QWrap: Rohith Vemula Protest March, JNU Students’ Plea and more
A quick wrap of the day’s news.
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1. Umar Khaled and Anirban Must Surrender Says Delhi HC
Delhi HC agreed to hear Umar Khaled’s petition seeking security to surrender. The Court has made it clear that Umar Khaled and Anirban Bhattacharya have to surrender and follow the due process of law.
2. Students, Activists take out March to Protest Against Rohith’s Suicide
Students, teachers and activists took to the streets of Delhi, on Tuesday, to protest against the death of Hyderabad Central University Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula. The march comes after JNU teachers and students decided to observe a day’s strike.
3. Neerja, Airlift: Real Stories & Pop Patriotism, the New Mantra
Post Airlift and Neerja, Bollywood filmmakers who are always on the look out for the ‘secret formula’ which can bring guaranteed box-office returns have a new reason to shout, “Eureka!”. Stories based on real-life or (to be safe) inspired by real events with a dash of patriotism driven by a real hero is what seems to be winning the audience.
4. Dhoni Uncertain as India Start Asia Cup Versus Bangladesh
MS Dhoni injured his back during the team’s training session on Monday, prompting the BCCI to rush Parthiv Patel as his back-up.
5. Virat Applauds Mohammad Amir’s “Courage” Before Asia Cup Opener
With the big India-Pakistan clash lined up for Saturday, Kohli also commented on the return of Mohammad Amir. The fast bowler is making a comeback to the international scene after being banned for years on charges of spot-fixing.
6. Audio of Hooda’s Aide Inciting Jat Protest Leaves Cong Embarrassed
The Congress party has sought an explanation from former Chief Minister BS Hooda’s aide Prof Virender over a leaked controversial audio clip. Virender is accused of talking to a Khap leader in order to allegedly incite violence amid the ongoing Jat agitation.
7. “Don’t Burn Haryana!” Pleads National Chess Champ Anuradha Beniwal
From politicians to Virender Sehwag to wrestler Vijender Singh, all have tried to drill some sense into them but all has been in vain. Amid this, another voice has emerged of Anuradha Beniwal, a former National Chess player from Haryana, who has represented India abroad and also won several accolades. Watch this young gutsy Jat woman asks Jat protesters the necessary questions.
8. Taking Hollywood By Storm: Deepika Might Work With Brad Pitt Next
Deepika Padukone seems to be taking Hollywood by storm. If industry buzz is to be believed, after xXx: Return of Xander Cage opposite Vin Diesel, Deepika will team up with Hollywood’s most drop-dead-gorgeous man, Brad Pitt.
9. Maserati Joins the SUV Bandwagon, Reveals Levante
SUVs seem to be all the craze right now, and Maserati has joined the party with its own offering in the form of Levante. Levante will be launched on March 1, 2016, just before the Geneva Motor Show which begins on March 3.
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