Opinion, Reporters diary, 12th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 12 Mar 2018

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The country's largest border guarding force regularly conducts a confidential exercise of identifying officials with suspicious credentials or for indulging in corrupt practices but some new parameters have recently been added for creating the inglorious list of shady personnel for 2017. (Representational Image | PTI)

BSF officers with ‘lavish’ lifestyle, membership of costly clubs to be under scanner

A section of officials termed these criteria as 'ridiculous'.

12 Mar 2018 9:52 AM

In September 2015, the carrier decided to take delivery of the remaining three planes as per the 2006 purchase agreement. (Photo: File)

Air India completes Boeing deal, takes delivery of 23rd Boeing 777

Of these 50 planes were for Air India and remaining 18 (B737s) for its international budget arm Air India Express.

12 Mar 2018 9:47 AM

The plane was owned by the private holding company of Turkish businessman Huseyin Basaran, and carried eight passengers and 3 crew members. (Photo: Twitter/@drkerem)

Turkish socialite, friends among 11 killed as plane crashes in Iran

The private plane bringing the Turkish socialite, her friends home from a bachelorette party in Dubai crashed into Iranian mountainside.

12 Mar 2018 9:43 AM

(Right) Screengrab of Papon kissing a minor contestant in a video he shared on Facebook live.

Papon kissing row: NCPCR to revise guidelines for child TV artistes

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will relook its guidelines after the controversy.

12 Mar 2018 9:41 AM

Dollar's weakness against a basket of currencies despite strong US jobs report data and early gains in domestic equity markets supported the rupee.

Rupee rises 23 paise against dollar in opening trade

Rupee is trading at 64.94 against dollar at forex market on fresh selling of greenback by exporters and banks.

12 Mar 2018 9:40 AM

The fire broke out in Tamil Nadu's Theni district while a Chennai-based trekking club, which had 25 women and 3 children, had organised the expedition from Kurangani to Bodi in the Western Ghats. (Photo: ANI)

10 trekkers killed in Tamil Nadu forest fire, IAF conducts rescue ops

39 trekkers were trapped in Sunday’s raging forest fire deep in Kurangani hills reserve near Theni in Tamil Nadu.

12 Mar 2018 9:04 AM

Three militants belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit were killed in a firefight with the security forces in southern Anantnag district overnight. (Photo: Facebook)

3 ISIS militants killed in J&K's Anantnag, schools, colleges shut in Srinagar

Police identified 2 slain militants as Eisa Fazili of Srinagar and Syed Owais of Kokernag (Anantnag).

12 Mar 2018 8:37 AM

If a woman is working during night shifts, then she must ensure, whether cab facility is available or not. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tips for women who are joining a new job

From outfits to company policy or transportation, expert reveals certain tips for women, to consider before joining a new job.

12 Mar 2018 8:36 AM

The Kolkata Police on Friday booked Mohammed Shami and four others under various non-bailable and bailable sections after Hasin Jahan lodged a complaint of domestic violence and infidelity against the cricketer. (Photo: Twitter)

Tried to reason out with Shami to save family before filing FIR: Hasin Jahan

Jahan's comments came in response to Shami's appeal to her to 'patch-up for the sake of their children and family.'

12 Mar 2018 8:25 AM

The shortage of short-chain fatty acids leads to the type 2 diabetes and other diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says High-Fiber diet may help gut bacteria fight type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes develops when pancreas makes little insulin or when the body doesn't use insulin well.

12 Mar 2018 8:23 AM

Women in the millennial are facing a number of issues owing to tight professional schedule. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are startups catering exclusively to women's health

A number of startups have now emerged that are catering exclusively to women.

12 Mar 2018 8:16 AM

It’s the first time a cholesterol-lowering drug has reduced deaths since statins such as Lipitor and Crestor came out decades ago.

Study: Cholesterol drug lowers risk of death, heart attack

A newer cholesterol drug might persuade insurers to cover the pricey treatment more often.

12 Mar 2018 8:01 AM

Beyond Hindi shows and Bollywood movies, Prime Video has also been broadening its film catalogue in southern Indian languages such as Tamil and Telugu, Asia-Pacific content head James Farrell said.

Amazon video service looking to expand Indian regional content

Amazon’s bet on Hindi shows and a library of films in five local languages has paid off.

12 Mar 2018 7:51 AM

George Harrison in a selfie with the Taj Mahal

The Beatles: Revisited

Writer Ajoy Bose documents the chronicles of The Beatles in India in his upcoming book. He shares this and some more in an upcoming talk in the city.

12 Mar 2018 6:48 AM

The bamboo aficionado wants to develop more designs and promote the wonderful material that it is.

Crafting bamboo

Venturing into the crafts sector was not easy but Designer Sandeep Sangaru’s love for bamboo kept him going.

12 Mar 2018 6:36 AM

Proposed driving test tracks to be relocated

‘Lack of land availability, resistance by locals’

12 Mar 2018 6:31 AM

Gujarat’s Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel (Photo: PTI/File)

Hardik Patel pleads for tribal tag for Kudumis

The firebrand leader took to Twitter to inform his followers about the “success” of the rally.

12 Mar 2018 6:06 AM

RSS general secretary Bhaiyya Joshi also said that years of experience suggests that it would not be easy to arrive at a consensus. (Photo: PTI)

Nothing but temple can be built in Ayodhya: RSS

The RSS leader however, said if Sri Sri succeeds in his task, the Sangh would welcome it.

12 Mar 2018 6:01 AM

Russian interference in US polls more than alarming: Hillary Clinton

Hillary said it was shameful that the US was the only country which was now not in the Paris agreement on climate change.

12 Mar 2018 5:52 AM

Indian Air Force has been instructed to help in rescue operations and evacuation. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

15 trekkers rescued from forest fire in Tamil Nadu

With little or no communication facilities in the remote woods, due to lack of mobile phone towers, information was hard to get.

12 Mar 2018 5:45 AM

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