Jet Airways offers 25 per cent discount on 1-million domestic tickets

Private carrier Jet Airways on Wednesday put 1-million economy class seats up for sale, with a flat 25 per cent discount for a limited period, on its domestic network.

The four-day mega fare offer will be available for sale from May 27 to 30 and valid for travel from June 15 to October 15, the airlines said in a release.

The four-day booking period offer is valid for economy class travel on the airline's domestic network, it said.

The 25 per cent discount offer is for travel only on direct flights on the airline's domestic network, Jet Airways said adding it is not applicable on group bookings and available on a first come, first serve basis

Jet Airways operates across 51 destinations in India.

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Pentagon sends live anthrax to nine US states and South Korea

The Pentagon accidentally shipped live samples of deadly anthrax to private laboratories in nine US states and bases in South Korea.

An investigating has been launched into the major lapse on part of a laboratory of the Department of Defense, reports PTI.

"There is no known risk to the general public, and there are no suspected or confirmed cases of anthrax infection in potentially exposed lab workers," said Steve Warren Pentagon spokesman.

The Department of Defense (DOD) is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in their investigation of the inadvertent transfer of samples containing live Bacillus anthracis, also known as anthrax, from a lab in Dugway, Utah, to labs in nine States, he said.

"One sample of Anthrax was also sent to the Joint United States Forces Korea (USFK) Portal and Integrated Threat Recognition Program at Osan Air Base," Warren said.

The DoD lab was working as part of a DoD effort to develop a field-based test to identify biological threats in the environment, he said.

"Out of an abundance of caution, DoD has stopped the shipment of this material from its labs pending completion of the investigation," Warren said.

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Arvind Kejriwal's Jung with Centre in Supreme Court tomorrow

The Supreme Court will re-hear on Friday the central government's plea challenging a Delhi High Court order that said Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has no power in the posting and transfer of bureaucrats in Delhi.

The apex court vacation bench of Justices SK Sikri and UU Lalit on Thursday said they will hear the matter on Friday as Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh urged the court to hold an urgent hearing of the matter.

The Delhi High Court by its verdict had held erroneous a Home Ministry notification putting all the services under the Lieutenant Governor.

Meanwhile, Jung met Home Secretary LC Goyal on Thursday over the notification . The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has often accused Jung of being a BJP agent, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last week even calling him a 'Viceroy' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a two-day special session of Delhi Assembly that concluded on Wednesday, the Home Ministry notification was slammed as illegal by the AAP government,with Rithala MLA Mahinder Goyal even tearing up a copy of it in the House.

The AAP government also moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday challenging the notification, which was called "suspect" by the same court in an earlier ruling. The court will hear the AAP petition, which also includes the appointment of IAS officer Shakuntala Gamlin as acting Chief Secretary by Jung, on Friday.

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CBSE Class 10 results to be announced at 2 pm today

  CBSE Class 10 results to be announced at 2 pm today

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 results would be declared at 2 pm on Thursday, putting to rest the anxiety of lakhs of students over the delay in the announcement of the same.

Over 13 lakh students have appeared for the examination this year, the results of which were expected between May 20-25. 

The Board had initially announced that the Class 10 results would be available on the official website on May 27. However, the results were not declared and were postponed by a day.

A total of 5,55,912 girls and 8,17,941 boys registered for the Class 10 Board exams, this year at 3,537 test centres. Once declared, the students can check the results at:

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The students have been waiting for the results for over two months. The CBSE Class 10 exams for the session 2015 were conducted between March 2 and March 26 for candidates who had opted for Board based exams. And for candidates who opted for school based papers, the exams were held, March 10, onwards.

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16 Healthy And Desi Summer Quenchers That Will Help You Beat The Scorching Heat

It cannot get any hotter than this, or can it? Well the temperatures across the country is soaring like Virat Kohli’s popularity. Like it or hate it, it’s only going up. The guys who are happy in these times are the makers of those black and orange soft drinks. Not only they harm your insides, they even cost a lot on your pocket.

We seem to have forgotten that our kitchen is like a treasure, waiting to be explored in innumerable foodgasmic ways. The only way to avoid those bone-melting soft drinks is to have these amazing desi summer drinks that will cool you off instantly.

1. Aam Panna

Raw Mango pulp and with chilled water and ice is a must-have.

2. Imli Ka Rass

Just by reading the name, some of you get that weird sensation in your teeth. Get it fixed and have the delicious Imli Ka Rass.

3. Lassi

Yogurt-based refreshing and filling drink which is a must-have in this season. Available across the country, this one comes in different variations – sweet, sour, bland, mixed with fruit etc.

4. Chaach

Its thin consistency makes it the adopted one in the Lassi family. This one is popularly known as Butter Milk.

5. Coconut Water

The best companion for that post morning jog or workout session.

6. Thandai

For some very weird reason, post Holi, this delicious cold beverage is forgotten like Ritiesh Deshmukh’s career. Someone needs to revive it.

7. Shikanji

This Indian lime smoothie works wonders in this hot weather. Add a dash of vodka and it works in every weather.

8. Sugarcane Juice

These vendors just vanish as soon as autumn hits the country; they are like Batman who come during summers and quench our thirst for something cooler in summers.

9. Sattu Ka Sharbat

Roasted Gram Flour sharbat is very popular in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. But over the past few years, it has gathered popularity in North India due its impeccable nutritional value. It’s chilled, it’s refreshing, it’s a must have to beat the heat.

10. Pudina Sherbet

Be it in the form of chutney or just like this as sherbet – the refreshing taste of pudina is always welcoming.

11. Jal Jeera

You don’t need a reason to gulp some of this, as it’s easily found on the streets across India if you cannot ask your mom or dad to get you some. A must-have this summer!

12. Kokum Juice

Kokum is the lesser known tamarind which is extremely popular in the eastern coastal region of India. Helps in shedding that extra body fat too, so it has to be a part of your daily meals.

13. Bael Ka Sharbat

Bael or Stone Apple is a treasure of nutrients – helps cure acidity, ulcer, and gastric disorders, in short better than those packed sodas and soft drinks!

14. Nimbu Paani

Like you need a description for it, or reason to have it!

15. JigarThanda

This one originated in Madurai and is an extremely popular street drink across south India. Made with China Grass, Nannari (look below) and Ice Cream!

16. Nannari Sharbat

Tastes like root beer, made with a root of the herb called nannari. Extremely popular in Southern part of India.

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12 Things Every Man Must Experience At Least Once In Life

Most of us get so caught up in the mundane that we never really explore the endless possibilities life has to offer. But there are certain experiences everyone needs in their lives that makes them evolve as a person. Here, we talk about 12 things every man needs to experience before dying.

1. Living In A Strange Country

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Setting off on new paths that lead you to unknown, strange locations where nobody knows you is life changing. Figuring out life, all alone, is something not everyone gets to experience. Do it while you can, and discover your true self.

2. A Heartbreak

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Heartbreaks may be devastating but they always teach you a thing or two. Life moves on, and there’s no better of way of realising it than getting your heart broken.

3. A Solo Trip

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Pack your bags and head out on a journey without any company, without the surety of having someone around. The idea may seem scary, but trust us you’ll discover a new side to your personality!

4. Companionship Of A Dog

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One who hasn’t loved a dog and been loved back hasn’t experienced unconditional love. It is one of the rarest, purest, most unique bond you will ever make in your entire life.

5. Getting Drunk Out Of Your Wits

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It is good to be a responsible drinker, but every once in a while, you should loosen up! Drunken nights where you do things you don’t remember the next day always make for great stories. Not being your usual self, being totally out of control is something worth experiencing at least once in life!

6. A Road Trip

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At least one road trip before you hit your thirties is a must. It is a completely different experience from the regular destination vacations you’ve been going on your entire life. So, hop in to your car and set out on a life-altering journey with your best buds!

7. Living Alone

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Nothing makes you wiser than being on your own, completely. While you’re young, move out, even if for a while and live on your own. It’ll make a man out of you.

8. Being The Best At What You Do

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We’re all average in most things we do. And, we die being ‘the average man’. At least once in your life, feel the high of being ‘the best one’, even if for a moment. Take up a job you really, really love and conquer the world. No matter how small the skill may be, it will make you feel ‘on top of the world’.

9. Failure

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Yes, fail at least once. Failure is as life-changing as success, probably even more. Don’t be afraid to lose. Failure will only make you stronger. Until you know failure, you won’t know be able to appreciate success. Those who hit rock bottom and make their way up make legends.

10. Being Fearless

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Every man needs to know how liberating it is to make his own rules instead of mindlessly conforming to conventions. For once, be who you really are, free from all obligations. Be fearless. Say what you mean, do what you feel like. At least once, you should know what it feels like to not have any fears at all.

11. Being Completely In Touch With Nature

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Spend some time in a totally natural surrounding, with no traces of technology or urban life. Test yourself out one day in the woods and see if you can survive. Look around, observe. Take a plunge into the vast greens of the forest, deep azures of the sea, endless skies. Not only will you realize how tiny you are in the whole universe, you will discover your soul!

12. Conquering Your Fear

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Every one needs to know fear, and more importantly, what it feels like to conquer it. You must do at least one thing that scares you out of your wits and see yourself emerging stronger. Conquer your fear. Evolve.

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IPL 2015: Complete List Of Players From All 8 Teams.

The dust over the cricket World Cup has yet to settle for cricket fans. However, the IPLtamasha begins today with the grand opening ceremony and we finally have the full list of all team members who are scheduled to play in the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, or IPL as its known across the world. Which team do you think will lift the trophy this time around?

Chennai Super Kings

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MS Dhoni (c), Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohit Sharma, Ashish Nehra, Irfan Pathan, Faf du Plessis, Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo, Dwayne Smith,  Michael Hussey, Ishwar Pandey, Baba Aparajith, Mithun Manhas, Pawan Negi,  Rahul Sharma, Ankush Bains, Pratyush Singh, Ronit More, Eklavya Dwivedi, Matt Henry, Samuel Badree, Andrew Tye, Kyle Abbott.

MXP Verdict: Great players led by a great captain, CSK will be a force to reckon with this year as well.

Delhi Daredevils

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JP Duminy (c), Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Angelo Mathews, Amit Mishra, Mohammed Shami, Manoj Tiwary, Jaydev Unadkat, Saurabh Tiwary, Quinton de Kock, Mayank Agarwal, Imran Tahir, Albie Morkel, Kedar Jadhav, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Srikar Bharat, Shreyas Iyer, Dominic Joseph Muthuswamy, CM Gautam, KK Jiyas, Travis Head, Shahbaz Nadeem, Marcus Stoinis, Gurinder Sandhu, Jayant Yadav.

MXP Verdict: Yuvraj Singh will be the star attraction and will carry the burden of expectation. The rest of the team will need to rally around him.

Kings XI Punjab

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George Bailey (c), Virender Sehwag, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller, Mitchell Johnson, Murali Vijay, Shaun Marsh, Akshar Patel, Sandeep Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, Manan Vohra, Thisara Perera, Rishi Dhawan, Anureet Singh, Karanveer Singh, Nikhil Naik, Parvinder Awana, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Yogesh Golwalkar, Beuran Hendricks, Shivam Sharma, Shardul Thakur.

MXP Verdict: The surprise dark horse last year, KXP must strike from early and maintain their momentum from 2014. Sehwag will have a point or two to prove too.

Kolkata Knight Riders

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Gautam Gambhir (c), Sunil Narine, Manish Pandey, Robin Uthappa, Umesh Yadav, Yusuf Pathan, Andre Russell, Ryan ten Doeschate, Shakib Al Hasan, Kuldeep Yadav, Morne Morkel, Azhar Mahmood, Johan Botha, KC Cariappa, Piyush Chawla, Pat Cummins, Aditya Garhwal, Brad Hogg, Sheldon Jackson, Sumit Narwal, Veer Pratap Singh, Vaibhav Rawal, Suryakumar Yadav.

MXP Verdict: The turnaround team of IPL over the years, KKR will look to continue its good run.

Mumbai Indians

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Rohit Sharma (c), Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Lendl Simmons, Vinay Kumar,Corey Anderson, Aiden Blizzard, Jasprit Bumrah, Aditya Tare, Pawan Suyal, Mitchell McClenaghan, Marchant de Lange, Unmukt Chand, Aaron Finch, Parthiv Patel, Siddhesh Lad, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shreyas Gopal, Josh Hazlewood, Pragyan Ojha, Hardik Pandya, J Suchith, Akshay Wakhare, Nitish Rana.

MXP Verdict: Temperamental team that will need to find a winning formula to win the trophy.

Rajasthan Royals

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Shane Watson (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith, Sanju Samson, Pravin Tambe, Tim Southee, James Faulkner, Karun Nair, Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Morris, Vikramjeet Malik, Rajat Bhatia, Stuart Binny, Ben Cutting, Ankit Sharma, Brainder Sran, Deepak Hooda, Abhishek Nayar, Dinesh Salunkhe, Rahul Tewatia, Dishant Yagnik, Sagar Trivedi, Juan Theron, Pradeep Sahu.

MXP Verdict: They will miss Rahul Dravid terribly and must prove themselves worthy of their ex-captain.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Virat Kohli (c), Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Darren Sammy, Mitchell Starc, Dinesh Karthik, Subramanium Badrinath, Sean Abbott, Adam Milne, Nic Maddinson, Ashok Dinda, Manvinder Bisla, Varun Aaron, Vijay Zol, Sarfaraz Khan, Jalaj Saxena, Shishir Bhavane, Iqbal Abdullah, David Wiese, Rilee Rossouw, Abu Nechim, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Warrier, Yogesh Takawale, Jalaj Saxena.

MXP Verdict: RCB, led by a resurgent Virat Kohli, will have a point or two to prove this year.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

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David Warner (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Dale Steyn, Karn Sharma, KL Rahul, Ishant Sharma, Trent Boult, Kane Williamson, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Naman Ojha, Praveen Kumar, Siddharth Kaul, Ashish Reddy, Parvez Rasool, Moises Henriques, Ravi Bopara, Ricky Bhui, Chama Milind, Eoin Morgan, Prasanth Padmanabhan, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Hanuma Vihari.

MXP Verdict: They have a couple of match-winners but look weak on paper to get past the league stages.

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Suresh Raina Gets Married To His Childhood Sweetheart, Breaks A Million Hearts

This season of 2015 will be remembered as the season of weddings. After the news ofShahid Kapoor planning to get married, it’s Suresh Raina who has tied the knot in New Delhi.

Suresh Raina, India’s swashbuckling batsman broke a million hearts when he tied the nuptial knot with his childhood sweetheart in an extravagant ceremony at the Leela Palace Hotel in New Delhi.

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Suresh Raina married Priyanka Chaudhary who is a banker in The Netherlands.

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The two have been childhood friends and their families have known each other since long.

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The grand wedding saw the who’s who from Politics, Bollywood and Cricket.

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The wedding boasted of bollywood A-listers Anupam Kher, UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and BCCI president N Srinivasan.

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Suresh Raina celebrated the last ounce of his bachelorhood in Chennai.

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CSK teammates were also present at Suresh Raina’s wedding ceremony.

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Stephen Flemming and Michael Hussey’s EPIC Photo Bomb at the wedding.

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Raina along with Mohit Sharma before the ceremony.

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Family and friends with the couple.

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Umesh Yadav with his wife at the wedding.

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And surely, it will be the END of THIS lifestyle! 

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These Iconic Moments From IPL Will Take You Back In Time

The Indian Premier League is in its eighth season and has become a mammoth sportsproperty. Every season we are obliged with the best cricketing action which produces some of the most exhilarating scenes on the 22 yards. So, let us go back in time and take a look at some of the most iconic moments of the IPL in the last seven years.

1. Virat Kohli And Gautam Gambhir Faceoff

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These two Delhi boys have a reputation of being short-tempered and sparks flew when these two were engaged in a verbal spat.

2. Captains Selfie

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Eight cricketing greats. One great picture.

3. Ponting And Sachin Opening The Innings

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And to think that these two were fierce competitors on the cricketing field once.

4.  Adam Gilchrist Gangnam Style

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IPL brings out the fun side of you.

5. AB Devilliers And Dale Steyn Sportsmanship

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AB Devilliers hits three sixes off Steyn, one of them sweeping. Where else would you witness it?

6. Dalai Lama Inaugurating CSK-Kings XI Game

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His Holiness, Dalai Lama.

7. Slapgate Incident Of Sreesanth And Harbhajan

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Oh, how we miss those good old days when teammates could hit each other. Cricket is so boring nowadays.

8. Dravid Losing His Cool

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Even walls fall down.

9. Amit Mishra Run-out

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Too tired to run, eh Mishra?

10. Pollard-Starc Faceoff

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Wonder what would have happened had the bat hit Starc?

11. Darren Sammy Celebration

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So much love for his newborn child.

12. Ashwin Blowing Kisses To Maxwell

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One of the ugliest kisses you would ever come across. EVER.

13. Afridi Celebrating Misbah's Wicket

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Afridi trademark style.

14. Bhajji And Ponting Hugging

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Gentlemen, we give you the most ironic image of our generation.

15. Tare's Celebration

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One word: Blinding.

16. Bhajji's Fusion Bhangra

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East meets West.

17. Rahul Sharma Saluting Sangakkara

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Saluting a better opposition. No shame in that.

18. Chris Lynn's Epic Catch

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How did he curve before landing? Biggest mystery of last season.

19. Sharukh Khan's Rowdy Behaviour

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