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IPL season 4: KTK continue their winning run by defeating KKR
2:0 Kolkata, April 21 (ANI): Kochi Tuskers Kerala continued their winning run defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Kochi captain Mahela Jayawardene lauded his team after winning the match. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir admitted that his team was not upto the mark and blamed the batsmen for failing to chase down a modest target of 133. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 351
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IPL season 4: Last match against KKR was disappointing: Dravid
1:30 Chandigarh, April 21 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals' Rahul Dravid in Chandigarh on Wednesday said that the team's last match against Kolkata Knight Riders was disappointing. Dravid also said that their match against Kings XI Punjab would be a good contest. Rajasthan Royals lost their last match to Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on March 17 by eight wickets. They will be facing Kings XI Punjab in Mohali today. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 560
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Intelligentsia rules out Kashmir division on communal line
3:5 Srinagar, April 21 (ANI): The intelligentsia of India's restive Jammu and Kashmir is against the division of the state on communal lines but supported more autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution and devolution of powers to the region and sub-regions, said Dileep Padgaonkar, who heads the three-member interlocutors panel on Wednesday. They warned that any attempt to bifurcate or trifurcate the state would create more problems for minorities living in a particular region or sub-region. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 381
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Maoist gunned down in Chhattisgarh
1:10 Chhattisgarh, April 21 (ANI): A Maoist was killed during a gun-battle with the police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. After the gun battle, the police also recovered cache of arms and ammunition. Talking to mediapersons, Dev Narayan Patel, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Narayanpur district said that the rebels were supposed to conduct a meeting ahead of elections in the area and wanted to motive the youth to join their ranks. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 348
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Buddhadeb alleges TMC of using black money to garner votes
2:16 Kolkata, April 21 (ANI): The Left Front government headed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Bengal accused the main opposition, Trinamool Congress (TMC) party of indulging in unethical practices such as using black money in electioneering. West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said this while addressing a rally of his party at Kolkata on Wednesday. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 381
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Couples relieved with verdict on Khap Panchayat
1:54 Rohtak, April 21 (ANI): Inter-caste married couples who were living under life threat from Khap of Jat community have lauded the apex court's directive asking the state governments to suspend administrative and police officials who fail to take action against caste councils. To rein in honour killing and other atrocities approved by caste councils, Supreme Court on Tuesday directed state governments to start fixing accountability against administrative and police officials failing to check their actions. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 428
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Kejriwal distances himself from CD controversy
1:56 Maharashtra/ Noida, April 21 (ANI): Trouble for civil society representatives of the drafting committee of the Lokpal bill deepended today, after a report from Central Forensic Sceince Laboratory reported that a CD that allegedly has Shanti Bhushan stating that a judge can be bribed for four crores is not doctored. Social Activist Arvind Kejriwal, one of the members of drafting committee today held a meeting with Shanti Bhushan, co-chairman of the commiittee, over the issue. Adressing media persons outside Bhushan’s house after the meeting, Kejriwal said he is not concerned with such controversies. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 379
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Soma Ghosh pays tribute to Begum Akhtar
2:0 Mumbai, April 21 (ANI): Renowned classical vocalist Soma Ghosh paid tribute to music maestro, Begum Akhtar and organised a musical evening for her fans in Mumbai on Wednesday. Talking to mediapersons at the event, Ghosh lauded the legendary singer and said that her magical voice enthralled everyone. Ghosh further added Indian classical music needs all the publicity it can get to compete in this age of remixes. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 515
PM hopes to introduce Lokpal Bill in monsoon session
3:20 New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Thursday said the government is hoping to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill that would fast track the process of fighting corruption, during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The Prime Minister also stressed on the need to have a transparent system for the welfare of the people. He also admitted corruption had lifted the faith of the people from the government and its functionaries. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 332
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Deepika's Dum Maro Dum skirt on auction
1:19 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): Deepika Padukone's much-talked about sexy skirt in Dum Maro Dum item song, has gone for auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Salman Khan's NGO 'Being Human'. A source said Producer-director Rohan Sippy came up with the idea of auctioning the skirt online. The beneficiary was discussed and the choice was unanimous - Being Human. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 506
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Ranbir Kapoor to do an item number for 'Chillar Party'
1:11 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor is all set to do his first item number for Vikas Bahl's kids flick 'Chillar Party'. Chillar Party`s music has been rendered by Amit Trivedi and this particular song is said to be a mix of street instruments, local voices and dialect.The song will be choreographed by Bosco-Caeser who have mixed street with contemporary form of dancing. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 380
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IPL Season 4: Gambhir has great leadership skill: Whatmore
1:1 Kolkata, April 20 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore on Tuesday praised his captain Gautam Gambhir and said that he has got great leadership skill. Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Kochi Tuskers Kerala today in Kolkata. Recently, after defeating Rajasthan Royals, KKR recorded their second win in three matches in the ongoing IPL tournament. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 421
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IPL Season 4: Mumbai Indians all set to face Pune Warriors
1:39 Mumbai, April 20 (ANI): After the winning tempo of the Mumbai Indians came to a halt on losing to the debutant Koch Tuskers Kerala in the IPL tourney, the squad has resolved to make amends in the next tie to be played against Sahara Pune Warriors. Thus a day prior to the match, the players of Mumbai Indians were seen sweating out at the nets with a serious practice session on Tuesday. Mumbai Indians coach Robin Singh interacted with the media and said that after analyzing the mistakes of April 15 game, they are now looking forward to fare well against the Pune Warriors. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 518
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ISRO's PSLV C-16 launched successfully
0:59 Sriharikota, April 20 (ANI): India, on Wednesday successfully launched the advanced earth observation satellite Resourcesat-2, a move aimed at beefing up its remote sensing capability, and two smaller satellites on the PSLV rocket from its spaceport at Sriharikota. The Indian Space Research Organisation's Rs 90 crore rocket - the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) was originally scheduled for a January launch but got postponed to February and then to April. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 460
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Killing of Indian fishermen unfortunate: Nirupama Rao
1:58 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Tuesday said that the reported killing of four Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan territorial waters is unfortunate and violence should be the medium to deal with fishermen if they ever trespass. On the sidelines of a book release in New Delhi, Rao also expressed her concern over the issue and said their autopsy reports are yet to be received to ascertain relevant facts. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 371
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Kashmir issue blocked Indo-Pak friendship: Jethmalani
1:46 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): Supreme Court Lawyer Ram Jethmalani addressed a press conference on Tuesday prior to his visit to Indian administered Kashmir and neighbouring Pakistan and said that India and Pakistan would have been friends if the Kashmir issue was not there. He also said that India on its part has done its bit to initiate the peace process. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 352
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Indian hockey team for Azlan Shah Trophy announced
2:6 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): The selection committee of the Indian hockey team has chosen the best combination available for the ensuing Azlan Shah Cup, giving rest to some of the top players for other important qualification tourneys for the Champions Trophy and Olympics 2012. Harender Singh, coach of the team, opined this while addressing the media on the announcement of the national squad at New Delhi on Tuesday. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 432
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Now Bhushans in land allotment controversy
2:12 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): After CD controversy, the co-chairman of the drafting committee of the Lokpal Bill, Shanti Bhushan landed in a fresh trouble today. According to a national daily, Shanti Bhushan and his lawyer son Jayant were allotted two 10,000-square-metre plots in Noida, without carrying out draws and auctions. Former Additional Solicitor General Vikas Singh, who is also the petitioner in the Noida farmland allotment case, on Wednesday, accused Noida authorities of favouritism for giving prime farmland to the Bhushans, without following any standard process. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 419
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Music of 'Ragini MMS' launched
1:56 Mumbai, April (ANI): The cast and crew of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Ragini MMS' launched the soundtrack in Mumbai on Tuesday. Veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra, along with his daughter filmmaker Ekta Kapoor, and actors Raj Kumar Yadav and Kainaz Motivala, launched the soundtrack. Speaking to mediapersons, Ekta said the music of the film composed by Jitendra Chaudhary was inspiring and soothing. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 395
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2G scam: Court rejects bail pleas of five corporate bosses
1:3 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed the bail pleas of five corporate executives, who were named as accused by the CBI in the 2G-spectrum allocation scam but were not arrested. The corporate executives are Swan Telecom Director Vinod Goenka, Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Ltd's Managing Director Sanjay Chandra, and three top officials of Reliance ADA Group Gautam Doshi, Surendra Pipara and Hari Nair. The five have been sent to jail. They had asked for a week's time to appeal against today's decision in the higher court, but the special court refused to grant them relief. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 491
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