‘Lantrani’ trailer unveils the unseen realities of rural India
watch‘Lantrani’ trailer unveils the unseen realities of rural IndiaThe film, comprising three short stories, directed by three National Award-winning directors, is set to drop on Zee 5Image courtesy: ZEE 5/YoutubeWhat happens when three National Award-winning directors collaborate on an anthology film with rural India as the central theme? Catch a glimpse of the Lantrani trailer on YouTube, and mark your calendars for the film’s premiere on ZEE5 on February 9. Witness Gurvinder Singh, Kaushik Ganguly and Bhaskar Hazarika bring their distinct storytelling skills to three independent tales — Dharna Mana Hai, Hud Hud Dabang and Sanitized Samachar — that delve deep into the heart of rural India, unravelling the absurd realities of life. The cast of the film features some stellar names with Nimisha Sajayan and Jitendra Kumar taking up roles in two different parts of the anthology while Johny Lever and Jisshu Sengupta take the leads in Hud Hud Dabang. Excitement surrounds Johny Lever’s non-comic role, as he anticipates the audience’s reaction, while Jisshu expresses confidence in the film resonating with audiences nationwide.
Source:The Telegraph
February 04, 2024 06:21 UTC
Shocking reality
Indian television screens are ablaze with a new breed of “entertainment” – reality shows. In recent years, Indian reality shows have become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences with their drama, emotion, and fierce competition. The intensity of these battles often reaches disturbing levels, with fans not only attacking each other but also targeting the contestants and judges of the reality shows. Behind the scenes, the stars of these reality shows bask in the limelight, enjoying the attention and adulation from their dedicated fan base. Remember, reality shows are not an accurate reflection of the world we live in.
Source:The Hindu
February 04, 2024 05:58 UTC
FPIs investment in debt market over 6-year high at Rs 19,800 crore in January
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have injected over Rs 19,800 crore in the country's debt market in January, making it the highest monthly inflow in more than six years, on the back of inclusion of Indian government bonds in the JP Morgan Index . On the other hand, they pulled out Indian equities worth Rs 25,743 crore last month owing to surging bond yield in the US.According to the data with the depositories, FPIs made a net investment of Rs 19,836 crore in the debt markets in January. This was the highest inflow since June 2017, when they infused Rs 25,685 crore.Before this, FPIs injected Rs 18,302 crore in the debt market in December, Rs 14,860 crore in November, and Rs 6,381 crore in October. Together, they infused Rs 2.4 lakh crore into the capital market The flow in Indian equities came following a worst net outflow of Rs 1.21 lakh crore in 2022 on aggressive rate hikes by the central banks globally. Before the outflow, FPIs invested money in the last three years.
Source:Economic Times
February 04, 2024 05:56 UTC
Kartar 4036 Tractor: पावरफुल इंजन और एडवांस टेक्नोलॉजी के साथ, उठा सकता है 1800 किलो तक वजन
Kartar 4036 Tractor: अगर आप भी खेतीबाड़ी के लिए एडवांस टेक्नोलॉजी वाला ट्रैक्टर खरीदने का मन बना रहे हैं, तो आपके लिए करतार 4036 ट्रैक्टर बेस्ट ऑप्शन हो सकता है. कंपनी के ट्रैक्टर शक्तिशाली किर्लोस्कर इंजन के साथ आते हैं, जो खेती के सभी कामों को आसान बनाने के साथ साथ ईंधन खपत को भी कम रखते हैं. अगर आप भी खेतीबाड़ी के लिए एडवांस टेक्नोलॉजी वाला ट्रैक्टर खरीदने का मन बना रहे हैं, तो आपके लिए करतार 4036 ट्रैक्टर बेस्ट ऑप्शन हो सकता है. करतार 4036 ट्रैक्टर की वजन उठाने की क्षमता 1800 किलोग्राम रखी गई है और इसका कुल वजन 1955 किलोग्राम है. करतार 4036 की कीमत (Kartar 4036 Price 2024)भारत में करतार 4036 ट्रैक्टर की एक्स शोरूम कीमत 6.40 लाख रुपये रखी गई है.
Source:Dainik Jagran
February 04, 2024 05:55 UTC
Stricter GST return norms will make life easier for the honest taxpayers: CBIC Chief
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal Friday said tighter norms for filing returns under the goods and services tax will reduce enforcement action and improve compliance while making the life of honest taxpayers easier. “I feel that this tightening is not actually making the life of taxpayers difficult but it is making the life of honest taxpayers easy,” Agarwal said in an interview to ET. He said there will be no need for enforcement action if return filing is tightened. He cited the example of online gaming companies, saying the amendment to GST laws to levy 28% tax on online money gaming, casinos and horse racing were earlier termed as the “death knell” for the industry, but revenues of online gaming companies and the tax payments have gone up by 400% since the amendment. “Earlier, roughly they (online gaming companies) were filing returns of 225 crore, now post amendment, monthly filing of returns has become 1,200 crore, as there is clarity for companies,” Agarwal said.
Source:Economic Times
February 04, 2024 05:51 UTC
GST revenue to outpace GDP growth till high compliance: CBIC chair
Agarwal said that the nominal GDP rate will be dictating growth in GST revenue although presently there is a tax buoyancy above 1, which indicates compliance level is going up. “So in times to come, this buoyancy in GST revenue collection will continue, but slowly, when the compliance level will be very high, then the buoyancy will not be that high. Let’s hope our GDP growth will be very robust and accordingly GST revenue collections will also happen,” said Agarwal. Tax buoyancy refers to the responsiveness of tax revenue to changes in economic activity and is a barometer of how well the tax system is able to mobilise additional revenue. Maybe, after sometime, people may switch over to electric vehicles and there may be much lesser number of petrol or driven vehicles.
Source:Mint
February 04, 2024 05:51 UTC
Plot to assassinate American citizen on domestic soil delayed drone deal with India: US - Telegraph India
US Senate foreign relations committee chairman Ben Cardin on Friday confirmed that he had delayed his approval for the India-US drone deal because of concerns about the alleged plot involving Indian officials to assassinate an American citizen on US soil. While I’m fully aware of the significance of this sale for US national security and strategic interests, I have consistently conveyed my concerns regarding the timing of this sale to administration officials in light of the alleged murder-for-hire plot involving Indian officials to attempt to assassinate an American citizen on US soil. In his statement, Cardin also made it clear that he would continue to raise human rights issues with India. “I support deepening our bilateral relationship with India as long as that partnership is based on mutual trust and respect,” he said. Progress on these issues requires difficult discussions about our own democracy, as well as discussions with our closest allies and friends.
Source:The Telegraph
February 04, 2024 05:31 UTC
US issues travel advisory for American citizens visiting Pakistan, ask them to be cautious
The US has issued a travel advisory for American citizens visiting Pakistan and asked them to exercise caution ahead of the general elections scheduled for February 8, and also warned of potential poll-related violence. The US Embassy in Pakistan on Friday issued an advisory and asked its citizens to remain vigilant and aware of the locations of political rallies occurring in areas they intend to visit. ADVERTISEMENTThe advisory said on February 8, election day, areas around polling stations may be crowded and US citizens not eligible to participate in Pakistan’s elections should avoid them. The advisory also cautioned that in some instances, political activities in Pakistan have been targeted for violence. The US mission advised American citizens not eligible to participate in Pakistan’s elections to avoid visiting areas around polling stations on February 8 as they may be crowded.
Source:The Telegraph
February 04, 2024 05:18 UTC
Poonam Pandey Faces Legal Trouble for Faking Death to Promote Cancer Awareness
The whole world knows now that it was a PR stunt that Pandey did to bring public attention to cervical cancer. A day after her manager shared a grief note announcing Poonam’s death, the controversial actress shared a video of her, clarifying that she staged her death only to spread awareness about cancer. The news of an influencer/model dying of cervical cancer cannot be a means to spread awareness about the disease. The entire episode takes away the serious nature of Cervical Cancer and diverts the attention entirely to the influencer,” said Tambe. - Advertisement -Not only Tambe, but the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has also demanded an FIR against Poonam.
Source:Mint
February 04, 2024 05:09 UTC
U19 World Cup 2024: India, Pakistan secure semifinal spots, know who they will face in matches for final spot
U19 World Cup 2024: India, Pakistan secure semifinal spots, know who they will face in matches for final spotPakistan followed India's footsteps to cruise into the Under-19 World Cup 2024's semifinals after clinching a narrow victory over Bangladesh in their Super Six clash. The Under-19 World Cup 2024 is almost done, and the knockout rounds are here. This win decided the lineup for the Under-19 World Cup 2024 semifinals. The first Under-19 World Cup semifinal between India and South Africa is on February 6th in Benoni. In the second semifinal, Pakistan, having secured their spot, will face Australia, the unbeaten team in the World Cup.
Source:dna
February 04, 2024 04:27 UTC
India vs England Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Ashwin gets Ben Duckett for 28, ENG 67/1 at Stumps
India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: Kuldeep Yadav departs for duck, IND eight downEngland ended Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against India at a score of 67/1. At Stumps, Zak Crawley (29*) and Rehan Ahmed (9*) remained unbeaten at the crease, with England still needing 332 runs to secure a victory. Earlier in the day, Shubman Gill's century propelled India to a total of 255. Starting the day at 28/0, India faced early setbacks with the dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. England now faces a challenging task ahead as they strive to achieve the required runs for victory.
Source:dna
February 04, 2024 04:22 UTC
Shutdown in Ladakh as protesters march for statehood in freezing cold
Shutdown in Ladakh as protesters march for statehood in freezing coldProtestors raised slogans in support of their 4-point charter of demands, statehood for the UT, Constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule for LadakhThousands of people protested for statehood and constitutional protections under the Union Territory's sixth schedule, resulting in a complete shutdown that was observed throughout Ladakh. The Kargil Democratic Alliance and the Leh Apex Body jointly organised the protests. Former chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh, Rigzin Spalbar, supported the protest and stated that Ladakh as a whole agrees with this demand. A olitical activist, Sajjad Kargili, took to X over the protest and wrote; “Ladakh united for statehood and sixth schedule” captioning a video of the massive march. He wrote; “In Drass (Kargil), the second inhabitant coldest place in the world, people observed a complete shutdown in solidarity with the demand for Statehood, Sixth Schedule, and PSC and employment opportunities for Ladakh”.
Source:dna
February 04, 2024 02:26 UTC
Delhi Crime: दिल्ली के कापसहेड़ा में दर्दनाक घटना, पानी की टंकी में गिरने से केयरटेकर की मौत
जागरण संवाददाता, नई दिल्ली। समालखा गांव में प्लॉट के केयरटेकर की टंकी में गिरने से मौत हो गई। उसकी पहचान उत्तर प्रदेश के प्रताप गढ़ के नेवादा खुर्द के संजय कुमार के रूप में हुई है। पुलिस ने प्लॉट के मालिक नवीन वशिष्ठ के खिलाफ लापरवाही की प्राथमिकी दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है।कापसहेड़ा थाना पुलिस को 27 जनवरी को जानकारी मिली थी कि समालखा में पानी की टंकी में गिरने से युवक की मौत हो गई। पुलिस कर्मी मौके पर पहुंचे तो पता चला कि समालखा गांव के सरकारी स्कूल के पास प्लाट में युवक टंकी में गिर गया था।आसपास के लोगों ने उसे टंकी से निकाला व जमीन पर लेटाया। क्राइम टीम व दमकल विभाग के अधिकारियों को मौके पर बुलाया। संजय की चप्पल टंकी में पड़ी थी।संजय को अस्पताल ले जाया गया तो डॉक्टर ने उने मृत घोषित कर दिया। यह टंकी गांव के ही नवीन वशिष्ठ के प्लाट में थी। टंकी की लंबाई सात फीट, चौड़ाई चार फीट व गहराई 11 फीट है। टंकी पर कोई ढक्कन नहीं था। पुलिस ने नवीन के खिलाफ लापरवाही का केस दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है।
Source:Dainik Jagran
February 03, 2024 21:58 UTC
On a simmer
In numerous kitchens, food has borne the brunt, symbolized the condition of human desires, sorrows, and predicaments, and gone on to become a mesmerizing storyteller. The process of carrot halwa preparation is transformed into a narrative on poverty, dejection, powerlessness, greed, resistance, and much more. I happened to study Mahesh Dattani’s Thirty Days in September, a play on child incest and its scarred victims. In the gendered world, food and women were synonymously flung into fires of domesticity and drudgery till they simmered, boiled, and became unidentifiable masses of suffering. So may I eat the humble pie and admit that the table fare is not merely our bread and butter?
Source:The Hindu
February 03, 2024 20:30 UTC
Seat sharing: Congress's continued wooing of Mamata keeps INDIA Bloc in limbo, a willing Left in wait - Telegraph India
“Our aim is to increase our presence in the Lok Sabha, those who won’t succumb to the BJP’s pressure. In the incumbent Lok Sabha, the Congress has two and CPM zero representation from Bengal. Just two days back, some of the Bengal CPM leaders including Salim were with Rahul Gandhi as his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra passed through Murshidabad. Mamata would prefer a bipolar fight with the BJP, rather than a three-cornered one including the Congress and Left together. This alliance is for the Lok Sabha polls and not the Assembly.
Source:The Telegraph
February 03, 2024 19:07 UTC