New Zodiac Ophiuchus
If the star doctors are to be believed, there is a new Zodiac sign jostling for space with its 12 more popular brothers in the astrological chart. Say hello to Ophiuchus, Zodiac No. 13.
Ophiuchus is a rarely used astrological sign that is not included in most versions of the Zodiac calendars. It is also known as 'Serpentarius' with its dates falling between November 29 and December 17.
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Garam Dharam: Dharmendra rejected the script of Yamla Pagla Deewana when he heard it the first time. Sunny and Bobby, however, were game for it. Dharmendra okayed it only when director Samir Karnik gave him a narration of the crisper version of the script with some changes.
Starbucks - Tata Coffee
Starbucks Corp, the world's largest coffee chain, has signed a pact with India's Tata Coffee Ltd to explore the possibility of opening retail stores in India, the two companies said in a statement.
The agreement, which also allows Starbucks to source beans from Tata's plant in southern India, will be Starbucks' first step to entering Asia's third-largest economy, Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz said in the statement.
The two companies will also consider jointly investing in additional facilities for exports to other markets, they said.
Makar Sakranti
Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across the country on Friday. The festival marks the entry of the Sun in Capricorn and signifies the arrival of the spring and the beginning of the harvest season.
The festival also is an opportunity where thousands take a holy dip in river Ganga to atone their sins.
Marking the day of Makar Sankranti, royal ornaments meant to adorn Lord Ayyappa are expected to reach Sabarimala temple on Friday.
Pongal
In the South, mainly in Tamil Nadu, people are celebrating Pongal. Four days' harvest festival marks the auspicious beginning of Uttarayan, that is the Sun's journey towards the north. Delicious Pongal food, drawing of Kolam marks the beginning of the first day of the festival.
Geo News
A reporter was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Karachi on Thursday. The victim Wali Khan Babar worked for Geo News.
The news channel believes Babar was intentionally targeted. The channel reported that Babar was returning home from work when the attackers stopped his car and verified his identity before opening fire.
The gunmen escaped after the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the killing so far.
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