Q@9: Quick OROP Solution, Ravi Jadeja’s Return and More

Missed today’s headlines? Here’s a wrap of The Quint’s top stories of the day.

OROP protest might return soon. (Photo: PTI)

1. One Rank One Pension Tangle: Need to Resolve it Quickly

The One Rank One Pension dispute between ex-servicemen and the Government has disappeared from the front pages of newspapers. However, it has the potential of re-emerging in an even more virulent manner, with serious implications for peace, security and stability of the country.

2. Sir Jadeja Is Back in Whites & Here’s How He Scripted His Return

India has decided that the flawed genius of Ravi Jadeja will be the cover for Ravi Ashwin, who enters the South African Test series under an injury cloud. This 26-year old’s return to Test cricket has been earned. The boring way. The correct way.

3. Review: Google Nexus 5X Is a Good Phone but Not the Best

When Google bought Android back in 2005, the company was eyeing the hardware space which turned into reality with the Nexus in 2010. LG has made its way back into the Nexus arena with the Nexus 5X, which seeks to redeem Google’s vision to provide Android in its purest form.

4. Shastri’s Pitch Showdown In Mumbai Just the Tip of the Iceberg?

Indian team director Ravi Shastri, ever pugnacious, was bristling in the aftermath of his team’s hefty loss in the ODI series decider against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium last week. Most of Shastri’s post-match wrath was allegedly directed at Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik, whom he is believed to have admonished with an expletive laced barb.

5. Now That We Know Bacon Causes Cancer, Vegan Might Just Go Glam

It’s been an epic disaster for the meat industry this week. Bacon and cancer in one sentence put the internet on fire. Rising above all the bacon flying grease, the incredibly swoon-worthy and suave Liam Hemsworth has gone vegan.

6. Kishanganj Hakim Brings Balwan Tonic and Politics to Katihar

Welcome to Mallickpur Haat under Balarampur constituency in Katihar district, the biggest cattle mart this side of the country where men and women of all communities – mostly Muslims and Yadavs – speak a patois of Hindi and Bengali.

7. A Man’s Perspective on Karva Chauth: Is It Really Necessary?

Karva Chauth: The festival when a married woman fasts the entire day to ensure the long life of her husband. But how is it a festival, if the women are fasting? And guess what, even when women fast, it’s not like husbands accept things quietly without suffering.

8. Will the Reel Stay True to the Real Charles Sobhraj?

The Bikini Killer. Now that’s a sobriquet that sticks. Easily the most enigmatic criminal and serial killer from the sub-continent, Charles Sobhraj is finally the subject of a feature film. From the trailer of Main Aur Charles, Randeep Hooda’s portrayal of Sobhraj seems true to the popular perception of the man. So who is the real Sobhraj?

9. Josh Talks Hosts 6th Event in Delhi, Speakers Inspire the Audience

Josh Talks hosted the sixth edition of its event in Delhi today, October 30. The line-up of speakers included people from diverse backgrounds including entrepreneurs, activists, sportsmen, artists, musicians and stand-up comedians.