Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who may soon buy Twitter, is at the top of Fortune’s list of highest-paid CEOs. The others, on the other hand, are likewise in the technology and biotech industries. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, and Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, is among these executives. Cook was paid $770.5 million in 2021 alone, according to Fortune, which was a component of a $1.7 billion 10-year stock grant. He was ranked number two on the list. His remuneration is appropriate because Apple’s market worth climbed by $2.2 billion during his tenure. On the Fortune 500, Apple is ranked third.

In 2021, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang received $561 million in salary, while Cook cornered the former. Huang “realized around $507 million from expiring options that had been awarded in 2011 and 2012, representing the approximately 60x increase in the company’s share price over the [previous] decade,” according to a spokeswoman for Fortune 500. Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, is in fourth place, having recently announced various new initiatives to boost revenues for the company, which has been beset by issues such as account sharing and inferior content compared to its competitors. According to the Fortune 500, Hastings made $453.5 million last year. A Netflix spokeswoman, on the other hand, refuted the report. “His pay in 2021 was $40.8 million, with $650,000 in cash and $39.7 million in stock options, according to our proxy statement,” says the company.

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Musk’s announcement a day earlier that the US-based electric carmaker would not build in India until it was allowed to sell and service its cars in the nation prompted Aggarwal’s tweet on Saturday.

“Tesla will not put a manufacturing plant in any location where we are not allowed first to sell & service cars,” Musk tweeted on Friday.

Tesla’s admission into the country has been on hold since 2019, due to the government’s refusal to accept the company’s desire for a reduction in import tariffs. India imposes a 60% import charge on electric vehicles with a price of $40,000 or less, and a 100% levy if the price is higher.

Aggarwal’s announcement comes as the local EV maker hunts for locations to develop cells and electric vehicles. Ola Electric would need 1,000 acres of land to build the facilities, which are expected to cost Rs 10,000 crore.

The company already owns 500 acres in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, where it has erected the world’s largest two-wheeler plant, the Futurefactory.

Ola will debut its first electric car in the next 2 to 3 years, according to Aggarwal, and it will be constructed at a new plant separate from the existing Futurefactory.

The Indian government is enthusiastic about electric vehicles and has given a number of incentives to encourage both manufacturing and demand.

FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of [Hybrid and] Electric Vehicles in India) is a Rs 10,000 crore plan.

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has previously advised Tesla to avoid importing automobiles from China. According to Gadkari, if an EV company manufactures its automobiles in India, it will be eligible for the requisite subsidies.

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When will Tesla begin operations in India? Is Starlink planning a visit to the country? Elon Musk responded to these frequently asked questions on Twitter on Friday. While the world’s richest man has been in the news recently for a variety of reasons, including his $44 billion Twitter buy and his political views, Indians are most interested in the much-anticipated coming of Tesla – a car business based in Texas, United States – to the country.

Elon Musk is welcome to manufacture electric vehicles in India, according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, but it cannot be a “good proposition” if the Tesla CEO wants to construct in China and sell in India.

“It is a very easy alternative; if Elon Musk is ready to manufacture a Tesla in India, there is no problem. We have got all the competencies, the vendors are available. We have got all types of technology and because of that, he can reduce the cost,” Gadkari had said while speaking at a private event in Delhi.

“He is welcome in India. We don’t have any problem, but, suppose, he wants to manufacture in China and sell in India, it cannot be a good proposition for India. Our request to him is, come to India and manufacture here,” Gadkari said.

Meanwhile, with regard to Starlink, the question “Elon, any update on Starlink approval usage in India? Starlink’s vision to provide cheap and fast Internet connection all over the world is incredible … Starlink in India would be an absolute HIT” was asked he responded, “we are waiting for government approval”.

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India’s Enforcement Directorate, the country’s principal financial investigation agency, accused Xiaomi’s Indian business of breaking foreign exchange laws by sending “illegal remittances” in a statement released on Friday.

According to the agency, Xiaomi India “had remitted foreign currency equivalent to [55.5 billion rupees, $726 million] to three foreign-based businesses, including one Xiaomi group firm in the guise of royalty,” acting on the directions of its parent company.

Xiaomi began operations in India in 2014 and began remitting money a year later, according to the agency. Indian police have now confiscated a similar amount of money “located in the company’s bank accounts.”

“Xiaomi India buys fully assembled mobile phones and other products from Indian producers,” the Enforcement Directorate said. “The three foreign-based businesses to whom such sums have been sent have not provided any service to Xiaomi India,” the agency noted.

The corporation was also accused of supplying “misleading information to the banks while remitting the money abroad,” according to the suit.

“All our operations are strictly comply with local laws and regulations,” Xiaomi India, which distributes Mi-branded devices, said in a statement. The firm stated on Twitter on Saturday that it felt the royalty payments and bank statements were “all authentic and truthful.”

“In-licensed technologies and IPs used in our India version products” were the reason for the payments.

Since border tensions between the world’s two most populous countries erupted two years ago, India has been tough on Chinese enterprises. India banned around 200 applications in 2020, many of which were Chinese, including TikTok, the enormously popular video platform.

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Last week White House expressed its “disappointment” with India and described the country as somewhat “shaky”. Days before his trip to India, Boris Johnson spoke about how he wanted to discuss their differences with India in the Ukraine War.

This week, however, both the western countries changed their tune. White House spoke about “a deep connection between our people” and “shared values.”

India however, did not change their stance regarding Ukraine. The country continues to purchase Russian oil and notably abstained from the UN condemnation of Russia.

The Asian country has taught the west a masterclass in international diplomacy according to Harsh V. Pant, a professor in international relations at King’s College London.

India has a major advantage, it is vital to both Russia and the United States. Both US and India are increasingly wary of the growing economic and military power of China. India is a country the US could not afford not to partner with at this time. Also, India has a dispute with China regarding their borders.

This is one factor why the west is very vocal about China not taking sides and yet silently criticizing India. For now, both India and China seem to have the same opinion regarding the war in Ukraine.

Russia and India have been long known to share deep ties as many times, as Russia has come to the aid of the country. This is among many reasons why India refused to stand against Russia.

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A logo unveiling ceremony was held today in Icon Siam Mall, Bangkok. H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Ms. Suchitra Durai, Ambassador of India to Thailand, jointly presided over the logo unveiling ceremony and felicitated the winners of the logo design contest.  Around 50 dignitaries and guests, representing the Thai Parliament, the Thai government, diplomatic corps, Indian Diaspora, businesses, and media, attended the ceremony. The winner of the logo design contest, Ms. Chanida Hengkhuntod, was awarded a cash prize of THB 50,000. The 1st runner-up, Mr. G. Shashidhar Reddy, who is based in Hyderabad, was awarded a cash prize of THB 32,000 and the 2nd runner up Mr. Somchai Nilkaew, was awarded THB 16,000.

            The celebrations included two cultural performances, one each from the Indian and the Thai side. A photo exhibition showcasing 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand was also organized on the sidelines of the ceremony.

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Community members throw brightly colored powder and water balloons at each other community organized performances such as singing, dancing, and cultural events.

In India, the festival is held over two days. On the first, families pray and sing and dance around a bonfire which symbolizes cleansing. On the second day, participants take to the streets to douse each other with colored powder while firing water pistols and throwing water balloons.

The colored powders, known as gulal, were traditionally made from natural sources like turmeric and indigo and believed to have healing properties.

Now they are typically made from synthetic materials and are colored bright yellow, pink, green, red, blue, and various colors of the rainbow.

The Holi celebration has cultural importance in the Indian subcontinent’s Hindu traditions. It is a joyful day to reflect on and correct previous mistakes, to resolve issues by meeting new people, and to forget and forgive. Debts are paid or forgiven, and people begin over with others in their life. Holi also celebrates the beginning of spring, a time for people to celebrate the changing seasons and meet new people.

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The eye check-up camp was inaugurated by the chief guest Mrs. Surekha Manoj Patil, the local BJP corporator. Shri Radhe Krishna Mandir Trust trustee Manoj Roy welcomed Surekha Patil with a bouquet. On this occasion, Surekha Patil described such a public utility event as the need of the hour. Trustee Manoj Roy said that today due to mobile, TV, online education and work eye-related disorders are increasing rapidly among people, especially young children. Keeping this in mind, an eye check-up camp was organized. A lot of people took benefit of the eye check-up camp.

Senior journalist Rajesh Vikrant, National Vice President of Apna Purvanchal Mahasabha, Ajay Shukla, Dr. Subhash Sharma, Manoj Kumar Patil, Vipul Shah, CA Sanjay Vishwakarma, CA Amarnath Sharma, industrialist Madhu Ji Maheshwari, etc. were present at the event.
Anand Saraf, Guru Ingwale, and Aakarsh Rai gave their support in making the eye check-up camp a success.

Manoj Rai, Trustee Shri Radhe Krishna Mandir Trust, Mo 90220 95857

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The state court released a statement saying hijabs are not an “essential religious practice in Islamic faith” and dismissed a set of petitions filed by Muslim students denied entry to classrooms in multiple schools and colleges across the state.

The court added that uniform requirements are “reasonable restriction, constitutionally permissible and which the students cannot object to.”

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed for the people to calm down after the ruling. Many fear that it could spark a large protest.

“I request everybody to follow the high court order and maintain peace and order,” Bommai told reporters Tuesday. “And allow the children to do their education as usual.”

The controversy began when a small number of students protested outside their school. They were not allowed to wear their hijabs in class. Many have since joined the group which has been met by their classmates wearing saffron scarves. The initial protest regarding the uniform has blown into chants related to religion.

The dispute was seen as a symbol of deepening religious tensions in the state, where authorities ordered the closure of all high schools and colleges for several days to discourage protests in early February. Rallies in the state’s capital, Bengaluru, were also banned outside educational institutions for two weeks.

Scores of women from other Indian cities, including the capital Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, also took to the streets in support of the Muslim girls.

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It is a known risk among nuclear-armed neighbors that accidents or miscalculations could occur. The neighbors have been involved in three wars. Mostly it is centered on the much-disputed Kashmir territory. This is the first of its kind in years, raising a question of safety mechanisms.

Indian Ministry of Defense released an official statement after the accidental launch. “On 9 March 2022, in the course of routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile.”

“It is learned that the missile landed in an area of Pakistan. While the incident is deeply regrettable, it is also a matter of relief that there has been no loss of life due to the accident.”

The ministry said the government had “taken a serious view and ordered a high-level Court of Enquiry.”

Pakistan reported that the missile was unarmed and has crashed on the country’s eastern city of Mian Channu. It is located about 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the capital, Islamabad.

Pakistan also issued a warning to India. “Be mindful of the unpleasant consequences of such negligence and take effective measures to avoid the recurrence of such violations in future.”

Ayesha Siddiqa tweeted “India-Pak should be talking about risk mitigation”.

“Both states have remained confident about control of nuclear weapons but what if such accidents happen again & with more serious consequences?”

Although no official identification was given, Pakistani officials suspected it was a BrahMos missile. This is a nuclear-capable, land-attack cruise missile jointly developed by Russia and India.

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एक भारतीय श्री राजकुमार, उम्र 49, खमुआह भट्ट गांव, गोरखपुर निवासी कई वर्षों से थाईलैंड में रह रहे थे। लगभग 5 महीने पहले श्री राजकुमार को लकवा मार दिया और नियति की क्रूर चोट ने उन्हें लाचार बना दिया। उन्हें अस्पताल ले जाने वाला भी कोई नही था। ऐसे कठिन समय में राचाबुरी पुलिस स्टेशन ने मानवीय संवेदनाओं की लाज रखते हुए उन्हें आनन-फानन में राचाबुरी अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया। श्री राजकुमार काफी समय बिस्तर पर सीमित थे और अस्पताल ने भी उन्हें बाकी इलाज घर से चलाये रखने की सलाह देते हुए डिस्चार्ज कर दिया।
वक़्त की मार ने कुछ ही समय में श्री राजकजमार की मुश्किलें बढ़ दीं और उनकी बिगड़ती तबीयत को देखते हुए उनके भारत वापस जाने की नौबत तक आ गयी। भारत में उनके परिवार को इसकी जानकारी न थी और यहां थाईलैंड के उनके मित्र या तो मदद को सामने नही आये या कुछ उन तक पहुंच नही पाए। ऐसे समय में एक बार फिर राचाबुरी पुलिस स्टेशन श्री राजकुमार के साथ खड़ा था परंतु वो भी समझ नही पा रहे थे कि आगे क्या किया जाए। उन्होंने इंडो-थाई न्यूज़ के प्रतिनिधि श्री जिमी मिश्रा जो जय श्री राम संस्थान के युवा सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता से संपर्क किया।

श्री जिम्मी कुछ ऐसी ही परिस्तिथियों का सामना पूर्व में कर चुके थे और वह समझते थी कि ऐसे में क्या किया जा सकता है। श्री जिम्मी जी के साहस और इंडो-थाई न्यूज़ और जय श्री राम संस्थान की मदद से श्री राजकुमार को निकटतम वृद्धाश्रम में शिफ्ट कराया गया। वृद्धाश्रम के कर्मचारियों के समर्पित सेवा भावना से श्री राजकुमार की सेहत में सुधार दिखने लगा। श्री जिम्मी ये समझ रहे थे कि श्री राजकुमार की सेहत में सुधार परिवार के बीच उत्तरोत्तर हो सकती है। इस संबंध में इंडो-थाई न्यूज़ और जय श्री राम संस्थान से परामर्श करके श्री जिम्मी ने इस कार्य का बीड़ा उठाया। राचाबुरी पुलिस स्टेशन ने कागज़ी कार्यवाही दुरुस्त करने में मदद की और श्री राजकुमार के किये सब अच्छा होता दिख रहा था। ऐसे में काफी कठिनाइयों के बाद श्री राजकुमार सभी कागज़ात के साथ एयरलाइन से उड़ान भरने को तैयार थे। इस आपाधापी में ‘फिट टू फ्लाई’ सर्टिफिकेट के खो जाने के चलते श्री राजकुमार को फ्लाइट न सिर्फ छोड़नी पड़ी बल्कि कुछ दिन और वृद्धाश्रम में समय काटना पड़ा जबतक सारे जरूरी कागजात फिरसे तैयार न किये जा सकें। ईश्वर की कृपा दृष्टि और सबके अथक प्रयास ने रंग लाया और अंततः श्री राजकुमार सारे कागज़ात के साथ अपने वतन वापस लौटे और अपने परिवार के बीच पहुंच गए।

श्री राजकुमार अब अपने परिवार के साथ दिल्ली, भारत में हैं और उनकी सेहत में भी काफी सुधार है। इस घटना से विश्वास होता है कि मानवता अभी भी करुणा और दया की भावना बचाये हुए है। श्री राजकुमार की कहानी यह दिखाती है कि बुरे वक्त में अक्सर अनजान भी मदद को आगे आते हैं। राचाबुरी पुलिस विभाग के त्वरित प्रक्रिया और श्री जिम्मी मिश्रा जैसे जिम्मेदार नागरिक के प्रयास ने चमत्कार ही कर दिया। फ़रिश्ते इंसानी दिल में आज भी बस्ते हैं।

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Mr. Raj Karan Kumar, 49, an Indian national from a village named ‘ Khamuaah Bhatt’, Gorakhpur, India has been residing in Thailand for years.

5 months ago, Mr. Kumar was unfortunately hit by paralysis and was helpless. He had no one around him to take him to the hospital.

It was the Ratchaburi police station who showed up and fought to get him immediately admitted to the Ratchaburi local hospital. Mr. Kumar have been bed-ridden for quite some time by then and the hospital had to discharge him as the hospital deemed that further treatment could be done at home.

At that time, Mr. Kumar’s stars are not in his favor, his health started to deteriorate as his family in India was unaware of his condition and his friends in Thailand could not reach him or backed out from taking the responsibility.

It was again the Ratchaburi police station which stood by Mr. Kumar but yet didn’t know how to take it forward from there. The police station then contacted a young aspiring social worker and a representative of Indo Thai news and Jai Shri Ram Foundation, Mr. Jimmy Mishra.

Mr. Mishra, a fellow Indian national had encountered similar situations in the past and knew what exactly needs to be done in this case. With Mr. Mishra’s courage and support from Indo Thai News and Jai Shri Ram Foundation, Mr. Kumar was admitted to the old age home where he was looked after by a dedicated staff and showed signs of improvement in his health.

Mr. Mishra quickly learned that the recovery could be even more swift if Mr. Kumar is close to his family members in India.

He immediately conferred with Indo Thai News and Jai Shri Ram Foundation with regards to Mr. Kumar’s reunion with his family. Meanwhile, the super cops of Ratchaburi assisted with the paperwork.

As everything was looking up for Mr. Kumar’s departures, a series of hiccups occurred as all the ones involved were unaware of the bumpy ride ahead. With all the documents in place, somehow the fit-to-fly certificate got missed and Mr. Kumar was taken off the flight to spend a few more days in the old age home until all the paperwork is in place.

As the saying goes “all is well that ends well”, it was not long enough till everything got figured out and Mr. Kumar left for his homeland to reunite with his family without further complications.

Mr. Kumar is now with his family in Delhi, India, and recovering pretty fast.

The story could not have a better ending. Humanity is still full of compassion and kindness. Mr. Kumar’s story has shown how complete strangers come together to help people in need. The relentless efforts of the Ratchaburi police department and the quick response of Jimmy Mishra have resulted in a miracle. Angels do exist in every human heart.

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The Thai National Library offers a large collection of Thai manuscripts, printed publications, audio-visual materials, and digital resources on a wide range of topics. It also has a large collection of books on world history, current events, and foreign language literature.

Ambassador Suchitra Durai presented a collection of well-known and respected publications on Buddhism, Indian epics, history, culture, literature, and notable people in English, Hindi, and 21 Indian regional languages. Several big Thai institutions have received similar bundles of books.

In her remarks, the Ambassador expressed her delight at the opportunity to gift these volumes to Thailand’s National Library on diverse aspects of India. She also expressed India’s intention to cooperate closely with Thailand and develop stronger relationships with the Thai people. India has had tremendous progress in the last decade, not just in the digital technology sector but also in other vital socioeconomic areas, opening up countless opportunities for India and Thailand to strengthen and nurture their partnership.

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the central bank is planning to introduce the new currency. It is set to begin in the new fiscal year by April “using blockchain and other technologies”. This is expected to boost India’s thriving digital economy.

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew the country’s two largest rupee banknotes in late 2016, digital payments have exploded in popularity in India. Local competitors like Paytm have jumped onboard India’s cashless payments craze. Several of the world’s largest internet corporations, including Google (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) joined.

Other big economies are moving through with their own plans to introduce virtual versions of their own currencies as well. For the past two years, China has been testing its digital yuan in key cities. Athletes, officials, and media attending the Beijing Winter Olympics this month have only three payment options.

Both Europe and the United States have been looking at the possibility of a digital euro and digital dollar. While both have emphasized the significance of minimizing the financial risk that any e-currency poses.

For years, India has voiced worry about cryptocurrencies and how to effectively manage digital assets. Sometimes even toying with a crypto ban. Last year, a cryptically phrased proposal on the Indian parliament’s website claimed that the government was considering “prohibiting all private cryptocurrencies in India.”

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As India stacks upon its digital goods, the Prime Minister is eager to export these products. Plans were announced last week regarding Nepal’s central bank backing up the release of India’s payment models in their country. National Payments Corporation of India has partnered with the Reserve Bank of India to support this project.

This would allow Nepal to duplicate India’s successful model and hopefully pave its way into digitalization. India’s payment methods have been hailed by venture capitalists as “world’s most sophisticated markets for financial technology”. India’s “Unified Payments Interface”, is an open set of specifications that makes it simpler for startups to survive by speeding up the transfer of money, reducing the opportunity for tax evasion, and making it easier to avoid the taxman.

The technology democratizes payments by allowing laborers, young professionals, small retailers, and huge merchants to send money to each other’s bank accounts in real-time using their cellphones at no cost. A QR code, an email-styled address, or a phone number are all used. In 2021, UPI processed 39 billion transactions worth $940 billion, accounting for roughly a third of India’s GDP. Credit card firms’ attraction is diminished by the deceptively simple design.

The UPI-based payment system is highly recommended. Google has suggested the use of a similar system to the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2019. Bhutan has also begun to set up QR code payments. Singapore and India have also partnered to accept UPI payments.

India and others who follow its technological example may benefit from each other’s efforts. The adoption of a UPI QR standard throughout the world would help kickstart a long-overdue revolution in lowering cross-border transfer rates.

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Indian actor and activist Deep Sidhu dies in a car crash Tuesday, according to police officials. He was 37. He is known to back the country’s year-long farmer’s movement. Sonipat Police senior official Virender Singh announced the news. Sidhu’s car crashed into the rear end of a truck in the northern state of Haryana. He died on the spot, Singh said.

Born in Punjab state, Sidhu started his career as a model before landing a role in the film Ramta Jogi in 2015. He was a vocal supporter of India’s farmer’s movement. The movement saw tens of thousands of farmers camp for months on the outskirts of the capital Delhi. They were protesting against three laws implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government that they said could ruin their livelihood. In a rare retreat, Modi repealed the laws in November last year.

Sidhu’s role in the farmer’s movement was allegedly instigating violence during a Republic Day rally on January 26, 2021. He was arrested in February last year on suspicion of inciting protesters during the rally. He was granted bail after spending about 70 days in police custody.

Punjab’s Chief Minister Charanjit Channi said “My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans.”

The Accident

The accident happened near Kharkhoda toll around 9:30 pm, the police said. Police were looking for the driver of the 22-tire truck that was parked on the expressway. What caused the accident is not yet known. It is also not yet clear whether the recovery of a liquor bottle has any connection with the incident. The photographs of the accident scene show Deep Sidhu’s vehicle badly mangled on the driver’s side. Deep Sidhu was accompanied by an NRI (non-resident Indian) friend, Reena Rai, who survived the accident. Police were questioning her to ascertain what led to the accident.

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“Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. Mr. Lahiri had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight,” Dr. Deepak Namjoshi, director of the hospital said.

The singer’s last appearance on the screen was with Salman Khan on a reality show Bigg Boss 15, where he was promoting his grandson Swastik’s new song ‘Baccha Party’.

“Today we lost another gem from the music industry… Bappi Da, your voice was the reason for millions to dance, including me. Thank you for all the happiness you brought through your music. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Om Shanti” wrote Akshay Kumar.

Veteran actor Chiranjeevi posted a throwback with the legend and wrote: “Deeply anguished at the demise of legendary music director and singer Bappi Lahiri. I had a great association with Bappi da. He gave numerous chartbusters for me, which contributed immensely to my film’s popularity. He will always be remembered for his unique style and his great enthusiasm for life which is reflected in his music. My heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear.”

“I wish you joy wherever you go Bappi da because that’s what you brought to the world through your music and your being. Love always, Bidda (as you’d so endearingly call me),” wrote Vidya Balan.

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#hijabrow has gained national headlines as religious tensions in the area increased. The dispute states that wearing a hijab is a fundamental right to religion guaranteed by the constitution. Twitter blew up yesterday as #hijabrow and #saffronscarf became the trending topic.

Many ahs posted comments regarding their support for either side. Among those that went viral is a Muslim girl seemingly trying to fend off boys wearing saffron scarves. Many expressed their support for the girl. They have sighted that wearing the hijab was her right. Another side of the coin shows the same girl in various photos seemingly preferring not to wear one.

The issue stems from the college’s uniform mandate. Many took to Twitter to express that the uniform is their way of expressing social equality. The schools said that the institutions encourage equality from caste, social-economic status, or religion. This is why they prefer a standard uniform.

Others sighted that Sheikhs are allowed to wear their turbans then Muslims should be allowed to wear their hijab and burkas. Another tweeter user said that if the hijab is their right, then the saffron scarf is ours.

Other sighted that many Muslim countries around are against wearing hijabs as it has become a symbol of women’s oppression.

In other institutions, their fellow students came to protest against the #hijabrow that at some point it became a chant of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Allahu Akbar”. Many also sighted that this should not stem from a war between religions.

Court Ruling

At a court ruling, the local court decided that “a larger bench” should decide on the case. The case is based on the student’s dispute that they should be allowed to wear their hijabs and burkas.

Social media has followed the trend as it continues to grow.

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