New Delhi , Jan. 18 : Social Entrepreneur and actor Kunal Kapoor recently partnered with digital social media agency ‘WATConsult’ for a CSR activity called ‘That’sMyGirl’. The initiative will donate around 10 lakh rupees to the NGO Nanhi Kali through crowdfunding platform Ketto, which the 39-year-old actor co-founded.
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Stray dogs also have a right to live: SC rebukes petitioner who sought their extermination
New Delhi, Jan. 17 : Stray dogs have a right to live, the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, doing so sharply, when a submission was made that such canines should be completely destroyed across the country. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi observed that though culling of stray dogs was permissible, there has to be a balance and a proper method for this.
Akhilesh’s ‘cycle’ victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy
Both the parties had been banking heavily on the internal feud in the first family of the state with Mayawati projecting her party as the only force to take on the saffron brigade in the face of a weakened Samajwadi Party. Akhilesh-led SP is likely to seal its alliance with the Congress later this week, a deal that would pitchfork the combine as the main contender against the resurgent BJP in the coming elections in UP.
Jake Ball and his England team-mates need to find a way of stopping India captain Virat Kohli
England bowler Jake Ball wants to silence the Indian fans after Virat Kohli’s latest masterclass whipped the stands into a frenzy in the first one-day international. Ball has played the majority of his career in the gentrified surroundings of county cricket and even a third Test cap in Chennai before Christmas did not prepare him for the sights and sounds of an Indian one-day crowd in full flow.
Fruit and Vegetable Drink Global Market Segmentation and Major Players Analysis and Forecast to 2022
PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — This report studies Fruit and Vegetable Drink in Global market, especially in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, focuses on top manufacturers in global market, with capacity, production, price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer, covering Coca-Cola PepsiCo Nestle Suntory Danone Dr Pepper Snapple Red Bull Asahi Soft Drinks Kirin Otsuka Holdings Unilever Group Ting Hsin International Group Hangzhou Wahaha Group Nongfu Spring Uni-President Enterprises Jiaduobao Group Request a sample report @ Market Segment by Regions, this report splits Global into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of Fruit and Vegetable Drink in these regions, … (more)
Global Connected Agriculture Market : Research Methodology, Market…
Connected agriculture enhances farmers’ capability to conduct financial transactions easily and provide easier access to agricultural information in rural areas PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Connected agriculture enhances farmers’ capability to conduct financial transactions easily and provide easier access to agricultural information in rural areas. Due to radical changes in agriculture policy in both developed and developing regions, implementation of advanced agricultural technologies have proved to raise the purchasing power and living standards of farmers.
Schizophrenia US Therapeutic and Drug Pipeline Review H2
PUNE, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — GET SAMPLE REPORT @ Summary Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous behavioral and cognitive syndrome involving chronic or recurrent psychosis. The disorder is characterized by several symptom domains including positive symptoms , negative symptoms , and cognitive deficits .
North America Cannabis Market to Expand at 33% CAGR during 2016-2021
North America Cannabis market, by Derivatives , by application type – Forecast from 2016 to 2021 Major key Players include Canadian Cannabis Corporation,Plandai Biotechnology,Tweed Marijuana,Affinor Growers,Cannabis Sativa Inc.,Cannavest,Canna Brands,Omnicanna Health Solutions,Privateer Holdings PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Market Synopsis of Cannabis Market The report on North America cannabis market focuses primarily on the major markets in the region such as the U.S. Canada and Mexico. The market size of cannabis stood over USD 3.5 billion in 2015.
Allotting cycle to Akhilesh is victory of truth: Samajwadi Party state chief
Lucknow , Jan. 16 : Welcoming the Election Commission of India’s move of allotting the Samajwadi Party symbol ‘cycle’ to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s faction, party state president Naresh Uttam on Monday says that the development is the victory of truth and the people of the state. “This is the victory of the truth and people of Uttar Pradesh.
Filmmaking has become a democratic process in changing times of technology: Rajyavardhan Rathore
New Delhi , Jan. 17 : Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore has said that movies in the Indian Panorama section have an emotional appeal with the audiences as they can relate them with their own culture, region and language. “The art of storytelling through movies has undergone a change with the times and a trend has now started in India to produce Films based on inspiring stories of real life events,” Rathore mentioned this while inaugurating the Indian Panorama Film Festival at Siri Fort auditorium yesterday.
England need better plan to counter Virat Kohli: Root
London [UK], Jan. 17 : Following a heart-wrenching defeat in the first ODI in Pune against India, England batsman Joe Root has insisted that his team need to work on their bowling plans for Virat Kohli. The newly appointed Indian limited over skipper produced a master class alongside Kedar Jadhav to chase down England’s record one-day international score of 350 against India.
Monty Panesar to help Australian spinners ahead of India Tour
Melbourne [Australia], Jan. 17 : Cricket Australia has recruited England spinner Monty Panesar as a spin-bowling consultant for their upcoming tour to India in a bid to provide valuable tips to the Australian spinners as well as to the batters to tackle ace Indian spinners. Panesar has been recruited into the Australian ranks at the behest of Pat Howard, Cricket Australia’s high performance manager, whose team were whitewashed 0-4 on their last tour to India four years ago, and recently succumbed to a 0-3 loss in similarly spin-friendly conditions in Sri Lanka.
‘No reverting to subsidy in fuel, may cut excise if price pinches’
NEW DELHI: The government may pare excise duty on motor fuel if price rise “pinches hard”, but will not revert to the subsidy regime, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday . “There will be no subsidy regime in petrol and diesel…Petrol price was deregulated in June 2010 and diesel in October 2014 and the same will continue… subsidies are anti-poor.
Virat Kohli: Put too much pressure on myself before England tour in 2014
New Delhi: Indian captain Virat Kohli feels that chinks in his technique apart from utter desperation to succeed in England led to a disastrous tour of 2014 post which, he not only worked on his mindset but also on his batting. In a chat with former England captain Nasser Hussain on bcci.tv , Kohli decoded his technique that led to his downfall during 2014 England series where he failed to get 50 plus score in five Tests and then smashed four hundreds in four Tests Down Under a few months later.
Sukhbir Badal mocks ‘human bomb’ Sidhu
Ludhiana , Jan 16 : Castigating newly-joined Congressman Navjot Singh Sidhu for his remarks against the Shiromani Akali Dal , Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday dubbed the cricketer-turned politician as a ‘human bomb’ which will sooner or later explode and cause damage. Ridiculing Sidhu’s assertion against the Akalis, Sukhbir Badal said the former will within a span of six months be speaking against the Congress courtesy his ego.
Organic Shop is back with the ‘Organic Loot’
Jaipur, Rajasthan , Jan. 16 : After the success of its previous two editions in 2014 and 2015, the third edition is all set to raise the bar higher with discounts up to 85 percent on categories like clothing, food, beauty care, health and wellness and home and garden. With the growing demand for organics and massive response from its previous two editions, this year the Loot is planned for two days from January 19 to 20, 2017 with heavy discounts on all products.
Navjot Singh Sidhu says a ita s my ghar wapsia as he formally joins Congress 53 mins ago
Navjot Singh Sidhu says ‘it’s my ghar wapsi’ as he formally joins Congress, refuses to speak on Narendra Modi New Delhi, Jan 16: Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday formally joined Congress. Addressing a press conference along with Congress leader Ajay Maken and Asha Kumari, Navjot Singh Sidhu said he is a born Congressman.
India’s political heartland Uttar Pradesh all set for seven-phased 17th assembly election6 min ago
New Delhi , Jan. 16 : The stage is set for the Uttar Pradesh elections, which will be held in seven phases between February and March this year. The politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh is all set to witness a tough fight between the ruling Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming 17th state assembly elections.
Demonetisation hits Indo-Bangla trade fair
Siliguri , Jan. 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision has hit the Indo-Bangladesh trade fair in Siliguri, Darjeeling. [NK India] The eight-day long trade fair, organized by Bangladesh Export bureau permitted-Wren Business globally, showcased mainly garments, electronics, food items, melamine, sarees and world famous Ilish fish.
BSF seizes Bangladesh bound contraband bottles in Agartala
Agartala , Jan. 16 : A large number of Bangladesh bound banned contraband bottles were seized by the Border Security Force near Agartala during a joint operation along with customs department. [NK India] Acting on information by source of N. P. Singh, DC BSF Gokulnagar, the joint operation was planned by BSF troops of 195 Battalion of BOP Nischintpur and G Officials of BSF Sector Gokulnagar along with DPF Custom Agartala.
Nepal Foreign Minister to arrive on two-day India visit
New Delhi , Jan. 15 : Nepal Foreign Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat will tomorrow arrive in India on a two-day official visit. [NK World] He will also meet Minister of State for External Affairs General V.K. Singh on Tuesday at South Block and will later take part in the 2nd Edition of Raisina Dialogue organised at the Taj Palace here.
India wins while Piers Morgan was watching La La Land, now tweeple…
When it comes to the social media space and cricket, the first name that usually comes to mind is that of former India player and current commentator Virender Sehwag , who has made quite a name for himself as a celebrity troll. Funnily enough, the first name that comes to mind soon after – should we indulge in a game of word association – is that of British journalist Piers Morgan.
Twin tons help Ind beat Eng by 3 wickets, lead series 1-0
Skipper Virat Kohli and local boy Kedar Jadhav scored blistering ton each to guide India to a sensational three-wicket win over England in the first ODI against England in Pune on Sunday. Chasing 351, India were four down with just 63 runs on board, before Kohli and Jadhav put up a solid 200-run partnership to rescue India’s sinking ship.
Cricket: Kohli, Jadhav centuries help India beat England
PUNE, India: Skipper Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav hit blistering centuries to help India chase down 350 and beat England by three wickets in the first one-day international in Pune on Sunday . Kohli , who was leading the limited overs side for the first time, and Jadhav put on 200 runs for the fifth wicket as India achieved the target with 11 balls to spare.
Kohli, Jadhav centuries guide India to three-wicket win chasing 351
India 356-7 beat England 350-7 by three wickets First One-Day International in Pune Scorecard Virat Kohli and Kedav Jadhav scored blistering centuries as India completed a massive chase of 351 against England with three wickets in hand in the first One-Day International in Pune. The duo shared a 200-run stand between them after India were in deep trouble at 63 for four at one stage.
France wants JeM chief Masood Azhar to be declared as international terrorist by UN
Days after China blocked India’s proposal in the UN, the world body’s key member France has pitched for designating Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as an international terrorist, saying there are “very strong arguments in favour” of such a move. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, who was on a four-day India visit, also sent out a veiled message to China without naming it, saying “the international community’s determination to combat terrorism must be the same everywhere, regardless of the threat.”
No need for controversy over PM Modi using Charkha: Praful Patel
Amid a row over Narendra Modi replacing Mahatma Gandhi on KVIC calendars and diary, NCP leader Praful Pratel today said no controversy should be made in the matter as the Prime Minister is using Charkha which is Gandhi’s gift to the nation. “Charkha is Mahatma Gandhi’s gift to the nation.
Mayawati turns 61: Rise of BSP supremo from an oppressed class woman…
New Delhi, Jan 15: Mayawati Prabhu Das, better known as just Mayawati, was born on this day, January 15 in the year 1956. The national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party , Mayawati’s rise from a woman born in an oppressed class to being the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has been nothing less than astonishing and extraordinary.
Have more than two kids? Delhi school says no admission1 hour ago
New Delhi, Jan 15 : In a quirky move, a prominent Delhi school has barred parents having more than two kids from seeking admission for their wards, saying it wants to motivate people to have less children. Salwan School in West Delhi’s Rajendra Nagar has mentioned this condition in the registration forms issued by its two branches- Salwan Montessori and GD Salwan.
OYO to expand Asia footprint; introduces concierge service29 min ago
Mumbai, Jan 15 : Online budget network of hotels OYO is planning to expand its footprints in South Asia and South East Asia, besides strengthening its service by introducing a concierge service called OYO Captains. “Our focus is expanding in the domestic market as we still feel there is a huge opportunity here in the country.
Arun Jaitley looks to break deadlock at GST meeting tomorrow27 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 15: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will tomorrow look to break the deadlock over distribution of powers between centre and states to administer GST, an issue that is holding up launch of the new national sales tax from April. The all-powerful GST Council, headed by Jaitley, will meet for the ninth time tomorrow with the issue of who gets to administer the Goods and Services Tax being the single biggest issue on agenda.
India boat accident toll rises to 26, more dead feared
Indian rescue workers search for victims of a boat accident on the river Ganges near Patna on January 15, 2017. / AFP / –
Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan discharged from hospital
Union Minister and LJP president Ramvilas Paswan, who was admitted to the ICU of a hospital after he complained of breathlessness, has been discharged today. “Paswan has been discharged from the hospital after hisfull recovery,” Doctor Pramod Kumar, head of Cardiology unitof PARAS HMRI hospital, where the minister was admitted, said.
Former Union Minister Ashok Pradhan joins BJP again19 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 14: Former Union Minister Ashok Pradhan, who was a minister in the Vajpayee government but later quit BJP, today joined the saffron party in the presence of senior party leaders. Pradhan, who won on BJP ticket from Khurja constituency four times, had left the party to join Samajwadi Party ahead of Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and his reinduction is likely to boost the saffron prospects in parts of western Uttar Pradesh.
Indian art finds new colour
Forget secret gardens, enchanted forests or mandalas. There’s a new set of colouring books in town, and they identify as Indian.
UP: Two nabbed with Rs. 1 crore in Rs 2000 notes
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested two people with Rs. 1 crore during a checking exercise in Moradabad’s Kundarki area on Thursday. According to a report in ANI, the currency was in Rs 2000 notes. The recovery was made from a swift car and the accused are reportedly employees with a bank.
Twitter war! Capt. Amarinder Singh calls Arvind Kejriwal ‘sneaky little fellow’
Amritsar MP Captain Amarinder Singh called Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal indulged in a Twitter duel on Thursday with the former calling the latter a ‘sneaky little fellow’. It started with Kejriwal attacking Captain Amarinder’s constituency and giving his ‘verdict’ that the Captain will lose his own election.
Jodhpur: American woman levels domestic violence allegations against Indian husband
A woman of American-origin has registered a case of domestic violence against her husband, who hails from Rajasthan’s Jodhpur. According to ANI, the victim named Carmen Rojash, had married Yogesh Jain in Hong Kong around three years ago.
Supreme Court refuses to lift NGT ban on manja threads9 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 13: The interim ban by National Green Tribunal on the glass-coated thread, manja, used for flying kites will continue, with the Supreme Court today refusing to lift it. A bench of Justices M B Lokur and P C Panth said the petitioners, a group of traders from Gujarat, can move NGT for appropriate relief.
Blackbuck poaching case: Jodhpur Court summons Salman Khan, 4 others for hearing on Jan 25
Blackbuck poaching case: Jodhpur Court summons Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Neelam, Tabu, Sonali Bendre for hearing on Jan 25 Jaipur, January 13: A local court in Jaipur who are listening to the blackbuck poaching case has asked Bollywood actor Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan actress Neelam, Tabu and Sonali Bendre to appear before the court on January 25. Earlier there were reports that the Jaipur court will announce its judgement in the arms act case against Bollywood actor on January 18 but it seems that the court will take one more week to announce its judgement in blackbuck poaching case.