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UAE becomes the third Arab country to establish full diplomatic ties with the Jewish state
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"History will not forget those who betray the Palestinian people and sell out the Palestinian cause," says Erdogan's spokesperson
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Advocate Farhat Manzoor filed a petition in Lahore sessions court against the duo and production team for trampling upon mosque's sanctity
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Brig Rana Arfan Shakeel Ramay, Lt Col Farooq Shahbaz and Ahmed Irfan Aslam have been awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz for making the country proud at international forums and winning a case against a Turkish firm
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The video-based risk detection technology has helped authorities in gauging risks at shops and cattle markets
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Sitara-i-Shuja?at is the second-highest award of bravery in Pakistan
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After rain delayed Friday's scheduled start by 90 minutes, Pakistan were left with 60 minutes to bat in a morning session extended by half an hour
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The awards will be conferred by President Dr Arif Alvi on March 23 which is celebrated as Pakistan Resolution Day
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Statement by Foreign Office underscores peace in the Middle East is a "key priority"
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The Afghan government and the Taliban are set to meet within days of the prisoner release being completed
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Sonu Sood has been a godsend for thousands of people who have been at the receiving end of the actor’s kindness. Over the last few months, Sonu Sood has toiled hard to come to the rescue of as many people in need as he could possibly reach out to.
And now the latest person who may have found a guardian angel in Sonu is javelin thrower Sudama Yadav. National-level athlete, Sudama is currently suffering from a serious knee injury and Sonu Sood has promised to make the necessary arrangements for his surgery next week.
देश का गौरव है सुदामा।
मेडल लेने की तय्यारी करो भाई।🥇
अगले हफ़्ते सर्जरी करेंगे। https://t.co/ZgoYu6uBtB
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) August 11, 2020
In a post addressed to Sonu by Twitter user and Sudama’s brother Prabhat Lal Yadav, Prabhat shared his brother’s plight. Turns out that last year Sudama had gone to the Hong Kong Asian Youth Games in March 2019 to represent India. However, right before the competition Sudama suffered a severe knee injury during warm-up.
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Now in need of medical attention to save his career, Sonu has come forward to sponsor the same for Sudama. Responding to Prabhat, Sonu tweeted, “Sudama is the pride of the country. Get ready to win the medal brother. Will get surgery done next week.”
today our country is celebrating krishna janmastmi bt i think that you are the real krishna who is always ready for your sudamas
— shashank sinha (@shashan28654442) August 12, 2020गर्व है सोनू भाई आप पर
स्टार तो दुनिया बन जाती है
लेकिन आप रियल स्टार हो।
आप के हौसलों को सलाम🏼
कोविड-19 हो या कोई और मदद
सरकार से ज्यादा आप पर भरोसा करते है सभी।🏼🏼
Love you Bhai
— Aashiq Gurjar (@gurjar_aashiq) August 11, 2020Sudama bhai all the best Desh ki liye jeet ke hi aana
— Alka Thakur (@AlkaTha75777236) August 11, 2020Desh ka gaurav aap bhi ho sonu bhai...every mother sister nd wife would be proud to have a son brother nd husband like you and above all bharat mata...stay blessed always
— Minakshi Sharma (@Minaksh38147065) August 11, 2020Thanks a lot sir, it's very kind of you for helping my friend Sudama...I had never ever seen God but I was wrong bcoz he is here in you with us....love u
— Rahul Kumar (@RahulKu42881265) August 12, 2020@SonuSood : you have restored the faith of common man in humanity... it still surviving because of people like you.. god bless... keep rocking!!
— Manpreet (@manpreetsingh81) August 11, 2020Sir please stop sir , politicians are in danger bacause of you.
I want you as our next prime minister 🥳
— Aditya yadav (@Mastermind_adi) August 11, 2020Actor Sonu Sood is doing some amazing philanthropic work and it’s commendable that he is constantly going out of his way to help people in need to the best of his ability. He has truly restored people’s faith in humanity.
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It’s hardly been eight hours since the Sadak 2 trailer was released on YouTube. And it didn’t take long enough for the Indian audience to storm the For Star Hindi YouTube channel and turn the Sadak 2 trailer into the most disliked video on Youtube within hours!
With more than two million dislikes on the video, the anger and resentment of the Indian audience has overpowered the paltry 134K likes on the trailer. The comments section is divided with half the people raging with comments in support of Sushant Singh Rajput and another half spitting fire against nepotism and star kids.
Starring Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapor and Sanjay Dutt, Sadak 2 was caught in the line of fire amid the nepotism debate raging in Bollywood following Sushant Singh Rajput’s sudden death.
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Angry fans and nepotism critics have taken to social media to openly announce that they have been waiting for the trailer to come out so that they can hit the dislike button and make their stance clear. Hashtags such as #BoycottSadak2 has also been trending on Twitter ever since the trailer was released.
This might just be yet another reminder to the Bollywood film fraternity that taking the audience and their sentiments for granted can backfire royally.
Mr. Faisu :- My vdo is most disliked video.
Sadak 2 team - Challenge accepted #BoycottSadak2 #BoycottBollywood #JusticeforSSR #Nepotism #CBIforShushant
— Anshuman (@the_Anshuman_) August 12, 2020Sadak 2 is already on its way for making record , most disliked video
My contribution pic.twitter.com/WY11eQvf9Y
— Ankit Jadhon (@chesterankit) August 12, 2020@aliaa08 congratulations Sadak 2 trailer released gets more disliked videos on Youtube... Congratulations once again for this achievement.. to you ( @aliaa08 ) your dad @MaheshNBhatt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/7smd5FHII5
— Abhijeet Mishra (@Abhijee88203390) August 12, 2020It's time to show the power of a common man/woman. Let's make the Sadak 2 trailer, the most disliked video at youtube. It's time to take real revenge for Sushant Singh Rajput. #realrevengeforSSR#JusticeForSushantSinghRajput #BoycottBollywoodFilms #Boycottnepotism
— Boycott Nepotism (@NepotismBoycott) August 12, 2020Views and dislikes on YouTube are Nailing for sadak 2 , just going to be disaster . Most ever disliked video coming soon . Go on guys ♥️♥️♥️..#justiceforSushanthSinghRajput #sadak2trailer #SSRDidntCommitSuicide #ArrestRheaNow #SushantTruthNow #ArnabGoswami #SSR pic.twitter.com/Fy6r2Gz78d
— Kalpesh Patil (@kalpesh27468187) August 12, 2020@aliaa08 Don't worry Alia, because of you sadak 2 is going to be the most disliked video on youtube. Bollywood main papa ki pari ki din khatam. Hum talent chate hain papa ki pari nahi.. #DislikeSadak2trailer #DontWatchSadak2_Movie
— sukanta das (@sukantababun) August 12, 2020With just 4 million views #Sadak2Trailer gets 2 million #dislikes.....marching toward most disliked trailer in the world..https://t.co/KLF1ssSuA2
— Vigneshwaran (@vigivk) August 12, 2020 Only time will tell how this ends.
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Bollywood is truly made of dreams with its larger-than-life sets, picturesque locations and grandeur venues. And well, what could be more resplendent than royal palaces? Hindi filmmakers don’t shy away from making huge and expensive sets to get as real as possible. However, apart from shooting in make-believe magnificent sets, many films in the industry have been actually shot at real palaces, giving the audience an insight at India's rich culture, heritage and beautiful forts. Check out the list of some of the popular mainstream films that were shot at these luxurious palaces of the country.
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There probably isn’t anything as off-putting as bad breath. Seriously, if you have ever travelled in the Delhi Metro or the local trains in Kolkata & Mumbai, you would know just how bad some people’s breath can be.
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Then, there is always that one moron who “forgets” to brush his or her teeth in the morning and steps out to work.
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However, sometimes, in spite of a good dental routine, there are instances when our breath starts to stink, quite badly might we say. And no matter how good a toothpaste we use, or how frequently we gargle using mouthwash, we still end up with our breath reeking like a trash can.
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So, why does this happen? Why do people’s breath smell awful sometimes, even though they brush twice a day and use a proper mouthwash? Well, we explain why.
1. Excessive Smoking © iStock
Is it any surprise that this is the topmost reason? Smoking is really bad for your oral health, and for your general health as well. Cigarettes have a lot of carcinogens that anyway smell very bad. When mixed up with saliva, and food stuck in your teeth, it is bound to make your breath smell awful.
2. You Don’t Floss © iStock
No matter how many dental experts we get, or how many wellness columns speak of this, in India, people really do not have the habit of flossing. Brushing and using mouthwash is simply not enough. Food often gets stuck between our teeth, and in crannies where the bristles of your brush might not reach.
3. Ignoring The Tongue © iStock
The plastic ridges behind your toothbrush are not adequate to properly clean your tongue. Get a plastic or a copper tongue scraper or tongue cleaner, and use it, after you brush your teeth, and before you use a mouth wash.
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You’ve tried everything, and still can’t stop your breath from stinking. May be now is the time to tweak your diet a little. We’re not saying to lay off the raw onions and curries loaded with garlic completely, but do cut down on it. Furthermore, try to include naturally acidic foods, like carrots, beetroots etc. Basically, foods that are a little crunchy and have a slightly acidic taste.
5. Give Overtly Sugary & Acidic Foods A Miss © iStock
This is especially true for most people given how during the lockdown we have been over-snacking, and stuffing ourselves with food items that have high salt, sugar or acidic content. High concentrations of sugar, salt or acid, erodes the enamel off your teeth. This leads to a number of serious issues, of which bad breath would be the least of your problems.
6. Time To Visit The Dentist? © iStock
Our bathroom mirrors actually do not allow us to inspect our mouths completely. Plus, there may be issues that seem benign to us but actually are reasons to worry about. Ideally, you should visit your dentist every six months. If that is not possible, and we really cannot see why would that be the case, visit your dentist at least once a year.
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Royal families across the world, are not just known for their ostentatious net worth but are also raising the fashion stakes with their sartorial moves. Amongst them, the young and fashionable royal men are not afraid of taking risks either and when it comes to wearing outrageous outfits, these princes with their inescapable charm and style know how to hit it out of the park. Check out these 5 young royals, who are quite well-versed in fashion.
1. Prince Mateen From Brunei© Instagram/Prince Mateen
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Young, stylish and definitely rich, the 29-year-old Prince Abdul Mateen from Brunei has never shied away from flashing his richness on his Instagram profile. He is one of the five sons, belonging to the Brunei ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Besides a pretty lavish lifestyle, Prince Mateen is also seen cuddling with wild animals and calls himself the 'Father Of Tigers'. Prince Mateen is known to have an enviable game, that usually boasts of British tailoring. When he is off the formal duties, Prince Mateen embraces casual styles and has swapped his tailored suits for classic denim and T-shirts.
2. Prince Nikolai Of Denmark© Instagram/Prince Nikolai
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The 20-year-old young lad, Nikolai is the elder son of Prince Joachim and his first wife, Countess Alexandra. He stands seventh in the line to the Danish Throne, but besides being a ruler himself, he is also a model, who has graced several magazine shoots and has also walked the runway for high-end luxury brands. When he isn't shooting, he cleans up pretty well in classic suits or sometimes, looks flamboyant in bright coloured outfits or smart casuals.
3. Prince Hussein Of Jordan© Instagram/Prince Hussein
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While Prince Hussein of Jordan has several striking attributes, it is also worth noting that the Crown Prince hits the nail on the head, with his dressing sense on several occasions. The 26-year young lad, belonging to the heir of King Abdullah II of Jordan, has stolen the title of being the best-dressed a couple of times. While most of the royal men are seen in suits, Crown Prince Hussein's fashion choices include long coats with off-set white tees and relaxed denim. We also won't get to see the royals in sweats but Prince Hussein certainly knows how to make even joggers look high on style.
4. Prince Constantine-Alexios Of Greece And Denmark© Instagram/ Prince Constantine-Alexios
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The son of Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal, Prince Constantine-Alexios also called 'Tino' also has a royal title. Now 20, the young lad is quite Instagram famous, who has time and again given us a peek into his adventurous life. And since he is Prince William's godson, Tino turns to classic suiting on several occasions. But, when he is working to keep his Insta-feed lit, the royal man can often be seen donning casual styles.
5. Samuel Chatto© Instagram/Sam Chatto
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The eagle-eyed royal watchers might be aware of Samuel Chatto, the son of Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto. Sam is a keen painter and has quite an artistic side, with a passion for pottery. The 23-year-old also has a fly fashion sense, which can be easily described as relaxed and laid-back. He is usually seen wearing sharp silhouettes in subtle tones and when he is in the mood to dress down, he wears striped tees with relaxed pants.
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The Forbes list of 2020 has named Akshay Kumar as the sixth highest paid actor in the world. Continuing his streak of success, his earnings per year is a whopping $48.5 million, according to Forbes, which is still only a small fraction of his total net worth.
Being one of the highest tax payers of the nation, reportedly, Akshay Kumar's net worth is $150 million.
What’s more interesting is that he is the only Bollywood star to make it to the top 10.
Although, the 52-year-old actor’s rank dropped two notches from last year - on Forbes' 2019 list of Highest-Paid Actors, Akshay Kumar held the fourth spot.
Do you want to know who topped the list? It is none other than wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson with his earnings estimated to be $87.5 million. In fact, he also topped the list last year.
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds holds the second spot with earnings of $71.5 million. Third, fourth and fifth spots have gone to actors Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck and Vin Diesel, respectively.
Quite interestingly, Akshay is followed by Hollywood actors like Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Will Smith, Adam Sandler and Jackie Chan who hold the last four ranks on the list. .
[Fun fact: Akshay Kumar has featured on the Forbes list of highest paid actors for five consecutive years.]
Moreover Forbes clarified that the figures are pre-tax and do not include deductions for fees given to agents, managers and lawyers. Also, the magazine releases the list of highest-paid actresses separately.
Most of Akshay’s income came from product endorsements, Forbes said.
Here’s how people on social media reacted to this news:
Ek Khiladi Sobpe Bhari #AkshayKumar
— Sukanta Polley (Khiladi) (@polley_sukanta) August 12, 2020KHILADI ruling
— AKSHAY CRAZE (@AKSHAYCRAZE) August 12, 2020Well deserving
— JILKS (@iamjilks) August 12, 2020Sethji❣️ pic.twitter.com/2JrSVdQX9B
— Himansh⚡ (@AKs_Himansh) August 12, 2020 pic.twitter.com/xuk9l9y8qh
— The losing king (@KingLosing) August 12, 2020Haters ki jal k rakh ho gyi hogi🤣🤣
— Himansh⚡ (@AKs_Himansh) August 12, 2020 On the work front, Akshay Kumar recently took off with the team of his next film Bell Bottom to Scotland. He will also be next seen in much-awaited horror comedy Laxxmi Bomb, which is the official Hindi remake of hit Tamil film Kanchana. It is being helmed by Raghava Lawrence, who had also directed and starred in the original movie. It was set to release during Eid this year, but it got postponed owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Born on December 14, 1984, Ramanaidu "Rana" Daggubati is known to be an actor who is also a producer, a television personality, a visual effects coordinator, and an entrepreneur.
Arguably, his most famous films to leave an impact on the Indian audience was the Baahubali series for which he went through an incredible body transformation and here’s how he did it.
Rana Daggubati’s Baahubali Diet View this post on InstagramA post shared by (@ranadaggubati)
In multiple interviews, Rana has expressed his love for non-vegetarian cuisines and said that he loves to indulge in some spicy Chettinad chicken delicacies and constantly eats rice-based dishes such as idlis and dosas.
According to the actor, during his transformation for the project he did not make any massive changes in his diet and ate everything that he used to eat on any other day. He confessed that he had to eat five-eight meals a day.
What he did mention specifically is that he doesn’t have a sweet tooth and that he keeps himself away from anything sweet.
However, Rana’s trainer Kunal Gir is a sucker for a well-balanced diet who leans towards a diet full of vegetables and milk proteins as mentioned in his interview with The Indian Express.
According to workoutinfoguru.com Rana’s diet therefore consists of a blend of all the important macro nutrients in nearly perfect proportions.
Breakfast: Bowl of oatmeal with nuts, five slices of brown bread, eight egg whites and vegetables. Fruits like watermelon or papaya are also included.
Snack 1: At 11 AM, Rana had one scoop of protein powder mixed in water with and some fresh fruits
Lunch: Fish/Chicken for protein along with greens.
Snack 2: Four slices of brown bread and four bananas before starting the evening weight training.
Dinner: Around 9 PM, Rana used to consume a high-protein dinner in order to repair the muscle tissues after punishing them with weight training overnight. He also adds a salad to this meal..
Rana Daggubati’s Baahubali Workout
Overall, Rana is a very active person and likes to be on his feet rather than sitting in one spot for hours. According to GQ India he starts his day with an hour of cardio every morning followed by two-hours in the gym, typically weight training in the evening after he's done shooting his films.
Since Rana was also a boxer during his high-school years, he likes to mix it up from time to time.
While preparing for the second movie of the Baahubali series, his trainer Kunal Gir worked on his physique while paying special focus to his chest and biceps. According to yet another GQ India interview, Kunal would divide Rana's weight training sessions into 9-10 sets for each muscle group, divided into three different exercises. The actor would exercise five days a week and gave his body a two-day rest before getting back to the hustle once again.
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The Sushant Singh Rajput’s alleged suicide has baffled his fans and some serious allegations have been put on rhea Chakraborty by SSR’s father. However, the case needs to be probed but people have already started spilling hate on Rhea Chakraborty based on the allegations.
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Recently in a very bizarre incident, a 32-year-old Mumbai resident has to deal with the hate that the country is spewing on Rhea. The man who is working as a staffer in an educational institute was tired of the hate and abuses and had to block around 150 callers to protect him from the mental harassment.
He expressed how the hatred call filled with abuse became a nightmare for him.
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Initially, he ignored the calls thinking that it was a wrong number but the calls continued and kept getting graver. People were calling Rhea Chakraborty and ended up calling him, Not only that, but he then also started getting abusive text messages, Whatsapp calls, and voice calls.
He was getting abusive calls as his number resembled that of Rhea. His number was only different from one digit and that’s the reason behind him getting hundreds of abusive calls daily.
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According to a report by Mumbai Mirror, the man whose number was leaked was alerted by his cousin that a news channel is flashing Rhea’s number. They flashed Rhea’s number while showing some call records between Sushant and her.
The man reported this matter to the Police and then they in return suggested him use another number as he wasn’t agreeing to file a complaint.
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History was created on Tuesday as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden picked Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.
I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020
Who is Kamala Harris?Harris is the first ever Black woman and the first Asian-American woman to be selected as the vice presidential nominee of a major party in the US. Isn’t that phenomenal? Born in Oakland, California, Harris' mother is a Tamilian from South India and her father is Jamaican.
She has always been vocal about her Indian roots which also includes her frequent visits to Chennai when she was young to spend summers with her grandfather who was a civil servant in the Indian government.
Here’s what we know about Kamala Harris and her historic Vice Presidential candidacy:Kamala Harris, 55, is the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants. Her mother, as per CNN’s report, Shyamala Gopalan, was born in Chennai and immigrated to the US for a doctoral programme at UC Berkeley. That’s where she met Donald Harris, a Jamaican who was studying economics.
Like Barack Obama, even Harris could easily connect across multiple identities as she comes from a mixed-race heritage.
I’ve known Senator @KamalaHarris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She’s spent her career defending our Constitution and fighting for folks who need a fair shake. This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing. pic.twitter.com/duJhFhWp6g
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 11, 2020
Kamala has a sister, Maya Harris, who is also a political political activist and has worked in the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. The Harris sisters were brought up mostly by their mother as their parents divorced when Kamala was just seven years old. Their mother passed away in 2009.
Harris is the first South Asian-American woman and second Black woman in history to serve in the US Senate, reports CNBC. She is only the fourth woman in US history to be chosen for one of the presidential tickets.
.@JoeBiden can unify the American people because he's spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he'll build an America that lives up to our ideals.
I'm honored to join him as our party's nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 11, 2020
Elected to the Senate in 2016, Harris was the first Black woman in the chamber in more than a decade. During her relatively brief time as California’s junior senator, she has become known for her intensive interrogations of Trump administration officials and nominees, including Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing and Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.
Interestingly, the decision to pick Kamala Harris as his running mate is a huge one for Joe Biden as he aims to build a broad coalition of voters to oust Donald Trump from the White House. "I have the great honor to announce that I've picked @KamalaHarris -- a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country's finest public servants -- as my running mate," Joe Biden, 77, said on Twitter.
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“My mother was very proud of her Indian heritage and taught us, me and my sister Maya, to share in the pride about our culture. We used to go back to India every couple of years. One of the most influential people in my life, in addition to my mother, was my grandfather P.V. Gopalan, who actually held a post in India that was like the secretary of state position in this country. My grandfather was one of the original Independence fighters in India, and some of my fondest memories from childhood were walking along the beach with him after he retired and lived in Besant Nagar, in what was then called Madras,” Harris said in her interview with CNN.
Taking to Twitter shortly after the announcement, Harris said she was "honored" to join Biden as nominee for vice president, and would "do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief."
.@JoeBiden can unify the American people because he's spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he'll build an America that lives up to our ideals.
I'm honored to join him as our party's nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 11, 2020
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Known as the Father of the Indian space program, Dr Vikram Sarabhai is a name that is written in the pages of history as one of India’s leading pioneers who strived hard to veer Independent India towards a self-reliant, curious and innovation-friendly tomorrow.
Dr Vikram Sarabhai is by far one of the most notable physicists, industrialists and institute-founders India has seen. Given his love for the space and cosmos, sports, statistics and even the arts, Vikram Sarabhai used his vision and resources to establish some of India’s most distinguished institutes.
Dr Vikram Sarabhai is credited with setting up 35 institutes and entities during his lifetime and here are 5 of the most path-breaking institutions he pioneered which changed the face of India and put us on a global platform.
1. PRL - Physical Research Laboratory © Twitter satyakumar_y
Often called the ‘Cradle of Space Sciences’ in India, PRL is said to have been a brainchild of Vikram Sarabhai who conceptualised it at the age of 23 while he was still studying in the UK. It was set up in 1947 at Sarabhai’s residence with research on cosmic rays.
It was later formally established at the MG Science Institute in Ahmedabad. Today, the laboratory offers research programmes in astronomy, astrophysics, atmospheric sciences and aeronomy, Earth sciences, Solar System studies as well as theoretical physics.
2. ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation © ISRO
It was the launch of Russia’s Sputnik satellite which convinced Sarabhai that India needed a space agency of its own as well. He proposed the idea to the Indian government and convinced them to start the Indian National Committee for Space Research (Incospar) programme. It was his vision and commitment to the cause that gave India its first space research organisation, which was later renamed as ISRO.
Vikram Sarabhai, not only identified the importance of space technology in our nation’s development, but also guided ISRO on its mission to provide India with space-based services and develop the technologies to achieve the same independently. Today, ISRO is one of the six largest space agencies in the world.
3. IIM-A - Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad © Twitter satyakipatil
Touted to be the most popular and sought after business school in India, IIM-A was the product of Vikram Sarabhai’s another measure to promote growth, self-reliance and grassroot development in the private sector.
Established in 1961, it was the second IIM to come up on Indian soil with Vikram Sarabhai as the first Director of the institute. Set up with a vision to model committed management cadre for the nation, this is one of his greatest legacies to the country.
4. VSSC - Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre © Twitter RakshaRamaiah
Known as a major space research centre of ISRO, VSSC focuses on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, it was initially known as the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) but was renamed after its founder Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. he Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is one of the main research and development establishments within ISRO.
5. IGCAR - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research © Twitter youdle
One of the country’s premier nuclear research centres, IGCAR was established in 1971 under the aegis of Vikram Sarabhai. It is a dedicated centre that works exclusively for the pursuit of fast reactor science and technology.
Initially it was called the Reactor Research Centre (RRC) but was later renamed as Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) by former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi. The centre is engaged in a broad-based multidisciplinary programme of scientific research and advanced engineering directed towards the development of Fast Breeder Reactor technology in India.
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