Female athletes from England's sevens squad get naked for a risque photoshoot to promote body confidence ahead of the Rio Olympics

Five stars of the England Women's rugby sevens team have stripped off ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Rio this week in a bid to celebrate their different body types.

The naked photoshoot for Women's Health Naked Issue sees the quintet of female rugby stars - all bound for Brazil - exhibiting a very different kind of strip.Female players Claire Allan, Danielle Waterman, Michaela Staniford, Amy Wilson-Hardy and Heather Fisher show off their match-honed physiques alongside a host of celebrities in the latest edition of the glossy magazine.   

 

Charlotte Crosby in stunning cut-out swimsuit

Charlotte Crosby recently announced her departure from Geordie Shore.

 

Yet Charlotte Crosby's removal from the MTV show will not stop her seizing the spotlight as she was seen looking sensational during a recent trip to Ibiza. 

 

The 26-year-old reality starlet wowed in a barely-there black swimsuit with cut-out sides and a deeply plunging neckline - showing off the results of her militant fitness regime.

2016 Price Revision in Sunsidised and Non-Subsidised Coooking Gas(LPG) Monday August 01,2016

Subsidised cooking gas (LPG) price was today hiked by Rs. 1.93 per cylinder, the second increase in rates in one month as the government looked at monthly increases to cut down subsidies.

A subsidised 14.2-kg cylinder will now cost Rs. 423.09 in Delhi as against Rs. 421.16 previously, according to state-owned oil firms.

This is the second straight monthly increase in subsidised cooking gas. LPG rates were last hiked by Rs. 1.98 per 14.2—kg cylinder on July 1,2016

Simultaneously, the oil firms cut prices of non—subsidised LPG, which consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12, by Rs. 50.5 per 14.2—kg cylinder.

Non—subsidised cooking gas (LPG) now costs Rs. 487 in Delhi as against Rs. 537.50 per cylinder previously. Rates were last reduced by Rs. 11 on July 1

Maruti Suzuki India Limited(MSIL) hikes prices by up to Rs. 20,000 across models

Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Limited(MSIL) Monday August 01,2016 hiked prices of its various models by up to Rs. 20,000.

The increase in price for the newly launched compact SUV Vitara Brezza will be Rs. 20,000 while that of new premium hatchback Baleno is Rs. 10,000.

 On a select range, the price hike will be between Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 5,000, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a regulatory filing.

On reasons for the hike, MSI said, “This price revision is based on factors like, segment-wise demand, forex movements and strategic objectives of the company.”

The hike is effective from today, it added.

The company sells a range of models starting from hatchback Alto 800 to premium crossover S-Cross, priced Rs. 2.45 lakh to Rs. 12.03 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Signs MoU With RailTel, BSNL for Public Wi-Fi Services

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has signed an MoU with state-run RailTel and BSNL for providing Wi-Fi facilities at its various monuments and sites.

The service will be free for the first half-an-hour and thereafter chargeable on usage basis.

Currently, ASI has 116-ticketed monuments and sites and the services would be available wherever "technically feasible", Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply in Lok Sabha.

"The Archaeological Survey of India has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with RailTEl and BSNL for providing Wi-Fi facility at ASI protected monuments," he said. Under the MoU, "Wi-Fi facility would be provided at ASI ticketed monuments/sites, if technically feasible." he said.

However, no time frame has been set to introduce the services, he added.

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel Resigns Monday August 01,2016

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Monday August 01,2016 submitted her resignation to BJP Chief Amit Shah.

Anandiben Patel who was under fire owing the law and order situation in Gujarat post the recent Dalit protests and the Patidhar agitation sprang a surprise by posting on Facebook that she wished to be relieved of her responsibilities.

BJP Chief Amit Shah confirmed that he as received Patel's resignation and the BJP Parliamentary Board will take a decision on the matter.

Earlier, through her Facebook post written in Gujarati the chief minister said it was better to quit before she turns 75 this November, but did not reveal whether she was making it official.

"I have been a committed BJP worker for the past 30 years. I am indebted to the leadership to have elevated me from Mahila Morcha to Chief Minister. I have been in charge of important departments in the government for the past 18 years. I am going to be 75 years old in November. The very important Vibrant Gujarat Summit is being held in January 2017 and elections are due later in the year.. It is good for a new leadership to organise and plan these two big events. Two months ago, I had sought to be relieved," Patel said in her FB post.

"I have done everything possible to serve the people of Gujarat. I am grateful towards BJP for the amount of responsibilities I have been trusted with over time," she said.

BJP president Amit Shah said, "We have received the letter of her resignation. Will put up this matter in front of parliamentary board committee and will decide on further action."

Note

Having served a little more than 2 years after a 12-year stint of Narendra Modi as the Chief Minister, Anandiben Patel, the Gujarat Chief Minister on Monday offered to resign from the post citing her 'old' age.

Patel was sworn-in as the Chief Minister on May 23, 2014 as the first woman Chief Minister of the stat

Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra Blessed With a Baby Girl Wednesday July 27,2016

India's veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and his actress-wife Geeta Basra have been blessed with their first child, a baby girl.

The baby was born in London on Wednesday July 27,2016

The cricketer and actress got married in October 2015

Darren Lehmann Extends Contract As Australia Coach Until 2019 Monday Aug 01,2016

Darren Lehmann has extended his contact as Australia's head coach until 2019 to cover the World Cup and the Ashes series in England that year, the country's cricket board (CA) said on Monday Aug 01,2016

The 46-year-old former left-handed batsman took on the role on the eve of the 2013 Ashes and despite losing 3-0 in England, he went on to guide the team to series wins over South Africa, England, India, New Zealand and West Indies.

He also won the 2015 World Cup on home soil with Australia, who currently top the ICC rankings in both Test and one-day international cricket.

Darren Lehmann's contract was due to expire in June 2017.

"I am incredibly grateful for the support and faith the Cricket Australia Board and the players have put in me," Lehmann said in a statement from CA. "I absolutely love doing this job and as far as I am concerned, it is the best job in the world.

"There is still a lot I would like to achieve in the time I have left and we have a lot of hard work ahead of us, especially with an upcoming Test series in India and a home Ashes series.

"I don't just see my job as winning games of cricket. It's about continuing to grow the game from the grassroots up in Australia, and helping to grow the game worldwide."

2016 Teen Choice Awards

Singer Selena Gomez and her former boyfriend Justin Bieber won accolades at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles,USA

Canada based Indian origin Youtuber Lily Singh was voted Choice Youtuber comedy and Choice Web Star (Female) for her channel Superwoman.

Weeks after one of her photographs on Instagram became the most-liked, she won the Choice Instagrammer title at the awards held at the Forum in Inglewood, Calfiornia on July 31, beating nominees that included Bieber and reality TV star Kim Kardashian, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Though he lost the prize to his former lover, Bieber came out as the king of Twitter as he won the Choice Twit over stars like Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Kevin Hart and even Kanye West, who is also famous for his Twitter rants.

Also making up the winner list thanks to their social media activities were Kylie Jenner, Christina Grimmie, Fifth Harmony and Cameron Dallas

In addition to those working in the music, movie and TV fields, the event honored some athletes and public figures.

NBA star Stephen Curry (II) won the Choice Male Athlete Award while the Bella Twins bagged the Choice Female Athlete.

Here's the complete list of winners

Choice Female Hottie: Kendall Jenner
Choice Male Hottie: Harry Styles
Choice Style: Male: Nick Jonas
Choice Style: Female: Zendaya Coleman
Choice Selfie Taker: Ariana Grande
Choice Dancer: Maddie Ziegler
Choice Model: Kendall Jenner
Choice Comedian: Ellen DeGeneres
Choice Male Athlete: Stephen Curry (II)
Choice Female Athlete: The Bella Twins
Choice Web Star: Female: Lilly Singh
Choice Web Star: Male: The Dolan Twins
Choice Web Star: Comedy: Lilly Singh, Superwoman
Choice Web Star: Music: Christina Grimmie
Choice Web Star: Fashion/Beauty: Bethany Mota
Choice Social Media King: Cameron Dallas
Choice Social Media Queen: Fifth Harmony
Choice Twit: Justin Bieber
Choice Viner: Lele Pons
Choice Instagrammer: Selena Gomez
Choice Snapchatter: Kylie Jenner
Choice YouTuber: The Dolan Twins
Choice Muser: Baby Ariel
Choice Fandom: One Direction- #Directioners
Choice President: Hillary Clinton

Google Play Store to Get 8 New App Categories

In a bid to help users access apps easily, Google is going to further expand its Android app categories on the Google Play Store in the coming two months.

The Google Play Store currently has apps widely categorised into Android Wear, Games, and Family. Under these, further sub-categories include apps from Social, Music & Audio, and Books & Reference.

Now, the search giant has decided to add 8 new categories to make app-finding specific and easy

These categories include apps from -

1. 'Art & Design'
2. 'Auto & Vehicles'
3. 'Beauty'
4. 'Dating'
5. 'Events'
6. 'Food & Drink'
7. 'House & Home' and 
8. 'Parenting'.

These apps will not only make it easy for users to find specific apps but also improve the browsing experience.

Panasonic India Launches New Android Phone at Rs 3,199

Panasonic India has launched a new smartphone - the T44 lite - in India. The phone will go on sale at Rs 3,199.

With the launch of the the T44 lite, the company aims to expand its portfolio in Tier II & Tier III cities.

The T44 lite runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. It includes 512 MB RAM and 8 GB internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32 GB.

The phone sports a 2 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a front VGA camera. It is packed with a 2400 mAh battery.

In terms of connectivity, the T44 lite offers 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, FM Support.

The first sale for T44 lite will begin at 3 PM on August 1,2016

The dual-SIM T44 lite will be available in three colors - Rose Gold, Champagne Gold, and Electric Blue.

Chinese global consumer electronics brand TCL launched the TCL 562 smartphone, two TV models in P1 series - one curved and one flat Ultra HD, and two TV models in D2900 series for Indian consumers.

The new TV sets will be up for pre-booking starting July 28. All the devices will be available online.
The Rs 10,990 TCL 562 smartphone features a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, octa-core Helio P10 MT6755M processor and 3 GB RAM. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

The device has 32 GB internal memory, 13 megapixel autofocus rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, and a 5 megapixel front camera. It houses a 2960 mAh battery.

The Rs 37,990 48-inch curved full-HD smart TV boasts a sleek design. Its features include screen mirroring, WiFi and WiFi direct.

The TCL D2900 series includes two models - one in 40-inch (priced at Rs 20,990) and the other in 32-inch (priced at Rs 13,990). Both are equipped with ASIC processor, two USB ports and HDMI port.

The TCL 43-inch flat Ultra HD TV is priced at Rs 31,990.

Lenovo Launches in India K5 Note at Rs 11,999 Monday August 01,2016

Lenovo finally introduced on Monday August 01,2016 its Vibe K5 Note in India after an initial launch in China.

The phone is priced at Rs 11,999 for the 3 GB variant and Rs 13,499 for the 4 GB version.

Featuring a 5.5-inch full HD display, the phone is powered by a 1.8 GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core processor with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM.

The Lenovo Vibe K5 Note further 32 GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 128 GB. The phone comes with OTG support.

 

It is powered by what Lenovo calls its 'lightest UI' ever, the Lenovo Pure UI, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

There are subtle customisations available with the new interface including a pinch to zoom feature while reading texts.

The phone is 4G enabled and comes with a 13 megapixel rear camera with dual-tone flash coupled with an 8 megapixel front camera.

Lenovo also launched an upgraded Vibe K5 Plus with 3GB of RAM, an improved UI, and the option to expand the storage up to 128 GB

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus comes with a 5-inch full HD display, and is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor.

It further offers OTG support and is compatible with the AntVR headset. The upgraded K5 Plus is priced at Rs 8,499.

Both the phones are available online along with a host of launch day offers.

2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil - Narsingh Yadav Cleared of Dope Charges, Rio hopes Alive

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav got much needed relief on Monday when he was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-Doping Agency panel that ruled "there is no negligence on the athlete's part and he is a victim of sabotage."

"The panel concludes that the athlete deserves the benefit of article 10.4 of the anti-coping rules of NADA 2015. There is no fault or negligence on the athlete's part and he is a victim of sabotage," NADA director general, Navin Agarwal, told reporters while reading out the verdict.

However, the Agarwal left without answering the question whether the relief means Narsingh is eligible to participate in the Rio Olympics.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had earlier replaced Narsingh with Parveen Rana in the 74-kg event at the Rio Olympics.

This Australian Woman Can Recite All Harry Potter Books Word-For-Word

A 26-year-old Australian woman whose rare brain condition gives her elephantine memory can recite every single word in every chapter of J K Rowling's much-loved Harry Potter books.

Becky Sharrock, who hails from Brisbane and is a big Harry Potter fan, has a condition called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM), which means she remembers every moment of her life in extraordinary detail.

Becky Sharrock offered a small insight into how astonishing her memory is in an interview where she rattles off huge Harry Potter passages word-for-word

"I tested her on the (Harry Potter) books because she says she can remember every single word from every single book," said Allison Langdon who interviewed Sharrock for Channel 9.

"So I would pick up a book and open a page and read her a line and immediately she would name the book, chapter number, chapter name and could recite every word until I told her to stop," Langdon told news.com.au.

"Chapter 17 is the man with two faces. And it starts on 'It was Quirrel. You? gasped Harry,'" Sharrock said when asked to recite chapter 17 of the first book in the Harry Potter series, the Philosopher's Stone.

Becky Sharrock memorised every word of all seven books. In years one and two, she began reading the atlas and could recite the capital of every country in the world. Sharrock's powerful memory is both a blessing and a curse.

"At night, I have to sleep with the radio on and a soft light. If it's too dark or quiet my mind just chatters away with all these memories and I can't sleep," Becky Sharrock said.

"When I relive memories, the emotions come back. So if it's something from when I was younger it's like my mind is an adult but my emotions are the age that I was then," Becky Sharrock said.

Becky Sharrock is the only Australian to be diagnosed with the condition and the only person worldwide to live with both it and autism.

"It's quite phenomenal how it works. The brain is like a DVD with different chapters and they can see it and picture it and jump forwards or backwards," Langdon said.
"She always felt everyone remembers things like she can but they could deal with it. She doesn't understand how we forget things," Becky Sharrock said.

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Online Learning Platform 'Virsa' to Deliver Arts Lessons in India

Art lessons will no longer be a monotonous interaction between teachers and students in classrooms, thanks to the exclusive online platform "Virsa", which was launched recently with an aim to give free digital learning on Indian culture and music to children across India

Delhi-based NGO Routes2Roots in association with the Ministry of Culture launched India's largest interactive digital learning platform "Virsa" to promote and preserve India's rich cultural heritage and legacy of Performing Arts.

"Virsa will operate through live videos recorded by renowned teachers at our studio in Delhi. That way, kids will have a chance to attend live sessions in various parts of the country. We through 'Virsa' will help them identify their talent by organising workshops," Tina Vachani, Co-founder of Routes2Roots told

Workshops and lectures in different genres will be delivered by renowned artists like Pandit Birju Maharaj, L. Subramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shovna Narayan, Shafquat Amanat Ali, Juhi Chawla, Ehsaan Noorani and Surinder Lal Malik.

A total of 21 schools from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat have got their classrooms equipped with monitors, cameras and wifi connectivity.

Panasonic Launches in India Eluga Arc 2 at Rs 12,290

Expanding its Eluga series, Panasonic has launched a new smartphone - the Eluga Arc 2 - in India.
Priced at Rs 12,290, the new phone is the successor to the Eluga Arc, which was launched in India earlier this year.

Encased in a metal frame, the Eluga Arc 2 features a 2.5D curved glass on both the front and the rear, making the phone scratch resistant.

Unlike its predecessor that had a 4.7-inch display, the Eluga Arc 2 features a slightly larger screen, which measures 5 inches.

The phone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor paired with 3 GB RAM

Other specs of the Eluga Arc 2 include 32 GB internal memory (expandable up to 128 GB), 4G VoLTE, 2450 mAh battery, OTG support and an IR Blaster.

It also includes Panasonic's new Turbo Download feature, which, as the company says, combines WiFi and Mobile Data for quicker download.

The dual- SIM Eluga Arc 2 smartphone will be available in India in two colours - Gold and Rose Gold.

The Eluga Arc 2 will compete with the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3,Lenovo Zuk Z1 and the Moto G4

Panasonic during the press briefing, said that it will launch "something unique" in the next six to nine months.

Tokyo (Japan)elects Yuriko Koike as first female governor Sunday July 31,2016

Former Defence Minister Yuriko Koike has been elected governor of Tokyo, the first woman to lead Japan's capital.

Ms Koike, running as an independent candidate, received more than 2.9 million votes in Sunday's election, beating her opponents by a wide margin.

One of her key challenges will be curbing the financial problems plaguing Tokyo's preparations to host the 2020 Olympic Games.

Both her predecessors resigned over funding scandals .Sunday July 31,2016's election was called after previous governor Yoichi Masuzoe resigned last month following fierce criticism over allegations that he used official funds to pay for holidays, art and comic books for his children.

"I will lead Tokyo politics in an unprecedented manner, a Tokyo you have never seen," Ms Koike, 64, told cheering supporters

Ms Koike is a member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), but it did not endorse her so she ran as an independent.

In all, 21 contenders were vying to lead the sprawling capital and a number of other cities in the prefecture.

Ms Koike, politician Hiroya Masuda and journalist Shuntaro Torigoe were the front-runners.

 Mr Masuda obtained nearly 1.8 million votes while Mr Torigoe received 1.3 million, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Election Administration Commission.

2016 Pro Kabaddi League - Patna Pirates crush Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-29, retain title Sunday July 31,2016

Pardeep Narwal produced a terrific performance as Patna Pirates beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-29 in the final of season 4 in the Pro Kabaddi League.

 Patna Pirates, who were the champions of season 3, dominated the game right from the first whistle.

The Patna unit made history as they became the only team to lift the trophy twice in the tournament’s history of four editions.

Captain Dharmaraj Cheralathan was not included in the starting seven but came in when Patna were reduced to two men by Jasvir Singh in the 16th minute.

It was a closely fought first half as both teams marched with caution and with Jasvir’s two late raid points Pink Panthers lead 19 -16 in the 20th minute.

Dharmaraj’s men were able to increase their hold in the game in the 32th minute when they managed an all out to lead 28-21.

 And from there on defending champions never looked back as they went on to crush Jaipur Pink Panthers by 37 – 29.

The win concludes another thrilling season of the Pro Kabaddi.

 Earlier in the day, Puneri Paltan beat Telugu Titans to secure third spot in this years Pro Kabaddi League.

It’s over this year, but season 5 promises to be another exciting one

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted a four-month high of 51.8 in July 2016

Indicating an upswing in factory activity, the Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted a four-month high of 51.8 in July. 

It was marginally lower at 51.7 in June 2016

“The performance of India ’s manufacturing economy continued to improve in July, with a stronger expansion in new business contributing to faster increases in output and buying levels,” Nikkei said in a release on Monday August 01,2016

A reading above 50 on the index denotes expansion while a reading less than 50 reflects contraction.

Maharashtra Records Most Cusodial Deaths

Forty-seven people were killed in police custody between April and June 2016 while 131 cases of torture by police personnel have been registered across the country, an NHRC report said.

Of the 47 custodial deaths, Maharashtra registered the highest number of such incidents (10), followed by Assam (7) and Uttar Pradesh (5).

Similarly, in cases of custodial torture, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest incidents (62), while Haryana and Delhi stood a distant second with 14 cases each. Rajasthan reported 10 such cases between April and June this year.

According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), there were cases of 153 custodial deaths and 493 incidents of custodial torture in 2015-16. As many as 140 cases of custodial deaths were registered in 2013-14, which declined to 130 the next fiscal.

Maharashtra topped the list of states reporting custodial deaths in 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16, with cases ranging from 20-26. Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal are other states in the list where 10-15 cases are reported every fiscal.

2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil Aug 05-21,2016 - Usain Bolt's Key numbers you need to know ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

 

1: Only man to hold both 100 metres and 200 metres world records
5: Number of times he has won the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award
6'5: His height (1.95 m)
8: Numbers of world record he set
9.58: Seconds he took for 100m world record
15: His age he first won a global medal, at World Junior Championships in 2002 (in 200m)
19.19: Seconds he took for 200m world record
20: Number of major international medals won
32.5m: His net worth in USD
41: Numbers of strides he takes over 100m
85.7%: His win success rate at major championships
94: His body weight in kilos
1,000: Numbers of chicken nuggets he ate during 2008 London Olympics
3 Million: Number of his followers on Instagram
4 Million: Number of his followers on Twitter