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Deepika Padukone pins her hopes on \'Break Ke Baad\'
1:43 Mumbai,October 03 (ANI): Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone is all upbeat about her forthcoming movie Break Ke Baad. Padukone,while interacting with media on Friday on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai to promote her flick,said that the promos have generated a lot of excitement among the people and so,in turn,she hopes that film would be a great success.Deepika also recounted her numerous rehearsals with Imran Khan as per the demand of the script. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 578
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Shah Rukh Khan meets Khichdi team
1:45 Mumbai, October 03 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan met the star cast of the film Khichdi,based on the popular TV show of the same name,in Mumbai on Friday.The team of Khichdi had been chasing Khan to get his blessings and was thrilled that he finally responded to their numerous requests to meet. Even the first look of the film was launched in front of Khan's mansion,Mannat.And if its was a big day for the film's starcast,even the king khan seemed equally excited about the movie. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 538
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All-decked up Delhi says, 'Let the 'games' begin'
1:9 New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): With hours to go for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, the Indian capital, New Delhi, is putting its best to showcase the city's best cultural heritage before the foreign tourists. About 17 monuments under Delhi government's Department of Archaeology and another 11, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), have been illuminated in time for the Commonwealth Games. India Gate, the Parliament House, the President's House, and offices of important ministries, are some of the decked up structures for of the showpiece event. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 581
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Games Opening Ceremony to showcase India’s diverse culture
1:18 New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): With just few hours left for the opening ceremony of Delhi commonwealth games, the Indian capital is engulfed in a joyous mood. Thousands of school students from across the country will be participating in the Ceremony today evening. The enthusiastic kids have been performing and rehearsing at the Village for the grand event, which will showcase India's diverse cultural heritage before a capacity audience of 65,000 at the main venue, the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 761
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Maoists want to capture power with violence: Buddhadeb
1:27 Lalgarh, October 3 (ANI): West Bengal chief Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in Lalgarh on Saturday said that the Maoists aimed to capture power with violence. Bhattacharjee added that the ultras are coming from the neighbouring states and spreading violence in West Bengal. The Maoists have spread into the rural pockets of 20 of India's 28 states. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 327
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Three Maoists including zonal commander arrested in Gaya
1:1 Gaya, October 3 (ANI): Three Maoists, including a Zonal Commander of a banned outfit called Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), were arrested in Gaya, officials said on Saturday. Acting on a tip off, the police launched an operation in Shastri Nagar from where the rebels were arrested. Police said the rebels used to collect extortion money from various construction companies in the area. The Maoists attacks have increased in 2010. More than 1,000 attacks were witnessed in 2009 and 600 people were killed. The Maoists regularly attack railway lines and factories, aiming to cripple the economic activity of the country. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 552
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Unprecedented security in Delhi ahead of Games opening
1:24 New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): With hours to go for the opening ceremony of the 19th edition of Commonwealth Games, authorities have stepped up security in Indian capital, New Delhi on Sunday. Over 100,000 security personnel have been deployed to thwart any threat to the sporting extravaganza. According to various security agency sources, security personnel deployed for the Games include about 175 paramilitary companies including 3,000 commandos, 100 anti-sabotage teams, 200 specially trained dogs and 15 bomb disposal squads. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 638
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Kiwi cyclists to pedal towards medals at Commonwealth Games
1:52 New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): Coming to the Commonwealth Games with the strongest team, the 19-member cycling squad from New Zealand is vying for the maximum gold medals in the pedaling events. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Games, Tim Carswell, Head Coach of the Kiwi cycling team, said that the athletes have trained themselves with a totally refreshed approach, coming off a bronze medal win at the Beijing Olympics 2008. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 593
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Ranbir gyrates on 45th Raising Ceremony of Sikh Battalion
1:27 Mumbai, October 3 (ANI): Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor attended the 45th Raising Ceremony of a Sikh Battalion in Mumbai on Saturday. Many eye-catching acrobatic activities, sword fighting and jumping through a ring on fire, were performed by the soldiers on the occasion And even the Kapoor lad could not resist the spark as he too joined the jawans and danced with them. Well, we’ve seen Ranbir dancing his best in Bollywood movies, but to see him grooving in free style with the Sikh heroes, was surely his best act. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 701
Delhi shuts down on CWG opening day
1:21 New Delhi,October 3 (ANI): Markets and shops in the Indian capital were shut on Sunday ahead of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony,as the government declared a public holiday for the day.Shops and markets were completely shut and the roads wore a deserted look.All schools and educational institutions in New Delhi earlier declared a longer autumn break, to ease traffic congestion and reduce security concerns. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 556
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Prince Charles takes stock of Games village
0:43 New Delhi,October 3 (ANI): Prince Charles,who will declare the 2010 Commonwealth Games open jointly with Indian President Pratibha Devising Patil on Sunday evening,visited the athletes village in host city New Delhi,a few hours before the opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.During his one and a half hour visit, the prince took a walk across the Village,including the international zone,and was pleased with the preparations. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 491
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Air space closed ahead of CWG opening ceremony
1:24 New Delhi,October 3 (ANI): Air Travelers across India had to wait for long hours as many flights to and from New Delhi were delayed and some cancelled ahead of the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.Though the air space will be barred for all flights after 5 pm,but as the morning dawned many passengers were unsure of the scheduled departure of their respective flights. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 494
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Australian squad looking forward to games
1:48 New Delhi,October 3 (ANI): With Commonwealth Games opening ceremony just a few hours away, the Australian Commonwealth Games athletes are now revved up in the spirit of the Games and seem to be bracing themselves for the big night.Chef de Mission of Australia Steve Moneghetti said the spirit of games has completely taken over the players and they are eagerly looking forward to the extravaganza. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 444
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XIX commonwealth games kick off in capital
1:59 New Delhi, October 03 (ANI): The wait is finally over.As fireworks lit the sky,the biggest Commonwealth Games so far kicked off with a glittering ceremony at packed and sparkling Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in the Indian capital New Delhi on Sunday evening.President Pratibha Patil,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi,former President Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam,Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit,CWG OC President Suresh Kalmadi and honourable Prince Charles, with wife Camilla,are among the dignitaries present at the venue. The Ceremony began with the countdown and the National Anthem,followed by a shankhnaad,after which a rich display of the Indian cultural heritage enthralled the audience present at the main Stadium. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 802
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Hoteliers to lure CWG tourists with special packages
1:10 Dharamsala,October 02 (ANI): Hoteliers in Dharamsala are gearing up for the commonwealth games as they have come up with a number of special packages to lure tourists during the event.Hoteliers said tourists visiting Dharamsala would be charged doller 61.70 per person for two days accommodation including food.Apart from 10,000 athletes from 71 teams representing 54 Commonwealth member states,India is expecting huge inflow of spectators and tourists during this mega event.The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be held from 3rd to 14th of October in the Indian capital city, New Delhi. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 555
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Rajnikanth-Aishwarya starrer Robot gets bumper opening
1:57 Chennai,October 02 (ANI): The most touted and much awaited Robot,starring south sensation Rajnikanth and beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, hit the theatres on Friday.And as expected,the movie, named Endhiran in Tamil,opened with a thronging response by cine freaks in Tamil Nadu.The owners of the cinema halls and multiplexes are left with no more tickets and are glad that their dormant business has suddenly taken a twist with this movie. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 600
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For Ranbir,country comes before films
1:32 New Delhi,October 02 (ANI): The decision to postpone Sajid Nadiadwala's Anjaana Anjaani had come in for a lot of criticism from quite a few segments of the industry and especially from those who got affected directly or indirectly by this sudden shift,leading to more reshuffling of upcoming films.The lead actor of Anjaana Anjaani,Bollywood's newest superstar Ranbir Kapoor,who in a way was one of the decision makers,has a different take on the subject.The actor feels that the decision to postpone the film was right,as he did not feel comfortable on releasing his film when the country was going through so much tension and uncertainty over the verdict.Ranbir says that a film is never above the country. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 545
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IOC Prez reaches capital to attend CWG opening ceremony
0:48 New Delhi, October 2 (ANI): Jacques Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) arrived in New Delhi early on Saturday as a special invitee for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Wife Anne, chief of staff Christophe de Kepper and around 20 other leading IOC officials are accompanying Rogge. The IOC chief would attend the opening ceremony on Sunday before leaving on Monday. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 618
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Aussies impressed with games preps, term it 'world-class'
2:6 New Delhi, October 2 (ANI): Welcoming his country's contingent to take part in the ensuing Commonwealth Games, the Australian High Commission hosted a grand reception at New Delhi on Friday to raise the spirits of the members of the squad. The Australian sportspersons of different games and disciplines, including Australian Sports Minister, Mark Arbib, the flag-bearer for Australian contingent, Sherelle McMahon, and the team's Chef de Mission, Steve Moneghetti, attended the grand party. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 486
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India should get a permanent seat in Security Council: Germany
1:51 New Delhi, October 02 (ANI): Amidst foreign minister S. M. Krishna'’s recent appeal in the UN General Assembly for urgent reforms in the Security Council, Germany has pledged full support to India in its bid to push for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. While addressing the media persons in national capital New Delhi on Friday German Ambassador to India Thomas Matussek, said India's UNSC bid was in the larger interests of South-Asia. He added without having Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil, the Security Council does not truly reflect the current geo-political scenario. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 752
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