Monday, 29 April 2019
Makings of a mard
In some corner where our many dreams for our children turn out to be unwise ambitions, there is still a yellow belt as a reminder of that unfinished karate kid. Now, after a long time, that yoga mat came into my dreams again. Every morning, I wake up with my back creaking more than my bed, my knees moaning, my glasses missing, my phone a monster gorging on unread messages by night, and all I can do is take a deep breath and mutter a deeper curse. Maybe yoga is the trick, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve what few have actually done in 60 years before his time — just 'wake up in the morning and feel fresh (refer interview with Akshay Kumar)'. It's not just that yoga mat which haunts my dreams now though. So do the PM's lawn, table, tea and leisurely conversation — between a man in starched kurta-pyjama and another in linen casuals — as I, first thing in the morning, ransack the fridge for leftovers to rustle up a school tiffin, praying my too-food smart daughter won't catch me at it. The morning routine over, the house for a little while to myself, some time yet for office, I even take a quick nap — who is watching, certainly not Barack Obama. So really, it must require a 'mard' in Delhi — as that PM biopic, which the Election Commission stopped, said we needed — to have just three-four hours of sleep and wake up with 'junoon' in the eyes (again, the biopic's words). It must also take a 'mard' to dare greet visiting children by pinching their face parts. Having endured that in my childhood, and knowing my own kids' reaction, it's a risk I would not take. Plus, given the considerable size of my nose, I am rather sensitive to the idea. In childhood, many relatives suggested to my mother that she could consider pinching it a bit daily to render it into shape. Mom would look at me thoughtfully and then go back to doing what she was doing — I will forever be in her gratitude for that, even though she never fed me halwa with bare hands before my big days. So is that what it means to be a 'mard' in Delhi — tea 'only directly under the sky', as the PM prefers it, in sun-dappled lawns from dainty tea and saucers, talking about mother and sacrifices; and, being able to transform in a minute into a squabbling schoolkid in the playground, threatening a prickly neighbour with nuclear fireworks? Or is it that we don't need a 'mard' at all? It took Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, new mother, probably facing the same aches and pains as many of us, to just show the courage to don a scarf and hug whom it matters, to try heal a nation's wounds. It may not have been enough for New Zealand, but it was something. And it took a Bilkis Bano to show us what 'mards' in Delhi were incapable of. Coming right to the country's seat of power, that is more hostile to her than ever, bearing her inked finger as a voter after 17 years, wearing her hijab proudly, seating her daughter beside her, the gangraped woman who had to pretend to be dead to escape the fate of her infant daughter and 13 other members of her family, Bilkis held a press conference, taking on questions, refusing to be confined to shame, never raising her voice or lowering her gaze. Maybe some of us did. Like the 'mard' who won't be questioned. (shalini.langer@expressindia.com) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/alifull
Instagram moves into e-commerce with shopping button
Previously, people inspired to buy products featured in Instagram posts had to follow links to outside online shopping sites. Information entered for an initial purchase will be stored for future use, according to Instagram. It remained to be seen how people would feel trusting information such as credit card details to a service owned by Facebook, which has been hit with waves of criticism for its handling of personal data. Brands taking part in the checkout feature included Adidas, Burberry, Dior, H&M, Nike, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, and glasses retailer Warby Parker. Facebook makes the bulk of its money from digital advertising but has dabbled with e-commerce in the past. It has pitched its Messenger service as a communication platform for shops or brands to connect with customers. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://seqanswers.com/forums/member.php?u=95523
In the footsteps of the Swedes
ohini RoyCalcuttaA hard day's workSir - The editorial, "Work is worship" (April 25), is timely, especially since May Day is almost upon us. The Chinese billionaire entrepreneur, Jack Ma, recently defended a 12-hour working day, calling this a blessing. But working 12 hours a day for six days in a week is implausible. It is not just a violation of rights that workers across the globe have fought and agitated for, but has also been proven to decrease productivity. Industry leaders who can only think of bottom lines and amassing more wealth should not forget that it is workers who are the base on which the economic structure stands. If they are not provided with an ambience that is conducive to productivity, the structure will collapse. They need time off to be the best at what they do. Prabhas RayCalcuttaSir - It is surprising that Jack Ma, the head of the e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group, and China's best-known capitalist, is a member of the Communist Party of China and yet he thinks that workers should want to work such inhuman hours. It is good that his comment did not go down well with the party. An editorial in the party mouthpiece, People's Daily, said, "the mandatory enforcement of 996 overtime culture not only reflects the arrogance of business managers, but also is unfair and impractical." This gives us hope that the entrepreneur, who was inducted into the party to bring reforms, will not be able to implement his absurd ideas anywhere but in his own company. S.S. PaulNadiaSir - People may be up in arms against Jack Ma, but can they deny that labour laws notwithstanding, most people work much more than they are legally bound to. What fuels this unfair state of affairs are population explosion and the rise in unemployment levels. Even if one set of labourers work themselves to the grave, there are always hordes to replace them. In the meantime, large capitalists and industry owners - much like Jack Ma - keep getting richer.Moreover, the deceptive allure of capitalism is such that a busy and overworked lifestyle has become something to aspire to. So being able to boast that one is overworked is seen as desirable instead of a violation of labour rights. Jack Ma has only stated the truth, albeit an unpleasant one.Shreya GhoshCalcuttaParting shotSir - The Madras High Court had, in an earlier order, banned the application, TikTok, in India. First, the ban was only on future downloads of the app, the 120 million-plus users who were already on this platform would have been able to keep using it as before. This would have defeated the purpose of the order, which was to protect children from pornographic content and predators. There was also controversy regarding whether the ban amounted to a curb on the freedom of expression. After all, TikTok, like Twitter, Instagram and other platforms, gives people who do not have access to traditional mediums of being heard a chance to speak their minds or be noticed.The problem lies elsewhere. The business model of social media is such that controversial behaviour that garners attention is rewarded with 'views', 'likes' and 'shares' - even if these are done to criticize the said behaviour. This, in turn, can provide people with monetary benefits. This problem is hydra-headed; banning one app would not have solved it.S.K. SahaCalcutta DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://www.mycandylove.com/s1/profile/alibrand
Six useful tips and tricks every PS4 owner should know about
Sony has also kept its promise of constantly updating the console with security fixes and new features. Great hardware is meaningless without an easy-to-use interface and efficient software (look at the Xbox One; it has the most confusing interface among the eighth-generation consoles). While the Sony PS4 has the most user-friendly interfaces on a console, there are plenty of not-so-obvious tips and tricks you might not know about. Here are six tips to help you become a PS4 power user. Read on. PlayStation 4 tips and tricks: How to change your PlayStation Name Sony has finally given the option to all PlayStation owners to change their PSN name. There are two ways to do to get a new name on your PSN account. One way is to change your PSN name through your web browser and the other option to change your PSN name directly from your PlayStation 4. I chose the second option because it is much more convenient. To do this, go to the settings page of your console and select the 'Account Management' option, followed by 'Account Information,' 'Account Profile,' and finally 'Online ID'. Keep in mind that you only get one free PlayStation Network ID change. Subsequent name changes cost $10, but you can get them for $5 if you're a PlayStation Plus member. PlayStation 4 tips and tricks: How to play PS4 games on iPhone and iPad with remote play It is now possible to play all your PlayStation 4 games on your iPhone and iPad through an option called Remote Play. This is the first time PS4 owners can stream their games to iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad. The 'Remote Play' feature already supports a number of devices: the PS Vita, Xperia smartphones, PC, and Mac. Here's how you can use Remote Play through iPhone or iPad with your PS4 First things first, update your PlayStation 4 to firmware 6.50. Second, download the PS4 Remote Play app from the Apple App store. It's a free download. Once installed, you need to open it and log into your PlayStation Network account. Make sure that you are using Wi-Fi as the app will only work across the home network. After login, the app will search your network for the PS4 you want to use. Just remember that the console needs to be turned on as you need to be logged into the PS4. Both your iOS device and the PlayStation 4 will need to be connected to the internet. In case if your PS4 cannot be found automatically, you will need to manually register the iOS device. To do that, go to Settings > Remote Play Connection Settings > Add Device, and then enter the code provided on the Remote Play App. Once connected, you'll see your PS4 home screen displayed on your iPhone alongside a row of touch controls that mimic the buttons on a DualShock 4 controller. Unfortunately, Sony's DualShock 4 controller is not compatible with Remote Play. It's important to note that while most games are compatible with Remote Play, not every game will be supported PlayStation 4 tips and tricks: Use a keyboard and mouse with your PS4 The best way to play Fortnite on the PS4 is by connecting mouse or keyboard. You can use any wired USB-powered mouse or keyboard with your PS4, or connect your keyboard and mouse adapter (a wireless dongle) to the PS4 USB port. You may have to wait 30 seconds while the PS4 detects the mouse or keyboard. In case you are using a Bluetooth keyboard, go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth Devices and then get your PS4 to scan for nearby devices. PlayStation 4 tips and tricks: How to take a screenshot With the use of the Share button on the left-hand side of the controller, you can take and share screenshots and videos. By default, pressing the Share button will bring up the share menu that lets you choose between photos and videos. Users can share that media directly to social networks like Facebook, or save them to your hard drive. PlayStation 4 tips and tricks: Change your controller's light bar brightness One of the most annoying things about the PS4 is the battery life of the DualShock 4. Well, yes, there is a way to increase the battery life of the controller by turning down the brightness of the light bar on the front. Go to Settings > Devices > Controllers and choose the brightness options to customise it. PlayStation 4 tips and tricks: Download games remotely Do you know that PS4 owners can use the PlayStation mobile app to buy games directly from the PlayStation store? This feature is very useful when you are away from the console. Before downloading games to your PS4 remotely, make sure that your PS4 will have to be in 'Rest Mode'. To check this setting on your PS4, go to Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode. In this mode, your console goes into sleep mode rather than completely switched off. In this state, the PS4 is connected to the internet and your console can automatically download updates as they are released. Now you can download games on the PS4 from your smartphone using the app for iOS or Android. The process of downloading a game using the app is simple and straightforward. Fire up the PlayStation app for iOS or Android, open the PlayStation store, click on the profile icon on the top right, then on Download List and you'll see all your purchases past and present. If you wish to download games on the PS4 from a web browser, follow this process. Visit store.playstation.com, sign in to your PSN account and you will find the Download List option by clicking on your username in the top right-hand corner. This process works exactly the same on the website as it does on the PlayStation app. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://en.eyeka.com/u/mehndidesignsimages_67
TSLPRB SI PMT/ PET admit card 2018 released, download at tslprb.in
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Rahul Gandhi is Wayanad's great hope
Most people in Wayanad have one common hope - that the Congress president, Rahul Gandhi, will retain that seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and be their saviour. The chief of the All India Congress Committee had become an instant sensation when his party decided to field him from Wayanad, a constituency that is just two elections old. Many even view the election of Rahul Gandhi to the Lok Sabha as the silver bullet solution to all of their problems. While farmers expect the Gandhi scion to provide solutions to the water shortage problems and agrarian issues, the hospitality sector wants him to keep the forest road that links Bangalore to Wayanad functional even at night, as that is likely to improve their business. The Congress has reasons to be pleased. But if there something on which the Grand Old Party does not want to hazard a guess, it is whether Rahul Gandhi will keep the Wayanad seat if he wins in Amethi as well. Rather confidentThe overconfidence of Shatrughan Sinha, who recently left the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined the Congress, has created quite a bit of unease among his well-wishers. Sinha has presumed that the Union minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, cannot pose a threat to him and has invested more time in campaigning for Congress candidates across the country instead of concentrating on his own constituency, Patna Sahib, in Bihar. When a senior opposition leader cautioned Sinha that the Kayasth community is loyal to the BJP and not to him, and that Prasad is also a Kayasth, the actor-turned-politician laughed away the threat. He said that the loss could be compensated for by new supporters from the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The leader who cautioned Sinha felt that the latter was so obsessed with his national stature that he refused to put his nose to the grindstone in Patna. "Congress ne ek helicopter de diya hai inko aur ye furr-furr kar rahe hai (The Congress has given him a helicopter and he is flying everywhere)." What will the Shotgun's response to such talk be? "Khamosh," presumably.Work togetherOne relief that the Congress had ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan was the apparent truce between the chief minister of the state, Ashok Gehlot, and his deputy, Sachin Pilot. Party insiders have revealed that Sachin has more or less reconciled with Gehlot's supremacy and is working in tandem with him, at least in the electioneering. He has gone to Jodhpur twice to campaign for Gehlot's son, Vaibhav, who is making his electoral debut. Congress leaders acknowledge the fact that things would have been worse if the two leaders had not put aside their differences, given the fact that the Narendra Modi factor was still at work in the state. The anger in the assembly election was largely directed at the then chief minister, Vasundhara Raje, as was evident in the slogan, "Modi se koi bair nahin/ Vasundhara teri khair nahin". The former CM is almost inactive now, and is even perceived to have been sidelined in public opinion after the defeat in the assembly polls. Congressmen feel that this will act as a bonus for the party, as no other BJP leader in Rajasthan has either Vasundhara's charisma or her clout.Dignified silenceRahul Gandhi is not speaking against the president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Mayavati, or the Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, even in private, off-record conversations. He has given several interviews in the past month and invariably faced questions on the alliance in Uttar Pradesh, but has refused to attack the SP-BSP. He expresses regret that the Congress was not made a part of the alliance, as that would have restricted the BJP to five seats. But he insists that he will not be worried as long as the secular parties win the maximum seats, and points out that the SP-BSP is doing well. The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress came up with a proposal for an effective attack against Mayavati and Akhilesh, but Rahul Gandhi did not approve it. They wanted to describe one of the leaders as an agent of the saffron party bent on creating confusion among the minority community, but the Congress chief asked the state leaders to focus on highlighting the prime minister's flaws instead. He has, so far, looked past Mayavati's strident posturing against the Congress. When a reporter asked him whether there was a tactical understanding between the Congress and the SP-BSP, Rahul chose to reply indirectly - he said that there is a unity of purpose among all opposition parties, and that the main target is the BJP.Duty doneDespite being unwell, the BJP patriarch, LK Advani, reached Gandhinagar on April 23 to cast his vote. The last time that Advani went to Gandhinagar as a normal voter and not as a candidate was in 1998. The sitting parliamentarian has represented the constituency ever since that year. However, he has now been replaced by the BJP chief, Amit Shah, as the candidate for Gandhinagar. While the effort of the 91-year-old Advani to go and exercise his franchise was praised by many BJP leaders, some wondered which way the upset patriarch may have voted. Party leaders claim Shah will win Gandhinagar by a record margin. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://gitx.lighthouseapp.com/users/364212
'No one batting with Hardik made it harder for us,' says De Kock on MI's defeat
De Kock got out without opening his account, after top-edging Sunil Narine in the second over. "When you have to score of 233, you need to play one or two shots anyway. You have to try against any bowler who comes on and take a chance to get things going. "So if I hit that ball for four or six, you probably would have said 'great shot' but unfortunately I got out so didn't look," he said about his slog-sweep. The bowlers have too little in the batsmen-dominated format and De Kock said it's more to do with the batting-friendly sub-continent wickets. "In India they have generally very small fields, while wicket is batting friendly. Australia have bigger ground, while there's a bit in the wicket for South Africa. Here it is more batting friendly anyway. Bowlers are always under pressure." De Kock further said he hated every minute of keeping to Russell who slammed a 40-ball 80 not out. "I'm not joking, I hated every minute of it. You can't fault him. He took his time, and then did what he does the best. You just have to appreciate what is done. Not just this game but in the IPL. Hope he doesn't do it again against us," he said. Mumbai Indians will have a return-leg clash against KKR on May 5 which will be their last clash in the league round. Needing a win to seal a playoff berth, Mumbai Indians next face Sunrisers Hyderabad at home on May 2. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/us/person/salmanlanister
Maharashtra: Missing from campaign trail in sugar belt, any mention of cane dues worth crores
The political narrative in the Lok Sabha seats of Sangli, Hatkanangale and Kolhapur, and to an extent in Satara, has always had cane and its pricing as its central theme. Traditionally, sugar barons have been elected in these seats, thanks to the extensive network of their cooperative bodies. Over the years, as more and more private mills started exerting influence in the area, the hold of the sugar barons eased a bit, but cane pricing remained an important issue in the region. The Swabhimani Paksha shot into prominence through its agitations to seek a better cane price from sugar barons. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, all the three MPs elected from the region — Dhananjay Mahadik from Kolhapur (NCP), Sanjay Patil from Sangli (BJP) and Raju Shettti from Hatkanangale — had links with the sugar sector. The situation is not very different this year as most parties have fielded candidates with strong connections to the sugar industry. Mahadik is pitted against Sanjay Mandlik of the Shiv Sena, who is the chairman of the Sadashivrao Mandlik Cooperative Sugar Mill, while in Sangli, Swabhimani Paksha candidate candidate Vishal Patil is the chairman of Vasantdada Cooperative Sugar mill. But, as the campaign gains pace, most candidates have avoided making any reference to the crores of cane dues that farmers in the region have been waiting for, and the fact that cane dues in Maharashtra had reportedly reached Rs 4,005.77 crore by April 15. Of the 195 mills that had taken to the crushing season this time, only 34 have managed to clear 100 per cent of their dues. The unprecedented crisis has forced the Centre to announce a series of measures to help the sugar sector, which has been grappling with sliding prices and mounting dues. Given the state of affairs, none of the Lok Sabha candidates seem to be keen to bring up the crisis in their campaign speeches. The candidates' changing political narratives have also had to align with shifting political allegiances. While Shetti and the Swabhimani Paksha are part of the Congress-NCP alliance this year, the party had fought against the two political heavyweights in the 2009 and 2014 Lok Sabha elections. In the previous poll campaigns, cane dues and better realisation were among the most pertinent issues for Shetti. Now, as Shetti shares the stage with established sugar barons like Jayant Patil — the NCP state president — his supporters are still trying to accept the changing realities. The two-time MP has promised to keep up his agitation on cane dues, with his supporters grudgingly agreeing that he has kept his promises so far. But Shetti sharing the stage with established sugar barons has attracted flak, admitted Swabhimani Paksha members. 'When we receive such criticism, we point to leaders in the opposition camps, whose record of payment is dismal. Some leaders have not paid a penny for the last two seasons. At least the leaders on our side have cleared 80 per cent of their payments,' said a Paksha member. Local growers, however, said they had faith in the sugar mills and were hopeful that their dues would be cleared eventually. Sena leader Sanjay Mandlik said like most mills in the region, they had also paid at the rate of Rs 2,300 per tonne of cane. 'Once the government dues are cleared, we will pay our farmers… they trust us,' he said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttp://urbo.ro/utilizator/79939-slackfull
Police collect evidence in Kallada bus case
"A detailed investigation is required to ascertain the involvement of the owner", said an officer. The police collected evidence with Jithin, 25, of Kodakara, Thrissur; Jayesh, 29, of Pallikkal, Thiruvananthapuram; Rajesh, 26, of Alappuzha; Anwar, 38, of Puducherry; Girilal, 37, of Kollam; Vishnu, 27, of Alappuzha; and Kumar, 55, of Coimbatore who are in custody now.Meanwhile, more allegations on staff misbehavior are surfacing.During the tussle, the laptop of a passenger was also found missing. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://staffmeup.com/profile/slackfull#
First mitogenome of NE beetle
It is a common pest of guava and litchi in India. This pest has been found in many countries including Nepal, India, China, and Vietnam. In India, it is mainly restricted to the Northeast.To generate the genomic resources especially for the coleopteran family, Cerambycidae, a complete mitochondrial genome was successfully sequenced and characterised. The gene arrangement and orientations of assembled mitogenome were identical to the published mitogenomes of coleopteran insect species. This is the first complete mitogenome of the coleopteran family, Cerambycidae, from India. These beetles feed on the tree bark, while their larvae tunnel inside the stem. A recent survey, conducted in Arunachal Pradesh, has shown that it wreaks havoc on the local litchi trees. The researchers, led by G.T. Behere, principal scientist (agricultural entomology) and principal investigator of the project, found that the beetle's mitochondrial genome, long and circular in nature, contains 15,838 base pairs. It has 13 genes that encode specific proteins and 24 RNA-related genes involved in protein synthesis.The arrangement and orientations of the genes in the beetle's mitochondria are identical to other insect species, including beetles. The knowledge of the complete mitochondrial genome will allow in designing a better management strategy for controlling the pest in India. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://forums.devshed.com/author/slackfull
Sri Lanka bars Muslim women from wearing veils in public after Easter bombings
Most Sri Lankan Muslims practise a liberal form of the religion and only a small number of women wear the niqab. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://slides.com/alifull
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'SOTY 2' trio Tiger-Tara-Ananya launch 'The Jawani Song' at fun event
Ananya Panday looked super pretty Tara and Ananya bonded well at the song launch event. Tiger stunned with his amazing dance moves at the song launch event. The terrific trio - Tiger, Tara and Ananya pleased the crowd with their dance moves! Tiger's super stunt as his SOTY 2 leading ladies Tara and Ananya cheered for him!DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.referralkey.com/slackfull
Dries Mertens joins Diego Maradona as Napoli close in on Champions League
The pair have a chance to leapfrog Roma, who took the last spot on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Cagliari, and close the gap on Napoli when they take on Torino and Udinese respectively. Napoli, who are nonetheless 18 points behind Juve and out of Europe after being beaten by Arsenal in the Europa League quarter-finals, have to hope that both Milan and Atalanta fail to win in order to guarantee Champions League football this week, but are far enough ahead that qualification is almost guaranteed. Frosinone however will be hoping Udinese lose to Atalanta, as a win in Bergamo for the 17th-placed side and Genoa beating SPAL would send them down to Serie B. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://community.endnote.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/565418
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Bytes fly as Jharkhand heavyweights file papers
ther than Das, state education minister and Koderma MLA Neera Yadav, party MLAs Nirbhay Kumar Shahabadi and Jai Prakash Verma were present at the rally.The CM also paid tributes to CRPF martyr Biswajit Chowhan at Jhanda grounds.After Giridih, CM Das went to Khunti where his rumoured arch-rival in the BJP, Arjun Munda, filed his nominations. A 3km road rally was organised by the party from DAV School grounds to Khunti district collectorate office where a pulsating crowd of 20,000 joined the rally.Sitting Khunti MP Karia Munda was on the forefront of the procession along with Das, state BJP in-charge Mangal Pandey, state minister Neelkanth Singh Munda, Jamshedpur MP Bidyut Baran Mahto and others. Ajsu Party president Sudesh Mahto too arrived when Arjun Munda filed nomination papers.Karia entertainsUnlike his Ranchi counterpart Ram Tahal Choudhary, who after being denied a BJP ticket on age grounds, filed his papers as an Independent to "teach the party a lesson", octogenarian Khunti MP Karia Munda graciously supported BJP nominee Arjun Munda, asking the crowd to bless his successor with votes. Karia Munda entertained the crowd with his barbs at Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati. Calling Congress president Rahul "clueless", the veteran parliamentarian alleged that Rahul said the funds for his minimum guarantee scheme would "come from P. Chidambaram (former finance minister of UPA)". Rafale cut-outGrabbing eyeballs in Khunti on Tuesday itself was Congress candidate Kalicharan Munda who filed nomination in a unique fashion. His supporters and JMM workers, all under the Opposition grand alliance, carried cut-outs of the Rafale fighter plane and kept sloganeering against PM Narendra Modi.Ranchi troikaIn Ranchi, all three main contenders for the prestigious seat Sanjay Seth (BJP), Ram Tahal Choudhary (Independent) and Subodh Kant Sahay (Congress) held rallies, big and small, before filing their poll papers at the district collectorate.Sahay, the first to file his nomination, held a rally before a crowd of 2,000 at Harmu grounds, where state Congress president Ajoy Kumar and JVM central secretary Bandhu Tirkey were with him.Choudhary filed his nomination after Sahay. Prior to his nominations, Kurmi strongman Choudhary carried a yellow flag and held a rally at Morabadi grounds with 900 to 1,000 people. He was accompanied by his son Randheer who resigned from the BJP on Monday.The BJP organised a massive show of strength at Morabadi grounds with 15,000 workers and leaders of the BJP, Ajsu Party and JDU, before Seth filed his papers.Seth along with CM, state urban minister C.P. Singh, Ajsu Party chief Sudesh Mahto and others arrived at the district collectorate at 2.45pm. Das and other BJP leaders had a chance encounter with Choudhary while entering the nomination room. CM Das and C.P. Singh greeted their long-time former party colleague.Bidyut rallyJamshedpur MP and BJP nominee Bidyut Baran Mahto on Tuesday said a 1km rally would start on April 20, from the grounds near Motilal Nehru Public School, Northern Town, before he filed his nomination. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://wlodb.com/users/192454
In world's biggest one-day election, Indonesia votes for its president
Most opinion polls give Widodo a double-digit lead, but the opposition says the race is much closer and Prabowo told a news conference late on Tuesday that he expected to win with 63 percent of the vote. Voting began first in the far-flung eastern province of Papua, which is two hours ahead of Jakarta, the capital. Ballot papers were delivered with security escorts to remote regions of the country by plane, speedboat, canoe and horseback. Two speedboats have been deployed as mobile polling stations for residents on the Thousand Islands chain north of Jakarta. A tornado in East Java late on Tuesday destroyed two village polling stations and cut power to two others, forcing the authorities to move voting to safer areas, the domestic news agency Antara reported. More than 10,000 people have volunteered to crowd-source election results posted at polling stations in a real-time bid to thwart attempts at fraud. However, the opposition has already alleged voter list irregularities that could affect millions and has vowed legal or 'people power' action if its concerns are ignored. Several videos appeared online last week apparently showing thousands of voting papers stuffed in bags at a warehouse in neighbouring Malaysia, with many apparently already marked. The country's election supervisory board has recommended a re-vote for Indonesians in Malaysia and in Australia, where several hundred registered voters were still standing in line after the polls closed there on Saturday. A decision will be taken by the elections commission. 'Even though there have been obstacles and anomalies, I believe, at the end of it, we cannot contain the will of the people,' Prabowo said on the eve of the vote. An unexpected win for the challenger could trigger a brief sell-off in financial markets that have priced in a Widodo victory, analysts say. 'Should Prabowo win, this would literally be the end of opinion polling in Indonesia ... and a major, major upset,' said Marcus Mietzner, associate professor at Australian National University. 'The question is what the margin of victory will be,' he said, predicting Widodo's re-election. A win for Widodo with 52-55 percent of the vote would be the 'sweet spot' said a senior government official close to the president, adding that this would spur him to continue and even accelerate economic reforms. 'GAME OF THRONES' Poll-related hashtags trended on Twitter in Indonesia during a three-day quiet period in the run-up to voting day. Social media users compared the presidential race to the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' - with one online meme showing Widodo sitting on its coveted Iron Throne. Widodo touted his record on deregulation and improving infrastructure, calling it a first step to tackling inequality and poverty in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. A moderate Muslim from central Java, Widodo had to burnish his Islamic credentials after smear campaigns and hoax stories accused him of being anti-Islam, a communist or too close to China, all politically damaging in Indonesia. He picked Islamic cleric Ma'ruf Amin, 76, as his running mate. Prabowo, a former special forces commander who has links to some hardline Islamist groups, and his running mate, business entrepreneur Sandiaga Uno, say they will boost the economy by slashing taxes and focussing on infrastructure. QUICK COUNTS Nearly 350,000 police and soldiers will join 1.6 million paramilitary officers stationed across the country of 17,000 islands to safeguard the vote. More than 192 million people are eligible to cast ballots in national and regional legislative elections being contested by more than 245,000 candidates. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. (2200 GMT on Tuesday) in the east and will close at 1 p.m. (0600 GMT) in the west. Voters will have five paper ballots for president, vice president, and national and regional legislative candidates. Unofficial 'quick counts', based on samples from polling stations, will be released hours after voting ends. The winning presidential candidate could be known by late on Wednesday. Official results will be announced in May. Any disputes can be taken to the Constitutional Court where a nine-judge panel will have 14 days to rule on them. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://www.redbubble.com/people/btodogen?asc=u
Pune: 10-day event to celebrate ethos of traditional dance forms
To provide a platform to enthusiasts and celebrate the nuances and intricacies of various traditional dance forms, the Shastriya Nritya Sanvardhan Sanstha — a community of dancers specialised in Indian dance forms — has organised a 10-day event, 'Dance Season', in the city from April 20. The event, which will include a series of dance workshops and seminars, was announced at a press conference in presence of Bhide, the Sanstha president Shama Bhate, secretary Rasika Gumaste, joint secretary Meghna Shabde among other dignitaries. Bhate, a veteran Kathak dancer, said the primary objective behind the inception and materialisation of the Sanstha was to introduce people to the ethos of Indian dance forms, which have been nurtured in a glorious tradition. 'The platform provides an opportunity to know and learn the various Indian dance forms,' Bhate said. Manisha Sathe, a noted Kathak dancer, said the organisation aspired to create an environment around dance in the city. The event is not restricted to a specific target audience, she said, adding that it is 'rather free and open for all'. This accessibility to a wider range of audience can be seen as a measure to locate the traditional Indian dance styles within the larger corpus of contemporary dance community, she said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://www.sbnation.com/users/btodogen
SRH vs CSK: Yellows fade
It was also the Australian left-hander's 42th IPL half-ton and the 30th for Sunrisers — he made 12 while batting for his previous team of Delhi as well. Bairstow blasted an unbeaten 61 (44b, 3x4, 3x6), his first half-century in IPL - he had scored a century against RCB a fortnight ago — as the hosts made it an open and shut case via the Aussie-English combination. Imran Tahir was the only decent bowler for CSK, taking 2 for 20 in four overs. Earlier, Chennai came a cropper in the second half of their innings as they managed a mere 52 while losing four wickets in the last 10 overs. Making first use of the wicket after winning the toss, the visitors unleashed two ferocious Lions at the start. Openers Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis did very well to take the team to 79 in the 10th over when left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem broke the partnership with a beauty that beat Watto and wrecked his stumps. The big Australian hit four boundaries in his 31. Soon, du Plessis, who was batting brilliantly and had struck three sixes — two against Nadeem and one hit off seamer Khaleel Ahmed - and an equal number of fours, fell, edging Vijay Shankar's second ball to Jonny Bairstow behind the wickets. CSK 81 for 2. Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav and Sam Billings did not make much noise as Chennai crumbled to 101 for 5, much the disappointment of half-the-crowd at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium that was bathed in yellow even as Mahendra Singh Dhoni sat out of the game. They went wild though whenever the talisman was shown on the big screen, characteristically expressionless in non-playing areas. An unbroken sixth wicket stand of 31 off 32 balls between A. T. Rayudu (25) and Ravindra Jadeja (10) was the next best partnership of the innings after the one raised by the openers. It didn't count in the end though. Scorecard Chennai Super Kings: S. Watson b Nadeem 31, Faf du Plessis c Bairstow b Shankar 45, S. Raina lbw b Rashid Khan 13, A. Rayudu (not out) 25, K. Jadhav lbw b Rashid Khan 1, S. Billings c Shankar b Ahmed 0, R. Jadeja (not out) 10. Extras (b 2, lb 2, w 3) 7. Total (for five wickets in 20 overs) 132. FoW: 1-79, 2-81, 3-97, 4-99, 5-101. Bowling: Kumar 4-0-21-0, Ahmed 4-0-22-1, Sandeep 4-0-33-0, Nadeem 2-0-24-1, Rashid 4-0-17-2, Shankar 2-0-11-1. Sunrisers Hyderabad: D. Warner c du Plessis b Chahar 50, J. Bairstow (not out) 61, K. Williamson c & b Imran Tahir 3, V. Shankar c Billings b Imran Tahir 7, D. Hooda c du Plessis b Sharma 13, Y. Pathan (not out) 0. Extras (w 3) 3. Total (for four wickets in 16.5 overs) 137. FoW: 1-66, 2-71, 3-105, 4-131. Bowling: Chahar 3-0-31-1, Thakur 3-0-31-0, Tahir 4-0-20-2, Jadeja 4-0-22-0, Sharma 2.5-0-33-1. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.pearltrees.com/btodo
Fasting With Flavours!
Chironji ki daal Ingredients: 250 gm chironji 30 gm desi ghee 5gm ginger, chopped 5gm green chillies, chopped 3 gm coriander, chopped 50 gm yogurt 5 gm coriander powder 8 nos black peppercorns 5 nos green cardamom 2 gm royal cumin seeds 5 gm red chilli powder Chironji ki daal Method Soak chironji in lukewarm water for 20 minutes, drain water and rub chironji seeds till the husk comes off. Discard the husk. Grind half of the chironji seeds into a coarse paste and keep aside. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan, add royal cumin and allow it to crackle, then put green cardamom and peppercorns and let them crackle too. Then add chopped ginger and green chilies and sauté for a minute. In a clean bowl, beat yogurt till smooth and add it to the pan a little at a time, stirring well to avoid curdling. When the fat separates, add coriander powder, sendha salt, red chilli powder, then add whole chironji as well the ground one and mix well using a wooden spoon. Add enough water to cover the dal and bring to a boil, then simmer till the chironji is cooked through. Serve hot and garnish with the chopped coriander. NOTE: The consistency of the dal can be adjusted to taste by adding more or less water. Chef Rajiv Malhotra, Corporate Chef, Chor Bizarre Gulkhand Gulab Jamun Ingredients: 1 kg khoya (reduced milk) 200gms flour 5 gms cardamom powder 250 gms gulkhand 1 kg sugar syrup 850 ml water 2 ltr ghee (clarified butter) Gulkhand Gulab Jamun Method: Make dough with khoya, flour and cardamom powder and keep it aside. Take a small ball-sized dough and make balls stuffed with gulkhand (rose petal compote). Make sure there are no cracks on the balls, else the jamun may break while frying. Heat ghee on medium heat and slowly pour the balls in for frying. Fry the balls on low flame stirring continuously. Fry for 12-15 minutes until the balls turn golden brown. Drop the hot gulkhand gulab jamuns into the warm sugar syrup. Cover the lid and rest for 2 hours and then serve hot. Mukesh Sharma, Executive Chef, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Kaju Flower Ingredients: 100 gms cashewnut powder 100 gm sugar food colour (red, green and yellow) 50 ml water 2 tsp milk Kaju Flower Method: Mix sugar and water in a pan. Place over moderate heat and cook. Add 1 to 2 tsp of milk and remove any impurities that float to the surface. Drain and transfer to another pan. Place over moderate heat and cook till a one string consistency is reached. Add powdered cashews and keep stirring constantly. Continue to simmer till it achieves a dosa batter like consistency. Remove and keep aside to cool. Once it has reduced to a chapati dough like consistency, divide into 3 or more portions. To each portion, add one food colour and shape them into flowers. Arrange on a plate and serve. Chef Kasiviswanathan, Executive Chef, Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru Pune Mango Mastani Ingredients: 200 gms, alphonso mango puree 1trs alphonso mango juice 120 gms malai (full fat cream, homemade) 30 gms ghee 10 gms almonds 10 gms pistachio 10 gms cashewnuts 10 gms, lonavala peanut chikki 4 scoops, home-made vanilla ice-cream 5 gms, orange marmalade Method Mix the mango juice and puree to attain desired consistency and taste, set in moulds and freeze overnight. Extract malai, keep aside. Roast dry fruits in ghee and keep aside. Assembly: Break down the frozen mango mixture to that of a granita texture and set it in a glass. Spoon in a generous layer of malai, alternate with another layer of mango mixture. Place a scoop of home-made vanilla ice cream, sprinkle with roasted nuts, and peanut chikki. Finish with orange marmalade. Chef Dhiraj Dargan, Executive Chef, Comorin The writer is a food author. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.openstreetmap.org/user/btodogen
Our netas eat light for heavy-duty summer campaigning
Released on Monday evening, Champai, a diabetic, admitted, "I wasn't eating at proper times which took a toll on my health. I will have to take small and light meals in-between campaigns." Three-time chief minister and former Kharsawan MLA Arjun Munda, 51, who would file his nomination for Khunti Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, is relying on light meals, cucumbers, fruit salads, green tea and enough water."I prefer a light diet in summer," Munda said briefly.Munda's close aide, who accompanies him during campaigning, said the politician normally began his day from Ranchi to Khunti around 8.30am after a workout on his treadmill, a light breakfast of roti-sabzi and green tea. "We keep enough mineral water stocked in cars (during campaign). For lunch, usually at homes of Khunti party workers, we ensure it is light with rice, dal, vegetables and salads. Mundaji returns around 10pm for a roti-sabzi dinner."Businessman Sanjay Seth, 51, a Lok Sabha debutant from BJP for Ranchi constituency who will file his nomination on Tuesday as well, is also relying on fruits and vegetables. "We are trying to make people aware of the achievements of the BJP-led government at Centre and state. The party has given me a responsibility and I have to fulfil it to the best of my ability despite the summer heat," said Seth, who resigned as Jharkhand State Khadi Board chairman after getting the BJP ticket."Sanjay leaves home by 7am after a light breakfast of roti-sabzi and chhanch (buttermilk). We carry oranges, bananas and grapes along with biscuits in the car as there is no fixed timing for lunch. One has to attend 10 meetings with villagers every day and walk for nearly 10km. If there is time, Sanjayji has roti-sabzi and chhanch for lunch. He returns very late, past 12.30am, for a light dinner of rice, dal and sabzi," the aide said.Three-term MP and former Union minister Subodh Kant Sahay, 67, who will also file his nomination on Tuesday, has green vegetables and dahi (curd)-roti for breakfast. "During campaigning, one must have a light diet to beat the heat," said Sahay. The seasoned politician takes part in some 30 interactive meetings with people in both rural and urban belts of Ranchi and walks nearly 17km on an average. For lunch, he has fruits such as watermelon, papaya and butter milk. He takes care to have enough water throughout the day. For dinner, he has roti-sabzi, rice and curd.BJP sitting MP Bidyut Mahto, 56, who will file his nomination on April 20 for the Jamshedpur seat, breakfasts on gram and roti-sabzi. Lunch is basic with rice, dal and sabzi. So is dinner with grams, dal, roti-sabzi. Any tips for campaigners? "Yes, please avoid cold drinks and instead have lots of water," Mahto, who leaves home at 9am and comes well past midnight, said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://visual.ly/users/besttodolistapps/portfolio
China's economic growth steady amid tariff fight with US
China is the biggest export customer for its Asian neighbors and a top market for autos, mobile phones and other consumer goods, food and industrial technology.Communist leaders stepped up government spending last year and told banks to lend more after economic activity weakened, raising the risk of politically dangerous job losses.Beijing's decision to reverse course temporarily on a campaign to rein in rising debt "is starting to yield results," Hui said.Consumer spending, factory activity and investment all accelerated in March from the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics reported.The economy showed "growing positive factors," a bureau statement said.Forecasters expect Chinese growth to recover this year. They had predicted a revival last year but pushed back that time line after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports over complaints about Beijing's technology ambitions.The fight between the two biggest global economies has disrupted trade in goods from soybeans to medical equipment, battering exporters on both sides and rattling financial markets. The two governments say settlement talks are making progress, but penalties on billions of dollars of each other's goods are still in place.Communist leaders also are promising to make the state-dominated economy more productive by giving entrepreneurs and foreign companies a bigger role in autos, finance and other industries.China's top economic official, Premier Li Keqiang, reduced the 2019 annual growth target of 6 to 6.5% in March after last year's rate fell to a three-decade low of 6.6%.Li warned of "rising difficulties" in the global economy and said the ruling Communist Party plans to step up deficit spending this year to shore up growth.The stimulus measures have temporarily set back official plans to reduce reliance on debt and investment to support growth.Also in March, exports rebounded from a contraction the previous month, rising 14.2% over a year earlier. Still, exports are up only 1.4% so far this year, while imports shrank 4.8% in a sign of weak Chinese domestic demand.Auto sales fell 6.9% in March from a year ago, declining for a ninth month. But that was an improvement over the 17.5% contraction in January and February.Investment in construction will support growth but "the outlook is cloudier for the rest of China's economy" due to weak auto sales and a global manufacturing slowdown, Bill Adams of PNC Financial Services Group said in a report. He said full-year growth is likely to be just 6.2%.Economists warn that even if Washington and Beijing announce a trade settlement in the next few weeks or months, it is unlikely to resolve all the irritants that have bedeviled relations for decades.The two governments agreed Dec. 1 to postpone further penalties while they negotiate, but punitive charges already imposed on billions of dollars of goods stayed in place.Even if they make peace, the experience of other countries suggests it can take four to five years for punitive duties to "dissipate fully," Jamie Thompson of Capital Economics said in a report last week.Chinese leaders warned previously any economic recovery will be "L-shaped," meaning once the downturn bottoms out, growth will stay low.Credit growth accelerated in March, suggesting companies are stepping up investment and production.Total profit for China's national-level state-owned banks, oil producers, phone carriers and other companies rose 13.1% over a year ago in the first quarter, the government reported Tuesday. Revenue rose 6.3% and investment rose 9.7%. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://8tracks.com/btodo
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