al Commercial Street, adjoining roads shut down by BBMP, police By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:14:10 +0530 Shop owners and businesses in the area failed to follow social distancing norms, despite repeated reminders and warning by the BBMP and Police. Full Article Bengaluru
al 3,340 Keralites return home through Walayar By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:18:49 +0530 As many as 1,036 vehicles with returnees reached the State through Walayar Full Article Kerala
al Phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan sharpens focus on CPEC By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:13:49 +0530 China, Pakistan engaged in firmly pegging Afghanistan with CPEC, say analysts Full Article International
al Special cargo flight lifts 11 tonnes of vegetables, flowers from Tiruchi to Singapore By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:36:45 +0530 The flight, operated by SpiceJet, is the first exclusive freighter service from Tiruchi since the COVID-19 lockdown began Full Article Tiruchirapalli
al Case against me for anti-liquor demonstration is vindictive, says Alagiri By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:06:15 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president, in a statement, said the case was a vindictive act against Opposition parties by the police Full Article Tamil Nadu
al Coronavirus deaths reported by Delhi govt less than figures from hospitals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:20:07 +0530 While the Delhi government’s statement says 68 coronavirus-related deaths have occurred in the national capital till Friday, the number of such deaths in just two hospitals in the city that The Hindu accessed was 107 Full Article Delhi
al Assam, Meghalaya hike excise duty on liquor By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:25:23 +0530 Retail prices set to go up by 25%. Full Article Other States
al U.S. awards $275 million border wall contract By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:44:22 +0530 Caddell Construction Company, based in Montgomery, Alabama, won the contract to build 22.5 km of barriers in and around Laredo, Texas. Full Article International
al Provide financial assistance to priests, barbers, says Vasan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:12:41 +0530 Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan on Saturday urged the State government to provide financial assistance to temple priests and caterers amon Full Article Tamil Nadu
al Private lab in Kolkata sealed for illegal COVID-19 tests By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:24:48 +0530 Government urges people to go only to approved centres. Full Article Other States
al Child killed by leopard near Bengaluru By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:10:16 +0530 A three-year-old boy was killed by a leopard near Bengaluru in the early hours of Saturday.The victim, C. Hemanth, was sleeping with his parents - Cha Full Article Karnataka
al No entry for unregistered Keralites arriving at Talapady checkpost from today By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:29:40 +0530 The Kasaragod district administration has closed down the additional help desk opened to register Keralites, who reached Talapady check post at the Full Article Kerala
al Coronavirus lockdown | HC closure of liquor shops is judicial overreach, TN tells SC By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:43:11 +0530 Curbs will lead to ‘grave’ revenue loss, says State govt. plea Full Article Tamil Nadu
al Sugarcane farmers in Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur area a worried lot By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:26:50 +0530 Non-availability of workers owing to the lockdown is causing delay in cutting the canes Full Article Tamil Nadu
al BJP ally demands Bharat Ratna for Bodoland movement spearhead By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:48:27 +0530 Upendranath Brahma remains an icon of leadership, sacrifice and unity, it says Full Article Other States
al Coronavirus | ‘Confusion’ within central government in fight against COVID-19, says Congress By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:40:48 +0530 Maken also came down heavily on the Arvind Kejriwal-led government and asked it to be more transparent in reporting cases of the novel coronavirus. Full Article National
al Coronavirus lockdown | Bengal arranging special trains to bring back 30,000 stranded people: Official By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:57:24 +0530 ‘The stranded people are mostly migrant workers, patients and their attendants, students, pilgrims and tourists from West Bengal’ Full Article Other States
al Drop proposal to amend Electricity Act: Ramadoss By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:05:00 +0530 Centre’s move took away the State’s rights, says the PMK founder Full Article Tamil Nadu
al Coronavirus | Global death toll nears 275,000 By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:20:15 +0530 More than 3,946,130 cases were registered in 195 countries and territories. Of these, at least 1,293,700 are now considered recovered. Full Article International
al Coronavirus | Police manual sets out guidelines to detect “fake news” By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:33:46 +0530 Asks officers to fact-check and refer to reliable sites to verify news reports Full Article National
al U.K. plans 14-day compulsory quarantine for all airport arrivals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:37:39 +0530 The new restriction, which means travellers including Britons arriving in the UK would have to self-isolate at a private residence or be fined up to £1,000 or be deported for flouting the rules, is expected to take effect at the end of this month Full Article International
al Coronavirus lockdown | Evaluation for class 10, 12 board exams to be done at home by teachers By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:14:40 +0530 The pending board exams will be held from July 1 to 15. Full Article National
al Migrant workers return from Kerala By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:23:37 +0530 NAGAPATTINAM A group of migrants who had been working at a brick kiln at in Kizhakancherikavu in Kerala travelled to their hometown in Mayiladuthurai Full Article Tiruchirapalli
al New light on an astonishing political turn in India’s history By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:38:49 +0530 Book gives minute details of the five weeks that preceded the Maharashtra government formation. Full Article National
al Coronavirus | Testing capacity for COVID-19 scaled up to 95,000 per day, says Harsh Vardhan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:51:48 +0530 Harsh Vardhan flagged the large prevalence of non-smoking tobacco usage in some of the States and the problem of spitting in public places. Full Article National
al Tiruvannamalai wholesale traders seek Collector’s nod to resume fruit and vegetable sales By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:09:48 +0530 Officer bearers say they are ready to adhere to protocols if permission is granted. Full Article Tamil Nadu
al 09/16:01 WST Marine Wind Warning Summary for Western Australia By www.bom.gov.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:01:12 GMT Full Article
al Social distancing part of tribal culture in Raj By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:02:00 IST Full Article
al Covid-19: Toll now 100 in R'sthan; tally 3,453 By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:25:42 IST Full Article
al Distribute grants to gaushalas at the earliest: CM By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:02:00 IST Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday directed the animal husbandry department to distribute Rs 275-crore grant sanctioned recently to gaushalas. Full Article
al Muhana mandi sales drop after seller tests +ve By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:00:00 IST Business in Muhana mandi here has gone down by 35% in the last two days after a papaya seller tested positive on Wednesday. Full Article
al 76 new Covid-19 cases in Rajasthan, tally 3,655 By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:08:09 IST With 76 new Covid-19 cases reported on Saturday in Rajasthan, the state tally of people infected from the virus has surged to 3,655 out of which 1,526 are active cases. Full Article
al No valid basis for EU tariffs in Boeing-Airbus subsidy dispute: US to WTO By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:03:00 +0530 The WTO has found the world's two largest planemakers received billions of dollars of unfair subsidies in a pair of cases dating back to 2004 Full Article
al Israel SC allows PM Netanyahu to form govt despite corruption charges By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:28:00 +0530 The court unanimously rejected petitions that sought to disqualify Netanyahu because he faces prosecution on felony corruption charges Full Article
al South Africa parliament zoom call hacked with pornography, racial abuse By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:15:00 +0530 Zoom has been facing criticism internationally as a result of reports of hackers who disrupt meetings by posting offensive content Full Article
al Kim Jong-un sends 'verbal message' to Xi Jinping on coronavirus success By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:23:00 +0530 Last week, Kim Jong-un has made his 'first public appearance' after 20 days of absence. Full Article
al UK corporate insolvencies fall as virus support plans kick in: KPMG By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:03:00 +0530 The spread of the novel coronavirus - and lockdown measures introduced to contain it - has ravaged the British economy, with many non-essential businesses told to close Full Article
al Hong Kong eases lockdown as no local Covid-19 transmission seen in 19 days By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:58:00 +0530 While gyms, beauty salons, bars, restaurants and other such public places have been reopened, saunas, karaoke lounges, party rooms and nightclubs would remain closed for at least another two weeks Full Article
al Covid-19: India tally close to 60K mark; Russia reports 10,000 new cases By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:10:00 +0530 Russia, which has emerged as a new Covid-19 hotspot in Europe, on Friday registered more than 10,000 new Covid-19 cases, for a sixth straight day Full Article
al Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review July 2020 Study Guide: Financial Accounting and Reporting By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Read More... Full Article
al The Power of Virtual Distance: A Guide to Productivity and Happiness in the Age of Remote Work, 2nd Edition By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z This revised second edition presents 15 years of data on Virtual Distance metrics and their predictive impact on organizational success factors ¯shedding new light on how to correct for communication challenges that often show up as a foggy set of digital disconnects where the vitality of the virtual workforce often gets lost in transmission.This still-evolving Digital Age conundrum continues to present new complications. The rise of remote work which Read More... Full Article
al The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations, 2020 supplement, 4th Edition By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Get up to date on tax-exempt healthcare law and relevant issues The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations, Fouth Edition provides complete and comprehensive information and analysis in a single volume - this is the e-book version. Tackling complex legal issues with plain-English explanations and the appropriate citations, this guide is a must-have resource for organizations and their advisors. Healthcare law is a complex field, and keeping up Read More... Full Article
al The Accidental Entrepreneur, The Survivor Edition By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z Get the inside story of Boost Juice, a global phenomenon, and discover 30 strategies for business success from its founder, Janine Allis. Share in Janine’s colourful stories as a serious business woman on Shark Tank, a mud-covered competitor on Australian Survivor, author, podcast host and ambassador for Australia for UNHCR Leading Women Fund.Establishing a new brand and creating a unique retail concept is never easy. So what happened when a mother Read More... Full Article
al The AI Book: The Artificial Intelligence Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and FinTech Visionaries By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z Written by prominent thought leaders in the global fintech space, The AI Book aggregates diverse expertise into a single, informative volume and explains what artifical intelligence really means and how it can be used across financial services today. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned. Coverage includes: Read More... Full Article
al Asset Liability Management Optimisation: A Practitioner's Guide to Balance Sheet Management and Remodelling By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z An advanced method for financial institutions to optimize Asset Liability Management for maximized return and minimized riskFinancial institutions today are facing daunting regulatory and economic challenges. As they manage bank regulation and competition, institutions are also optimizing their Asset Liability Management (ALM) operations. The function of the ALM unit today goes beyond risk management related to the banking book into managing regulatory Read More... Full Article
al The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AI, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly, 7th Edition By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z The seventh edition of the pioneering guide to generating attention for your idea or business, packed with new and updated informationIn the Digital Age, marketing tactics seem to change on a day-to-day basis. As the ways we communicate continue to evolve, keeping pace with the latest trends in social media, the newest online videos, the latest mobile apps, and all the other high-tech influences can seem an almost impossible task. How can you keep Read More... Full Article
al Call for submissions: the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction 2015 competition By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:44:00 +0000 Announcing the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction 2015 competition! For a list of previous winners, please visit here. Dates for submission: Manuscripts may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. on April 1 and 5:00 p.m. on May 31. Winners will be announced by late summer.We only accept electronic submissions.Our online submissions manager is available here: georgiapress.submishmash.com/submitTech support for using the submissions manager is available at 1-406-480-6274. The $30 entry fee can be paid online via credit card or PayPal.This year's judges are Hugh Sheehy, Karin Lin-Greenberg, Anjanette Delgado, Kristen Nichols, and Sandra Muñoz.Selection process: Each of the four contest judges reads approximately one-fourth of the manuscripts submitted to the competition, with a fifth judge available if needed based on the total number of submissions. Judges select seven to ten finalists each; the pool of finalist manuscripts is read by series editor Nancy Zafris, who makes the final selection of two winning manuscripts and a runner-up. Authors of winning manuscripts receive a cash award of $1,000, and their collections are subsequently published by the University of Georgia Press under a standard book contract. Winners have ten days to accept the award and ten days to sign the contract once it is received. Eligibility: The competition is open to writers in English, whether published or unpublished. Previous winners of this award are not eligible to win again. Writers must be residents of North America.Manuscript Guidelines Manuscripts should be 40,000-75,000 words in length. The award recognizes outstanding collections of short fiction. Collections may include long stories or novellas (est. length of a novella is 50-150 pages). However, novels or single novellas will not be considered. Please be sure manuscript pages are numbered. Please include a table of contents. Please use a standard, easy-to-read font such as Times New Roman in twelve-point size. Stories included in the submission may have appeared previously in magazines or anthologies but may not have been previously published in a book-length collection of the author’s own work. Authors may submit more than one manuscript to the competition for consideration as long as no material is duplicated between submissions. Each submission will require a separate entry fee. Manuscripts under consideration for this competition may be submitted elsewhere at the same time. Please withdraw your manuscript if it is accepted by another publisher and should no longer be considered for the Flannery O’Connor Short Fiction Award competition. Withdrawal can be completed via the submissions manager website. Entry fees are not refundable. Blind review: The intent of this contest is that manuscripts will be considered on the merits of the fiction and that judges will not be aware of the names or publication records of the authors. Please do not include your name on the pages of the manuscript—only in the form boxes of the electronic submission manager. The first page of the manuscript should include the title of the collection only. Please do not include a list of acknowledgments crediting where stories have been published. Judges who recognize work will recuse themselves, and the submission will be reassigned to a different judge. Confirmation of receipt and notification: You should receive an e-mail confirmation immediately after submission. An announcement of winners will be sent to all entrants via e-mail by late summer. If you have any questions or concerns other than technical issues with the submissions manager, please contact us via e-mail at press@ugapress.uga.edu. The press will not accept phone calls regarding the Flannery O’Connor Award. Statement of Integrity: The University of Georgia is thoroughly committed to academic integrity in all of its endeavors, and the University of Georgia Press adheres to all University of Georgia policies and procedures. To help ensure the integrity of the competition, manuscripts are judged through a blind review process. Judges in the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction competition are instructed to avoid conflicts of interest of all kinds. Full Article Awards Flannery O'Connor Award Press News
al Getting nostalgic about Winona Ryder and Sharmila Tagore! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:10:05 +0530 Old songs, retro fashion, 1980s pop culture, childhood icons and sharing space with Kundan Shah on paper, the theme of Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was consistently nostalgic. Full Article Freaky Ali Sharmila Tagore Kundan Shah Ajay Devgn Nawazuddin Siddiqui Asha Parekh Christopher Nolan Winona Ryder Budhia Dunkirk Teesri Manzil Sukanya Verma Shivaay
al Sunny Leone, Kejriwal, Konkona: Stars in Toronto By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:41:08 +0530 Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny</em> and <em>An Insignificant Man. Full Article Sunny Leone Arvind Kejriwal Toronto International Film Festival India Suhel Seth Mira Nair IMAGE Deepa Mehta Dilip Mehta Gunj Delhi La Francis Hui Vikrant Massey Konkana Sen Sharma Aam Aadmi Party Dev Patel
al Sharing Salman Khan! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:17:56 +0530 PINK, Penaz Masani and a precious picture of Nirupa Roy in and as Superman, a low-down of Sukanya Verma's fully filmi week! Full Article Nirupa Roy PINK Penaz Masani Federation of Film Societies of India Hindi Mary Watson FSSI Sherlock BBC BFF Arthur Conan Doyle Kareena Kapoor Khan Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury Jiyo Mere Laal Lakdi Ki Kathi Amitabh Bachchan