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Chandrayaan-3 Would Cost ISRO Rs. 75 Crores

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Chandrayaan-3 is now official and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has started working on the ambitious project. It has sought Rs. 75 crores for this mission but the fund would be in addition to the existing budget of ISRO.

ISRO needs Rs. 60 crores for the expenditure for buying machinery, equipment and other capital expenditure for Chandrayaan-3 mission. Also, it needs Rs. 15 crores for meeting the revenue expenditure head. ISRO needs this money quick because it is preparing for the Moon landing mission next November.

ISRO’s budget for 2019-20

ISRO has demanded Rs. 666 crores over and above the funds granted in the original 2019-20 budget.The Rs. 75 crores are 11% of the Rs. 666 crores. Rest of the funds would be utilized for the following programmes.

Rs. 8.6 crores for the proposed human spaceflight programme expected to be implemented in 2022.
Rs. 12 crores for development of small satellite launch vehicle.
Rs. 120 crores for development of launchpad for small satellite launch vehicle.

But the largest demand for funds has been raised by UR Rao Satellite Centre and Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Together they need Rs. 516 crores for assembling and testing facilities and development of the spaceport respectively.

Government confirms ISRO’s demand

Sources in the central government have confirmed that ISRO has demanded more funds to meet its expenditure. The Department of Economic Affairs deals with ISRO has started the process of clearing the fund. And the department has assured that ISRO would get fund for both the projects.

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Naomi Campbell Becomes The First Woman Of Color To Get Fashion Icon Prize

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Naomi Campbell broke down to tears before the Royal Albert Hall audience while accepting the accolade for Fashion Icon at the Fashion Awards on 2nd December. And she thanked her mother for raising her single-handedly.

How did Naomi Campbell react to the accolade?

Dressed in a shimmering Alexander McQueen gown, the supermodel addressed the guests that she learned that she’s the first woman of color to receive the award. Also, she paid homage to her icons with rolling down her cheeks. She read the names of Grace Jones, Josephine Baker, Eartha Kitt, Donyale Luna, Bethann Hardison, Naomi Sims, Dorothy Dandridge, Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, Janet Jackson, and Tina Turner as her style icons. She thanked the gathering for paving the way for her and inspiring a generation.

Why was Naomi Campbell given the award?

The 49-year old supermodel was awarded Fashion Icon for her contribution to the fashion industry and an impressive career. Also, the award was a recognition of philanthropic work she did throughout her career. Naomi Campbell was first discovered when she’s 15 near London’s Covent Garden.

Who did Naomi Campbell present the Trailblazer Award?

Sarah Burton received the prestigious award for Alexander McQueen from Campbell who’s wearing another impressive gown by the designer as the time presenting the award. Bruton’s narrative approach to McQueen’s spring/summer 2020 show and her championship for UK craftsmanship won her the prestigious award.

Introduced at the Fashion Trends in 2018, the Trailblazer Award is one of the Special Recognition Awards to celebrate the best brains in the fashion industry for their game-changing work.

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Larry Page And Sergey Brin Make Way For Sundar Pichai Take Over The Reins Of Business

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Sundar Pichai is promoted as CEO of Alphabet. Presently he is CEO of Google but ready to take the new responsibility as the founding fathers of the tech giant Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided to step down from the active management.

Why Page and Brin opted out of management?

The founding fathers of Alphabet had already started reducing their roles in the day-to-day operations of the company since 2015. And they thought that the it was the right time to share the responsibility.

Alphabet is well-established and Google and the “Other Bets” working properly. Also, there is little need to different CEOs for Alphabet and Google. Sundar Pichai was considered the right man for becoming CEO of Alphabet and Google. He will the executive responsible for managing the parent company and the “Other Bets”.

What was the role of Page and Brin in the present setup?

It is made clear that Larry Page and Sergey Brin are only limiting their responsibilities and that they will continue to be in the board of the company. As board of directors, they will remain in touch with Sundar Pichai in important matters. They said that the transition won’t have any affect on day-to-day business of the company.

What are the challenges for Sundar Pichai?

Google is already under pressure for mounting scrutiny over its size and data practices and the potential impact of its data policies on the society. The present shuffle is considered the biggest change in Silicon Valley. It made Sundar Pichai one of the most powerful CEOs of the world.

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Vodafone Idea Announces Change In Tariffs From 3rd December For Prepaid Users

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Vodafone Idea has posted new tariffs for prepaid users. The new plans will go into effect on December 3 and will be available everywhere. Vodafone Idea limited has been reeling under financial losses amounting to Rs. 50,922 crores in third quarter of this year and this loss is considered the biggest in Indian corporate history.

New Vodafone Idea prepaid plans

VIL hopes to stem the declining average revenue per user (ARPU) with the increased plan. It is expected that the revised plans would end the telco’s struggle of survival and pave way for expansion, growth and development.

The VIL said that it was committed to offer simple, convenient and affordable products. It has curated an optimum range of feature rich plans for both voice and data users.

Unlimited packs

The new charges for popular unlimited packs would be Rs. 149, Rs. 249, Rs. 299 and Rs. 399. All the plans carry similar benefits except the data allowance and SMS quota.

Unlimited pack with 84 days validity now comes in three recharge options – Rs. 379, Rs. 599 and Rs. 699. Basic services are similar but data allowance and SMS quota are different. Also, there are annual unlimited packs of Rs. 1,499 and Rs. 2,399.

In addition to unlimited packs, VIL offers an unlimited sachet to cover short-term recharge needs. It would cost Rs. 19 and provide unlimited Vodafone to Vodafone calling, 150MB data and 100 SMS for 2 days.

Combo recharges would be available in Rs. 49 and Rs. 79 for 28 days only. Rs. 49-recharge would carry Rs. 38 talk time, 100MB data and 2.5 paise per second call charge. Rs. 79-recharge would give … Read the rest

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Happy thanksgiving giving celebrated with thank fulness

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Thanksgiving is said to be an annual national holiday in the United States. Whereas Canada celebrates this day as harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is believed by American, Thanksgiving is modelled on a 1621 harvest feast. According to them, it was shared by the English Colonists.

In1789, November 26, was declared thanksgiving day by George Washington. But this was not connected to the Pilgrim feast, it was then considered for the same year only.

How thanksgiving becomes official.

By 1789, thanksgiving was not officially set as a holiday. Thanksgiving was yet to get published officially. It then becomes a matter of interest for the common public.

It was advised by George Washington to consider the last Thursday of November as a thanking day. It was liked by the people and was considered a thoughtful idea. Lastly, It was the first president of the US, Abraham Lincoln who officially declared last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving day.


Why called as thanksgiving

It would be a common question, what could be the reason for calling last Thursday of every November as thanksgiving. The reason is people thanks for the last year of harvest, and also welcome for the coming year. Not only this, in the USA, it is often recognized as an event which took place when English Colonial held a fest to thanks native American for helping then to start their new lives in the US.

Thanksgiving Celebration

Celebrate thanksgiving as a legendary holiday. People organize the traditional fare for the celebration of thanksgiving. Thanksgiving particularly includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries and also pumpkin pie. It is believed to celebrate it … Read the rest

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How Sarafina Nance Impressed Google SEO Sunder Pichai With Her Zero In Quantum Physics?

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Google CEO Sunder Pichai was all praise for Sarafina Nance despite knowing that couldn’t do well in a quantum physics exam. The woman scored zero in the said exam a few years back. But it didn’t stop Sunder Pichai and other tech leaders of the world from showering their blessings on the woman.

Who is Sarafina Nance?

The 26-year old Sarafina Nance is an astrophysicist in the University of California, Berkeley. She’s doing PhD in supernovae and had already published 2 research papers. But she was a below-average student 4-years ago. It was at that time when she received a zero in science. But she got the blessings and motivation from top tech leaders of the world.

Sunder Pichai praised Sarafina Nance for pursuing science despite getting the lowest score. Also, she’s a breast cancer survivor. All these factors make her special. She has a liking for science and she should get the support she needs to more forward.

What did Sarafina Nance say about her achievement?

She was anxious about her career in science as low score in quantum physics could be the reason for changing her science major. She met with her profession fearing a suggestion for change of subjects but the things turned out to be favorable.

Mike Turner, Director of Science, Wellcome Trust, a research charity based in London said that her is an inspiring story for others. He said that this breast cancer survivor opened a floodgate for similar inspiring stories from other parts of the world.

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Dua Lipa’s Fitness Secret

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Follow Hollywood pop star Dua Lipa’s 15 Minute HIIT Exercise and get the Sculpted Abs like her

The Grammy Award winner Hollywood pop star Dua Lipa is not only famous for its vocal ability, but she is also famous for having achingly carving abs. She had an Amazing fitness physique and brand Ambassador of various brands like Adidas’ limited edition statement collection. She is a very busy woman but then also she has time to work on her abs. 

In some interviews, she told that “I have to do something very quick and fast, like 15 minute HIIT session. This is done before I start my morning. If I have got an early call time that I don’t want to be walk-up too early before I need to, to go and do the workout. So a high-intensity workout, shower, breakfast, and I am on my way”. So if you want to get the abs like Dua Lipa then you must try this 15 minutes HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training Workout) include with Lipa’s favorite exercise.

Do the following Fitness Exercises in Dua Lipa’s way-

Tips- In the start we want to tell you that you can reps you exercise as you want like 40 seconds and then rest for 20 seconds before moving onto the next exercise.

  • Runner’s Lunge Mountain Climbers- Start this exercise in this position and move left foot under the left shoulder and move forward your leg of the right side with stretched back. You can move your leading foot always outside your hands. Now jump with your left foot back and then bring left leg ahead. Keep your stare on the ground
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Did You See Ranu Mondal’s New Look?

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Ranu Mondal became the target of netizens for wearing a makeup a couple of tones lighter to her natural color and dressing an expensive designer lehenga instead of saree that is her usual dress. But netizens were more aggressive towards her makeup.

Ranu Mondal was in the news for wrong reasons

Her rags to riches story from begging at a railway station to swanky studios is quite inspiring but in reality, the change in status transformed everything even the originality of Ranu Mondal.

• She started revealing her starry tantrums and true nature soon after coming into limelight but the fans were quick to react to her attitude. They demanded to drop her back to the Ranaghat railway station.

• Ranu Mondal was reportedly misbehaved with one of her fans. It is when she displayed her true colors and transformed nature.

What is the latest news about Ranu Mondal?

Today Ranu Mondal in invited to reality shows and she also visits public events where she meets and greets her fans. Usually she put on a saree but in a recent event, she was spotted in a glamorous lehenga and heavy makeup. It was too much her fans could accept and they can’t stop trolling Ranu Mondal on social media for her new look.

A fa compared her make up to that of the “The Nun” and even said that she was ready to do a biopic of the horror movie “The Nun”. But some fans came forward to save Ranu Mondal from being trolled by her fans.

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Himesh Reshammiya And Ranu Mondal Sing Ashiqui Mein Teri 2.0 For Happy Hardy AndHeer

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While Happy Hardy and Heer will release on 3rd January 2020, its song Ashiqui Mein Teri 2.0 has been released on the YouTube. Taken from the 2006 blockbuster 36 China Town, it is presented as a new and upgraded version in the voice of Internet singing sensation Ranu Mondal.

What is this song about?

It is a song of the upcoming movie Happy Hardy and Heer. Himesh Reshammiya is the singer and composer of the song. He also composed the original 2006 song for Shahid Kapoor starrer 36 China Town in 2006. Himesh was quite excited while releasing the song on YouTube. He wrote a good caption for the song. Highlight of the song is that it has the melody of Himesh and voice of Ranu Mondal.

What did Himesh Reshammiya say about the song?

Himes said that he was very excited about recreating his own creation. It is to be noted that he created the original song in 2006 for 36 China Town. The recreated song was a sure shot party anthem but it carried a lot of depth. Also, the soulful melody attached to the song would make the love story of Happy Hardy and Heer timeless.

About Happy Hardy and Heer movie

Directed by Rak, Happy Hardy and Heer movie is a love story expected to be released on 3rd January 2020. Ranu Mondal is giving her voice in one of the songs of the movie. It is second time that she is singing for a movie after Teri Meri Kahani.

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Movies

Marjaavaan: See Riteish Deshmukh In A New Avatar Of A Dwarf Villain

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Marjaavaanis more like a commercial masala entertainer than a serious work of direction and acting. It seems that the movie will cater to the audiences of B and C towns that like hard core action drama. Riteish Deshmukh is the lead character hence the movie relies much on his acting skills.

Story

Marjaavaan is a tale of two love birds played by Sidharth Malhotra (Raghu) and Tara Sutaria (Zoya). Riteish Deshmukh is playing Vishnu, a vertically challenged gang leader. He wants to turn the lives of Raghu and Zoya upside down to achieve his evil intentions. Raghu is a tapori type lover but Vishnu seems more serious in his evil designs. The movie has more of action and drama than required and it is what makes the story weak. Another weak point of the story is that it seems extension of the earlier movie Ek Villain.

Highlights of the movie

An action-packed romantic drama

A commercial masala film after a long time

Riteish Deshmukh will be seen in a new avatar of a dwarf villain

Melodies of the movie are widely appreciated

Editing, direction and other technical stuff adds value to the film

Great movie for hard core action lovers

Riteish Deshmukh First Look & Poster

The poster wears a horrible look due to the strong colour contrast and face expressions of the lead characters. It has both the lead actors Riteish Deshmukh and Sidharth Malhotra looking into each other’s eyes. In the backdrop, there is violence and blood everywhere.

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