Wednesday, December 27, 2017
2017-18 Premier League - Liverpool announce £75m signing of Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool have now confirmed the signing after he underwent a medical at the club
“Delighted and honoured to have agreed to become a Liverpool FC player,” he posted on Instagram.
“Today is a proud day for me and my family as I join one of the biggest clubs in world football!
“I can’t wait to pull on the famous red shirt for the first time in front of the Kop and will give everything I have to try and help this great club achieve something special in the years to come.”
"Liverpool Football Club can confirm they have reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of Virgil van Dijk," a Liverpool statement read.
"The Reds have agreed a deal with the south coast club, and the player himself, that will see the 26-year-old defender move to Anfield when the transfer window re-opens on January 1, 2018.
"The Netherlands international will be assigned squad number four, upon his arrival at Liverpool."
He will officially become a Liverpool player on January 01,2018 and will wear the No 4 shirt and is likely to make his debut against Everton in the FA Cup.
Interest Rates On Small Savings Schemes Reduced by 0.2% for the Jan - March 2018 Quarter
The NDA Government Wednesday Dec27,2017 slashed interest rates on small savings schemes,
including NSC and PPF, by 0.2 percentage points for the January-March
period from the rates applicable in the previous quarter, a move that
will prompt banks to lower deposit rates. However, the interest rate in
the five-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been retained at 8.3
per cent. The interest on the scheme is paid quarterly.
A Finance Ministry notification said rates have been reduced across the
board for schemes such as National Savings Certificate, Sukanya
Samriddhi Account, Kisan Vikas Patra and Public Provident Fund (PPF).
However, the interest on savings deposits has been retained at 4 per
cent annually.
As per the notification, PPF and NSC will fetch a lower annual rate of
7.6 per cent while KVP will yield 7.3 per cent and mature in 11 months.
The girl child savings scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, will offer 8.1
per cent against the existing 8.3 per cent annually.
Term deposits of
1-5 years will fetch a lower interest rate of 6.6-7.4 per cent, to be
paid quarterly, while the five-year recurring deposit is pegged at 6.9
per cent.
“On the basis of the decision of the government, interest rates for
small savings schemes are to be notified on a quarterly basis,” the
ministry said, while notifying the rates for fourth quarter of financial
year 2017-18.
How you can preserve your skin’s youthfulness
Skin ageing is a natural process.
However, it gets accelerated due to fast-paced lifestyles, imbalanced diet and exposure to harsh weather conditions
It is important to start early and help your body replenish the collagen it is losing with the help of preventative treatments and quality skincare products to maintain healthy looking skin while also preventing or delaying the onset of fine lines and wrinkles
* Moisturise your skin: Look for a herbal day cream that consists of SPF and Edelweiss plant stem cell extract which is known for having antioxidant, anti-ageing and skin conditioning properties. The cream should provide intense hydration, be fast-absorbing and able to re-plump skin.
1)Follow a healthy diet: An imbalanced diet not only affects your health but also your skin. Therefore, it is important to consume foods that encourage healthy skin renewal. A diet comprising high-vitamin foods such as fruits, salads and natural juices are rich in anti-oxidants that help provide moisturisation and maintain naturally glowing skin.
2) Add a night cream to your skin care regimen: During the night time, skin cell production doubles and skin layers are renewed. While sufficient sleep is the key to flawless skin, enhance this process with an herbal night cream consisting of botanical extracts, by applying it right before sleeping. Night creams work overnight to provide intense hydration making your skin visibly youthful.
3)Protect your eyes: The area around your eyes is sensitive and most susceptible to developing the first signs of ageing. Use a herbal under eye cream packed with Edelweiss plant stem cells, which will soothe tired eyes. The cream would help gently nourish and hydrate the tender skin around your eyes, leaving it bright and youthful.
4)Take a break: Today’s fast-paced life and increased stress levels lead to emotional as well as physical distress. Stress contributes a great deal to skin-ageing. Dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles are signs of ageing that are accelerated due to stress. Indulging in a calming activity such as yoga or meditation can help detoxify your body, balance hormone levels and relieve you of stress. So, give yourself a break every now and then to rejuvenate your mind and skin
6 States appeal to AICTE to not approve anymore engineering colleges
Six states Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh have written to
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) requesting the
regulator to not approve any establishment of engineering colleges in
these states from 2018.
The decision comes after the several institutes continued to have vacant seats in technical programmes even this year.
The states have also urged that a ban should be brought on the capacity expansion of the existing institutes
The decision comes after the several institutes continued to have vacant seats in technical programmes even this year.
The states have also urged that a ban should be brought on the capacity expansion of the existing institutes
Only 6 out of 29 States and 7 Union Territories are complying with the central government’s Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Targets,
Only 6 out of 29 states and seven union territories are complying with
the central government’s Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets, a
Greenpeace India report said on Wednesday Dec 27,2017
Under the RPO, states are suppose to achieve certain targets by ensuring that their power-share comes from green or renewable sources.
In case the states are unable to produce enough renewable due to any-reasons, they buy Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) to compensate for the lag in the target.
According to Greenpeace India, however only Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya are meeting or exceeding the targets.
Gujarat, along with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Punjab, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh are among the top laggards
India has an ambitious commitment of achieving 175 GW of energy through renewable by March 2022, of which 100 GW is solar and 75 MW is wind and other green sources. “Consistent non-compliance with the domestic targets reflects reluctance on the part of many state administrations towards the renewable energy transition,” said Pujarini Sen, Campaigner, Greenpeace India
As per the findings the compliance percentages of some key states and UTs includes Gujarat (76.1 per cent), Delhi (5.5), Jharkhand (2.3), Jammu and Kashmir (14.3), Manipur (0), Goa (0), Bihar (12.7), Chandigarh (5.5), Uttar Pradesh (43), Uttarakhand (57.9) and West Bengal (55.6).
Under the RPO, states are suppose to achieve certain targets by ensuring that their power-share comes from green or renewable sources.
In case the states are unable to produce enough renewable due to any-reasons, they buy Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) to compensate for the lag in the target.
According to Greenpeace India, however only Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya are meeting or exceeding the targets.
Gujarat, along with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Punjab, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh are among the top laggards
India has an ambitious commitment of achieving 175 GW of energy through renewable by March 2022, of which 100 GW is solar and 75 MW is wind and other green sources. “Consistent non-compliance with the domestic targets reflects reluctance on the part of many state administrations towards the renewable energy transition,” said Pujarini Sen, Campaigner, Greenpeace India
As per the findings the compliance percentages of some key states and UTs includes Gujarat (76.1 per cent), Delhi (5.5), Jharkhand (2.3), Jammu and Kashmir (14.3), Manipur (0), Goa (0), Bihar (12.7), Chandigarh (5.5), Uttar Pradesh (43), Uttarakhand (57.9) and West Bengal (55.6).
Krunal Pandya and Pankhuri Sharma’s Wedding Reception In Mumbai Wednesday Dec 27,2017
Pankhuri Sharma and Krunal Pandya pose together during their wedding
reception held at JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai on December 27, 2017.
Akash Ambani, Hardik Pandya, Nita Ambani, Pankhuri Sharma and Krunal Pandya pose for the photographers during wedding reception at JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai.
Akash Ambani, Hardik Pandya, Nita Ambani, Pankhuri Sharma and Krunal Pandya pose for the photographers during wedding reception at JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai.
Goods And Service Tax - Lok Sabha passes GST (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill Wednesday Dec 27,2017
Lok Sabha passes bill for GST cess hike on luxury cars to 25%
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday Dec 27,2017 approved a bill to raise the maximum cess levied on luxury cars from 15% to 25%, a move aimed at enhancing central funds to compensate states for revenue loss due to the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST).Amid din, the Lower House passed the GST (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill, 2017, that seeks to replace the ordinance issued in September following the GST Council’s recommendation at its 5 August meeting to increase the maximum rate at which compensation cess could be collected on certain automobiles.
The ordinance had provided for a hike in upper limit of cess on mid-size, hybrid variants and luxury cars to 25%.
2008 Malegaon Case Timeline
2008 Malegaon Case Timeline
September 29, 2008: A bomb placed on a motorcycle went off in a crowded market square in Malegaon, killing seven and injuring 79.
November 4, 2008: Lt Colonel Shrikant Purhoit, a serving Army officer, is arrested for his involvement in the blasts. Subsequently the investigation by Maharashtra ATS revealed that several of the accused may have been involved in other attacks such as the Modasa blast in Gujarat, the Malegaon blast of 2006, the Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad in 2007 and the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast. The matter soon took a political turn with the BJP and the Shiv Sena alleging the ATS of harbouring political motives behind the arrests and the Congress for using the ATS for political gains
January 20, 2009: 14 chargesheeted by Maharashtra ATS on January 20, 2009. Sadhvi Pragya, Lt Colonel Shrikant Purohit were named the key conspirator in the case. Further investigation suggested the involvement of the Hindu extremist group Abhinav Bharat.
July 31, 2009: The special court trying the case dropped the MCOCA charges against all the 11 accused in the case, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, on that ground that when the chargesheet was filed for Malegaon blast 2008, the cognisance of the accused was not taken in the other cases.
July 19, 2010: In 2010, the Bombay High Court reinstates MCOCA charges against the 11 accused. “As is the settled legal position, cognisance is taken of an offence and not of an offender. Hence, the leaned special judge was not right in holding that the competent court was required to take cognisance of offences against respondent 7 (Dhawad),” it ruled.
2010: Initially, Muslims were seen as suspects in the case but it was under Hemant Karkare of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) that investigations led to alleged Hindu extremists based in Indore, as first reported by The Indian Express on October 23, 2010. Investigations revealed the blasts were the handiwork of extremist Hindu organisations. Twelve people were arrested in the case, including Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit.
April 13, 2011: On the direction of Home Ministry, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case along with a several other blast cases involving right-wing extremists, including the 2007 Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Dargah bombings and it is still investigating.
September 23, 2011: The Supreme Court (SC) rejects the bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya Thakur
April 15, 2015: The Supreme Court held that the Malegaon accused cannot be charged under MCOCA since there was no evidence as on date. Opening the doors for their release on bail, it further said that the trial court should decide their bail plea on merit and without applicability of MCOCA, preferably within one month.
June 24, 2015: The Indian Express quotes Rohini Salian, Special Public Prosecutor in the case related to the Malegaon 2008 blasts, saying that she has been under pressure from NIA to go “soft” in the case.
2016: Charges against Pragya Singh Thakur and five others get dropped by the NIA. Agency tells a special court that it found no evidence against them.
April 17, 2017: NIA submits in the Supreme Court that it will not oppose bail for accused Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit as the chargesheet has already been filed.
April 25, 2017: The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on a surety bond of Rs 5 lakh. She was directed to deposit her passport in the NIA court. The High Court, however, rejected the bail of another accused in the case, Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit, saying the accusations against him seem “prima facie true”.
August 17, 2017: The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea of Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit seeking interim bail.
August 21, 2017: The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Lt. Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit.
December 27, 2017: Special NIA court drops MCOCA charges against Sadhvi Pragya, Lt Colonel Purohit
September 29, 2008: A bomb placed on a motorcycle went off in a crowded market square in Malegaon, killing seven and injuring 79.
November 4, 2008: Lt Colonel Shrikant Purhoit, a serving Army officer, is arrested for his involvement in the blasts. Subsequently the investigation by Maharashtra ATS revealed that several of the accused may have been involved in other attacks such as the Modasa blast in Gujarat, the Malegaon blast of 2006, the Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad in 2007 and the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast. The matter soon took a political turn with the BJP and the Shiv Sena alleging the ATS of harbouring political motives behind the arrests and the Congress for using the ATS for political gains
January 20, 2009: 14 chargesheeted by Maharashtra ATS on January 20, 2009. Sadhvi Pragya, Lt Colonel Shrikant Purohit were named the key conspirator in the case. Further investigation suggested the involvement of the Hindu extremist group Abhinav Bharat.
July 31, 2009: The special court trying the case dropped the MCOCA charges against all the 11 accused in the case, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, on that ground that when the chargesheet was filed for Malegaon blast 2008, the cognisance of the accused was not taken in the other cases.
July 19, 2010: In 2010, the Bombay High Court reinstates MCOCA charges against the 11 accused. “As is the settled legal position, cognisance is taken of an offence and not of an offender. Hence, the leaned special judge was not right in holding that the competent court was required to take cognisance of offences against respondent 7 (Dhawad),” it ruled.
2010: Initially, Muslims were seen as suspects in the case but it was under Hemant Karkare of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) that investigations led to alleged Hindu extremists based in Indore, as first reported by The Indian Express on October 23, 2010. Investigations revealed the blasts were the handiwork of extremist Hindu organisations. Twelve people were arrested in the case, including Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit.
April 13, 2011: On the direction of Home Ministry, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case along with a several other blast cases involving right-wing extremists, including the 2007 Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Dargah bombings and it is still investigating.
September 23, 2011: The Supreme Court (SC) rejects the bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya Thakur
April 15, 2015: The Supreme Court held that the Malegaon accused cannot be charged under MCOCA since there was no evidence as on date. Opening the doors for their release on bail, it further said that the trial court should decide their bail plea on merit and without applicability of MCOCA, preferably within one month.
June 24, 2015: The Indian Express quotes Rohini Salian, Special Public Prosecutor in the case related to the Malegaon 2008 blasts, saying that she has been under pressure from NIA to go “soft” in the case.
2016: Charges against Pragya Singh Thakur and five others get dropped by the NIA. Agency tells a special court that it found no evidence against them.
April 17, 2017: NIA submits in the Supreme Court that it will not oppose bail for accused Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit as the chargesheet has already been filed.
April 25, 2017: The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on a surety bond of Rs 5 lakh. She was directed to deposit her passport in the NIA court. The High Court, however, rejected the bail of another accused in the case, Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit, saying the accusations against him seem “prima facie true”.
August 17, 2017: The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea of Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit seeking interim bail.
August 21, 2017: The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Lt. Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit.
December 27, 2017: Special NIA court drops MCOCA charges against Sadhvi Pragya, Lt Colonel Purohit
In First Trilateral Meet, China, Pak And Afghanistan Agree To Act On Terror
China, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed not to allow any country, group or individual to use their territories for terrorism as their foreign ministers discussed development, security and counter-terrorism during their first such trilateral dialogue in Beijing.
The three sides reiterated their firm resolve to fight the menace of terrorism, according to the joint statement shared by Pakistan's Foreign Office after the meeting.
It was the first meeting of its kind since the three countries agreed to establish a trilateral dialogue mechanism in June.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the first China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in Beijing with his Afghanistan and Pakistan counterparts -- Salahuddin Rabbani and Khawaja Muhammad Asif respectively.
"They expressed their strong determination not to allow any country, organisation or individual to use their respective territories for terrorist activities against any other countries," it reads.
They agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism coordination and cooperation in an effort to combat all terrorist organisations and individuals without any discrimination.
They reaffirmed that a broad-based and inclusive peace and reconciliation process, which is "Afghan-led, Afghan-own", and fully supported regionally and internationally, is the most viable solution to end the violence in Afghanistan.
"In this regard, they call on the Afghan Taliban to join the peace process at an early date," the statement said.
The three countries agreed to conduct a win-win trilateral economic cooperations, with an incremental approach, starting from the easier initiative to the more difficult ones.
They reaffirmed their commitment to improving their relations, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, advancing connectivity under China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, and fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestation without any distinction.
They agreed to jointly work together on political mutual trust and reconciliation, development cooperation and connectivity, security cooperation and counter-terrorism as the three topics of the trilateral cooperation.
The second China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue will be held in Kabul next year.
How Your Nutritional Needs Change As You Age
Eating healthy is something we must follow at all times.
But as we grow older, it becomes more of necessity for our body to function properly. Growing older or aging causes several changes in the body.
So, it becomes imperative to follow a healthy and nutrient-rich diet which makes for all the deficiencies in the body that are related to age.
Other challenges of aging include thinner skin, loss of muscles, reduced calorie intake and chronic inflammation.
Additionally, there is a reduction in the body's ability to recognise senses like hunger and thirst.
This makes the body more prone to conditions like dehydration and unexpected weight loss.
Various kinds of changes in the nutritional needs that our body experiences as we grow older
1. More Fibre
Constipation is a common problem that aging people face. Hence, having fibre rich foods help in dealing with constipation.
Constipation is common among people older than 65.
The condition is twice or thrice as common among women.
The reason behind this is lack of physical activity and increased intake of medicines.
Apart from relieving constipation, eating more fibre also promotes regular bowel movements.
High-fibre diet prevents diverticular disease, which leads to infections and inflammation in the small pouches along the colon wall.
Whole grains, fruits, legumes, starchy vegetables, beans, chia seeds and avocados are a few examples of foods rich in fibre
2. Lesser Calories But More Nutrients
Our daily calorie intake depends on our weight, height, muscles, the amount of exercise we do and numerous other things.
Older people have less muscle and need to maintain their weight because there is very less physical activity that they engage in.
Hence, they need fewer calories.
If they consumed the same amount of calories as they used to when they were younger, it might lead to gaining extra fat, especially around the belly.
While there is a reduced need of calorie, the need for some nutrients increases with aging.
Older people need to consume whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats and fish.
These health foods can help make for the nutrient deficiencies in the body without any weight gain.
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and calcium are the most essential nutrients for aging people
3. More Vitamin B12
Production of red blood cells and maintaining a healthy brain functions are the essential functions performed by Vitamin B12.
According to studies, around 30% people above the age of 50 become less able to absorb Vitamin B12.
This leads to the deficiency of this vitamin after a certain point of time.
Foods like eggs, fish, meat and dairy are all good sources of Vitamin B12.
Vegetarians and vegans can opt for Vitamin B12 supplements.
4. More Protein
We tend to lose strength and muscles with aging.
Research shows that on average, adults lose 3-8% muscles mass in every 10 years after turning 30.
This is the major reason why elder people feel weak and become more prone to fractures and injuries.
Increase your protein intake can help in maintaining muscle mass and fighting the weakness in body.
Foods rich in protein include almonds, chicken, egg whites, tuna, cheese, etc.
5. More Calcium and Vitamin D
These are the two most vital nutrients for healthy bones.
While calcium is required for healthy bones, the presence of vitamin D in the body helps in better absorption of calcium.
With aging, the tendency to absorb calcium reduces significantly, and the deficiency of Vitamin D is the primary reason for this.
Sun rays are an excellent source of Vitamin D.
It is made from skin's cholesterol exposed to sunlight.
But because of skin thinning with aging, there is lesser production of Vitamin D.
Calcium rich foods include dark green and leafy veggies and dairy products.
Vitamin D rich foods include a variety of fish like salmon and herring, and cod liver oil.
6. More Potassium
Having more potassium lowers risk of hypertension, osteoporosis, kidney stones and heart diseases.
All these conditions are extremely common among the elderly.
Bananas, white beans, avocado, spinach, sweet potato, dried apricots, pomegranate and coconut water are all good sources of potassium.
7. More Iron
Iron deficiency is another common symptom of aging.
It can lead to anaemia, a condition in which the blood does not supply enough oxygen to the body.
Red meat, quinoa, legumes, broccoli, tofu and dark chocolates are some examples of foods rich in iron.
8. More Magnesium
Magnesium is an important mineral for various body functions.
But aging causes magnesium deficiency because of poor appetite and increased intake of medicines.
Foods that are a good source of magnesium include spinach, pumpkin seeds, almonds, black beans, avocado, dark chocolates and banana.
But as we grow older, it becomes more of necessity for our body to function properly. Growing older or aging causes several changes in the body.
So, it becomes imperative to follow a healthy and nutrient-rich diet which makes for all the deficiencies in the body that are related to age.
Other challenges of aging include thinner skin, loss of muscles, reduced calorie intake and chronic inflammation.
Additionally, there is a reduction in the body's ability to recognise senses like hunger and thirst.
This makes the body more prone to conditions like dehydration and unexpected weight loss.
Various kinds of changes in the nutritional needs that our body experiences as we grow older
1. More Fibre
Constipation is a common problem that aging people face. Hence, having fibre rich foods help in dealing with constipation.
Constipation is common among people older than 65.
The condition is twice or thrice as common among women.
The reason behind this is lack of physical activity and increased intake of medicines.
Apart from relieving constipation, eating more fibre also promotes regular bowel movements.
High-fibre diet prevents diverticular disease, which leads to infections and inflammation in the small pouches along the colon wall.
Whole grains, fruits, legumes, starchy vegetables, beans, chia seeds and avocados are a few examples of foods rich in fibre
2. Lesser Calories But More Nutrients
Our daily calorie intake depends on our weight, height, muscles, the amount of exercise we do and numerous other things.
Older people have less muscle and need to maintain their weight because there is very less physical activity that they engage in.
Hence, they need fewer calories.
If they consumed the same amount of calories as they used to when they were younger, it might lead to gaining extra fat, especially around the belly.
While there is a reduced need of calorie, the need for some nutrients increases with aging.
Older people need to consume whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats and fish.
These health foods can help make for the nutrient deficiencies in the body without any weight gain.
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and calcium are the most essential nutrients for aging people
3. More Vitamin B12
Production of red blood cells and maintaining a healthy brain functions are the essential functions performed by Vitamin B12.
According to studies, around 30% people above the age of 50 become less able to absorb Vitamin B12.
This leads to the deficiency of this vitamin after a certain point of time.
Foods like eggs, fish, meat and dairy are all good sources of Vitamin B12.
Vegetarians and vegans can opt for Vitamin B12 supplements.
4. More Protein
We tend to lose strength and muscles with aging.
Research shows that on average, adults lose 3-8% muscles mass in every 10 years after turning 30.
This is the major reason why elder people feel weak and become more prone to fractures and injuries.
Increase your protein intake can help in maintaining muscle mass and fighting the weakness in body.
Foods rich in protein include almonds, chicken, egg whites, tuna, cheese, etc.
5. More Calcium and Vitamin D
These are the two most vital nutrients for healthy bones.
While calcium is required for healthy bones, the presence of vitamin D in the body helps in better absorption of calcium.
With aging, the tendency to absorb calcium reduces significantly, and the deficiency of Vitamin D is the primary reason for this.
Sun rays are an excellent source of Vitamin D.
It is made from skin's cholesterol exposed to sunlight.
But because of skin thinning with aging, there is lesser production of Vitamin D.
Calcium rich foods include dark green and leafy veggies and dairy products.
Vitamin D rich foods include a variety of fish like salmon and herring, and cod liver oil.
6. More Potassium
Having more potassium lowers risk of hypertension, osteoporosis, kidney stones and heart diseases.
All these conditions are extremely common among the elderly.
Bananas, white beans, avocado, spinach, sweet potato, dried apricots, pomegranate and coconut water are all good sources of potassium.
7. More Iron
Iron deficiency is another common symptom of aging.
It can lead to anaemia, a condition in which the blood does not supply enough oxygen to the body.
Red meat, quinoa, legumes, broccoli, tofu and dark chocolates are some examples of foods rich in iron.
8. More Magnesium
Magnesium is an important mineral for various body functions.
But aging causes magnesium deficiency because of poor appetite and increased intake of medicines.
Foods that are a good source of magnesium include spinach, pumpkin seeds, almonds, black beans, avocado, dark chocolates and banana.
Honda City Completes 20 Years In India
- 1998: Launch of the first gen Honda City in India. Gets the Hyper16 1.3 and 1.5-litre engines
- 1998: Launch of the Honda City S. Gets factory fitted 13-inch alloy wheels and a boot spoiler. Leather interior optional too.
- 2000: First gen Honda City gets facelifted! Gets the now legendary VTEC engine too!
- 2003: Second generation Honda City launched in India. Moves focus towards a more luxurious motoring approach.
- 2005: Second generation Honda City gets a facelift and the now iconic ZX badging. Also gets a 1.5-litre VTEC engine once again and 14-inch factory fitted alloy wheels.
- 2007: Honda City gets a 10th anniversary edition and ABS! Also gets airbags on top spec model.
- 2008: Third generation Honda City launched. This time around, the automatic gearbox also gets paddle shifters - a first in class feature! ABS and Airbags now standard across the range.
- 2012: Third generation Honda City facelift gets launched. Nicest looking version since the original generation 1 Honda City.
- 2012: Honda launches a CNG ready version of the Honda City. Appeals to the fleet markets rather successfully. Also gets a touchscreen infotainment setup.
- 2013: Fourth generation Honda City gets global premier in Delhi. Possibly one of the most secretive product developments in recent years as there were almost no spy shots of the car whatsoever before the launch.
- 2014: Fourth generation Honda City launched in India. Gets a diesel engine for the first time (i-DTEC 1.5-litre unit). Also gets features like a touch controlled climate control panel.
- 2016: The Honda City becomes safer. Gets ISOFIX as standard across all models.
- 2017: Fourth generation Honda City facelift launched in India. City now gets features like LED headlamps and a nicer, larger infotainment system.
Anushka Sharma Is PETA's Person Of The Year 2017
Newly-married actress Anushka Sharma has been named PETA's Person of the Year by animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Known for movies like PK, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Anushka is a vegetarian, has nabbed the title for helping to protect dogs from fireworks to advocating for horses who are forced to pull carriages in Mumbai.
"Anushka Sharma is a proud animal rights proponent whose kindness and initiative know no bounds," PETA Associate Director Sachin Bangera said in a statement.
"PETA is calling on everyone to follow her lead by eating healthy plant-based meals, helping community animals by speaking up when they are suffering, and always keeping an eye out for new ways to help animals," Mr Bangera added.
India’s 1st pod taxi on the way, to follow U.S. safety norms
The much-awaited India’s first pod taxi project has moved a step closer to reality after a high-level panel recommended inviting fresh bids for the same conforming to the strictest safety standards on the lines of those prescribed by an American body.
The projected ₹4,000-crore pod taxi scheme — also known as Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) — is a dream project of Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, and the NHAI has been mandated to execute it on Delhi-Gurgaon pilot corridor (12.3 km) from Delhi-Haryana border to Rajiv Chowk in Gurgaon on a PPP (public-private partnership) basis.
“The committee recommends issuance of a fresh EOI (expression of interest) incorporating (automated people movers) APM standards and specifications, along with other general safety parameters with Niti Aayog recommendations,” the five-member committee set up for technical and safety standards of PRT, headed by transport expert S K Dhramadhikari, said.
The ambitious project has been plagued by delays as government think-tank Niti Aayog raised some red flags, asking the highways ministry to direct initial bidders to prepare a 1-km pilot stretch as all the technologies were unproven.
Subsequent delays were caused due to formation of the high- powered committee to lay down safety and other specifications.
“We will be issuing bids very soon for the pod taxi project now, with all hurdles cleared. The safety and security concerns will be taken care of as per the recommendation of the committee. This will be a major step towards easing congestion on busy Dhaula Kuan-Manesar stretch and revolutionising transportation,” Gadkari told
PRT is an advanced public transport using automated electric pod cars to provide a taxi-like demand responsive feeder and shuttle services for small groups of travellers and is a green mode of uninterrupted journey.
The committee in its report also recommended framing of request for quotation (RFQ) based on discussions with interested players and stressed the need for evaluation, based on performance in the test sections.
The automated people mover (APM) standards in the US as recommended by the committee for the maiden PRT in India have been prepared by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and these constitute the minimum requirements for an acceptable level of safety and performance for the PRT. “The APM standards include minimum requirements for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the various sub-systems of an APM system and are in general relevant for a PRT,” the committee said. These include vehicle arrival audio and video visual warning system, platform sloping, evacuation of misalighted vehicles, surveillance/CCTV, audio communication, emergency call points and fire protection, among other advanced systems, it added.
The pilot project, to be taken up on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) basis, is meant for a 12.3-km stretch from Delhi-Haryana border on NH 8 (near Ambience Mall) to Badshahpur via Rajiv Chowk, IFFCO and Sohna Road.
The model is in place in London’s Heathrow airport, Morgantown and Masdar city.
Earlier, three global companies, including New Zealand’s Metrino Personal Rapid Transit that later called off its joint venture with Indian partner Gawar construction, were picked during initial bids for the project
2017, in numbers: how Kollywood fared this year
Tamil Cinema continues to be India’s most prolific film industry. With 20 of the 200 odd films turning profitable, the success rate (break even or more) has risen to 10% of total releases.
The top five hits of 2017 from the theatrical collection from Tamil Nadu and rest of the world are SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2, Vijay-Atlee’s Mersal, Pushkar-Gayathri’s Vikram Vedha, Karthi’s Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru and KV Anand’s Kavan.
There were four other super hits based on Tamil Nadu theatrical collections and other rights. They are Hiphop Tamizha’s debut Meesaya Murukku, Siddharth’s Aval, Gautham Karthik’s adult comedy Hara Hara Mahadevaki, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Maanagaram and Arun Vijay’s Kuttram 23.
Taking into consideration its cost and return from theatrical distribution sales and other rights, some of them made profits while a few others managed to break even. These are: Aramm, Aruvi, Karuppan, Magalir Mattum, Maragatha Naanayam, Pa Paandi, Sathya, Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae and Thupparivaalan.
Vijay’s Bairavaa, Suriya’s Singam 3 and Ajith’s Vivegam were top grossers with good footfalls in theatres and had a terrific opening. However, they could not recover the high cost at which they were sold to distributors. Some of the other big-budget films which failed were AAA, Kaatru Veliyidai, Shivalinga and Vanamagan. Tamil cinema has to factor in its cost factor, as most Tamil films are going over budget and are not commercially viable.
Small wonders
Clearly, 2017 was the year of small films working big in Tamil Nadu theatres, especially the multiplexes in the three C’s — Chennai, Chengalpet and Coimbatore.The success of films like Aruvi, Aval and Aramm clearly indicate that there is an audience for good content if it is marketed well. KS Mahalingam, distribution in charge at AGS Entertainment says, “One of the best things about this year was the success of middle and small segment films which went on to keep the investors happy. This comes at a time when big-star films struggled due to their high cost and delayed releases.”
Naganathan, the Kumbakonam-based film consultant and trade analyst says: “Salary of stars has to be reduced if their movies have to be profitable for the buyer. Another factor for profitability is films sticking to their release dates...that has worked well for Baahubali 2 (April 28) and Mersal (Deepavali).”
Sibi Sathyaraj, who produced Sathya says, “We made the film on a tight budget and it turned profitable because our content was strong and we had a strong distributor. Today the most important factor is good content, tight budgeting and completion and release within 120 days.”
However, producer G Dhananjayan says the industry went through turmoil this year due to strikes and cross fire between various associations. He points out, “It was a year of challenges for the industry. It faced three major strikes; first the Producer Council protested against the high charges levied by Real Image/Qube and the other one was against piracy in April. Immediately after that, the theatre owners association called for a strike against the imposition of GST and local taxes on June 30 and that seriously affected films such as Vanamagan and Ivan Thanthiran. Lastly, the entire film industry went on a strike against the local taxes imposed by Tamil Nadu Government in October, which lasted for a week.”
Another major factor which worked to the advantage of Tamil films is its growing overseas markets.
Taran Adarsh, India’s leading trade analyst says, “2017 has been the year of south Indian films in the international market with the phenomenal success of Baahubali 2, Mersal and a few other Telugu films. South Indian films are on a par with big Bollywood films in key markets like the US and Australia. The subtitling has helped as a lot of non-Tamil people watch Tamil films. It is a beginning of a new chapter as volume of business increases with Baahubali 2 opening in large number of screens this Friday (Dec 29) in Japan. 2018 is going to be an exciting year as newer markets will open for south Indian content.”
7 Effective Natural Moisturizers For Winters
1. Olive oil
Natural oils generally play an important role in keeping your skin hydrated.
All you need to do is apply some on your face and skin and keep it overnight.
The antioxidants present in Olive Oil help soothe the skin and repair damaged cells due to excessive dryness.
It may also help in preventing age-related wrinkles and fine lines.
2. Honey
Honey makes for a great moisturizer that can be applied to dry skin.
Massage it directly on to your skin and wait for about 10 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
Repeat this regularly and you will find your skin glowing
3. Coconut oil
Coconut Oil is yet another type of oil that can work best for your dry skin during winters.
Every night, just apply some coconut oil on your face, skin, elbows, knees and hands and leave it overnight. You will find all your skin soft and glowing in the morning.
Make sure you follow this routine every day.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has got thick leaves that store a gel-like substance that is known to be an excellent moisturizer for winters.
All you need to do is to cut one leaf and squeeze all the gel out of it.
Apply it on your face and let it dry for a few minutes and then wash it off with normal water.
It moisturizes your skin without giving it a greasy feel.
5. Yogurt
The itchiness and dryness on your skin can easily be curbed by Yogurt
Apply yogurt on your skin and leave it to dry for about 10 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
In fact, it will also mildly exfoliate your skin and give it a glow.
6. Almond oil
Add another type of oil to your list - Almond Oil
It makes for a great source of vitamin E and is considered to be an effective remedy.
Apply some on your body and face before taking a shower.
This will definitely leave your skin soft and supple.
7. Papaya
Squeeze some pulp out of a slice of papaya and add some honey to it and mix them properly to make paste out of it.
Keep it for about 10 minutes and wash it away to get moisturized and beautiful skin.
Natural oils generally play an important role in keeping your skin hydrated.
All you need to do is apply some on your face and skin and keep it overnight.
The antioxidants present in Olive Oil help soothe the skin and repair damaged cells due to excessive dryness.
It may also help in preventing age-related wrinkles and fine lines.
2. Honey
Honey makes for a great moisturizer that can be applied to dry skin.
Massage it directly on to your skin and wait for about 10 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
Repeat this regularly and you will find your skin glowing
3. Coconut oil
Coconut Oil is yet another type of oil that can work best for your dry skin during winters.
Every night, just apply some coconut oil on your face, skin, elbows, knees and hands and leave it overnight. You will find all your skin soft and glowing in the morning.
Make sure you follow this routine every day.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has got thick leaves that store a gel-like substance that is known to be an excellent moisturizer for winters.
All you need to do is to cut one leaf and squeeze all the gel out of it.
Apply it on your face and let it dry for a few minutes and then wash it off with normal water.
It moisturizes your skin without giving it a greasy feel.
5. Yogurt
The itchiness and dryness on your skin can easily be curbed by Yogurt
Apply yogurt on your skin and leave it to dry for about 10 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
In fact, it will also mildly exfoliate your skin and give it a glow.
6. Almond oil
Add another type of oil to your list - Almond Oil
It makes for a great source of vitamin E and is considered to be an effective remedy.
Apply some on your body and face before taking a shower.
This will definitely leave your skin soft and supple.
7. Papaya
Squeeze some pulp out of a slice of papaya and add some honey to it and mix them properly to make paste out of it.
Keep it for about 10 minutes and wash it away to get moisturized and beautiful skin.
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Guatemala Backs US Decision on Jerusalem
Guatemala has said its decision to follow the US in moving its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem was a “sovereign” matter that should not affect ties with other countries.
“These are Guatemala’s foreign policy and sovereign decisions,” Foreign Minister Sandra Jovel told
“In any case, we are open to being able to converse with countries that see it as such, but I don’t believe it will create any sort of problem with other countries,” she said.
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales announced that he was ordering his country’s embassy to move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, despite a UN vote last week condemning US President Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally view the holy city as Israel’s capital.
The announcement made Guatemala the first country to follow the United States in saying it was moving its embassy.
Israel claims all of Jerusalem as its capital, while Palestinians, consider east Jerusalem as the occupied capital of their future state.
A UN General Assembly vote on Thursday Dec 21,2017 resoundingly rejected any attempt to unilaterally define Jerusalem’s status.
A total of 128 nations voted to maintain the international consensus that Jerusalem’s status can only be decided through peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians
The United States and Israel mustered seven other countries to their side to vote no to the UN resolution. The other nations were Guatemala, Honduras, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau and Togo.
The Palestinian foreign ministry has called Guatemala’s decision “shameful and illegal.”
Note
A former president of Guatemala, Ramiro de Leon Carpio, who was in power 1993-1996, had made a decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem, but backtracked when Muslim-majority countries shut off access to Guatemalan goods.
Guatemala is today much more reliant on the United States, which is giving USD 750 million to it and neighbouring El Salvador and Honduras to crack down on the crime and poverty that is stirring migration to the US.
The status of Jerusalem is one of the thorniest obstacles to an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.
Palestinians want East Jerusalem as the capital of a state they want to establish in the occupied West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.
The international community does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over the entire city, home to sites holy to the Muslim, Jewish and Christian religions.
Prior to 1980, Guatemala—along with Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, The Netherlands, Panama, Venezuela and Uruguay—maintained an embassy in Jerusalem.
Israel’s passage in June 1980 of a law proclaiming Jerusalem its “indivisible and eternal capital” led to a U.N. Security Council resolution calling upon those countries to move their embassies to Tel Aviv, prompting their transfer.
Jairam Thakur Sworn-In As The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Wednesday Dec 27,2017
Today Wednesday Dec 27,2017, the chief minister-elect of Himachal Pradesh, Jairam Thakur was sworn in as the state’s head. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the iconic Ridge Maidan in Shimla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with, BJP national head Amit Shah with several Union ministers and chief ministers attend the ceremony of Jairam Thakur.
The BJP ousted the Congress from power in Himachal Pradesh by winning 44 out of the 68 seats in the recently held Assembly polls on Nov 09,2017
The following took oath as Ministers
Seven-time BJP MLA from Dharampur in Mandi district, Mahender Singh, was born on February 22, 1950. Before joining politics in 1990, Singh had also served the army in Dogra regiment and participated in the 1971 war as well. He joined the Congress in 1993 and got re-elected to the House. After that, he joined Himachal Vikas Congress led by Pt Sukh Ram and got elected to the assembly again. He was also made a cabinet minister. But after Sukh Ram joined the Congress, he left him and became a member of Lok Jantranrik Morcha but sometime later he joined the BJP. Since 1990, Singh has never lost any election though he has contested on different symbols. He has been elected to the cabinet twice. He has completed his intermediate.
Born on March 15, 1952, Suresh Bhardwaj is a Brahmin face of the BJP. he
is a four-time MLA from Shimla and one of the senior leaders of the
party to have found a place in the cabinet. An ABVP activist from his
college days, he had studied at Government Higher secondary school,
Gumarwin (Bilaspur) and then DAV college Jalandhar, besides SD College
Shimla. He did his LLB from Himachal Pradesh University. He remained
close to the RSS and was jailed during the Emergency in 1975-77. He was
elected as the president of the bar association in Shimla. Bhardwaj was
elected to the state assembly first time in 1990. In 2002, he was
elected to the Rajya Sabha. Bhardwaj was BJP chief in Himachal Pradesh
from 2003 to 2006. Bhardwaj hails from village Bhamnoli in Rohru area of
Shimla district. He took oath in Sanskrit.
A Gaddi leader from Kangra district, Krishan Kapoor is four-time MLA
from Dharamshala and two-time minister. Born on June 21, 1951, Kapoor
was also a member of Jana Sangh. His name was not on the first list of
the cabinet ministers, which was handed over to Governor Acharya Devvrat
but soon BJP amended the list to include him. Kapoor has defeated
sitting cabinet minister Sudhir Sharma in the 2017 elections
Son of Pt Sukh Ram, former communication minister, Anil Sharma is a
four-time MLA, who resigned from the Congress before the assembly polls.
Born on June 30, he contested his first election in 1993 and made it to
the cabinet. He was the minister for youth services and sports and
forest during 1993-1996 but had to resign after CBI raids against his
father Pt Sukh Ram in Mandi. Sharma, however, got elected to the
assembly in 1998. Thereafter, he won Mandi assembly seat in 2012 on the
Congress ticket and was inducted into the cabinet. In 2017, he fought
the elections on the BJP ticket from Mandi and defeated Champa Thakur,
daughter of health minister Kaul Singh Thakur.
Five-time MLA from Shahpur in Kangra district, Sraveen Chaudhary was
born on January 21, 1996. A former cabinet minister, Chaudhary was first
elected to the assembly in 1998 and has not lost any polls till now.
She comes from a constituency where Major (Rtd) Vijai Singh Mankotia
enjoyed dominance. Active in the RSS, she is also an OBC leader and wife
of an army brigadier, who also joined BJP after retirement.
A tribal from Lahual-Spiti , Ram Lal Mardanda is perhaps the most highly
educated minister in the Jai Ram Thakur cabinet. He completed his MA,
M.Phil and PhD from Himachal Pradesh University. He was born on October
17, 1966. An active student leader, he had remained Joint Secretary of
the state unit of NSUI between 1989-93, and later general secretary Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress. He started his electoral politics joining Himachal
Vikas Congress led by Pt Sukh Ram and got elected to state legislative
assembly in 1998. He remained a minister of state for Rural Development
and Panchayati Raj (Independent charge) and also was attached with the
chief Minister for the additional charge of PWD in 2007.
A law graduate and student leader in his university days, Vipin Parmar
was born on March 15, 1964. He remained an active worker of Rashtriya
Sevak Sangh (RSS), ABVP and All India Akhil Vidyarthi Parishad. Parmar, a
staunch Shanta Kumar loyalist, elected from Sulah—earlier Kumar’s
constituency, he was first elected to the Assembly in 1998 and
re-elected in December 2007. This is his third term
Virendra Kanwar, a four-time MLA from Kutlehar (Una), was the one who
offered his assembly seat to former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal
after he lost Sujanpur. Born on January 29, 1964, he is a law graduate
besides holding a diploma in Pharmacy. A member of RSS since childhood
and also worked in the ABVP and remained general secretary and
president, BJYM (Una) between 1992-95 and 1995-2000 respectively. He was
elected as member Zila Parishad, Una between 2000 and 2003 before
getting elected to the assembly in 2003 and re-elected in December 2007.
Son of Kishan Chand, Bikram Singh (Thakur) was born on August 28, 1964,
at village Jole (Jaswan) in Kangra district. A third term MLA, he was
first elected in 2003 but he lost in 2007. Later in 2012 and 2017, he
returned consecutively to the state assembly from Jaswan-Pragpur. He
remained close to RSS and worked as President BJYM – youth wing of the
BJP in 2000. He had served as vice-chairman H.P. Khadi & Gramudyog
Board 1999-2003 and HP Forest Corporation.
Three-time MLA from Manali , Govind Singh Thakur is the son of veteran
BJP leader late Kunj Lal Thakur, a former minister. He was born on
October 3 1968 at village Kanyal. A graduate, Thakur is a
horticulturist. Like his father, he played an active role in the Sangh
Parivar.
A medical professional, Dr Rajiv Saizal is the young Dalit face of the
BJP. He was born on July 11, 1971. He is a third-time BJP MLA from
Kasauli in Solan district. A staunch RSS activist, Saizal is
a first-timer in the government
2017-18 Winter Session Of Parliament Dec 15,2017 - Jan 05,2018 - Triple Talaq bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Thursday Dec 28,2017
A bill
seeking to criminalize the practice of instant triple talaq among
Muslims is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday Dec 28,2017
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, is listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha by law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on 28 December, according to the list of business in the Lower House.
The bill, prepared by an inter-ministerial group headed by home minister Rajnath Singh, makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-bidat in any form—spoken, in writing or by electronic means such as email, SMS and WhatsApp—“illegal and void” and provides for a jail term of three years for the husband.
The bill was cleared by the Union cabinet earlier this month.
It was listed for introduction last week, but parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar later told reporters that it would be introduced this week.
As per the provisions of the bill, the husband could also be fined and the quantum of fine would be decided by the magistrate hearing the case.
The Bill is being introduced as the practice still continued despite the Supreme Court striking down ‘talaq-e-bidat’
The proposed law would only be applicable to instant triple talaq and it would give power to the victim to approach a magistrate seeking “subsistence allowance” for herself and minor children.
The woman can also seek the custody of her minor children from the magistrate who will take a final call on the issue.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights of Marriage) Bill, 2017 provides for:
— Under proposed bill, a Muslim man who resorts to Talaq-e-Biddat or instant talaq would be jailed for three years
— The custody of any minor children from the marriage would be granted to the affected woman
— The makes instant divorce a non-bailable offence which can lead to an imprisonment of up to three years upon conviction.
— It also makes it mandatory for the husband to pay maintenance to his wife and child support towards any children.
Note
The Supreme Court of India (SCI)on August 22,2017 declared the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional in a 3-2 majority verdict.
Justices Kurian Joseph, Rohinton F. Nariman and U.U. Lalit ruled for scrapping the practice; the minority judgement by then chief justice J.S. Khehar and justice S. Abdul Nazeer upheld the validity of the practice and wanted Parliament to bring in legislation governing Muslim marriages and divorce within six months.
Soon after the SCI’s ruling, the government set up a ministerial panel to frame the legislation.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, is listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha by law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on 28 December, according to the list of business in the Lower House.
The bill, prepared by an inter-ministerial group headed by home minister Rajnath Singh, makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-bidat in any form—spoken, in writing or by electronic means such as email, SMS and WhatsApp—“illegal and void” and provides for a jail term of three years for the husband.
The bill was cleared by the Union cabinet earlier this month.
It was listed for introduction last week, but parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar later told reporters that it would be introduced this week.
As per the provisions of the bill, the husband could also be fined and the quantum of fine would be decided by the magistrate hearing the case.
The Bill is being introduced as the practice still continued despite the Supreme Court striking down ‘talaq-e-bidat’
The proposed law would only be applicable to instant triple talaq and it would give power to the victim to approach a magistrate seeking “subsistence allowance” for herself and minor children.
The woman can also seek the custody of her minor children from the magistrate who will take a final call on the issue.
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights of Marriage) Bill, 2017 provides for:
— Under proposed bill, a Muslim man who resorts to Talaq-e-Biddat or instant talaq would be jailed for three years
— The custody of any minor children from the marriage would be granted to the affected woman
— It also makes it mandatory for the husband to pay maintenance to his wife and child support towards any children.
Note
The Supreme Court of India (SCI)on August 22,2017 declared the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional in a 3-2 majority verdict.
Justices Kurian Joseph, Rohinton F. Nariman and U.U. Lalit ruled for scrapping the practice; the minority judgement by then chief justice J.S. Khehar and justice S. Abdul Nazeer upheld the validity of the practice and wanted Parliament to bring in legislation governing Muslim marriages and divorce within six months.
Soon after the SCI’s ruling, the government set up a ministerial panel to frame the legislation.
Top 10 - Premier League goals in a calendar year
| Player | Goals | Games played |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Kane (2017) | 39 | 36 |
| Alan Shearer (1995) | 36 | 42 |
| Robin van Persie (2011) | 35 | 36 |
| Thierry Henry (2004) | 34 | 39 |
| Les Ferdinand (1995) | 30 | 34 |
| Alan Shearer (1994) | 30 | 37 |
| Luis Suarez (2013) | 30 | 41 |
| Sergio Aguero (2016) | 29 | 28 |
| Alan Shearer (2002) | 27 | 31 |
| Harry Kane (2015) | 27 | 38 |
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