QWrap: Ma Durga Furore, #MeraBharatKahan, and Samsung Gear VR

1. Apologise for Quoting Insulting Text: Opposition to Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani’s reference to the controversial definition on goddess Durga, led to ruckus and even got the Rajya Sabha adjourned yesterday. Today, the opposition demanded that Irani apologise for reading out the pamphlet. The minister refused to do that and in her defense, said she is a Durga worshipper herself and did not mean any insult.

2. Kyunki...Mantri Bhi Kabhi Abhinetri Thi...

The return of ‘Tulsi Virani’ brought an all-time high TRP. Watch this video to find out what the Virani family thinks about her latest small screen comeback.

3. Movie Review: ‘Tere Bin Laden Dead or Alive’ is a Massive Letdown

This week’s new release Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive is more dead than alive. Now the reason why we are even talking about it and are reasonably excited to watch it is because Tere Bin Laden (2010) was hilarious. With the same writer and director, Abhishek Sharma at the helm of affairs how wrong could it be? Turns out, very!

4. From Mera Bharat Mahan to #MeraBharatKahan

Where is Mera Bharat Mahan heading? Are we headed the ‘Right’ way? Write or record your ‘national’ or ‘anti-national’ comments and tweet, FB and WhatsApp to The Quint.

5. Mumbai Win Record 41st Ranji Title, Saurashtra Humbled in Final

Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy for a record 41st time with a comprehensive innings and 21 run victory over Saurashtra on day three of the five-day final at Pune on Friday.

6. Last Three Indo-Pak Encounters: Yuvraj’s 79, Bhuvi’s 3-For & More

The most anticipated cricket match of the year is finally here. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to take on each other for the first time after the 2015 World Cup (India won by 76 runs), in the Asia Cup on Saturday.

7. After Jat Agitation, Rohtak is a Bitterly Divided Haryana Town

After days of turmoil, Rohtak – like many other places in the state – is a town now visibly divided between Jats who took to the streets seeking job quotas, and non-Jats who bore the brunt of their anger.

8. I Jumped out of a Plane and the Rest,a Is History!

I jumped out of a plane! I would never travel halfway across the world to do it, but as it was right next door in Aligarh, I thought it’s a good idea to tick it off my bucket list.

9. All You Need to Know About Samsung’s Gear VR Headset

There’s no better way to show what virtual reality (VR) has in store for us than to experience the magic of a virtual reality headset. Samsung has chipped in with the Oculus-powered Gear VR headset which is optimally priced at Rs 8,200. But, can this VR headset make its presence felt in the market? Here’s the lowdown on the Gear VR made by Samsung in collaboration with Oculus.