DNA Morning Must Reads: Updates on President polls, Katrina Kaif’s birthday plans, and more

1. Presidential Polls: Independent MLAs will back Ram Nath Kovind, says Amar Singh

Amar Singh, an independent Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha and a former leader of the Samajwadi Party, is at the centrestage of rallying support for NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind. here

2. Mehbooba Mufti raises China & China raises Ladakh

After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti blamed external forces, including China, for creating trouble in the state, China raised its pitch on the Sikkim issue, saying there was no room for negotiations. here

3. Ravi Shastri got top job despite better presentations by Moody, Pybus

Did the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) exceed its brief? Did Ravi Shastri get the job of Team India’s head coach despite not making the best presentation from the set of shortlisted candidates? here

4. My family had too many kids to give birthdays any importance: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif on turning 34 today and why she doesn’t get excited about her big day… here

5. Here’s what tickles Indian tastebuds when the clouds burst in monsoon

India cooks up a storm of mouth-watering dishes. And so, the monsoon charms us not just with its weather, but also a delightful gastronomical experience. here