1. Janata Parivar’s Four-Decade-Long Saga
The much-awaited merger of six parties was announced today. SP, JDU, JDS, and RJD were among the parties to merge. The new formation has its roots in the Janata Party. Here’s a look their journey over the decades.
2. Internet.org Can Exist With Net Neutrality: Zuckerberg #FreeTheNet
Amid a raging debate on equal Internet access for all, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg today rejected criticism that his internet.org programme, which has RCom as a partner in India, was against the concept of Net Neutrality. Read more about it here.
3. Revealed! The Real Reason Netaji’s Family Was Spied on
Jawaharlal Nehru may or may not have spied on Subhash Chandra Bose’s family long after Netaji was believed dead, but it wasn’t for the reason you think. That’s right. The Bose family harbours a secret weapon. And he puts James Bond to shame.
4. In Pictures: Titanic’s Sinking Continues to Fascinate and Haunt
In the early hours of 15 April 1912, the ship struck an iceberg and sank in the Atlantic Ocean, taking down more than 1,500 people with it. The pictures of the ill-fated Titanic continue to fascinate and haunt more than a 100 years after the super luxury ship sank. Check them out here.
5. Watch: Doubles Top Ranker Sania Gets Hero’s Welcome
Back in the country after a third successive WTA title triumph which catapulted her to the top of world doubles rankings, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza got a special welcome.
6. Priyanka Attends Bachchan Wedding, Brings Back Memories for Big B
Over a thousand guests attended the wedding reception of actor Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan in Delhi. But by far the most significant was Priyanka Gandhi. Read excerpts from The Telegraph’s piece by Rashid Kidwai.
7. My Choice: The “Third Gender” Speaks Out #FreeYourMind
You must have seen Deepika Padukone’s ‘My Choice’ video. How about this one on the ‘third gender’ that’s going viral?
8. Cleartrip Stands up for Net Neutrality: #FreeTheNet
The latest company to back the cause of Net Neutrality in India is Cleartrip. The travel website which was partnered Mark Zuckerberg’s pet project internet.org has backed out of the deal. Read their statement here.