it as pseudonymous.
The transfer order was immediately followed by a movement order, directing James to get relieved of her DCP (administration) duties and take charge of her new role.
The same was directed to Prasad in the order. James didn’t leave her office until late Thursday evening.
During her tenure as DCP (administration), James ensured corruption-free postings of assistant sub-inspectors, head constables and police constables based on seniority.
The officers were allowed to choose the police station or section where they wished to work. This was against the earlier practice where transfers were ‘dictated by bribes and references’.
James ensured that low-ranking officers posted at a particular police station or the Central Crime Branch (CCB) for years were transferred.
The transparent postings left the clerical staff ‘with no extra income’. James was so scrupulous that she did not entertain the recommendations sent by the chief minister, the home minister and her own bosses.
James also did not renew the arms licences of citizens who had obtained them without valid reasons.
Many influential citizens had managed to get arms licences without any perceptible threat or necessity by taking help from senior police officers, including commissioners. Many of these people had complained to politicians against James.
The IPS officer also ensured transparency in all sections under her administration.
Whenever irregularities were found, she issued memos and withheld increments. Thus, she reportedly became a target for most of the clerical staff and policemen with vested interests. They all ganged up and complained against her.
When the government did not take action, they sent a copy of the complaint to mediapersons and ensured coverage.
Speaking to DH, many constables who received postings during James’s tenure said they did not have to pay anything.
Some officers, however, justified the IPS officer’s transfer, saying she had worked for almost three years in that position.
New Delhi: Actress, director, TV show host, and most importantly, an icon of grace in India – Simi Garewal had donned several hats on the professional front and been an icon in all. Now 75 (yes, 75), she is everything admirable but it seems that for her, the age clock stopped in the wee years itself. Yet, one can’t help but wonder how Simi Garewal managed to sustain the wow factor in her skin, hair and personality over the years. Turns out, it is credited to her workout regime, post-exercise rituals and love for fusion foods, the Blue Zone diet .
Read on to know the mini secrets to birthday girl Simi Garewal’s graceful ageing over the years.
Workouts followed by video games: In a 2014 interview, Simi Garewal revealed that she starts her workouts with a warm-up on a treadmill followed by exercise ball and Pilates for one hour every day. After workouts, the Do Badan actress plays video games till she is too exhausted to feel stressed.
A night owl: While talking about her sleep ritual, she revealed that she is a night owl – one who likes to work in the quiet of the night like writing scripts, doing research and solving puzzles. She also said that her brain peaks when the world is slumber and then goes to bed at sunrise.
No love for alcohol: Alcohol, an intoxicant, is often associated with the risk of high blood pressure, weight gain, cholesterol spike, fatty liver, cirrhosis and cancer. It is also known to speed up the pace of ageing – however, Garewal keeps away from that glass of wine by choice.
Love for fusion food: In the interview, Garewal admitted to being a fan of fusion food – Thai, French and Italian. Italian food, specifically the diet of Sardinia comes under the Blue Zone diet, a regime that is strongly associated with longevity and a part of the world with the highest concentration of longest-living people. And one the diet front, while talking about her weekday breakfast, she shared that the meal includes lemon tea followed by almond honey flakes with almond milk and seasonal fruit.
Au Naturel: Europe’s most beautiful places to visit Although it is not the biggest of continents, Europe has a lot to lure visitors from across the world. Other than luxurious beaches, limestone cliffs, sleepy little towns, and lavender fields, it also boasts of being home to some of the best mountain views on the planet. Here’s our pick of some of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe.
Fame is fickle – it is momentary and wanes as quickly as it rises. In such a scenario, youngsters today are in a mad rush to prove themselves, often leading to choices inappropriate for their age, especially in an industry like Bollywood. The latest to fall trap into the shining world of glamour seems to be 12-year-old Riva Arora, seen recently in a dance video with 45-year-old Mika Singh.
Riva is a child actor, best remembered for crying in a funeral scene in the movie URI in 2019 and playing a young Gunjan in Gunjan Saxena in 2020. Post that, Riva seemed to have worked hard and groomed herself for Bollywood as it is evident from her IG handle. However, she was recently seen in a dance video with Mika Singh that did not go down well with the masses. Netizens slammed the singer for romantically dancing with a girl young enough to be his daughter. Riva’s parents also came under the fire for encouraging Riva to take up such a project and the internet was seen seething in anger.
Comments like “Is she 12 for sure??? Unbelievable that this is even happening” and “She’s going to come out in a few years saying she was groomed by her parents and the industry. Poor girl😔 What the hell are her parents doing?!” also surfaced on the internet.
This is not the first time Riva has been in the news for an age inappropriate video – she was also recently seen in a reel with Karan Kundrra, who is 26 years older to her. Netizens also found a video of hers from when she was 11 that saw her abused and chained to a bed.
Unruly spectators attacking a police car after a football match in East Java last night. (AP pic)
PETALING JAYA: A total of 127 people died and 180 were injured following a stampede after a football match in Malang,East Java, Indonesia, last night.
According to a report in Jakarta Post, the incident happened after the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya ended.
Supporters invade the field after their team lost in a football match in East Java. (AP pic)
East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters that supporters from the losing team invaded the pitch, with police being forced to fire tear gas, triggering a stampede and cases of suffocation.Supporters invade the field after their team lost in a football match in East Java. (AP pic)
Two of the dead were police officers. Local news outlets said thousands of fans struggled to breathe and several eventually fainted.
News reports said up to 3,000 spectators took to the field after the match, out of a crowd of 40,000. At least 13 vehicles were damaged, including 10 police cars.
The Indonesian top league BRI Liga 1 has suspended games for a week following the match that Persebaya won 3-2 and an investigation has begun.
Veteran actor Asha Parekh was the star of the 68th National Film Awards on Friday as she was presented with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
But Malayalam singer Nanjiyamma too received a standing ovation as she stepped on to the platform in the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi to receive the Best Female Playback Singer award from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.Her beaming face brought a smile across the auditorium and it seemed Nanjiyamma was herself overwhelmed; her simplicity easily discernible as she acknowledged those applauding her. Nanjiyamma, the tribal singer from Attapadi had earned her award with the beautiful rendition of ‘Kalakatha’ in popular Malayalam movie ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ directed by the late Sachy.But Nanjiyamma continued to be a star attraction of the event throughout the day as she sang a few lines of her award-winning song for Asha Parekh.
Ajay Devgn received the National Award for Best Actor for his film Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero. This is Devgn’s third Best Actor award
Ajay Devgn shared his award with Soorarai Pottru actor Suriya. Soorarai Pottru also won Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Background Score and Best Feature Film awards.
Lyricist, poet and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir received the National award for Best Lyrics for his song in Saina.
Varun Buddhadev, the lead actor of Toolsidas Junior, earned a special mention from the jury at the 68th National Awards.
Vikram Vedha Box Office Review: Starring Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan, the film is a perfect successor for Bollywood after Brahmastra.
Vikram Vedha Box Office Review –
Star cast: Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Radhika Apte, Rohit Saraf, Sharib Hashmi, Yogita Bihani, Satyadeep Mishra & others
Producers: Bhushan Kumar, Vivek Agrawal, Chakravarthy, S. Sashikanth & Ramachandra
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There’s a negative wave against the remakes made in Bollywood. In the recent past, films like Bachchhan Paandey, Jersey and Laal Singh Chaddha tanked at the box office. There are several reasons behind their failure but being a remake definitely worked negatively for all these films. Vikram Vedha too had the same fear surrounding it, but the film sustained well through the hurdle and managed to grab attention through the trailer.
Thanks to the well cut and highly engaging trailer, VV created an air of excitement around it. However, the film didn’t get a deserved momentum due to low key promotions, which took the film in a zone where a thing like bumper opening was missing. However, it looked a like a film which we call “lambi race ka ghoda” at the box office.
There has been a lot of chatter of late over trouble in the paradise that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have built for each other after 4 years of marriage. Well, the could have steadily silenced all the trolls and troublemakers over the past few days, and if there was any doubt left over how rock-solid their marriage still is, the the Padmaavat actress and Cirkusactor have once and for all put all the malicious, completely unwarranted separation rumours to rest with a recent flirtatious exchange online, guaranteed to leaved all DeepVeer fans elated.
Heavy rains accompanied with thunder lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Monday evening, bringing down the temperatures and inundating low-lying areas and busy thoroughfares. The torrential rain impacted the commuter traffic, as roads at vital junctions in Hyderabad came under sheets of rainwater.
The southern and central parts of Hyderabad reported massive thunderstorms that remained active for nearly an hour. Areas that reported widespread thundershowers include Uppal, Nagole, LB Nagar, Tarnaka, Boduppal, Amberpet, OU, Nampally, Abids, Mehdipatnam, Malakpet . Several parts of Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Ameerpet, Punjagutta and Malkajgiri also received widespread showers.
Traffic Jams, Flooded Roads In Many Areas After Heavy Rain In Hyderabad
The body of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari who was reported missing a few days ago was recovered on Saturday from the Chilla canal in Rishikesh.
Pauri (Uttarakhand): In a major development in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, the family of the deceased refused to perform the last rites as they demanded the handing over of the post-mortem report. The administration on another hand tried convincing Ankita`s family.
We won`t conduct her last rites until her post-mortem report is given. We saw in her provisional report that she was beaten up and thrown in a river. But we`re awaiting the final report,” said Ajay Singh Bhandari, brother of Ankita Bhandari.
The SIT on Sunday told ANI that her Whatsapp chats were also being probed. As per reports a WhatsApp chat has come to the fore in the investigation. According to police sources, in this chat, Ankita is telling her friend that the owner of the resort is pressuring her to provide `extra service` to the guests. There is a lot of anger among people after the murder of the receptionist.
The SIT in charge of Ankita Bhandari murder case, DIG PR Devi, told ANI that Ankita`s WhatsApp chats that have surfaced are also being probed.
As per a viral chat, it is alleged that it was being said that the guest would get `extra service` for Rs 10,000. In the WhatsApp chat, there is talk of providing `extra service` in the name of providing spa treatment at the Vanatara Resort. An employee at the resort also alleged that Ankita Bhandari had called him crying on September 17 and asked him to take her bags out of the resort. He also confirmed that he saw Ankita at around 3 PM with three other people while only the rest of them returned except Ankita.
He also confirmed that the owner Pulkit Arya`s brother Ankit Arya came at 8 AM on September 18 and talked about preparing dinner for four people and said that he would have dinner in Ankita`s room. This was countered by the employee as he said that the service boy can make the dinner, however, the resort`s helper alleged that Ankit wanted to mislead the staff as Ankita had not returned.
Earlier on Saturday, the Vanatara resort in Rishikesh owned by expelled BJP leader Vinod Arya`s son Pulkit Arya, who is an accused in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, was set on fire by angry locals.
Anger over the horrific crime poured onto streets in other parts of Uttarakhand as well as locals jammed the bus station in Pauri. Protestors also gheraoed District Magistrate`s office in Pauri.
The body of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari who was reported missing a few days ago was also recovered on Saturday from the Chilla canal in Rishikesh. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to be formed to probe the case.
“The body of daughter Ankita was recovered this morning. This heartbreaking incident deeply pains my heart,” Dhami tweeted.
Three persons, including Pulkit Arya, were arrested on Friday after they confessed to having pushed Ankita into the canal after an altercation.
New Delhi: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday (September 24, 2022) reacted to “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Allahu Akbar” slogans that were allegedly raised at a protest march of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Pune and said that such “anti-national slogans” will not be tolerated. Calling for an end to “these anti-national activities” on an urgent basis, Thackeray asked people who raised such slogans to take their religion and go to Pakistan.
This kind of drama is not going to be allowed in our country,” he said in a statement.
“I earnestly request the central and state home ministers to take the sternest action against such outfits that even the phonetic sound of ‘PA’ will not be uttered from them. If not, then our country’s Hindus will not take it lying down. I don’t wish to go into the details of what may happen,” he added.
“If the Hindus of Hindustan and our Marathis Hindus decide to take the matter in their hands, then what these scoundrel will face? Don’t make me say it here! If this happens, there will be an unrest during the festive times. So it’s better to put an end to these anti-national activities on an urgent basis,” Thackeray warned.
While the HMRL encouraged commuters to use the Metro Rail on Sept 22 in order to give their cars a day’s break, outraged Metro Rail users asked that the HMRL increase coaches.
HYDERABAD: The World Car Free Day is observed annually on September 22 and promotes car-free days in cities all around the world. This year, the Hyderabad Metro Rail also jumped on board, promoting the use of metro trains as an alternative to driving cars around, entirely oblivious to the reality that most metro trains run at capacity and are constantly crowded with people squabbling for space.
The Hyderabad Metro Rail tweeted, “Hiya Hyderabad, Let’s give your automobiles a day’s relaxation on the event of World Automotive Free Day” and shared a picture inviting the town commuters to make use of the metro, which sparked backlash from the commuters.
Whereas the Hyderabad Metro Rail Restricted (HMRL) inspired commuters to make use of the Metro Rail on September 22 so as to give their automobiles a day’s break, outraged Metro Rail customers requested that the HMRL improve coaches, no less than throughout peak hours, as the vast majority of metro trains are already full of passengers.
Sharada, a daily Metro Rail consumer who works for an MNC in Raidurgam, said, “All of the coaches, together with two to 3 coaches allotted for ladies, are already working at most occupancy throughout peak hours. If the Metro Rail authorities are asking us to take the metro on particular dates equivalent to ‘World Automotive Free Day’, they need to achieve this solely after growing the variety of coaches.”
Sudershan senior citizen who travels by Metro to office daily complains that senior citizens coach is of no use as it is totally occupied by young girls and boys forcing the aged and sick people to stand
Many commuters complained inadequate security arrangements in the station which is serious security treat
Hyderabad: One of the biggest Tollywood stars, Allu Arjun, has over the years earned a credibility of being a highly bankable stars of India. The Pushpa actor, who lives an Uber luxurious lifestyle, has a huge net worth of Rs 350 cr. Allu Arjun and his family own several properties in Hyderabad and other cities of India. ‘Allu Studios’ is the latest one on the list.
Situated in the Gandipet area of Hyderabad, Allu Studios is dedicated to Allu Ramalingaiah, father of Allu Aravind and grandfather of Allu Arjun. Spread over 10 acres of land, the studio is all set for the big inauguration on October 1 on the special occasion of birth anniversary of Allu Ramalingaiah.
Hyderabad: In a major decision that could bring in relief for students and parents, the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) slashed the fee for several private engineering colleges in the State by revising its earlier fee structure that was fixed in July.
This year, the TAFRC has fixed a fee of Rs.1.60 lakh per annum for the MGIT, which is highest among all private engineering colleges. This college has retained its fee structure as fixed in July. Similarly, the CBIT which earlier got the highest fee structure i.e., Rs.1.73 lakh per annum has now got a fee of Rs.1.12 lakh per annum.
On the other hand, the minimum fee has gone up from Rs.35,000 per annum in 2019 to Rs.45,000 per annum now. Around 12 engineering colleges received fees over Rs.1 lakh per annum and majority colleges have a fee more than the minimum fee. This new fee structure will be applicable for the next three-year block period starting academic year 2022-23.
As fee revision was due for the next three-year block period this year, the TAFRC had invited applications from private colleges. A fee of Rs.1.73 lakh per annum for the CBIT was fixed in July this year. Likewise, close to 30 colleges got their revised over Rs.1 lakh per annum.
However, this revised fee was not notified and the Committee had decided to retain the existing fee for the present academic year given the hardships faced by students and parents due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the Committee decided on retaining the earlier fee structure, 79 private engineering colleges approached theHigh Court which passed an interim order allowing them to collect the enhanced fee. However, it asked the colleges to refund the differential amount if the fee notified by the TAFRC was less than the amount collected from students.
With some colleges approaching the Committee seeking a review on the fee fixed, the TAFRC, while reviewing audit reports submitted by managements, has found several discrepancies. Following which the Committee had called around 90 colleges for personal hearings in which the fee for several colleges was reduced compared to the fee fixed in July, while for some earlier fee was retained.
“The new fee structure will be placed before the TAFRC committee meeting which is scheduled for Saturday and later it will be sent to the State government for issuance of order,” an official said.
Bhutan has re-opened its borders for international tourists after over two and half years following the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening has come with a revised tourism levy called the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan Friday finally opened its borders to international tourists, including those from India, after being closed for two and a half years due to Covid-19 pandemic. Bhutan’s Ambassador to India, Major General Vetsop Namgyel said fully-vaccinated travellers are now welcome and tourists would no longer be required to be quarantined upon arrival. Namgyel said the strict measures adopted by the Bhutanese government during the pandemic helped the country save lives. We took two and a half years to open our international borders, as our priority during the pandemic was to prevent the loss of lives. So we took very stringent measures. This was very effective as Bhutan hardly had any fatalities from Covid-19,” the Bhutanese Ambassador stated.
As of today, there will be no more quarantine for people coming to Bhutan. There will be no test on arrival. Only vaccine certificate needs to be shown,” he added. The envoy said there will be a daily fee for tourists to enter Bhutan. Namgyel said the Bhutanese government’s tourism council has fixed a fee of Rs 1,200 per day for Indians. For other international tourists, the fee is USD 200 per day. “The tourism council did a review of policies to find out if we have to keep Bhutan as a high or low volume tourist destination. For Indian tourists, Rs 1,200 per day will be charged by the Bhutanese government as Sustainable Development Fee (SDF),” the ambassador said.
Hyderabad: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that Telangana is likely to have light to moderate rain in one or two places for the next four to five days.
Meanwhile, parts of the city received light to moderate rainfall on Thursday. Heavy rainfall also occurred at isolated places in Telangana
The IMD has predicted rain for Sunday, which may play a spoilsport in the much-awaited India vs Australia match to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal. Rainfall is likely to occur in LB Nagar zone, where the stadium is located.
IMD has also predicted light to moderate rain at isolated places in other districts as well, until September 26. On Thursday, heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in the districts of Bhadradri Kothagudem , Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad. The rain led to waterlogging in some parts of the city .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has survived another assassination, according to media reports. Putin’s limousine was allegedly attacked by a “loud bang” on its left front wheel which was followed by “heavy smoke”,
Vladimir Putin’s limousine was allegedly attacked in a possible assassination attempt as the war in Ukraine rages on, Kremlin insiders claim.
The Russian tyrant’s car was hit by a “loud bang” on its left front wheel which was followed by “heavy smoke”, sources close to the leader allege.
According to reports that Putin’s limo was driven to safety with the president unharmed – but there have been multiple arrests from his security service, it is claimed.
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airportis all set to undergo an overhaul. It’s one of the busiest airports in the country and soon more domestic and international flights will take off from here! Read more!
Touted as one of the fastest growing Indian airports, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport(RGIA) presently caters to about 21 million passengers per year. And, plans are in place to expand the connectivity and be equipped to tackle more passenger traffic.
Once revamped and fully operational, the passenger handling capacity of the airport is likely to be more than 34 million people per year.
The total cost of the expansion project of RGIA is estimated to be around Rs 6000 crores.
GHIAL presently handles a lot of international traffic with newer routes being introduced one after the other.
At present the international airport is spread across three levels covering an area of 15,742 square metres. The expanded part of the terminal is integrated and it has six domestic arrival bus gates. There are also three aerobridges that are presently operational.
The plan for expansion comprises construction of additional built-up area, 149 check-in counters, 26 security screening machines, 44 immigration counters, 44 contact gates, 28 remote departure gates and nine remote arrival gates, too. This will take the total area of the integrated passenger terminal to 379,370 square metres.
It is suspected that either an e-bike or a generator placed in the Ruby Motors showroom exploded, leading to the fire. The flames leapt up the staircase and soon engulfed the hotel on the floor above
According to the police, there were about 25 occupants in the lodge, an
Telangana Minister for Urban and Municipal Administration Development, K T Rama Rao has announced that the state government would provide an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the families of the deceased, who lost their lives in a major fire accident in Secunderabad on Monday night. A lodge, Ruby Pride, located near Monda market in Secunderabad caught fire at around 9.35 pm on September 12. In the fire accident, eight people have lost their lives, while 11 people were injured, according to the latest update. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the Gandhi hospital mortuary.
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It is reported that a foreign power’s nuclear secrets were among classified documents found by the FBI at former president Donald Trump’s Florida residence.
Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe said the revelation showed federal agents “absolutely had to go in” to retrieve the intelligence, while Shawn Turner, former director of communications for US national intelligence, said knowledge Trump was hoarding classified nuclear documents was a “gamechanger with regard to the risk it poses to our national security”.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and residence in Palm Beach, Florida, is a magnet for foreign spies, former intelligence officials have warned.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday.
The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.
With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
“The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
All the Queen’s children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.
Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way.
Queen Elizabeth II’s tenure as head of state spanned post-war austerity, the transition from empire to Commonwealth, the end of the Cold War and the UK’s entry into – and withdrawal from – the European Union.
Her reign spanned 15 prime ministers starting with Winston Churchill, born in 1874, and including Liz Truss, born 101 years later in 1975, and appointed by the Queen earlier this week.
She held weekly audiences with her prime minister throughout her reign.
At Buckingham Palace in London, crowds awaiting updates on the Queen’s condition began crying as they heard of her death. The Union flag on top of the palace was lowered to half-mast at 18:30 BST.
The Queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, in Mayfair, London, on 21 April 1926.
Few could have foreseen she would become monarch but in December 1936 her uncle, Edward VIII, abdicated from the throne to marry the twice-divorced American, Wallis Simpson.
Elizabeth’s father became King George VI and, at age 10, Lilibet, as she was known in the family, became heir to the throne.
Within three years, Britain was at war with Nazi Germany. Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, spent much of wartime at Windsor Castle after their parents rejected suggestions they be evacuated to Canada.
After turning 18, Elizabeth spent five months with the Auxiliary Territorial Service and learned basic motor mechanic and driving skills. “I began to understand the esprit de corps that flourishes in the face of adversity,” she recalled later.
Through the war, she exchanged letters with her third cousin, Philip, Prince of Greece, who was serving in the Royal Navy. Their romance blossomed and the couple married at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, with the prince taking the title of Duke of Edinburgh.
She would later describe him as “my strength and stay” through 74 years of marriage, before his death in 2021, aged 99.
An emotional Pragnya broke into tears of joy as she hugged her family members upon arriving in the city. “I was overcome with emotions after seeing my family after such a long time. They gave me warm, tight hugs and flowers… it was so much love, and I’m so grateful and blessed. I just hope I’ve made my family proud; this is a moment I will cherish forever,” said Pragnya.
In a heartwarming gesture, Pragnya placed her crown on her mother’s head and dedicated her success to her parents. “To see my parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends swell with pride after seeing me at the airport is a feeling that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I feel blessed to be able to experience all of this,” she added.
In an interview, Pragnya talked about her mother and shared that her mother didn’t want Pragnya to pursue a career in modelling; however, after seeing Pragnya’s success, she was supportive of Pragnya’s modelling career.
Soon after completing her school education, she pursued fashion design at the International Institute of Fashion Design, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad.
According to Pragnya, she likes playing chess and has represented her school in inter-school chess tournaments. She also likes to binge-watch K-dramas in her leisure time.
Pragnya Ayaagiri is a fitness enthusiast, and she often posts her workout pictures on Instagram.
After winning the title of LIVA Miss Diva Supranational in August 2022, she gave an interview to a media house in which she said that she wanted to establish a sustainable fashion brand startup to influence people towards conserving natural resources. In 2021, Pragnya’s project Sustainable Fashion was shortlisted for the title of Miss Golden Heart. Pragnya Ayyagari’s project, Sustainable fashion, aimed at creating awareness about the importance of sustainable fashion and encouraging everyone to make sustainable choices. In an interview, she talked about this and said,
China earthquake: Over 30 people have already been confirmed dead from the natural calamity with fears that the toll could further increase.
The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 12:25 pm local time, was monitored at 29.59 degrees north latitude and 102.08 degrees east longitude at a depth of 16-km, China Earthquake Networks Centre was quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency.
The epicentre is 39-km away from the county seat of Luding and there are several villages within the 5-km range around the epicentre.
The quake is the strongest to hit the region since 2017, with the shaking felt hundreds of miles away in the cities of Xian and Changsha.
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The epicentre was at the town of Luding at a focal depth of 10 miles, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said. Four of those killed were in Luding.
Posts on Monday from Chinese social media website Weibo showed lampshades swinging in provincial capital Chengdu, a city of about 21 million people, approximately 140 miles from the epicentre.
A total of 39,000 people live within 12 miles of the epicentre and 1.55 million within 62 miles, according to state television.
As Bengaluru remains inundated in floodwater on Day 3, desperate families are left scrambling for hotel rooms amid soaring prices. The rooms which cost at around Rs 10,000-20,000 a day on average are now costing Rs 30,000-40,000 as luxury houses in the city were flooded after heavy rains on September 5.
Meena Girisaballa, CEO and founder of PurpleFront Technologies said her family spend Rs 42,000 to spend a night at a hotel on Old Airport Road as their luxurious house in Yemalur was flooded.
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The hotels in Whitefield, Outer Ring Road, Old Airport Road and Koramangala were fully booked till Friday. Meanwhile, people were unable to get rooms despite sky-rocketing prices.
The resident said that they thought that they could stay in the first floor of their villas until the floodwaters receded, but the power backup ran out and there were no choices left except to move to hotels.
People associated with the hospitality sectors said that guests were booking rooms for 10-15 days as they expect that it will take more time for their homes to get cleaned and refurbished after the water seeps away.
Billionaires in Boats
Epsilon, home to Bengaluru’s corporate and business elite, gone from being a utopia of the rich to a mess. The city’s most exclusive gated community, home to billionaires like Rishad Premji, Byju Raveendran and Varun Berry got flooded after torrential rains on Sunday night.
Most of the people had to be rescued in boats while the neighbourhood looked like a ghost town as the residents shifted to hotels. Visuals from the area showed houses submerged while expensive furniture floating in water.
Luxurious Cars Washed Away
Among the billionaires who were affected by the floods include Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal, who posted a video of his evacuation in a tractor. Ishaan Mittal, a managing director at venture capital fund said that 300 families from his society were evacuated while there was no electricity at the apartment.
Visuals of the elite society also showed submerged and some floating German and Italian cars, which were once prized possession of their owners.
Some vent their Anger
Amid the flooding and rain havoc, many industry leaders and corporate heads took to Twitter to vent their anger at the problems faced by the people in Bengaluru.
Biotechnology industry veteran Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has termed the rain havoc as “devastating” and said the city has never faced flooding at such a scale. Both the government and developers need to take collective responsibility to address water-logging, the Executive Chairperson of Bengaluru-headquartered biopharmaceuticals company, Biocon, said.
Information technology industry veteran T V Mohandas Pai said the havoc was due to heavy rains was a result of multiple factors, including bad governance, high corruption and lack of urban reforms. Both political leaders and bureaucrats have failed the citizens, the former Chief Financial Officer of IT major Infosys Ltd said on the floods in parts of Bengaluru following two days of torrential rains.
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Liz Truss Is New UK Prime Minister, Defeats Rishi Sunak by over 20,000 Votes
Britain’s Conservative Party has announced its new leader is Liz Truss, who has served as foreign minister for the past 12 months. She will be formally appointed as the next prime minister by Queen Elizabeth, likely on Tuesday afternoon.
“I will deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and grow our economy,” Truss said in her victory speech, adding that she will also take on challenges from high energy bills to the National Health Service.
The result follows a nationwide vote by the party’s grassroots members that lasted several weeks this summer. Truss will become the country’s fourth leader in a politically turbulent six-year period
Prince Jackson and Paris Jackson paid tribute to their late father, Michael Jackson, on what would have been his 64th birthday Monday.
Happy birthday to the greatest!” Prince wrote in a birthday post on Aug. 29. “Miss you more and more but I love your more and more with each day. Thank you for everything.”
Fans also honored the singer, who died in 2009, with one user writing, “Thinking of you and your siblings today. He was the greatest entertainer and an amazing father. We love him forever.”
Southern cinema megastar Chiranjeevi owns many properties. During his long journey as a top star in Tollywood, Chiranjeevi bought lots of land in different places. These properties also include 3000 square yards of land on the main road of Film Nagar. Sources said he bought it in the early 1990s for Rs 30 lakh (Chiranjeevi Property worth). Now insiders say he has sold his prime property.
According to media reports, the owner of a daily newspaper had been showing interest in the land for a long time. Sources say, he is now the owner of this land. Grapevine says the deal is around Rs 70 crore.
South superstar Chiranjeevi, who has acted in more than 132 films in his career, owns Rs 1300 crores. He owns a Rs 38 crore bungalow in the prime location of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, where he lives with his entire family. Chiranjeevi’s bungalow is equipped with all facilities. The interior of the house is done in a very luxurious manner.
A zoonotic virus Langya has been reported in China, with 35 people infected so far. The new type of Henipavirus has been found in China’s Shandong and Henan provinces, Taipei Times reported. The Virus is causing liver, kidney failure. Know the symptoms about this new virus.
Langya virus patients developed symptoms like fever, fatigue, a cough, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, headache and vomiting. The virus was likely transmitted from animals to human quoting scientists in Taiwan. A correspondence about the new virus by scientists from China, Singapore and Australia has been published in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Deputy Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang said that 26 of the affected patients developed symptoms like fever, fatigue, cough, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, headache and vomiting. They also showed a decrease in white blood cells, low platelet count, liver failure and kidney failure. The authors of the study have underlined that the sample size of their investigation is too small to determine human-to-human transmission. However, they point out that among the 35 patients infected by LayV, there was “no close contact or common exposure history”, which suggests that the “infection in the human population may be sporadic”.The spread of germs from animals to humans, called zoonosis, is common, accounting for more than six of out of every 10 known infectious diseases in people, according to the CDC. Most of the time they cause limited disease, dying out without having a major impact.
Hyderabad: The Forest department here on Monday stopped the Bhavan’s Cricket Academy (part of the Bhavan’s Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya) at Sainipuri from chopping down trees after the institution cut down a few on May 22. Government officials said that they would levy a fine on the institution for illegally cutting two trees, without any permission, for construction purposes.
“The tree must have been around 60-70 years old. I am unsure about the exact age but I am certain that it is older than any of the people who tried to cut it,” remarks Medha, an NGO worker by profession and a resident of the area close to the Bhavan’s Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya in Sainikpuri.
The distance between her residence and the school is negligible as she can notice the school grounds’ from her terrace, added Medha. The issue came to light on Sunday, when she watched from her terrace as a group of people started chopping down the trees present on the campus premises.
“I was shaken up for a good few minutes after the tree was chopped down,” added Medha.
Soon after the illegal chopping started, Medha reached out to the Forest department and cops from the Neredmet police station for to stop it. The police were able to aid to an extent but Medha stated that the work stopped when she started to take photos.
“The men clearly told me that they had the permission of the school. When asked if they had the forest department’s permission, they answered that they did but the reply felt somewhat dubious,” she added.
On Monday, Ravi, a deputy range officer from the forest department turned up to probe into the matter.
Mr.Ravi said, “They have chopped one large and one smaller tree. The measurements for them have been taken and once the calculation is done, the school will have to pay the fine. The fine imposed will be as per the Telangana state forest act of 1967.”
Ravi further added that irrespective of where trees are cut in the state (including one’s own residence), permission from the forest department was imperative.
As per Medha and the forest officer’s testimony, the trees at Bhavan’s Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya were silenced to make way for a larger cricket ground.
Hyderabad: The Forest department here on Monday stopped the Bhavan’s Cricket Academy (part of the Bhavan’s Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya) at Sainipuri from chopping down trees after the institution cut down a few on May 22. Government officials said that they would levy a fine on the institution for illegally cutting two trees, without any permission, for construction purposes.
“The tree must have been around 60-70 years old. I am unsure about the exact age but I am certain that it is older than any of the people who tried to cut it,” remarks Medha, an NGO worker by profession and a resident of the area close to the Bhavan’s Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya in Sainikpuri.
The distance between her residence and the school is negligible as she can notice the school grounds’ from her terrace, added Medha. The issue came to light on Sunday, when she watched from her terrace as a group of people started chopping down the trees present on the campus premises.
“I was shaken up for a good few minutes after the tree was chopped down,” added Medha.
Soon after the illegal chopping started, Medha reached out to the Forest department and cops from the Neredmet police station for to stop it. The police were able to aid to an extent but Medha stated that the work stopped when she started to take photos.
“The men clearly told me that they had the permission of the school. When asked if they had the forest department’s permission, they answered that they did but the reply felt somewhat dubious,” she added.
On Monday, Ravi, a deputy range officer from the forest department turned up to probe into the matter.
Mr.Ravi said, “They have chopped one large and one smaller tree. The measurements for them have been taken and once the calculation is done, the school will have to pay the fine. The fine imposed will be as per the Telangana state forest act of 1967.”
Ravi further added that irrespective of where trees are cut in the state (including one’s own residence), permission from the forest department was imperative.
As per Medha and the forest officer’s testimony, the trees at Bhavan’s Sri RamaKrishna Vidyalaya were silenced to make way for a larger cricket ground.
The founding dynasty of Hyderabad, the Qutb Shahis, also built Ashurkhanas across Telangana and appointed Hindus to take care of those places. Known as ‘Peerula Pandaga’ in Telugu, many Hindus across Telangana also observe Muharram with Shias,.
Hyderabad’s historic Badhshahi Ashurkhana displaying all of its Muharram Alams.
Hyderabad: With the sighting of the new crescent moon on Saturday night, the beginning of the new lunar calendar year – 1444 Hijri – set in. With it, the first month of the Islamic calendar – Muharram – began here on Sunday. Members of the Shia Muslim community in Hyderabad, especially in the Old City, spruced up ancient and modern Ashurkhanas (places of mourning), where processions will take place in nine days. By Theaglenews
Devotees who thronged the temple alleged that VIPs and the staff people are given preferential treatment and those waiting in the queue were not even provided basic amenities. By Theaglenews
Slogans of ‘EO (Executive Officer) down down’ reverberated through the Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh in the month of January but the Government is least bothered . The devotees alleged that due to inadequate arrangements made by the Executive Officer (EO) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which oversees affairs at the temple, devotees are forced to wait in the queue for hours without food and water. Devotees also expressed their outrage over alleged preferential treatment provided to VIPs, and temple staff peoples who skipped the queue for the darshan.
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A devotee who visited the temple said, “They gave 2 pm slot for darshan but finally got chance at 8.30 pm. There is no food or water during the peak time. Devotees went through a lot of trouble. If devotees ask questions to authorities, police behave like rowdies and were seen pushing them back. Should devotees be scared of them?”
Picture past
A woman devotee said, “We were forced to stand in line for so long with our kids and VIPs and staff recommended people kept going. They packed us all together even though we also paid for the darshan as well. Won’t COVID-19 spread now? Policemen are also constantly roughing us up. Those VIPs with a lot of money are taking groups of people with them in front of our eyes because they have money. Do you think no one will ask? TTD EO did not make proper arrangements. He should resign. We came in the morning and we’re still here in the evening. Who should we tell our troubles to?”
Here in the temple town of Tirupati, the news is all about the appointment, by the Andhra Pradesh government, of a ‘jumbo’ Board of 81 members for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board. With irregularities, poor Management the world richest temple is slowing loosing its name.
Humans have gotten used to seeing some pretty flashy colors. We live in a world where the pool water is turquoise, the cheese curls are electric orange and the sports drinks and nail polish can be literally any colour. So it might surprise you to learn that, when it comes to jaw-dropping colours, animals have clearly outdone us. Follow us as we look at some of the most eye-catching colours in nature, brought to you by fish, birds, amphibians and even a few insects.
Humans have gotten used to seeing some pretty flashy colors. We live in a world where the pool water is turquoise, the cheese curls are electric orange and the sports drinks and nail polish can be literally any colour. So it might surprise you to learn that, when it comes to jaw-dropping colours, animals have clearly outdone us. Follow us as we look at some of the most eye-catching colours in nature, brought to you by fish, birds, amphibians and even a few insects. By Theaglenews
With nearly 20,000 cusecs of flood water being released from the twin reservoirs of Osman Sagar and Himayath Sagar, Hyderabad’s Musi river continues to flow beyond danger levels. Several low-lying areas along its banks, especially at Chaderghat, Kamalanagar, Shankarnagar and Moosanagar, are inundated. As of 11 am Wednesday, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has opened 21 of the total 32 gates in these two reservoirs.
Flo-Jo, the woman that even the fastest living woman Shericka Jackson couldn’t beat
Written by theeaglenews Florence Griffith Joyner is still the fastest woman on earth. (Screengrab)
Before Shericka Jackson, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, still the fastest woman on earth. A bank teller, a fashionista, a supreme athlete, the fastest there ever was. She died young at 38, in her sleep after an epileptic seizure but left an incredible inspiring tale for future stars like Serena Williams.
“The fastest living woman!” The commentator would boom just as Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson blurred along the track, arms pumping, knees kicking, to an incredible time of 21:45 to take gold at the World Athletic Championship. She still would be the second-fastest woman in history. The fastest was the great Florence Griffith Joyner, aka Flo Jo, who lived a fast dreamy life as a runner, a free spirit, an ebullient fashionista who the famous singer Beyonce would nod her respects to, once wearing a ‘flo-jo’ costume, and who died tragically young, in her sleep after an epileptic attack, a death that she had premonitions about for a while. They say it’s better to die young than fade away and Flo Jo unfortunately became its most famous symbolic figure. But boy could she run. Her life is quite a story.
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The country has recorded 11,717 cases of “Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis so far with Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana logging the highest number of rare fungal infection, according to the latest government data.
While Maharashtra has reported 2,770 cases, Gujarat has logged 2,859 cases, Andhra Pradesh has registered 768 cases, Madhya Pradesh has 752 cases, and Telangana has 744 cases so far
People venturing on the roads intensified enforcement of lockdown measures after top brass warned people over social media to avoid unwarranted movement on the streets after 10 a.m.
Seizure of more vehicles, booking cases and imposing penalties was seen as a change in the strategy of the Khakis. Mismanaged lockdown is unleashing a humanitarian disaster. What kind of none-sense policing? Even vehicle which carries online deliveries
@swiggy_in, @zomato and other app-based delivery vehicles were siezed in various parts of the city. #Be strict but don’t be cruel, for God# sake.
Telangana has declared black fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic after the state witnessed a rise in such cases. The decision comes at a time when cases of fungal infection are rising among recovered Covid-19 patients in many states. The black fungus or Mucormycosis is a side-effect of the Covid virus, being reported in a number of patients. Two hospitals in the state of Telangana reported around 60 cases in a single day. Doctors are raising alarms to maintain proper hygiene in hospitals, as the fungus arises on wet surfaces. ENT surgeons are the first point of contact for the patient as there is pain and bleeding from the nose. Sinusitis is the first indication in Covid-19 recovered patients that there is an invasive fungal infection stemming in their body. The beds in Government ENT Hospital at Kothi are fast getting filled by Mucormycosis patients. 160 out of the 200 beds in the hospital were occupied by patients suffering from the fungal infection also known as Black Fungus. Dr T Shankar government hospital’s superintendent said If the 200 beds are filled up they will make use of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) building on their premises and set up 40 more beds.
Dr Shankar said that 10 out of the 160 patients got admitted after undergoing surgeries at private hospitals. Availability of Liposomal Amphotericin B at the government hospital is one of the reasons why patients got discharged from private hospitals, and opted admission at the ENT Hospital.
As India reels under the second wave of Covid-19, there have been reports of reinfection. Some people who have been vaccinated against Covid were diagnosed with the disease again.
Can you get Covid-19 even after vaccination?
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India took to Twitter to clear the air about this question. According to the government, yes, people can get infected with Covid-19 even after they are vaccinated. However, a very small percentage of people are contracting coronavirus after getting vaccinated. Even after they test positive, they experience mild symptoms, the government said.
A nasal spray vaccine can be a gamechanger in the fight against Covid-19. Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has started the clinical trial of the intranasal vaccine.
Scientists say that the vaccine stimulates an immune response in just 14 days. It will minimise the virus load in the local area from where the virus enters the body. Several studies have suggested that the virus first becomes firmly established in the nasal cavity and then it is spread to the other parts body, affecting the lungs most.
The current vaccines are being administered using a syringe and a country like India would require at least 260 crore syringes to inoculate the entire population. Bharat Biotech had in September last year signed an agreement with the Washington University School of Medicine to work on an intranasal vaccine. The pre-clinical trial of the vaccine candidate, BBV154 has already started. If all goes as expected, the clinical trial would be completed by June and it could become available in the market by August.
During the peak of the pandemic, the single day highest number of cases was recorded on August 26 when 3,018 cases were recorded (was the highest count till now). On August 28th last year, 2,932 cases were recorded which is now the third highest count of new cases recorded in a single day.
Of the 3,187 cases recorded on Sunday, 11 April 2021, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Medchal Malajgiri, Ranga Reddy and Sanga Reddy together accounted for 1,259 cases.
“Majority of the cases are being seen in and around Hyderabad (GHMC limits). Also cases are increasing in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Nirmal and few other districts. Due to high infectivity, cases are increasing rapidly,” said Dr G Srinivasa Rao, director public health, Telangana state.
The most popular choice for a weekend trip that every local vouch for lies in the mesmerizing hills of Ananthagiri. Featuring a unique charm, the roads of the hill station swiftly cut through stretches of lush green forests and run along several small streams to make for a scenic road trip. Visitors have deemed it as one of the most beautiful places for a getaway from Hyderabad for it has oodles to offer – whiffing the fresh air of the forest when camping under the starry sky, while the adrenaline junkies can go on short treks and hikes over these beautiful hills. You can even come across a few archaic monuments like the historic Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple.
Known as the Queen of the Beaches in Goa, Calangute Beach ranks among the top ten bathing beaches in the world. It is located around 11 kilometres from Panaji in Calangute town of North Goa. The beach offers adventure and water sport activities like water skiing, parasailing and several others. While, Calangute Beach attracts thousands of foreign and domestic tourists, it is best avoided during monsoon season when the sea gets rough.
Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls, Meghalaya (315m or 1033 ft) Located four km from the Cherrapunjee Bus Stop, Nohsngithiang Falls are also known as the Seven Sister Falls or Mawsmai Falls. It is a seven segmented waterfall that plunges over the limestone cliffs of the Khasi Hills in the monsoon season. During the rains, streams of the waterfall are flooded with water and flow down at a fast speed, often forming an uninterrupted rainbow. It is best to catch the sight of the waterfall from Mawsmai village or the Eco Park as the waterfall is inaccessible
India has been criticised for its poor record of testing people in the battle against coronavirus. That, however, is set to change, thanks in large part to the efforts of one virologist, who delivered on a working test kit, just hours before delivering her baby .
On Thursday, the first made-in-India coronavirus testing kits reached the market, raising hopes of an increase in screening of patients with flu symptoms to confirm or rule out the Covid-19 infection.
Mylab Discovery, in the western city of Pune, became the first Indian firm to get full approval to make and sell testing kits. It shipped the first batch of 150 to diagnostic labs in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Goa and Bengaluru (Bangalore) this week.
“Our manufacturing unit… is working through the weekend and the next batch will be sent out on Monday,” Dr Gautam Wankhede, Mylab’s director for medical affairs, told the BBC on Friday.
The molecular diagnostic company, which also makes testing kits for HIV and Hepatitis B and C, and other diseases, says it can supply up to 100,000 Covid-19 testing kits a week and can produce up to 200,000 if needed.
Each Mylab kit can test 100 samples and costs 1,200 rupees ($16; £13) – that’s about a quarter of the 4,500 rupees that India pays to import Covid-19 testing kits from abroad.
Kind ‘Caremongers’ fighting corona scare Why do you lock down 1.3bn people? Virologist delivered kit, then her baby “Our kit gives the diagnosis in two and a half hours while the imported testing kits take six-seven hours,” says virologist Minal Dakhave Bhosale, Mylab’s research and development chief.
Ms Bhosale, who headed the team that designed the coronavirus testing kit called Patho Detect, said it was done “in record time” – six weeks instead of three or four months.
And the scientist was battling with her own deadline too. Last week she gave birth to a baby girl – and only began work on the programme in February, just days after leaving hospital with a pregnancy complication.
“It was an emergency, so I took this on as a challenge. I have to serve my nation,” she says, adding that her team of 10 worked “very hard” to make the project a success.
In the end, she submitted the kit for evaluation by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) on 18 March, just a day before delivering her daughter.
Image copyrightMINAL DAKHAVE BHOSALEMinal Dakhave Bhosale Image captionMinal Dakhave Bhosale says Mylab’s testing kit was developed ‘in record time’ That same evening, just an hour before she was taken to hospital ahead of her Caesarean, she submitted the proposal to the Indian FDA and the drugs control authority CDSCO for commercial approval.
“We were running against time,” says Dr Wankhede. “Our reputation was at stake, we had to get everything right on the first go, and Minal was leading our efforts from the front.”
Before submitting the kits for evaluation, the team had to check and re-check all the parameters to ensure its results that were precise, and accurate.
“If you carry out 10 tests on the same sample, all 10 results should be same,” said Ms Bhosale. “And we achieved that. Our kit was perfect.”
Why is India testing so little? The government-run Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), under which NIV operates, agreed. It said Mylab was the only Indian company to achieve 100% results.
‘Gaping holes in Indian health system’ India has been criticised for not testing enough. It has one of the lowest rates in the world, with just 6.8 tests per million.
Initially, India insisted on testing only those who had travelled to high-risk countries or had come in contact with an infected person or health workers treating coronavirus patients. It later said that anyone admitted to hospital with severe respiratory distress should also be tested.
But with the circle of infection widening daily, the numbers are expected to grow hugely.
Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESIndians airlifted from Wuhan at a quarantine facility in India Image captionIndia has tightly controlled the number of people who could be tested for the coronavirus In the past few days, India has scaled up testing. Initially, only the state labs were allowed to test for coronavirus, but permission has now been extended to several private labs too.
And on Thursday, India also gave approvals to 15 private companies to commercially sell diagnostic kits based on licences they have obtained in the US, European Union and some other countries.
Dr Wankhede says with the number of suppliers and labs increasing every day, the testing will go up exponentially.
Increased testing would be a huge help, but experts say India has gaping holes in its health infrastructure that need to be plugged urgently to deal with the growing threat of coronavirus.
“South Korea – that’s so tiny – has 650 labs testing for the coronavirus, how many do we have?” asks Sujatha Rao, former federal health secretary.
Street Vendors and beggars are Another Victim of Coronavirus Shutdown The pandemic has hit the street vendors and begars hard; food carts can remain operational
Florence Griffith Joyner is still the fastest woman on earth. (Screengrab)
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