ishabh Pant scored his maiden hundred in Australia and his second in Test cricket on Friday in the fourth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). With the three-figure mark, Pant is now the only Indian wicketkeeper to have scored a century in Australia and he did it in style. Pant, who is touring Australia for the first time with the senior squad, scored a boundary off Marnus Labuschagne to reached the hundred in in 137 deliveries. Before Pant's century, Farokh Engineer had the highest scorer of 89 for an Indian wicketkeeper in Australia, which he scored in Adelaide in 1967. With the hundred, Pant is now also the second highest scorer in the ongoing series in Australia. He overtook Virat Kohli's 282 runs and trails Cheteshwar Pujara now, who leads with 521 runs. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 in Sydney: Live Cricket Score Out of the top 10 scorers in the series so far, Pant has the second-best average and the best strike rate. A moment to remember for Rishabh Pant!#AUSvIND | @Domaincomau pic.twitter.com/J8uK3gQPJh cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2019 Pant is also only the second visiting wicketkeeper to register hundreds in both England and Australia. Jeffery Dujon was the first when he scored centuries in Manchester and Perth in 1984. Pant is also the first wicketkeeper from Asia to score over 200 runs and affect more than 20 dismissals in a Test series. Pant has had a very colourful series in Australia so far - from incessant banter with Paine to eventually scoring a hundred, it's been a good tour for Pant. Pant, who was sledged by Paine for losing his place to MS Dhoni in the ODI and T20I team, went on to call Paine a "temporary captain" and one who "only knows how to talk". Paine had even asked Pant if he would babysit for him so he could take his wife for movie. In an extremely funny move, Pant actually posed with his kids during both team's visit to the Australian Prime Minister's official residence. Paine's wife Bonnie posted a picture of the same, calling him "best babysitter". So far in the Sydney Test, there has been no banter between Paine and Pant.
Bharatanatyam (Tamil : "????????????") also historically called Sadir, is a major genre of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu.[1][2][3] Traditionally, Bharatanatyam has been a solo dance that was performed exclusively by women,[4][5] and it expressed South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism.[1][6][7] Bharatanatyam's theoretical foundations trace to the ancient Sanskrit text by Bharata Muni, Natya Shastra,[6] its existence by 2nd century CE is noted in the ancient Tamil epic Silappatikaram, while temple sculptures of 6th to 9th century CE suggest it was a well refined performance art by mid 1st millennium CE.[5][8] Bharatanatyam may be the oldest classical dance tradition of India.[9] Bharatanatyam style is noted for its fixed upper torso, legs bent or knees flexed out combined with spectacular footwork, a sophisticated vocabulary of sign language based on gestures of hands, eyes and face muscles.[8] The dance is accompanied by music and a singer, and typically her guru is present as the director and conductor of the performance and art.[1] The dance has traditionally been a form of an interpretive narration of mythical legends and spiritual ideas from the Hindu texts.[4] The performance repertoire of Bharatanatyam, like other classical dances, includes nrita (pure dance), nritya (solo expressive dance) and natya (group dramatic dance).[4][10] Bharatanatyam remained exclusive to Hindu temples through the 19th century.[8] It was banned by the colonial British government in 1910,[11] but the Indian community protested against the ban and expanded it outside the temples in the 20th century.[8][11][12] Modern stage productions of Bharatanatyam have incorporated technical performances, pure dance based on non-religious ideas and fusion themes.[5][8]
Amravati: BJP legislator from Rajahmundry-Urban, Akula Satyanarayana, confirmed his resignation from the party and the assembly's membership to join the Jana Sena Party of Pawan Kalyan on Sunday. Mr Akula said he has sent his resignation to the state BJP unit president Kanna Lakshminarayana. He told news agency ANI that he will be giving the letter of resignation from the membership of Assembly to the State Assembly Speaker personally on Monday in Amaravati. "I could not send the resignation to the Speaker as Sunday is off," he added. Mr Akula said he prepared the letter of resignation in the prescribed one-liner format.
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BJP Legislator From Andhra Pradesh Resigns And Join Jana Sena Party

Amravati: BJP legislator from Rajahmundry-Urban, Akula Satyanarayana, confirmed his resignation from the party and the assembly's membership to join the Jana Sena Party of Pawan Kalyan on Sunday. Mr Akula said he has sent his resignation to the state BJP unit president Kanna Lakshminarayana. He told news agency ANI that he will be giving the letter of resignation from the membership of Assembly to the State Assembly Speaker personally on Monday in Amaravati. "I could not send the resignation to the Speaker as Sunday is off," he added. Mr Akula said he prepared the letter of resignation in the prescribed one-liner format.


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Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan certain to win Andhra Assembly elections

GUNTUR: Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan said he was confident that Jana Sena will win the coming elections and thundered that the party flag will be flown in Amaravati. He also announced two party candidates to contest from Guntur district on Sunday. Former United AP Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar will contest from Tenali and Thota Chandrasekhar from Guntur, he said. Kalyan addressing a Samarasanka meeting here after inaugurating the district party office. Kalyan said he was confident Jana Sena will win in the coming elections and expressed confidence that the party flag will be flown in Amaravati. He affirmed that he will not sleep till dividing of UP in to four state. He said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu once in six months raised his voice for special category status (SCS) for the State and makes contrasting statements each time. He alleged that YSRC president Jagan Mohan Reddy did not respond to the call given by former MP Undavalli Arun Kumar, but everyone should stand united for the demand of SCS for AP. The Jana Sena chief said though he spoke with Telangana Chief Minister KCR, “I cannot imagine to surrender my self-respect to anybody”.


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340-Day Footmarch Takes Jagan Mohan Reddy Closer To KCR

The route to the Chief Minister's chair in Andhra Pradesh appears to lie through the dust and sand of village roads, by way of a foot march. Former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy did it in 2004, Chandrababu Naidu, a decade later, in 2014. Now YSR's son, Jaganmohan Reddy is out to make a record, covering 3,650 km in over a year - the longest footmarch undertaken by any political leader in the country. Assembly elections are due in the state in about four months. The jury is out on whether it would catapult him to the Chief Minister's chair. But Mr Reddy believes he is now in a better position than in 2014, when his YSR Congress party was up against a grand alliance of Telugu Desam, the BJP and regional party Jana Sena. The YSR Congress lost, but its voteshare was hardly 2 per cent less than the winner. And now, Mr Naidu's Telugu Desam Party has parted ways with the BJP and the Jana Sena. When Mr Reddy started the Praja Sankalpa Yatra in November 2017, he was rattled by the defection of 21 of his lawmakers, how had shifted to the TDP. Mr Naidu had given ministerial berths to four of them. Mr Reddy has come to an understanding with Mr Naidu's arch-rival- Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. He has told people that he and Mr Rao would get together to bring special category status for Andhra Pradesh and for that, they are ready to support anyone. "We don't trust any of the national parties or Naidu... they all cheated Andhra Pradesh. Whoever signs on dotted line for special category status, we will support. That is why we need to get 25 MP seats here and 17 from Telangana will support us, and we can emerge as a formidable force." Several cars bringing up the rear in the foot march carry stickers on their rear window that say, "Ninnu nammam Babu" meaning "We won't trust you Chandrababu". That was a line used multiple times by Mr Reddy in his public meetings after each day's walk. Relating stories about failed promises, like loan waivers or unemployment dole or job for all or fee reimbursement, he would conclude, "Now people are saying "Ninnu nammam Babu". In 2014, voters often said they had voted for Mr Naidu instead of Mr Reddy, since he had experience and would deliver on any aspirations of a newly carved state. Mr Reddy tries to drive home a claim that he has not delivered. Today, at the end of 340 days of March Mr Reddy unveiled a pylon and held a massive public meeting. The challenge, however, would be to keep up the momentum till elections in April. Mr Reddy also mocked Mr Naidu's attempt to play a role in national politics, saying he tours all over the country but doesn't address people's problems in the state. "Naidu goes to have coffee with Kumaraswamy but won't find time for Anantpur farmers. Naidu goes to Chennai and has idli-sambar with Stalin. Goes to Mamata and has chicken, but doesn't solve people's problems," he said. 15 COMMENTS Mr Reddy's next stop is Tirumala, where he will trek uphill for a darshan of lord Balaji as thanksgiving for a successful padyatra.


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Knife Attack At Manchester Train Station On New Year's Eve

British counter-terrorism police were investigating a multiple stabbing in which the suspect reportedly shouted "Allah" at a Manchester railway station on New Year's Eve, officials said Tuesday. A man and a woman, both in their 50s, and a police officer were being treated for knife injuries following the stabbings on Monday evening at Manchester Victoria station in the northwestern English city. Witness Sam Clack, 38, a BBC radio producer, said he heard the suspect shouting "Allah" before and during the attack. He quoted the suspect as saying: "As long as you keep bombing other countries, this sort of shit is going to keep happening." The male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in a statement. The woman suffered injuries to her face and abdomen and the man was wounded in the abdomen, while a British Transport Police officer sustained a stab wound to the shoulder. Their injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening. The two members of the public were taken to hospital. The incident happened at around 8:50pm (2050 GMT), when many revellers in the city would have been enjoying New Year's Eve celebrations. 'Blood-curdling scream' Clack said: "I just heard this most blood-curdling scream and looked down the platform. "He came towards me. I looked down and saw he had a kitchen knife with a black handle with a good 12 inch (30-centimetre) blade. "It was just fear, pure fear." Clack said police officers used a stun gun and pepper spray before, "six or seven" officers jumped on the man. Clack said he heard the alleged knifeman shouting "Allah" during the attack. He added: "He shouted it before, he shouted it during it -- 'Allah'." A witness who gave her name as Rebekka told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I heard the most blood-curdling scream I've ever heard and turned to see everyone running towards me. "I jumped off the tram track and started to run down the tram lines and hid behind some concrete slabs under one of the arches. "I was just really scared, I didn't know if I was going to die." Police 'open mind' Police declared the attack a "critical incident". GMP Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said the investigation was being led by counter-terrorism police and officers were keeping an "open mind". "Tonight's events will have understandably worried people but I need to stress that the incident is not ongoing, a man is in custody and there is currently no intelligence to suggest that there is any wider threat at this time," he said. "While we don't yet know the full circumstances and are keeping an open mind, officers from Counter Terror Policing North West are leading the investigation. "This is to ensure we have all the expertise available to us and progress our investigation as soon as we possibly can." The city's New Year celebrations went ahead in Albert Square despite the incident, with a firework display taking place as planned, though increased security was brought in. The city experienced a suicide attack in May 2017, when 22 people were killed and 139 wounded at a concert by the US singer Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena.


Victory Venkatesh and Mega actor Varun Tej are basking in the success of their latest offering F2 which is going great guns at the box office. The movie has won millions of hearts for Venky, Varun comic timing as well as for their performance. After a long time, Telugu people got a chance to witness a non-stop comedy film which makes us glued to their seats.Audiences are gushing about the movie on every possible platform. Not only that, audiences have started humming the dialogues of the movie"Honey Is The Best" and "Anthega Anthega".The movie has opened with a positive response from cine buffs. The movie has earned rave reviews and good ratings from critics. F2 is all set to emerge as the winner of Sankranthi 2019 despite other releases. F2 has become the first choice for movie goers to watch during the Festive week. Thanks to the amazing word of mouth which is making the audience throng theatres. Talking about movie collections, the movie saw has seen a huge jump in the box office figures. F2 is racing towards touching the $one million mark which it is likely to achieve by end of the day. The film has raked in $271,784 from across 111 locations. Currently, the total of F2 stands at $926,566 which is a big figure for medium budget movies. While coming to Box Office in the Telugu regions, F2 has managed to earn approximately Rs 20 Cr at the worldwide box office. The film has set the cash registers ringing ever since it opened in theatres. Official figures are yet to be known. In the meantime, Check out the tweets which are making the rounds about F2 collections: #F2 collects $271,784 on Sunday from 111 USA locations on Sunday with per location average of $2,449. Total gross is $926,566. It will cross $1 Million today! Superb!@AnilRavipudi who has done mass entertainers so far has done a family entertainer F2. This is the result! ???????????? — idlebrain jeevi (@idlebrainjeevi) January 14, 2019 #F2 3rd day Nizam share is 1.77C & 3 days total share is 5.25C — YATHI (@ursyathi) January 15, 2019 #F2 Kadapa Town 3rd Day Gross - 6,35,612 Total 3 days Gross - 16,15,285???????? Blockbuster — Pandu (@pandu_kdp) January 15, 2019 #F2 UA Day3 Share 55,2 L Total Share 1,63Cr???? — NandamuriF c/o Eluru (@NtrFanEluru) January 15, 2019 Monday as of now $50,838 From 75 Locs #F2 #FunAndFrustration — Vivek (@vivek_venkyfan) January 15, 2019 #F2 3 Days WW Share around 20crs???????? Today numbers expected to be more than Day1???? — Something (@Somethi86118896) January 15, 2019 #F2 3 days WW share around Rs 19.2 cr appx — Telugumoviephotos (@cinedabba) January 15, 2019 #F2 ww 3days share 20crs ????????????????????????????????#varuntej ????????#VictoryVenkatesh???????????????? — RAMCHARAN* (@powerstarvinod7) January 15, 2019 F2 is directed by Anil Ravi Pudi and Produced by Dil Raju. Recently, Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Dil Raju and other supporting cast expressed their gratitude and extended Makar Sankranthi greetings to the audiences in a success meet which was held recently. After a long gap, Tammannah and Mehreen have added a blockbuster hit to their list. Stay tuned to sakshipost for updates.
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F2 3rdDay Box Office Collections

Victory Venkatesh and Mega actor Varun Tej are basking in the success of their latest offering F2 which is going great guns at the box office. The movie has won millions of hearts for Venky, Varun comic timing as well as for their performance. After a long time, Telugu people got a chance to witness a non-stop comedy film which makes us glued to their seats.Audiences are gushing about the movie on every possible platform. Not only that, audiences have started humming the dialogues of the movie"Honey Is The Best" and "Anthega Anthega".The movie has opened with a positive response from cine buffs. The movie has earned rave reviews and good ratings from critics. F2 is all set to emerge as the winner of Sankranthi 2019 despite other releases. F2 has become the first choice for movie goers to watch during the Festive week. Thanks to the amazing word of mouth which is making the audience throng theatres. Talking about movie collections, the movie saw has seen a huge jump in the box office figures. F2 is racing towards touching the $one million mark which it is likely to achieve by end of the day. The film has raked in $271,784 from across 111 locations. Currently, the total of F2 stands at $926,566 which is a big figure for medium budget movies. While coming to Box Office in the Telugu regions, F2 has managed to earn approximately Rs 20 Cr at the worldwide box office. The film has set the cash registers ringing ever since it opened in theatres. Official figures are yet to be known. In the meantime, Check out the tweets which are making the rounds about F2 collections: #F2 collects $271,784 on Sunday from 111 USA locations on Sunday with per location average of $2,449. Total gross is $926,566. It will cross $1 Million today! Superb!@AnilRavipudi who has done mass entertainers so far has done a family entertainer F2. This is the result! ???????????? — idlebrain jeevi (@idlebrainjeevi) January 14, 2019 #F2 3rd day Nizam share is 1.77C & 3 days total share is 5.25C — YATHI (@ursyathi) January 15, 2019 #F2 Kadapa Town 3rd Day Gross - 6,35,612 Total 3 days Gross - 16,15,285???????? Blockbuster — Pandu (@pandu_kdp) January 15, 2019 #F2 UA Day3 Share 55,2 L Total Share 1,63Cr???? — NandamuriF c/o Eluru (@NtrFanEluru) January 15, 2019 Monday as of now $50,838 From 75 Locs #F2 #FunAndFrustration — Vivek (@vivek_venkyfan) January 15, 2019 #F2 3 Days WW Share around 20crs???????? Today numbers expected to be more than Day1???? — Something (@Somethi86118896) January 15, 2019 #F2 3 days WW share around Rs 19.2 cr appx — Telugumoviephotos (@cinedabba) January 15, 2019 #F2 ww 3days share 20crs ????????????????????????????????#varuntej ????????#VictoryVenkatesh???????????????? — RAMCHARAN* (@powerstarvinod7) January 15, 2019 F2 is directed by Anil Ravi Pudi and Produced by Dil Raju. Recently, Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Dil Raju and other supporting cast expressed their gratitude and extended Makar Sankranthi greetings to the audiences in a success meet which was held recently. After a long gap, Tammannah and Mehreen have added a blockbuster hit to their list. Stay tuned to sakshipost for updates.


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Vishal to get married to a Hyderabad girl

It was earlier rumored that actor Vishal, who is the president of the Tamil Film Producers Council and secretary of Nadigar Sangam, is all set to tie the knot with actress Varalaxmi. However, in separate interviews, both Vishal and Varalaxmi have revealed that they are not in a relationship but are just friends. Varalaxmi said that Vishal is a close friend and said they are not going to get married. Vishal, on the other hand, said Varalaxmi is someone close to his heart but they are not in love. Now, Vishal's father GK Reddy, a popular producer, has spilled beans about Vishal's marriage. Talking to a Tamil daily, Vishal's dad said that the family has chosen a bride for the actor. The girl is from Hyderabad and they are now busy with fixing a date for the engagement. Vishal earlier promised that he will get married only after building the office of Nadigar Sangam. The building work is currently on the final stage and it would be wrapped up by March 2019. ALSO READ: Did Vishal threaten Sri Reddy for exposing casting couch in Kollywood? ALSO WATCH | Saroj Khan defends casting couch, gets slammed


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Bombairiya Movie Review:

Cast: Radhika Apte, Siddhanth Kapoor, Adil Hussain, Ravi Kishan, Akshay Oberoi Director: Pia Sukanya Rating: 1 star (out of 5) For a movie that gallops at a fair clip, first-time director Pia Sukanya's Bombairiya is extraordinarily inert. It strives for deadpan humour but falls way short, leaving the audience at the receiving end of a tedious, scrappy, patience-trying guessing game. Bombairiya has bomb written all over it. One of its principal props, among other daft diversions, is indeed a parcel bomb. It's in the possession of an angadia (delivery boy), played by Siddhanth Kapoor with wide-eyed amazement (absolutely understandable!), who rides a pink scooter. He dons a helmet of the same hue. But he is no panther, pink or otherwise. He is a scalded cat trapped in a cul-de-sac. The guy is on the run from a bloodthirsty cop. Updated: January 18, 2019 08:52 IST Share EMAIL PRINT 0 COMMENTS Bombairiya Movie Review: This Tangled Mess Is More Errors Than Comedy Bombairiya Movie Review: Radhika Apte in a film still. (Image courtesy: YouTube) Cast: Radhika Apte, Siddhanth Kapoor, Adil Hussain, Ravi Kishan, Akshay Oberoi Director: Pia Sukanya Rating: 1 star (out of 5) For a movie that gallops at a fair clip, first-time director Pia Sukanya's Bombairiya is extraordinarily inert. It strives for deadpan humour but falls way short, leaving the audience at the receiving end of a tedious, scrappy, patience-trying guessing game. Bombairiya has bomb written all over it. One of its principal props, among other daft diversions, is indeed a parcel bomb. It's in the possession of an angadia (delivery boy), played by Siddhanth Kapoor with wide-eyed amazement (absolutely understandable!), who rides a pink scooter. He dons a helmet of the same hue. But he is no panther, pink or otherwise. He is a scalded cat trapped in a cul-de-sac. The guy is on the run from a bloodthirsty cop. 33s3cg3 Bombairiya Movie Review: A still from the film. (Image courtesy: Instagram) A bunch of many such oddballs and their mystifying escapades lie at the pulpy heart of Bombairiya. But the film also has a message to deliver about the urgent need for witness protection. We keep hearing of a star witness who's got to be kept out of harm's way, but there's no clarity on the nature of the criminal case that is about to come up for hearing in a court except for stray hints about a missing cop and his dead wife and daughter. Logic never shows up to throw more light on the goings-on and dispel the haze. The film opens in a dark, dank room where a morose, ageing bomb-maker is at work. The man scribbles a letter addressed to a person whose identity we have no way of knowing and then proceeds to put together an explosive device that we can, with a bit of effort, figure out is meant for a predetermined target. Soon enough, the old man ends up dead. The convoluted story flits from one thing to another so flightily that it is impossible to focus on any of its multiple characters and plot strands. It is only in the second half that feeble attempts are made to explain the inchoate flurry of scenes that kicks off the proceedings, but given the tangled mess it creates no amount of elucidation can help the film crawl out of its trough. The courier guy gets into a kerfuffle with a short-fused public relations girl (Radhika Apte). In the melee, he snatches the lady's mobile phone and scoots. The handset, as it transpires, has a video that could cast a shadow on the career of a hard-drinking movie superstar (Ravi Kishan) who is due to spend time with a fan who has won a lunchtime FM radio show prize. The sozzled actor flees a shoot in his van and resurfaces on a paddle boat in a serene pond sipping whisky. The harried PR woman, who, when we first see her, tries to send a standee up in flames only to be chased by a group of urchins, has another major irritant to deal with: a wannabe superhero (Akshay Oberoi) who is on the way to a bistro to meet the girl that his parents want him to marry and but gets held for reasons beyond his control. Before he eventually makes it to the family get-together, he buys himself a change of shirt and a fedora to make the right impression. It is a Tex-Mex joint, and he is offered a sombrero. But our Topi-man sticks to the hat of his choice. There is, however, no cap on the unbridled mayhem that unfolds on the screen. The film is trying to tell us how chaotic a city Mumbai is and how many idiots the teeming metropolis has per square foot. In the process, it actually goes well beyond its avowed ambition. It is as much of an unintelligible jumble as any that the onscreen characters can trigger. Bombairiya never lets you wrap your head around it and that is clearly wholly unintentional. The makers have no inkling what they are after. Neither does the audience. There are a whole lot of clueless characters here, each as incomprehensible as the other. A politician (Adil Hussain) cools his heels in a VIP prison cell but is constantly on a phone barking orders. At the other end of the line is an encounter specialist (Amit Sial). A police chief (Ajinkya Deo) steps in once in a while but never comes close to restoring order. There is also a lady (Shilpa Shukla), who is both a media entrepreneur and a politician intent on giving the incriminating video a quiet burial. With all of them working at cross-purposes in a hopelessly purposeless screenplay, the result is an absolute riot but not of the kind that comedies usually aim to be. Bombairiya strives to be a cross between Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron and the better Priyadarshan laugh riots, but possesses neither the inventiveness of the former nor the inspired lunacy of the latter. It crams into its 108 minutes every cliché under the Mumbai sky - bumbling cops, smarmy politicos, a womanizing superstar and his hangers-on, a terror suspect, a comic book-obsessed mamma's boy, shenanigans of the media industry, a sharpshooter at large and sundry members of the underworld, all pulling in different directions.


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Uri Success Party:

Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam and director Aditya Dhar are reveling in the success of their film Uri: The Surgical Strike. Crossing over Rs. 45 crore, Uri is the first hit of 2019. It has exceeded everyone's expectations at the box office and has been very well received by audiences. Celebrating the success of Uri, the team, Vicky, Yami and Aditya wore 'How's the josh' sweatshirts to Uri's success bash. Celebs Radhika Apte, Farah Khan, Raazi actor Shishir Sharma, Radhika Madan also made it to the bash. See pictures! Vicky and Yami's josh is definitely high due to the success of Uri. Both the actors have been praised for their performances. Vicky continues on his roll of dishing out amazing performances in every movie he opts. Yami was seen as an intelligence officer in the film, and she left everyone wishing she had had more screen time. Director Aditya Dhar points to how high Vicky's josh is as they pose for shutterbugs at the success bash. Aditya has been praised for his directorial skill in Uri. In an interview with Telegraph India, Aditya said about the success of Uri, "It feels really nice. When we were making the film, we knew the reactions would be decent, but we hadn't anticipated a magnitude of this kind. It's been three days since the film released and the reactions have been overwhelming, to say the least."


Course Details Marketing is no longer just a business function, it is a way of doing business that places the consumer at the centre of organisational activity. Marketing is an essential component of organisational success not only in businesses, but also in the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Whether you are actively seeking opportunities in other countries, or working with global influences in a home market, international marketing strategy affects us all. This course will enable you to develop the professional marketing skills and knowledge required to work effectively in this increasingly complex environment. Studying this course will also enhance your ability to think strategically about marketing issues and challenges. Our MSc International Marketing Strategy is made up of several modules that combine to provide you with a comprehensive coverage of the challenging and dynamic discipline of international marketing. The content of the course reflects the key strategic decisions that underpin international marketing including: the decision to internationalise market identification screening and selection market entry tactical action programmes implementation monitoring and evaluation The dissertation gives you an opportunity to complete a substantial piece of independent research on an international marketing topic of your choice. Industry Placement Option The industry placement enables you to develop your skills and knowledge in a real-world work environment, whilst completing an applied research project. This will give you an advantage over the competition for jobs and scholarships after you graduate and could be a good starting point for setting up your own consultancy business. Your placement will need to be appropriate to your level of study and you should also be paid for this work. We will support you in finding and securing a suitable placement opportunity, however it must be noted that placements are highly competitive and there is no guarantee of a placement offer being made by an employer. If you are unable or unwilling to progress with an industry placement, for whatever reason, you will have the option to transfer onto our Dissertation and Research Methods module in order to gain the required credits to complete your programme of study. Assessments An innovative range of individual and group-based assessments are used involving the preparation of essays, marketing plans, case study analyses, portfolios and presentations as well as the dissertation
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Study Abroad , International Marketing Strategy MSc

Course Details Marketing is no longer just a business function, it is a way of doing business that places the consumer at the centre of organisational activity. Marketing is an essential component of organisational success not only in businesses, but also in the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Whether you are actively seeking opportunities in other countries, or working with global influences in a home market, international marketing strategy affects us all. This course will enable you to develop the professional marketing skills and knowledge required to work effectively in this increasingly complex environment. Studying this course will also enhance your ability to think strategically about marketing issues and challenges. Our MSc International Marketing Strategy is made up of several modules that combine to provide you with a comprehensive coverage of the challenging and dynamic discipline of international marketing. The content of the course reflects the key strategic decisions that underpin international marketing including: the decision to internationalise market identification screening and selection market entry tactical action programmes implementation monitoring and evaluation The dissertation gives you an opportunity to complete a substantial piece of independent research on an international marketing topic of your choice. Industry Placement Option The industry placement enables you to develop your skills and knowledge in a real-world work environment, whilst completing an applied research project. This will give you an advantage over the competition for jobs and scholarships after you graduate and could be a good starting point for setting up your own consultancy business. Your placement will need to be appropriate to your level of study and you should also be paid for this work. We will support you in finding and securing a suitable placement opportunity, however it must be noted that placements are highly competitive and there is no guarantee of a placement offer being made by an employer. If you are unable or unwilling to progress with an industry placement, for whatever reason, you will have the option to transfer onto our Dissertation and Research Methods module in order to gain the required credits to complete your programme of study. Assessments An innovative range of individual and group-based assessments are used involving the preparation of essays, marketing plans, case study analyses, portfolios and presentations as well as the dissertation


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Career in C.A

Chartered accountancy is the core of all business, be it big or small. A chartered accountant’s work involves auditing, taxation, accounting and financial planning. It can be a very challenging and rewarding job. Career prospects after doing chartered accountancy are exciting. Chartered accountancy can be the first step to other rewarding careers in finance, investment consultancy and fund management. The Chartered Accountancy course is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, which has its headquarters in New Delhi, 5 regional offices (Calcutta, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi) and 81 branches under these regional centres. Step-by-Step The qualifications for becoming a CA have changed over the years. Initially — and that was decades ago — one could think of becoming a CA only after finishing graduation and a candidate had to undergo five years of articleship training. In 1991-92, ICAI allowed candidates who had cleared their Plus Two examinations to appear for the Foundation Course of the CA programme. In October 2001, ICAI introduced PE-1 and PE-2 system of examinations in place of the Foundation and the Intermediate examinations. However, in 2006, ICAI revamped the system and launched CPT, IPCC and FC. The unique feature of the chartered accountancy is its curriculum, which is theoretical education with complementary practical training. A student would undergo theoretical education and practical training concurrently from the very beginning. This balanced approach helps the students to appreciate the underlying practical applications of the theoretical education scheme. Common Proficiency Test (CPT) CPT is an entry level test of four subjects i.e. Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude. Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) This is first stage of CA curriculum wherein only working knowledge of core and allied subjects to accountancy profession is covered. The subjects of IPCC are classified into two groups which a student can study and appear in the examination group-wise or both the groups together. IPCC is designed to improve knowledge of accountancy linked to accounting standards to build strong foundation for developing knowledge of financial reporting at the final stage. The students update their knowledge of business communication, business strategies, taxes, information technology and audit. CA Final CA Final covers advanced application knowledge of core subjects like financial reporting, strategic financial management, advanced management accounting, advanced auditing and professional ethics and information systems control and audit. In addition, principles of e-governance, corporate and allied laws, international taxation and VAT are important features of the updated subject contents. Articleship The students after passing Group I of IPCC will register for Articleship for a period of three years with experienced CAs. Certain rules do apply - CAs with 16 years of experience and above can take on about 8 articles, those with less experience can train fewer articles and these teachers or 'Principals' as they are called, can be changed during the course of training. An agreement of training needs to be executed before it begins. During the training time, articles learn the technical details of the work and as time passes, they are given larger assignments with less supervision. All articled clerks are paid a stipend depending on their city's population. Start Early In today’s cut throat competitive world, it is advisable that a student starts planning right after class 10. For chartered accountancy, a student can register with the Board of Studies and prepare for entry level test while pursuing 10+2. It is better to take mathematics at this level. Students of commerce stream definitely have an advantage while pursuing this career. The latest scheme of CA is designed to encourage young talented students having aptitude for accounting education to make an early entry into the profession. Is it the Right Career for Me? It is generally believed that only students of commerce should pursue CA course. However, CA being a very practical course, the students from science and arts streams can equally benefit and make a successful career. Students of science and arts stream have to make extra efforts in order to understand some complex accounting nuances and have to get basic knowledge of various management topics. But it can be easily concluded that students of science and arts streams can be successful CAs, if they are ready to toil. What would it Cost Me? Unlike other professional courses, the fee for becoming a CA is very less, which is inclusive of the cost of study material. For registering with IPPC you have to shell out Rs 9000 while the fee for CPT is Rs 6700. Funding/Scholarship There is not much scope for any scholarships while pursuing chartered accountancy. Job Prospects On completion of the training, the candidates need to gain membership to the ICAI before they can start practicing as a CA. A member wishing to practice in India or abroad needs to obtain a Certificate of Practice from the ICAI, the yearly fee of which is Rs. 400. Once the membership is taken, the practicing member cannot work in any other business or occupation without taking permission from the council; they are only permitted to work in areas as specified in the CA regulations. More information on enrolment or the examinations can be requested from the Institute's offices or the Headquarters at Indraprastha, New Delhi or the Board of Studies, C1 - Sector 1, Noida - 201301. Pay Packet For CA Inter: Generally candidates holding CA inter-qualification are paid somewhere between Rs 7,500 and 15,000 depending on the type of firm. Payments can be higher for candidates possessing other qualifications such as MCom or an MBA. On the other hand starting salaries can be as little as Rs 4,500 to 5,000 in some small towns of the country. For CA Final (FCA): Starting salaries range between Rs 12,000 to 30,000 depending on the type of firm and nature of the economy. A full fledged CA can expect a salary between Rs 30,000 to 75,000 after serving a stint of more than 5 years at a top firm. Demand and Supply It can be easily concluded that the country needs about 7,500 to 10,000 fresh CAs every year seeing the growth of Indian economy in the last 5 years. Market Watch Chartered Accountants have been one of the most sought after professionals in India. Much of the reputation of CAs is due to the fact that their rigorous training (both theoretical and practical) makes them practically jack of all trades as far as the domain of finance is concerned. In spite of the sea change in global trade systems and practices, the requirement of CAs has remained steady. The demand for CAs has been growing between 10% to 15% over the past 3 – 4 years. The demand however depends on the state of the economy and there is direct bearing on the demand of CAs when the economy is in downtrend. But the statutory clause for mandatory appointment of CAs provides substantial cushion support to the CA fraternity as compared to other comparable peers. International Focus The qualification of CA is globally recognized hence industry outlook for CAs is bright indeed. Much recognition for CA degree is due to the fact that the CA course has been able to keep pace with changes in industry scenario. Several new modules and topics have not only been incorporated into the CA course but have been very effectively implemented to give increasing more power to the CA degree. In spite of the fact that several top-notch B-schools (including IIMs) have produced some of the most brilliant B-school grads, it is noteworthy that CAs has been able to retain their prominence in present world order. Positives/Negatives +ves The job is highly paying. CAs command tremendous respect in the organisations and society. -ves It can be a stressful job as the responsibilities are enormous and there is no scope for any errors. Regular update of knowledge is a must otherwise it may lead to stagnation in career. Different Roles, Different Names A Chartered Accountant’s work area has become so wide and involves so many activities that sometimes a CA is perceived as almost an enigma. A CA can start career with auditing activities, which is the basic work area of a CA. From here a more fulfilling career in finance can be pursed after getting enough exposure of intricacies of finance. As an investment consultant and as a fund manager a CA can play the role of a top decision maker. CAs also work in project management and consultancy services. Top Companies/Verticals Following are the areas where CAs find an opportunity: Banks (Both private and public) Public Limited Companies (mandatory for the purpose of law) Auditing Firms (such as KPMG, Price Waterhouse, etc.) Finance Companies, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management Companies, Investment Houses, Stock Broking Firms Legal firms, Legal houses, Patent Firms, attorneys, Trade Mark and Copyright Registers Tips for Getting Hired Accounting is a precision oriented job. Pay attention to how you dress, speak and conduct yourself in company. These also add a personal charisma which helps in maintaining good relations with peers and clients. You need to understand the business world. It is also important that you show this understanding. Start looking at the bigger picture in terms of company numbers. This business acumen is a prerequisite for a CA. Leadership and analytical skills are vital to a chartered accountant. Besides these, work on your communication skills both oral and written. Be prepared to work long and hard when needed especially in the taxation months. Maintain high ethical standards.


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How To Manage Study Time During MBBS First Year Although every year matters, the first year in particular is very important to a student as it helps them figure out the teething problems in studying, introduces them to new technical terms, tests their fundamentals, what they studied in school, and enables in developing a strong understanding of the basics. This holds good for an MBBS course in particular. Thus, the first year could make you tiresome or even intimidate you because of the new subjects and concepts. Even though fearing this time is a natural instinct, your seniors have sailed the same boat you are in now and a clearer picture of the first year could help you plan your study timings. What Are The Subjects In MBBS First Year Let us first take a look at the subjects that you will have to study in the first year. powered by Rubicon Project Although the reference books and some concepts could differ according to different colleges, the subjects for all will remain more or less the same. The following are the subjects for first year MBBS course: Anatomy Osteology Embryology Physiology Biochemistry How Much Time Does Each MBBS Subject Take To Cover Everyday Ideally, an MBBS student must spend 6 hours a day for studying in the first year, to ace the tests. There are totally five subjects but the amount of time to be dedicated per subject depends on your proficiency or knowledge in each. If you are good at anatomy, spend one hour on that and focus on physiology for two hours. The attention span of a human being could be less. This means, you cannot take too long to study everyday and slog. So keep your preparation time crisp. Even though six hours is required, divide them accordingly, so that you are able to focus during your study hours.


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Are you a heavy drinker? Take note. Besides alcohol taking a toll on your health in many ways, it may also trigger a long-lasting genetic change resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, researchers including one of Indian-origin have warned. "We found that people who drink heavily may be changing their DNA in a way that makes them crave alcohol even more," said Dipak K Sarkar, Professor at Rutgers University in the US. "This may help explain why alcoholism is such a powerful addiction, and may one day contribute to new ways to treat alcoholism or help prevent at-risk people from becoming addicted," said Sarkar. For the study, researchers focused on two genes implicated in the control of drinking behaviour: PER2, which influences the body's biological clock, and POMC, which regulates our stress-response system. By comparing groups of moderate, binge and heavy drinkers, the team found that the two genes had changed in binge and heavy drinkers through an alcohol-influenced gene modification process called methylation, according to the findings, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. In addition, the binge and heavy drinkers also showed reductions in gene expression, or the rate at which these genes create proteins. These changes increased with greater alcohol intake. Also, in another experiment, the drinkers viewed stress-related, neutral or alcohol-related images. They were also shown containers of beer and subsequently tasted beer, and their motivation to drink was evaluated. Results showed that alcohol-fuelled changes in the genes of binge and heavy drinkers were associated with a greater desire for alcohol. The findings may eventually help researchers identify biomarkers -- measurable indicators such as proteins or modified genes -- that could predict an individual's risk for binge or heavy drinking, Sarkar noted. In 2016, more than three million people died from the harmful use of alcohol. More than three quarters of alcohol-caused deaths were among men. The harmful use of alcohol also caused 5.1 per cent of disease and injuries worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation.
isty, decisive, daring, and ready to change India’s politics? The 2019 Lok Sabha elections are set to be a turning point in India’s history. But there will be one kingmaker or queenmaker to watch out for. Meet the first-time woman voter. Whether it is transforming their communities, working on the next big innovation, breaking conventions through music and art, or?redefining the rules of business, young women from villages and small cities are achieving the unimaginable. They, and their aspirations, will change India in the next decade. And The Quint’s six-month long campaign, “Me, the Change,” presented by Facebook, is telling you exactly what they want and how they’ll get there. The question is, are you ready? Why the First-Time Woman Voter? Contemporary research and data show that three factors will be crucial in the elections. One, the number of first-time voters. According to the Election Commission of India, roughly 2.6 crore young people in the age bracket of 18 to 20 years have already been registered in the electoral rolls. Two, the tendency of first-time voters to be uncommitted; making them the main target of every political party. And three, the influence of social media on this demographic to shape political consciousness. Young men and women live and love on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp; why should politics be different? In this zoomed-in demographic, the first-time women voters are largely unheard of. They are working hard, overcoming extraordinary hurdles and changing their lives slowly but steadily. But what do they want? A good salary? The freedom to marry who she wants? More access to empowering information? Or a fiery ambition to make something out of herself? It’s a simple question but one which might just determine the electoral future of India. What Will ‘Me, the Change’ Campaign Do? The Quint’s “Me, The Change” campaign will focus on first-time women voters through the stories of ten women ‘achievers’ — women in small cities and villages who have overcome their immediate struggles to do something extraordinary and are now working to multiply this impact in their communities. We will be hosting an event to felicitate these achievers and spark a discussion on the issues that matter to first-time women voters ahead of the 2019 elections. As part of the initiative, The Quint will conduct?a nation-wide survey?to understand what first-time women voters seek from the new government.?Throughout the campaign, we will invite stories from and?of young women achievers. The Quint will also promote?a ‘Go Vote’ campaign to?educate?young women about the power of their vote. During Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram, the campaign will go on-ground and host?regional chaupals with women voters. If you know a young woman achiever, or have always been in awe of a friend, or a sister, or a colleague’s grit and gumption, tell us! Nominate a first-time woman voter who’s changing her world. We’re listening.
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked on Friday (January 18) as global crude oil prices cross $61 per barrel for the first time in 2019. Petrol price has been hiked by Rs 8 paise while diesel rates have gone up by 19-20 paise across the country. In Delhi, petrol price is slowly inching towards the Rs 71 per litre mark while a litre of diesel will almost cost Rs 65 per litre in the national capital. Commuters in Mumbai have to pay Rs 76.18 for a litre of petrol after a 7 paise increase over yesterday’s rate; diesel price in the financial capital has crossed Rs 68 after the fresh increase. Petrol prices have also gone up in other cities including Kolkata (Rs 72.66/litre), Chennai (Rs 73.23/litre), Gurugram (Rs 71.24/litre), Noida (Rs 70.27/litre), Bengaluru (Rs 72.80/litre) and Hyderabad (Rs 74.84/litre). With the fresh hike in petrol rates, there are only two cities Bhubaneshwar (Rs 69.43/litre) and Chandigarh (Rs 66.72/litre) left where prices have not crossed Rs 70 per litre. Diesel prices were retailing at Rs 64.97 per litre in the national capital while it went up to Rs 68.02 per litre in Mumbai. Diesel rate is currently the highest in the city of Hyderabad (Rs 70.62/litre) while Bhubaneshwar (Rs 69.52/litre), Patna (Rs 68.28/litre) and Trivandrum (Rs 69.96/litre) are closely following suit. Strengthening of global crude oil rates coupled with a fresh dip in rupee’s value against the dollar has resulted in daily hikes since January 7. Since the starting of the month, petrol prices across the country have gone up by almost Rs 1.82 per litre while diesel has gone up by more than Rs 2 per litre. Global crude oil prices have been firming up as Saudi Arabia and Russia suggested that they were on track to cut oil production. The oil market has significantly picked up pace since dipping almost 40 per cent in 2018. Crude oil prices, however, continue to be at least 30 per cent lower than the levels witnessed in October last year. However, one of the major worries for the government is the rupee’s fall over the last four days, resulting in subsequent hikes in fuel prices. The rupee has declined over 2 per cent against the US dollar in the first 18 days of 2019. A sharp hike in fuel prices was observed in India for a couple of months till October 4 when both petrol and diesel values reached their peak levels. Petrol price had touched Rs 84 per litre in Delhi and it was recorded above Rs 91 in Mumbai. Diesel price, on the other hand, crossed Rs 80 per litre in the financial capital while it crossed Rs 75 per litre in Delhi. With the oil market expected to firm up further in 2019 along with a fresh dip in rupee’s value, fuel prices may witness another sharp rise in the future.