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Security stepped up in Darjeeling ahead of state elections
1:31 Darjeeling, March 20 (ANI): Security has been stepped up in Darjeeling to prevent malpractices in the upcoming elections to the state legislature next month. Security personnel have put up check-posts on inter-state roads connecting Bihar and Sikkim, inspecting vehicles and frisking travellers. The local administration has deployed extra companies of paramilitary forces to maintain law and order and ensure free and fair election. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 372
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Tsunami in Japan hits seafood exports in India
2:16 Visakhapatnam, March 20 (ANI): Seafood suppliers in Visakhapatnam are facing a major setback as exports are hit due to the massive earthquake and tsunami that has devastated Japan. The exporters have raised concerns as the ships that had started from the region to Japan had been stopped midway due to the growing concern over radiation fallout. Seafood suppliers said that the tsunami in Japan would have a great impact on their business, as the exports would come down. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 512
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Wankhede stadium turns into fortress for world cup final
1:39 Mumbai, March 20 (ANI): Mumbai's Wankhede stadium is gearing up for the world cup final match to be held on April 02. Following terror threats, police have ensured complete security arrangements in place at the stadium, ahead of the match. City police have asked residents of high-rises near Wankhede to lock their terraces till April 2. Cops have also advised the locals to cover their terraces and balconies. The intelligence agencies have warned the central government about two terror groups targeting the final match. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 502
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SRK goes candid about his religious thoughts
0:55 New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): You might have heard lot of B-town stories about Shah Rukh Khan but the King khan delivered a serious talk on religion recently. SRK said religion should be not used as agenda by politicians for their own welfare. He said he was simply unable to comprehend as to why religion seems to be the most important issue to politicians when areas like health, education, social security are still not properly addressed. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 378
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Rani Mukherjee wants to have kids
0:51 New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): Well, if you think doing good roles and entertaining her fans are the only things Rani Mukherjee wishes to do, then you are wrong.The actor looks forward to have kids too.The bong beauty recently confessed that marriage is important to her because she wants to have kids. Rani went on to add, 'If you want to have kids in our country, you need to marry'. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 371
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Katrina refuses to do item number with Salman
1:7 New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): It's finally public. Katrina Kaif has refused to shoot an item number with Salman Khan in the upcoming film Joker. Starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, Joker has been in the news constantly. Being directed by Shirish Kunder, there were talks that Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan would be making a special appearance together in this flick. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 523
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Hindus in Pakistan celebrate Holi
1:29 Karachi, March 20 (ANI): The colours of Holi spread love and friendship transcending all borders. It was celebrated in Pakistan yesterday with lot of fervour and gaiety. Elders and youngsters alike played with colours, distributed sweets and danced together. In Karachi, around three hundred local Hindus gathered in one of the city's Hindu temples to splash colours on one another. Holi is primarily celebrated in India. However, not just in Pakistan, but Hindus in Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa, United States, Mauritius, and Fiji also celebrate the festival of colours with lot of enthusiasm, thus binding one and all. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 657
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LK Advani hails people on Holi
1:59 New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): When Holi seems to have coloured everyone, our politicians are surely not to be left behind. Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani organised a gathering on the occasion at his residence in New Delhi today. He with his wife Kamla Advani and daughter Pratibha Advani welcomed the guests. They distributed sweets and also greeted guests by applying colours on their forehead. Wishing the people of the country, Advani said Holi is the festival on which everyone enjoys the festivities forgetting all worries. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 460
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People in Tamil Nadu voice hopes ahead of Assembly Election
1:55 Coimbatore. March 20 (ANI): Prior to the elections to State Legislature, residents in Coimbatore have come forth with their demands and expectations. Speaking to media persons, the locals lamented that the political leaders make false promises ahead of polls and later on none of these are fulfilled. A local, R. Sudha said corruption prevailed in all the governments and the leaders do nothing for the benefit of the people. The major concern in the region is shortage of electric supply, which affects the engineering and textile units in the state. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 453
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Rakhi Sawant to exchange Maa with Bharti Singh's
1:6 New Delhi, March 19 (ANI): Controversy queen Rakhi Sawant, who is currently busy with comedy circus on small screen, will soon be spotted in another reality show Maa Exchange, along with her mother Jaya. Rakhi will swap her mother Jaya with Kamla, mother of the Comedy Circus star Bharti Singh. Talking about the show, Rakhi said, 'I wanted my mother to be a part of another family so that she will realise the value of her daughter.' Jaya has already participated in Bigg Boss 3. This is the first time that the mother-daughter duo is participating in a reality show together. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 790
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Madhuri Dixit demands 5 crores for a movie
1:16 New Delhi, March 19 (ANI): Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit has quoted Rs 5 crore to sign a film, the price commanded by current reigning divas Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra for a film. Many producers were keen to rope in Madhuri, but the amount she has asked for has left them perplexed. No doubt Mrs Nene is a huge name even today and has a huge fan following, but isn't 5 crores an inordinate demand, considering that Madhuri's last film Aaja nachle went completely unnoticed. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 449
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Salman Khan plans to go 3D with 'Kick'
0:55 New Delhi, March 19 (ANI): Buzz has it that Bollywood hunk Salman Khan is keen to make his upcoming project 'Kick' a 3D venture. Farah Khan's husband Director Shirish Kunder who is working on 'joker', a 3D film starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, is reportedly to meet Sallu in connection to the project. Kick, a remake of a Telugu movie, will have lots of action sequences for which Hollywood's stunt man Philippe Guegan will come down to India in mid 2011 and will train Salman for it. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 559
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Supermoon not to have devastating effects: Indian scientists
2:10 Hyderabad /Bangalore, March 19 (ANI): A rare celestial spectacle will unfold on Saturday, as the moon will be at its closest point to the earth. This rare phenomenon known as 'Supermoon' last occurred 18 years back. The appearance of the moon larger and closer to the earth has had people talking about natural calamities such as earthquakes and tsunami that may be triggered during this period. Many astrologers have linked the Japan earthquake and subsequent Tsunami to the closeness of the moon to the earth. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 593
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World Cup 2011: Team's attitude helped to win: Sangakkara
1:57 Mumbai, March 19 (ANI): Sri Lanka returned to the top of Group A with a convincing 112-run win over Cricket World Cup rivals New Zealand on Friday as veteran spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan took center stage in Mumbai. Speaking to mediapersons after the match, Sri Lankan Captain Kumar Sangakkara said the attitude of his team sailed them to a win. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 420
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EC bans film starring Assam chief Tarun Gogoi
2:14 Guwahati, March 19 (ANI): The Election Commission on Friday stopped the screening of an Assamese film 'Pale Pale Ure Mon' starring Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi. The ban comes as a result of complaint to Election Commission by the state's main opposition the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that alleges that the film is method of propaganda by Gogoi ahead of assembly polls in the region. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 555
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Safety review of reactors essential: Nuclear Scientists
1:53 Pune, March 19 (ANI): Expressing concern on the simmering nuclear crisis in Japan, India's eminent nuclear scientists, Anil Kakodkar and Abdul Kalam, also the former Indian president, on Friday called for immediate safety reviews on reactors based across the country to avert any eventuality. Asserting that the conditions in India and Japan were vastly different, Kalam stressed on the need for an overhaul in existing nuclear safety mechanism. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 364
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Elders dominate assembly polls in Kerala
1:49 Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (ANI): Ahead of the polls to the state legislature in Kerala, offices of political parties are flocked by elderly party workers, seeking their nominations as candidates. Most of the senior members are above the age of 70 and some of them have even crossed 80. Despite demands from the youth wing of the political parties in the state, the senior members are of the opinion that the party cannot function if all the seniors are sidelined from contesting in the elections. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 409
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Expectations ahead of assembly elections in Assam
1:46 Assam, March 19 (ANI): People in Gobindpur village of Jorhat district in Assam have put forward their demands and expectations from forthcoming state assembly elections. Speaking to mediapersons on Saturday locals said every time candidates come and make false promises and after getting elected they do not do anything for the welfare of the villagers. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 385
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Demand of natural colours escalates this Holi
1:57 Ranchi/Siliguri/Rajkot, March 19 (ANI): With Holi round the corner, demand of natural and chemical free colours has increased all across India. Many people in Ranchi are opting for natural colours made from flower extracts instead of purchasing the colours from markets. Ram Prasad, a shopkeeper in Siliguri said that since it becomes difficult to get rid off the harmful colours for days, the demand for colours that disappear within seconds has risen. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 355
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People across North India celebrate Holi with flowers and sweets
1:52 Mathura/Kanpur /Raipur, March 19 (ANI): The spirit of Holi has already coloured India. In Mathura, devotees are already in the festive spirit by having sweets and drinks containing 'bhang'. It is regarded as a special offering and devotees all over India partake of sweets containing the intoxicant as a mark of devotion. People also dance and sing songs in the name of Lord Krishna and are seen smearing colour powders on each other's faces. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 399
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