DOCSLIB.ORG

30 June 2017

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
30 June 2017 VOL 5 ISSUE 26 ● DALLAS ● JUNE 30 - JULY 06, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS Taapsee Pannu to play a lawyer in We wish our readers a Happy 4th of July 12 Abhinay Deo’s next USCIS Resumes H-1B Premium Processing for Physicians under United States and India View Conrad 30 Waiver Program Prosperity through Partnership WASHINGTON (TIP): From Monday, June 26, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration President Trump accepted Prime Minister Modi's invitation to visit India Services (USCIS) has resumed premium processing for all H- WASHINGTON (TIP): US 1B petitions filed for medical President Donald Trump and Indian doctors under the Conrad 30 U.S. Citizenship and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Waiver program, as well as Immigration Services resolved to expand and deepen the interested government agency (USCIS)has resumed strategic partnership between the two waivers. The Conrad 30 premium processing for all H- countries and advance common 1B petitions filed for medical program doctors under the Conrad 30 objectives. Above all, these objectives contd on Page 20 Waiver program include combating terrorist threats, promoting stability across the Indo- Pacific region, increasing free and Indian Origin Sikh woman to be fair trade, and strengthening energy linkages. President Trump and Prime first turbaned judge in Supreme Minister Modi expressed confidence that, together, the United States and India will provide strong leadership Court of BC, Canada to address global challenges and build VICTORIA, CANADA prosperity for their citizens in the (TIP): Indian-origin Sikh decades to come. President Donald J. Trump hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the White human rights advocate contd on Page 20 House on June 26 Palbinder Kaur Shergill has been appointed a judge at the Supreme Court of British CanSat 2017: Indian students grab first position in global Columbia in New Westminster. Ms Shergill is the first aerospace competition in Texas turbaned Sikh to be appointed Palbinder Kaur Shergill is the to the judiciary in Canada. first turbaned Sikh to be HOUSTON (TIP): Students from the space related themes organized by Jody Wilson-Raybould, appointed to the judiciary in University of Petroleum and Energy American Astronautical Society Minister of Justice and Canada. Studies (UPES) have emerged as (AAS) and American Institute of Attorney General of Canada, winners at the global aerospace Aeronautics and Astronautics announced the appointment on Friday, June 22 under the new competition CanSat held in Texas. They (AIAA) judicial application process announced on October 20 last year. left behind 39 teams from across the o It tests students' analytical, creative, Welcoming the decision, World Sikh Organization President world to obtain the first position. decision-making, problem-solving Mukhbir Singh said: "The appointment of Justice Shergill is Students from the University of various streams including aerospace, and collaborative skills besides their another milestone for the Sikh community in Canada. It is a Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) electronics, computer science, material domain knowledge and expertise matter of great pride that today we have the first turbaned have emerged as winners at the global science, instrumentation and control o It also calls for the utilization of Sikh appointed to the judiciary in Canada." aerospace competition CanSat held in engineering and design studies. unique skills from different contd on Page 20 Texas, US. They left behind 39 teams What is CanSat? disciplines, which help to augment from across the world to obtain the first the multi-disciplinal skills of the position. The 23-member multi-domain o CanSat is a prestigious annual contestants Indian American Krishna R Urs team included engineering students of design-build-fly competition with contd on Page 20 nominated as US Ambassador to Peru WASHINGTON (TIP): Texas A&M wins Energy grant to Texas’s Illegal Execution Drugs Indian-American diplomat Krishna R Urs has been build power grid in India from India have Expired; Plans to nominated as the new US Ambassador to Peru by DALLAS (TIP): Texas buy more President Trump. A&M University has won a A 31-year veteran of the U.S. Department of Energy DALLAS (TIP): Three states spent more than $75,000 to buy Foreign Service, Krishna grant to help India improve a banned execution drug from India. The FDA blocked the "Kris" R. Urs assumed duties its electrical power grid and shipments, a court fight ensued, and last month the drugs as Deputy Chief of Mission add energy storage expired. at the U.S. Embassy in capacity. Three-thousand vials of a banned execution drug that Madrid, Spain in June 2014, A&M is part of a team of Texas, Arizona, and Nebraska have been fighting for the right and Chargé d'Affaires in Indian-American diplomat scientists from U.S. and to use have now expired, and Texas has vowed to buy more. January 2017. Previously, he Krishna R Urs has been Indian government, The states paid $75,000 for the drug - sodium thiopental, a served as the Deputy appointed as the new US universities and private companies that received almost $30 powerful anesthetic - two years ago despite a warning from Assistant Secretary for Ambassador to Peru by million to install new smart grid and energy storage federal officials that it would not be allowed into the country. Transportation Affairs and President Trump technology to build an "advanced distribution grid." The shipments were seized, and since that time, the states Chief U.S. Government The energy department grant is worth $7.5 million. India's have been engaged in a legal standoff with the Food and Drug Aviation Negotiator at the Department of State from Ministry of Science and Technology covers the rest, officials Administration, arguing that they should be permitted to use November 2010 until June 2014. said. the drug for "law enforcement purpose only." He also served as Director in the Office of Aviation The technology will help both countries modernize power While the sides fought in court, however, the drugs expired Negotiations in the Bureau of Economic, Energy and grids, department of energy officials said. and may no longer be effective. Texas has indicated that it Business Affairs in the Department of State (September "This new consortium demonstrates the U.S. and Indian plans to buy more. 2009 until October 2010), Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. commitments to ensuring access to affordable and reliable Doing so is not a simple matter.Outlawed in the United Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia (from September 2008 until energy in both countries," Energy Secretary Rick Perry said States, sodium thiopental is still used in other countries, but contd on Page 20 in a statement. contd on Page 20 contd on Page 3 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 INDIAN ABROAD FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 Indian American Judge Sabita Singh to join Massachusetts Indian American Executive Appeals Court Naveen Chopra named Interim BOSTON (TIP): On June 21, Sabita Singh, the first Indian American judge in CEO of Pandora Massachusetts, was unanimously confirmed as SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Pandora - a development and strategic growth. He Appeals Court judge. On May powerful music discovery platform - joined TiVo in 2003 and most recently 31, 2017 Massachusetts has announced that Indian-American served as the company's interim chief Governor Charlie Baker executive and current chief financial executive officer from January 2016 nominated District Court officer (CFO) Naveen Chopra has been until its acquisition by Rovi Judge Sabita Singh to the made the interim chief executive Corporation in September 2016. During Appeals Court. Singh was Massachusetts Governor officer (CEO) of the company since co- his tenure at TiVo, Chopra guided the appointed to the District Court Charlie Baker,On May 31, founder and CEO Tim Westergren is company through a critical financial in 2006 by Governor Mitt 2017 nominated District stepping down from the company and strategic transformation while Romney. Court Judge Sabita Singh to board. building respected relationships with Sabita Singh is First Justice the Appeals Court "Over the past several weeks, the employees, investors, analysts and of Concord District Court. She is also a member of the District board has taken a number of steps to strategic business partners. From 2012 Court's Appellate Division where she hears appeals from refocus and reinforce Pandora," to 2016, Chopra served as chief District Court civil matters. She began her career as a law Pandora board member Roger Faxon financial officer and senior vice clerk to the justices in the Superior Court Department of the said in a press release. "As listeners president of corporate development Trial Court. She then went on to serve as an Assistant District continue to move from traditional Naveen Chopra joined the company and strategy and was responsible for Attorney in the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office, terrestrial radio to more dynamic and as chief financial officer on overseeing numerous strategic writing appellate briefs and arguing before the Appeals Court flexible offerings, it is the board's belief February 28, 2017 initiatives in addition to TiVo's and the Supreme Judicial Court. Thereafter, Judge Singh that this transition continues to present accounting, financial reporting, spent seven years in the private sector with Bingham a massive opportunity,and that Pandora 28, 2017. Prior to joining Pandora, planning, tax and treasury functions. McCutchen LLP before returning to the public sector as is in an ideal position to capture an Chopra served as interim CEO of TiVo A graduate of Stanford in computer Special Counsel for Criminal Civil Rights Enforcement at the increasing share of the audience." Inc. Chopra has extensive experience science and economics, he also earned United States Attorney Office in Boston. Naveen Chopra joined the company advising companies on financial an MBA from the Stanford Graduate She received her Juris Doctor from Boston University as chief financial officer on February planning, investor relations, corporate School of Business.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • HZ X 4`^^R Uvc E`
    RNI Regn. No. MPENG/2004/13703, Regd. No. L-2/BPLON/41/2006-2008 &'()&*!#+, !"# $$%&'( 7.7/>?5. '@4?5/542 !"#$%&' (!&) 46>'?64 (!#() *')+ +)$!"+)"#+ ??.2? 1?'8/>6.7'25/ 424552 $!)")+! !+)# 6"*A&&7 B! C 5 -.% $/ 0 .!/1!23% !14,!"5 !"#$ %&$#$'( )"( * , . , R Force officer in our custody,” of our strike was to demon- % ./012345625/7. Khan said. The announcement strate our capability and will. was greeted by thumping of “We did not want to inflict any 8& 8 0 . day after India demanded desks by Pakistani lawmakers. casualty on India as we want- 6 9 Aimmediate release of an The Indian Air Force on ed to act in a responsible man- ) L M IAF pilot who landed in Thursday said it is very happy ner.” . Pakistan detention on that captured pilot Wing He warned if India moved . Wednesday following an aeri- Commander Abhinandan is ahead with the “aggression”, 9 al engagement by air forces of returning home but dismissed Pakistan will be forced to retal- 42 & . the two countries, Pakistan suggestions it was a goodwill iate and urged the Indian lead- . ) 6 Prime Minster Imran Khan on gesture, insisting it was in line ership not to push for escala- Thursday announced that with the Geneva Conventions. tion as war is not solution to # Wing Commander “We are very happy any problem. Abhinandan Varthaman will be Abhinandan will be freed Warning that “any miscal- released on Friday as a gesture tomorrow and look forward to culation” from India would #. & & of peace and the “first step” to his return,” Air Vice Marshal R result in “disaster”, he said, ) *<8 &%.
    [Show full text]
  • Page16 Sports.Qxd (Page 1)
    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 (PAGE 16) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SC allows Centre, State bodies to suggest Baba Fateh Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament names for BCCI administrators MBS Hockey Club to take on NEW DELHI, Jan 24: "Having heard Rohatgi, allowed BCCI to shortlist three Attorney General, and Sibal, names from among the existing Khalsa Club in summit clash The Supreme Court today senior counsel for some of the office bearers who are not dis- Excelsior Sports Correspondent better of Guru Nanak Nagar 58th minutes respectively. allowed the Centre and State state Associations, we permit qualified, by following due pro- Hockey Club by two goals to nil Iqbal Singh, retired Manager Cricket Associations to suggest them to suggest names for cedure to represent the Board in JAMMU, Jan 24: Outplaying (2-0). For MBS Hockey Club, J&K Bank was the chief guest names for appointment in the Committee of Administrators the ICC executive meeting to be their rivals convincingly in their both the goals were scored by on the occasion, while Harbans committee of administrators to for the BCCI in a sealed cover." held from February 2. respective semifinals, MBS Randeep Singh in 16th and 29th Singh, veteran Hockey player run BCCI while making it clear The bench, also comprising "We permit (Arvind) Datar Sania Mirza speaks with Croatia's Ivan Dodig during their Hockey Club Simbal Camp and minutes. was the guest of honour. no one over the age of 70 years justices A M Khanwilkar and D (counsel for BCCI) to give three mixed doubles first round match.
    [Show full text]
  • An Ophthalmologist Par Excellence RAMBAN Excelsior Correspondent Settled Abroad Back to India, 1985-86
    SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 (PAGE-4) PERSONALITY HERITAGE An ophthalmologist par excellence RAMBAN Excelsior Correspondent settled abroad back to India, 1985-86. In 1986, Prof Sharma was selected as Faculty at Dr Prof Yog Raj Sharma is the Chief of Dr Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Science, AIIMS, Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Med- New Delhi. He was selected as Visiting Assistant Profes- ical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Professor of Oph- sor at newly started UAE University, UAE in the Depart- FROM PAST TO PRESENT thalmology and Consultant Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon. Prof ment of Surgery (Ophthalmology) in 1992. This was based Sharma is also Advisor (Ophthalmology) Ministry of Health on Worldwide open selection and International referee for & Family Welfare (MH&FW), New Delhi and Director, this appointment was Prof W C Foulds-CBE tenure was World Health Organization (WHO) SEA Collaborating for six months. Prof. Sharma was first Ophthalmologists Centre for Ophthalmology. He is the Chairman of the Task to be posted to an Academic posting in UAE. Force on Prevention and Control of Diabetic Retinopathy Since 1986, he has continued as Faculty at Dr R P Cen- Group of Co-Chairman of the National Task Force on Pre- tre for Ophthalmic Sciences and was appointed as a Pro- fessor in 2002. All along he has spe- cialised in Vitreo-Retina, especially in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery. He has exten- sively published research work and his Scientific Citation Index is approximate- ly 1000. He has publications in Journals besides IJO, The LANCET, American Journal of Medicine, Archieves of Oph- thalmology, Archives of environmental health, Journal of Cataract and Refrac- tive Surgery, Current Eye Research, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Experimental Eye Research, Investiga- tive Ophthalmology and Visual Sci- ences, Annals of opthalmology, Oph- K.D.
    [Show full text]
  • Jankovic Targets Top-10 Finish in 2017
    SSHOOTINGHOOTING | Page 2 GOLF | Page 9 Nearly 300 Spieth rolls to shooters to gun four-stroke To Advertise here for glory at win at Pebble Call: 444 11 300, 444 66 621 Qatar Open Beach Tuesday, February 14, 2017 FOOTBALL Jumada I 17, 1438 AH Emery, PSG look GULF TIMES to get over Barcelona at last SPORT Page 3 TENNIS / QATAR TOTAL OPEN FOOTBALL Record numbers Jankovic targets to compete in top-10 fi nish in 2017 2017 Workers Cup Serbian makes it to main draw with a win over Tsvetana Pironkova Hassan al-Kuwari (left), executive director, Marketing and Communications at Qatar Stars League, and Fatma al-Nuaimi (right), director, Communications at Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, address a press conference yesterday. By Sports Reporter Doha undreds of football-loving workers from across Qa- tar are set to compete in the Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic in action against Bulgaria’s Tsvetana Pironkova during their qualifying singles match at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex fi fth edition of Doha’s an- Hnual Workers Cup, the much antici- in Doha yesterday. (Below) Madison Brengle of USA too made it to the main draw. PICTURES: Noushad Thekkayil pated seven-week football tournament By Sahan Bidappa organised by the Qatar Stars League Doha (QSL) and sponsored by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). This year’s tournament will see over aving plummeted to 50th in 600 players compete in 32 teams — an the world rankings, it almost increase on the 24 teams that battled feels unreal that Jelena Jank- it out for glory last year.
    [Show full text]
  • Bad News: No Review of Daily Fuel Pricing
    millenniumpost.in RNI NO.: WBENG/2015/65962 PUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 4, ISSUE 152 | Tuesday, 5 June 2018 | Kolkata | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 NO HALF TRUTHS qNIFTY 10,628.50 (-67.70) qSENSEX 35,011.89 (-215.37) pDOW JONES 24,831.31 (+196.10) pNASDAQ 7597.29 (+42.96) qRUPEE/DOLLAR 67.11 (-0.05) qRUPEE/EURO 78.37 (-0.28) qGOLD/10GM 31,650 (-50) qSILVER/K 40,450 (-50) FERRARI CRASH: ACT AS CHANGE ANTI-NUCLEAR SWARA BHASKER FORENSIC TEAM MAKERS, PREZ GROUP MAY FOOT NOT SHAKEN EXAMINES CAR TELLS GUVS SUMMIT BILL FOR N BY TROLLS PG3 PG5 KOREA’S KIM PG10 PG15 Sunil Chhetri’s plea NO MAJOR RESPITE FROM HIGH FUEL PRICES Allow civic bodies to moves football fans Bad news: No review issue Aadhaar cards: TICKETS FOR INDIA Bengal to Centre OUR CORRESPONDENT GAME of daily fuel pricing KOLKATA: The Bengal gov- SOLD OUT ernment is writing to the MPOST BUREAU » State governments asked to » Daily revision in petrol and » Petrol price Unique Identification Author- tax petrol and diesel within a diesel prices, which was has dropped ity of India (UIDAI) to allow MPOST BUREAU DAHEJ: Oil Minister Dharmen- reasonable and responsible introduced in mid-June last year, by 47 paise a the civic bodies in the state to dra Pradhan on Monday ruled out band and not continue to had come in for criticism after litre and diesel carry out the work of issuing MUMBAI: In the wake of Sunil Chhetri’s impas- a daily price review of petrol and Aadhaar cards to ensure better sioned plea, fans thronged the Mumbai Foot- diesel but said the government was reap a bonanza from rates were hiked every day by 34 paise and fast execution of the task.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2017 - 18
    Annual Report 2017 - 18 India@75: Inclusive. Ahead. Responsible Annual Report 2017 - 18 India@75: Inclusive. Ahead. Responsible 2 The CII theme for the year ‘India@75: Inclusive. Ahead. Responsible’ received high attention through the year. Employment, education and healthcare emerged as key pillars for the inclusive growth agenda. In particular, women parity was an issue we actioned strongly. CII opened its fourth Model Career Center, held many job fairs to bring new opportunities for youth and expanded engagement in skills and training. I am happy that CII reaches out to a million youth every year through its various educational and training activities. A competitive Indian industry requires a facilitative investment climate. We celebrated India’s jump in the World Bank ‘Doing Business’ rankings by as many as 30 places in a single year. CII worked closely with Central and State Governments through the year on ease of MS SHOBANA KAMINENI doing business. The reduction in corporate tax rate to President, CII 25% for enterprises with turnover below INR 250 crore was a great step in line with our submissions. Taking India Ahead means adapting to the new technology changes that are gathering momentum. CII has built a strong focus on Start-ups and entrepreneurship, aiming to partner with young people through the Startupreneurs Forum and other initiatives. This year, we also set up the Society of Indian Defence President’s Manufacturers to converge policy and action on this Review sunrise sector. We had the chance to work with the Government on some of its major initiatives. Textiles India and World Looking Back Food India had the participation of Prime Minister.
    [Show full text]
  • Page14 Sports.Qxd (Page 1)
    SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2017 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Indian women's cricket team Election of Forest Minister's Official apathy turns Lasjan wife as Hockey President stayed eyes slice of history, glory Excelsior Correspondent averments made in the plaint, it sports stadium into a cesspool reveals that applicants/plaintiffs LONDON, July 22: ners-up team in 2005 and tomor- The left-handed Mandhana, JAMMU, July 22: City Suhail Bhat hastily started the restoration now. None visits it these days. row will be their last chance to who turned 21 last Tuesday, has have succeeded to make out a work of the playing field and People dump waste there now," History beckons the Indian Judge Jammu M S Manhas prima facie case in their favour SRINAGAR, July 22: Sports be a World Cup winner. faded after the first two knocks today stayed the election of lacks proper drainage. "The he said. women's cricket team when it "For me and Jhulan and her form would be crucial and balance of convenience also lovers at Lasjan and adjoining drain often chokes and the water He said these days, instead takes on England in the ICC Forest Minister Lal Singh's wife lies in favour of the areas on city outskirts have (Goswami) it is very special for India to make a flying start. Kanta Andotra as President of enters into the stadium. There is of players, grazing cows and World Cup final here tomorrow, because we are the only players The Mumbai-player had applicants/plaintiffs", City alleged that authorities' apathy no mechanism of dewatering rain waters are the only things aiming to cap a fairytale run Jammu and Kashmir Hockey Judge said.
    [Show full text]
  • Current Affairs – May 18, 2018
    Current Affairs – May 18, 2018 S.No Topic Page Number 1 Important Days 2 2 World News 3 3 National News 4 - 5 4 State News 6 – 7 5 Banking & Economy 8 – 9 6 Sports News 10 7 Awards & Honours 11 8 Appointments & Resignation 12 - 13 9 Books & Authors 14 10 Science & Techonology 15 1 Important Days International Museum Day On 18 May 2018, International Museum Day was celebrated all over the world. When: The International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18 May since 1977. It is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). Why: International Museum Day is celebrated every year to create awareness on the importance of museums for the development of society. The theme for International Museum Day 2018 is: “Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics”. World AIDS Vaccination day On 18 May 2018, World AIDS Vaccination day was observed all over the world. World AIDS Vaccine Day is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. When: It is observed every year on 18 May 2018. This day commemorates the speech of former US President Bill Clinton on 18 May 1997, on the importance of HIV vaccine, at Morgan State University. The first World AIDS Vaccine Day was observed on 18 May 1998. This day stresses on the urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). 2 World News Visit of M J Akbar to Austria and the Slovak Republic Minister of State for External Affairs, M.J. Akbar was on an official visit to Austria and Slovak Republic from 15 to On May 15, 2018, Mr.
    [Show full text]
  • 300-Current-Affairs-Questions-Part-4
    Q.1 In which city 37th India International Trade Fair (IITF) was held? 1. Jhansi 2. Agra 3. Bhopal 4. New Delhi 5. Dehradun Ans: New Delhi Q.2 Which Pakistan's cricketer has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket? 1. Mohammad Amir 2. Saeed Ajmal 3. Sarfraz Ahmed 4. Ahmed Shehzad 5. Shoaib Malik Ans : Saeed Ajmal Q.3 Which language is declared by Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekhar Rao as the state's second official language? 1. Urdu 2. Parsi 3. Bengali 4. Sanskrit 5. Telgu Ans: Urdu Q.4 In which city India’s first Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit has been organized? 1. Raipur 2. Bilaspur 3. Bhilai 4. Patna 5. Dantewada Ans: Dantewada Q.5 According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, India will become world's third largest economy by______________. 1. 2025 2. 2026 3. 2027 4. 2028 5. 2023 Ans: 2028 Q.6 Who has launched the National Power Portal (NPP), a Centralized Platform for Collation and Dissemination of Indian Power Sector Information? 1. R.K. Singh 2. Ananth kumar 3. Anant Geete 4. Thaawar Chand Gehlot 5. D.V. Sadananda Gowda Ans: R.K. Singh Q.7 Bengaluru FC has named the former Indian captain _____as the club's brand ambassador. 1. Sourav Ganguly 2. Rahul Dravid 3. Sachin Tendulkar 4. MS Dhoni 5. Virender Sehwag Ans: Rahul Dravid Q.8 Which Country has launched world's first fully electric cargo ship? 1. South Korea 2. Japan 3. China 4. Russia 5. India Ans: China Q.9 With which country India has signed four agreements for cooperation in various areas including defence and security? 1.
    [Show full text]
  • Magazine1-4 Final.Qxd (Page 3)
    SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY An engaging entertainer W inning the W orld Cup is next t arget From a nondescript small town EXCERPTS OF THE INTERVIEW: TUBELIGHT is a story about a man's unshakeable belief. in Nadia district of West Fifteen years is a long time. Whom do you give Based on the adage, ‘Faith can move mountains’, the film Bengal to the centre stage credit for your excellence in cricket in all these years? revolves around the life of a simpleton named Laxman Singh S peaking of scenes worth notic- of International Cricket as Jhulan: My coaches, family members and my teammates. Bisht (Salman Khan). Because of his exceedingly gullible ing, do not miss the scenes the world’s highest wicket – they guided and helped me in shaping my cricket career . nature, he gets nicknamed as ‘tubelight’, thanks to his taker among the women in Do you think winning the quadrangular series inability to grasp, understand and analyse things like oth- wherein Salman Khan under- ODI, it has been indeed a recently in South Africa will help you in the forth- ers. The story starts off with a narration by Laxman, where- coming World Cup ? in he takes the audiences through his childhood to adult- goes a selection process to join long and difficult journey for lanky 34-year-old Jhulan Jhulan : It has definitely boosted our morale. But playing hood. While the world doesn’t take him seriously, the one the army as well as the scene in World Cup is a different ball game.
    [Show full text]
  • The RBI Said That the Interest Subsidy Scheme on Short-Term Crop Loans of up to Rs ______Will Be Implemented Through the DBT Mode
    Question / प्र�न 1 The RBI said that the interest subsidy scheme on short-term crop loans of up to Rs ______ will be implemented through the DBT mode. RBI ने कहा कक______तक के अल्पकालिक फसि ऋण पर ब्याज सब्सिडी योजना डीबीटी मोड के माध्यम से िागू की जाएगी। 1. 1.5 lakh / 1.5 िाख 2. 2.8 lakh / 2.8 िाख 3. 3 lakh / 3 िाख 4. 4 lakh / 4 िाख 5. 4.2 lakh / 4.2 िाख Answer : 3 Important Points • The RBI said that the interest subsidy scheme on short- term crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakh will be implemented through the DBT mode. • The Centre has earmarked 15,000 crore rupees for 2018- 19 towards interest subvention for short-term crop loans. • As per the scheme, farmers can avail of short-term crop loans of up to three lakh rupees at subsidised interest rate of 7%. Question / प्र�न 2 According to Google, which Indian railway station has become the 400th station to go live? RBI ने कहा कक______तक के अल्पकालिक फसि ऋण पर ब्याज सब्सिडी योजना डीबीटी मोड के माध्यम से िागू की जाएगी। 1. Dibrugarh / कडब्रूगढ़ 2. Makum / माकुम 3. Guwahati / गुवाहाटी 4. Tezpur / तेजपुर 5. Ditokcherra / कडटोखचेरा Answer : 1 Important Points • Google announced that the company has successfully rolled out free public Wi-Fi at 400 Indian railway stations in collaboration with RailTel. • Dibrugarh railway station in Assam has become the 400th station to go live, Google said in a statement.
    [Show full text]
  • Indian Shot Dead in U.S. Hate Crime
    follow us: saturday, february 25, 2017 Delhi City Edition thehindu.com 24 pages ț ₹10.00 facebook.com/thehindu twitter.com/the_hindu NEARBY Indian shot dead in U.S. hate crime Kanpur train accident cross-border plot: PM Gunman, a 51-year-old Navy veteran, shouted ‘get out of my country’ before opening ire in a bar Modi says perpetrators were in Nepal Varghese K. George Washington A brilliant career felled Press Trust of India An apparent act of racial Gonda hatred left an Indian engin- The Kanpur train accident eer dead and another in- by bullets, says relative in which 150 people were jured in Olathe city in Kansas killed was a “conspiracy” Shivratri brings Muslims, in midwestern U.S. on Wed- R.Avadhani talk to the parents daily. His and the perpetrators carried Pandits together nesday night. Ravi Reddy lively nature is what every it out “sitting across the bor- SRINAGAR Srinivas Kuchibhotla (32) Sangareddy/Hyderabad one loved,” Mr. Sharma said. der” in Nepal, Prime Minis- Muslims have cleaned up and had gone to a bar with his A pall of gloom descended At one stage, relatives of ter Narendra Modi said on organised a puja at a temple friend Alok Madasani after on the Praneet Nature Srinivas had to step in to Friday. and a 1,000 specially- the day’s work. He was shot Bounty gated community, keep away television journ- Addressing an election designed ‘Herath’ greeting allegedly by a 51-year-old under the Mallampet gram alists from family members. meeting in Gonda district of Prime Minister Narendra cards have been produced: Navy veteran who shouted, panchayat of Medchal dis- “Thank God, my son sur- Uttar Pradesh, which is Modi at a rally in Gonda this shivratri, Kashmiri “get out of my country,” be- trict, on Friday as news vived the firing.
    [Show full text]