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‘De Taali’, a youngster flick all set to release
2:40 Mumbai, May 20(ANI): Bollywood seems to be too inspired by the idea of youngster flicks. The latest one all set to hit the silver screen is ‘De Taali’. The film is produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures and Rising Star Entertainment production. The film is directed by E. Niwas. De Taali stars Aftab Shivdasani, Ayesha Takia and Ritesh Deshmukh. According to the director every youngster would easily relate to this movie. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1085
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Mideast leaders discuss regional threats at WEF
2:3 Sharm El Sheikh, May 20(ANI): With heads of state like U.S. President George W. Bush, and King Abdullah of Jordan no longer in attendance, government ministers took center stage at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East on Monday, May 19. Issues regarding regional security were highlighted in panel discussions at the conference taking place in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency or IAEA, Mohamed ElBaradei expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear program. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1300
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Fight against terrorism a patriotic priority says Gillani
1:13 Sharm El-Sheikh, May 20(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Gillani confirmed his commitment to the fight against terrorism. Addressing the World Economic Forum in Egypt on May 19, Gillani said that it was not for the Americans but because it was a patriotic priority. Gillani and U.S. President George W. Bush had pledged to fight violent extremists and maintain strong relations between the two nations on Sunday, May 18. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1134
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China neglecting quake hit Tibetans Tibetan exiles
1:54 Dharamsala, May 20(ANI): Exiled Tibetans in India blamed China for discriminating against earthquake affected people in Tibetan areas. The exiles held a large congregation in Dharamsala on Monday, May 19 to pray for the China earthquake victims. Addressing a news conference, Thubten Phalgey, head of solidarity committee and a member of the Tibetan parliament in exile, said that the Chinese government was neglecting the Tibetan areas in providing relief and rehabilitation to the Tibetan victims of the earthquake. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1043
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Sikhs seek special corridor to access shrines in Pak
1:49 Amritsar, May 20(ANI): The apex religious body of the Sikhs, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee or SGPC appealed to the federal government on May 19, to accord priority to the proposal for the Gurdwara Kartarpur Corridor in the talks agenda during External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Pakistan. Sikhs from across the world have long been demanding the corridor between the two holy shrines. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1292
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Army imparts arms training to girls in Kashmir
1:37 Kashmir, May 20 (ANI): Girl students in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir are being imparted with special arms training by the Indian Army to counter militancy in the state. The picturesque Bhaderwah valley in the remote hills of Doda district is these days reverberating with the sound of the gunshots being fired by the young girls who are being trained in the use of the AK 47. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1425
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Repeated storms in north India destroy mango crop
1:37 Bijnor,May 20 (ANI): Repeated storms coupled with thunder squalls across northern India have damaged mango crop in the region. The mango growers of the Bijnor region, who were anticipating huge profits from a bumper crop, are now counting their losses after rain and thunderstorms hit their orchards causing unripe mangoes to fall in large numbers. Initial estimates have put the losses to the tune of around 30 to 45 persent of the total crop. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1159
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Indian hockey team felicitated in New Delhi
1:41 New Delhi, May 20(ANI): Indian Hockey team was felicitated in New Delhi on Tuesday, May 20 after emerging runners up in the recent Sultan Azlan Shah Cup held in Malaysia. The team, which returned on Monday after defeating four Olympic qualifiers in the contest, received an enthusiastic welcome. President of the Indian Olympic Association Suresh Kalamdi congratulated the team and said a fully functional Hockey Federation would be soon in place. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1292
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A turkey with qualities of a chameleon
1:32 Chattisgarh, May 20(ANI): A Turkey in Chhattisgarh has become the centre of attraction for exhibiting properties exclusive to the chameleon. The bird changes colours in three different shades within a span of 30 minutes. Veterinarians have attributed this to the changing patterns in blood circulation. According to the polutry owner who has named her turkey after Megastar Shah Rukh Khan, the turkey is in demand in the market. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1317
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4th round of Indo Pak Composite Dialogue begins
2:44 Islamabad, May 20(ANI): Top Indian and Pakistani foreign ministry officials met in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Tuesday (May 20) to review their four year old peace process. The process was stalled since domestic political turmoil erupted in Pakistan in 2007. Pakistani Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir and his Indian counterpart Shiv Shankar Menon set the process in motion at the Pakistan foreign office, hours before the arrival of, Pranab Mukherji, the Indian External Affairs Minister. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1394
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India Pak to jointly combat terrorism Mukherjee
1:17 Islamabad, May 20(ANI): India's External Affairs Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, who arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, May 20, to review the four year old bilateral peace process said that combating terrorism collectively by India and Pakistan would be a fitting tribute to Benazir Bhutto. Pranab Mukherjee also met Nawaz Sharif, chief of PML(N). He would also be meeting his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday, May 21 to review bilateral relations. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1235
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Hubli constituency gears up for polls in Karnataka
2:13 Hubli, May 20(ANI): Electioneering in Hubli constituency peaked up as poll bound Karnataka gears up for the third and final phase of polling for the 224 seat assembly. Hubli Dharwad Central, the new assembly constituency in north of Karnataka after the recent delimitation, has emerged as a battle ground. Ahead of the third phase of polling on May 22, the constituency is witnessing a triangular contest between the ruling Congress, BJP and the regional JD(S). Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1175
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Music by leaves
1:48 Gorakhpur, May 21(ANI): Mahendra Singh Rana in the northern Uttar Pradesh state of Gorakhpur, displays extraordinary talent by playing a wide variety of music on leaves. He has been practicing his craft since he was eleven. He is also an expert at playing other musical instruments like the synthesizer, flute and harmonium. In order to keep his music alive, he has started training some of the neighbourhood children. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1321
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J&K set to host country\'s biggest football event
2:1 Srinagar, May 21(ANI): Football players in Jammu and Kashmir are busy preparing for the Santosh Trophy to be held in the state after a hiatus of 30 years. The 62nd edition of Santosh trophy, the only inter state football championship will commence on May 25. 33 teams from across India are expected to showcase their soccer skills in the 62nd edition of the tournament. Preparations are on in full swing for the big event. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1229
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Celebs lash out at each other through blogs
2:13 New Delhi, May 21(ANI): Actor Aamir Khan is at it again after taking pot-shots at King Khan earlier in an interview asking him how it feels to be at number two position, this time he has gone a step ahead. Aamir in his blog said “Shah Rukh is licking my feet and I am feeding him biscuits every now and then. What more can I ask for.” Aamir has a well thought out explanation for this. He says is he not referring to King Khan but to a dog named after the megastar in his Pachgani hideout and the caretakers own it. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1137
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Offshore vessel inducted to strengthen security
1:53 Panjim, May 21(ANI): Indian Defence Minister AK Antony inducted a new indigenously developed advanced offshore patrol vessel into the Coast Guard on May 20 to further strengthen coastal security. The 'ICGS Sankalp', is the fifth Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel which has been designed and built indigenously to carry one twin-engine helicopter, including the indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopter, and five high-speed boats for search & rescue. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 2208
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Siachen will be a 'mountain of peace’ says Menon
2:3 Islamabad, May 21(ANI): India signaled a positive momentum to the stalled peace talks between Delhi and Islamabad as the country's Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon expressed determination to make Siachen a 'mountain of peace'. Menon also mooted the possibility of joint environmental mountain survey expeditions on the glacier, dubbed the world's highest battlefield, in a bid to reduce mistrust between the two nations. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1114
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Leopard rescued from 30-feet pit in UP
1:16 Malihabad, May 21(ANI): Forest authorities in Uttar Pradesh rescued a leopard on Tuesday, May 20 which fell into a 30-feet deep pit. Villagers of Malihabad near the state capital Lucknow saw that the 'Big cat' had fallen inside the pit early morning and immediately informed the police and forest authorities. Rescuing the spotted feline proved difficult because the pit was deep. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1353
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Aamir Khan releases music of his upcoming production
1:23 Mumbai, May 21(ANI): Aamir Khan known for his penchant for making meaningful cinema released the music of his forthcoming production ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ along with legendary actor Shammi Kapoor on Tuesday, May 20 in Mumbai. Contrary to Bollywood extravaganza and showbiz, the music was released in a very subtle manner at Kapoor's residence. India's ace music director A R Rahman has directed the music of the latest flick. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1399
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Brunei sultan in New Delhi on a 4-day visit
1:21 New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The King of oil-rich Sultanate of Brunei, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah arrived in New Delhi on a four-day state visit to India to further strengthen bilateral relations. The sultan was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Waddaulah met Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh and Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed. During his visit, the Sultan is slated to hold discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on wide range of issues, particularly focusing on ways to enhance economic ties between the two countries. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1981
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