QWrap: Patels Hold Mega Rally; 94 Year Old Army Widow Demands OROP

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1. A few lakh Patels at Mega Rally in Ahmedabad Demanding OBC Quota

The Patel community in Gujarat, demanding reservation under the OBC quota, is protesting in an ambitious mega rally in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Anandiben Patel has expressed inability to include the community in the OBC category and requested the leaders to end the agitation and come forward for negotiations, but the Patels are unrelenting.

2. 94 Year Old Army Widow Demands OROP

At 94, Gian Kaur is one of the last surviving wives of World War 2 veterans. She’s got a minor hearing problem and walking is a task, but Gian Kaur insisted on making the effort to venture out of her room to the front lawn of their village home in Lakhimpur Kheri, so she could record her appeal to the government of India to implement One Rank One Pension.

3. BJP Retains Bengaluru

So the BJP retained Bengaluru, but what does that really mean for the resident? The Quint answers four questions you might want the answer to.

4. Accused’s Mother Hits Back at Jasleen Kaur

On Monday, 20-year-old Jasleen Kaur posted a picture of one Sarvjeet Singh on social media. Kaur alleged that he had verbally abused her and threatened her with consequences if she went to the police. But 24 hours later, the alleged abuser’s mother, Sarabjit Singh, called Jasleen Kaur’s post on social media a mere publicity stunt.

5. India Insulated From Global Market Tsunami?

India may be more resilient versus other emerging markets in light of the China market crash. Thankfully for India, a fall in commodity prices comes at a time when the government is thinking of increasing spending. Falling commodity prices, especially crude oil, helps the government reduce its import bill and cut the amount it spends as subsidy. The saved amount can be utilised in creating infrastructure and kick-starting the economy.

6. India Can Encash The Global Market Crash

In the backdrop of global market collapse, PM Modi said this crisis could actually be an opportunity for India. Raghav Bahl tells you how this could be encashed by recapitalising the cash-strapped public sector banks.

7. Review | Triumph Speed Triple: Madness Beyond 4000 RPM

Triumph Speed Triple is a powerful motorbike that has it all – performance, handling and a superb build quality.

Its power comes from a three-cylinder, 1050 cc engine, a motor that churns out 133 BHP. The liquid-cooling, double overhead cams of the Speed Triple operate 12 valves and rev out beyond 10,000 rpm.

8. R Ashwin Shakes Up World Rankings

Along with the Sri Lankan test team R Ashwin is shaking up world rankings as well, the Indian all rounder is now the 8th best bowler and 2nd best all rounder in the world!

9. #SaveABoond this #WorldWaterWeek

“I always wash my hair with RO water. Regular water makes it so rough”, she said.

A few blocks away, a 3 year-old died after drinking contaminated water.

Read some more ‘Terribly Tiny Tales’ on startling water facts here. And tell us what you do to conserve water. Come, let’s #SaveABoond this #WorldWaterWeek. You can tweet @TheQuint, comment below or WhatsApp us at 9910181818.

PeeCee IN NYC

Priyanka Chopra is plastered all over the bright and sparkly Times Square in New York City these days, to gear up promotions for her brand new series Quantico. We say go PeeCee!