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Censor board justifies ‘censoring’ movie subtitles
The censor board on Monday justified its decision to censor movie’s subtitles, claiming it was to discourage filmmakers from inserting additional words after certification. The Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) filed its affidavit in the Bombay High Court today in response to a petition by the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA). The producers’ […]..Read More
Rupee at an all-time low: Breaches 70-mark against US dollar for the first time
The rupee breached the 70-mark for the first time against US dollar on Tuesday, continuing its falling streak from yesterday when it crashed a mammoth 110 paise amid fears of an economic crisis in Turkey. The rupee hit an all-time low of 70.08 during the intra-day trading today. It had recorded its biggest intra-day fall […]..Read More
Most liveable Indian cities ranked: Pune, Navi Mumbai & Greater Mumbai take top 3 slots
Pune, Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai from Maharashtra were ranked as India’s three most liveable places on the government’s inaugural ‘Ease of Living Index’, released on Monday. In contrast, Rampur in Uttar Pradesh figured at the bottom of the liveability index released by the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry. Chennai has been ranked 14th, while […]..Read More
Video: Over 40,000 throng to IKEA store on Day 1, chaos ensues both inside & outside
An estimated 40,000 plus people visited IKEA’s first India store in Hyderabad on opening day on Thursday, resulting in a stampede-like situation inside and major traffic congestion outside. The world’s leading Swedish home furnishings retailer received a staggering response from customers on day one. Although the company declined to share the numbers relating to the […]..Read More
Maharashtra Bandh: Internet services suspended in Pune district
Internet services were suspended in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Thursday to prevent rumour-mongering in wake of the Maratha quota agitation. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandip Patil told news agency PTI the Internet services were temporarily suspended in seven tehsils of the district – Baramati, Shirur, Khed, Junnar, Maval, Bhor, and Daund. The step was taken […]..Read More