Rocketman: Taron Egerton to sing his heart out in Elton John biopic

It was an extraordinary and surreal time, and that's how I wanted the film to be." Taron Egerton said, "Elton John is a music icon, but we often forget that he is also a person with a very human story to tell." "We always felt we wanted to be irreverent and make sure the audience feels like it is getting a glimpse into the life of a man who has had a notoriously turbulent time. But it is also so important to make the fans happy and make Elton likeable. This is a raw, human story, but it is also a celebration of a truly great man and what we can learn from him," Taron Egerton shared. Richard Madden plays John Reid, Elton John's love interest in the film. Madden is known for playing Robb Stark on HBO's Game of Thrones. Richard Madden is said to be in the running to play James Bond. Though the actor slammed the rumours, he was quizzed about the same at Rocketman's premiere at Cannes. Jamie Bell plays Bernie Taupin, Elton John's long term collaborator. Taron Egerton first rose to international fame with the Kingsman franchise. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttp://kiredu.ru/UserProfile/tabid/182/userId/44381/Default.aspx

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Palarivattom Flyover: Vigilance all set to file preliminary inquiry report

Following this, the state government also ordered a VACB enquiry to assess any corruption in the construction. "We expect to file the preliminary inquiry report to the VACB director this week itself. The laboratory report also pointed out some flaws in the construction of the bridge. We are evaluating the lab report, documents and statements collected as part of the preliminary enquiry. After taking an expert opinion, we will come to a conclusion soon," an officer said. VACB is likely to recommend its director to conduct a further investigation. "A decision to register FIR has to be taken by the director. There are some flaws in the construction and it has been pointed out by several agencies," an officer said. VACB had recorded statements of officers of the Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala Ltd (RBDCK), including its former MD A P M Mohammed Hanish. RBDCK was given the task to construct the flyover. Similarly, the contractor assigned by RBDCK and officials of KITCO, the consulting agency, were also quizzed. PWD Minister G Sudhakaran had blamed RBDCK and KITCO for improper construction of the flyover. He also alleged that apathy by both agencies along with unscrupulous practises, including inadequate use of cement and steel, led to the poor condition of the bridge. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://benoit.gaillard.aricie.net/UserProfile/tabid/2042/userId/7650/Default.aspx

NGT slaps Rs 10,000 penalty on UP pollution control board for 'misleading report'

'For such misleading report, we impose cost of Rs10,000 which may be deposited by the UPPCB with the CPCB within one month and recovered from the person responsible for giving misleading report. Appropriate action be also taken by the UPPCB against the conduct of such person, after identifying him,' the bench said. The tribunal also noted that no action has been taken in spite of finding illegal action amounting to an offence under the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. 'Let the UPPCB take further appropriate action of prohibiting the illegal activity, prosecuting the offender and recovering the compensation from the polluters in accordance with law and furnish a report of compliance within one month by e-mail,' the bench, also comprising Justices S P Wangdi and K Ramakrishnan, said while posting the matter for hearing on July 31. A joint inspection report submitted by Central Pollution Control Board, the UPPCB and Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation told the tribunal that Express Engineering Pvt Ltd was operating in a residential area without obtaining any consent and permission. 'This is clearly a case of illegal operation requiring proper actions as per the provisions of the applicable laws/rules. The unit never obtained and nor was granted any licenses/ consents / permissions from the State authorities like Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam, UPPCB, etc,' the report said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://www.aeriagames.com/user/ashashinaa/

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Alert on affordable medicines

IDAN, whose concerns are shared by sections of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA), a body of domestic drug-makers, said making available pending applications would arm foreign companies with information to launch "pre-emptive patent litigation to block generics".In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AIDAN described the OPPI proposal as a "brazen move to outsource the job of finding potential patent infringers of its patents" to the apex drug regulatory authority, or the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO).The letter, citing the minutes of a March 25 meeting called by the CDSCO, has pointed out that the DoP secretary, the department's top official, appeared to advocate in support of the OPPI proposal. The minutes document that the secretary had suggested preparing a database for pending applications for new drug approvals or new manufacturing licences and publishing them on the CDSCO website.The DoP secretary was not immediately available for comment on Wednesday. OPPI's director-general T.K. Kanchana said the industry body "believes a transparent regulatory structure is critical not only for better regulatory oversight but also for enabling patients to ensure that the drugs procured by them are from licenced manufacturers".She said that although India has over 15,000 drug manufacturers, the CDSCO's own data show that only about 1,500 manufacturers are in compliance with rules that require companies to upload information about licences granted for the sale and manufacture of drugs.AIDAN has pointed out that the OPPI demand has also been advanced by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, a trade group representing the US pharmaceutical industry. It had pointed out that the CDSCO's portal does not facilitate timely notification to a patentee of a possible infringement."Pending applications for new drugs should be treated as proprietary commercial information - there is no reason such information should be public," said an official with the IDMA whose representatives had also participated in the meeting and were surprised by what they view as the DoP's advocacy of the OPPI's proposal."Our members expressed our concerns during the meeting itself," the official said.Members of AIDAN say companies could block new generic drugs for years through litigations claiming patent infringement even before they have been approved. "If companies think approved drugs infringe on their patents, they can approach courts after approval," said Malini Aisola, AIDAN coordinator. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://southmainalliance.org/UserProfile/tabid/57/userId/638709/Default.aspx

Fizzy Goblet: Footloose and fanciful

The space marks the debut of Fizzy Goblet in the offline space after a smashing sales run online. "Putting together our flagship store has been a labour of love, an organic growth for our five-year-old brand," confesses Laksheeta, as she powers the mechanics of selling India's edgiest juttis by the lakhs, with her husband Abhinav Mehra. The duo stands powered by a team of over 30 dedicated individuals-"most of them women as they tend to understand the dynamics of the product better," says Laksheeta. The Insta handle of the brand tosses up over two lakh followers at a glance. The numbers multiplying by the day, as Fizzy Goblet successfully gobbles a meaty chunk of the traditional footwear segment. Gone are the days when your feet winced with shoebites on sporting colourful, but uncomfortable juttis you bought on a whim from Rajasthan, or the typical Pakistani juttis you chanced on at an exhibition. A homegrown success story, having tested waters through online sales earlier, Fizzy Goblet has taken sure steps to amp up its presence. The product comes with quality assurance: the juttis are handcrafted in leather, with inner padding to zap in comfort. Silk and hand-embroidered fabrics bring in that contemporary charm to the traditional pick, as the jutti has been a quintessential inclusion in every woman's wardrobe for years. Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja chose to give away Fizzy Goblet's Aisha juttis to all her friends and family members at her pre-wedding mehendi ceremony last year. Shaped in a happy, festive combination of white and gold, these have been a constant favourite on the FG bestseller list since, much like the neutral tones of the Champagne Supernova with the leaf sequins winking in classic glory. The Bollywood clutch of Anushka Sharma, Jacqueline Fernandes, Alia Bhatt, Huma Qureshi has been seen trotting around in Laksheeta's prized footwear as well while making public appearances. "Some of the juttis take up to 60 hours of labour to come into being," shares Laksheeta, surveying her store with an air of satisfaction. Her keen eye for detail emerges in the logo-shaped hooks that hold pairs against circular mirrors, the embroidered couch that flaunts an extension of the delicate knots adorning the pair of juttis behind it on the wall. The experience doesn't end with just making your selection-each pair is handed to you in a candy pink-and-brown cardboard box, shaped like a mini trunk. For brides, there are special floral boxes that read "Can't say 'I do' without you." The key lies in reinvention. Quick to sense the leaning towards athleisure, Laksheeta and Abhinav have interpreted it in a flurry of innovations in Fizzy Goblet offerings, including lace-ups on denim, sneaker juttis, rubber soled ones, loafers, broguesters (juttis with brogue patterns) and fun prints like Panda, the Sail Away Sneakers series, Udaipur juttis and more. "The truth is, I get bored," laughs Laksheeta. "That makes me come up with newer, fascinating designs. I believe in never saying never." Contemporary, chic, classic and crafted with care. That's the sustained metaphor in this jutti jive for you. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://yarp.com/95db12a4c658

ICC World Cup 2019: Best of luck from Women in Blue

Cricket is a funny game (Mithali Raj, 36, ODI captain) My father is a very dedicated cricket fan. I grew up watching matches on TV with him at home. World Cup matches were always special. The 1996 World Cup was happening at home, I was 14, and there was this buzz and hype about it. I clearly remember watching the India-Pakistan quarter-final with my father. Ajay Jadeja had played well for India in the slog overs batting first. Then the Pakistan openers, Saeed Anwar and Aamir Sohail, were swatting our bowlers all around the park in Bangalore. I was really nervous and praying for a breakthrough. Sohail hit Venkatesh Prasad for a four through the covers and said something nasty to him. The next ball, Prasad clean bowled him. I was dancing after that and celebrating. I remember my father telling me, 'cricket is a funny game'. The next year I was in the India women's World Cup probables. It felt unbelievable back then. If not India, then: England Heartbreaker (Jhulan Goswami, 36, right-arm fast) New Delhi: Indian women's cricket bowler Jhulan Goswami, women's cricket captain Mithali Raj, team Baahubali's Ramya Krishna and Shobu Yarlagadda, actor Rajkummar Rao, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli. ( IANS ) The first World Cup I watched was way back in 1992, when it was first played in coloured clothing with white balls. We would wake up early morning to see the matches taking place in Australia. I was 10 years old, and I went crazy about cricket. The most profound memory I have is from 1996, when India lost to Sri Lanka in the semi-final in Kolkata. I remember we were all—my father, mother, younger brother and sister—watching the game at home on a small TV. Sachin Tendulkar was playing well and India were cruising. Suddenly he got out and a few wickets fell. India were in trouble when it turned ugly at the Eden Gardens. People started throwing stuff at players on the ground. It was heart-breaking to see a crying Vinod Kambli walking out from the ground. We did not even eat dinner that evening. If not India, then: England When Dhoni hit that six…. (Smriti Mandhana, 22, opener) April 2, 2011: Mahendra Singh Dhoni hits the historical six to win Cricket World Cup 2011 at the Wankhede Stadium. ( AFP ) I was 14 when India reached the final of the 2011 World Cup. I saw the game between India and Sri Lanka on TV with my father and brother at home. When MS Dhoni hit that winning six, lofting Nuwan Kulasekara over long-on, we all went berserk. Earlier, I would hear stories about India winning the World Cup in 1983. It felt great to be able to see India do it again in 2011. This made me more determined to become a professional cricketer and play for India one day. That image of Dhoni hitting the winning six will always be alive in my mind. I hope India do it again in England under Virat Kohli. He can do it for India. If not India, then: Australia I was dancing in the stands! (Taniya Bhatia, 21, wicket-keeper) My all time favourite World Cup moment happened during the semi-final between India and Pakistan in Mohali back in 2011, when Zaheer Khan took last man standing Misbah-ul-Haq's wicket to bowl out Pakistan. I was at the stadium, and I was dancing in the stands! I was 12 or 13 and anticipating India's win to reach the final. The fact that it was my home ground made it more special. Sachin Tendulkar was given 4 or 5 lifelines during that game. When India won, Mohali and Chandigarh erupted in joy. People were there on the streets in their cars with India flags till late night. Beating Pakistan is always special and if it's the World Cup, it's superb. I am hoping India beat Pakistan again at the 2019 World Cup and the ritual continues. If not India, then: West Indies Klusener was my hero (Shikha Pandey, 30, right-arm fast) Lance Klusener and Morne Morkel (r) chat in the nets during the South African national cricket team training session at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on December 23, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. ( Getty Images ) It was incredible when India defeated Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup in South Africa (in the group stage). I was 13 and I had started understanding the game better by then, and the kind of fearless cricket India played in that particular match was great. I will never forget that six Sachin hit over backward point off Shoaib Akhtar. I actually started following cricket in 1999, the previous World Cup. I wouldn't miss any of the South Africa's games. I would give up playing with my friends in those summer holiday evenings just to watch Shaun Pollock and Lance Klusener play. Klusener was my hero back then. I would imitate his bowling action and his mannerisms while batting a lot. If not India, then: New Zealand. Hope Dhoni wins us the cup (Veda Krishnamurthy, 26, right-hand bat) MS Dhoni hitting the ball for a six and winning the World Cup for India was the best World Cup moment for me. I watched the match on TV with my family. After a long time, the World Cup was taking place in India and everyone was anticipating India's triumph. Obviously India winning was the best thing that day. I remember celebrating, I burst crackers. Though I have gone into a no-cracker rule after that day, but that day was special. Hoping Dhoni does something similar to this and wins us the Cup again! If not India, then: England Rohit Sharma can win games all by himself (Harleen Deol, 20, all-rounder) Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the fourth one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on March 10, 2019. ( AFP ) Yuvraj Singh had a superb 2011 World Cup. When he and MS Dhoni were batting in the final against Sri Lanka, I was really hoping and praying that Yuvi hits the winning runs. But when a finisher like Dhoni is on strike, he likes to do the honours himself. My cousins and me had gathered at my house in Mohali to watch the final. As soon as Dhoni hit that shot over long on, the look on his face said it all. It has to go down as the best moment in the history of sport in India. It still gives me goosebumps when I see that shot either on TV or online. With a batsman like Virat Kohli at the helm, India will be the team to watch out for this time. Rohit Sharma will be crucial too; he can win a games for India all by himself. If not India, then: Australia Spinners will be key for India (Radha Yadav, 19, left-arm spinner) Dhoni hitting the six at Wankhede against Sri Lanka in the 2011 final has to be my favourite. The way Gautam Gambhir and Dhoni were batting it looked like India would re-create history on that day. England might have good fast bowling conditions, but I think spinners will play a crucial role in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal's partnership will be a key for India. They can both bat as well. If not India, then: England This time for Dhoni (Poonam Yadav, 27, leg-spinner) Mahendra Singh Dhoni misses the ball as he bats during the 2019 Cricket World Cup warm up match between Bangladesh v India at Sophia Gardens stadium in Cardiff, south Wales. ( AFP ) The scenes after India beat Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup at the Wankhede ground in Mumbai are still very much alive in my mind. The way man-of-the-tournament Yuvraj Singh said that he wanted to win the World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar, and then the whole team lifting Sachin on their shoulders was fantastic. I got very emotional watching that on TV. The way the Indian team won it for Sachin back in 2011, now the Virat-led team should be doing that for MS Dhoni, who will be playing his last World Cup. Also, Dhoni is going to finish lot of games for India in England. He is in great form. If not India, then: Australia Electric scenes in Mumbai (Jemimah Rodriques, 18, right-hand bat) I cannot ever forget MS Dhoni hitting that six and winning the 2011 World Cup. I was 10 years old and remember celebrating the win with my family and friends in the neighbourhood. My love for the sport grew after that title triumph. The scenes were electric in Mumbai that night. I think Rohit Sharma will be a cricketer to watch out for in the upcoming World Cup. He is going to do well and win matches for India. If not India, then: England India, SA are favourites (Ekta Bisht, 33, left-arm spinner) Even though South Africa has been a great side since 1992 World Cup, they have had dismal outings in the World Cups held in the past. The way they lost in the 2015 world cup to New Zealand was heart-breaking. 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In the pipeline: Fix for high level of ammonia in Delhi water

'This will resolve the issue of frequent stoppage of WTP due to high ammonia content in Yamuna water discharged by Haryana. The 106 MGD plant will be constructed in addition to the existing 90 MGD plant. It will be able to treat high ammonia content, up to 4 parts per million (ppm), in the raw water of the Yamuna. Currently, the plant has to be shut if 1 ppm of ammonia is present in the raw water,' an official statement said. 'The functional plant at Chandrawal has a capacity of 90 MGD, but after ammonia breaches a certain level, it shuts down. However, the use of ozonation and activated carbon technology will ensure un-interrupted working of the proposed plant,' DJB vice-chairman Dinesh Mohaniya said. The plant is being funded under the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) scheme, he added. Water treated at the plant will benefit around 22 lakh people living in Old Delhi, Civil Lines, Karol Bagh, Rajinder Nagar, Naraina, parts of Delhi Cantonment and NDMC areas, the statement added. At the meeting, the DJB board also approved construction of 'the country's largest STP (Sewage Treatment Plant)' in Okhla at a cost of Rs 1,161 crore. 'The project will have huge impact on the quality of water of the Yamuna. The new STP, of 564 MLD (Million Litres Per Day) capacity, will remove 41,200 kg per day organic pollutant load and 61,600 kg per day solid load from Yamuna,' the statement said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttp://doodleordie.com/profile/renaultregens

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