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Why India's world-beating growth is not enough to end its deep jobs drought

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The world’s fastest growing major economy isn’t growing nearly fast enough . That may seem like an absurd description for India, an economy the International Monetary Fund expects to expand 7.3 percent in the fiscal year through March 2019 and 7.5 percent in the next. Yet the reality is that even at its current pace, India is having trouble creating enough new jobs for its massive workforce or enough wealth to broaden its middle class. With its demographic tailwind and massive developmental needs, Asia’s third-biggest economy should be growing at double-digit rates. Holding India back are glacial economic reforms, a fragile banking sector, rigid labor laws and a spotty educational system that imparts limited skills to the 12 million young people who enter the job market each year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to address these challenges. He’s introduced a nationwide consumption tax, an insolvency code for companies and a program to boost domestic manufacturing und...

Apple iPhone XS images leak ahead of the launch; new gold colour confirmed

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Apple is hosting its annual iPhone reveal event on September 12, where it is expected to take the wraps off brand new iPhones and perhaps also give us more on its home speaker and audio range. However, ahead of the launch, images of the next-gen bezel-less iPhone have already emerged. Likely to be called the iPhone XS, it will be the successor to the current iPhone X , and feature a new gold colour, according to 9to5 Mac which revealed the images. Interestingly, Apple's event invite also features the same gold colour, thereby confirming that the iPhone will feature the new gold and black blend. ALSO READ: Apple to roll out three smartphones, including largest iPhone, on Sept 12 The images also reveal that the next-in-line iPhone will continue to feature the bezel-less display and have a larger sibling featuring a 6.5-inch display while the base version will be at 5.8-inch. Both the models are likely to be called iPhone XS with one featuring an OLED display.

Nokia 6.1 Plus to go on sale on Flipkart today: Price, launch offer & more

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The Nokia 6.1 Plus , a first notch-based budget offering from the stable of HMD Global, is going on sale today (August 30) for the first time in India. Priced at Rs 15,999, the Android One smartphone will be available exclusively on Flipkart and the sale would begin at 12 noon on the e-commerce platform and Nokia online store. The Nokia 6.1 Plus will be available in three colour options - gloss black, gloss white and gloss midnight blue. As for the launch offer, the company is offering Rs 1,800 instant cashback and 240GB of mobile data valid for 12 months to Airtel customers on Rs 199, Rs 249 and Rs 448 plans. Nokia 6.1 Plus review Compared to the predecessor, the Nokia 6.1, the Plus edition is although cheaper but offers better hardware, premium design, bigger screen estate and enhanced camera modules. In terms of design, the Nokia 6.1 Plus looks plush in its glossy outlook. It features a glass-metal-glass design in a compact form factor, which is easy to hold and operate. T...

Xiaomi to launch three Redmi 6-series smartphones on September 5: Know more

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi 6-series smartphone in India on September 5. The series includes entry-level Redmi 6A, budget-centric Redmi 6 and a premium budget offering the Redmi 6 Pro. Launched earlier this year in China, the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 sport 18:9 aspect ratio screen. However, the Redmi 6 Pro would be the company’s first budget smartphone with a notch-based screen. Here are key features and specifications of the Redmi 6-series: Xiaomi Redmi 6A This entry-level smartphone sports a 5.45-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) screen stretched in 18:9 aspect ratio. The dualSIM smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 system-on-chip (SoC), paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, expandable via microSD slot that supports card of up to 256GB capacity. For imaging, the phone features a 13-megapixel primary camera of f/2.2 aperture size on the back and a 5MP lens on the front for selfies. Powering the phone is a 3,000 mAh battery. The pho...

VP, politicians, celebrities pay last respects to Harikrishna

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Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, top politicians of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Telugu film personalities on Thursday paid their last respects to TDP founder NTR's son Nandamuri Harikrishna , who died in a road accident. Venkaiah Naidu placed a wreath on the body of Harikrishna, at his residence in Mehdipatnam area here. He consoled the family members including his actor sons Junior NTR and Kalyan Ram . Later talking to reporters, he recalled the services of the actor-politician in films and politics. Naidu described Harikrishna as an obedient son who gave strength to his father N. T. Rama Rao . The Vice-President said Harikrishna was an affable person and used to speak in a free and frank manner. He recalled that in the Rajya Sabha he insisted that he should be allowed to speak in Telugu and when the then deputy chairman said the rules don't permit it, Harikrishna intervened by offering to translate the speech in English. Harikrishna (61) died on...

Reliance JioPhone 2 sale today at 12 noon: Know price, how to buy and more

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Reliance Jio , a Mukesh Ambani -owned telecommunication service provider, is hosting sale of its JioPhone 2 today i.e. August 30. Successor of the JioPhone, the JioPhone 2 was announced at the Reliance Industries’ 41st Annual General Meeting, which was held in Mumbai on July 4. Reliance JioPhone 2: Price and sale details Priced at Rs 2,999, the JioPhone 2 is a 4G LTE-enabled feature phone that runs on KaiOS, which now supports popular social media and instant messaging apps. The phone will go on flash sale today at 12 noon on Jio online portal (jio.com). Flash sale is an inventory-based sale model in which the company put up a limited stock for sale. Such sales usually ends within first few seconds after they go live, depending on the volume of stock available in inventory. The model works on first come first serve basis. Reliance JioPhone 2: Features and specifications The JioPhone 2 sport a 2.4-inch screen horizontal screen, which makes it convenient for watching mult...

Asian Games 2018 LIVE Updates, Day 12: More gold for India in athletics?

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India won four medals on Day 11: two golds, one silver, and one bronze. Arpinder Singh and Swapna Barman won gold medals in Men's Triple Jump and Women's Heptathlon, respectively. Dutee Chand came second in Women's 200m and won a silver while Manika Batra and Achanta Sharath Kamal settled for bronze in the Table Tennis Mixed Doubles after being bested by the Chinese in the semi-finals. On day 12, India will have the chance to further bolster their medal tally. Once again, Athletics will be a prime opportunity for the Indians who have Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson in the Men's 1500m final while Lakshaman Govindan participates in Men's 5000m final. The Indian men also have their Hockey semifinal match vs Malaysia which they are expected to win. Represented by 804 athletes and officials, the Indian contingent will aim to better the showing at the previous Asiad in Incheon, South Korea, where they finished eighth with 11 gold, 10 silver and 36 bronze medals on A...

Blow to Indian IT professionals as US extends suspension of H-1B visas

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The US has extended the temporary suspension of premium processing for H1-B visas , popular among Indian IT professionals, as part of its efforts to clear the backlog. Premium processing is a feature that shortens the usual processing time of H-1B visa petitions from an average of six months to 15 calendar days for a fee of  $1,225 (Rs 86,181). It allowed some companies to jump the queue. The suspension, announced yesterday by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are expected to last until February 19 next year. The USCIS said it is extending the temporary suspension of premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions and, beginning September 11, will be expanding this temporary suspension to include certain additional H-1B petitions. Under the premium processing, the USCIS has to respond within 15 days to the H-1B visa petitions submitted to it. Read Complete Article

Reliance Infra completes Rs 188 billion Mumbai power biz sale to Adani

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Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) on Wednesday said it has completed the Rs 188 billion deal for sale of its Mumbai energy business to Adani Transmission, which will help it pare debt by two-thirds to Rs 75 billion. Company chairman Anil Ambani announced the culmination of the deal involving the sale of the integrated power business which was stuck in December last year. Ambani said the deal will help cut the company's overall debt to Rs 75 billion from the earlier Rs 220 billion and also added that it is planning to be a zero debt company by next year. The company had called a board meet today to approve the transfer of Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission, after receiving the regulatory approvals. In the past eight months, the deal has received go-aheads from fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI), shareholders of the company and Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for the sale. Readmore

Hard Hard: Watch Shahid-Shradhha's 'electrifying' moves

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Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor have set the temperature soaring with a new foot-tapping dance number from their upcoming movie, 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu'. Titled 'Hard Hard', the song witnesses the 'Haider' co-stars burning the dance floor with their quirky dance moves. Sung by Mika Singh, Sachet Tandon and Prakriti Kakar, the song has been composed by Sachet Parampara and the lyrics have been penned by Siddharth Garima Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' revolves around the problem of electricity issues in a small town of Uttarakhand. Shahid and Shraddha first take a light-hearted dig at the issue of frequent power cuts, but things turn serious when their friend, played by Divyendu Sharma, commits suicide after being harassed to pay a hefty amount as his electricity bill. Read More Filmy Updates

Despite imperfections, Poco F1 can beat OnePlus and Asus on their own turf

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Poco , a sub-brand of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi , seems to be redefining the mid-range flagship segment with the launch of the Poco F1. The smartphone offers top-of-the-line innards at a starting price of a budget mid-range device, challenging the dominance of OnePlus in its own game, and almost killing the budding new names in mid-range flagship segment, such as Asus. A smartphone is more than just the sum of its components. This is true of every smartphone, be it one from OnePlus or Samsung, Apple, Asus or Xiaomi. Like a camera, which is more than just the megapixels, a lot more than just a processor defines a smartphone. A powerful processor, coupled with an optimised operating system, proper RAM management, healthy battery, capable camera units with software-based image enhancements algorithms, etc, are a few things that complete a smartphone. Here is a look at the key players in the mid-range segment and how they stack up against one another

Intex Infie 33 review: Feature rich device for first time smartphone users

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Unlike most of the Chinese smartphone manufacturers, home-grown electronics manufacturer Intex targets the offline market, therefore has a healthy presence that caters to smartphone users in tier-II and tier-III cities. Expanding the line-up, the company launched the Infie 33 with modern features, such as 18:9 aspect ratio screen and face unlock, at Rs 5,049. The Infie 33 sports a 5.34-inch screen of FWVHA resolution stretched in 18:9 aspect ratio. It boots Android Nougat-based Intex user interface loaded with lots of bloatware. However, some of them are quite useful such as face unlock, privacy system and app freezer. The face unlock is not as fast and accurate as seen in other budget smartphones. However, considering the fact that the smartphone is an entry-level budget device, this feature adds to the phone’s overall utility. The privacy system allows the user to keep apps, images, files and other data in a password-protected space. The app freezer is a performance booste...

NTR's son Nandamuri Harikrishna dies in road accident

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Former Rajya Sabha MP Nandamuri Harikrishna , the son of N T Rama Rao and brother-in-law of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, died in a road accident in Telangana's Nalgonda district today, the police said. The 62-year-old was going to Kavali in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh to attend a wedding when his car rammed into the divider on the Nalgonda Highway and flipped on the other side, a police official said. "Harikrishna suffered severe head injury. Also we suspect internal bleeding. However, exact cause of the death is yet to be ascertained," Duty Medical Officer of Kamineni Hospitals at Narkatpally, Ameer Khan told PTI. However, the official said they are yet to get a clear picture as to what exactly happened. Harikrishna was an actor and had acted in several Telugu movies. His sons, Kalyanram and Taraka Rama Rao, popularly known as Junior NTR are also famous Telugu stars. Actor and politician N T Rama Rao served as chie...

Guru Randhawa most viewed Indian singer on YouTube

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T-Series artiste Guru Randhawa has surpassed three billion views across all official channels on YouTube, making him the most viewed Indian singer on the digital platform, says a statement from the label. He feels blessed. Guru is known for songs like "Suit suit", "High rated Gabru", "Lahore" and "Ban ja rani". "I am thankful to everybody for their love and support. I feel it is for the first time in Indian history that an independent artiste has acquired three billion views. I feel honoured and blessed for all the support from listeners worldwide who have supported my music," Guru said in a statement to IANS. T-Series Chairman and Managing Director Bhushan Kumar, who has been instrumental in successfully reviving the trend of singles, has played a pivotal part in the singer's success. He first signed up Guru in 2015 for the track "Patola". On his association with Guru, Bhushan Kumar said: "It is in...

Gold: Akshay's ninth film to enter Rs. 100 cr club

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Akshay Kumar 's 'Gold' has finally crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark on its 13th day to become the actor's ninth film to enter the coveted club. The film, which hit the theatres on Independence Day, has earned a whopping Rs. 100.45 crore. Film critic Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to make the announcement, writing, "#Gold crosses Rs. 100 cr mark on Day 13... [Week 2] Fri 1.85 cr, Sat 3.10 cr, Sun 4.75 cr, Mon 1.45 cr. Total: Rs. 100.45 cr. India biz... Akshay Kumar's ninth film in Rs. 100 cr Club." In the flick, the 'Padman' star plays the role of Tapan Das, a character which is based on the man who led India to win gold at the 1948 London Olympics. ' Gold ' marked the debut of TV sensation Mouni Roy on the big screen. The sports drama also boasts of an ensemble cast including Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Singh, and Sunny Kaushal, among others.

Facebook and Google chase a new trillion-dollar payments market in India

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Surendrasingh Sucharia always has a few thousand rupees in his pocket, but can’t recall the last time he used cash. The 29-year-old product manager in Bangalore uses a string of smartphone apps including ones from Google and India’s Paytm to pay for everything from $40 bags of groceries to street food that costs pennies. A bewildering array of digital payment businesses from global names like Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp to Google are in a slugfest to win Indian users. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is acquiring a stake in the company behind payments leader Paytm. Meanwhile, a string of other big-name players are also expanding in the country’s digital payments market including its banks, its postal service, and its richest man, Mukesh Ambani . India saw a brief spurt in digital payments two years ago when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government banned most of the nation’s existing bank notes, although the spike petered out as new bills were printed. But over the pa...

Tez rebranded as GooglePay, platform to receive major push this Diwali

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Global tech giant Google on Tuesday said that by Diwali it plans to expand the operations of its payments platform, and would add major retail chains restaurants and cab aggregators to the platform. The tech giant has also re-branded 'Tez' as 'Google Pay' as part of its efforts to take the digital payments app to more online and retail merchants across the country. “ Building for India has helped Google build for everyone all around the world... Our partnership with RailTel is an example where millions of people are accessing the Internet from hundreds of railway station in India. We have also taken Google Station to other countries like Indonesia, Nigeria, Thailand and Mexico," Google General Manager (Next Billion Users initiative and Payments) Caesar Sengupta said. Previously, Google h ad partnered with RailTel to offer Wi-Fi access across 400 railway stations in the country. "Earlier this year, we partnered with APSFNL. We expect to sta...

'Manikarnika...' script tweaked because of Sonu's new look

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Actor Sonu Sood says the makers of " Manikarnika : The Queen of Jhansi" have tweaked the script of the historical biopic because of his new look for the film "Simmba". Sonu will be seen playing a grey character in Rohit Shetty's "Simmba", and has grown a beard as part of his look. But the actor sports a clean shaven look in "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi". According to a source, Sonu has to shoot few scenes of "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi". The makers of the film have come out with a way to adjust his new look in the narrative. "I have to sport a beard for 'Simmba' and also simultaneously shoot for the patch work left for 'Manikarnika...'," Sonu said in a statement to IANS. "To avoid any continuity problem, the makers of 'Manikarnika...' decided to tweak the script," he added. Directed by Krish, "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" tells story of Rani Laxmiba...

Realme 2 India launch today: Watch livestream, know expected price, specs

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Realme , a sub-brand of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is launching the second iteration of its value-for-money smartphone in India today ( August 28 ). Named the Realme 2, the smartphone would have a gradient design, similar to the first-generation device. However, compared to the predecessor, the upcoming smartphone will feature a new format screen, better internals and an improved camera module, according to a device listing page on the e-commerce platform Flipkart. The Realme 2 would sport a 6.2-inch HD+ resolution screen with a notch, accommodating a front camera, earpiece and sensors. On the back, the phone would get a dual camera module placed horizontally on top left centre, along with an LED flash. The back would also feature a fingerprint sensor, which was missing in the predecessor. However, like the predecessor, the Realme 2 would feature a diamond-shaped gradient design on the back and on the frame. In terms of specifications, the Realme 2 would be powe...

New iPhone to stick with iPhone X design, have new colours, bigger screens

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Apple Inc is not only doubling down on the iPhone X , it's tripling down. The world's most valuable company plans to launch three new phones soon that keep the edge-to-edge screen design of last year's flagship, according to people familiar with the matter. The devices will boast a wider range of prices, features and sizes to increase their appeal, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing unannounced products. However, none of the three iPhones will be wholly new designs like the iPhone X was last year or the iPhone 6 in 2014, with some inside Apple labelling the launch as an "S year", a designation the company has given to new handsets that retain the previous design but add new internal features. The company is planning more significant changes for next year, they added. The iPhone X wasn't as big a hit as some Wall Street analysts hoped for before it was released last November. However, it still sold strongly and helped Appl...

Nokia 6.1 Plus review: Sleek design, smooth performance at affordable price

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HMD Global, a Finnish mobile phone manufacturer behind Nokia-branded phones, on August 21 launched the Nokia 6.1 Plus edition in India. The Android One smartphone is the first Nokia offering to feature notch screen, along with dual camera module on the back and premium glass design. Priced at Rs 15,999, this edition is cheaper than its predecessor, the Nokia 6.1. In comparison to the predecessor, it also offers better hardware, premium design, bigger screen estate and enhanced camera modules. Nokia 6.1 Plus design Design wise, the Nokia 6.1 Plus looks plush in its glossy outlook. It features a glass-metal-glass design in a compact form factor, which is easy to hold and operate. The phone is light in weight, which makes it easy to use and carry around in hand or pocket. It is among a few smartphones to have a perfect body size, which is neither big nor small. Granular detailing in design such as silver accent lining around keys and fingerprint sensor also accentuates its overa...

Justin Bieber goes floral

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Singer Justin Bieber donned a floral shirt and bandanna as he clicked selfies with fans during a solo outing without fiancee Hailey Baldwin. Bieber was enjoying a solo outing around Beverly Hills on Saturday, during which he found himself mobbed by excited female fans. The "Baby" hitmaker sported an 80s inspired look as he continued to experiment with his fashion sense, reports dailymail.co.uk. He donned a floral print shirt and grey workout shorts, adding some colourful accessories to his look. He pulled his blonde hair back with an orange bandanna and gave his look a quirky twist thanks to a pair of neon green socks. The singer proved popular with passers-by and was happy to stop and chat with his admirers. He posed for a number of selfies with his female fans. Readmore

'Diva' Kareena Kapoor Khan dazzles the ramp on LFW grand finale

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The grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 couldn't get any grander as Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan unleashed her inner diva for ace designer Monisha Jaising's latest collection "Shades Of A Diva". Kareena, who is the brand ambassador of cosmetic brand Lakme Absolute, dazzled the ramp in a holographic coloured off shoulder gown for Jaising's line, which saw a gamut of fabulous ensembles ranging from thigh high slit gowns, short dresses, cocktail dresses, sarees and jumpsuits. The grand finale started with a bewitching performance by the famous Canada-based live entertainment company Cirque du Soliel, who gave fashion lovers a sneak-peak of their show "Bazzar" on the runway on Sunday evening adding even more grandeur to the show. The performance saw dancers, acro-duo, skater-duo, hula-hoop specialist and cube manipulators, who set the stage for a power-packed finale with sequences from their show. Jamie Lavoie, ...

Priyanka, Nick step out for brunch date in LA

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Actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas stepped out for a brunch date here the first time after a trip to Mumbai, India, where they celebrated their engagement. The couple enjoyed a brunch date at noted celebrity hangout Nobu in Malibu on Sunday. The "Quantico" star wore high-waist jeans with a black shirt tucked in while her fiance wore a blue shirt and brown pants, reports eonline.com. Priyanka and Nick, along with their families and close friends, had gathered in Mumbai for pre-wedding festivities, including a traditional 'roka' ceremony, on August 18. Nick left for the US with his family a day later, while Priyanka went back to shooting her new Hindi film " The Sky Is Pink ". Just last week, the former Jonas Brothers member released a song with Robin Schulz called "Right Now" and may or may not have some hidden messages to his bride-to-be. "And I swear, the next time that I hold you/ I won't let you go nowhere/ You...

RCom completes sale of fibre assets to Reliance Jio for Rs 30 billion

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Reliance Communications on Monday said it has completed sale of its fibre assets and related infrastructure assets, worth Rs 30 billion, to Mukesh Ambani -backed Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIO). "With successful completion of the fibre monetisation transaction, 1,78,000 kilometers fibre stand transferred to RJIO," Reliance Communications said in a BSE filing. Last week, Reliance Communications had completed the planned sale of its media convergence nodes (MCNs) and related infrastructure assets, worth Rs 20 billion, Reliance Jio Infocomm. Earlier this month, Reliance Communications had reinstated bank guarantees worth Rs 7.74 billion with the telecom department ahead of the timeline set by the telecom tribunal, and had said that its Rs 250 billion asset sale plans were "on track". Last year, Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Communications signed a pact with Reliance Jio for sale of wireless spectrum, tower, fibre and MCN assets - the proceeds of which were to b...

Reliance Communications gets relief from bondholders as deadline looms

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Reliance Communications Ltd., the embattled Indian phone company headed by billionaire Anil Ambani , clinched the approval of its overseas bondholders to ease the carrier’s debt burden, putting the company a step closer to averting bankruptcy. The Indian phone operator, which defaulted last year on a $300-million bond, got 83 percent of bondholders to approve the plan, the company said in an exchange filing. ALSO READ: RCom completes sale of some assets to Reliance Jio for Rs 20 billion The vote was crucial for Ambani because settling the matter was a precondition for RCom to reorganise its larger local debt. The company has been working against the clock to reach agreements with all its creditors by Aug. 27 or face insolvency proceedings. RCom is also in the midst of completing its sale of airwaves, towers and fiber to a rival controlled by Ambani’s older brother, who’s India’s richest man. The brothers wrapped up a smaller deal involving transmission nodes, worth 20 billio...

Priyanka celebrates father's b'day with mom Madhu

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'Daddy's lil girl' Priyanka Chopra celebrated her late father Dr Ashok Chopra's birthday by stepping out for a dinner outing with mom Madhu Chopra. The 36-year-old took to social media to share a picture, clicked by 'Dhadak' star Janhvi Kapoor, in which the mother-daughter duo can be seen cutting a piece of cake. Earlier in the day, the 'Quantico' star shared a short video clip with photographs of her father on social media and captioned the post: "Dad. You are so missed. Happy birthday. Always and forever." On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in Hollywood movies 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' and 'Isn't it Romantic'; while in Bollywood, she will play a major role in Shonali Bose's 'The Sky is Pink'. The 'Mary Kom' actor recently made headlines for her engagement with American singer Nick Jonas. Read Complete Article

Zero teaser: Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan treat fans to Eid feast;5 fun facts

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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have over the last few years put their personal grudges aside and awed their fans by coming together at iftaar parties during the holy month of ramzaan. This Eid, they have prepared a better feast for their fans. On Thursday, SRK greeted the world good morning with a teaser of his film Zero. Zero has been directed by Anand L Rai of Tanu Weds Manu fame. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The plot follows Khan as dwarf, who falls in love with a superstar played by Kaif. Sharma portrays the character of a girl with intellectual disability. Here are 5 interesting points about the Zero movie teaser: 1. The opening shot has Shah Rukh walking into a boisterous audience and a voiceover that recites the famous verse by bollywood lyricist of yesteryear Majrooh Sultanpuri : Main akela hi chala tha janib-e-manzil magar Log saath aate gaye aur karwaan banta gaya This sher is a perfect depiction of SRK's career. He didn't h...

In pics: Tamil Nadu's Anukreethy Vas wins Femina Miss India crown for 2018

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The 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 winner is Anukreethy Vas from Tamil Nadu , while first runner-up is Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and second Shreya Rao from Andhra Pradesh. Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar crowned her successor Anukreethy at the star-stu dded grand finale on Tuesday night in Mumbai at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium. Nineteen-year-old Anukreethy is a student of Chennai's Loyola College, pursuing BA in French to become an interpreter. Raised by a single mother, the just-crowned Miss India World 2018 wishes to become a supermodel as she loves facing the camera.Participants proved their aptitude by facing some of the tricky questions from the judges' panel which was studded with some of the iconic personalities like actor Bobby Deol, Kunal Kapoor, Malaika Arora, fashion designer Gaurav Gupta and cricketer Irfan Pathan, along with Manushi . Manushi holds the crown of Miss World 2017 that she won last year after Priyanka Chopra...