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Indian classical dancing legend Yamini Krishnamurti dies after prolonged illness, Narendra Modi mourns
Photo Courtesy: Sangeet Natak Akademi X pageBharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died in New Delhi on Saturday which marked the end of an era in the classical dancing paradigm of the country. According to reports, the dancing veteran was suffering from age-related issues. A trailblazing Indian dancer, she is known for leaving generations inspired by her art. Prime Minister mourns:Indian PM Narendra Modi mourned the death of the Indian dancer and said: "Pained by the passing away of Dr. Yamini Krishnamurthy. Her excellence and dedication to Indian classical dance have inspired generations and left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape.
Source:Indian Express
August 04, 2024 15:48 UTC
Unfair Verdict Against Nishant Dev at Paris Olympics : Cheated Out of a Medal
Heartbreak and Controversy: Nishant Dev's Olympic JourneyIndian boxer Nishant Dev's debut Olympic campaign in Paris ended in heartbreak on August 3, 2024. Competing in the men's 71kg category, Nishant was just one win away from securing a medal for India. Controversial ScoringIn the second round, despite Nishant landing significant punches and maintaining control, the judges surprisingly sided with Alvarez, putting him 3-2 ahead. This decision cemented Alvarez's victory, despite Nishant's continued intensity and effort. Nishant Dev's Olympic journey in Paris ended amid controversy and claims of unfair scoring.
Source:Hindustan Times
August 04, 2024 15:22 UTC
Bharatiya Janata Party government in Odisha won’t be able to break Biju Janata Dal, claim leaders - Telegraph India
The BJD leadership has exuded confidence that the ruling BJP won’t be able to break it despite making a hundred attempts. Her joining party wouldn’t affect the party base in MayurbhanjWith Mamata jumping the fence, the BJD is now left with 8 Rajya Sabha members. The total representation in the Rajya Sabha from Odisha is 10. Now the regional party is repenting having backed railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw candidature for the Rajya Sabha the second time in a row. Naveen met his party leaders at Naveen Nivas and had just one piece of advice for them.
Source:The Telegraph
August 04, 2024 13:50 UTC
Adani Energy’s $1 bn QIP attracts global, domestic funds
Adani Energy Solutions has raised ₹8,373 crore (around $ 1 billion) through the qualified institutional placement of shares it launched last week and top investors included SBI Mutual Fund, INQ Holdings, Nomura Singapore and Citigroup. The issue, the Adani group’s first public equity fund raise post the Hindenburg revelations in January 2023, is encouraging for the group’s other firms that are planning equity issuances. For instance, flagship Adani Enterprises itself is working on its $2 billion QIP issuance, which will be launched either later this month or early next. Adani Energy’s QIP was subscribed more than five times and more than 100 investors participated in it. The funds raised will be used almost entirely for capex purposes.
Source:The Hindu
August 04, 2024 13:41 UTC
Semiconductor Sector, Governor, Narco-terrorism and more - Progres News
Prerequisites:— What is the status of India’s oil imports? — India’s Russian oil imports in July were around a per cent higher sequentially, and accounted for as much as 43 per cent of India’s total oil imports of 4.82 million bpd. July was the seventh straight month of sequential growth in India’s Russian oil imports. The rise in India’s import of discounted Russian oil over the past few months has hit flows from Saudi Arabia the most. For Your Information:— Urals, a medium-sour crude, is the mainstay of India’s Russian oil imports.
Source:Indian Express
August 04, 2024 13:05 UTC
Modi government set to introduce major amendments to Waqf Act
NEW DELHI: In a move likely to spark heated debates and become a significant political issue for the Opposition, the Modi government is reportedly preparing to introduce a Bill in Parliament proposing 40 amendments to the Waqf Act. The proposed amendments received the NDA-III government's nod during a late evening meeting of the Union Cabinet on Friday. The amendments aim to address longstanding issues surrounding the administration of waqf properties, which are among the country's largest landholdings. The proposed amendments are part of a broader strategy by the NDA-III government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key provisions of the likely Bill may include the appointment of independent auditors to review the administration of waqf properties and guidelines for waqf lands.
Source:Indian Express
August 04, 2024 12:01 UTC
Prince William ended relationship with Kate Middleton by phone? Top 5 explosive revelations in new biography
In Rob Jobson's new royal biography, “Catherine, the Princess of Wales,” several startling revelations about the Royal Family are unveiled. Among them is the disclosure that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has dealt with considerable health issues. Among the intriguing details revealed is an account of a tense altercation between Prince William and Meghan Markle. In his book, Jobson also noted that Catherine initially hesitated to accept the title of Princess of Wales following her marriage to Prince William. The biography revealed that Prince William ended his relationship with Kate Middleton over the phone during a tough phase for their romance.
Source:Mint
August 04, 2024 11:02 UTC
Meet man, created history by winning Olympic gold and Oscar both, he is not Stanley Kubrick or Roger Federer...
Meet man, created history by winning Olympic gold and Oscar both, he is not Stanley Kubrick or Roger Federer... This person uniquely achieved both an Olympic gold medal and an Oscar highlighting his extraordinary success and talent in both the domains. Tennis player Roger Federer never took home a gold medal at the Olympics, Tupac never received a Grammy, and Stanley Kubrick never won an Oscar. Kobe Bryant, an American basketball star, won his first gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. On March 4, 2018, during the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, Bryant won an Oscar for a short animated film he wrote and narrated.
Source:dna
August 04, 2024 10:51 UTC
$230 million breach: Under fire for the idea of socialising loss, WazirX vows to explore all options
(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channelCrypto exchange WazirX is exploring all options to restore its platform following a $230 million security breach. The exchange had previously suggested socializing or distributing the losses as part of its recovery plan but faced significant backlash from customers. "We will roll out other options too as we see fit. Especially the whole exercise of reaching out to various partners and figuring out a way to solve this. Given the magnitude of the theft, please give us more time," WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty said.
Source:Economic Times
August 04, 2024 08:17 UTC
RBI rate decision, macroeconomic data and global trends major factors to drive market trends: Analysts
NEW DELHI: RBI interest rate decision, macroeconomic data and global trends would guide markets' movement this week, analysts said. Besides, trading activity of foreign investors and the last batch of Q1 earnings announcements would also guide trends in equities. "The last batch of Q1 earnings will drive stock-specific movements. "Going forward, the chances of further consolidation seem elevated due to premium valuations, weak Q1 results, and ongoing global market consolidation. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also dictate trends in the market.
Source:Indian Express
August 04, 2024 08:08 UTC
US author James Baldwin: A voice against racism
One of the most important African American writers, James Baldwin, would have turned 100 on August 2. US author James Baldwin would have turned 100 on August 2 (Imago Images )James Baldwin was born in the New York district of Harlem in 1924, when the world was already deeply racist. It was the time of the African American civil rights movement, in which he became an important figure. Berlin journalist Rene Aguigah has just published a biography of the writer, entitled "James Baldwin. James Baldwin died of cancer in 1987 at the age of 63.
Source:Hindustan Times
August 04, 2024 07:57 UTC
Caste reservation fabric needs new pattern
Ironically, the legacy of discrimination was carried forward when India became a democracy, muddying the pristine playground of liberation. The current katzenjammer on caste—in parliament, elections and institutions—agitated a seven-member Constitution bench of the top court. Four of them led by Justice B R Gavai felt that caste-based reservations are meritocratic, nor bureaucratic or plutocratic. In my view, only this and this alone can achieve the real equality as enshrined under the Constitution... The question that will have to be posed is whether equal treatment to unequals in the category of Scheduled Castes would advance the constitutional objective of equality or would thwart it.
Source:Indian Express
August 04, 2024 07:25 UTC
Minister Suresh Gopi arrives at Chooralmala
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Source:The Hindu
August 04, 2024 06:47 UTC
California wildfire now fourth largest in state history, hot weather offers no relief
More than 6,000 firefighters in California's Central Valley continued to battle the largest blaze in the U.S. on Saturday, which burned its way into the history books as the state's fourth largest conflagration on record. The 42-year-old man arrested hasn't entered a plea as of Saturday, but was charged with arson and held without bail, officials said. The rough, wilderness terrain means it takes 2-to-3 hours to reach the fire lines, officials said. Some firefighters are being flown to the front lines by helicopters, some expected to stay there for days with supplies also flown in. The national wildfire season has had an intense start, raising the risk of stretching fire-fighting resources too thin.
Source:The Hindu
August 04, 2024 05:52 UTC
Amara Raja Energy Q1 net up at ₹245 crore
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M), (formerly known as Amara Raja Batteries Limited), has posted a net profit of ₹245 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, against ₹199 crore in the same quarter last year. The company, which provides energy storage solutions, Lithium-ion cell manufacturing, electric vehicle chargers, and Li-ion battery pack assembly solutions, registered a revenue of ₹3,131 crore in the quarter against ₹2,770 crore in the comparable quarter last year. For the full year 2023-24, the company reported a net profit of ₹906 crore on a revenue of ₹11,260 crore. The construction of the first phase of our cell manufacturing and advanced energy research and innovation centre is proceeding phase-wise,” Vikramadithya Gourineni, Executive Director (New Energy Business) of ARE&M, said in a stock exchange filing. The company has further infused ₹125.25 crore during the quarter, into Amara Raja Circular Solutions Private Limited (ARCSPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, as an investment in equity shares for its capital requirements.
Source:The Hindu
August 04, 2024 04:47 UTC