Month: October 2019

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2019: He Was Rightly Called The Iron Man Of India

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The country is celebrating 144th birth centenary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October. PM Modi paid tribute the great leader and addressed the nation in a program organized close to the Statue of Unity. Also, the entire country is running to show unity. But it is more important to know Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his contribution to the country.

Life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Born on 31st October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, his real name was Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel. He passed his matriculation at the tender of 22 and decided to continue his studies to become a barrister. Patel traveled to England to work to complete his education and became a barrister in 30 months that is six months earlier than the normal course. He returned to Gujarat as a lawyer and became a famous barrister.

Patel’s fight for freedom

Inspired by Gandhi, Patel joined the Indian freedom movement and led BardoliSatyagrah to oppose the tax imposed by the then British government. The movement forced the Britishers to forgive the tax for that year. After this victory, Patel emerged as a public figure in Gujarat. But it was just the start of the journey.

Patel became chairman of municipal corporation

He was made head of Gujarat Congress in 1920 and remained on the top post till 1945. During these years, he supported non-cooperation movement of Gandhiji and uprooted alcoholism, untouchability and other social abuses. He also occupied post of Chairman of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in 1922, 1924 and 1927.

Leader of Quit India Movement

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Indians Found That Their Brain Is Different From That Of Americans And Chinese

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A recent study on Indians’ brain revealed that Indians have smaller brain in comparison to Americans and Chinese population. 

Here’s the chart showing size of brain of Indian population


 Length Width Height Volume
India 160 130 88 1.39
USA 181 142 111 2.39
China 175 145 100 1.89
Korea 160 136 92 1.63

The study was conducted by International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad. And what inspired the institute to study the brain of Indians is the need of a standard size to study development of brain and medical conditions related to it in Indian population.

What is the need of the study?

Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) based template is inspired from the size of the brain of American population. But Chinese have their own brain Atlas. Also, Koreans have produced their brain atlas. Since Indians have brain different in size and features from others, India should also have its brain atlas. The Hyderabad based institute produced a brain atlas inspired by Indian population.

IIIT-Hyderabad creates the first Indian Brain Atlas

The standards set for the study of Indian brain are taken after studying MRIs of 50 men and 50 women. Also, the MRI tests are conducted in different hospitals to get accurate results. 

Findings of the Indian Brain Atlas

  • Size of the brain an adult India is approximately 1.5kg
  • Weight of men’s brain is 1370gm
  • Weight of women’s brain is 1200gm

Do size of brain effect mental and physical abilities of a person?

Yes, it does but only 0.5% to 2%. The effect is so negligible that you can say that the size of the brain has nothing to do with the abilities of … Read the rest

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Ghaziabad AQI Reached Severe Level Despite GRAP Implementation: Ghaziabad is most polluted city in India

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Ghaziabad reported a severe drop in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday and became the most polluted city in the country. Ghaziabad recorded AQI of 459 on Tuesday. It was 63 points up from 396 on Monday. And it is in severe range. Loni in Ghaziabad recorded AQI of 454 on Tuesday.

System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data

The above data was provided by SAFAR that monitors Air Quality Index in the country. It kept Ghaziabad in the list of the most polluted city and Loni in the most polluted area. But Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) data says that Loni’s AQI remained between 305 and 447 in the past one week. And UPPCB blames the unplanned development for the pollution.

AQI of neighboring areas also worsened

AQI of Noida and Greater Noida was 439 and 428 respectively on Tuesday and 429 and 404 on Monday. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.

Reason for deterioration in AQI

UPPCB cites prevailing weather condition coupled with farm fires in Haryana and Punjab for the deteriorating AQI. Also, it wans that the pollution level could further worsen it the weather conditions remain unchanged. 

Graded response action plan (GRAP) was put in place to control the severe level of pollution. Implemented a week ahead, the plan includes stopping pollution-prone industries and activities. But cracker burning and farm fires added to the deteriorating AQI.

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Business

Bill Gates Again Becomes The Richest Man After Jeff Bezos Hit Losses

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Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is no longer the riches man on the earth. He lost the title of being the wealthiest person of the world to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates whose current worth is $105.7 billion.

Big loss to Amazon and Jeff Bezos

On Thursday, Amazon reported 7% fall in its shares after the after-hours trading. It cost Jeff Bezos $103.9 billion and his title of the richest man on the earth. He earlier broke the 24-year run of Bill Gates for the top position in 2018 when he was declared as the first man with a net worth of $160 billion. 

According to Forbes, Amazon reported a 26% drop in net income in its third-quarter results. But it was its first profit decline since 2017. Amazon shares dropped to $1,624 per share that is nearly 9% drop in after-hours trading.

It was in 1997 when for the first time Jeff Bezos entered The Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans. It happened a year after Amazon went public. At that time, its net worth was $1.6 billion. 

Bill Gates entered the Forbes’ list in 1987 with the net worth of $1.25 billion. But he lost the title be being the richest man to Bezos in 2018. One year later, Gates regained his title. 

Bezos couple divorce

In April, Bezos couple finalized their divorce conditions according to which Jeff Bezos gave MacKenzie Bezos his stocks worth around $36 billion. It was called the biggest divorce settle in the history. 

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/jeff-bezos-loses-world-s-richest-man-title-to-bill-gates/story-2CghirRvuUQ3Li9bhjz31J.html
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Saand Ki Aankh: The Real Reel Story Of Young Taapsee Pannu And Bhumi Pednekar Playing Oldest Shooters

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Saand Ki Aankh is an inspiring movie that is itself inspired from a real-life story of two Tomar sisters that earned name and fame in international shooting championships despite belonging to the gender sensitive society of sugar growing belt of India. They are Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar now in their 80s.

Story

The story starts in the flashback in 50s when Prakashi Tomar enters as a newly wedded bride to her new home in Johri village in Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. She quickly recognizes that here sister-in-law Chandro Tomar is her real-life partner. In the movie, Taapsee Pannu is playing Prakashi Tomar and Bhumi Pednekar is essaying the role of Chandro Tomar. 

The movie further moves into the personal lives of both the Tomar sisters. They are seen doing hard work in fields and giving birth to kids every year. But they find time to learn shooting that becomes their first love. They deceive their husbands to attend shooting classes and finally to leave for tournaments. On returning back, they were welcomed with garlands. 

Highlights of the movie:

  • Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar are both in their 30s but they played the role of aged characters
  • The movie is shot in the Jat belt where Tomar sisters live
  • It is real life story and kept as close to reality as possible

Saand Ki Aankh First Look & Poster

The poster features Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar as Tomar sisters in the lush field of northern India. The orange sky in the background creates a sunset scene. Also seen in the poster is a scarecrow. Both the actors are wielding guns and pointing towards … Read the rest

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Made In China: Raj kummar Rao Has A Huge Job Of Pulling The Movie In Diwali Rush

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Made In China is a medical comedy revolving around the quacks selling erectile dysfunction pills stronger than the branded Viagra. This time a failed businessman from Gujarat becomes their victim and land himself in a crime of international magnitude. 

Story

Raghuvir Mehta (Rajkummar Rao)is a businessman with multiple failed attempts at everything from his personal to social and financial to international life. Repeated failure makes him crazy for success and he starts taking chances at everything he finds in his approach. But he always gets cheap offers. 

One day Raghuvir Mehta finds an offer of selling a sex stimulant from China. It is a drug sold in black market but at a high price. He talks to a sexologist Dr. Vardhi (Boman Irani) to sell his drug. Dr. Vardhi agrees to share details of his clients with Mehta. But there is a problem. An official from China dies due to overdose of the drug and a criminal investigation initiates to find cause of his death. This time Raguvir Mehta falls in serious trouble. 

Highlights of the movie:

  • The movie has double meaning dialogues
  • Rajkummar Rao brings the character to life
  • Boman Irani is outstanding as a street side sexologist
  • Mouni Roy gave a remarkable performance as a typical nagging Indian wife
  • It highlights the quality and susceptibility of Chinese products 

Made In China First Look & Poster

The poster features all the characters with Rajkummar Rao in the middle. He is seen relaxing on a luxurious leather couch while the other characters including Boman Irani are seen standing behind the couch. The poster is provided a reddish touch to give it a suspicious look. … Read the rest

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Housefull 4: Nadiadwala Sacrificed Many At The Altar Of Me Too To Complete This Movie

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The fourth installment of Housefull franchise, Housefull 4 is the story of reincarnation dating back to 600 years in 1419. The only exciting thing about the movie is the success of the previous three installments. Nadiadwala asked Farhad Samji to direct the movie. He removed Sajid Khan due to Me Too allegations.  

Story

The movie starts in 1419 in Sitamgarh where an evil conspiracy separates three couples only to reunite 600 years later in 2019. The reincarnation takes place thousands of miles away in London. The couples meet again but in a different situation and again they become victim of the same conspiracy. Destiny brings them to Sitamgarh where they realize their fault and unite forever. 

Highlights of the movie:

  • Sajid Nadiadwala claims Housefull 4 to be the highest budgeted comedy movie in India
  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui making a special appearance as a daring exorcist
  • Akshay Kumar in salt and pepper hairstyle looks like George Clooney 
  • An ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Chunky Pandey, Rana Daggubati, Ranjeet, Boman Irani and Paresh Rawal

Housefull 4 First Look & Poster

The poster has the couples of 2019 posing for a photo shoot with a picture of original couples of 1419 in the backdrop. The caption in the background photo “To Fall In Love” gives a hint of the story.

Why watch the movie?

Akshay Kumar fans would love to see their favorite actor in a new avatar. Another reason to watch the movie is its connection with the Houseful franchise. Popularity of the movie due to Me Too allegations will also bring audience to theaters.

Ek zindagi kaafi nahi thi toh hum waapas aa gaye! Presenting

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Election Results 2019: BJP Emerges Loser In Both The States

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Contrary to the exit polls results, BJP seems to be at a great loss. It has lost more than it gained. Also, the opposition isn’t winning in flying colors. During election campaigns, BJP projected its prospects as bigger than ever before but it isn’t uncommon for political parties to inflate their prospects in election rallies.

Claims BJP made in election campaigns

The party claimed to cross 225 seats in Maharashtra with its long-term ally Shiv Sena but the party is far behind its projected seats. In Haryana, it claimed to bag 75 out of the 90 assembly seats without any alliance but the results seem to be just the opposite. BJP is struggling to make a government in Haryana on its own. It has to take help of smaller parties to stake a claim for government formation.

Reasons for losing seats in Haryana Assembly Elections

  1. Voters believe on local issues and caste affiliations still play a crucial role in deciding preference of political candidates.
  2. BJP has to pay heed to local economy that is in shambles. The masses are worried about their future.
  3. Businessmen, middle-class and agricultural community sees dark future in present conditions. They need change but the opposition isn’t ready to take the lead.

Future of BJP in Maharashtra and Haryana

BJP is emerging as the single largest party to stake claim to form government. In Maharashtra it can easily form a government for second time but it can’t be said about Haryana where it is a couple of seats short from the magic figure.

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Lori Harvey Facing Police Action For Hit-And-Run Case

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Lori Harvey, stepdaughter of comedian and television host Steve Harvey, was arrested for her involvement in a single vehicle car accident in Beverly Hills. A leading model, Lori Harvey was caught under a hit-and-run case.

What was the accident?

BHPD Sgt. James Keenaghan revealed the details of the accident while speaking to CNN. He said that the model allegedly hit a parked vehicle around 9 PM on Sunday. He further maintained that the model swiftly left the crime scene to evade arrest. The police found Lori Harvey running after the crime and chased her car. Eventually she was stopped and arrested by the BHPD Sgt.

Where was the incident happened?

Not much details about the incident are available. The police only informed about the crime and arrest of the model. Details like where exactly it happened and the make and model of the car damaged aren’t available. The model is currently in police custody.

Source: https://cnn.it/2WbGBif

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WeWork Is Now An Associate Of SoftBank Who Bought 80% Stake In The Startup?

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SoftBank Group Corp. will take control of WeWork to assist the office-space startup in its day-to-day operations. The Japanese tech conglomerate will own 80% of the WeWorkthat has been suffering cash-crunch for a long time.

Highlights of the deal

• SoftBank to put $5 billion in new financing
• WeWork shareholders to get up to $3 billion
• SoftBank will also accelerate its commitment to fund $1.5 billion
• SoftBank COO Marcelo Claure will be the next executive chairman of board of directors for WeWork

What was the story of WeWork failure?

One of the most valued startup in the US, WeWork witnessed a fall from the grace when its attempt to enter the stock market was floundered last year. SoftBank came to its rescue even after drowning $10 billion into the company.

Why did SoftBank invest in WeWork?

The bank is a firm believer that a massive transformation in work culture is going on. Despite being a startup, WeWork was at the forefront in this transformation. The bank decided to double down on WeWork and for this reason it invested a huge sum in the startup company. The deal brings the cash strived WeWork back to life and working. The bank also offered $1.7 billion to WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann to quit.

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