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Sri Rama Sene protests casting of Veena Malik in Kannada film

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Activists of right wing outfit Sri Rama Sene Monday staged a protest against casting of controversial Pakistani actress Veena Malik in the Kannada version of `The Dirty Picture` movie and demanded her replacement with another Indian actress.

The protesters, led by Sri Ram Sene President Pramod Muthalik, shouted slogans and sought to know why the makers of `The Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Hot Maga` had cast her when there are many talented Indian actress who can fit into the role.

Aamir Khan the next Prime Minister of the country!

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Aamir Khan wouldn’t have expected such an overwhelming response to his debut TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’. The show’s first season is nearing its closure but the actor has been able to bring effective changes to the Indian social set up. Bureaucrats have sought his help and many have followed in his footsteps.

Prior to the show Aamir might have been just an actor, but now he is a national icon of sorts. Among the millions who are a fan of his, is Bollywood villain Shakti Kapoor.

Recipe: Achaari Murg

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Try out this delicious Punjabi recipe!

Ingredients:

Chicken pieces, 1kg
Fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp
Mustard seeds, 1 tsp
Fennel seeds, 1 tsp
Cumin seeds, 1 tsp
Red chilli powder, 1 tsp
Turmeric powder, 1 tsp
Onion seeds, 1 tsp
Red dry chillies, 2
Onions sliced, 2 large
Garlic paste, 2 tsp
Ginger paste, 1 tsp
Tomato puree, 1 cup
Juice of 1 lemon
Water, 1/2 cup
Salt, to taste
Mustard oil, 3 tbsp

Procedure:
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan till and add the mustard, fennel, fenugreek, cumin, onion seeds, chillies and fry for a few seconds.

Shatrughan Sinha stable, but gets breathless

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Shatrughan Sinha will continue to stay in the hospital as he still tends to get breathless.

The actor-politician was hospitalised July 2 at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after he complained of breathing problem. The 66-year-old developed respiratory allergic reaction due to painting at his residence.

Giving update on his condition, Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Jospital, told IANS: “Mr Sinha is stable. Still tends to get breathless. Being closely observed. Will be here for a few more days.”

Bugs filch copper to spread urinary infections

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Bugs causing serious urinary tract infections stay ahead of the immune system by filching copper to prevent the metal from being used against them, says a study.

Copper has been known as a potent weapon against infection for centuries. Blocking this thievery with a drug may significantly improve patients` chances of warding off infections, according to Washington University School of Medicine researchers in St. Louis.

Saif Ali Khan still perfect for love stories: Deepika

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After working in movies like `Love Aaj Kal` and `Aarakshan`, actress Deepika Padukone has once again teamed with Saif Ali Khan in `Cocktail`. She feels the 41-year-old is one actor who fits romantic roles perfectly even after so many years in the film industry.

“In spite of him (Saif Ali Khan) having worked so much, he is still someone who fits these young love stories and romantic characters,” Deepika, 26, told reporters.

Being fat is not bad: Study

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Fat people have a better chance of surviving heart attacks than the skinny ones and obese people are more likely to cheat death and avoid the need for a heart transplant or cardiac treatment, a new study has claimed.

Experts at the University of California in Los Angeles have found that people with a high body mass index and a large belly circumference were at significantly less risk of dying.

“Heart failure may prove to be one of the few health conditions where extra weight may prove to be protective,” Research leader Dr Tamara Horwich said.

Molecule that could help treat dangerous skin cancer found

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Scientists have identified a molecule in immune cells that inhibits melanoma growth in mice, a landmark finding which they say could shape the future treatment of the dangerous skin cancer.

Researchers from Brigham and Women`s Hospital (BWH) in Boston, the US, found that high expression of a cell-signaling molecule, known as interleukin-9, in immune cells inhibits melanoma growth.

Brazil to breed mosquitoes to fight dengue

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Brazilian authorities have inaugurated a breeder for a genetically modified type of aedes aegypti mosquito in hopes of finding a more effective way to combat dengue, of which over 430,000 cases have been registered this year nationwide.

The so-called “mosquito factory” was built at a cost of 1.7 million reais ($850,000) and financed by the government of Bahia state with the help of the health ministry.

`Joker` trailer to release with `Cocktail`

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The first trailer of Shirish Kunder`s ‘Joker’, which is reportedly Akshay Kumar`s 100th film, will release along with Homi Adjania`s ‘Cocktail’ when it hits the theatres Friday.

” `Joker` trailer will now release earlier on July 12. So all those who were doing the countdown can minus “1” from it. Six days to go,” the 39-year-old tweeted Sunday.

When one of his fan asked Kunder about the name of the movie alongside which the trailer will be out, filmmaker replied by tweeting: “`Joker` trailer would be released along side `Cocktail`.”

Black money: I-T consumes most FIU generated suspicious reports

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The Income Tax department, which is at the forefront of cracking down against black money, has been the largest consumer of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) generated by the elite financial intelligence unit, an official data has revealed.

The I-T department, with a total of 26,488 STRs in the last six financial years (2006-12), has been reported as the biggest consumer of these classified reports, as compared with other enforcement agencies like the ED, DRI and Customs department which consumed just over 3,000 of such reports.

Rupee likely to be in 54.50-55.30 range this week: Experts

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After losing most of the initial gains in last few trading sessions, the rupee is likely to trade in the 54.50-55.30 range this week due to renewed risk aversion globally after more stimuli by three leading central banks last week, according to experts.

“The rupee is likely to trade in range of 54.50-55.30 this week with an appreciating bias,” IDBI treasury head N S Venkatesh told PTI.

The FII inflows and policy announcements will be crucial to provide direction to the rupee, he said.

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal: A Bollywood couple, but no wedding

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After a few heartbreaks, Soha Ali Khan seems to have settled with Kunal Khemu.

And Kunal too seems in high spirits about his relationship.

“My relationship is going great. I am in the happy space,” says Kunal.

B-town’s most awaited wedding – that of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor seems to be round the corner, but from the same family Soha and Kunal are still not prepared to tie a knot.

Kunal says, “I see them (Saif-Kareena) together all the time and I am happy for them. I am not the official spokesperson for the family hence cannot say about their wedding dates.

Govt’s attitude against Telangana supporters condemned

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Telangana was exploited by the capitalists of Andhra but those who assumed power in the name of Telangana are also equally responsible for the backwardness of Telangana.

Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Vice President of Telangana Praja Front was addressing a Dharna meeting at Indira Park organized to protest for withdrawal of the cases registered against Telangana supporters.

Stern action for violating fire safety rules

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Govt. of A.P warned that stern action will be taken against all those educational institutions, industries, hospitals, commercial malls and buildings who violate fire safety rules. The Govt. has taken the steps in view of increasing fire accidents in the state.

A meeting was held in Secretariat yesterday under the chairmanship of Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, C.M. of A.P. to review the functioning of Fire Service Department and A.P. State Disaster Response.

Two Govt. officials arrested on corruption charges

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Officials of Anti –Corruption Bureau arrested two Govt. officials including one inspector of survey and land records office. These employees were associated with the office of Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records , Karimnagar.

They were produced before the Special Judge for A.C.B. cases in Hyderabad. The judge gave them in judicial custody.

Inspector of the office of Survey and Land Records, Mr. Rajamouli and Mr Rama Swamy attender were arrested on the charges of accepting bribe for cordoning work of the land . Rajamoli has taken bribe through the attender.

Rain expected in the City and the districts in 48 hours

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According to the prediction made by met office, average and heavy rainfall is expected in the coastal districts of A.P in the next 48 hours. Director of met office Mr G. Saudha Kara Rao told that there is no possibility of any change in weather conditions. Sky will be clouded till the morning of 9th july in and around Hyderabad City.

Delay in Mansoon and PriceRise Issue- C.M’s Meeting

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Chief Minister of A.P Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy convened a high level officials’ meeting to review the situation of the state arising out of delay in monsoon and rise in the prices of essential commodities, the low level of water in the reservoirs supplying drinking water was also taken into consideration.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary and the officials of C.M’s office.

supporting tainted minister is deplorable -Shankar Rao

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Former Minister, Dr. Shankar Rao demanded Congress President, Ms. Sonia Gandhi to dismiss Mr. N Kiran Kumar Reddy C.M. of A.P. in order to save Congress in the state.

He told that Govt of AP issued G.O 3102 yesterday to protect the ministers who have received notices from Supreme Court for issuing 26 controversial G.o’s. It is most unfortunate that Govt of A.P issued the G.O. He demanded to withdraw this G.O. immediately.

Telangana Movement again- prgramme announced

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Telangana political Joint Action Committee has decided to organize phase wise agitation to intensify Telangana Movement. It has finalized an action plan against the Andhra capitalists who are putting hurdles in separate Telangana Movement.
An important meeting of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee was held in Nacharem under the chairmanship of Prof. Kodandaram. Resolutions were passed in the meeting to intensify Telangana agitation. He told that Telangana Political Joint Action Committee will organize Telangana March in Hyderabad on 30th September on a grand scale.

SIM cards free of cost to Haj pilgrims

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The Haj Committee of India would distribute SIM cards of Saudi Telecom company free of cost to Haj pilgrims, Aboobucker, vice-chairman of the Haj Committee of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, has said.

The SIM cards would be distributed with the help of the Saudi Arabia government and it will cary contact numbers of all the members of Haj Committee of India and also official numbers in Mecca besides emergency services and hospitals that would help the pilgrims in need, he said yesterday.

Narendra Modi viciously being maligned: Advani

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani Sunday came out in defence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has been “systematically and viciously maligned”.

In his blog published Sunday, Advani said: “I have often felt that in Indian political history, no political leader has been as systematically and viciously maligned as Narendra Modi.

Advani referred to media reports based on a book of memoirs written by former president APJ Abdul Kalam.

`Aashiqui 2` likely to release on Valentine`s Day

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Producer Mukesh Bhatt says that ‘Aashiqui 2’ shooting will start from next month and that they targeting to release it on Valentine`s Day.
“We intend to release it on Valentine`s Day because it is a love story,” Bhatt told IANS.

For ‘Aashiqui 2’, Mohit Suri will wield the megaphone. The cast has Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor.

“We won`t be in a hurry. When we feel the film is ready and when we are happy with our product, we will fix our release date,” he said.

Rani Mukerji on a romantic date with Aditya Chopra

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They may not voice their affections for each other before the media but who can hide oneself from the glare of the paparazzi every time!

A local spy has dropped by to tell us that on a recent tour to London, director Aditya Chopra and his would-be-wife Rani Mukerji were spotted by the locals visiting luxe restaurants and boutiques. To make his lady love feel special, Adi even took Rani on a surprise romantic date where they spent some mushy time in each others’ company.

TIME dubs PM Manmohan Singh as ‘underachiever’

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has long been lauded for his pivotal role in liberalising the Indian economy, has been dubbed as an “underachiever” by a top US magazine which says he appears “unwilling to stick his neck out” on reforms that will put the country back on growth path.

79-year-old Singh is featured on the cover of TIME magazine’s Asia edition, which will be out next week. With his portrait in the background, the title on the cover reads ‘The Underachiever – India needs a reboot’.