Economic Survey 2017-18; Key Points

Indian GDP to grow 7-7.5% in the financial year 2018-19. The growth rate will be 6.75% in the financial year 2018. Indirect taxpayers increased by 50%. Five states accounted for 70% of country's exports. India's stock market boom is different from that of the US. Economic Survey highlights gender issues. Swachh Bharat initiative has increased sanitation coverage in rural areas from 39% in 2014 to 76% in January 2018. Textile package has boosted exports of key manmade ready-made garments by 16 percent.readmore@IB Times

Five States, 70% India's Export: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey, 2017-18, revealed that for the 1st time in India's history, five states accounted for 70 percent of country's exports. Those five states are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.readmore@Business Standard

A White Rose Protest on Grammy's Awards Eve

Musicians embellished themselves with white roses for Grammy Awards on Sunday night to show their protest against sexual harassment and gender inequality.This movement is inspired by the Time'sUp campaign.Taylor Swift won a lawsuit against a DJ who she claimed groped her, Kesha’s ongoing harassment lawsuit against Dr. Luke, and further abuse allegations against R. Kelly surface. (All have denied the allegations). readmore@The Hill

Padmaavat lyricists and 'Ram-Leela' Co-Writers responds the open letter

Siddharth-Garima, the Padmaavat lyricists and 'Ram-Leela' Co-Writers responds, responded to the open letter by actress Swara Bhasker with a blog post titled 'An open letter to all Vaginas'. The letter read, "Why judge that day from 700 years ago with 'what would I do today'? It's a film based in the 13th century when women preferred...death to rape."readmore@9gbzindagi

Top 5 gainers in the T20 IPL 2018 auction

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Krishnappa Gowtham topped the list as he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹6.2 crore, 31 times his base price of ₹20 lakh. All-rounder Krunal Pandya's was the second-highest as he fetched ₹8.8 crore, 22 times his base price. D'Arcy Short came in 3rd, fetching ₹4 crore, 19 times his base price. Jofra and R Tripathi came on 4th and 5th respectively in the T20 IPL 2018 auction.readmore@News18

The most expensive buys in the T20IPL, 2018 auction

Ben Stokes, England all-rounder, is bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹12.5 crore, also emerged as a most expensive player of T20IPL 2018. Jaydev Unadkat, the 2nd most expensive player of T20IPL is also bought by RR for spent ₹11.5 crore at the auction. Manish Pandey and Lokesh Rahul were bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab respectively, each for ₹11 crore.readmore@Quint

Sold all his Bitcoins($20000 per coins): Apple Co-Founder

Wozniak said last year that he bought the cryptocurrency when it was being sold for $700 per coin. “I don't want to be one of those people who watches...and cares about the number. When it shot up high, I said I don't want to be one of those people who watches and watches it and cares about the number. I don't want that kind of care in my life,” Wozniak told the audience at the Nordic Business Forum in Stockholm. He sold all of his Bitcoin when its price neared $20,000.readmore@Bits Online

I am single: Sushant Singh Hindustani

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has mentioned that he's single while adding, "I'm never taciturn about my relationship." Sushant was reportedly dating actress Kriti Sanon, They'd worked together in the film 'Raabta'. Sushant broke up with his previous girlfriend TV actress Ankita Lokhande his co-star in the serial 'Pavitra Rishta'.readmore@Hindustan Times

Federer's win sets twitter on fire

Reacting to Roger Federer's win in Australian Open's final, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "Grace, power, and nimbleness. nobody within the world may play that shot." Sachin, who is a self-confessed fan of the Swiss star.
"Roger Federer is a legend who can't be appreciated with adjectives anymore", Ashwin Ravichandran.readmore@Indian Express

Jackpotting: Secret Service warns ATM scheme has hit the US

The United States Secret Service has reportedly warned banks of "jackpotting" attacks on ATMs across the country. ATM "jackpotting" is a technique wherever thieves install malicious code and hardware on ATMs that force the machines to dispense vast volumes of money. the secret Service alert reportedly aforesaid hackers targeted complete ATMs typically situated in pharmacies and massive retailers, and drive-thru ATMs.readmore@Washington Post

Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swamiji refuses to accept Padma Shri award, writes to PM

Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swami has written to PM Narendra Modi refusing to simply accept the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, bestowed upon him on Thursday. In his letter, Swami wrote that he was a 'sanyasi' and had very little interest in awards. Also, regard as the 'Walking God of North Karnataka', Swami was awarded the Padma Shri for his spirituality.readmore@India