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Extraordinary photos: The birth and partition of India

The Partition of India saw the carving up of the Indian subcontinent along sectarian lines, the massacre of millions and the rending asunder of a country into two, making it one of mankind’s greatest tragedies. 

While India celebrated its much-awaited freedom on August 15, 1947, after being subjugated by the British for close to two centuries, no one could forget the enormous human cost that we paid for it. 

On the occasion of India’s 70th Independence Day on August 15, 2016, we bring you some exceptional photos from that momentous era – from Partition to Freedom.

NEW INDIAN FLAG: Indian Mutiny Centenary - India this year celebrates the Centenary of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The Indians call it the "First war of Independence". This AP-photo shows the new Indian flag, a horizontal tricolour of saffron, white and green, flying from the minaretted battlements of the historic red fort at Delhi, India on August 16,1947, after being hoisted by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,the first prime minister of India. (AP Photo)

INDIA INDEPENDENCE PM NEHRU: Jawaharlal Nehru salutes the flag as he becomes independent India's first prime minister on August 15, 1947 during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, New Delhi, India. (AP Photo)

NEHRU 1947: Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru looks down on the crowd during India's Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, New Delhi, India, Aug. 15, 1947. (AP Photo)

INDIA NEHRU MOUNTBATTEN: Jawaharlal Nehru, left, and British Viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten, are shown at the Viceroy's independence day party for Americans in New Delhi, India, July 4, 1947. (AP Photo)

INDIA INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: In this photo released by the Indian Defence Ministry, people throng in to participate in India's first Independence Day celebrations at Raisina Hill in New Delhi in August, 1947. India celebrates its 70th Independence day on Aug. 15, 2016. (AP Photo)

LORD LADY MOUNTBATTEN WITH MAHATMA GANDHI: Lord and Lady Mountbatten are seen with Mahatma Gandhi, center, in the garden of the Viceregal lodge in New Delhi, India, March 31, 1947.  Lord Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India, and Gandhi discuss points in the transfer of government from British to Indian rule. (AP Photo)

INDIA INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: In this photo released by the Indian Defence Ministry, people throng in to participate in India's first Independence Day celebrations at Raisina Hill in New Delhi in August 1947. India celebrates its 70th Independence day on Aug 15, 2016. (AP Photo)

INDIA 70TH ANNIVERSARY: Hundreds of Muslim refugees crowd atop a train leaving New Delhi for Pakistan in this September 1947 file photo. India will celebrate its 70th anniversary of Independence from Britian on Sunday,  Aug 15, 2016. The day also marks the division of the British empire into officially Muslim Pakistan and largely Hindu India. That division was accompanied by bloody religious riots in 1947, the memories of which haunt freedom celebrations. (AP Photo)

INDIA CONFERENCE: From left, Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru, Vice President of India's Interim Government, Earl Mountbatten, Viceroy of India and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, President of the Muslim League discuss Britain's plan for India at the historic India Conference in New Delhi, June 2, 1947. (AP Photo)

India Round Table Conference: Lord Louis Mountbatten, Viceroy of India, met with seven Indian leaders in the study of the Viceregal Lodge, New Dlhi, India, June 2, 1947, to discuss the British Government's plan for the Seperation of India. Seated left to right clockwise around the table; Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar, Communications Member of the Interim Government (also representing the Muslim League);Sardar Baldev Singh, War Member (representing Sikhs); Achatya Kripalani, President of the All India Congress Party; Sardar Patel, Home, Information and Broadcast Member (for Congress); Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru, Vice President of the Interim Government; Lord Louis Mountbatten; Muhammad Ali Jinnah, President of the Muslim League; Liaquat Ali Khan, Finance Member (also for Muslim League). (AP Photo)

INDIA INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: In this photo released by the Indian Defence Ministry, Governor General Lord Mountbatten salutes India's National flag as Edwina Mountbatten, second right, and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, right, look on during India's first Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi in August 1947. India celebrates its 70th Independence day on Aug 15, 2016. (AP Photo)

PRIME MINISTER NEHRU: Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, center, holds a mace of gold in his hand presented to him on the eve of Indian independence in New Delhi, India on Aug. 14, 1947. On his forehead are white markings of his Brahmin caste painted on with fingers during a puja, a prayer service. (AP Photo)

MOUNTBATTEN 1947: Lord and Lady Mountbatten, centre right, ride in a coach with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, seated on canopy at extreme left, at India's Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, Aug. 15, 1947. At right are three women and a small boy saved by the Mountbattens from the crowd of a quarter of a million who broke up the Independence Day military parade. (AP Photo)

India Last British Troops: Britain's Earl Mountbatten, in naval uniform, left, salutes the colours as he inspects the farewell parade of the last battalions of the British Army, stationed in Delhi, in the forecourt of Government House, Delhi, Dec. 19, 1947. The last battalions are from the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the East Lancashire regiments. (AP Photo)

Riots in India, Refugees Leaving: Hundreds of Muslim refugees jam inside and atop the coaches of this train leaving the New Delhi area for Pakistan on Sept. 27, 1947. (AP Photo)

GANDHI BIRTHDAY: Mahatma Gandhi, center, accompanied by Abha Gandhi, left, and Dr. Sushila Nayyar, right, one of his attendants during his present illness, is shown walking in the garden of Birla House, New Delhi, India, October 2, 1947, as he celebrates his 78th birthday. H.S. Suhrawardy, former chief minister of Bengal Province, is at extreme left, rear. (AP Photo)

INDIA 70TH ANNIVERSARY: Hundreds of Muslim refugees crowd atop a train leaving New Delhi for Pakistan in this 1947 file photo. India will celebrate its  50th anniversary of Independence from Britian on Friday Aug.  15, 1997. The day also marks the division of the British empire into officially Muslim Pakistan and largely Hindu India. That division was accompanied by bloody religious riots in 1947, the memories of which haunt freedom celebrations. (AP Photo)

INDIA INDEPENDENCE: India Independence: Members of the constitutional assembly listen to a speech of Lord Mountbatten in 1947 in New Delhi, India. First bench, front right, is Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, front left is defense minister Sardar Swaran Singh. Person in between not identified. (AP Photo) --- Unabhaengigkeit Indien: Die Verfassungsgebende Versammlung in New Delhi waehrend der Rede von Lord Mountbatten 1947 in Neu Delhi. Vorne rechts sitzt Premierminister Jawaharlal Nehru und vorne links Verteidigungsminister Sardar Swaran Singh. (AP Photo)

Last British Troops in India: Britain's Earl Mountbatten, in naval uniform,centre, salutes the colours during the farewell march past of the last battalions of the British Army, stationed in Delhi, in the forecourt of Government House, Delhi, Dec. 19, 1947. The last battalions are from the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the East Lancashire regiments. (AP Photo)

INDIA INDEPENDENCE: India Independence: Lord Mountbatten speaks to the constitutional assembly in New Delhi, India, in 1947. (AP Photo)

India Unrest 1947: Armed soldiers guard Muslim refugees trudging through the rain along Chelmsford Road, New Delhi, Sept. 9, 1947. On left behind soldiers are bodies of three persons killed. (AP Photo)

Mohandas Gandhi: Members of the House Armed Services committee touring military installations abroad visit Mahatma Gandhi at New Delhi on Oct. 23, 1947. From left to right: Rep. W. Sterling Cole, (R-N.Y.), of Bath, New York; Rep. Walter Norblad, (R-Ore.); Gandhi; Rep. Errett P. Scrivner, (R-Kas), Charles R. Clason (R-Mass.), of Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo)

Lady Mountbatten and Mrs. Sarojini Naidu: Lady Mountbatten, left, wife of the viceroy of India, chats with Mrs. Sarojini Naidu, top-ranking member of the Congress Party high command, in the garden of the viceregal lodge at New Delhi, India, April 17, 1947. Mrs. Naidu is famed in India for her poetry and oratory. (AP Photo)

New Delhi Muslims: Muslims evacuated from the dangerous zones in New Delhi, Sept. 9, 1947, gather in a debris littered field and wait in the rain for authorities to decide what will be done with them. Photo was made in the Pakistan area. (AP Photo)

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MP chief minister slammed over ‘flood Olympics’ photo

What started off as a display of concern for the people of his flood-affected state by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan ended in him being widely ridiculed on social media. The MP chief minister was visiting affected areas and families of Madhya Pradesh, who have been adversely hit by non-stop torrential downpour leading to over a 100 villages in Rewa and Satna district being virtually devastated by floods on Sunday. However, his efforts to survey the scene and help people came to a nought when a photograph showing policemen carrying him through ankle-deep muddy water while inspecting the MP floods went viral on social media.

Chauhan, who was is crisp white trousers and white shoes, hadn’t even managed to get a blob of mud on his pristine clothing and was carried aloft through muddy water, followed by his policemen, party workers and government officials.

The photo shows him smiling, with his arms around two policemen who are carrying him. 

No sooner did the photo go viral on Twitter that people started to ridicule him, lambasting him for his insensitivity.

Here are some reactions from Twitterati over the MP chief minister’s photo:

India minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan ridiculed for 'flood Olympics' - BBC News https://t.co/MfwRpUHk3k #wots pic.twitter.com/1OX7K1i0CI

— What's on the Social (@wotstoday)

August 22, 2016

@TheLallantop @MrinalPande1 @ChouhanShivraj Why is this mot viral where he is bare foot pic.twitter.com/6IeIbIukSg

— ANIL TANDON (@ANILTANDON23)

August 22, 2016

आज कल पाँव ज़मीन पर नहीं पड़ते मेरे ..... #shivrajsinghchauhan pic.twitter.com/dXmmzwtOf2

— तुषार (@tushar0022)

August 22, 2016

#shivrajsinghchauhan Aapke jute dikhe, bahut saph  hai .. inhe zameen par mat utaariega .. mailay ho jayenge...😁 pic.twitter.com/TwM61xMir6

— Kumar Sumit (@KumarSumit2)

August 22, 2016

Aerial survey of MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan in flood hit areas. pic.twitter.com/8ULqd9Z0aT

— Iftikhar Gilani (@iftikhargilani)

August 22, 2016

Shivraj Singh Chauhan- Winner of Gold Medal in FLOOD OLYMPICS being carried by his coaches for Victory Lap!! pic.twitter.com/v6CPgsdRHc

— Rosy (@rose_k01)

August 21, 2016

.@ChouhanShivraj पुलिस वालों के कंधे चढ़कर बाढ़ का जायजा लेने पहुंचे तो फोटो हो गई वायरल https://t.co/QVflkfKDl5 pic.twitter.com/visnyZAEsZ

— The Lallantop (@TheLallantop)

August 22, 2016

#shivrajsinghchauhan https://t.co/C66bG6VxjS

— Sarv (@TheMajNS)

August 22, 2016

Chill guys, Shivraj Singh Chauhan was just living the tourism tagline of his state. MP mein dil hua #BachheSa! pic.twitter.com/hVbWZQWs3a

— Aaqib Raza Khan (@aaqibrk)

August 22, 2016

Shivraj Singh Chauhan, in a rare picture, being evicted from a water park 😂😂😱 @AkhileshFan @LkoSupriya @brajeshlive pic.twitter.com/iiSgL2xwww

— Anshuman Singh. (@RajaAnshuman)

August 22, 2016

Our love affair with Shivraj Singh Chauhan continues. @dbpostnews Front Page today. @anilscribe @angshukanta pic.twitter.com/mn5MnlzweZ

— deep halder (@daipayanhalder)

August 22, 2016

@narendramodi  sir, I have great respect for you and you are there for aam admi, but please take action against shivraj singh chauhan

— Karan (@karan_chauna29)

August 22, 2016

This is so shameful & inhuman. Was he there for the aerial view of the flood affected area. #shivrajsinghchauhan https://t.co/yTj8iJ5Inf

— Anji (@AnjaliGupta527)

August 22, 2016

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India loves PV Sindhu: Social media goes crazy after her

PV Sindhu. Photo: AP

When Pusarla Venkata Sindhu won a gold medal at the 2012 Asian junior badminton championships, her cricketing hero Sachin Tendulkar presented her with a car.

One can only guess at the reception the 21-year-old player will receive when she returns into the arms of 1.3 billion Indians after becoming the country's most successful female Olympian with her silver-medal performance in Rio.

The fact that she had been beaten 19-21 21-12 21-15 by Spanish world number one Carolina Marin in the final mattered little for a country that until Friday had won a solitary bronze at these Games.

The Hyderabadi got a taste of what her life will be from now on when she was pulled and prodded as she made her way through a throng of reporters desperate to hang on to every word coming out of her mouth.

"I'm really, really happy because my ultimate goal was to get a medal at the Olympics," she said as she clung on to the silver medal around her neck.

"I thought it would be a gold but never mind, it's still a silver. I never thought I would make it to here... overall I am happy."

"I am the first Indian to get a silver medal at these Olympics so that's great to hear and I'm really very proud of my country," she added.

"This medal was important to inspire Indians as there are many players coming up who in the future will succeed." (Text: Reuters & Agencies)

Check out how Twitter reacted to PV Sindhu's super effort at Rio Olympics:

Congrats for the Silver @Pvsindhu1. Very well fought. Your accomplishment at #Rio2016 is historic & will be remembered for years.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

August 19, 2016

Hats off to you #PVSindhu .... I have become a great fan of yours ... Congratulations !

— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini)

August 19, 2016

We're all happy that she(#PVSindhu got a silver medal,hope next time she goes for gold- PVV Laxmi, PGopichand’s Wife pic.twitter.com/ylPeY5RlxW

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

#PVSindhu poses with her Silver medal in Badminton Women's singles in Rio #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/mf53zYJx9P

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

We are very happy, #Sindhu is 1 of youngest women player to have bagged a silver medal at Olympics: #Sindhu's Mother pic.twitter.com/THxUClTBxJ

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

भारतीय परम्परा और खेल भावना, न कोई सिल्वर न कोई गोल्ड,सब हैँ अनमोल congratulations @PVSindhu_winning heart #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/RaE1pO2wA9

— CHAKRAVARTY NAVIN (@59_NAVIN)

August 19, 2016

T 2353 -#PVSindhu you played your heart out ! All of India is so so proud of you .. Thank for giving us that moment of pride !!!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)

August 19, 2016

#Rio2016 : PV Sindhu wins Silver in Women’s Singles Badminton pic.twitter.com/qIONdWOUxl

— Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive)

August 19, 2016

#PVSindhu ensures the #IND flag is flying high again in #Rio2016. What an incredible fighter! pic.twitter.com/9mohpzsBya

— FirstpostSports (@FirstpostSports)

August 19, 2016

She played really great game. Lost 1st game and even then won over PV Sindhu https://t.co/otA7JO7HyB

— AJEET KUMAR (@ajeet19rock)

August 19, 2016

PV Sindhu's biggest achievement: making people who swear by cricket cheer for badminton.

— Nimish Dubey (@nimishdubey)

August 19, 2016

Happy to see that people have come in large no at Central Park,Delhi to cheer for PV Sindhu & support #SindhuForGold pic.twitter.com/2h62gcbxV6

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP)

August 19, 2016

#Rio2016 #PGopichand #PVSindhu you have etched a Gold Standard in Indian Badminton by bringing home the Silver pic.twitter.com/g7h7U3Q4AY

— JAMEEL AHMED (@JAMEEL_255)

August 19, 2016

#SakshiMalik #PVSindhu made history and India proud. Salute to both girls. Beti hai to medal hai. Beti bachao beti khilao.

— Aditya Nashier (@adityanashier)

August 19, 2016

In Pics: @Pvsindhu1 creates history, wins silver medal in #Olympics https://t.co/GebGvonmlY #RioWithTOI pic.twitter.com/doxdgjbdK3

— 9xm News (@9xm_News)

August 19, 2016

What she(PV Sindhu) performed here under pressure is phenomenal:coach Gopichand #SindhuForGold #Rio2016 #GoldRushRio https://t.co/YurWvStR0x

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow)

August 19, 2016

#PVSindhu Its not a Loss... its a Super Win for *PVSindhu.2 take world no.1 till 3rd game was just amazing..Hats off to this Shuttle Queen.

— gopal mahore (@gmtheone)

August 19, 2016

Dear India, this is what our women can achieve if we don’t kill them: https://t.co/ERsxd18Ysp#PVSindhu #SakshiMalik pic.twitter.com/MDKX5p96SV

— ScoopWhoop (@ScoopWhoop)

August 19, 2016

This is what #Sindhu has to learn how to shout scream against opponent to get them down: #Sindhu's Father PV Ramana pic.twitter.com/6Gt2q4vyrP

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

सोना तो नही जीता लेकिन भारत वाशियो का दिल जरूर जित लिया देश की बेटी पर गर्व है Pv sindhu proud for you pic.twitter.com/huCk3A6ThY

— kishan saini (@kishans88755680)

August 19, 2016

#PVSindhu You are pride of India Today's you gave us reason to cheers congratulations PV Sindhu well played

— Aman Kumar dwivedi (@amantweet)

August 19, 2016

Carolina Marin - #Gold PV Sindhu - #Silver Shobha De - Burnol 😂#badminton #Rio2016

— Vaibhav Tickoo (@TickooVaibhav)

August 19, 2016

#PVSindhu bags first ever Olympic Silver in Badminton for India at #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/078Id2kf9y

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

It is joyful moment for us. Very proud. Many congratulations to #PVSindhu and her family: Rajyavardhan Rathore pic.twitter.com/9Dekz18BtY

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

One of our athletes is World no 2 now. At the level of Olympics, Indian flag was unfurled high, proud moment for us- Rajyavardhan Rathore

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

well played golden girl PV.Sindhu👏gud luck for nxt time👍thanks to playing for nation 🙏 🇮🇳congrtz marina💐👍 #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/h038gxhesM

— ✨Mani✨ (@MANIAHISH)

August 19, 2016

Congratulation PV sindhu for silver medal you have done a great historical fight for gold .many many congrats . pic.twitter.com/5OzvxUcWyj

— Rohatash kumar (@rohatash07)

August 19, 2016

PV Sindhu has now won an Olympic Silver and this. #Rio2016 #badminton #ThankYouSindhu https://t.co/JSUPbjuBRn

— Mr.Shooter (@TeraPeeyo)

August 19, 2016

PV Sindhu Brings Home The Silver After A Nail Biting Final. Here’s The Final Score https://t.co/wpDd478LOw

— Snotting.com (@snottingcom)

August 19, 2016

I salute Sindhu, entire country is behind her: Ranveer Singhhttps://t.co/fP77TLnUG0 pic.twitter.com/cJQH6TskFI

— IE entertainment (@ieEntertainment)

August 19, 2016

FLASH: MP CM Shivraj Chouhan announces Rs 50 lakh prize money for #PVSindhu as she bags first-ever Silver in Badminton for India at #Rio2016

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 19, 2016

literally yaar ! loved the match to watch, well played PV Sindhu!!! https://t.co/bjIVa2Vvxj

— Sachi Baddur (@Baddursachi333)

August 19, 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi congratulates PV Sindhu for her performance at the Rio Olympics #SuperSindhu https://t.co/WtLcQ3PfGc

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow)

August 19, 2016

Congratulations PV Sindhu for winning Silver Medal at Rio Olympics 2016!!!!!#PVSindhu #Silver #SindhuStorm

— ComfyBus (@comfybusindia)

August 19, 2016

@SrBachchan Sir hope we see your selfie with PV Sindhu and Sakshi soon

— Chinmay (@chinmays_83)

August 19, 2016

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How Twitter reacted to Sindhu’s smashing victory

P V Sindhu: Photo: Getty Images

India's badminton star PV Sindhu has assured India of at least a silver medal in the ongoing Rio Olympics, as she booked her place in the finals of the women's singles event with a straight-game victory over Nozomi Okuhara of Japan here on Thursday.

Sindhu, the two-time bronze medallist at World Championship, registered an emphatic 21-19, 21-10 victory in the thrilling semi-final contest that lasted 49 minutes to become only the second woman player in badminton to win an Olympic medal after Saina Nehwal.

Sindhu, who has assured India of its second medal in the ongoing Olympics after bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, will now play the gold medal match against Spaniard World No. 1 Carolina Marin on Friday.

Here's how Twitter reacted to SIndhu's smashing win:

#Rio2016 #PVSindhu I truly believe https://t.co/BJRLeuSnpQ

— Sachin (@SachSachind18)

August 18, 2016

Congratulate PV Sindhu on her stellar performance https://t.co/VcXntwDFj4 pic.twitter.com/chGvm9U7p6

— muhammad waseem (@mw569256)

August 18, 2016

PV Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to reach an Olympics #badminton final. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/eAgLKLaTZO

— India@Sports (@IndiaInSports)

August 18, 2016

PV Sindhu enters final so we have fair shot at gold now..way to go girl

— Lets Change India (@LetChangeIndia)

August 18, 2016

She is gonna create a history #India's pride #pv sindhu https://t.co/0v45eo7UtM

— Sanjeevikumar (@ImSanjeevi)

August 18, 2016

@DeShobhaa PV Sindhu - golden queen Shobha de - page 3 thrash

— Vikash Jani (@Vikashjani)

August 18, 2016

After seeing PV Sindhu play today the only thing I can say is god save Carolina Marin..

— rahul manjeshwar (@RManjeshwar)

August 18, 2016

T 2352 - #PVSindhu .. aap "khaali haath" nahein, medal leke wapas aa rahein hain .. aur hum aapke saath 'selfie' nikalne chahate hain !!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)

August 18, 2016

You make us proud and you make us believe in greatness of your spirit. Proud of you and your achievement. #PVSindhu

— Pankaj Yadav (@pnkjydv)

August 18, 2016

#PVSindhu you are gold, go for Gold

— Neetali Das (@MillieDas)

August 18, 2016

What a great game today wish u all the best for tomorrow final. Congratulations #PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/CojPXrdbdr

— Mahadev Naik (@mahadev2907)

August 18, 2016

You India's pride beauty. Come on you deserve the gold. All my best wishes #PVSindhu #Olympics #badminton

— Britto (@Britto_P)

August 18, 2016

T 2352 - #PVSindhu ...aapne 'bolne walon' ki bolti bund kar di .. karm bolta hai aur wo kabhi kabhi 'kalam' ko bhi hara deta hai ! BADHAI !!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)

August 18, 2016

T 2352 -Pusarla V Sindhu ने महिला badminton #Rio 2016 में जीत हासिल करके सिद्ध कर दिया की Silver /Gold (cont) https://t.co/sm7mzXkx1D

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)

August 18, 2016

T 2352 - Never ever underestimate power of female gender ! #PVSindhu you have destroyed so many 'naysayers' .. you are the PRIDE of INDIA !

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)

August 18, 2016

T 2352 - YEEEAAAAHHHHHH !! COME ON INDIA .. PV Sindhu in FINALS of Womens Badminbton at #Rio2016 .. another women from India ! HISTORIC

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)

August 18, 2016

Most memorable raksha bandhan day and thanks to #PVSindhu #SakshiMalik stay united my India like you did today!

— India Awakens! (@sangene4life)

August 18, 2016

Last 11 points were divine 🙏 one more medal on the way. Hope for the gold 🏅🎖️ @Pvsindhu1 #PVSindhu #Olympics #Batminton

— Narayan Shanbhag (@ShanbhagNarayan)

August 18, 2016

WATCH: First reaction of #PVSindhu's family after she entered the finals, to play for gold tomorrow #Rio2016https://t.co/hbtP1AxOk9

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

We will be celebrating now, we are extremely happy and proud: PV Sindhu's mother #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/jKm3IoZppT

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

P V Sindhu will be the first Indian woman badminton player to win a Gold/Silver medal in #Olympics.

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

We have been going to the temple everyday and even tomorrow we will.She will win by god's grace:PV Sindhu's mother pic.twitter.com/tg8nl0r44V

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

Both she and Gopichand are working very hard, if she plays like this then she will surely win tomorrow: PV Sindhu's father

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

First set was a bit tense, it was going head to head: PV Sindhu's father #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/iwwEE4ydII

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

Two moments - Two Girls - Two Indians- These images will always stay with me.. Indian Girls rock!!! pic.twitter.com/gM2WQYqsro

— Sunanda Vashisht (@sunandavashisht)

August 18, 2016

She has capability of beating Carolina Marin & winning the gold: Trupti Murgunde, CWG Medallist #NEWSROOM #Rio2016 https://t.co/z54b6BAItR

— India Today (@IndiaToday)

August 18, 2016

#PVSindhu जिस देश में 125 करोड़ लोग मिल कर एक बेटी की इज्जत नही बचा पाते। वाह��� की बेटियाँ 125 करोड़ देशवासियो की इज्जत बचा रहीं हैं...

— बागी-बलिया (@CTM_MANI)

August 18, 2016

Sikh, Issai, Muslim,Hindu- Sab ka Dil Jeet gayi #PVSindhu #SportsUnitesPeopleBeyondReligion #IamProudSayItLoud pic.twitter.com/K5n9qPpPeQ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)

August 18, 2016

Way to go Sindhu! Congratulations! You have made India proud!!! All the very best for the finals. Love.a.

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan)

August 18, 2016

Proud to be an indian where actions soeak louder than words# congrats PV sindhu

— tanisha sah (@SahTanisha)

August 18, 2016

I SALUTE YOU #PVSindhu. Those smashes could move mountains. WHAT AGRRESSION !!! Another Indian Woman creates history #goforgold #Rio2016

— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev)

August 18, 2016

With the superstar @Pvsindhu1. Been supporting her since she was 14. Tears in my eyes today @OGQ_India #Rio2016 #IND pic.twitter.com/17ZjPjwvPM

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha)

August 18, 2016

#PV Sindhu enter into final in Rio Olympic. She'll face Carolina Marin,Spain in the final by tomorrow pic.twitter.com/RRuFgYBCwH

— gowthaman (@vrgowthaman961)

August 18, 2016

Congratulations PV Sindhu...#PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/Msg1Zq5Gex

— Atishay jain (@atishayjaininfo)

August 18, 2016

Gopi is really proud, we are all hoping for gold, will be a tough match:P.V.V Lakshmi,Gopichand's wife on #PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/iVNS13t8DW

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

PV Sindhu creates history First Indian women to enter into Olympic finals Congratulations Sindhu Congratulations India #PVSindhu #GoForGold

— Krishnendu Menon (@KrishnenduMeno1)

August 18, 2016

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Sakshi wins India’s first medal at Rio and Twitter explodes

Photo: Reuters

India finally won its first medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics as wrestler Sakshi Malik clinched a bronze in the women's freestyle 58kg event after defeating Asian No. 1 Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyztan 8-5 here on Thursday.

Although the 23-year-old was trailing 0-5 against her Kyrgyzstani opponent after the first period, she bounced back in style to hand India its fourth bronze medal in wrestling in the Olympic history.

With the win, Malik has now become only the fourth Indian woman athlete to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleshwari, Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal.

Her victory came like a breath of fresh air for 1.3 billion Indians and people took to social media to congratulate the Rohtak girl. Check it out:

I love her. That’s it: Sachin’s Rakshabandhan message to his sister #SakshiMalik, a #Rio2016 Bronze medallist pic.twitter.com/xYpxG3IHNO

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

Isse bada tofah (gift) shayad hi koi behen apne bhai ko de: #SakshiMalik's brother Sachin on her #Rio2016 win pic.twitter.com/wBFll0j8md

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

A matter of happiness that India's daughter #SakshiMalik won a medal fr country on Raksha Bandhan-Haryana CM Khattar pic.twitter.com/T1rOCaS0XK

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

#FLASH Haryana Govt announces Rs 2.5 crore & a Govt job for #Rio2016  Bronze medallist wrestler #SakshiMalik

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik with her coach Kuldeep Singh after winning India’s first medal #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/jfZz4UFBic

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

I always dreamed of running with flag & when I finally did it, it was best moment of my life: #SakshiMalik #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/I6FDhEmKAh

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

Very very happy for #SakshiMalik, my heartiest congratulations to her: Dipa Karmakar in Rio #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/ngu440OH5H

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

This kid gave me such a wonderful gift, I'll remain indebted to her all my life-Kuldeep Singh #SakshiMalik's Coach pic.twitter.com/W6WfBitLcn

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

My message to the nation is- "Thank you very much,pray that India wins more and more medals": #SakshiMalik #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/fRZJn4Dt9q

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

I asked her if she was tired,she said nobody feels tired after winning a medal for country: #SakshiMalik's Mother pic.twitter.com/K1FnwyUsm8

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

She has won the first medal for the country, I got tears in my eyes. A big day for all of us: #SakshiMalik's Father pic.twitter.com/xy6jR3Kl6H

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

Celebrations at #SakshiMalik's residence in Rohtak (Haryana) after she won first Bronze medal for India at #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/HKIDO9ueMM

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 18, 2016

The love and trust that the country has shown in me, I am forever grateful: #SakshiMalik to ANI after winning Bronze

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 17, 2016

Rohtak: Jubilation at #SakshiMalik 's residence after India's first medal win at the Rio Olympics. Parents ecstatic pic.twitter.com/4X0YqVPaQl

— ANI (@ANI_news)

August 17, 2016

PIB_India https://t.co/rcLN23eFcY PM congratulates Sakshi Malik on winning Bronze in Rio Olympics https://t.co/4fWEFjlFeS — PIB India (…

— eNews (@AggregatorENews)

August 18, 2016

Well done #SakshiMalik #Champyan pic.twitter.com/S0tSktxgLL

— AJ (@DarrKeAage) August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik saves the day for all her brothers at #Rio on #RakshaBandhan #WhatBrosCouldntDo :) #HappyRakshaBandhan

&...; SportsNow India (@SportsGupShup)

August 18, 2016

INCIndia: Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has congratulated Sakshi Malik on winning the Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympics. Terming it as…

— Assam Congress (@WithCongAssamNE)

August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik its a slap on everybody's face who thinks that girl should not do anything but to stay in the kitchen. Proud on nation's pride

— krishan tiwari (@krish2186)

August 18, 2016

Finally the thirst of 1.25 billion people came to an end...  #SakshiMalik strikes.. A bronze for #India one more to come @Pvsindhu1

— Sandeep VSV (@sandeep_vsv)

August 18, 2016

@JaveedAhmedM @waglenikhil Hopefully @DeShobhaa will allow Sakshi Malik to take a selfie now.

— Preeti Sharma (@preetiaugust5)

August 18, 2016

RT virendersehwag: Poora Bharat is baat ka Sakshi hai,jab koi bht mushkil ho toh is desh ki ladkiyan hi Malik hain… pic.twitter.com/DJAV2MF7jX

— #Blast16 (@NatWestT2OBlast)

August 18, 2016

We got our first #Rio2016 #Medal.#Congrats Sakshi Malik - First Indian Women Wrestler to bag #Olympic Medal. pic.twitter.com/Im6vCW6pcD

— Akshay khale (@TheAkshayKhale)

August 18, 2016

Rio 2016: I feel like decorating the whole Rohtak, says Sakshi Malik's proud mother: The family… https://t.co/Uz5TJFFIaj #til_now #news #DNA

— Top News (@news_in)

August 18, 2016

Twitter explodes as Sakshi Malik wins India’s first medal at Rio Olympics 2016: After days of criticism follo... https://t.co/TdWiuTwasT

— Chicago Suburban 847 (@847news)

August 18, 2016

Exclusive chat : Sakshi Malik  https://t.co/fLLXwpzPol #SakshiMalik #wrestling pic.twitter.com/gEDGUYTGKW

— महाराष्ट्र1 (@Maharashtra1tv)

August 18, 2016

Congratulations Sakshi Malik for winning a bronze medal in wrestling at Rio Olympics. You make all Indians proud! pic.twitter.com/kdYcJb7ep6

— idlebrain jeevi (@idlebrainjeevi)

August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik is a reminder of what cn happn if u don't kill a girl child.When d going gets tough,its our girls who get going &save our pride

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)

August 18, 2016

Sakshi Malik #IND came back from 0-5 down to win the #BRONZE medal match 8-5  #SakshiMalik #wrestling #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/EvVMREQjfh

— India at Sports (@indiaatsports)

August 17, 2016

#MSGwishes Congratulations Sakshi Malik! 1st Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal. Well done. You have done India proud!

— MSGapparel (@TheChiragGrover)

August 18, 2016

From Haryana to Rio, this has been one incredible journey! We are proud of you, Sakshi Malik. May this be the... https://t.co/mXFU84kdGv

— K N V ~ Venkat (@123KNV)

August 18, 2016

Sakshi Malik winning the Bronze Medal is a way of knowing women can be the boss of the country!And well can gift you on Raksha Bandhan :)

— Soma Ghosh (@somabellywoods)

August 18, 2016

#Congrats # Sakshi malik won bronze medal in olympic Rio 2016## pic.twitter.com/HW6i52HstM

— Babita Phogat (@Babitaphogat1)

August 17, 2016

We are proud of you 😇👍👍Sakshi Malik...... #proudtobeindian #BronzeMedal #India pic.twitter.com/p6Bx15fHrx

— PALLAVI PATIL (@IMPALLAVIPATIL)

August 18, 2016

Mamata Banerjee congratulates Sakshi Malik for winning bronze medal at Rio Olympics.. https://t.co/xfOJJfWy4n

— ShareBoss.in (@sharebossindia)

August 18, 2016

A pat on her back and a slap on Shobhaa De's face! #SakshiMalik

— Dhairya Sathvara (@Dhairyasathvara)

August 18, 2016

Here is the full coverage from the Sakshi Malik bronze medal match. 0-5 down after the first round, SakshiMalik... https://t.co/g3lceg9T0a

— Vivek Shetty (@vivekshettym)

August 18, 2016

While celebrating Sakshi's bronze, keep Vinesh in mind: As much as we should applaud Sakshi Malik's bronze me... https://t.co/JWICgpDXiH

— Liv life 2 d fullest (@Chhota_Bhim)

August 18, 2016

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100-year-old photos of India from the British era

A shoe box full of 178 photographs capturing how life was in British ruled India has been discovered in the archives of Scotland's national collections in October 2012. 

The glass-plate photos were found inside a size-nine shoe box by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The negatives were believed to be dated back to 1912 were found in a fragile condition. 

These black and white images capture the how life was in India during the Raj era about 100 years back. The collection has photos ranging from religious ceremonies to images King George V's visit to India to a series of photographs depicting the lifestyle of the common. On the eve of India’s 70th Independence Day, we bring back for you some rare pictures that portray life during the British Raj:

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Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's UK visa rejected

Photo: AFP

No sooner had the dust settled on the row over the detention of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the Los Angeles airport, than yet another shocking case of what can be termed as racial profiling came to light when Indian sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's visa to the United Kingdom was rejected on Friday.

Amjad Ali Khan took to the microblogging site Twitter to make this information public.

‘Shocked & appalled,’ he tweeted. ‘UK visa rejected. (Was) scheduled to perform at the Royal Festival Hall (in London) in September.’

‘My UK visa rejected. Extremely sad for artists who are spreading the message of love and peace,’ an disappointed Khan added.

‘Upset to have my visa rejected,’ he tweeted, marking Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj to it too.

Shocked & appalled. #UK visa rejected. scheduled to perform at the #RoyalFestivalHall in Sep @HCI_London @MEAIndia @SushmaSwaraj @UKinIndia

— Amjad Ali Khan (@AAKSarod)

August 12, 2016

My UK visa rejected. Extremely sad for artists who are spreading the message of love & peace @HCI_London @MEAIndia @UKinIndia @SushmaSwaraj

— Amjad Ali Khan (@AAKSarod)

August 12, 2016

Performing almost every year in #Ukraine since the early 70s. Upset to have my visa rejected @HCI_London @MEAIndia @UKinIndia @SushmaSwaraj

— Amjad Ali Khan (@AAKSarod)

August 12, 2016

Khan's visa rejection comes on the same day as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's detention at US's Los Angeles airport.

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The world’s most and least peaceful nations

Even as mankind reels under horrifying terrorist attacks the world over, there are certain pockets on planet Earth that still offer peace and quiet.

The Institute of Economics annually produces the Global Peace Index that assesses the levels of peace in 163 independent states and territories.

It takes into account factors like terrorism, political security and safety, and perception of crime while coming to a conclusion.

The 2016 rankings of the Global Peace Index are now out. Contrary to popular belief Europe remains the most peaceful continent. Even North America, Australia, South America and the Asia-Pacific region were relatively stable.

The report, however says the World Economic Forum, reveals that 81 countries have become more peaceful, while the situation in 79 countries has worsened.

West Asia and North Africa saw peace declining the most, with Syria being ranked as the world's least peaceful country. 

Despite the ghastly killing of 19 people in Japan early Tuesday morning, the nation is ranked as the 9th most peaceful country.

Here's the list of the top 5 least peaceful and 10 most peaceful nations. We also indicate what India and Pakistan rank on the Global Peace Index score (the lower the score, the more peaceful the nation):

All photographs: AFP

India: Global Peace Index - 2.566. India ranks 141st in the list of most peaceful nations, with a score of 2.566.

Pakistan: Pakistan ranks 153rd on the list with a score of 3.145

Syria: Global Peace Index - 3.806: This is the world's least peaceful nation.

South Sudan: Global Peace Index - 3.593. World’s second least peaceful country.

Iraq: Global Peace Index - 3.570

Afghanistan: Global Peace Index - 3.538

Somalia: Global Peace Index - 3.414

Slovenia: Global Peace Index score - 1.408. This is the world's 10th most peaceful country.

Japan: Global Peace Index score - 1.395

Canada: Global Peace Index score - 1.388

Switzerland: Global Peace Index score - 1.370

Czech Republic: Global Peace Index score - 1.360

Portugal: Global Peace Index score - 1.356

New Zealand: Global Peace Index score - 1.287

Austria: Global Peace Index score - 1.278

Denmark: Global Peace Index score - 1.246. It is the world’s second most peaceful country.

Iceland: Global Peace Index score - 1.192. Iceland, for the 6th consecutive year, remains the world’s most peaceful nation.

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SC allows rape survivor to abort 24-week-old foetus

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday granted liberty to a rape survivor to terminate her 24-week-old abnormal foetus.

The court ruled that disallowing the victim to terminate her pregnancy would put her life at risk.

The 26-year-old had challenged the constitutional validity of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act that which prohibits termination of pregnancy after 20 weeks even if there is a fatal risk to the mother and foetus.

A medical board was set up at King Edward Memorial College and Hospital in Mumbai on Friday to examine the condition of an alleged rape survivor who wanted to abort her foetus.

A bench, comprising Justice J S Khehar and Justice Arun Mishra, had directed the medical board to examine the woman and submit its report back on Monday.

The court had on Wednesday last accepted the matter for urgent hearing after senior advocate Colin Gonsalves said that in the present case, the life of the woman was in grave danger.

The petitioner had said that her ex-fiancé had raped her on the false promise of marriage. The foetus suffers from anencephaly (a serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull) but the doctors had refused to abort it since it will be illegal.

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I quit Rajya Sabha seat as I was told to stay away from Punjab: Navjot Sidhu

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, at his first press conference since his resignation from the Rajya Sabha, on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that the reason he quit was because he was told that to stay away from Punjab.

“I was told, ‘Sidhu, Punjab se door raho," he claimed, adding, “how can I turn my face away from Punjab? Punjab is my home, I cannot leave Punjab.”

While Sidhu did not mention during his press conference that he had quit the Bharatiya Janata Party or that he was joining the Aam Aadmi Party, he said that he was told to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Kurukshetra.

“How can I abandon the people who voted for me? Have been told to stay away not once, but three, four times. At least, tell me my crime. Party is not above Punjab. Sidhu will be there for whatever is good for Punjab. Always wanted to serve Punjab and Amritsar,” the fiery Sidhu added.

Delhi: Navjot Singh Sidhu addresses media pic.twitter.com/2SbKjWt8CD

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Rajya Sabha se isteefa is liye diya kyunki mujhe kaha gaya tha ki Punjab ki taraf mooh nahi karoge: Navjot Sidhu pic.twitter.com/8x1Ve01CE2

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

I resigned because I was told you won't look towards Punjab. How can Navjot Sidhu leave his ppl?: Navjot Singh Sidhu pic.twitter.com/SBkJFa7HHb

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Even a bird comes back to its nest,how can Navjot Sidhu leave his home,his ppl? How can I not think of Punjab: Sidhu pic.twitter.com/8RCAn4waaU

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Duniya ki koi party Punjab se upar ya badi nahin hai: Navjot Singh Sidhu after quitting Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/D0h1KOkbrs

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

if this was the 1st time I could have still tolerated, this is the 3rd or 4th time this has happened: Navjot Sidhu pic.twitter.com/BmK7gC2U64

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Jab Modi sahab ki lehar aayi to virodhi to doobe hi,Sidhu ko bhi dubo diya: Navjot Sidhu

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Navjot Sidhu: I was told to fight election from Kurukshetra, then West Delhi. I said no, I wont betray my people pic.twitter.com/DgFCS2WFww

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Navjot Singh Sidhu ko 100 baar apna parivar, apni party aur Punjab mein se chunna padega toh 100 baar Punjab ko chununga: Sidhu

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Where Punjab will benefit, you will find me standing there. I only want to serve Punjab & Amritsar: Navjot Sidhu pic.twitter.com/CFNDSFsEZE

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Jahan Punjab ka hitt hoga, Sidhu ko khadaa paoge: Navjot Singh Sidhu pic.twitter.com/3gbf0WUYsn

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

Navjot Singh Sidhu in his PC did not mention he has quit BJP, joined AAP or wished to be Punjab CM candidate

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 25, 2016

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Chennai dog thrower gets bail; 'Bhadra’ survives, but crippled for life

Photo, courtesy: Shravan Krishan Facebook page

Two Chennai medical students – Gautam Sudarshan and Ashish Paul – were on Wednesday granted bail by a court in Sriperumbudur, after having been arrested following nationwide outrage over the merciless torturing of a helpless dog.

A few days ago a gut-wrenching video surfaced online showing Gautam grinning away while throwing a terrified dog off the terrace of a three-storey building in Chennai. His ‘heroic deed’ was shot on camera by his friend, Ashish Paul.

Both are final year medical students of Madha Medical College, Kundrathur, Chennai.

Pics of the two culprits on the run Asish Pal & Gautam Sudharshan, belongs to Tuticorin & Tirunelveli Dt. #share pic.twitter.com/pBiWqyzfFh

— Karthik Dhandapani (@iamkarthikd)

July 4, 2016

The entire nation went into a tizzy as the video went viral and people demanded that the man in the video be arrested for his inhuman, barbaric act. It took the police a few days to first identify the culprits and then arrest them. The two culprits were absconding when the cops first went to arrest them.

The two are from Tirunelvelli and Kanyakumari and they finally surrendered after the police contacted their families.

Miraculously, however, the dog was found alive by some rescuers, who said that despite the fact that its legs and spine had been fractured in the fall from the 3-storey building, it was ‘wagging its tail’ to see them.

The animal is being treated at the Madras Veterinary College, but the doctors say that the extent of her injuries are so severed that she will be crippled for life. She will require at least 2 months to recover.

One of the rescuer, Shravan Krishnan, who is an animal rights activist and founder of Hotel for Dogs, had posted the entire episode on his Facebook page.

Shravan also wrote that they have named the hapless dog ‘Bhadra’, according to a Quint report.

She's been named Bhadra #bhadrathewarrior pic.twitter.com/fMOQ9YmKaQ

— Karthik Dhandapani (@iamkarthikd)

July 6, 2016

The Blue Cross of India too had launched a campaign on Facebook to nab the perpetrators.

It had posted on its FB page: ‘The entire nation is shocked after watching the video of a poor little dog being thrown to death from the terrace of a building. Our friends Antony, Jennifer, and Shravan have been very swift in taking action against them and lodged a complaint with Chennai city police commissioner, with video evidences. The police commissioner had ordered for a quick action on the complaint. With the help of the cyber crime police the accused have been identified as Gautam Sudarshan and Asish Paul, both final year medical students of Madha Medical College, Kundrathur, Chennai.’

‘With the help of Kundrathur police the scene of crime has been identified but the two culprits have been on the run. Anybody who has information on them please come forward to help the police with nabbing them and bringing them to justice,’ the post said.

Hours after the dog who they flung from a Chennai roof was found, the two medical students who tortured her - and filmed her hurtling several storeys to the ground - were arrested and then released on bail in Tamil Nadu.

Chennai: Medical check-up being conducted on the dog which was thrown off a terrace in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/8hEVzkJf57

— ANI (@ANI_news)

July 6, 2016

Indians are enraged over the incident and have demanded strict punishment for the two culprits. Even an online petition to have them debarred from the noble profession has been started.

Two medical students in Chennai threw a dog off a roof. Dog is ok. I hope the punishment fits the deed. || https://t.co/S7WaLFhFAV

— Immigration Com (@immigrationcom)

July 6, 2016

test: Debarring the two dog abusers in chennai from medical colleges - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/ekiXPnw4iW via @ChangeOrg_India

— anupama soni (@anupamasoni)

July 6, 2016

These heroes saved the #dog who was thrown from Chennai rooftop.#ShravanKrishnanhttps://t.co/3Hhnnv1Clw pic.twitter.com/EjVvk6kaPe

— GoBarefoot (@gobarefoot_co)

July 6, 2016

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A Delhi-Chandigarh one-way air ticket for Rs 99,000!

By N R Manjula

Haryana’s violent Jat quota protests that crippled air, road and rail traffic and also resulted in the death of at least 12 people, has had a huge impact on the common man and the nation. 

And this has ‘helped’ set new records in airfares.

While private and public property worth hundreds of crores of rupees was destroyed by miscreants, even the supply of water to the national capital has been badly affected.

With the BJP government in Haryana buckling down to the protesters’ demands and promising the Jats to extend to them the reservation they have been demanding, the protesters have lifted blockade from parts of Haryana.

Yet the effect of the protests has been quite widespread.

There’s another spillover effect that people are experiencing. Air fares have skyrocketed on all the routes connecting Delhi with Chandigarh, Amritsar and Jaipur because flying the only way beleaguered people can travel.

An Economic Times report said that on Sunday, the ‘last minute’, one-way economy class airfare for the Chandigarh-Delhi Jet Airways flight topped a jaw-dropping Rs 99,000!

Airfares between Amritsar and Delhi also touched Rs 23,000.

Meanwhile, Air India has said in a press release that it will provide relief to stranded passengers. The national carrier has thus decided to limit airfares at just below Rs 4,000.

The one-way economy class airfare between Delhi and Chandigarh on Air India is Rs 3,339, while it is Rs 3,960 for the Delhi-Amritsar flight.

Newsreports said that a 45-minute flight between Delhi and Chandigarh costs Rs 17,299 on Jet Airways'.

Spice Jet's fares are no less. The cost of the ticket is Rs 15,570.

Indigo is charging Rs 14,400 for the Chandigarh-Delhi flight.

Air India is, surprisingly, the only ‘cheaper’ option, but reports suggest that all tickets on the airline have been sold till Thursday, February 25.