1. Cheers to all the Ladies on the Floor, This Women’s Day
From grinding stereotypes to juggling family and career, women are doing kickass in their lives. We at The Quint are celebrating Women’s Day with these amazing stories.
2. Govt Finally Rolls Back EPF Tax Proposal, Rahul Gandhi Gloats
In response to the intense backlash from salaried taxpayers, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley rolled back the proposed tax on withdrawals from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). The move will be further reviewed by the Finance Ministry.
3. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s AOL Event Could Kill Delhi’s Lifeline
AOL is organising a three-day festival where around 35 lakh people will come from all over the world. More than a thousand acres of the Yamuna floodplains have been cleared and gigantic stages are being built, including one that would be built over 7 acres where 35,000 musicians will perform together.
The area has been cleared of all vegetation and is being filled with construction material. Several ramps and parking areas are being built. Arrangements are being made to ferry 35 lakh people.
4. Manohar Parrikar Justifies Deploying The Army for AOL Event
The NGT questioned the Centre on how no environmental clearance was sought by the Art of Living Foundation before the construction work was initiated. The decision to deploy the Indian army to construct pontoon bridges for the event has also been severely criticised.
5. Maria Sharapova Provisionally Suspended After Failing Dope Test
World number 7 Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam Champion and the richest female athlete in the world - failed a dope test at the 2016 Australian Open.
6. Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Now in India
It has taken less than a month for Samsung to introduce its Galaxy S7 series in India, after its global debut at the MWC 2016. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge have been priced at Rs 48,900 and Rs 56,900 respectively, available from 18 March onwards.
The company is also bundling the Gear VR headset if you pre-book either of the Galaxy S7 phones right now.
7. Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard Priced at Rs 10.50 Cr Is Bombproof
Mercedes-Benz India launched the most expensive car in their portfolio in India, the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard at Rs 10.50 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The S600 Guard is the first civilian vehicle to be certified with the highest ballistic protection, level VR10.
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