Killer Things: January 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015

BJP Complains Against Kumar Vishwas Over Alleged Sexist Remarks. Never Made Them, He Says

Hours after the BJP accused Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas of making derogatory remarks against Kiran Bedi, its chief ministerial candidate in Delhi, the AAP released the video of the speech to...

Tejaswini Kolhapure Blessed With Baby Girl

Tejaswini Kolhapure's niece, actress Shraddha Kapoor announced the news on Twitter

Former German president Richard von Weizsaecker dies at 94

BERLIN (AP) — Former German President Richard von Weizsaecker, who urged his country to confront its dark past, promoted reconciliation and denounced far-right violence during a 10-year tenure spanning the reunification of west and east, has died. He was 94.

VIDEO: Cumberbatch: Pardon convicted gay men

Benedict Cumberbatch and members of codebreaker Alan Turing's family are among those calling for thousands of men who were prosecuted for being gay to be pardoned.

Hawaizaada box office: With just Rs 75 lakhs in kitty, Ayushmann Khurrana starrer fails to take off!

If only good intentions could make a good movie, Vibhu Puri’s Hawaizaada would have been a super success. But sadly the Ayushmann Khurrana, Pallavi Sharda and Mithun Chakravorthy starrer has not exatly imprrsed the audiences. Though critics agree that the starcast of this movie has shown flashes of sincerity with their craft, the sloppy screenplay and haphazard direction has failed the effort. Blame it on the movie’s poor marketing strategy and oh-so-average music, Hawaizaada has managed to net in Rs 75 lakhs only, as far at the opening day figures are concerned.

The average occupancy on the first day across the country was 40-60 per cent, confirm the sources. It is expected that only one fact that could help in the favour of this movie is that cinegoers don’t have many choices. Trade Pundit had expected that this film will rake Rs 8 to Rs 12 crore but going by the response it looks difficult for the film to reach the mark on the first weekend.

Hawaizaada is based on the awe-inspiring story of Shivkar Talpade who had crafted the world’s first aircraft back in 1895. But the figures at the BO prove that the movie struggled to take off at the collection centers.

PM Modi Addresses Election Rally in Delhi's Vishwas Nagar: Highlights

BJP has stepped up its Delhi Assembly Election campaign with the party's top brass taking to the streets.

Sports for 2020 Games confirmed

Taekwondo and badminton are among the 22 sports confirmed for inclusion at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Eddie Redmayne Eyes Beach Vacation With Wife Post Oscars

Eddie Redmayne said he wants a beach vacation with wife Hannah Bagshawe after the Oscars.

Meet Jacqueline Fernandez's Valentine's Day Date

Jacqueline Fernandez's upcoming film Roy will release on February 13, a day before Valentine's Day

MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashes near Jamnagar in Gujarat, pilot safe

Jamnagar(Guj), Jan 31: A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Bed village in Jamnagar district today while the pilot managed to eject safely, police said. “A MiG-21 crashed at Rasoolnagar area near Bed village, 20-km from Jamangar city,” district superintendent of police Neeraj Badgujar told PTI.

“The pilot safely ejected and landed in tide-pool created by the sea water near the spot,” he said. The pilot, who sustained injuries, was later rescued by an IAF chopper, Badgujar said, adding police and fire brigade officials had reached the spot. No IAF officials were immediately available for comment. (IAF aircraft MiG-27 crashes in Rajasthan; one civilian injured but pilot ejects safely)

In 2012, two IAF choppers had collided and crashed near the same spot between Bed and Samrath villages and nine personnels had been killed.

A MiG-27 fighter aircraft crashed last Tuesday in Rajasthan’s Barmer district.

Indian Overseas Bank to Raise Rs 1,000 Crore via Bonds

Indian Overseas Bank plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore to augment additional Tier-I capital and also to strengthen its overall capital.

Gold Snaps 2-Day Falling Streak, Surges by Rs 250

After falling for two straight days, gold on Saturday staged a comeback to close Rs 250 higher at Rs 28,350 per 10 grams at the bullion market as jewellers made fresh buying at prevailing levels to me...

Royal household 'like Wolf Hall'

Clarence House is fraught with rivalries that have led to it being compared to the court of Henry VIII, according to a new biography of the Prince of Wales.

Clarke denies Australia rift reports

Captain Michael Clarke denies he is in dispute with Cricket Australia after making 51 on his return from surgery.

Imagine Dragons' bassist: Don't make Seahawks the hero

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Imagine Dragons bassist Ben McKee has a simple reason he wants the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl — he doesn't want to see the Seattle Seahawks made into heroes.

Serena Williams tames Maria Sharapova to win Australian Open 2015, her 19th major overall

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Serena Williams maintained her unbeaten record against Maria Sharapova to win Australian Open 2015 in Rod Laver Arena. Top-seed defeated World No. 2 Sharapova to register straight set 6-3, 7-6 (5) win that fetched her sixth Australian Open title and 19th grand slam overall. With this win she also gives her chance in chasing record 22 major won in women’s tennis history by Steffi Graf.

Right from the start to the last point won by Serena Williams, one can be well deducted out of this high-profile clash is – Serena Williams can lose to anybody but not Maria Sharapova. She looked extra motivated; her winning points had more authority and more dominance. Serena extended her winning streak to 17-2 against Sharapova, which is damaging her credentials as one of the greatest player of her generation.

The two players who were just cordial while being photographed at the beginning of the match made it quite clear about their mutual feelings for each other. But it was Serena who translated her off-field rivalry into great constructive game against the Russian player.

In the first set, Serena did not let Sharapova settle and took it easily 6-3 as the latter remained passive. The second set saw more of Sharapova being active in the game but her inability to shake Serena’s determination on her service games cost her title. Sharapova displayed good game of tennis only Serena was far better in every department of the game – from her intent to execution on court.

Serena Williams wins 6th Australian, 19th major title

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam title, continued her unbeaten run in six Australian Open finals and extended her decade-long domination of Maria Sharapova with a commanding 6-3, 7-6 (5) win on Saturday night.

Germany's Merkel says she doesn't see another Greek debt cut

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is underlining the refusal of Greece's European creditors to consider forgiving part of the debt-ridden country's rescue loans though stressing that Berlin's aim remains to keep Greece in the eurozone.

Australia skipper George Bailey 'not surprised' at India's below-par showing in Carlton tri-series

Australian captain George Bailey is 'not surprised' that India did not qualify for the tri-series final and said that concentrating on Test cricket before heading into the ODI event might have been the reason for their below-par showing.

India failed to win any of their matches against Australia and England, finally going down to the Eoin Morgan-led side by three wickets yesterday in the virtual semifinal to get knocked out.However, Bailey opions all's not lost for the Men in Blue before the World Cup.

"Not really. India would have been concentrating on Test cricket for a long amount of time whereas the English team have had a one-day build-up bit longer," he said when asked if he was surprised at India not making it to the finals. "India know they have another couple of weeks in Australia before the World Cup and they will just be building up their preparations," added Bailey.

Carlton tri-series: Spineless India crashout after three-wicket loss to England; goes winless Down Under for first time in 47 years

The hosts will take on England in the summit clash on Sunday but Bailey said that the outcome of the match will not have any bearing on how his team take on the arch-rivals in their World Cup opener on February 14.

"The conditions are so different from here to Melbourne that that won't have any real bearing," said Bailey. "It'd be nice to win though, absolutely. We play every game to win. We spoke as a group before the Hobart game about winning 13 games straight as a goal. So it'll be great to win," added Bailey.

"England are a very dangerous side because they don't rely too heavily on any one player. They look pretty well balanced. They look like they have clear game plans, a good pace attack and they bat deep.I guess we saw that from their losing early wickets and still being able to post a good total, which they did against us too in Sydney. They have got a really good mix at the moment," signed of Bailey.