India Under-19 blossom under Dravid's focus and drive

Among the top six teams that played the Asian Cricket Council Youth Asia Cup 2016 in Sri Lanka, only India and Pakistan did not feature a player who had played in the Under-19 World Cup before. Perhaps, as a result, Pakistan were ousted in the league phase, losing to Afghanistan and missing out on the semi-final spot by a narrow margin. India, on the other hand, had no such problems. They enjoyed an unbeaten run on their way to defending the crown. They have now been champions since 2012, when the tournament was opened to the full...

சென்னையை நெருங்கும் வர்தா புயல்

சென்னையை நெருங்கும் வர்தா புயல் சென்னையை நெருங்குகிறது வர்தா புயல் சென்னைக்கு கிழக்கே 100 கி.மீ தொலைவில் வர்தா புயல் சென்னையை நோக்கி 13 கி.மீ வேகத்தில் நகருகிறது வர்தா புயல் சென்னையில் கரையை கடக்கும்போது 100 முதல் 110 கி.மீ. வேகத்தில் பலத்த காற்று வீசும் சென்னையில் பேய் காற்றுடன் கனமழை கொட்டி வருகிறது -சென்னை கோட்டூர்புரத்தில் மரம் முறிந்து விழுந்தது 2 பேர் படுகாயம் -வர்தா புயல் பழவேற்காடு - கும்மிடிப்பூண்டி இடையே கரையை கடக்கும் வானிலை மையம் -கடல் அலைகள் அதிக சீற்றத்துடன் எழுவதால் மீனவர்கள் அச்சம் கடற்கரை அருகே வசிப்பவர்கள்...

Jayalalithaa Had Cardiac Arrest Sunday Evening - Apollo Hospital Announcement

Jayalalithaa Had Cardiac Arrest Sunday Evening - Apollo Hospital Announcement J Jayalalithaa, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and one of India's most powerful and popular politicians, had a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening in the Chennai hospital where she has spent the last three months being treated for a prolonged lung infection. "She is being treated and monitored by a team of experts, including cardiologists, pulmonologist and critical care specialists," said Dr Subbaiah Viswanathan of Apollo Hospital. After a phone...

India, Japan signs historic nuclear deal

India, Japan signs historic nuclear deal Signing a landmark civil nuclear cooperation deal with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the agreement for cooperation will mark a historic step in the engagement to build a clean energy partnership between both nations. "A landmark deal for a cleaner, greener world! PM @narendramodi and PM @AbeShinzo witness exchange of the landmark Civil Nuclear Agreement," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted. Prime Minister...

Security features of the new Rs. 2000 and Rs. 500 notes

Security features of the new Rs. 2000 and Rs. 500 notes  A look at the security features of the newly-launched Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 500 notes from the RBI's stable. Rs. 2,000 (colour: magenta) * Is a part of the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series, with a motif of India's Mars orbiter, the Mangalyaan on the reverse * Size: 66mm x 166mm Front side: 1. See through register where the numeral 2,000 can be seen when note is held against light 2. Latent image of 2,000 can be seen when the note is tilted 3. Devanagari denomination 4....

Exchange of old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes worth Rs 4,000 allowed only once till RBI review

Exchange of old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes worth Rs 4,000 allowed only once till RBI review The limit to exchange old notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 is Rs 4000 till further review by the RBI and NOT per day as has been misunderstood by some people. The Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) on the RBI website and the notification regarding de-monetisation mention that old notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 can be exchanged at bank or post office branches till December 30, 2016 up to a value of Rs 4000 by filling up a form and providing ID proof. The...

What pushed Trump to his triumph

In what is seen as a major upset and an unexpected result, real estate businessman and former reality television host Donald Trump of the Republican Party managed to defeat pollster favourite, former senator Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party to become the 45th President of the United States. The margins of defeat were close in the “swing States”. It looked like Hillary Clinton will win the popular vote, bolstered by high support in States like California. But this was futile as she lost the electoral college to Donald Trump....

"Hats Off," Says Rajinikanth After PM Modi Scraps 500, 1000 Rupee Notes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi rocked the nation on late Wednesday evening when he announced that 500 and 1000 rupee notes will be discontinued with effect from midnight. He said that making these notes invalid is a way to counter black money, fake currency and corruption. This image was posted on Twitter by Rajinikanth On Twitter, Rajinikanth had a reaction to PM Modi's surprise announcement. Find Rajinikanth's tweet as a embeded form below:  Hats off @narendramodi ji. New india is born #JaiHind — Rajinikanth...

What To Do With Old 500 And 1,000 Rupee Notes

To stop the spread of counterfeit notes, which is aiding terror activities from across the border, and flush out black money, the government has decided to scrap the notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Starting midnight, these notes will only be "worth the paper they are printed on," he said.A proposal for new 500 and 2,000 rupee notes has been cleared by the Reserve Bank of India. There will be no change in any other form of monetary exchange -- cheque, DD, payment via...

Here Is A Look At New Rs. 500, Rs. 2,000 Notes

The RBI said the move is necessitated to tackle counterfeiting Indian banknotes, to effectively nullify black money hoarded in cash and curb funding of terrorism with fake notes. The government in a surprise move on Tuesday announced that the Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 will be withdrawn. "This is necessitated to tackle counterfeiting Indian banknotes, to effectively nullify black money hoarded in cash and curb funding of terrorism with fake notes," the Reserve Bank of India said in a release. As part of the move, the RBI will issue...

Rs. 500, Rs. 1000 currency notes to be out of circulation from midnight

Rs. 500, Rs. 1000 currency notes to be out of circulation from midnight From midnight today, till November 10, ATMs will not function. Banks will be closed for public transactions tomorrow. The Union Government has decided to do away with Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes from midnight on Tuesday. These notes will cease to be legal tender from the midnight of November 8, 2016, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Tuesday. "These notes will only be papers from tomorrow," he said in Hindi, adding...

BSNL launches Freedom Plan for Rs. 136 with Free Data and Calls

BSNL launches Freedom Plan for Rs. 136 with Free Data and Calls It's already been a month since the Mukesh Ambani-led Jio has introduced its 'Welcome offer' in the country and people are still going crazy to get their hands on the Jio SIM. And that has pushed all the telcos to shower big discounts and offers on the existing tariff plans. State-own PSU BSNL too is no different from others. The telco has launched a new tariff plan called 'Freedom Plan' for new and existing subscribers to offer lower calling rates pan India. The...

Stampede in India kills more than 20 at religious ceremony

Stampede in India kills more than 20 at religious ceremony At least 24 people have been killed and 20 others injured in a stampede on a crowded bridge to reach a Hindu religious ceremony in northern India on Saturday, police said. The stampede took place on the outskirts of Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh state known for its temples. Organisers were expecting 3,000 devotees at the ceremony, but more than 70,000 thronged the ashram of a local Hindu leader on the banks of the Ganges River, said police officer SK Bhagat. “We...

Regional Names of Durga Puja: Ayudha Puja

Regional Names of Durga Puja: Ayudha Puja Region: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh  The ninth day is also the day of the Ayudha Puja. After the slaying of Mahishasura and other demons by Chamundeswari, there was no more use for her weapons. So the weapons were kept aside and worshipped. This Ayudha puja is being celebrated since ancient times. The importance of Ayudha Puja on this occasion may also be due to the fact that on the Vijayadasami day, Arjuna took back his weapons which he had hidden in a Vani...

What is Ayutha Pooja? - By Sadhguru

Ayudha Pooja is one of the most significant aspect of Navratri. In Indian culture, we set up this aspect that whatever tool it may be, if you want to use your plough, first bow down to it and then use it. If you want to use a book, first bow down to it and then use it. Ayudha Pooja means, every implement that you use, whether it is in industry, agriculture or anything else, you approach it respectfully. Unless you approach something with a certain sense of reverence and a deep sense of involvement, it will not yield. The same musical...

What is Unified Payment Interface?

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced that bank applications for the Unified Payment Interface have officially become operational, which means that UPI apps of banks can now be downloaded and used for transactions: What is UPI and what can a user do with the app? UPI is a payment system that allows money transfer between any two bank accounts by using a smartphone. UPI allows a customer to pay directly from a bank account to different merchants, both online and offline, without the hassle of typing credit...

As Nokia gears up for a comeback with an Android smartphone, social media is exploding with excitement and nostalgia

Nokia is working on making a comeback with its first-ever Android smartphone, and the news has triggered an overwhelming nostalgia and excitement among Nokia fans. Nokia is making a comeback with a new Android smartphone, and the news has triggered immense nostalgia for all. And why not? More than a decade ago, after calling became a little affordable in India, and at least every urban man looked to invest in a phone, Nokia was ruling the market. Even now, after many other brands like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and Micromax, have taken...

Reliance Jio has 16 million subscribers in just 26 days; claims world record

Reliance Jio has 16 million subscribers in just 26 days; claims world record In just a month since its official launch, Reliance Jio has successfully managed to hit the milestone by enrolling 16 million customers on its network in just 26 days. After starting its commercial operations from September 5, Reliance Jio now claims to have enrolled 16 million customers in 26 days under its ‘Welcome Offer.’ According to the company, it has created a world record, which is not only faster than other telecom operators, but also faster...