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Day: November 21, 2024

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Shah Rukh Khan Shares What Still Surprises Him After 35 Years of His Career

New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently reflected on his 35-year career in films and revealed that he had doubts about his abilities. Despite his fame and fortune, SRK has said that the lessons he learns on the job keep him humble, and there is always something that surprises him about his profession. The actor recently spoke at the third Global Freight Summit in Dubai about a turning point in his career. He recalled an incident when he arrived at a film set with an inflated sense of self-confidence and quickly learnt that his coworkers had far more talent than he did. "I thought I am the best actor when I came on the set. I was overconfident and then I realised, everyone on set were acting better than me,” he shared. SRK added, "I took the first flight back to Delhi and I r...
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ED Arrests Two Masterminds Behind UP Police Constable, UPPSC Exam Paper Leaks

The Enforcement Directorate, Lucknow has taken the custody of two "masterminds" of the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam and Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's RO (review officer)/ARO (assistant review officer) exam paper leak case. Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash were accused in a money laundering case linked to the alleged paper leak case of the tests conducted by the UPPSC in 2023. The duo was taken into custody on Tuesday (November 19) following an order issued by the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Lucknow. They were lodged in jail after the state police had arrested them in connection with the question paper "leak" cases. ED, Lucknow has arrested Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash, the two masterminds of the Uttar Pradesh Police Consta...
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Ola Electric Layoffs: EV Firm Plans To Fire 500 Employees Amid Restructuring, Says Report

Ola Electric Layoffs: Ola Electric is reportedly planning to start a restructuring initiative that will impact over 500 employees across various roles within the organisation. The company is implementing these layoffs as part of its strategy to improve margins and achieve profitability, according to a Moneycontrol report citing familiar sources. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm carried out two restructuring exercises in September 2022, ahead of its IPO. During these exercises, it announced a series of new hires aimed at centralising and streamlining operations across various verticals. In July 2022, the company announced a major reorganisation plan, laying off approximately 1,000 employees as it shut down three business divisions—Used Cars, Cloud Kitchen, and Grocery Delivery—to refocus on it...
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Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile At Ukraine For First Time

Ukraine on Thursday said that Russia has fired intercontinental ballistic missile at the country for the first time since the start of war in 2022.  Ukraine’s Air Force said the launch took place from the Astrakhan region of the country, which is in the south-east of Vologograd, bordering the Caspian Sea. Kyiv said overnight attacks by Russia targeted "enterprises and critical infrastructure in the central-eastern city of Dnipro." The attack comes after the Russia-Ukraine war marked 1,000 days of war without any end in sight. The war began after Russia started an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.Source link
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BLR Hubba 2024 preview: Bengaluru’s grand celebration of art and culture returns

Last year, the inaugural Unboxing BLR Hubba set out to establish Bengaluru as a cultural hotspot, drawing inspiration from the iconic Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With over 300 events scattered across the city, it hinted at the city’s potential to host a world-class cultural celebration. For V Ravichandar, the festival’s chief facilitator however, this was just the beginning.“I would say we are decades away from reaching the scale of the Fringe,” he says. “Edinburgh transforms into a festival hub, hosting over 2,000 daily events across 600 venues. Our challenges as a city are different — potholes, water, and garbage — but our goal is similar: to position Bengaluru as a city worth celebrating on the world map.”This year, BLR Hubba returns from 30 November to 15 December with a bold new vision...
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Isro signs agreement with Australian space agency for Gaganyaan mission | India News – Times of India

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced on Thursday that it has signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to bolster cooperation on space activities, particularly focusing on the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first crewed spaceflight program.The agreement, signed on November 20 by D K Singh, Director of Isro's Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), and Jarrod Powell, General Manager of ASA's Space Capability Branch, aims to enhance collaboration on crew and crew module recovery efforts for the mission.Key objectives of the agreementThe IA facilitates Australia’s role in supporting search and rescue operations and crew module recovery, especially in scenarios where the ascent phase of the mission may require an emergency abort near Australian wat...
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Mere Breakup Between Consenting Couple Can’t Lead To Rape Case On Man: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday while quashing a rape case against a man observed that a mere breakup of a relationship between a consenting couple cannot result in initiation of criminal proceedings. The girl had filed a complainant in 2019, alleging that the the man had sexually abused her under the false promise of marriage. A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh quashed the case against man accused of repeatedly raping a woman on the false pretext of marriage after taking note of the girl's prolonged association and physical relationship with him, implying her consent  "A mere breakup of a relationship between a consenting couple cannot result in initiation of criminal proceedings. What was a consensual relationship between the parties at the initial stages cannot...
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‘Vindicated’ by Adani’s US indictment, Rahul says Modi can’t arrest him. ‘He controls BJP funding’
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‘Vindicated’ by Adani’s US indictment, Rahul says Modi can’t arrest him. ‘He controls BJP funding’

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Thursday demanded the arrest of Gautam Adani, hours after US prosecutors charged the industrialist, along with his nephew Sagar Adani and six others, in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme. Gandhi, who has repeatedly alleged a nexus between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the billionaire businessman, said the development in the US was a “vindication” of the Congress party’s position. Adani has “hijacked the country”, Gandhi alleged. “India is in his grip.” Show Full Article At a press conference in the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, the LoP said, “It is now pretty clear and established in America that Mr. Adani has broken both American and Indian law. I am wondering—why Mr Adani is still running around a free ...
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Viral CCTV Footage Captures Close Encounter Between Chinese Farmer And Siberian Tiger

After a video of a farmer in China narrowly escaping a Siberian tiger attack, authorities in north China's Heilongjiang province have asked locals to be on alert for these tigers. WATCH：A surveillance video taken on early Monday (November 18) showed the moment when a wild Siberian #tiger rammed itself into a large iron gate, narrowly missing a farmer in north China's Heilongjiang province. @visitheilongji1 pic.twitter.com/jPolsvrPyb — ShanghaiEye🚀official (@ShanghaiEye) November 20, 2024A video that was initially shared on Weibo — a Chinese social media platform — showed CCTV footage of a man who had stepped into the street and ran back in after he spotted the tiger. He quickly shuts the iron gate just as the massive cat lunges towards him.  According to a Reuters report, two ...
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‘I don’t look at captaincy as a…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of 1st Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah addresses the media at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Because Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed accountability and taking on challenging tasks, he is excited about the chance to captain India against bitter rivals Australia in a highly anticipated Test series opener in their home ground. Following the Edgbaston Test match against England in 2022, Bumrah will skipper the team for the second time without Rohit Sharma, and the 30-year-old wants to handle things his own way.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"I don't look at captaincy as a post but I have always loved responsibility," Bumrah said at a press conference ahead of the first Test."I wanted to do the tough job since I was a child. You want to do things and get thrown in tough scenarios, this a...
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We hope to take back trophy this time, says Pat Cummins, ahead of Australia-India tests

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins speaks during a press conference at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024, ahead of the first cricket Test between Australia and India. | Photo Credit: AFP There is a quiet confidence innate to Pat Cummins. Striding into the press conference hall wearing his worn-out baggy green cap at the Optus Stadium here on Thursday (November 21, 2024), the Australian skipper hoped that his men would wrest back the elusive Border-Gavaskar Trophy.There were also moments when the brotherhood of fast bowlers was on view as he praised his counterpart, Jasprit Bumrah. Ahead of the first Test against India here on Friday (November 21, 2024), Cummins extensively spoke to the media.Excerpt...
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Bengal Woman Delivers Premature Baby At Hospital, Dog Runs Away With It In Mouth: Viral Photo

The family members of a pregnant woman who gave birth to a premature baby at a Bengal government hospital in Bankura district have alleged that a stray dog took the newborn away. The incident sparked concerns regarding the infrastructure and security at state-run medical facilities in West Bengal. Alleging negligence by the authorities, former Union minister and BJP leader Pratima Bhoumik said: "A shocking incident from Sonamukhi [in Bankura], West Bengal, exposes the harsh reality under Mamata Banerjee’s 'world-class' health leadership. A pregnant woman gave birth in a toilet, with no medical help, and a stray dog snatched the newborn." She also shared a photo of the dog with the newborn its mouth. The image is now being widely shared. A shocking incident from Sonamukhi, West Bengal...
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Over 100 writers slam JCB literature prize’s ‘hypocrisy’ over bulldozer demolitions | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Over a hundred writers, translators and publishers have written an open letter accusing the 'JCB Prize for Literature' of hypocrisy, saying the British bulldozer manufacturer company that funds it played a "major role in the horrifying destruction of homes" across India and Palestine. They said the BJP government has consistently used JCB bulldozers in a "systemic campaign" to demolish Muslim homes, shops and places of worship across various Indian states -- "an ongoing project disturbingly named 'bulldozer justice'". The letter was released two days before the winners of the 'JCB Prize for Literature' were announced on November 23. In an open letter signed by celebrated poet and critic K Satchidanandan, poet and publisher Asad Zaidi, poet Jacinta Kerketta, poet and novelist M...
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DonnaJean Wilde: Grandma breaks world record by doing 1,575 push ups: This is what keeps her fit | – Times of India

At the age of 59, people often think about increasing bone density and start surviving on supplements, but for Canada's DonnaJean Wilde it is not the same. This superhero grandma did 1,575 push ups in 60 minutes and has been listed by the Guinness World Records. "Her win comes right after her March title, obtained for the longest time in an abdominal plank position (female), when she held a plank for 4 hr 30 min and 11 sec," as per an official statement. Donna took home the award for most push ups in one hour (female).“I had to fight back the happy tears and emotions and keep going,” said DonnaJean. “I still felt quite strong and I was aiming for a high number of push ups to complete in the next 17 minutes.”Her grandkids, 11 and 12 years old cheered on her when she took the attempt. "The p...
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8 evening habits of successful people

While morning habits help in setting the tone right for one's day, a person's evening habits are important too as they help one unwind and prepare for the next day. Here we list some evening habits of successful people.Source link
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Rahul Gandhi Demands Adani’s Immediate Arrest Following US Court Indictment

New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charged in the US for alleged bribery and fraud. Addressing a press conference here hours after the US prosecutors charged Adani and associates for allegedly paying USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials, the Congress leader said it is now pretty clear and established in the US that the businessman has broken Indian as well as American laws. The Adani group has not yet reacted to the charges. Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek hain to safe hain' slogan, Gandhi said that as long as the prime minister and Adani are together, they are safe in India. He said Adani should be arrested immediately and interrogated...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: When Adam Gilchrist’s son chose Virat Kohli’s bat over his own father’s | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Adam Gilchrist NEW DELHI: There's no denying Virat Kohli's status as a global icon in cricket. His unmatched skill, relentless determination, and charismatic leadership have earned him legions of fans worldwide, including some unexpected admirers. One such fan is Archie, the son of Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, who once made a surprising choice that delighted Kohli's followers. During the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gilchrist revealed an amusing anecdote about his then 11-year-old son Archie, who opted for a Virat Kohli-endorsed MRF bat over the Puma bat that Gilchrist himself had famously used during his illustrious career. Border-Gavaskar TrophyOn-air during the second Test in Perth, Gilchrist shared the story as Kohli was crafting a sublime century alongside Hanu...
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Neelam Kothari Opens Up About Major Fight With Ekta Kapoor Over Husband Samir Soni’s Intimate S

Actor Neelam Kothari, who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s and is now seen on Netflix's 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives', recently opened up about a dramatic fight she had with her husband, actor Samir Soni, and her close friend, producer Ekta Kapoor. The fight, which stemmed from an intimate scene that Samir was set to do for an Ekta Kapoor-produced show, caused a rift between Neelam and Ekta that lasted for months.  Neelam says she is very possessive about her husband In a candid interview with Zoom, Neelam shared that she had been quite possessive about her husband at the time and was upset when she found out about the intimate scenes. However, what really caused the tension was not just the scenes themselves, but the fact that Ekta was the producer of the show. This led to a majo...
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‘They’ve got plenty of…’: Ricky Ponting’s advice for Virat Kohli and Steve Smith | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Both Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are going through a lean patch. Both former captains of their respective teams and both batting greats.Ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Perth from Friday, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has some advice for both Kohli and Smith.Border-Gavaskar TrophyHaving scored six hundreds from 13 Test matches and averaging 54.08, Kohli has historically dominated red-ball cricket in Australia but he has only averaged 22.72 in his six Test matches this season.After scoring just 91 runs in India's shocking 0-3 series loss to New Zealand at home earlier this month, Kohli enters his seventh tour to Australia.The 36-year-old Kohli has scored...
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Odisha Class 12 Board Exam Date Sheet Released: Check Detailed Schedule Here | – Times of India

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in Odisha has announced the date sheet for the 2025 Class 12 Board Examinations. According to the schedule, the CHSE Odisha Board Examinations for the Science stream will commence on February 18, 2025, while the Arts and Commerce streams will begin on February 19, 2025. A total of 3,91,809 students are expected to appear for the examinations this year. In addition to the regular exams, the vocational studies exams will also begin on February 20. All exams are scheduled to conclude on March 27, 2025, as per the official notification shared by the board.The official notification mentions that the examination for internal assessments and projects, including both practical and theory components, will proceed as per the scheduled programme, even ...
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Ravi Shastri: ‘People used to do puja to Pujara… ‘Shastri lavishes praise on India’s former No.3 | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara. Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child could be a crucial aspect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As one of India’s most experienced and reliable batters, his unavailability raises questions about the balance of the team, especially given the high stakes of the series. Sharma's leadership role, combined with his ability to anchor the innings in challenging conditions, has been pivotal to India. His absence means the team will likely have KL Rahul open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal when the series gets underway on November 22.Also See: Live Cricket ScoreWhy India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara in Australia?It is not the first time India will be without the skipper for a crucial series in Australia....
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Under pressure, India faces Australia; aims for history repeat

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (L) and India’s captain Jasprit Bumrah pose with the trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024, ahead of the first cricket Test between Australia and India. | Photo Credit: AFP Two men fused by their passion for speed, split by nationalities, and thrown together into a sporting rivalry, stretched their hands towards each other. In the background, the sun was beating down on the grass, all golden hue and green tinge, and in the shade, a cool breeze demanded respect and woollens.Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins, froze time for a bit, as the two, with a son each, discussed parenthood and baby steps. This was life distilled into its best essence. As proud fathers, splendi...
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Delhi assembly elections: AAP releases first list of candidates | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi party (AAP) on Thursday released its first list for the Delhi assembly polls for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, which are expected to be held in early 2025.Former BJP leaders Brahm Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi, along with former Congress leaders Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad, Veer Dhingan, and Sumesh Shokeen, who recently joined the AAP, have also been included in the party's first list. The candidates named in the first list include:Chhatarpur: Brahma Singh TanwarKirari: Anil JhaVishwas Nagar: Deepak SinglaRohtas Nagar: Sarita SinghLaxmi Nagar: B.B. TyagiBadarpur: Ram Singh NetajiSeelampur: Chaudhry Zubair AhmadSeemapuri: Veer DhinganGhonda: Gaurav SharmaKarawal Nagar: Manoj TyagiMatiala: Sumesh ShokeenThe last Delhi Assembly elections were held in Februar...
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Maharashtra elections: Candidate of regional outfit booked for attack on businessman

Voters wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station at Dadar during the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Mumbai, Wednesday, November 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Police have registered a case against the candidate of a regional party on charges of attempt to murder after the alleged attack on a businessman in Navi Mumbai during polling for the Maharashtra assembly elections, an official said on Thursday (November 21, 2024).The accused, Ankush Kadam, contested the State polls held on Wednesday from Airoli seat as candidate of the Maharashtra Swarajya Party, as per the FIR.Also read: Sporadic violence and EVM glitches mar Maharashtra pollsThe candidate and 35 of his supporters went to the office o...
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