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Mamata now scared of entering any village CPI-M
Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Kamduni village, the opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday said she was now "scared" to enter a village in the state and was only doing it "secretly like thieves". "For the first time since her government came to power two years back, the chief minister is now scared to enter a village. She is now entering a ...
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Dhanush keen to go behind the camera soon
Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of his debut Hindi film "Raanjhanaa", said Tuesday that he is keen to direct soon. In all probability, he is likely to wield the megaphone by the end of 2014. "I have been thinking of directing for quite some time now. In fact, I would have started my directorial project had 'Raanjhanaa' not come my way. Currently, I have signed two more projects ...
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Rashtrapati Bhavan nurturing the sports stars of tomorrow
Vidya Sagar was a sports enthusiast and an avid tennis player in his youth. But financial crunch forced him to work as a gardener in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Years later, his daughter has got an opportunity to fulfill his dream courtesy President Pranab Mukherjee. Nisha Sagar, a squash player, is one of the 15 youngsters who were short-listed by the coaches at the president's house for their talent ...
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Nasha 2 shooting to start this year
A sequel to Poonam Pandey-starrer "Nasha" will go on floors this year, says its director Amit Saxena. "Yes, we are already in talks about the sequel. Most probably I will be directing the sequel and I would be more than happy if Poonam is there in 'Nasha 2' as well. The sequel will not be a continuation, but it will explore sensuality just like 'Nasha'," Saxena, known for directing "Jism", told ...
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Odisha gives free cellphones to 5000 farmers
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday distributed free mobile phones to thousands of farmers here as part of his government's efforts to empower the farming community with latest technology, an official said. The chief minister distributed the cellphones to 5,000 farmers at a special function organised by the government. The farmers would receive agriculture-related information from the ...
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Azam Khan assures action in Ghaziabad custodial death
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohammad Azam Khan Tuesday met the father of a suspected auto lifter who allegedly died in police custody here and assured him of action against the police personnel if they were found guilty. Khan met the victim Mohammad Shakeel's father Mohammad Khaleel a day after the family's counsel said residents of Dasna in Ghaziabad, where Shakeel lived, would go to Lucknow ...
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Wah Taj completes shooting schedule
The shooting of Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Phadnis-starrer "Wah Taj!" has been wrapped up and the makers are happy that the director canned the film within schedule. Directed by debutant Ajit Sinha, the movie is a co-production of Pawan Sharma and Abhinav Verma's Pun Films Pvt. Ltd. and Spider Wave Films, respectively. It was majorly shot in Agra, Uttar Pradesh and Bhopal, Madhya ...
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CBI told to split SNC Lavalin trial charge sheet
The Kerala High Court Tuesday directed that the trial in the SNC Lavalin case, in which CPI-M leader Pinarayi Vijayan is an accused, can go ahead by splitting the charge sheet. The court's order came while hearing a petition from Vijayan, the party's state secretary, stating that the trial is yet to begin because two of the accused in the case are yet to be given the charge sheet. Of the nine ...
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Planning Commission finds holes in Modis much vaunted Gujarat growth model
Gujarat continues to be one of the fastest growing states in India, but its growth may not be as as inclusive as Chief Minister Narendra Modi claims. The Planning Commission notes that the state is one of the biggest contributors to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). It states that in agriculture and allied ctivities, the average growth performance in the 11th Plan period was higher ...
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Golden era of music never went away Joy Mukerjis wife
Late actor-director Joy Mukerji's wife Neelam, set to release her husband's 1974 film "Love In Bombay" soon, says the music of the film will be enjoyed by all and sundry as music lovers still enjoy old compositions. "The golden era never went. It has always been there. The most popular radio programmes are the ones featuring the old music. Even music channels, they play more of old film songs. ...
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India has been consistent in its support for global non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament Mathai
Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai on Tuesday said India has been consistent in its support for global, non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament. "We associate ourselves with the statement on Nuclear Disarmament made by Zimbabwe on behalf of the G-21 last week. India's Working Paper tabled as CD 1816 in 2007 contains specific proposals, based on the key principles of the Rajiv Gandhi Action Plan ...
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India signs loan agreement with World Bank for US$ 255 million for National AIDS Control Project-IV
An agreement for loan of US$ 255 million (equivalent) from World Bank for the "National AIDS Control Project (NACP-IV)" was signed here today between India and the World Bank. Nilaya Mitash, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance signed on behalf of the Government of India and Mr.Onno Ruhl, Country Director, World Bank (India) on behalf of the World Bank. ...
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I want to compete with Priyanka Chopra Pakistani actress Meera
Pakistani actress Meera, who debuted in Hindi films with 2004 movie "Nazar", says she believes in competition and wants to compete with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. "I hope I get to do many more good films and I want to compete with A-list actresses in Bollywood. I want to compete with Priyanka Chopra and I would also like to share the screen space with her. This will give me an ...
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Exclusive Bengali thali restaurant opens in Kolkata
Platters (thalis) of quintessential Bengali delights will wow foodies as the first restaurant in the city serving exclusive thali meals opened its doors here Tuesday. Gastronomes at '6 Ballygunge Place Thalis' can have a bit of everything from starters to desserts in a single plate thanks to the thali system - the theme of the restaurant. "Bengali food can be enjoyed in thali form. So this ...
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IAF gets C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
The first of ten Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft, being purchased by India from the US, touched down at Hindon airbase near the capital Tuesday, marking a milestone in the modernisation of the Indian Air Force (IAF). An official release said the C-17 Globemaster III was received by Air Marshal S. Sukumar, deputy chief of air staff at Hindon airbase. The aircraft will be ...
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Modi meets Advani to get backing for new role
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met L.K. Advani to get the BJP patriarch's backing for his new role as head of the BJP's campaign committee, an elevation that has split the NDA. Modi also visited ailing former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and met senior party leader Murli Manohar Joshi. All three -- Advani, Vajpayee and Joshi -- have been presidents of the Bharatiya Janata ...
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11 die as vehicle falls into Himachal gorge
Eleven people, including nine women and a child, were killed Tuesday when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a 500-foot-deep gorge near this Himachal Pradesh picturesque resort, police said. The victims were travelling in a commercial multi-utility vehicle from Patlikuhl when the accident occurred at Nathan village near Naggar, some 15 km from here, investigating officer Neel ...
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Sonia condoles flood deaths seeks quick relief to victims
Condoling the deaths in the floods in north India, Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday asked the central and state governments to provide quick relief and rehabilitation to the affected people and ensure travel arrangements for the stranded tourists. "The Congress president has issued directions for timely and prompt relief measures to be provided to the flood-affected people and asked them ...
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Pyaar Ka Dard Hai completes one year
Rajshri Productions' family drama "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai" has successfully completed one year on the small screen. Lead actress Disha Parmar says she is obliged to the audiences for their positive response. "This is my first show and it's very important for me that people like the show and my character. And they have really appreciated my character and me. I am really obliged to all those who have ...
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Notice to railways railway tribunal on former members plea
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the railway ministry and railway claims tribunal on the plea of a former member who was not re-appointed on it in 2011, and directed that a post be kept vacant on the tribunal till the case is decided. Seeking response from the government and the tribunal, a division bench headed by Chief Justice D. Murugesan has asked them to file their replies by Aug ...
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Rescue operations on in Uttarakhand Himachal
Rescue operations are on in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to evacuate stranded people as the weather improved Tuesday, a disaster management official said. "The weather was better today (Tuesday). Ten Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters were pressed into rescue operations to evacuate stranded pilgrims in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. We are likely to get more private choppers for the ...
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Congress alleges scam in Goa bridge construction
The Congress Tuesday alleged a scam in the proposed construction of a Sydney harbour-style bridge being built across the Tiracol river 50 km north of here. Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Congress spokesperson Reginaldo Lourenco said the bridge was being built purely to facilitate an upcoming golf course at the Tiracol village beyond the river. "For whom is this Sydney harbour-style ...
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Delhi sees pleasant day Yamunas level to rise
Delhi saw another pleasant day Tuesday with the mercury dipping to 32.1 degrees Celsius, seven notches below average. The met department has forecast light showers Wednesday. The minimum temperature settled at 23.5 degrees Celsius, five notches below average. Humidity wavered between a high and low of 97 and 72. Though there was no rain Tuesday, clogged drains and flooded roads led to traffic ...
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Gujarat gets Rs.59000 crore Plan approval
The Planning Commission Tuesday approved a Rs.59,000-crore Annual Plan for Gujarat. This includes central assistance to the State Plan of about Rs.3,979 crore. In addition, an amount of about Rs.6,000 crore is likely to flow from the Centre to Gujarat through various centrally-sponsored schemes. Thus, Plan funding from the central government to the state from all sources is expected to be about ...
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Vidyut Jamwal to do live action at IIFA
Actor Vidyut Jamwal, the new action hero in Bollywood, will perform live action on the stage at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, starting July 4 in Macau. "I am very excited about it. This is for the first time that any actor will do an action performance on the stage. I am really looking forward to this and the preparations are going good. I am very thankful that I got this ...
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