QWrap: Mufti Sayeed No More, FTII Ruckus, Netflix in India & More
Here’s a quick wrap of the day’s top stories.
1. FTII Unrest – Students Protest on Gajendra Chauhan’s First Day
The police used force to disperse and round up a group of about 40 FTII students protesting against TV actor and BJP member Gajendra Chauhan, who is expected to take charge as the institute’s Chairman on Thursday.
2. J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Breathes His Last
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Thursday morning. J&K Education Minister Naeem Akhtar confirmed the news a little after 8 am. He was 79.
3. Priyanka Chopra Bags the People’s Choice Award for Quantico
Priyanka Chopra has bagged the ‘Favourite Actress in a New TV Series’ trophy at the People’s Choice Awards 2016 for her leading role in the American TV thriller series Quantico.
4. The ‘Martyrdom’ of Lt Col EK Niranjan: Noble Sacrifice or Error?
The Telegraph has asked a politically incorrect question in its editorial on Thursday. Did Lt Col EK Niranjan, the NSG bomb squad commander and only officer to be killed in the Pathankot attacks, deserve the honour of being a martyr?
5. “We Want Justice For Hema and Chintan Upadhyay”, Says Their Friend
What are “facts”? How can newspapers constantly publish contradictory statements with no responsibility? How can justice be done in a murder case by assassination of character without proof? Asks Hema and Chintan’s friend.
6. Apurvi Chandela Wins Silver in Shooting World Cup Finals
Young Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela has won the silver medal in women’s 10m air rifle event of the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals.
7. Everything You Need to Know About Netflix in India
Netflix is here folks, and chances are we will be able to stream global video content like never before. The company has announced its Indian availability for consumers on Android, iOS and desktop.
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