A S Kashyap The micro-blogging site has finally given access to its vast database to a selected pool of researchers to study tweets and find answers to a variety of issues.
As part of its ambitious data grant programme, Twitter is allowing academic researchers across various fields to “go back and study things” over, with almost a decade of historical data, Washington Post reported.
Filmmaker Megna Gulzar, who is directing a film based on Aarushi Muder case, has reportedly teamed up with Tabu again for the film.
When asked to confirm the news, Meghna didn’t deny the news, but said: “I am unable to comment on that right now. I am extremely sorry.”
Sources close to the project, which is scripted by Vishal Bhardwaj who is also co-producing the film, said that Tabu is part of the project titled “Talwar” along with Irrfan. “About 80 percent of the shoot is completed,” said a source.
Actress Marcia Strassman, known for her roles in “Welcome Back, Kotter” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”, died here. She was 66.
Strassman, who was battling breast cancer, died at her home here Friday, confirmed her sister Julie Strassman and friend, director Bob Weide, reports hollywoodreporter.com
Renowned British rock band Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and drummer Charlie Watts, currently in Australia for their 14 On Fire world tour, took time off from their busy schedule to visit the Bradman Museum and were also shown the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) 2015 World Cup trophy here Sunday.
They were taken for an exclusive tour of the famous museum by John Bradman, son of Australia legend Don Bradman.
People facing mental health challenges are twice as likely to contract heart diseases, found a research.
Psychiatric medications, unhealthy activities and access to health care are three major factors that account for the increased risk, the findings showed.
“This population is at high risk, and it is even greater for people with multiple mental health issues,” said lead author of the study Katie Goldie from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto in Canada.
For the study, the researchers used data from the Canadian Community Health Survey.
South Korean prosecutors Monday demanded a death penalty for the captain of the Sewol ferry that sank in April, killing more than 300 people.
Lee Joon-seok, 69, was indicted on charges of murdering more than 300 passengers as he was the first to be rescued as the ill-fated ship was sinking off South Korea’s southern coast April 16, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Prosecutors also asked a district court to sentence three crew members, including the first mate, to life in prison for the same charge.
An RSS man, Manohar Lal Khattar toiled on the ground to build the organisation for last four decades till he was handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the first BJP government in Haryana.
The 60-year-old bachelor, known for his simple lifestyle and clean image, may be a first-time MLA but he has earned himself the reputation of a tough task master with a no-nonsense approach while working behind-the-scenes in key positions in BJP and is admired for organisational skills.
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Eight persons were killed today and seven others injured when the jeep in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Roshiya crossing, 25 km from the district headquarters, police said.
The victims were on their way to Omkarreshwar for a pilgrimage when the mishap took place around 12 noon on Indore-Icchapur State Highway.
All of them are related to each other and belong to Pune and Bhusawal (Maharashtra), Khandwa SP, Manoj Sharma said.
Among the deceased, three are men along with as many women besides two children, police said.
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly harassed and thrown out of a running train by a youth in the neighbouring Shamli district, Government Railway Police said today. PTI photo for representation only
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly harassed and thrown out of a running train by a youth in the neighbouring Shamli district, Government Railway Police said today.
The incident took place yesterday when the victim was travelling to Rewari in Ajmer-Haridwar train, after a tour of Uttarakhand with her friends, Dy SP Ranjna Tyagi said.
With the north east monsoon active over south India, the weather office today forecast rain or thundershowers in the region tomorrow. AP file photo
With the north east monsoon active over south India, the weather office today forecast rain or thundershowers in the region tomorrow.
“Northeast monsoon has been vigorous over Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and south interior Karnataka and active over Tamil Nadu and Kerala,” the Regional Meteorological Department said.
Senior journalist and former Shiv Sena MP Bharatkumar Raut has said the party should sit in opposition and not have a post-poll alliance with BJP. PTI file photo
Senior journalist and former Shiv Sena MP Bharatkumar Raut has said the party should sit in opposition and not have a post-poll alliance with BJP.
“Shiv Sainiks put up boards appealing leaders to show self respect. Hope Shiv Sena leadership takes signals and prepare to sit in opposition,” Raut said in a post on Twitter.
Over 400 incumbent Lok Sabha members including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Lal Krishna Advani and Rajnath Singh have not yet declared their assets and liability details, according to an RTI reply. PTI file photo
Over 400 incumbent Lok Sabha members including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Lal Krishna Advani and Rajnath Singh have not yet declared their assets and liability details, according to an RTI reply.
Lok Sabha Secretariat said in an RTI query said the assets details of 401 members of Lok Sabha are still awaited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious projects such as the Clean India campaign and the MP Model Village scheme will be taken up during the high tea for NDA MPs this evening with a view to seek their support and participation for its success.
Along with refreshments, the MPs will be given ministerial presentations on PM’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) at the tea-party organised as part of Modi’s ‘Diwali Milan’.
Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that learning to dance on broadway stage was the proudest moment for him.
The ‘Harry Potter’ star told Jonathan Ross that he was the blankest canvas my dance teacher had ever seen, who taught him how to dance and he owe it all to him, the Daily Express reported.
The 25-year-old actor said that there’s never been a good time for him to go back when it wouldn’t cause some commotion or something and that he hopes to do a movie there and then just slips in.
Swedish Ambassador to India, Harald Sandberg, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Managing Director Mangu Singh unveiled the ‘Nobel Memorial Wall’ at the Rajiv Chowk metro station here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Swedish envoy lauded Noble Peace Prize winning laureate Kailash Satyarthi for his work.
“I think we should all express our admiration for the courageous work of Kailash Satyarthi and the people who work with him against child labour and for education and protection,” he said.
Sandberg also thanked the Delhi Metro for being an excellent partner.
Actor Mayank Gandhi and Goa-based bikini model Scarlett Rose have emerged as the winning couple of dating show ‘Splitsvilla 7’, beating Abhishek Malik and Khushi Bhatt in the finale.
Mayank, 30, who was known for his open display of affection for co-contestant Rashi Sharma on the show, says the win would have made him happier if he had his lady love by his side.
The northeast has an almost negligible presence in Delhi Police – just 39 personnel, or a mere 0.05 percent, from the eight states among the 80,000-strong force. Officials feel the number needs to be increased to help fight rising incidents of crimes against the northeastern community.
Five more people were arrested Sunday for attacking a police team Friday that left three cops injured in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.
With this, the total number of arrests has gone up to 10.
Inspector General of Police (Western Zone) Siddh Nath Gupta said: “We have arrested five more people in this connection. Two of them have been remanded in police custody and three sent to judicial custody.”
Police Saturday arrested five people who were remanded in judicial custody till Oct 14.
Defence analyst Commodore (retired) C. Uday Bhaskar on Sunday welcomed the recent clearing of defence deals worth Rs 80,000 crores by the Defence Acquisition Committee (DAC) and said that such a decision showed the strong intent of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi -led government.
Members of the Aam Aadmi Sena held a protest outside the residence of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley here on Sunday, urging him to disclose the names of foreign bank account holders.
“The whole country wants to know the names of the 800 people who have kept Rs 4,00,000 crore in the Swiss Banks. It is the money of the poor people. Central government should disclose the names of those 800 people,” a protester told ANI.
The Indian women’s hockey team core probables will undergo a preparatory camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from Sunday.
The camp, to be held till Dec 7, is in preparation for the Hockey World League Round 2 to be held in New Delhi Mar 7-15, 2015. Thirty-three probables have been selected for the camp.
Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Haider ” – a modern-day adaptation of “Hamlet” – won the People’s Choice Award in the Mondo Genre (world genre) at the ninth edition of Rome Film Festival here.
“Haider” also had an Italian premiere Oct 24. The film, produced by UTV Motion Pictures and VB Pictures, won the award Saturday.
“It truly affirms our belief that good cinema can transcend boundaries and this award puts ‘Haider’ on the global map,” Amrita Pandey, vice president and head of marketing and distribution – Studios, Disney India, said in a statement.
Singer-turned-fashion designer Jessica Simpson has posted a selfie of her new hairstyle, which is a few inches shorter than her usual length.
The 34-year-old made a surprise post on her Instagram page Saturday, reports eonline.com
Simpson captioned the picture saying, “Short hair don’t care, cut by my favourite @Roqchop and blondie by the best of all time @RitaHazan.”
Earlier, Simpson’s hair stylist, Roque Jimenez, gave her a long-length hairstyle during her wedding to former football player Eric Johnson.
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If Bollywood offering “Happy New Year” collected a whopping Rs.44.97 crore on the first day, its Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions jointly raked in Rs.2.39 score on the opening day. It’s said to be the highest collection for a dubbed Hindi film on the release day.
Riding on Shah Rukh Khan’s star power and the ensemble cast, this fun-filled drama put together by director Farah Khan entered the theatres Friday.
Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, who was recently nominated one of ambassadors for ‘Swachh Bharat’ (Clean India) campaign, Sunday unveiled a website to spread awareness about the programme and encourage people’s participation.
He took to the streets here Sunday to spruce up the ‘Swachh Bharat’ initiative.
“This is not an act of one time event, it is a translation of my pledge to keep neighbourhood clean, create many more ambassadors and collaborate with like minded people across the region to expand and sustain ‘Swachh Bharat’ movement,” Nagarjuna said in a statement.