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Proud of sticking to my conviction, says Nagesh Kukunoor

May 5, 2019 strong

Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is proud that in his journey of more than 20 years, he has stuck to his movie making conviction, never succumbing to mainstream pressure.Nagesh made his directorial debut in 1998 with “Hyderabad Blues” and has since helmed critically acclaimed films like “Rockford”, “Dor”, “Iqbal” and “Dhanak”.The director-actor describes his journey as a a good run with “superb high and god-awful lows.” “To be around for 22 years isn’t a big deal. There are lots of directors like that. But if I am still doing my own thing after…

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Income tax e-filers by over 6.6 lakh in FY19: Official data

May 5, 2019 strong

In a first in recent history of tax filings, income tax e-filings in FY2019 have dropped by more than 6.6 lakh, a trend that analysts said was surprising as tax base was expected to increase post demonetisation.According to statistics put out on Income Tax Department’s e-filing website, income tax e-filings in FY 2018-19 was 6.68 crore, down from 6.74 crore in the previous fiscal.E-filers in FY 2016-17 were 5.28 crore.Kotak Economic Research in an April 30 report said: “We are surprised with the decline in income tax e-filing in FY2019.” “If…

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India headed for slowdown; Modi govt left economy in ‘dire straits’: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

May 5, 2019 strong

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said India is headed for an economic slowdown and accused the Modi government of leaving the economy in dire straits due to its “lack of economic vision”.Citing the latest economic growth figures to suggest an impending slowdown, the senior Congress leader also said the Indian economy is “over-regulated” and the government controls and interferences are aplenty with even regulators having “morphed into controllers”. He also rued the “growing interference” of courts in the economic policies, and said the Congress would have handled the economy…

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SC denies report that two judges met Justice Bobde on inquiry into allegations against CJI

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The Supreme Court Sunday termed as “wholly incorrect” a media report that said that justices RF Nariman and DY Chandrachud met Justice SA Bobde, who is heading the in-house committee inquiring into sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.A statement issued by the office of the Supreme Court’s secretary general said it is “most unfortunate” that a leading newspaper chose to state that the two judges met Justice Bobde on Friday evening.The statement said the in-house committee, which is deliberating on the issue concerning the CJI, deliberates…

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Won’t mind if my anger gets best out of boys: Karthik

May 4, 2019 strong

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik is not known to lose his cool for on-field lapses but he doesn’t mind letting it rip occasionally if it can bring the best out of his players.During Friday’s must-win away match against Kings XI Punjab, Karthik lost his cool at the innings break as his bowlers and fielders didn’t execute his plans properly. When asked about his frayed temper, the KKR skipper admitted that he wasn’t happy with his bowlers and fielders. “It’s been a hard few days. I wasn’t too happy with…

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Rama X of Thailand

May 4, 2019 strong

King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Rama X of Thailand, was crowned Saturday in a dazzling show of pageantry, laced with Hindu and Buddhist ritual, vowing to reign “with righteousness” on behalf of the Thai people. Starting at the auspicious time of 10:09 am (0309 GMT), the public was granted a rare window into the cloistered halls of Thai power as the key rituals of the three-day coronation began.King Vajiralongkorn is the tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, which has reigned since 1782. He ascended the throne over two years ago following his…

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Social media messes with your head: Perrie Edwards

May 4, 2019 strong

Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards says even though social media platforms give celebrities an opportunity to connect with their fans, it can “mess up” with one’s mind. The 25-year-old singer, who has been vocal about her battle with anxiety, said she finds it hard to differentiate between real and fake posts on social media. “Social media can be so crap because on the one hand, it’s the best thing ever. We can go online every day, talk to our fans, be really close, have this connection with them… On the other hand,…

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Prabhu appeals to industry chambers to organise relief ops in Fani affected areas

May 4, 2019 strong

At USD 70 per ton of carbon dioxide, a carbon tax would be the most efficient means of cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to an International Monetary Fund report published Friday.But for the moment, carbon taxes remain unpopular, particularly in France, where plans to increase it to 55 euros (or USD 61.60) from 44.60 euros recently ignited the Yellow Vest protest movement.The French government was forced to suspend the plan in the face of popular revolt.The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015 by more than 200 countries, aims to cap overall…

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Farmers’ debt doubled in last five years: Chidambaram

May 4, 2019 strong

Not farmers’ income but their debt doubled in the last five years of the Modi government, former finance minister P Chidambaram alleged Saturday.The Congress leader also expressed confidence that his party and its alliance partners will maintain lead over the BJP at the end of the fifth phase of polling on Monday.”Farmers’ income will be doubled (if the Congress comes to power). In the last five years, farmers’ income has not doubled but their debt has doubled,” Chidambaram told reporters here.Jobs is the number one issue in the country and…

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SIMI ban: 2-day tribunal hearing concludes in Pune

May 4, 2019 strong

A tribunal headed by a Delhi High Court judge conducted a two-day hearing here to ascertain whether there was sufficient cause to extend the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) as an unlawful association. The tribunal, presided by Justice Mukta Gupta of the Delhi High Court, began its hearing on Friday in Pune and it concluded on Saturday.Founded in 1977, SIMI was banned in 2001. The tribunal, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, was constituted by a notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on…