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Mass demonstration by Muslim forum against Ayodhya verdict
1:30 New Delhi, October 17 (ANI): Hundreds of activists of Ali Sena, a Muslim forum, staged a mass demonstration in New Delhi on Sunday against the recent Ayodhya verdict. The activists holding posters and flags shouted anti-government slogans and expressed their anger against the High Court verdict in the Ayodhya land title case. MA Chand, national President of Ali Sena said that the decision has been pronounced on the basis of faith and not on the basis of proof and the thirty crore Muslims disagree with the decision. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1217
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Asin declines Salman's offer to star in Bodyguard
1:5 New Delhi, November 07 (ANI): Still considered a newcomer in Bollywood, actress Asin is taking cautious steps towards her career in Tinsel Town. Buzz has it that Asin has declined Salman Khan's offer to play lead in the Hindi remake of Malayalam blockbuster Bodyguard.According to the reports,Salman Khan saw glimpses of film Kavalan,Tamil remake of Bodyguard,and was so impressed with the film that he decided to remake the movie in Hindi and that too with the original title Bodyguard.The movie is said to be produced by Salman's sister Alvira and Salman himself is going to play the male protagonist in the movie.Earlier,Salman had suggested to Alvira to cast Asin as the female lead.But,Asin declined saying she doesn't want to be cast along with Salman after London Dreams and Anees Bazmi's next Ready. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1217
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Chocolates spell good business for restaurants
1:27 New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): And now we have something that will delight the hearts of all Chocossieurs. We are talking about something that was once considered the elixir of youth and an aphrodisiac - chocolates. The feel-good effect of chocolate is certainly hard to beat and one that’s spurred scientists to research. Apparently, chocolate has substances like caffeine and phenyl ethylamine which may contribute to that happy feeling. What better than to start a brand New Year with a chocolate feast? Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Basu looks for a fresh face opposite Hrithik
1:50 New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): This is the second time that Hrithik will be paired with a completely new girl, since his debut in “Kaho Naa... Pyar Hai” five years ago. According to sources Basu is looking for a fresh face for the film. Basu’s film will see Hrithik in a never-before avatar. The director had earlier discovered Kangana Ranaut for ‘Gangster - A Love Story’, which also was a turning point in his career. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Aamir to star in Rajkumar Hirani’s next venture
1:28 New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan's loss has translated into Aamir Khan's gain. SRK was slated to do a film with ‘Munnabhai’ director Rajkumar Hirani. Unfortunately, the actor had differences with the film's producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and opted out of the film. Hirani then moved on to his next film, called ‘Idiots’. The film will star Aamir Khan. ‘Idiots’ is a story based on a college campus, and deals with five 'useless' students. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
Poll campaign gains momentum in Nepal
1:47 Nepal, March 31 (ANI): Campaigning has gained momentum in Nepal ahead of the general elections, the first national vote in nearly nine years, as political parties vigorously canvass for their candidates. Nepal is slated to go to polls on April 10 as mutually decided upon by the government and Maoist former rebels The April 10 elections are the centerpiece of the 2006 peace deal with the Maoists, allowing the former rebels to join the political mainstream. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Tibetans in Nepal denounce China
1:10 Kathmandu, May 9(ANI): Tibetans came out on the streets of Kathmandu on Thursday to denounce the Olympic torch’s relay to the Mount Everest. It is believed that lots of Tibetans, many from neighbouring Delhi, were beaten during the protests. The protesters were forcibly arrested by the police. The Kathmandu based Tibetans have been protesting in solidarity with the protest in Lhasa, sometimes seeking for international pressure on China and all the time demanding for Free Tibet. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Pakistan’s Zardari wants to save coalition with PML-N
1:17 Islamabad, May 15 (ANI): The leader of the main party in Pakistan's fractured six-week-old coalition government, Asif Ali Zardari, in his first public comments on the split in the coalition, on Wednesday said he hoped the party which has resigned from the cabinet this week would remain a partner. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has promised that his party would support the government. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Action to contain losses of oil companies
1:30 New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Murli Deora, India's Oil minister on Friday (May23) said that the government is contemplating immediate action to contain losses of public sector oil companies due to surging oil prices in the international markets. Deora also said that he has discussed the issue with the Prime Minister. Earlier, Petroleum Secretary M.S. Srinivasan said an increase in domestic fuel prices was inevitable. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Gujjars cremate dead, will continue fighting
1:17 Bayana, June 4(ANI): Continuing their protests across North India, Gujjars cremated dozens of people killed by police during the agitation on Tuesday. The violence that began 12 days ago in Rajasthan has claimed some 40 lives till now. The dead are mostly protesters shot dead by police. Earlier, they had refused to cremate the dead, squatting with the bodies on rail tracks and roads leading to New Delhi, but eventually agreed to post mortems and cremation. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Members of Hindu community take to streets in J&K
1:54 Jammu/Srinagar, July 5(ANI): Activist of various Hindu nationalist parties took to the streets of curfew hit Jammu region on Saturday over the on-going issue of Hindu Shrine board issue. An indefinite curfew was clamped in Jammu since Wednesday following violent incidents after protest broke out in the region. Members of Bharatiya Janata party and other radical Hindu nationalist political outfits collectively marched on the roads raising slogans and holding saffron flags. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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India says U.S. relationship has never been so good
0:55 Toyako, July 9(ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who faces political turmoil at home over a civilian nuclear deal with the United States is unperturbed over the situation. Singh who is in Japan to attend the G8 summit on Wednesday said that ties with Washington have never been as good as they are now. The communist allies of the ruling coalition on Tuesday withdrew support for Singh's government to protest at the Indo-US nuclear deal. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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We are ready to face the vote of confidence Pranab
1:33 New Delhi, July 11(ANI): The Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that the congress led UPA government was prepared to face the confidence vote in the parliament. A meeting of the UPA was held earlier in the day to decide future political strategy for the crucial confidence vote in parliament. The confidence vote is crucial to operationalise the civil nuclear deal. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Rare amphibian found in Siliguri
1:23 Kurseong, August 1 (ANI): A rare amphibian commonly called 'caecilians' was found after a gap of almost 150 years in Makaibari Tea Estate in Siliguri. Banerjee added that they had found 3-4 more amphibians since then and are taking care of the rare animals. Experts from Delhi University visited the region to conduct a thorough research on the amphibian. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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New Delhi tries dialogue route to end land row issue
1:35 New Delhi, August 12 (ANI): An all-party delegation led by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will again meet in New Delhi today to end the Amarnath land transfer row. The members also met yesterday but failed to reach any consensus. After the meeting, Shivraj Patil said he would apprise Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on the deliberations. Vishwa Hindu Parishad vowed to begin a countrywide blockade if the issue was not resolved in favour of the Hindus. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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TCS, Infosys, Wipro to be future mega vendors.
1:1 New Delhi, August 15 (ANI): India’s top three software services companies will continue to build on their presence in technology and back-office markets to rank alongside industry leaders. Tata Consultancy services, Infosys Technologies and Wipro will emerge as the nextgen IT service mega vendors threatening the reign of IBM, EDS and Accenture by 2011. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Blasts near Pakistan ordnance plant kill 59
1:13 Wah, August 22 (ANI): At least 59 people were killed and over 80 were injured in two suicide bomb blasts outside Pakistan’s main military arms factory in Wah Cantonment on Thursday. The blasts occurred near the heavily guarded complex, the hub of Pakistan's defence industry where about 25,000 workers produce explosives, ordnance and weapons in about 15 factories. It was one of the deadliest bombings in Pakistan since militants began a campaign of violence a year ago. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Communal amity reigns during Janmashtami
1:49 Jammu/Srinagar, August 24 (ANI): Hindus and Muslims got together in Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the festive occasion of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Communal amity reigned as Muslims decorated the streets and welcomed the Hindu procession with warmth. Hindus also reciprocated the feeling by saying that the communal fabric of the state was intact no matter what the situation may be. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Tata Motors says Karnataka offers home for Nano
1:57 Bengaluru, September 18 (ANI): Tata Motors Limited which was forced to suspend work in West Bengal due to violent protest on Thursday said that Karnataka has offered land for a plant for its Nano car. Tata Motors's managing director met the chief minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yeddyurappa in Bengaluru. Kant met Yeddyurappa in relation to the company's manufacturing factory at Dharwad in Karnataka where it produces buses and tractors. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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Vidya Balan in search of roles of substance
1:49 Pune, October 7 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vidya Balan spoke about her upcoming projects and the current genre of film making at a jewellery show in Pune recently. Balan who marked her presence at the jewellery show appreciating the young genre of film directors said that the Indian cinema is a lot about experimenting these days and she would like to be cast in a 'different kind of role'. Speaking with the media during the show she spoke at length about her criteria of signing a film. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1216
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