Bihar BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul asks Muslims to stay indoors on Holi, sparks controversy

Patna, 10/3: A BJP MLA in Bihar on Monday made an “appeal” to Muslims to “stay indoors” on Holi, which this year falls on a Friday during the holy month of Ramazan, and to “let Hindus celebrate their festival” without any disruptions. Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul, the MLA from Bisfi assembly constituency in Madhubani district, made…

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Ban direct and indirect ads related to tobacco, alcohol: Health Ministry to IPL

New Delhi,10/3: : The Healthy Ministry has instructed the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the tournament beginning March 22. In a letter to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, Director General of Health Services Atul Goel said cricket players, who are role models to the youth…

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Champions Trophy Final | New Zealand restricted to 251/7 by Indian spinners

Dubai, 9/3:New Zealand were restricted to 251/7 by India in the Champions Trophy finals at the Dubai International Stadium, thanks to some brilliant bowling by the Indian spinners. After a great start by Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand were unable to score easily due to some water-tight bowling by the spinners. Daryl Mitchell played the role…

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