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Triple talaq the ‘worst, undesirable form’ of dissolution of marriage among Muslims: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court on Friday said the practice of triple talaq was the “worst” and “not desirable” form of dissolution of marriages among Muslims, even though there were schools of thought which termed it as “legal”.

There are “school of thoughts (which) say that triple talaq+ is legal, but it is the worst and not desirable form for dissolution of marriages among Muslims,” a five-judge constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, said on the second day of continued hearing on the matter.

The observation came when former Union minister and senior advocate Salman Khurshid, who is assisting the court in his personal capacity, told the bench that it is not an issue where judicial scrutiny is required and moreover women have the right to say ‘no’ to triple talaq by stipulating a condition to this effect in ‘nikahnama’ (marriage contract).

The court asked Khurshid to prepare a list of Islamic and non-Islamic countries where triple talaq has been banned.

The bench was then informed that countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia do not allow triple talaq as a form to dissolve marriages.

Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani, appearing for one of the victims, was blunt in his arguments and assailed the practice of triple talaq various constitutional grounds including the Right to Equality.

“The right of triple talaq is available only to the husband and not to the wife and it breaches the Article 14 (Right to Equality) of the Constitution,” Jethmalani said.

(PTI)

Infosys to hire 10,000 Americans, set up 4 tech hubs in US

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New Delhi: IT firm Infosys will hire 10,000 Americans in the next two years and open four centres in the US in a bid to woo the Trump administration, which has been critical of outsourcing firms for unfairly taking jobs away from US workers.

The first of the four innovation centres for new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will open in August in Indiana, the home state of US Vice President Mike Pence. The centre is expected to create 2,000 jobs for American workers by 2021, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka said.

Infosys, which employs about 2,00,000 people globally, will expand its local hiring in the US as it battles visa curbs imposed by the Trump administration that has made sending engineers to the US costly. The move would also mean increase in labour costs for the company in the US. The location of the other three centres will be decided over the next few months. These hubs will not only train people on technology and innovation but also help in working closely with clients in key industries like financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail and energy. The North American market accounted for over 60 per cent of Infosys’ USD 10.2 billion revenue in the 2016-17 fiscal. Sikka, however, said these steps were not being taken just to mitigate the impact of stricter visa norms in the US.

He said over the last three years, there has been an increase in the use of new technologies like AI and virtual reality and even the traditional projects are becoming highly automated. “As work becomes more next-gen, you need a more healthier mix of global and local talent and so you need to re-think the traditional, what has historically been called ‘global delivery model’, and bring in a lot more talent locally,” he added. Over the past few weeks, there has been a growing sentiment of protectionism across various markets, including the US, that are seeking to safeguard jobs for locals and raising the bar for foreign workers.

The US had also accused Infosys and its larger rival, Tata Consultancy Services, of “unfairly” cornering the lion’s share of the H-1B work visas by putting extra tickets in the lottery system. Every year, the US grants 65,000 H-1B visas while another 20,000 are set aside for those with US advanced degrees. In IT firms’ defence, industry body Nasscom had said these two companies accounted for only 7,504 — 8.8 per cent — of the approved H-1B visas in 2014-15. At the end of March 2017, Infosys had over 2 lakh people on its payroll. Tech companies use work permits like H-1B visa (in the US) to send engineers to work on client sites.

The tightening of visa norms not only pushes up operational costs for these tech firms but also makes movement of skilled workforce difficult. These companies are now adjusting their business models to reduce their dependence on visas and hiring more locals overseas instead. Sikka, however, declined to comment on the investment and current mix of locals and global hires in the US. Infosys — which has over two lakh people on its payroll — has already hired over 2,000 people in the US in the last few years under Sikka.

The 10,000 people that will be hired will include experienced technology professionals and recent graduates from major universities, and local and community colleges. Infosys will also train them on key competencies such as user experience, cloud, artificial intelligence, big data and digital offerings, as well as core technology and computer science skills. Since 2015, Infosys has trained more than 134,000 students, over 2,500 teachers and almost 2,500 schools across America and provided classroom equipment, through Infosys Foundation USA.

(Agencies)

Symposium- Media And Muslims For how long will we be the punching bags?

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Belagavi: People of Belagavi from all walks of life stepped in to be a part of one-of-its-kind symposium on the “Media And Muslims”. The speakers, Moinuddin Ibn Nasrullah (student of Islam and socio-politics, Ahmedabad ) and Iftikhar Islam (Founder, GPRF, Belgaum) with their intense research presented on “Media And Muslims” with the help of various news reports and facts.

Iftikhar Islam

Moinuddin Ibn Nasrullah said that today Media across the globe including Indian Media has deployed Information War against Islam and Muslim. He explained in detail about Information Warfare and how it is fought to achieve self-designed agenda.

He also said that today Indian Media is not just spreading misinformation about Islam but also spreading Disinformation about Islam. And he gave various examples of it.

He warned people (by giving few examples of WhatsApp anonymous forwaded messages) about the lies being spread by the people who have hidden agenda to misguide people.
The recent attack on “ISIS” in Afghanistan with MOAB bomb, which costs 314,000,000 $ US. Moinuddin Ibn Nasrullah said if in above News the word “ISIS” is removed then whole world can turn against US. But US is managing the perception of the world by giving the excuse of “ISIS”. And this is being achieved with the help of Media. None in the Media is questioning US why they have spent 314,000,000 $ US for killing less than 100 “terrorists”? The purpose of this bombing was really killing of terrorist or it was testing of MOAB so that later on it can be used in Middle East? Moinuddin Ibn Nasrullah questioned.

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Today it is being lectured to the Indian Muslims by Media to come forward and start doing deradicalization of Muslim youngsters. But nobody is questioning about the radicalization of the Hindu youngsters. Nobody is asking Hindu society to come on the street against Gau-Rakshaks who are killing raping innocent Muslims in the name of Cow Protection. Why this double standard? Asked this 29 year old speaker from Ahmedabad
Iftikhar Islam(Founder of Global Peaceand Research Foundation, Belgavi) has presented a short presentation and said Islam means Peace, but today Islam is being linked with terrorism. And this is the power of Media.

He bashes out the right wing organizations of India who questions about the patriotism of Indian Muslims. And gave befitting replies to the Indian Media on Triple Talaq issue as well.

He said, “After freedom Muslims had a choice of going to Pakistan, but we chose India as our residence. We are Indian by choice and nobody have any right to question our patriotism and Indianness.”

Iftikhar Islam said, “People are worried about growing Muslim population. How can triple talaq is rampant when Muslim population is growing?” He argued.

He urged the Muslims to use the social media effectively and present the true news and events verified by themselves.

He also talked about education where Muslims should establish their Universities where Muslims students are allowed to offer Salah regularly and Muslim women are encouraged to wear hijab. He also said that Muslims should come up with their curriculum with Quran as a base and Arabic as a basic language.

He also urged Muslims to become educationist, media persons, IAS, IPS, etc.
The presentation struck a chord directly with the attendees during the Q&A session where the speakers answered the questions raised by the keen listeners.

The coordinator of the program Aijaz Ahmad (Administrator, GPRF) managed the program smoothly. In the end Adv Waqar Ahmed presented the vote of thanks.

Punjab stay alive after 7-run win over Mumbai

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Mumbai: Kings XI Punjab held their nerves to keep their chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs alive as the visitors edged past Mumbai Indians by seven runs in a league encounter at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday.

Requiring 16 off the final over, Mohit Sharma was clobbered for a six on the second ball before the Haryana medium pacer pulled things back to bowl three consecutive dots as Mumbai ended on 223/6 at the end. Earlier, it was stumper Wriddhiman Saha’s 55-ball unbeaten 93 that propelled the visitors to the highest total this season.

With the win, Kings XI retained their fifth spot in the IPL standings, with seven wins from 13 games and now need to win their final league clash against third-placed Rising Pune Supergiant on Sunday to make it to the top four.

Chasing a mammoth 231, Mumbai, who have already qualified for the play-offs, looked on course with the opening duo of Lendl Simmons (59 off 32 balls) and Parthiv Patel (38 off 23) putting on 99 runs before losing four wickets for 22 runs to fall apart.

A late surge by Hardik Pandya (30 from 13) and Keiron Pollard (50 not out off 24), including a 27-run 16th over from Matt Henry, failed to take the home side as Punjab tightened the noose towards the end.

Mumbai got off to a flier with Simmons and Patel clobbering the bowlers all over the park, to race to 52/0 in just five overs. Simmons was at his brutal best, welcoming Mohit Sharma with two sixes before taking left-arm spinner Axar Patel to the cleaners twice in the next over to bring up his half century off just 27 balls.

Parthiv, who till now was playing second fiddle to Simmons, punished Mohit for three consecutive boundaries before falling on the fourth ball of the over. The Gujarat southpaw skewed a short ball straight in the air for Manan Vohra to latch on to a comfortable catch running across from cover to mid-off.

Simmons, who survived a dropped chance on 44, when Mohit failed to latch on to a regulation catch, failed to carry on the good work and was undone by a one-handed stunning catch by Martin Guptill at the long-on boundary off Punjab skipper Glenn Maxwell. The West Indian struck five boundaries and four massive sixes.

Leg spinner Rahul Tewatia then jolted the hosts with the wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma (5) before Axar Patel struck with the wicket of Nitish Rana for a run-a-ball 12.

Struggling at 121/4, Mumbai’s hopes depended on the big-hitting duo of Keiron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, who added 55 runs for the fifth wicket and frustrated the Punjab bowlers with their power shots.

Hardik out-scored Pollard at one point, clobbering Tewatia for a six before milking Henry for two consecutive maximums before a sensational diving catch from Saha off Sandeep Sharma proved fatal for the all-rounder.

Leg-spinner Karn Sharma (19 off 6) used the long handle to good effect, adding 31 for the sixth wicket with Pollard as Mumbai crossed the 200-run mark before Mohit’s slower delivery saw the southpaw’s off-stump flying.

Earlier, Saha’s excellent effort laced with 11 boundaries and three sixes, helped the Kings to their third highest IPL total after being put in to bat.

Kings XI were off to a flying start with the new opening duo of Martin Guptill (36 from 18 balls) and Saha putting on 68 runs before being separated by Karn.

Saha, who was promoted to open the innings after South African Hashim Amla left to join his national side for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, complimented the New Zealand big hitter well as the Punjab side raced to 50 off just 24 balls.

Joined by captain Glenn Maxwell (47 off 21), the second wicket partnership flourished to 63 in no time as the Australian meted out special treatment to Karn and veteran offie Harbhajan Singh, clobbering the spinners for five sixes in consecutive overs.

Comfortably placed at 131/2, Aussie Shaun Marsh (25 off 16) got down to business immediately, clobbering Harbhajan and McClenaghan for two sixes to add 52 runs for the third wicket with Saha, who by now had reached his half century off 31 balls as Punjab raced to 183 in 17 overs.

Mumbai managed to pull back things for a while but could not stop the visitors cross the 200-run mark as the left-right combo of all-rounder Axar Patel (19 not out of 13) and Saha added an unbeaten 47 for the fourth wicket to power the side to the massive score.

(IANS)

Clashes in Srinagar after Friday prayers

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Srinagar: Clashes broke out between protesters and government forces in Nowhatta area of Srinagar city and in Shopian town in south Kashmir today, police said.

Groups of youth indulged in sloganeering and stone- pelting on government forces in Nowhatta soon after Friday congregational prayers ended at Jamia Masjid, a police official said.

He said forces used force including tear smoke shells in a bid to chase away the protesters.

The clashes were going on till last reports came in, he said, adding no one has been hurt in the incident so far.

Similar violent protests took place at Shopian district, prompting forces personnel to use force, the official said.

Clashes between protesters and forces triggered erupted in Sopore town of Baramulla district after congregational Friday prayers, triggering shutdown in the area.

Witnesses said that youth assembled near Markazi Jamia Masjid area of Sopore town and staged protest against the student detentions.

The protesters pelted stones on forces deployed in the main bazaar area who retaliated by lobbing teargas shells.

(Kashmir Reader)

Karnataka SSLC Results Out with Pass Percentage of 67.8%; 8% Drop from Last Year

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Bengaluru: Karnataka state recorded a pass percentage of 67.8% out of 7, 94, 940 students who appeared for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations conducted for 2016-17 academic year. This year the SSLC pass percentage witnessed a decline of 8% when compared to the last year.

Udupi district topped in the list whereas Bidar recorded worst pass percentage in the state continuing its weakest performance after second PU exam results announced yesterday.

Udupi district remained in the list of the districts with highest pass percentage of 89.72% followed by Dakshina Kannada (88.1%) and Chikkodi. Three students secured 625 marks out of 625 total marks whereas 23 students recorded 624 marks out of total 625 marks.

Karnataka State Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Tanvir Sait declared the result in a press conference held in Bengaluru on Friday. The candidates who appeared for the examinations can check their results on http://karresults.nic.in from 03.00 PM today, May 12.

(Agencies)

Chris Pratt Thinks That Jurassic World 2 Will Be Darker & Scarier

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Chris Pratt Thinks That Jurassic World 2 Will Be Darker & Scarier

Chris Pratt, who will reprise his role as Owen in Jurassic World 2, thinks that the movie will be a “little darker” and will continue to expand & carry the story forward in an unexpected way. During an interview with Screen Rant, the 37 – year – old star shared a few details about the upcoming movie’s plot.

Will Smith In Early Talks To Star In Disney’s Aladdin

Will Smith is in early talks to play the Genie in Disney’s live – action Aladdin movie. As Genie, the 48 – year – old star would follow in the footsteps of Robin Williams, whose performance in the original 1992 animated film helped propel it to a Box Office turnstiles success & critical acclaim.

Brad Pitt’s Children Visit Him For 1st Time Ever Since Angelina Jolie Split

Brad Pitt has reportedly spent some quality time with all six of his kids, who he shares with former wife Angelina Jolie, at his house in Los Feliz, California. The 53 – year -old actor has been in custody battle with Angina Jolie over their kids after the pair announced separation last Sept.

Sofia Vergara To Voice Flamenco Dancer In The Emoji Movie

Sofia Vergara will be voicing the “flamenco dancer” emoji in upcoming The Emoji Movie. Sofia Vergara shared an update about her new project on Instagram on recently. “Excited to be flamenco dancer in Emoji Movie,” Vergara captioned a photograph of herself posing beside the animated character.

Lily Collins Shares Thank You Letter From Michelle Obama

Lily Collins’ new book has a very special fan in former 1st Lady Michelle Obama. The actress – turned – author, 28, took to Instagram where she explained that after sending her book to Michelle on a whim, the former 1st Lady recently sent back a sweet thank you note. “Best way to start off my week! I can’t believe this letter I received from someone I deeply respect & admire. It’s absolutely epic. I’m in complete shock but just had to share!” Collins wrote, captioning a video of her reaction.

Meghan Markle To Attend Pippa Middleton’s Wedding With Prince Harry

Meghan Markle will reportedly attend Pippa Middelton & James Matthew’s wedding with boyfriend Prince Harry. The 32 – year – old royal will reportedly be taking his girlfriend to a portion of the couple’s wedding on 20th May, 2017 but will be flying solo for the ceremony at St. Mark’s church in Engelfield, England.

Daisy Ridley Still Getting Used To “Star Wars” fame

Daisy Ridley says that she is still trying to get used to the international fame she received after doing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The 25 – year – old actress, who essays the role of Rey in the franchise and is gearing up for the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi says that she still finds the whole attention weird.

Brad Pitt Appears Shockingly Slender In New Photos

Brad Pitt appeared extremely thin as he walked down the street here. Clad in white long – sleeved shirt & jeans, paired with brown shoes & sunglasses, the 53 – year -old actor was photographed, while taking a stroll through one of the streets in LA.

Bella Thorne Avers “I Want To Use Social Media To Spread Goodness.”

Bella Thorne says that she wants to use the social media to spread positivity. The 19 -year – old actress, who has a major fan following on the internet, feels that teenagers need to talk to each other about difficult phases they go through in life.

Jessica Chastain Always Makes Sure About The Fairness Of The Pay

Jesscia Chastain says that before accepting any role in the film she always makes sure to ask the producers & concerned people about how much her male counterpart is getting paid for the same movie. The Oscar -nominated actress spoke candidly about how she negotiates her contracts to make sure her wages are on par with her male co – star.

Ben Affleck is Dating Someone New

Actor – filmmaker Ben Affleck is moving on from his separation from actress Jennifer Garner, and is “dating someone else”. Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner have officially filed for divorce, almost 2 years after they announced their separation in 2015. There’s no animosity between Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner.

Shannen Doherty Wishes Sarah Michelle Gellar On Birthday

Shannen Doherty has wished her “beautiful friend” Sarah Michelle Gellar a happy birthday & thanked her for always sticking by her side. The Buffy – The Vampire Slayer star celebrated her 40th birthday recently and her good friend Shannen took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute to the blonde beauty.

Anne Hathaway Baffled By Hollywood Success

Anne Hathaway says that she still finds it hard to digest her Hollywood success & feels “baffled”. The Oscar – winning actress says that she feels lucky to have received roles like “Colossal” in her career. “The fact I’m, like, a Hollywood actress – I’m like, seriously? Me? OK, I really did not expect any of this. I’m constantly baffled.”

Prabhas Thanks Statement For His Fans

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Prabhas Thanks Statement For His Fans

Prabhas is “truly overwhelmed” and wants to give a “big hug” to Baahubali fans for showering him with love. Prabhas, who dedicated 5 years to the film franchise, posted a thank you note to his admirers on his Facebook page on Sun. He wrote: “To all my fans, a big hug to each one of you for all the love you all have showered on me. I have tried my best to go through a lot of the efforts you all have put to express your affection for me from different parts of India and even overseas. I am truly overwhelmed. The journey of Baahubali has been a long one but amongst the few things that I will take away from this, is all of you. Lot’s of love back to you all.” He even thanked the film’s director S. S. Rajamouli for “believing in me to carry off his huge vision to the masses, giving me a once – in – a – lifetime character of Baahubali and making the entire journey so special”. Meanwhile, filmmaker Karan Johar, the distributor of Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in Hindi, tweeted on Sun, “The biggest milestone has been reached by the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema! Rs 1,000 crore Baahubali.”

PK’s Tweets About The North – South Divide

Pawan Kalyan has been raking up the North -South divide in his tweets to attack Central BJP leadership. He further went ahead & pointed fault in the decision of AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu regarding the appointment of AK Singhal as EO of TTD. He raised the same North – South issue here too. In social media, varied reasons for Pawan’s fascination towards this North – South divide are being floated but 3 reasons are funny. Here are they…..1. He married his long – time lover & actress Renu Desai in 2009 but eventually divorced her due to incompatible issues. Many are wondering whether his anger against North India /Indians stems from his sour relationship with Renu Desai who happens to be a North Indian. 2. Pawan Kalyan thought of cracking the Hindi – belt with Sardaar Gabbar Singh. He gave exclusive interviews to Bollywood journalists before the release. His producers released the movie in massive manner in North India. But the movie bombed miserably in Hindi too. There were no takers for Katamarayudu in North India. Where as, Prabhas is now showing his strength in Hindi belt. Probably this could be another reason why he is frustrated with North Indians. 3. Before 2014 general elections, Pawan Kalyan was Narendra Modi’s favorite friend. He played key role in NDA’s win in Andhra Pradesh. But post – polls, Pawan’s relations with PM Modi went downwards. Pawan must have been disappointed with Modi’s ill treatment towards him and has started raising his anger against North Indians. This is one comment that is doing the rounds in social media.

Spyder To Be Postponed To Oct 2017?

Mahesh Babu & director AR Murugadoss’ SPYder will be released in Oct, 2017 and not in Aug, 2017. This would be the 2nd postponement of the movie. Earlier the makers pushed the action drama from 23rd Jun, 2017 to Jul, 2017. Recently, the movie’s PRO tweeted that 11th Aug, 2017 has been locked as the final release date. But industry is abuzz with the speculation that the makers are now looking for a right date in the month of Oct, 2017. Regular shoot would be wrapped up by this month end but director AR Murugadoss has shot action sequences with Blue mat to include visual effects at the time of post – production. So, the graphical team wants 3 months of time for better results. After Baahubali 2 became a mammoth hit, AR Murugadoss doesn’t want to go with normal range of visual effects. He believes that these action stunts would be the main highlight of the movie. Hence, the makers are thinking of pushing it to Oct, 2017. But final call will be taken soon regarding the release date. Right now, the producers are in confusion. SPYder is being made simultaneously in Telugu & Tamil languages with Mahesh Babu & Rakul Preet Singh as the lead pair. Budget of the movie is about Rs 100 Cr.

Lavanya Says No Issues With Smooch Scenes

Lavanya Tripathi doesn’t have any issues doing smooch scenes in films. Interacting with journalists, she clearly said that she is game for lip – to – lip smooch sequences provided they are shot aesthetically. “I love doing movies. I don’t have objections regarding smooch scenes. I will do anything that a character in the film demands. But they should not be filmed in a sleazy manner. That is the only reservation that I have regarding smooch scenes,” she averred. Lavanya will be seen next in Radha that is releasing soon. She has played Sharwanand’s lover in the movie. Lavanya says she has done a mass role in it. Her recent film Mister bombed miserably but she doesn’t have any regrets of doing that movie. She said that she liked the story. “Hits or flops are not in our hands. I did Mister because I liked the story that was narrated to me. Somehow, it didn’t hit it off with the audiences,” she reasoned. Lavanya has also started showing off skin in the movies. She also seems to be game for exposing.

Stop Bullying Urges Ileana D’cruz

Ileana D’Cruz has urged everyone to stop bullying & hating. Ileana recently took to Instagram, where she reposted a video which delves on bullying and name calling. “Stop bullying. Stop the hate. If you have nothing nice to say then say nothing. She’s beautiful… Bullying needs to stop,” Ileana captioned the image. On the work front, Ileana, who was last seen alongside National Award winning actor Akshay Kumar in Rustom, is busy shooting for Mubarakan. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor & Athiya Shetty. Directed by Anees Bazmee, Mubarakan is slated to hit the celluloid silver screens on 28th Jul, 2017. It has been shot in London and is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions & Cine1 Studios. Anil & Arjun both play Sikhs in Mubarakan, and this is the 1st time ever that the uncle – nephew pair is acting together on the big screen.

How Is Keshava New For Nikhil?

Young hero Nikhil is on a success row. He is really picking up a variety of characters. His last few flicks like Swamy Rara, Karthikeya, Surya Vs Surya & Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada were hits for some genuine storytelling & good protagonist characterizations. This time Nikhil donned a new action filled heroic role in an upcoming flick Keshava releasing on 19th May, 2017.
Director Sudheer Varma says, Keshava is a pure action revenge plot narrated on a new screenplay. Throughout the film, Nikhil sports an intense look seeking revenge against the goons for Injustice done to him & his family. Though script has entertaining comedy in parts but Nikhil will not be a part of such scenes unlike his past hits. Keshava is a bloodshed revenge action film with a raw look. Never in his career so far has Nikhil tried such intensity. Nikhil avers, “While my 1st 2 films, Swamy Rara & Dochay were crime comedies, Keshava is cent percent action in new shade.

Catherine Shows New Dubbing Talent!

Catherine Tresa been known for volcanic sex appeal and a few talented performances is clubbing a new talent to her skill set. She is playing an important female lead in Gopichand & Sampath Nandi’s Gautham Nanda in post production phase. Apparently, Catherine is dubbing on her own for her character in Gautham Nanda. Despite being not so familiar & fluent at Telugu language, she is speaking very much like a Telugu girl in the dubbing studio sweetly surprising the technical team. This is 1st time ever that the hot actress is dubbing on self for a Telugu film. Many who heard her voice are suggesting on continuing as dubbing artist for all her upcoming films in Telugu. Meanwhile, Gautham Nanda finished entire talkie part & balance left is a couple of songs.

Sai Dharam Tej Denies That He Is Marrying Niharika

Sai Dharam Tej was earlier linked with heroine Regina Cassandra. But he broke up with her. Recently, reports appeared in media that mega family has arranged a match to him with his uncle Nagababu’s daughter Niharika Konidela. Niharika is Sai Dharam Tej’s maradalu (maternal uncle’s daughter). Some media houses have reported that Sai Dharam Tej is going to tie the knots with Niharika who is also successful TV anchor & movie artiste. Niharika debuted as a female lead opposite Naga Shourya in Oka Manasu, which was a Box Office turnstiles dud. After that she has not appeared in any other movies though she continued doing TV shows & web series. On the other hand, Sai Dharam Tej issued a statement saying that she is like his sister and linking her with him is sacrilege.

Charan Teams Up With Raju Again

Ram Charan is currently busy with Sukumar’s film that is expected to release for Dussera. He is yet to decide about his next project. He was supposed to do Mani Ratnam’s film, but dropped it off after seeing the result of Cheliya. Meanwhile, ace producer Dil Raju is planning to make a big budget movie with Ram Charan in the lead role. Earlier Raju produced a hit film Evadu with Ram Charan. Now he is in talks with a star director for Ram Charan’s film. There was a buzz about Dil Raju planning to rope in Ram Charan for Vegesna Satish’s next film Sreenivasa Kalyanam. But Raju wants to make a high budget action entertainer with Charan and is looking for a young hero for Srinivasa Kalyanam. Looks like Charan will do his next for Dil Raju as he hasn’t committed to any other director or producer as of now. Next schedule of Charan’s film with Sukumar will commence in Hyderabad shortly.

Nara Rohith Is Hero & Villain

Nara Rohith’s new love story Kathalo Rajakumari teaser is just released. Director Mahesh Surapaneni roped in a large casting of Namitha Pramod, Naga Shourya, Nanditha in top leads while maestro Ilayaraja scored music. Kathalo Rajakumari is a new interweave of love story with revenge. Rohith’s voiceover briefly explains his character stuck in between lady love Namitha Pramod & revenge against the same lady. “I am the hero & I am the villain of my love story”, dialogues on Rohith are written in depth. While Rohith is looking handsome as a lover boy, his beard look as villain is interrupting. Naga Shourya & Nanditha are also revealed in the 57 seconds teaser filled with Ilayaraja’s soulful music. Produced on Aarohi Cinema, Aran Media works & Srihaas Entertainments jointly, Kathalo Rajakumari is tagged as love in its best form.

Dull Promotion For Sharwanand’s Movie

Sharwanand has got his biggest hit to date with Shatamanam Bhavati early this year. When a hero delivers a blockbuster, the producers of his next film try to cash in on it and publicise their movie aggressively. But the makers of Sharwanand’s Radha are following old methods and not indulging in any aggressive publicity. The theatrical trailer that was released recently got a good appreciation. But it has failed to attract half million views even after 2 days. Lack of promotion from the makers was the reason for such a low count of views. Sharwanand is said to be totally unhappy with the production team from long back. He even stopped the movie’s shoot sometime back due to differences with them. Then the producers were forced to postpone the film to May, 2017 from March, 2017.

Gopichand & Ravi Teja To Team Up For The 3rd Time

After delivering Telugu hits such as Don Seenu & Balupu, director Gopichand Malineni & actor Ravi Teja are teaming up for the 3rd time for a yet – untitled project in the language. Ravi Teja really liked Gopichand’s one – liner and has asked him to develop it into a script. The script work will take a few months & in the interim, Ravi will complete shooting for Touch Chesi Chudu & Raja The Great. The project will be as commercial & entertaining as their previous collaborations. Both Don Seenu & Balupu were known for their commercial factor & overall entertainment. Ravi Teja wants something on the same lines and wouldn’t mind if the new film even supersedes the previous ones. The yet – untitled film can be expected to roll from Aug, 2017.

NTR’s Dream Project Aims For Next Summer

It is a dream for Junior NTR to act under Trivikram Srinivas’ direction. He has been waiting for so long to work with Trivikram and it is finally happening with #NTR28. Young Tiger is currently busy with Jai Lava Kusa that will hit the celluloid silver screen in Sept, 2017. On the other hand, Trivikram is busy with #PSPK25 that is also aiming for Sept, 2017 release. Trivikram’s next with NTR will start rolling from Oct, 2017 as the script is completely ready. It will be bankrolled by S. Radha Krishna of Harika Hassine Creations. Trivikram is planning to wrap it up in 5 months & release it in Apr, 2018. The cast & the crew will be finalized soon. It is going to be a classy family entertainer in which NTR will be seen in an entirely new avatar. NTR hopes that this film would solidify his market across all the centers from overseas to rural Andhra Pradesh & Telangana regions.

Taapsee Pannu Avers That Dancing Has Been Her 1st Love

Taapsee Pannu is thrilled about grooving to the tunes of reprised version of some of the 1990’s Bollywood songs in her upcoming film Judwaa 2 as she considers dancing to be her 1st love. She is currently shooting here for Judwaa 2 with Varun Dhawan. “I think it’s been quite some time since I danced in a film. Last I remember doing it for one of my south films a couple of years back. Dancing has been my 1st love because I have been dancing since I was 6 years old and have taken professional training in Indian classical and a few western forms during my school & college days.” She adds, “When you have some great songs like the ones in Judwaa 2, it makes it an even more wonderful experience. Varun is a good dancer…..so, I am sure it will be a lot of fun to match steps with him.” Varun has stepped into superstar Salman Khan’s shoes to play a double role in the remake of the 1997 film Judwaa.

Ram Charan To Spend 125 Cr

This is the time of making visual spectacles with grandeur sets, international – standard visuals & effects. If a director takes up a period historical subject, he or she should not compromise on the budget. Ordinary historical dramas are passe after Baahubali 2 has raised the bar high for Indian movies. Even Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has decided to increase the budget of his period drama Padmavathi from Rs 160 crore to Rs 200 crore in order to match up to the high standards set by S. S. Rajamouli in production design. Taking inspiration from this, producer Ram Charan has decided to up the ante for his next production Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy that stars his father Chiranjeevi. Ram Charan along with his father watched S. S. Rajamouli’s epic drama at Prasad’s Imax (Large screen) on Tues night. After this, they have taken the decision to spend more money on sets & graphics of Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy. Only a lavish movie can survive at the Box -Office turnstiles now. The film is to be directed by Surender Reddy who until now has not made period dramas or historical movies. Ram Charan & Surender Reddy were planning to make the movie with a good budget of Rs 80 Cr but now Charan is willing to spend more than Rs 125 Cr on this to make it a spectacle.

Akhil On The Chiranjeevi Tryst

It’s a case of double role reversal. When Nagarjuna was the host of Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu, Ram Charan appeared as a guest. When Ram Charan’s father is the host of the same show, Nagarjuna’s son is a guest. Akhil is going to be on “MEK”. The episode has been shot. Sharing a moment from the shoot, the young Akkineni tweeted saying, “Can’t explain in words how much fun I had at #MEKwithMegastar he made me feel so comfortable. Thank you for the donation to blue cross!” It’s notable that Akhil is sympathetic to Blue Cross, an organization with which his mother, Amala, has been passionately associated for many years.

US-backed Syrian forces ‘fully capture’ Tabqa from ISIL

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Syrian Democratic Forces say they now control all of the key city and an adjacent dam east of ISIL stronghold of Raqqa.

After taking Tabqa, SDF forces are expected to advance towards Raqqa [File: Rodi Said/Reuters]

After taking Tabqa, SDF forces are expected to advance towards Raqqa [File: Rodi Said/Reuters]

by Al Jazeera

A US-backed alliance of Syrian Kurdish and Arab fighters has fully captured the city of Tabqa and a strategic dam nearby from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group (ISIL, also known as ISIS), according to the group and a monitor.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Wednesday it had taken full control of the contested city with the help of US-led coalition air raids after more than a month of heavy fighting.

“Our forces have seized control of both the dam and the city of Tabqa,” Jihan Sheikh, of the Ghadab al-Furat (dubbed Wrath of the Euphrates) told Al Jazeera.

Ghadab al-Furat is a Kurdish group fighting under the SDF. They launched a campaign in October 2016 to retake Raqqa, the de facto capital of the ISIL in northern Syria.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitor that relies on a network of contacts on the ground to track developments in Syria’s war, also confirmed the SDF’s takeover of the area.

The city and the adjacent Tabqa dam are key objectives in the US-led coalition’s push to retake ISIL’s self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa.

In March, fears about the major hydroelectric dam’s integrity after fighting had forced it out of service led to a brief pause in military operations amid warnings that a collapse would be “catastrophic”.

‘Significant development’

The recapture of Tabqa leaves no other major ISIL-held urban settlements on the eastern road to Raqqa.

Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford, reporting from Gaziantep along the Syria-Turkey border, called the capture a “significant development”, particularly following Washington’s recently-announced decision to arm the Kurdish fighters battling ISIL in Syria.

The US has said that the SDF, particularly its core component, the Kurdish Peoples’ Protection Units (YPG), are its most effective ground partner in the fight against ISIL in Syria.

US President Donald Trump on Monday authorised the direct shipment of arms to the YPG to facilitate the takeover of Raqqa, drawing intense opposition from Turkey.

Ankara says the YPG is an extension of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) separatists inside Turkey that have waged an armed campaign since 1984.

READ MORE: Turkey condemns US move to arm Syrian Kurdish fighters

The SDF assault on Tabqa began after US forces helped its fighters conduct an airborne and water crossing of the Euphrates in late March.

According to Pentagon estimates from last year, the SDF has more than 40,000 fighters.

ISIL captured Raqqa in January 2014, and took a nearby airbase from the Syrian government in August the same year.

It lost the strategic airbase, about 45km west of Raqqa, to the SDF last month.

The United Nations said in a recent press release that at least 39,000 newly-displaced people fled to the Jib Al-Shaair makeshift camp in Raqqa, where four out of five people are staying in the open air without appropriate shelter.

As the Syrian conflict enters its seventh year, nearly half-a-million people have been killed in the fighting and more than 12 million Syrians – half the country’s pre-war population – have been forced from their homes.

Iyer stars in Delhi’s 2-wicket win over Gujarat

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Shreyas-Iyer

Kanpur: Young Shreyas Iyer missed a magnificent century by four runs but that was enough for Delhi Daredevils to edge past Gujarat Lions by two wickets in an inconsequential Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Green Park Stadium here on Wednesday.

If Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson demolished the Gujarat Lions in their away encounter at the Ferozeshah Kotla in Delhi last Thursday, it was Iyer, who almost single-handedly tamed the Lions in their own den with a 57-ball 96, his highest IPL score.

Languishing at the bottom of the IPL standings and already out of contention for the play-offs, both the sides had nothing to lose in the contest. With the win, Delhi rose to sixth while Gujarat are at the penultimate spot in the eight-team table.

Chasing a mammoth 196, Delhi lost half their side for 105 runs before Iyer and Australian Pat Cummins’ cameo (24 of 13 balls) guided the visitors to the win.

Gujarat on the other hand, were electric on the field with skipper Suresh Raina and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, accounting for three brilliant run-outs of the in-form Pant (4), Marlon Samuels (1) and Corey Anderson (6).

Delhi failed to get the momentum with the run-outs having lost opener Samson, bowled by left-arm pacer Pradeep Sangwan after scoring a 7-ball 10 before losing Pant immediately off an excellent throw at the stumps from Raina.

Karun Nair (30) and Iyer then stabilised the innings with a 57-run third wicket stand before the strategic time-out once again did the trick for the home side, in the form of Nair’s dismissal.

Nair, after facing 15 balls and helping the ball to the boundary on five occasions and once over it, lofted a slower delivery from Australian James Faulkner only for Dwayne Smith to take a reverse-cupped catch at cover.

Jadeja then made his presence felt, effecting two quick run-outs, first of West Indian Samuels and then New Zealander Anderson to make things worse for the visitors.

Tottering at 105/5, medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni added to Delhi’s frustration with the wicket of Carlos Bratwaite (11), who got a top edge for the bowler to take a simple catch at cover.

It was after Iyer and Cummins came together to milk 29 runs off 10 balls when Delhi could smell the victory. Iyer first dispatched Sangwan for two consecutive boundaries and then meted out the same treatment to Kulkarni.

Cummins too joined the party, using the long handle to good effect as the Australian raised a valuable 61-run stand for the seventh wicket with Iyer to take the visitors within sniffing distance of a win.

Cummins, in his attempt to get to the target quickly, lofted Faulkner to long-on only for Smith to take a comfortable catch. The Australian’s 13-ball knock was laced with two boundaries and a massive six off the same bowler.

With 14 needed off seven deliveries, tailender Mohammed Shami (4 not out) managed to push one to the boundary to reduce the margin before Basil Thampi in his second delivery of the final over, got one in the blockhole to blow Iyer’s middle stump.

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra (8 not out) then whacked two consecutive fours to seal the deal in favour of Delhi.

Earlier, Australian Aaron Finch’s flashy 39-ball 69, laced with six fours and four sixes helped Gujarat Lions recover from the early jolts and post a mammoth 195/5.

Finch’s 92-run fourth wicket stand with wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik (40) helped the Lions recover after losing the early wickets of opener Smith (8), Raina (6) and Ishan Kishan (34).

Put in to bat, Gujarat found themselves reeling at 56/3 before Karthik and Finch began the recovery sensibly, taking the odd singles and helping the bad balls to the boundary as the run rate dropped a bit midway into the innings.

Delhi found it tough to break the partnership with both the right-handers stepping up the gas to race to 148/3 by the 16th over, before West Indian Brathwaite managed to pack the Tamil Nadu-born stumper, who had faced 28 balls by then and struck four fours and a six.

Thereafter, Finch, who by now had reached his 50 off 32 balls, struck a few blows to add 32 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (13 not out) before Shami’s full delivery blew the Australian’s middle stump.

Towards the end, Faulkner (14 not out) and Jadeja added 15 runs as the home side milked 61 runs off the final five overs.

Brief Scores: Gujarat Lions 195/5 (Aaron Finch 69, Dinesh Karthik 40, Ishan Kishan 34, Amit Mishra 1/27) lose to Delhi Daredevils 197/8 (Shreyas Iyer 96, Karun Nair 30, Pat Cummins 24, James Faulkner 2/39) by 2 wickets.

(IANS)

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