Mumbai: National Award-winning film editor and writer Apurva Asrani on Monday tweeted how he had battled a form of facial paralysis called Bell's Palsy following a stressful fight with a leading Bollywood actress a while back. "I spent almost 40 years of my life anxiously trying to make my career, my relationships & my health work. But the more I tried, the more I was exhausted. Navigating the big city, navigating traffic, I was always hurrying, because no matter how much I tried, I was always late," Apurva wrote. I spent almost 40 years of my life anxiously trying to make my career, my relationships & my health work. But the more I tried, the more I was exhausted. Navigating the big city, navigating traffic, I was always hurrying, because no matter how much I tried, I was always late. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/gV8pSPhb8v — Apurva (@Apurvasrani) December 14, 2020 "Then at the cusp of turning 40, after a stressful fight with a leading actress, I was struck with ... » Learn More about Apurva Asrani recalls battling Bell’s Palsy after ‘stressful fight with leading actress’
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Centre, states should talk on reducing fuel prices: Nirmala Sitharaman
Ahmedabad: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said there should be less burden on consumers and both the Centre and states should talk with each other over reducing taxes on diesel and petrol whose prices have risen sharply in recent times. Asked if the Centre is mulling to reduce cess or other taxes on fuel to give some respite to consumers from high prices of diesel and petrol, she said the question has put her in "dharm-sankat" (dilemma). "No hiding of the fact that the Centre gets revenue from it. Same is the case with states. I agree that there should be less burden on the consumers. "For that, both the Centre and states should talk with each other (for reducing central as well as state taxes on fuel)," she said during an interaction with the students of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA). Earlier in the day, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said there is a need for coordinated action between the centre ... » Learn More about Centre, states should talk on reducing fuel prices: Nirmala Sitharaman
Centre should suspend farm laws for three years to stop farmers’ protests: Baba Ramdev
New Delhi: Yog Guru Baba Ramdev has made an appeal to the government to resolve the situation of the farmers’ protests by suspending the farm laws for a duration of three years. He said he only wishes for peace between the farmers and the Centre. Baba Ramdev was attending the wedding of a businessman in Samalkha, Haryana, when he decided to talk about the ongoing farmers’ protests. He said that he does not intend to be a spokesperson for the government or a contract farmer, but he wants to see improvement in this case. Ramdev has appealed to the central government that the new farm laws should be postponed for three years and the farmers should sit with the government and discuss the policies of interest of the farmers and the country. He pointed out that neither the government is ready to settle nor the farmers, but this deadlock must end. “There is a middle ground in every problem,” he said. Ramdev also said that the government had already spoken about not ... » Learn More about Centre should suspend farm laws for three years to stop farmers’ protests: Baba Ramdev
Coronavirus | Select a COVID-19 vaccination centre, book appointment
The Union Health Ministry on Friday announced options for advance self registration, on-site registration and facilitated cohort registration for potential beneficiaries of the second round of COVID vaccinations, starting on March 1. The second round of vaccination will cover those over 60 years of age and 45+ with comorbidities. Choice of centres Giving details of the simplified process of registration through three routes, the Ministry said the beneficiaries will be able to self register in advance by downloading the Co-Win 2.0 portal and through other IT applications including Arogya Setu. This will show the government and private hospitals serving as COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) with date and time of the available schedules. The beneficiary would be able to choose the CVC of his/her choice and book an appointment for vaccination. On-site registration will allow those who cannot self register in advance to walk into the identified CVCs and get themselves ... » Learn More about Coronavirus | Select a COVID-19 vaccination centre, book appointment
SC notice to centre on appeal against UltraTech Cement’s limestone mining project
Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on an appeal challenging a National Green Tribunal order that dismissed a plea against grant of environmental clearance (EC) for a limestone mining project of UltraTech Cement in Bhavnagar district in Gujarat . A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah issued notices to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, UltraTech Cement, Uncha Kotda Gram Panchayat and others. "Issue notice. Counter affidavit be filed within a period of four weeks. Rejoinder affidavit, if any, be filed within a period of four weeks thereafter. List the Civil Appeal after eight weeks," the bench said. The NGT had on September 24, 2020 dismissed the plea filed by the petitioners noting that the project proponent has explained with reference to the documents that the public notice was duly issued through the concerned statutory authorities and the Panchayats in the area supported the project. As ... » Learn More about SC notice to centre on appeal against UltraTech Cement’s limestone mining project
Coronavirus vaccine price at private facilities capped at Rs 250 per dose
New Delhi: The price of the coronavirus vaccine at private facilities in the country has been capped at Rs 250 per dose which includes Rs 100 as service charge, according to central government sources. From March 1, India is going to start the vaccination of people above 60 years and individuals above 45 years of age having comorbidities against coronavirus. "The cost of the COVID-19 vaccine has been kept Rs 250 per dose, includes Rs 150 is a vaccine charge plus Rs 100 as a service charge," a government source confirmed ANI. Untitled Carousel Dharavi reports eight new coronavirus cases; Dadar, Mahim see double-digit spikes Dharavi, which has been witnessing a rise in the daily case count once again, reported eight new cases of coronavirus on Saturday. On Friday, the Union Health Ministry said that covid19 vaccination will be free of charge at the government vaccination centres . The beneficiary will have to show a photo ID document for proof of age ... » Learn More about Coronavirus vaccine price at private facilities capped at Rs 250 per dose
75 coal mines to go under the hammer in second round of auction
In order to keep the interest of new and small players intact, the coal ministry is offering only small- and medium-sized coal mines in the second round. As many as 75 mines will go under the hammer in the second round of auction of commercial coal mines. Thirty-eight mines were on offer in the first round, of which 19 were sold. Out of the 75 mines, 70 are coking mines, used in the thermal power generation sector and five are non-coking mines for steel and metals sector. There are 40 mines that have already been explored with the remaining being partially explored. Chhattisgarh accounts for the highest number of mines, followed by Jharkhand and Odisha. In the first round, Madhya Pradesh had the highest number of mines. Last year, the Centre allowed private firms to commercially mine and sell coal– 47 years after coal mining was nationalised in India. The government amended the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, in May to open up the coal ... » Learn More about 75 coal mines to go under the hammer in second round of auction
Western Sydney Aerotropolis land values are soaring, but not everyone is able to cash in
Email ABC Western Sydney By data journalist Catherine Hanrahan Updated February 28, 2021 05:55:57 Photo: Pete Srzich and Silvana Di-iorio both own properties near the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. (ABC News) Map: Badgerys Creek 2555 Land values around Australia's new international airport have taken off — but it's corporations, not residents, cashing in. A few strands of wire is all that separates Peter Srzich from millions of dollars. His 2 hectare property has a house, some sheds and a few pigs and goats. It is directly opposite the $5.3 billion Western Sydney airport, due to open at Badgerys Creek in 2026. Next door is the Leppington Pastoral Company — one of Australia's largest dairy farms, situated on a 519ha property owned by brothers Ron and Tony Perich. Photo: A satellite image of Badgerys Creek and its surrounds. That simple wire fence divides two worlds. The Leppington Pastoral Company will be redeveloped as ... » Learn More about Western Sydney Aerotropolis land values are soaring, but not everyone is able to cash in
Corona vaccine price fixed at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now India - 11,079,979 | World - 113,976,268 View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Corona Vaccine Second phase of vaccination drive: Gujarat allows paid shots #Corona Vaccine Coronavirus cases: India reports 16,488 new COVID-19 cases, 113 deaths in past 24 hours #Corona Vaccine We are together in this: PM Modi tells WHO chief #Corona Vaccine Welcome move, but India has not beaten us in vaccine diplomacy: China #Corona Vaccine 8-phase polls in WB: 3 ex-CECs say EC's decision must have been based on law and order situation assessment #Corona Vaccine Bharat Biotech signs pact to supply 20 mn doses of Covaxin to Brazil Just In 4 min ago Centre committed to strengthen connectivity, bring development in north-east region: Harsh Vardhan 29 min ago Rajasthan: Gehlot, Pilot put up united ... » Learn More about Corona vaccine price fixed at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals
After LoC ceasefire agreement, onus on India for progress: Imran Khan
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now Corona vaccine price fixed at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Imran Khan India-Pak can resolve problems through dialogue: Imran Khan #Imran Khan India allows use of its air space for Imran Khan’s aircraft for travel to Sri Lanka #Imran Khan To avoid confrontation with India, Sri Lanka drops Imran Khan’s speech in Parliament #Imran Khan Imran Khan's PTI extends support to Disha Ravi, joins Opposition to slam Modi goverment #Imran Khan Pak PM congratulates Biden, expresses desire to work with him #Imran Khan Opposition alliance against Pakistan govt 'died its own death': Imran Khan Just In 5 min ago Co-WIN app: Here's how to download COVID-19 vaccination certificate 32 min ago Centre committed to strengthen connectivity, bring development ... » Learn More about After LoC ceasefire agreement, onus on India for progress: Imran Khan