1. Counsel Approach Two Courts, But no Bail for Kanhaiya
Kanhaiya Kumar’s lawyers have spent the whole day going from one court to the other, but all in vain. First, they approached the Supreme Court for his bail but the court refused to hear his plea and transferred it to the Delhi High Court which is hearing the sedition case. But even the Delhi High Court refused to hear the plea which is now likely to be heard only on Monday.
2. JNU Sedition Row Exposes Deep Divide and Ideological Fracture in India
The JNU sedition row has exposed a deep divide and ideological fracture in India. And it seems to be getting wider by the day. There are pro-JNU protests in Srinagar, counter protests by lawyers in Delhi, along with deep divisions within the media.
3. Movie Review: Sonam Kapoor is Stunning in and as ‘Neerja’
Sonam Kapoor is perfect as Neerja. She melts into her role as a bright-eyed, lively 23-year-old girl, who when faced with an extraordinary situation becomes a shining example of the indomitable human spirit and kindness. It’s easy to be prejudiced.
4. BCCI Tries to Buy Time, Appoints Thakur to Negotiate Lodha Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India invited all the big cricket bosses from across the country to discuss their next move regarding the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report. They sat behind closed doors of their headquarters in Mumbai for about four hours and came up with this.
5. Ring(ing) Bells of Caution: Why You Should Not Buy the Freedom 251
Rs 251 can buy you many things, but a Noida-based company that popped out of nowhere is giving you a smartphone – Freedom 251. The way this phone was launched and advertised throughout India is nothing short of hilarious. Here are some reasons not to fall for the Freedom 251.
6. Peter Failed Polygraph Test After Question on Sheena Was Asked
Peter Mukerjea, who is alleged to have conspired with his wife Indrani to murder the latter’s daughter Sheena Bora in April 2012, failed the polygraph test conducted on him by the CBI in December last year, The Quint has learnt.
7. Sting Video: “No Room for Negros” – Racism, Caught on Camera
To investigate the racism that exists in the by-lanes of a modern metropolitan city, The Quint went undercover. We posed as students seeking accommodation for 2 French and 5 African students. The reactions shocked us, but they were not very surprising.
8. The Harley Davidson HOG Rally Is a Visual Treat for Bike Lovers
Looking at a single Harley Davidson on the road is a visual treat in itself, but imagine seeing hundreds of them at once. Such was the sight when the 4th edition of India Hog rally took place in Goa, where Harley owners from across the country came together.
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