Vodafone Confirms Merger Talks With Idea + 5 More News Stories You Must Read

British telecom giant Vodafone Group Plc confirmed today that it was in discussions for a possible merger of its Indian subsidiary with rival telecom company Idea Cellular, whose shares spiked nearly 30 per cent. Read more

1. This NRI Punjabi Gave Up His IBM Job To Become A Dj And Bring Bhangra And Bollywood To Australia

Richi Madan

A London-born Punjabi, Richi Madan, is the man who introduced Bhangra to Australia He gave up his job with IBM and took to working as a disk jockey (DJ) introducing Bhangra and Bollywood music to Melbourne's nightclubs, corporate dos and other events. Read more

2. India Will Soon Get A National Frog, And You Can Vote For It Online!

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After a national animal and a bird, it is likely that India will soon have a national amphibian ¨C a frog. The scientific community, especially one concerned with batrachology (the branch of zoology that studies amphibians) is now looking to pick a national frog through an online survey. Read more

3. Indian Singer Launches Dance Track Without Alcohol, Girls, Cars, And Drugs!

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Indian singer-choreographer Shraey Khanna's new single "Hath mei daru nahi" is aimed at creating a party mood without a mention of alcohol, drugs, girls or cars. Shraey, best known for winning reality show "India's Dancing Superstar" in 2013, released the song on Saturday. He also debuted as a music composer in this new track, which he has penned and choreographed too.

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4. No More Cash Withdrawal Limits From ATMs From February 1, RBI Announces

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The Reserve Bank of India on Monday announced that the limits placed on cash withdrawals from ATMs stand withdrawn from February 1, 2017. At present, the daily limit on cash withdrawals from ATMs was Rs 10,000. The limits placed on cash withdrawals from current accounts/ cash credit accounts/ overdraft accounts also stand withdrawn with immediate effect, the RBI has said.

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5. Shootout At Canada's Mosque That Leaves Five Dead, Authorities Confused About Motive

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There was a shootout at the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City, Canada that left five people dead, confirmed the president of the centre, Mohamed Yangui on Sunday. Authorities did not confirm the number of fatalities. Quebec City police spokesman Constable Pierre Poirier said two suspects were arrested. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard termed the act ¡°barbaric violence¡± and expressed solidarity with the victims' families. Read more