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Tennis star Leander Paes plans to try hands at Bollywood
1:55 Bangalore, February 03 (ANI): Indian tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday said that he is not averse to acting in a Bollywood film, and added that he is still waiting for that perfect script to come his way. Paes has reportedly been taking acting lessons for the past one and half years. The tennis ace was warmly received at Bangalore airport on Tuesday, after winning his 11th Grand Slam title. Paes won the Australian Open mixed doubles with Zimbabwean partner Cara Black in Melbourne on January 31. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 751
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Tea losing taste in Gujarat after rise in prices of milk, sugar
1:57 Rajkot, February 04 (ANI): With soaring prices of milk and sugar, even a basic cup of tea is getting beyond the reach of the common man in Gujarat. The hike of two rupees per litre in the price of milk is being felt in Rajkot city, which boasts of around 6,000 big and small beverage stalls. Meanwhile, domestic sugar prices nearly doubled last year as cane output in India, the world's top consumer, tumbled for two years in a row. As a result tea-stall owners have started feeling the heat with the surge in prices. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 608
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Flower industry gets a boost in West Bengal
1:23 West Bengal, February 02 (ANI): India's flower industry has received a boost, thanks to the efforts of a farm in the Jalpaiguri town of West Bengal, which is growing anthurium flowers that are native to South America. According to Utpal Banarjee, the owner of this farm, the relative cooler sub-tropical climate of northeast India is suited to the flower's growth. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 734
Shah Rukh and Kajol ring the NASDAQ opening bell
1:25 New York, February 02 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol on Monday became the first Indian Bollywood stars to ring the opening bell of the New York stock exchange NASDAQ to celebrate the release of the film 'My Name is Khan'. SRK and Kajol, who are all set to once again re-unite onscreen after 9 long years in Karan Johar's magnum-opus My Name is Khan, were invited by NASDAQ, the world's biggest stock exchange, to ring their opening bell in New York. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1123
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Government trying best not to hike oil prices: Deora
1:0 New Delhi, February 02 (ANI): India's Oil and Petroleum Minister Murli Deora on Monday said that the government was trying its best to prevent a hike in petrol and diesel prices in the country. Deora further said that fuel prices will not be increased till the Kirat Parikh Committee, which was instituted for making recommendations on carrying out reforms in the oil sector, including price mechanisms, submitted its report Added: 15845 days ago Views: 684
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People of Pakistan occupied Kashmir demand fair share of resources
4:35 Mirpur, February 02: President Asif Ali Zardari’s maiden visit to occupied Kashmir has whipped fresh controversy, with people of the region opposing the head of state of Pakistan visiting the region which is a subject of dispute between New Delhi and Islamabad. Apart from the visit, core to the opposition was the people of Occupied Kashmir voicing their resentment against Islamabad’s meddling in matters of the region. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 689
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Sibal asks parents not to put pressure on their children
1:20 Kanpur, February 02 (ANI): Kapil Sibal, India's Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) said on Monday that education reforms can't be implemented until parents allow their children to pursue their a dreams. Sibal said that the central government wants to implement an education system in which students can pursue their goals. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 635
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Rahul Gandhi Slams MNS and Sena, for igniting migrants row
1:34 Bihar, February 02 (ANI): General Secretary of Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday attacked Hindu radical parties - Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for their tirade against migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. There have been several incidents of violence and attacks on north-Indian migrants in Maharashtra and its capital Mumbai. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 671
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BJP seeks diplomatic pressure on Australia over attacks on Indians
1:19 New Delhi, February 02 (ANI): A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party met Foreign Minister S M Krishna on Monday and urged him to exert more diplomatic pressure on Australia over the recent spate of attacks on Indians. The BJP delegation included leaders of the opposition in both houses of the Indian parliament that is Sushma Swaraj, opposition leader Lok Sabha and opposition leader Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 680
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Chidambaram assures full security to foreign players in IPL
0:50 New Delhi, February 02 (ANI): India's Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday guaranteed full security to Australian and Pakistani players in India following the Shiv Sena’s threat to them. The assurance follows the Sena's threat that it would not allow Australian players to play in IPL matches after the spate of attacks on Indians in that country. The Sena has also opposed Pakistani players playing in India because of Islamabad's alleged support to anti-India terror activities. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 675
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NCW demands special security at tourist destinations
1:6 New Delhi,February 02 (ANI):Chairperson of India's National Commission for Women,Girija Vyas,on Monday demanded special security force particularly for women tourist,in major tourist hotspots like Goa.Her comments come days after a nine year old Russian girl rape case in the beach resort of Goa. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 884
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Happy to play as underdogs against team India: Smith
2:2 Nagpur,February 02 (ANI):Ahead of the first Test match against hosts India,South African skipper Graeme Smith said on Monday that the number one ranking was not an issue for them and his team was happy to play as underdogs against team India.South African squad arrived in India on January 31 for two tests and three one-day internationals against India,the world's number one ranked test nation.Smith further said that though India has an advantage on home ground, but he was confident of South African ability. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 644
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German President Horst Koehler arrives in India
1:28 New Delhi,February 02 (ANI):German President Horst Koehler,who is on a seven-day state visit to India, expressed interest on strengthening bilateral ties on Tuesday.Koehler,who is accompanied by his wife Eva Luise, received a ceremonial reception at the President's house in national capital New Delhi.He also called for better relations with New Delhi.Koehler said India is a kind of rising star in world politics. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 788
BJP leaders meet Pranab over direct tax code
1:7 New Delhi,February 02 (ANI):India's opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday met finance minister Pranab Mukherjee over direct tax code.The BJP is against the code saying it increases tax liability amongst middle class and other vulnerable sections and discourages savings,which is the lifeline of the common man in India.Finance Minister had announced in December last year that the government was open to making changes in the draft direct tax code. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 625
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Sanjana Jon expresses outrage over additional charges against brother
2:45 New Delhi,February 02 (ANI):Indian American fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander woes are far from over.Already convicted for the rape of seven aspiring models in Los Angeles and sentenced to 59 years in prison,he has now been charged with molesting nine more women and minor girls in New York. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 977
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SRK unapologetic for supporting Pakistani cricketers
2:5 New York,February 02 (ANI):Under attack from India's Hindu radical group,Shiv Sena,for his remarks on the Indian Premier League controversy,Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan said that he is not apologetic for his support to the Pakistani players in the IPL.While addressing a news conference in New York on Monday to promote his upcoming film My Name Is Khan,the Indian star termed the activities of the Shiv Sena as undemocratic. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1093
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CRPF adopts two Chhattisgarh villages to tab growing Maoist menace
1:50 Chhattisgarh,February 02 (ANI):With growing incidents of Maoists menace, the security forces have come up with yet another strategy to curb the violence.The Central Reserve police force (CRPF) has adopted two villages in the Maoists hotbed of Chhattisgarh state.The paramilitary force has deployed 81 battalion in Jakba and Lokhandi villages. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 715
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Shah Rukh Khan adopts promotional strategy like Aamir Khan
1:9 New Delhi,February 02 (ANI):Well to an extent,it seems bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan has adopted one promotional policy of the perfectionist Aamir.His 40-preview theatre at the first floor of his residence Mannat in Mumbai is having screenings of his forth coming My Name Is Khan where SRK's loyals and their close ones are invited.Though we can't disclose what their reaction to the film is but can name a few who will be attending his next screening when the Badshah returns from his US promotional tour of his film. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 905
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Jaya Prada criticises Amar Singh's detractors
1:37 New Delhi, February 01 (ANI): The split in Samajwadi Party came out in open when Jaya Prada, the party's lawmaker in the Lok Sabha, panned the detractors of estranged leader, Amar Singh, in New Delhi on Sunday. The actor-politician lashed out at Mohan Singh, newly appointed Spokesman of the party, for using 'foul language' against the former General Secretary at a press conference. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 724
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Sukhna land scam was an aberration: Antony
1:37 New Delhi, February 01 (ANI): Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Sunday said that whatever happened in the Sukhna Army Land Scam was an irregularity. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an award function in New Delhi, Antony, while defending allegations of corruption within the army, indicated that such an occurrence was hardly the norm. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 726
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