Monday, June 26, 2017

Facebook's WhatsApp is so huge in India that one app reached 9 million users without spending a dime

Facebook's WhatsApp is so huge in India that one app reached 9 million users without spending a dime

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
Most papers have a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Portugese counterpart. As the PM heads to the U.S today, The Indian Express writes 'Dinner with Trump, red carpet welcome for PM.
The situation in Kashmir is cause for concern. 'Militants attack CRPF men in J&K, holded up in school. CRPF sub inspector killed' is The Asian Age headline. 'Cops unsafe, Separatists safest' writes the DNA, elaborating that 8 Hurriyat leaders get Z or Y security and 29 protect Mirwaiz alone. 'Terror looms over Yatra' says the Pioneer, adding that foreign terrorists swell the ranks in Valley ahead of the Amarnath Yatra.
Maharashtra farmers getting loan waiver is the lead in the Statesman. "Debts of upto 1.5 lakh rupees per farmer waived, 34000 crore relief in total' says the Financial Express.
The government giving nod for an international Airport in Greater Noida is widely covered by the press. The Times of India gives it prominence on the first page as it writes 'In 5 years, you could be flying from NCR's second airport'.
The Tribune and The Asian Age feature Palbinder Kaur Shergill who has been appointed a Supreme Court Judge in Canada. Kudos for Indians doing so well abroad!.
'L-G's order turns the heat on Kejriwal' writes The Hindu, seeking his prosecution in an alleged PWD Scam.
Good news on the Sports front. Hindustan Times page one plus features Kidambi Srikanth who will aim to win his second Super Series tittle in a row at the Australian Open today.
Mail Today calls Mithali Raj 'Super Woman' as it writes 'Mithali's Raj- Indian captain scores seven back to back  50's in record spree'.
The Times of India Sunday special in a news items titled 'Neem in your knickers' writes of eco friendly lingerie fashioned from fabric soaked in turmeric and dipped in neem, which is now being exported world wide.
And finally, 'Move over Raju the guide- the Phd travel expert is here' writes The Times of India, of intellectual tours becoming popular, and scholars and writers introducing travellers to Indian wonders.

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