Here's a quick glance at today's top stories:
1. >Lok Sabha discusses transgender rights
With the Rajya Sabha being adjourned yesterday due to disruptions, the limelight is now on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, who challenged the expunging of his comments by the House Deputy Chairman.
2. >I am in ‘forced exile’, no plans to return to India: Mallya
The liquor baron says he wants a "reasonable" settlement with creditor banks for his defunct airline, but they "are not getting any money" by taking his passport or arresting him.
3. >Dream actor-director combinations in Kollywood
What if Rajini starred in one of Rajamouli's magnum opus films? Or Dhanush in a classy Mani Ratnam flick? Kollywood has witnessed many actors tune their performances to suit a director's script.
4. >Kohli refuses to comment on Salman’s appointment
Asked if Indian Olympic Association’s decision to name Salman, who is playing the role of a wrestler in his upcoming film Sultan , as the goodwill ambassador is wrong or right, Kohli said, “I am not in a position to comment about it."
5. >Siachen records more deaths of troops in 4 months than last 3 years
Fourteen soldiers lost their lives while serving in Siachen Glacier in last four months, a number which is more than the deaths that occurred during each of the last three previous years.
6. >Donald Trumps bags major endorsements
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has netted three major endorsements, including from two House committee chairmen, signalling that the party leadership is warming to the real estate tycoon.
7. >Bindra joins Salman as goodwill ambassador
Shooter Abhinav Bindra was on Friday roped in as goodwill ambassador of India’s Olympic contingent alongside actor Salman Khan, while former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was also approached for the role after the controversial actor’s appointment created an uproar.
8. >Manithan: Court of the day
'Manithan' generally hovers in the hmmm-not-all-that-bad-zone because it’s such a crowd-pleasing script.
Enthralling Kathakali, music and dance recitals were the highlights of a festival at Kottakkal Viswambhara Temple.
10. > “Shruti Haasan is not just my daughter; she’s a star”
…said Kamal Haasan at the launch of his upcoming trilingual, Sabash Naidu, organised at the site of the new Nadigar Sangam building.
