5.3-magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

      Islamabad : An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude was felt across Pakistan’s Punjab province on Friday, authorities said.

The epicentre was 11 km north of Dajal town, Xinhua quoted the US Geological Survey as saying. (IANS).read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/international/5-3-magnitude-quake-jolts-pakistan/

Goa government examining Maggi ban issue: CM

     Panaji : Days after Gujarat and Karnataka lifted the ban on Maggi noodles, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Thursday said that his government was examining the issue.

“We are examining the issue,” he told reporters on the sidelines of a media event here to queries if the Goa government would emulate the two states and lift the ban on Maggi noodles imposed five months ago.read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/india/goa-government-examining-maggi-ban-issue-cm/

Johnny Lever-starrer comedy to release on April 1

    Mumbai : Actor Johnny Lever is all set to tickle people’s funny bones with Sameer Iqbal Patel’s directorial debut “Hotel Beautifool”, which is set to release on April 1 next year.

According to Patel, April 1 is an “apt day to release the film”, because it is also April Fool’s Day.read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/entertaintment/johnny-lever-starrer-comedy-to-release-on-april-1/

Took Being Written off as a Challenge : Deepika

    Actress Deepika Padukone says she took being written off after a string of flops as a challenge and worked on the aspects she was criticized for.

“I’m really fortunate to be in the movie business – something that I always wanted to do and something that I’m very passionate about, which is why even when I was written off, I took that as a challenge and healthy criticism and worked on that. It’s important that I’ve enjoyed the people I’ve worked with, and I’ve enjoyed all the various film experiences I’ve had,” said Deepika Padukone at the Women of Worth 2015 event here on Wednesday.read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/entertaintment/took-being-written-off-as-a-challenge-deepika/

Nadal to play in Rio Open

    Rio de Janeiro : Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal said that he will play in February’s Rio Open on his ‘favourite’ clay surface.

The 14-time Grand Slam winner won the inaugural edition of the ATP 500 event in 2014 before being eliminated by Italy’s Fabio Fognini in the semifinals of this year’s tournament.read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/nadal-to-play-in-rio-open/

Shuttler Kashyap retires hurt at French Open

     Paris : Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap retired hurt to concede a quarter final spot to Englishman Rajiv Ouseph in the $275,000 French Open Superseries here on Thursday.

During his round of 16 match, reigning Commonwealth Games champion Kashyap lost the first game 11-21 before winning the second game 21-13 at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium.read more....http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/shuttler-kashyap-retires-hurt-at-french-open/

India win 4th ODI against S Africa by 35 runs, level series

     Chennai : Powered by a superb ton from Virat Kohli, India defeated South Africa by 35 runs in their fourth and penultimate One-Day International (ODI) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Thursday.

Coming in at the fall of Rohit Sharma, Kohli was part of a couple of crucial 100-plus partnerships with Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina to help the hosts amass a total of 299/8 in 50 overs.read more...http://www.vishwagujarat.com/sports/india-win-4th-odi-against-s-africa-by-35-runs-level-series/