The Hindu: 05/28/18

Monday, May 28, 2018

Ex-CMs Mulayam, Akhilesh move SC for time to vacate official homes

Former UP chief ministers Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking “appropriate time” for vacating t
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Sterlite Copper to be permanently closed, says Tamil Nadu government

13 people were killed in Thoothukudi last week when the police opened fire on anti-Sterlite protesters.
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Portugal considers allowing euthanasia, assisted suicide

The Iberian nation could become one of just a handful of countries in the world to permit euthanasia under certain circumstances.
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Pakistan summons India’s Deputy High Commissioner over Gilgit-Baltistan

The Pakistan cabinet on May 21 approved the Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018 to integrate the region of Gilgit-Baltistan into the federal structure of the country.
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Freedom to Choose: the history of abortion laws in Ireland

Ireland has voted by a landslide to legalise abortion in its sixth referendum on the issue
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In talks with US about H1B, H4 visas, says Sushma Swaraj

India has rescued 90,000 Indians in distress worldwide, she said at the Ministry’s annual press conference
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Ivanka Trump Wins China Trademarks, Then Her Father Vows to Save ZTE

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RSS invites Pranab Mukherjee to address its workers in Nagpur

The RSS has invited former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee to address newly recruited RSS workers on June 7 in Nagpur. Mr. Mu
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As re-poll looms, Italy to usher in technocrat as PM amid political chaos

President Sergio Mattarella all set to appoint a pro-austerity economist Carlo Cottarelli to the post
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Metro Fe(male)s

The ladies compartment on the metro is yet to become an exclusive space that keeps men out

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Chief Of Command wins feature

Chief Of Command (Akshay Kumar up), won the Governor’s Gold Cup, the feature event of the races held here on Monday (May. 28). The winner is owned by

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Spirit And Truth for Extra Day Cup

Spirit And Truth runs with a good chance in the Extra Day Cup (1,500m), the feature event of the extra day’s races to be held here on Tuesday (May 29

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Lady In Lace, Pioneer, Termerity, Rikki Tikki Tavi and Charmaine shine

Lady In Lace, Pioneer, Termerity, Rikki Tikki Tavi and Charmaine shone when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (May 28)Inner sand:1000m

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Former Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk named Pakistan’s caretaker PM

Pakistan’s former chief justice Nasirul Mulk was on Monday named as the country’s caretaker Prime Minister for a two-month period, ending the politi
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SC refuses to intervene in Kerala's 100% nativity criterion in medical admissions

The Bench gave Kozhikode-based KMCT Medical College the liberty to approach the State High Court
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Formally convey policy regarding Indo-Pak series, BCCI requests Govt.

BCCI has repeatedly clarified its stance that it won’t be able to engage in bilateral contests unless the government gives clearance.

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England recall Jennings for Pakistan finale as Stoneman dropped

Stoneman, who has been short of runs for Surrey so far this season, managed just 13 in total in his two innings during the first Test.

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What is ‘vog’, caused by the Hawaii volcano explosion?

Volcanic smog, or air pollution, is created by vapour, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide gas released from Kilauea
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ECI terms reports of EVM malfunction as ‘exaggerated projections of reality’

The Election Commission has released a statement on the alleged malfunctioning of EVMs during the by-polls. Here is the statement:“News reports surfac
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Bandh call for farm loan waiver has little impact

Normal life not affected across State, vehicles ply
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Poll panel goes by CIC order terming national parties as ‘public authorities’

The Election Commission on Monday said it goes by the Central Information Commission’s June 2013 order that “national” parties would be deemed publi
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Pakistan names former chief justice as interim PM until election

Justice Mulk, who also served as the interim chief of the Election Commission of Pakistan, will head a technocratic government until elections as the current government and parliament will be dissolved on Thursday.
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Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda resigns from Biju Janata Dal

The dissident MP has won from the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency twice as a BJD candidate.
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Patient admitted with symptoms similar to Nipah virus at Goa hospital

The state-run Goa Medical College(GMC) hospital near Panaji, on Monday, quarantined a native of Kerala who travelled to Goa by train after he develo
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Photo journalist dead

Photo journalist Keshav Vitla passed away here on Monday. He was 56 and was suffering from renal problem.Born in Vitla in Dakshina Kannada district, h
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Where's Messi? Tributes missing in his native Argentina city

The football star moved out of Rosario 18 years ago to make his name in Barcelona

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Sunanda Pushkar case: Prosecution says it has ‘sufficient material’ to prove cruelty charges against Tharoor

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal reserved the order for June 5 after a brief argument by the prosecutor in the case.
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Five things we learned from IPL 2018

Five things we learned from the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League, after Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's final: Big

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Bandh call has little impact

Normal life not affected, vehicles ply
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Poll panel goes by CIC order terming national parties as ‘public authorities’

Pakistan names former chief justice as interim PM until election

Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda resigns from Biju Janata Dal

The dissident MP has won from the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency twice as a BJD candidate.
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First suspected case of Nipah virus in Goa

The state-run Goa Medical College(GMC) hospital near Panaji, on Monday, quarantined a native of Kerala who travelled to Goa by train after he develo
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Cricket, comedy, and ducks!

‘What the Duck’ is a show for cricket fans, by a cricket fan, says Vikram Sathaye, enthused about the third season of the show

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With a prayer on parched lips....

As Delhi warms up to yet another scorching Ramzan, here are some interesting vignettes that define the month for the faithful and the flawed

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Photo journalist dead

Photo journalist Keshav Vitla passed away here on Monday. He was 56 and was suffering from renal problem.Born in Vitla in Dakshina Kannada district, h
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R.R. Nagar polls: Long queues outside many booths

Rajarajeshwarinagar (R.R. Nagar) went to the polls on Monday, two weeks after being postponed by the Election Commission of India. This was after over
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Pakistani PM rejects Opposition protest over Gilgit-Baltistan Order

Civil rights groups in Pakistan have criticised the order. A complete strike was observed across Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday on the call of the joint Opposition to protest against the order.
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Lingering mujra days

Even though the era of dancing girls and their patrons has faded into oblivion, some memories continue to haunt

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A footnote in rail heritage soon?

Unless the protests of its employees, who are parents of children in its schools, are heard favourably, the Southern Railway was to close all the sch

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Three soldiers injured in IED blast in Shopian

Three soldiers were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials
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How Chennai’s Arasankazhani lake was saved

It took Environmentalist Foundation of India six years to restore Arasankazhani lake. The founder explains the process behind it
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A footnote in rail heritage soon?

Unless the protests of its employees, who are parents of children in its schools, are heard favourably, the Southern Railway was to close all the sch
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‘I knew I couldn’t take my health for granted’

Mindful eating, yoga, and functional training helped Nanditta S Mahdevia shed weight

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Why did you gain all the weight back?

Because the battle is deeper than the bulge

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While exercising, location matters too

A city’s topography is almost always a bit of a memory map. Here is the coffee nook where you once met your first love, holding hands and playing foo

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Coconut water, the perfect summer quencher

Forget the straw and the plastic-bottle variety — just lop the top off and let the sweet-salt coconut water be that perfect summer quencher it was meant to be

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Manforce

When bro culture becomes so ridiculous you copyright it

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Rag pickers

My mother-in-law was returning from a discourse that she had attended, given by her teacher and spiritual mentor. In the course of his talk, he menti

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U.S. Markets Close for Holiday, and May Jobs Numbers Come Out

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Fidelity, Bruised From Crises, Searches for Life After Mutual Funds

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More Jobs Will Be Cleared for Takeoff. Aspiring Pilots Are Ready.

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China invites Iran to attend SCO summit

The invitation to Mr. Rouhani at a crucial time after the U.S. withdrew from the nuclear deal signed in 2015 between Iran, the European Union and the P5+1 group (five permanent members of the UN Security Council, plus Germany), of which China is a member.
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Decoding the deadly Nipah virus

What is the disease all about and how is it transmitted?
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South Korea’s Moon calls for more impromptu talks with N.Korea

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday there could be more impromptu talks with North Korea including summits between pre-arranged dialo
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Afghan, Pakistani military officials renew push for peace

The Afghan delegation was led by the national security adviser, Hanif Atmar, and also included the intelligence chief and other officials.
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Lava covers potentially explosive well at Hawaii geothermal plant

Lava has never engulfed a geothermal plant anywhere in the world and the potential threat is untested, according to the head of the state's emergency management agency. Local residents fear an explosive emission of deadly hydrogen sulfide and other gases should wells be ruptured.
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