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कंगना रनौत की इमरजेंसी पर मंडराए संकट के बादल, इन वजहों से विवादों में घिरी फिल्म, उठी बैन करने की मांग

कंगना रनौत (Kangana Ranaut) की फिल्म इमरजेंसी (Emergency) रिलीज से पहले कंट्रोवर्सी में फंसी हुई है. फिल्म को सेंसर बोर्ड से अभी भी स्वीकृति नहीं मिली है. पंजाब, तेलंगाना, नई दिल्ली और उत्तर प्रदेश सहित भारत भर के कई सिख संगठनों ने कंगना रनौत अभिनीत आगामी बॉलीवुड फिल्म 'इमरजेंसी' पर बैन लगाने की मांग की है. यह फिल्म एक जीवनी पर आधारित राजनीतिक थ्रिलर है, जो पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी के जीवन पर आधारित है, जिन्होंने 1975 से 1977 तक 21 महीने की इमरजेंसी लगाई थी.

इन वजहों से बैन की मांग

यह हंगामा 14 अगस्त को जारी किए गए 2.43 मिनट के ट्रेलर से उपजा है. सिख समूहों की ओर से कड़ी प्रतिक्रियाएं आई हैं, जिनका दावा है कि फिल्म उनके समुदाय को गलत तरीके से पेश करती है और ऐतिहासिक तथ्यों को तोड़-मरोड़ कर दिखा रही है. दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधन समिति (DSGMC) ने केंद्रीय फिल्म प्रमाणन बोर्ड (CBFC) और सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय को पत्र भेजकर फिल्म की स्क्रीनिंग पर प्रतिबंध लगाने का आग्रह किया है.

संगठन का आरोप है कि ट्रेलर सिख समुदाय को गलत तरीके से पेश करता है और उसे डर है कि फिल्म नफरत भड़का सकती है. शिरोमणि गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक समिति (एसजीपीसी) ने कंगना रनौत और फिल्म के निर्माताओं को कानूनी नोटिस भी जारी किया है, जिसमें ट्रेलर को हटाने, सार्वजनिक रूप से माफ़ी मांगने और फिल्म की रिलीज पर प्रतिबंध लगाने की मांग की गई है.

इस सीन पर नाराजगी

मुख्य आपत्ति उस सीन पर है, जिसमें दिवंगत खालिस्तानी अलगाववादी जरनैल सिंह भिंडरावाले को अलग मातृभूमि की वकालत करते हुए दिखाया गया है. ट्रेलर में एक डायलॉग शामिल है, "आपकी पार्टी को वोट चाहिए और हमें खालिस्तान चाहिए," जिसने कुछ सिख समूहों को विशेष रूप से नाराज कर दिया है, जो दावा करते हैं कि भिंडरावाले ने कभी ऐसी मांग नहीं की.

ये भी पढ़ें: चिराग पासवान के साथ वायरल हुई तस्वीर पर आया कंगना रनौत का रिएक्शन, बोलीं- अब उन्होंने मुझे देखते ही रास्ता बदल लिया...

ट्रेलर के दर्शकों ने फिल्म निर्माताओं की आलोचना की है कि उन्होंने कहानी का केवल एक पक्ष ही पेश किया है, जिसमें अकाल तख्त साहिब पर बमबारी और ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार के कारण हुई मौतों जैसी प्रमुख घटनाओं को छोड़ दिया गया है.



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Video: Zomato Agent's Food Delivery In Knee-Deep Water Wins Internet

A Zomato delivery agent waded through knee-deep water to deliver an order in a flooded area of Ahmedabad. The video, shared on social media platform X, has earned him praise for his dedication and determination with users urging Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal to reward the delivery agent.

The food delivery platform also praised him and called him a "superhero".

“Thank you for highlighting our delivery partner's extraordinary efforts! They truly went above and beyond, braving extreme weather like a superhero,” Zomato said.

“These heroes deserve special recognition,” a user commented, tagging Deepinder Goyal.

Another agreed, saying, “Give this guy an award for providing delivery in extreme weather conditions!!”

The incident comes as Gujarat faces heavy rain and flooding, with 32 deaths and over 32,000 people relocated in four days.

Heavy rainfall has been reported in various districts, with Navsari recording the highest at 356 mm, followed by Dangs, Vadodara, and Anand. The districts of Valsad, Tapi, Navsari, Surat, Narmada, and Panchmahal in South Gujarat have been particularly affected.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is closely monitoring the flood situation in the state and has instructed officials to take necessary measures to ensure public safety.

The heavy rainfall has caused significant structural damage. At least 62 houses were destroyed and 271 were partially damaged. Apart from that, 22 huts were affected.

Relief efforts are underway, with the Indian Air Force delivering materials and MI-17 helicopters air-dropping life-saving essentials to stranded residents in Jamnagar and Vadodara.



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Friday, August 30, 2024

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"Noisy Sunroof, Screen Lags": Actor Wants 50 Crores For "Faulty" Land Rover

Bollywood actor Rimi Sen has sued car company Land Rover for Rs 50 crore for allegedly facing issues with her car. Ms Sen purchased the car for Rs 92 lakh in 2020. In her complaint, she accused Land Rover of mental harassment over repairs related to the car. 

The vehicle was purchased from Satish Motors Pvt. Ltd., an authorised dealer for Jaguar Land Rover, with a warranty valid until January 2023. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, the car remained largely unused until restrictions were lifted. When Ms Sen began using the vehicle extensively, she allegedly encountered numerous defects. These included issues with the sunroof, sound system, and rear-end camera.

In her complaint, Ms Sen claimed that on August 25 in 2022 the malfunctioning rear-end camera led to the car colliding with a pillar. Despite notifying the dealers about these issues, Ms Sen claims that they were dismissive, asking for evidence before addressing her complaints. This led to a cycle of repairs where one problem was allegedly fixed, only for another to arise.

The legal notice filed by Ms Sen claims that the car is defective, both in manufacturing and in its subsequent maintenance by the authorised dealer. She contends that the car has been sent for repairs over ten times, yet it remains faulty, causing her mental harassment and significant inconvenience.

Ms Sen is demanding compensation of Rs 50 crore for the mental harassment she endured, as well as an additional Rs 10 lakh to cover legal expenses. She also seeks the replacement of the defective car.



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Thursday, August 29, 2024

Bangladesh Cricket Board Takes Decision On Shakib Amid Murder Case Row

Team Bangladesh is celebrating it's historic 10-wicket win against Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series in Rawalpindi. It was Bangladesh's first-ever win against Pakistan in a Test match. Amid the series, Bangladesh Cricket Board had received a legal notice to call back and ban star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, as he has been accused in a murder case. The case was reportedly filed by Rafiqul Islam whose son Rubel was killed on August 7 amid the ongoing protests in Bangladesh.

BCB president Faruque Ahmed had stated that the board will be taking on decision on Shakib after the end of the first Test. In the latest development, it has been reported by Cricbuzz that the BCB has allowed Shakib to go ahead in the series.

"He [Shakib] will continue playing. We received a legal notice regarding bringing him back and we replied them saying this [that he will continue to play]," BCB president Faruque Ahmed was quoted in a leading Bengali Daily Prothom Alo on Tuesday.

"Right now the FIR is filed and it is in the initial stage and there are lot of steps after this and until he is proven guilty we will make him play. The Bangladesh team will go to India after the Pakistan series and we want him in that series as well. He is our contracted player and if necessary we will give him legal assistance," he added.

The second Test will conclude on September 3 but Shakib will not return home as he is bound to travel to England to participate in a four-day match for Surrey. He has also received an NOC for the same from the Bangladesh board. 

"He [Shakib] has not played red-ball cricket for a while and that is why we have given him an NOC to play for Surrey as it will help him to adjust with red-ball cricket more than anything else," a BCB official confirmed Cricbuzz on Tuesday.

Following this, Shakib will also be seen in the two-match Test series against India, kick-starting from September 19. 



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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना महिलाओं और युवाओं को सम्मान देने में सर्वोपरि रही : पीएम मोदी

प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना के शुभारंभ के 10 साल पूरे हो गए हैं. पीएम मोदी ने प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना की 10वीं वर्षगांठ पूरे होने पर खुशी जाहिर की. पीएम मोदी ने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म 'एक्स' पर एक पोस्ट शेयर किया और लाभार्थियों को बधाई दी.

पीएम मोदी ने पोस्ट शेयर करते हुए लिखा, “आज हम एक महत्वपूर्ण अवसर मना रहे हैं. जनधन योजना के 10 साल पूरे हुए. सभी लाभार्थियों को बधाई और इस योजना को सफल बनाने के लिए काम करने वाले सभी लोगों को बधाई. जन धन योजना वित्तीय समावेशन को बढ़ावा देने और करोड़ों लोगों, विशेषकर महिलाओं, युवाओं और हाशिए पर पड़े समुदायों को सम्मान देने में सर्वोपरि रही है.”

पिछले 10 वर्षों में 53.13 करोड़ जन धन खाते खोले गए

इससे पहले केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने मंगलवार को प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना के बारे में जानकारी दी थी. उन्होंने बताया था कि पिछले 10 वर्षों में गरीबों के लिए 53.13 करोड़ जन धन खाते खोले गए हैं. इनमें 2.3 लाख करोड़ रुपये जमा हैं.

वित्त मंत्री ने कहा, "हमारा लक्ष्य चालू वित्त वर्ष के दौरान तीन करोड़ से अधिक पीएमजेडीवाई खाते खोलना है."

उन्होंने कहा कि पीएमजेडीवाई दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी वित्तीय समावेशन पहलों में से एक है. मार्च 2015 में प्रति खाते में औसत बैंक बैलेंस 1,065 रुपये था, जो अब बढ़कर 4,352 रुपये हो गया है. करीब 80 फीसदी खाते सक्रिय हैं. ग्रामीण और अर्ध-शहरी क्षेत्रों में 66.6 फीसदी जनधन खाते खोले गए हैं, इनमें से 29.56 करोड़ (55.6 फीसद) महिला खाताधारकों के हैं.

28 अगस्त 2014 को जनधन योजना की शुरुआत

केंद्र सरकार की महत्वाकांक्षी योजनाओं में से एक प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना (पीएमजेडीवाई) के 10 साल पूरे हो गए हैं. सरकार ने 28 अगस्त 2014 को इस योजना की शुरुआत की थी. जनधन योजना के जरिए सरकार देश के गरीब, वंचित तबके को बैंकिंग सिस्टम से जोड़ने में कामयाब रही है. इसके साथ साथ ही डायरेक्ट बैंक ट्रांसफर यानी डीबीटी के माध्यम से सोशल सिक्योरिटी स्कीम्स का भी फायदा सीधे लाभर्थियों तक इसके जरिए पहुंचाया जा रहा है.



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Kamala Harris Or Donald Trump? Why One US County Matters Most In US Polls

Voters in Maricopa County, the largest in the US swing state of Arizona, will play a key role in deciding whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the White House in November.

Here are five key facts about the county:

America's hottest big city

Maricopa County is home to Phoenix, Arizona's state capital, where the average high temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 Celsius) for four months of the year.

The sun-drenched metropolis was named in the late 19th century after being founded on the ruins of an ancient native civilization. The small settlement, located in the northern Sonoran Desert, was worth just $550 after the US Civil War.

Irrigation helped Phoenix grow from a sleepy frontier town dotted with saguaro cacti into a center for citrus, cattle and cotton. Its hot, arid climate later made it an attraction for tuberculosis patients.

After World War II, immigrants, retirees and young families seeking warm weather and low costs flocked to the area, dramatically increasing the population thanks in part to the advent of air conditioning.

Phoenix is now the nation's fifth-largest by population, surpassing Philadelphia. More than 1.6 million Americans live in the financial services and manufacturing hub, according to the latest US Census.

Historically Republican

The county -- home to about 4.5 million people, or 62 percent of Arizona's population -- is the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, and was until recently a reliable Republican stronghold.

"The real significant election, I think, was in 2016 when Trump took the county just by three percentage points. Four years earlier, it was taken by Mitt Romney by 11 points," said David Berman, professor emeritus of political science at Arizona State University.

President Joe Biden beat Trump in Maricopa County by more than 45,000 votes in 2020, helping him break a nearly eight-decade winning streak for Republican presidential candidates in Arizona.

Berman said Trump's right-wing agenda has alienated some Arizonans who prefer more centrist Republicans, such as late US senator John McCain.

Hispanic population growing

The Hispanic population in Maricopa County has grown to account for nearly a third of all residents, according to the latest census.

That change is part of a larger trend spurred in part by rising immigration. Between 2010 and 2020, Arizona's Hispanic residents increased by 16 percent -- faster than the state's overall population growth.

"There has been a concentrated effort to bring out the Hispanic vote as well as the Native American vote," Berman said of the groups, which tend to vote Democratic.

He added that there have also been "some gains for Democrats" as people seeking cheaper housing and better job opportunities continue to move to Arizona from more traditionally liberal states such as California.

Increasingly independent

Despite Arizona's Republican voting history and recent Democratic inroads, more than a third of Maricopa County residents are not affiliated with either party.

Roughly 34 percent of active voters are registered as "other," according to the county's most recent data -- rivaling Republicans at 35 percent and surpassing Democrats at 28 percent.

That proportion has grown steadily over the past few years, making the county's election results more unpredictable.

"Maricopa County still has quite a bit of red in it, and these swing voters will generally opt for more traditional Republicans," rather than Trump's hard-right brand, said Paul Bentz, senior vice president at Phoenix-based public affairs firm Highground.

"We are not a purple state," he said, referring to an area evenly mixed between Republican red and Democratic blue.

"We are a red state with purple spots."

Early voting dominates

About 80 percent of the county's voters cast early ballots in 2020 and 2022, mirroring a statewide trend that predates the coronavirus pandemic.

"We've been doing it for over three decades. Republicans are really the ones that brought early voting to the state of Arizona," Bentz said.

In 1991, the state legislature allowed voters to request an absentee ballot for any reason, making the practice widely available. More than a decade later, Arizona created a program that automatically sends voters a ballot for each upcoming election.

The growth of mail ballots since the pandemic has made vote verification and counting a days-long process. Most US news networks took more than a week to call the state for Biden in 2020.
 

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

महिलाओं में होने वाली खतरनाक बीमारी एंडोमेट्रियोसिस क्या है? ओवरी, लंग्स और आंत से होने लगती है ब्लीडिंग, जानिए कैसे

Endometriosis: महिलाओं की दर्दनाक और बेहद जटिल बीमारी एंडोमेट्रिओसिस इन दिनों सुर्खियों में है. दरअसल, पेरिस ओलंपिक में एक अमेरिकी एथलीट ने अपने ब्रॉन्ज मेडल को एंडोमेट्रियोसिस पीड़ित महिलाओं को समर्पित किया. इसके बाद से एंडोमेट्रियोसिस को लेकर जागरूकता कार्यक्रमों में तेजी आ गई है. साथ ही महिलाओं की इस खतरनाक बीमारी के बारे में जानने को लेकर लोगों की दिलचस्पी भी बढ़ी है. यूट्रस की कोशिकाओं के शरीर के दूसरे हिस्से में फैल जाने से होने वाली ये बीमारी पीरियड्स के दौरान पीड़ित अंगों में भी ब्लीडिंग की वजह बनती है.

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पीरियड्स में एंडोमेशियम सेल्स वाले अंगों से ब्लीडिंग:

गायनेकोलॉजिस्ट डॉक्टर ऊषा प्रियंवदा ने एंडोमेट्रियोसिस के प्रभावों पर बातचीत करते हुए कहा कि यूट्रस की लाइनिंग यानी एंडोमेशियम सेल्स के दूसरे अंगों तक फैलने का साफ असर माहवारी या पीरियड्स के दौरान दिखता है. पीरियड्स के समय यूट्रस से ब्लीडिंग की तरह ही एंडोमेशियम के सेल्स वाले अंग जैसे फेलोपियन ट्यूब, ओवरी, लंग्स और आंत वगैरह में भी ब्लीडिंग होने लग जाती है. उन्होंने खासकर लंग्स के बारे में कहा कि थोड़ी-थोड़ी ब्लीडिंग होती है और फिर अगले पीरियड्स तक के लिए यह ठीक भी हो जाता है. हालांकि, लाइनिंग्स अपनी जगह पर बरकरार रहती हैं.

ब्लीडिंग के अलावा लाइनिंग में सूजन और तेज दर्द की शिकायत 

डॉक्टर ऊषा प्रियंवदा ने कहा कि यूट्रस की लाइनिंग बढ़कर शरीर के जिन हिस्से में अपनी जगह बनाकर बढ़ती है वहां और भी कई दिक्कतों का सामना करना पड़ता है. पीरियड्स में ब्लीडिंग के अलावा लाइनिंग में सूजन, दर्द और अंगों के कामकाज में रुकावट जैसी दिक्कत होती है. कई बार गंदे खून के थक्के की वजह से महिलाओं की यूरिन की थैली यानी ब्लैडर और आंत वगैरह में एंडोमेट्रियोसिस का बुरा असर फैलने पर सर्जरी ही उसका एकमात्र इलाज होता है. डॉक्टर्स इन अंगों की सफाई के अलावा जरूरत पड़ने पर उन प्रभावित अंगों का कुछ हिस्सा काटकर भी हटा देते हैं.

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लाइफस्टाइल में बदलाव से अर्ली पीरियड्स का रिस्क | Risk of Early Periods Due To Lifestyle Changes

एंडोमेट्रियोसिस पर चर्चा करते हुए डॉक्टर ऊषा प्रियंवदा ने अर्ली पीरियड्स यानी तय उम्र से कम में ही लड़कियों की माहवारी शुरू होने का भी जिक्र किया. उन्होंने इसकी वजह बताते हुए कहा कि एनवायरमेंट और खानपान समेत पूरी लाइफस्टाइल में तेजी से बदलाव ने इस दिक्कत को बढ़ाया है. आजकल खानपान की कई चीजों को जल्दी-जल्दी ग्रो करवाने के लिए बड़े पैमाने पर एस्ट्रोजन और ऑक्सीटोसिन का इस्तेमाल किया जाता है. बच्चों को लंबा, मजबूत और हेल्दी करने के लिए कई फैमिली इन चीजों को अपना लेते हैं. इससे हॉर्मोनल अंसतुलन की वजह से लड़कियों में अर्ली पीरियड्स के मामले सामने आते हैं.

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डॉक्टर प्रियंवदा ने कहा कि ये खानपान के अलावा आसपास मौजूद दूसरे फैक्टर्स भी लड़कियों में फीमेल हॉर्मोन्स को ट्रिगर करते हैं. इससे लड़कियों में प्यूबर्टी या पीरियड्स जल्दी आ जाती है. उन्होंने कहा कि पीरियड्स का आना या न आना हेल्थ को बहुत अधिक प्रभावित नहीं करता, लेकिन 8-9 साल की उम्र में लड़कियों का पीरियड्स आना उन्हें मानसिक तौर पर जरूर परेशान कर देता है. इसके अलावा जल्दी पीरियड्स आने से इन लड़कियों के लिए आने वाले समय में एंडोमेट्रियोसिस से पीड़ित होने की आशंका भी बढ़ जाती है.



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Monday, August 26, 2024

Malayalam Film Actor Minu Muneer Accuses 4 Co-Stars Of Sexual Harassment

Malayalam film actor Minu Muneer on Monday accused prominent stars M Mukesh and Jayasurya of sexual harassment even as the south film industry reels from the Justice K Hema Committee's shocking findings of harassment and abuse of women in the industry.

The allegations come a day after director Ranjith and actor Siddique resigned from their posts in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) after similar accusations were made against them.

In a post on Facebook, the actor claimed that four actors -- Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, Idavela Babu and Jayasurya -- had physically and verbally abused her on the sets of a 2013 movie.

Speaking to NDTV, the actor shared her harrowing ordeal. "I had a bitter experience while shooting for a film. I had gone to the toilet and when I came out, Jayasurya hugged me from behind and kissed me without my consent. I was shocked and I ran out," she said, adding that the actor offered her more work if she was willing to be with him.

In another incident, the actor had approached Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) secretary Idavela Babu for a membership application. She said he called her over to his flat on the pretense of applying for a membership of the film association and physically abused her.

Ms Muneer also said actor Mukesh, a MLA of the ruling CPI(M), has denied her the membership after she turned down his advances.

"There is a lot of exploitation in the Malayalam film industry. I am a witness and victim. When I moved to Chennai, nobody reached out to me, asking me what had happened?" she told NDTV.

"In 2013, I was subjected to physical and verbal abuse by these individuals while working on a project. I tried to cooperate and continue working, but the abuse became unbearable. As a result, I was forced to leave the Malayalam film industry and relocate to Chennai. I had spoken out against the abuse in a newspaper article. I am now seeking justice and accountability for the trauma and suffering I endured. I request your assistance in taking action against them for their heinous actions," she wrote in the post, adding that she was accused of not making "adjustments" when she spoke up about the abuse.

Actor Maniyanpilla Raju, who is one of the actors accused by Ms Muneer, has called for an investigation into the allegations, claiming multiple vested interests are behind the accusations. "Some people will try to capitalise on the situation. Among those accused, there will be both innocent and guilty parties. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation is necessary," he said.

Amid mounting pressure, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a high-level meeting with senior police officials on Sunday and has announced the establishment of a seven-member special team to investigate the atrocities faced by women actors.

Speaking to NDTV, actor Soniya Malhar said the victims have repeatedly shared their ordeal with the investigating agencies. "We need action immediately from Centre and the state government. I think it is very difficult to explain what happened over and over again. New committees are being formed every day," she said.

The report by the Justice Hema Committee, constituted by the Kerala government post the 2017 actress assault case, has revealed instances of harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema industry, prompting calls for action against the guilty.



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Eye On Election, Uddhav Thackeray, Allies' Seat-Share Talks Moves To Phase 2

Seat-sharing - the stumbling block of many a political alliance - is in focus before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election, with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi expected to hold a second round of talks this week, to continue dividing the state's 288 seats ahead of voting expected in October.

The first round was on Saturday in which a deal for Mumbai's 36 seats was "99 per cent finalised", the Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut said, though also stating details will be shared after a 'full agreement' is reached. He stressed, however, "We want Mumbai in the hands of Marathi-speaking people."

Mr Raut's assertions aside, sources told NDTV there is still friction over the division of Mumbai's 36 seats; it appears ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Sena wants 16-20 seats and the Congress at least 15. The third MVA member - Sharad Pawar's NCP - is believed to want seven to eight seats.

The reported minimum ask from each party puts them two seats over that available.

Mumbai is widely seen as the Sena's bastion; in the 2019 Assembly election party (then undivided and allied with the BJP) won 14 seats and together the two swept the city, winning 30 of 36 seats.

The Congress picked up four and one, respectively. Zeeshan Siddique, Aslam Sheikh, Amin Patel, and Varsha Gaikwad were winners for the Congress and Nawab Malik claimed the NCP's sole win.

Normally it shouldn't be too much of a strain for the Sena to have its way on this issue.

However, the Congress' showing in the April-June Lok Sabha election (Ms Gaikwad won the Mumbai North Central seat), gives the national party room to push for a greater share of seats.

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Sources told NDTV talks over seat-sharing, for Mumbai and the rest of the state, will include discussions on 'winnability', i.e., including establishing the political and demographic intricacies of each seat and which of the three parties' candidates has the best chance of winning.

Who Will Be MVA's Chief Minister Face?

Meanwhile, there are also disagreements within the Maha Vikas Aghadi over the alliance's chief ministerial candidate. Specifically, the Congress and NCP are reluctant to make such a declaration at this stage, while the Sena is pushing for a consensus figure.

One option will almost certainly be Uddhav Thackeray - whose first term was cut short by the Sena-NCP rebellion - but the former Chief Minister has also said he will back any candidate, announced by the Congress and NCP (SP), as the MVA's candidate for the top job.

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"I don't have the feeling I am fighting for myself but for the rights of Maharashtra," he said in Mumbai. He insisted then it would be prudent for the MVA to decide an alliance leader before the election rather than do so after the result - which has been the Congress' strategy in recent polls.

Mr Thackeray's apparent insistence on the MVA identifying a chief ministerial candidate, a figure around whom they can build a campaign, comes amid attacks by the BJP - who will likely rely on the tried-and-tested charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to win another election - on this issue.

Mr Thackeray will likely also remember the fallout of the 2019 Assembly election.

The Sena and BJP won comfortably but the two split after failing to agree a post-poll chief ministerial nominee, which even included talk of rotating the post between the two parties. Miffed at being denied the top job, either solo or shared, Mr Thackeray broke from the BJP and joined the Congress and NCP.

BJP On The Attack

The early friction in MVA seat-sharing talks has prompted jibes from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, with the BJP's Mumbai unit boss, Ashish Shelar predicting its break-up from the strain.

"Most likely, MVA will break over seat sharing. And if, somehow they sustain through seat sharing, it will break afterwards as three parties are there for the Chief Minister's post," he said Sunday.

Meanwhile, the BJP's alliance isn't free of seat-sharing squabbles either, with the Sena group led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP faction of his deputy, Ajit Pawar, pushing for more.

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The BJP's poor showing in the Lok Sabha election - in which it won only nine of 28 seats contested - has given the Shinde Sena, in particular, more bargaining power. The Shinde Sena won seven of 15 seats contested, giving it a significantly greater strike-rate. Ajit Pawar's NCP won one of four.

Dates for the Maharashtra Assembly election have yet to be announced. The 2019 election was held on October 21, with the Sena-BJP combine winning 161 seats to the Congress-led UPA's 98.

In July the BJP's alliance bounced back from the poor Lok Sabha showing by registering a big win in MLC polls. The BJP fielded five candidates, including Pankaja Munde, the daughter of late senior leader Gopinath Munde. All five won. Shinde Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP named two each and all four won. 

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"Patriarchy": Trinamool On Mamata Banerjee Exit Demands Over Rape-Murder

Under fire over the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Trinamool Congress today questioned demands for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation. The ruling party in West Bengal said no demands for the Chief Minister's exit are made when such incidents take place in other states and claimed that calls for Ms Banerjee's resignation are an expression of patriarchy.

"There have been so many incidents in so many places. Why the demand for the resignation of the only woman Chief Minister of the country, who won three successive elections? No demands for the resignation of any male Chief Minister for incidents in others places. That is how patriarchy is," Bengal minister Chandrima Bhattacharya told the media this morning.

The Trinamool also hit out at Nabanna Abhijan, a protest march announced by students' organisation to demand justice for the 31-year-old doctor killed in the chilling August 9 incident. The march to the state secretariat, due tomorrow, is an attempt to create chaos in the name of students' protest, Ms Bhattacharya said.

"There is a BJP-ABVP plot to create disturbance. There is a plot to open fire by criminals in police uniform. Tomorrow there are exams. Can students do this? They are doing vulture politics," she said.

"No permission has been sought from police for such a protest. Protests can take place but they have to take permission and they must be held peacefully at designated places," she said.

The remarks come at a time when Kolkata and neighbouring areas are witnessing massive protests over the RG Kar incident, with different sections of the society hitting the streets daily. In the aftermath of the incident, the Opposition has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Banerjee, who also holds the portfolios of Home and Health. Ms Banerjee has hit back at the Opposition, accusing the BJP and Left of plotting unrest in the state, and led a rally demanding justice for the rape-murder victim. 

Stressing that everyone in Trinamool wants punishment for the guilty in the doctor's rape and murder case, Ms Bhattacharya questioned why the CBI is yet to make a major breakthrough in the case after taking over the investigation. "The CBI has not been able to throw any light on the case so far. Kolkata Police arrested the accused but the CBI has not filed a chargesheet yet. All rallies demanding justice should culminate at the CGO complex (where CBI office in Kolkata is located) because the state government is not in charge of the probe anymore."

Trinamool Releases "Need Bodies" Videos

At the press meet this morning, Trinamool Congress released two videos. NDTV has not verified their authenticity. In the videos, several men are heard saying, "we need bodies". Trinamool leader Jayprakash Majumdar alleged that the BJP plans to create unrest during the rally to Nabanna tomorrow. "The BJP leadership has been told that unless a Nandigram-type incident happens and there are dead bodies, the tide will not turn in BJP's favour," he said. The Trinamool leader was referring to the 2007 Nandigram violence under the previous Left government in Bengal which claimed 14 lives. Mr Majumdar alleged that there was a conspiracy to fire at protesters at the rally tomorrow.

Earlier, Leader of the Opposition in Bengal Assembly. BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, said police was spreading rumours to disrupt the protest.

"Mamata Police is deploying a sinister 'toolkit' to redirect protesters away from marching towards Nabanna, where they seek justice for the RG Kar PGT woman doctor. The West Bengal Government is clearly shaken by the viral call for the 'Nabanna Abhijan' on August 27," he said in a post on X.



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Lenovo Worker Fired For Urinating In Hotel Lobby, Sues For $1.5 Million

A Lenovo computer salesman has found himself in a swirl of trouble, fired from his job after he says a bladder condition forced him to relieve himself in a lobby of his Times Square hotel.

Richard Becker, 66, is seeking at least $1.5 million from the American subsidiary of the Chinese computer giant after being dismissed for the wrongful wee, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in New York State Supreme Court and seen by AFP.

He accused the company of "discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of New York State and New York City human rights laws."

According to the suit, Becker was returning to his hotel near New York's Times Square after a work dinner in February when he found himself "overwhelmed" and forced to answer nature's call in a vestibule located on a separate floor from the main lobby.

"A coworker noticed Becker urinating, and -- out of apparent spite and malice -- promptly reported him to HR, even though Becker's conduct caused no harm to anyone whatsoever," the lawsuit said.

Becker said he has been dealing with a chronic bladder condition since 2016 and is under the treatment of a urologist. The court filing said Lenovo colleagues and managers were aware of his condition.

"No sympathy, let alone compliance with the law, would be forthcoming from Lenovo. Instead, within days, Becker was terminated by his employer, following a sham HR 'investigation' in which he was not even interviewed," the lawsuit said.

The Long Island man has been unemployed since.

Lenovo did not immediately respond to an after-hours request for comment.

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

Iron Dome For Home: Anand Mahindra Finds Solution To Mumbai's Dengue Crisis

As dengue cases continue to surge across Mumbai, industrialist Anand Mahindra has proposed a unique solution to tackle the menace. On Saturday, the Mahindra Chairperson took to X to share a video of a compact laser-powered cannon that detects and kills mosquitoes. 

"With dengue on the rise in Mumbai, I'm trying to figure out how to acquire this miniature cannon, invented by a Chinese man, which can seek out & destroy mosquitoes!" the businessman wrote on X.

The device, created by a Chinese engineer, works like a small-scale anti-missile defence system adapted to target mosquitoes, equipped with a radar system to detect them and a laser pointer to destroy them.

He created it by modifying the radar of an electric car to detect insects. What's more, the engineer has kept a detailed record of all the mosquitoes killed by the device in the form of a 'Death note'.

"An iron dome for your home," Anand Mahindra labelled the device. 

The Iron Dome is a mobile air defence system developed by Israel to intercept and destroy short-range rockets, artillery shells, and mortar bombs fired from distances of 4 to 70 km. It was designed to protect populated areas from such attacks by intercepting and neutralising the incoming threats before they can cause damage.

"You just gave me a billionaire business idea," a user commented under Mr Mahindra's post. 

Another user stated, "Indian mosquitoes are clever enough to dodge these lasers!"

"Is there really such a cannon?" a comment read.

Someone said, "China and its innovations are far ahead of the rest of the world."

Mumbai is currently grappling with a surge in mosquito-borne diseases, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reporting a sharp increase in cases of dengue, chikungunya, and leptospirosis in the first two weeks of August alone. 



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Saturday, August 24, 2024

करीना कपूर के मम्मी-पापा की शादी का वीडियो वायरल, राज कपूर ने यूं सजाया था बेटे का सेहरा

करीना कपूर के पेरेंट्स रणधीर कपूर और बबीता ने साल 1971 में शादी की थी. रणधीर और बबीता की लव स्टोरी की शुरुआत फिल्म सेट पर हुई थी. इसके बाद दोनों ने शादी करने का फैसला कर लिया था. बीच में कुछ मनमुटाव हुए तो बबीता अपनी बेटियों के साथ रणधीर कपूर से अलग रहने लगी थीं लेकिन उन्होंने रणधीर से तलाक नहीं लिया था. आज हम इस कपल के बारे में बात इसलिए कर रहे हैं क्योंकि सोशल मीडिया पर रणधीर कपूर और बबीता की शादी का वीडियो वायरल हो रहा है. इनकी शादी में पूरी फिल्म इंडस्ट्री शामिल हुई थी.


वायरल हुआ शादी का वीडियो
बबीता और रणधीर कपूर की शादी बहुत ही धूमधाम से हुई थी. बारात का वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर खूब वायरल हो रहा है जिसमें रणधीर कपूर को उनके पिता राज कपूर और मां कृष्णा कपूर सेहरा पहनाते हुए नजर आ रहे हैं. वहीं रेड साड़ी में बबीता बेहद खूबसूरत लग रही हैं. दोनों सेलेब्स से मिलते हुए नजर आ रहे हैं.

अमिताभ से जितेंद्र तक सब हुए थे शामिल
रणधीर कपूर और बबीता की शादी में संजीव कुमार, अमिताभ बच्चन, जितेंद्र समेत पूरा बॉलीवुड शामिल हुआ था. बारात में सभी नजर आ रहे हैं. उसके बाद कपल के साथ फोटो क्लिक करवाने भी कई सितारे पहुंचे थे. इनकी सादगी देखकर फैंस इंप्रेस हो रहे हैं और ढेर सारे कमेंट कर रहे हैं. एक यूजर ने लिखा, कोई दिखावा नहीं, सिर्फ नेचुरल और ट्रेडिशन्स के साथ सब कुछ हो रहा है. वहीं दूसरे ने लिखा, पुराने जमाने की शादियों की बात ही कुछ और होती थी. शादी के बाद इस कपल की दो बेटियां हुईं. करिश्मा कपूर और करीना कपूर. बबीता और रणधीर कपूर की दोनों बेटियों ने बॉलीवुड में कदम रखा और नाम कमाया. करीना और करिश्मा दोनों ही फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में एक्टिव हैं और अपनी शानदार एक्टिंग से लोगों को इंप्रेस कर रही हैं.



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Friday, August 23, 2024

Who Was Ankit Kalra, Husband Of Influencer Insha Ghaii Who Died At 29

Renowned influencers Insha Ghai Kalra and her husband, Ankit Kalra, were loved for their humorous couple content on Instagram. However, in a shocking turn of events, Ankit died on August 19, 2024, and Insha's heart-wrenching note left millions of fans shattered.

In her post, Insha announced the sudden death of her husband. "Take me one day back. I promise to do things differently! Come back baby, please? I miss you," she wrote.

Who was Ankit Kalra?

  1. Ankit Kalra was 29 years old when he died, leaving his fanbase in shock. Insha's post about her husband didn't reveal the cause of his death.
  2. Ankit was born on March 24, 1995. According to his Facebook profile, the influencer was born and raised in Delhi. He attended GD Goenka Public School in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, and then GD Goenka University for higher studies. 
  3. Apart from content creation, Ankit was an interior designer and builder. He co-owned with his wife a clothing label -- House of Styles by Smriti & Insha.
  4. According to his Facebook profile, Ankit Kalra married Insha Ghai Kalra on January 15, 2023. The couple frequently posted funny reels on Instagram. They last collaborated with an Instagram post showcasing their love and humour on August 4, with a post captioned, "Modern problems require modern solutions."
  5. Ankit would constantly update his fans with delightful posts on his social media handle. His last post on Instagram was on August 18, a day before his death. It featured him in a black shirt with a pair of sunglasses, inside his car. The caption read, “The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.”


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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Choose Leader Who Values 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': Hindu Priest To Democrats

On the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the chants of "Om Shanti, Shanti" echoed in the hall and the priest conducting the prayers urged Americans to choose a leader who believes in the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

In an example of inclusivity in the US and growing influence of the Indian community there, a senior Hindu priest from the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Rakesh Bhatt conducted Vedic prayers today, seeking blessings for unity across the nation.

At the Convention, Rakesh Bhatt remarked, "Even if we have differences, when it comes to the nation, we have to be united."

"Let our minds think together. Let our hearts beat as one. All for the betterment of society. May this make us powerful so we can unite and make our nation proud," he added.

Mr Bhatt also urged America to choose a leader who believes in the Vedic concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the whole world is one family).'

He further mentioned, "We are one universal family. Truth is our foundation and always prevails. Lead us from unreal to real, from darkness to the light, and from death to immortality. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti."

Replying to the prayer conducted by Bhatt, Ajay Bhutoria, Deputy National Finance Chair of the Democratic Party stated, "Rakesh Bhatt's Hindu prayer at the DNC today is a significant moment, showcasing the Democratic Party's commitment to inclusivity and diversity."

"It is heartening to see the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian American community being honoured on such a prominent stage. This moment reflects the growing influence and recognition of our community within the fabric of American society," he added.

Mr Bhatt is a Madhwa priest from Bengaluru who has trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha, Karnataka.

He received his English and Kannada degrees from Osteen College, Bengaluru, and his Sanskrit degree from Jayachamarajendra College.

To acquire Vedic knowledge he later joined Udupi Ashta Matha and worked at the Badrinath and Raghavendra Swami Koil, Salem, before joining Sri Sri Vishnu Temple in July 2013.

Also, the Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention and expressed gratitude.
 

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Vinesh, Charged Rs 25 Lakh For Endorsements Before Olympics, Now Demands...

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat couldn't be rewarded with a medal despite her progression to the final of the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vinesh's disqualification from the vent, owing to a failed weigh-in by just 100 grams, left the entire India heartbroken. Hopes of being honoured with a silver medal did arise after Vinesh challenged the decision at the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS), but that verdict also went against her. Though the Paris Games produced quite a dramatic and bitter turn in her career, Vinesh is still seen as a winner back home.

Though Vinesh didn't officially get a medal to her and tally in the Paris Games, her performance in the quadrennial event has seen her demand, as a brand ambassador, soar in the market. As per a report in the Economic Times, Vinesh's fee for an endorsement deal has taken a significant jump in comparison to the money she would charge for advertisements before the Paris Games, all thanks to her increased brand value.

Vinesh, who reportedly charged around INR 25 lakh for each endorsement deal before the 2024 Olympics, now asks for a fee in the region of INR 75 lakh and 1 crore from a single brand.

Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker Bask In Olympics Glory

While Manu Bhaker bagged two bronze medals from the Paris Games, Neeraj was the only athlete to return home with a silver. Though Chopra failed to repeat his gold medal show in the Paris Games, his brand value has still soared by 30-40%, going up to USD 40 million or INR 330 crore.

Manu's brand value has also surged, seeing her bag a stunning INR 1.5 crore deal with ThumbsUp. Before the Paris Games, Manu would charge around INR 25 lakh per deal for a single endorsement. The figure has witnessed a jump by 6 times, courtesy of her Olympics show.



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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Vinesh vs Cousin Babita In Haryana Polls? Buzz Olympian May Join Politics

Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, sources close to her told IANS on Tuesday. However, Vinesh had stated earlier that she will not move into active politics. But as per the latest report, some political parties are trying hard to "convince" her. Vinesh missed the opportunity to win a gold medal in women's freestyle 50kg category in the Paris Olympics after getting disqualified from the final for being 100gm overweight.

Vinesh received a rousing welcome in the National Capital and her village Balali, Sonipat on Saturday. She was garlanded by Congress Member of Parliament, Deepender Hooda and other members of his family at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. However, which party Vinesh is going to join is yet to be confirmed.

"Yes, why not? It's likely that in Haryana assembly you see Vinesh Phogat vs Babita Phogat and Bajrang Punia vs Yogeshwar Dutt. Some politicial parties are trying to convince her," sources close to Phogat family told IANS when asked about 2024 Olympic finalist wrestler's future plans.

As Vinesh exited the airport, she was met with loud cheers from her fans, family, and friends, who had gathered in large numbers despite the early hours. The overwhelming support and affection brought the wrestling icon to tears.

Outside the airport, emotions ran high as people celebrated. Among the first to welcome Vinesh home were Sakshi Malikkh, who retired from wrestling last year, and Bajrang Punia.

In a poignant moment, Vinesh and Sakshi, both of whom have faced significant challenges in their careers, embraced and broke down in tears, sharing the weight of their struggles.

"Our fight has not ended and the fight will continue and I pray to god that the truth will prevail," Vinesh had said on Saturday.

On Friday, Vinesh expressed her deep sorrow over missing out on the Olympic podium, linking her personal disappointment to the broader struggle for women's rights in India, a cause she championed in her protests against the former wrestling federation chief.

In a three-page letter posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night, Vinesh hinted at a possible return to the sport, leaving the door slightly open despite her earlier decision to retire after the Paris Olympics disqualification.

Despite the team's efforts, Vinesh was unable to make weight in time for the weigh-in, leading to her disqualification from the gold medal match. Her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint silver medal was later dismissed on Wednesday.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

महिला ने इन 4 मायनों में रहने के लिए अमेरिका को बताया बेंगलुरु से बेहतर, वायरल पोस्ट पर लोगों ने ऐसे किया रिएक्ट

Indian Woman Explains Why She Chose US Over Bengaluru: विदेश में नौकरी करते हुए वहीं बस जाने वाले युवाओं को लेकर आर्थिक से लेकर सामाजिक कई स्तर पर चर्चा और बहस होती रहती है. इस बीच बेंगलुरु की एक महिला ने सोशल मीडिया के जरिए एक लंबी पोस्ट शेयर कर रहने के लिए अमेरिका को बेहतर जगह बताया है. बेंगलुरु या अमेरिका में से किसी एक को चुनने से पहले महिला काफी कंफ्यूज थी, लेकिन काफी सोचने के बाद उसने अमेरिका में रहने का फैसला किया है. बेंगलुरु की महिला ने अपने होम टाउन के मुकाबले अमेरिका को कुल चार मायनों में बेहतर बताया है. ये पोस्ट सोशल मीडिया दो दिन के अंदर ही वायरल हो गया है, जिस पर सोशल मीडिया यूजर्स अपना पक्ष रख रहे हैं.

अमेरिका को बताया बेहतर

वीबा मोहन नाम की महिला ने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म एक्स पर एक लंबा पोस्ट शेयर करते हुए अमेरिका को कल्चर, सुरक्षा और टेक के नजरिये से बेंगलुरु से बेहतर बताया है. वीबा के अमेरिका शिफ्ट होने का फैसला लेने के पीछे वीजा भी एक अहम कारण है. पहला कारण बताते हुए महिला ने लिखा, "यहां की संस्कृति के बारे में दो चीजें हैं जो मुझे पसंद है. पहला है वाइल्ड और अथक आशावाद. हर कोई संभावनाओं को लेकर उत्साहित है और यदि आप असफल होते हैं, तो आप फिर से प्रयास करें. दूसरा है शिल्प कौशल. यह सब आपके शिल्प को बेहतर बनाने के बारे में है."

पर्सनल और प्रोफेशनल दोनों ही स्तर पर सुरक्षा को दूसरा बड़ा कारण बताते हुए वीबा मोहन ने लिखा, "एक ऐसे सहकर्मी के साथ काम करना जो आपके प्रति आसक्त है और जिसकी कोई सीमा नहीं है, ताजी हवा के झोंके जैसा है. हर तरह की आजादी. किसी सुरक्षित जगह पर रहने से ना केवल आप शांत महसूस करते हैं, बल्कि यह आपको अधिक प्रोडक्टिव भी बनाता है."

यहां देखें पोस्ट

लोगों ने दी प्रतिक्रिया

वीबा मोहन ने वीजा की जटिलताओं और बेंगलुरु के मुकाबले सैन फ्रैंसिस्को के बेहतर स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम और टेक को अपने फैसला का तीसरा और चौथा बड़ा कारण बताया है. बेंगलुरु की महिला का यह पोस्ट सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म एक्स पर काफी चर्चा बटोर रहा है. अब तक इस पोस्ट को 1.4 लाख से ज्यादा बार देखा जा चुका है. कुछ यूजर्स महिला की बात से सहमत है, तो वहीं कुछ का मानना है कि सिक्के के दो पहलू की तरह इसका भी नफा और नुकसान दोनों है.

पोस्ट पर कमेंट करते हुए एक यूजर ने लिखा, "मैं ज्यादातर बिंदुओं से सहमत हूं, यहां इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर और सिविक सेंस भी जोड़ूंगा, लेकिन पहला प्वाइंट अपनी चुनौतियों के साथ आता है." दूसरे यूजर ने लिखा, "अमेरिका या बेंगलुरु? यह तुलना कैसी हो सकती है? यदि आप सबसे बड़ी अर्थव्यवस्था की तुलना किसी भारतीय शहर से कर सकते हैं, तो बेंगलुरु जीत रहा है."

 
 


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Vinesh Reveals Gift From Brother On Raksha Bandhan: "Whole Life's Earning"

Vinesh Phogat, since her return to India from Paris Olympics 2024, has been showered with love from all quarters. After an Olympic heart-break for getting disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final, Vinesh returned to India on Saturday. She received a rousing welcome at the New Delhi airport. Thousands felicitated her on the way to Babali, where Vinesh' family resides. On MOnday, Vinesh Phogat celebrated Raksha Bandhan. 

A special post has gone viral on social media where Vinesh can be seen holding a bundle of Rs 500 notes. 

"I am almost 30 years old. Last year he gave me Rs 500. After that this (points to a bundle of currency note). He has earned this much money only in his whole life (jokingly), which he has given to me," Vinesh said. His brother also started started smiling after her statement. 

On her way to Balali from Delhi, Vinesh was felicitated by her supporters and 'khap' panchayats in several villages, with the 135km-long journey taking her almost 13 hours on Saturday.

This was after hundreds of supporters gathered outside the IGI airport to give a rousing welcome to Vinesh, who was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final at the Olympics.

Her disqualification had created a furore in India and the wrestling world.

Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Vinesh, 29, reached her native village around midnight and was accorded a grand welcome. Her neighbours and friends met her with tears and smiles and patted her for the courage she has shown.

Exhausted after a tiring journey that began in Paris, Vinesh addressed the gathering before calling it a day. The two-time World Championships medallist wished that someone from Balali would better her wrestling achievements.

"It would be disappointing if no wrestler emerged from this village. We have paved the way, given hope with our achievements. I request you all to support the women in this village. They need your support, hope and trust if they have to replace us in future," Vinesh said.

"They can achieve a lot. All they need is your support. I will always be indebted to this nation, this village for giving me so much love and respect.

"Whatever I have learnt in wrestling, I don't know if that is god-gifted or my hard work but whatever I have I would like to share with my sisters from this village and I wish they achieve greater heights than me.

"I can then say with pride that she is from my village and I have trained her. I want that (my) records are broken by wrestlers from this village. Thank you all for staying up so late in the night for me." Vinesh is a two-time CWG gold medallist, Asian Games champion and has won eight Asian Championships medals.

Before arriving in Balali, Vinesh had said that her fight against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) would continue.

"I want to thank all the people who supported us in our struggle. Life itself is a struggle. Our fight has not ended and it will continue," said Vinesh.

Later addressing press in Balali, she reiterated the resolve.

"This Olympic medal is a deep wound. I don't know how much time it would take to heal. I don't know if I would pursue wrestling or not but the kind of courage I got today, I want to use that in the right direction," she added.

"We have been fighting a battle for one year. It will continue and by God's grace, the truth will prevail," she said in a very brief interaction.



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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Blog: Four Reasons Reading Drives Us Mad - And Why We Still Keep At It

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To many, reading is a paragon of hobbies. If you take the wide spectrum of leisure activities that humans devote much of their lives to pursue, reading sits snugly in the Goldilocks zone: the sweet spot that defines the perfect avocation. Consider the evidence: an interest in philately, numismatics, or collecting trinkets of any kind really, marks you out as someone who spends their weekends caressing their collection albums and murmuring, 'My precious....'. Opting for a more energetic brand of recreation - like cycling or running, for instance - signals to society that if anyone makes the mistake of approaching you, they will hear about your training regimen in insufferable detail.

Congratulations, You Are A 'Sophisticate' Now

On the other hand, reading - as a hobby - offers a number of benefits. You can win any debate so long as you preface your argument with the words, 'Well, I know that's what you heard on a podcast but I read in a book...'. When your friends are raving about a new movie, you can declare with a sniff, 'To be perfectly honest, the book is much better...'. Surrounding yourself with books can earn you the admiration of your peers. You don't even need to have read them - merely possessing a well-stocked bookcase can make you a sophisticate (ask any interior designer). In these times of snappy reels, clickbait headlines, and dwindling attention spans, book readers are revered as 'Zen masters' who can ignore the lure of doomscrolling and immerse themselves in the textual world.

It is no wonder then that so many parents hope their children grow up to be readers, or that countless adults strive to adopt reading as a hobby. Yet, you rarely hear anyone talking about the undiagnosed emotional damage caused by books - anyone who has read A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara will know what I mean - and the pernicious effects of reading in general. It is about time someone acted to remedy this grave oversight.

That Perpetual Despair...

Allowing yourself to be consumed by a love for books can harm you, broadly speaking, in four significant ways. To begin with, it can cause you to be assailed by a sense of despair, a feeling of crushing hopelessness every time you enter a bookshop. As you browse the shelves and stack volumes in the crook of your arm, you realise you will never get around to reading all the books that call out to you. Some are able to make peace with this doleful reality.

Others, those of a more defiant disposition, refuse to be cowed. They redouble their efforts, but since reading capacity is constrained by physical limits, these efforts end up being channelled solely towards the acquisition of books. The Japanese have an elegant word to describe this condition: tsundoku. It means a penchant for stockpiling books with the genuine intention to read them all - subject only to the minor requirement of first attaining immortality. If you are also afflicted with this malady, do not be disheartened. Karl Lagerfeld is said to have owned over 3,00,000 books. At least, things are not as grim for you (I hope).

Guilt Meets Snobbery

This abundance of material naturally leads to the second pitfall of reading: experiencing guilt. No matter which book you pick up, you are sure to feel a twinge of regret for the ones you're compelled to set aside. Every time you pull out your favourite Agatha Christie or P. G. Wodehouse title from the bookshelf, you can hear your dusty copy of War and Peace tutting in disappointment. In the library, when you're lingering in the Young Adult fantasy section - 'young' is relative, after all - you can feel Great Expectations glaring at you from across the aisle. Every breezy read - every literary guilty pleasure - is laced with the shame of having abandoned Far from the Madding Crowd after a dozen pages.

A large part of this contrition is attributable to the third ill effect of reading: snobbery.

The Struggle To 'Belong'

The world of bibliophiles can be alarmingly tribal and each clique has its idiosyncrasies. You have the acolytes of the Russian masters - a bleak lot who can be disqualified from their clan if they ever crack a smile. Crime fiction aficionados tend to sidle up to you, introduce themselves, and then lean in to whisper, "So... what do you think is the best way to get rid of a body?" The devotees of speculative fiction can be identified by their pallid skin, thick glasses, and ability to talk for hours about the genealogy of dragons; and then there are the readers of business management books, who pride themselves on having no imagination.

Every group believes their reading habits to be loftier and they are all perpetually at odds with each other. Indeed, there is only one thing that unites them: a shared loathing for lovers of romance novels, and, let's be honest, you can see where they're coming from.

If you do not throw in your lot with any one of these clubs, then you must forever contend with their tidal pulls as you chart your literary journey. As you flit from one genre to the next, you will be welcomed and then mocked, your choice of books forever questioned and dismissed as being inferior to a host of other suggestions. If you somehow muster the will to ignore these challenges and keep going, then you will eventually have to tackle the fourth, and most fatal, misfortune to befall a reader. You will begin to believe that you, too, can be a writer.

'Can I .... Be A Writer?'

Anyone who spends a substantial amount of time reading books soon begins to harbour fantasies of writing one themselves. It is one of those immutable laws of nature (those who read poetry are - unfortunately for the rest of us - especially susceptible to this affliction). This is one of life's greatest tragedies because writing is a masochistic, time-consuming and exhausting pursuit. When you choose to become a writer, the only people who suffer more than you are your friends and family members who have to read your early output. It is only because they pretend to enjoy it that you are encouraged to continue. Pick up any celebrated guide on the craft of writing - be it Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott or On Writing by Stephen King - and it will tell you that as a writer you must persevere; you must write with dedication and doggedness, and perhaps one day you will be wildly successful and publish a manuscript that makes a tenth of the sales of the latest book by a social media celebrity.

Most bookworms endure one or more of these ordeals, and yet, astonishingly, they continue to read. Books continue to exist, and some people still find the greatest joy in getting lost in their pages, in weaving stories of their own.Most bookworms endure one or more of these ordeals, and yet, astonishingly, they continue to read. As far as book lovers are concerned, that is a blessing.

(Rohan Banerjee is a writer and lawyer based in Mumbai)

Disclaimer: These are the personal opinions of the author



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Saturday, August 17, 2024

Vinesh's First Statement After Returning To India Post Olympics Heartbreak

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who arrived in the national capital to a rousing reception at the Delhi Airport on Saturday said that she is "grateful" for receiving such love and respect from people. Vinesh was accompanied by Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda for a roadshow after her arrival in Delhi today. Speaking to ANI, Vinesh said, "I am grateful for this love and respect I have received from my countrymen."

Bajrang Punia said that Vinesh has been welcomed like a champion. He also thanked people for showing support. "She (Vinesh Phogat) is being welcomed like a champion. The country saw Vinesh's journey from the streets to the podium. We thank all the countrymen," Bajrang told ANI.

Sakshi Malik said that Vinesh has done a lot for the women and the nation and hoped that people would continue to respect Vinesh.

"Today is a big day. What Vinesh has done for all the women and the nation is commendable. I just hope the people will continue to respect her... for us, she is an Olympic champion," Sakshi said.

The Haryana-born wrestler turned emotional and broke down into tears during the reception at the airport today.

In Paris, Vinesh had became the first Indian woman wrestler to make the final of an Olympics. She was however, disqualified from the 50 kg gold medal bout after she was found to be 100 gms overweight. On Wednesday the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her petition to be awarded a joint silver. She announced her retirement from wrestling on August 8, a day after her disqualification.

A huge crowd gathered at the Delhi Airport to welcome the 29-year-old. Fans showered flower petals upon her arrival in the national capital.

On August 8, Vinesh penned an emotional to announce her decision to retire from wrestling. "Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness," Phogat said in her post.



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Friday, August 16, 2024

Russian Spies Were Stealing US Tech During Cold War. Then FBI Did This

It was the early 1980s, and the Soviet Union had already invaded Afghanistan. The Cold War was at its peak. The Soviet Union and the United States worked on secret missions and operations to undermine each other. According to the CIA, spies working for Moscow had illegally acquired Western technology worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the late 1970s.

But little did the leader of the Communist bloc know that the same process of acquisition of US technology would result in the delivery of sabotaged US high-tech. How did that happen, you ask? Let's find out.  

An FBI agent, who once saw an Austrian entrepreneur entering San Francisco's Soviet Consulate, had another chance encounter with the same man, this time at a bar. The agent, Rick Smith, and the man, whose name remains a mystery, would plant what remains a major counterintelligence campaign of the era, according to a report in Politico Magazine.

The Austrian man was already actively exporting American goods to European nations. The FBI believed the Soviet Union was always desperately looking for the latest and cutting-edge American technology. And that's how they dealt a major blow to their Communist opponents.

As part of Operation Intering, the FBI and the Austrian "would seed faulty tech to Moscow and its allies", draining the Soviet Bloc's coffers. And it wasn't limited to just that. The operation would also expose Moscow's intelligence officers and people who conspired against America.

It was all executed from the Austrian capital Vienna, believed to be a neutral ground for both Communist and Western officials to operate from. The Austrian sought and got an appointment with the Soviet Embassy where he was to pitch Moscow cutting-edge Silicon Valley microelectronics and computer technology.

Initially, Moscow spies expressed some interest, "but they wanted classified information, basically," Smith said. However, the Communists directed the Austrian man to their allies -- the Bulgarians, and their East German and Russian allies, who were to get that forbidden tech. But not before the FBI tampered with it.

While some tech was altered before Bulgarians received it, some were left completely unusable. However, to ensure the operation's longevity and avoid suspicion, some of the technology was delivered unadulterated.

The FBI would also tamper with the electronics, which then experienced "chance" voltage overloads once plugged in by the Soviets. Apart from that some of the machines and parts were fiddled with such that they would degrade over time.

The Soviet Bloc unknowingly purchased sabotaged US goods to the tune of millions of dollars. The Communist spies, who had no idea they were being played, were lauded for their "success in purchasing this forbidden technology from the West".

However, it was only a matter of time before the Austrian's cover was blown, and then the Americans couldn't risk using him as an agent anymore.  “He did all this for the sheer fun of doing it,” said Bill Kinane, a retired longtime San Francisco-based FBI counterintelligence agent who helped supervise the Intering operation. “And, like most Austrians, he hated the Russians.”

After the Cold War, the Austrian reportedly moved back to Europe and amassed a huge fortune there in real estate.



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