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Looks like we aren’t done with the freak dust storms just yet. Sunday evening’s dust and thunderstorms wreaked havoc, leaving behind a trail of destruction in its aftermath. At least 41 people died in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Kolkata.
This is the second big dust storm in India this month. The first gust of these frightful thunders on 2 May killed at least 110 persons.
The hill states of Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh are likely to receive thunderstorms on Monday, while parts of Rajasthan may witness dust storms. So, stay prepared, people!
Bidding Adieu
For football fans, Sunday was a heavy day. After being in-charge for almost 22 years, Arsene Wenger gave his final Premier League act in a stadium in England where Arsenal faced Huddersfield. Once the action was underway, a plane flew over the ground carrying the banner "Merci Arsene – we'll miss you.”
In the 22nd minute, the entire ground stood to applaud Wenger, whose achievements – including three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and a 49-game unbeaten run –were celebrated in a song by the travelling North London supporters. And to top it off, Arsenal won 1-0 in the 1,235th game under Wenger’s tutelage.
Fate of Karnataka Hangs in the Balance
It is a big day for Karnataka politics on Tuesday – the ramifications of which will be felt at the national level. On Saturday, six out of nine exit polls predicted a BJP win in the state Assembly elections. But in Karnataka's case, it seems no one can really tell till the last minute.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared that this election was going to be his last.
IPL Fever
Chennai Super Kings have sealed their spot in the IPL playoffs after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rajasthan Royals thumped Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. Jos Buttler once again continued his red-hot form with 94 not out.
This is the first win for Rajasthan Royals since 2012 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Say What!
Girl students of Delhi Public School, Rohini, were reportedly asked to wear slips to conceal their bras in the weekly assembly, so that boys were not distracted. This senseless and intrusive dress code also includes only skin coloured bras so that the undergarment is not visible.
And it gets even more absurd – the students were asked to have more buttons stitched onto their shirts to ensure that no skin is visible even through the space between the buttons.
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