1. Smoke and Litter: The Aftermath of Diwali
With air toxicity levels shooting up to an alarming rate this Diwali, one is left wondering if we are celebrating the festival of lights or a massively hazardous festival of polluting pyrotechnics.
2. PM Modi Arrives in London for his First Visit to the UK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Britain on Thursday afternoon for his maiden UK visit. Modi held bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister David Cameron at Chequers, meet industry leaders and address the Indian community at the Wembley Stadium.
3. Hong Kong Tycoon Grabs $48.5 M Diamond for Daughter at Sotheby’s
An exceptionally large blue diamond sold Wednesday for 48.6 million Swiss francs ($48.5 million) at Sotheby’s – a record price for any jewel at auction.
4. Bhai is Back with Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo
Salman Khan is back on the big screen with Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo. The Quint gives you five reasons that make Prem Ratan Dhan Payo an outdated film
5. Stumped! Yuvraj Singh Gets Engaged to Hazel Keech in Bali
Yuvraj Singh is now an engaged man. The 33-year old World Cup winner had a ‘surprise engagement’ in Bali on Diwali with actor and model Hazel Keech and his wedding is in fact planned for early next year.
6. Nawaz Sharif Celebrates Diwali, Sends Message of Brotherhood
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday attended an event to celebrate Diwali in Karachi. The function was organised by Pakistani Hindus residing in the port city of Karachi.
7. Girish Karnad Gets Death Threat for Tipu Comment, Apologises
Actor and playwright Girish Karnad has apologised after receiving death threats for his comment on Tipu Sultan. Karnad had recommended that the Kempegowda International Airport be renamed after Tipu Sultan.
8. Review: OnePlus X Has All The X-Factor You Need
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus X, a phone that is placed between the OnePlus One and the OnePlus 2.
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