Month: September 2009

Ajmal isn’t the only notorious Kasab from Pakistan

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Islamabad, September 28: Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Mumbai attacker who is currently being tried by an Indian anti-terror court, isn’t the only notorious Kasab from Pakistan.

There have been at least two other Kasabs, all “religious crackpots”, according to a leading columnist.

“What’s with this name, Kasab (sometimes also spelled with a Q)? There have been three (in) famous Kasabs in Pakistan – and all of them religious crackpots!” Nadeem F Paracha wrote in a daily.

“We would handle the baby well” – Juhi-Sachin

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Mumbai, September 28: Well we are talking about their new reality show, Pati Patni Aur Woh which has a unique concept where the five celebrities are given a task to raise a baby. Juhi and Sachin Shroff are one of the contenders who talks about the challenges that they are looking forward in the show.

“We both are childish and now when a child will be given to us; we will need to forget our childishness,” says Juhi excitingly. “We will take good care of the baby and if got chance to romance for 5 minutes too will be more than enough for us,” replies Sachin.

Militants kill six truck drivers in Afghanistan

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Kabul, September 28: Taliban militants have attacked a convoy of trucks in Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province, killing six drivers, the interior ministry said in a statement Monday.

“Enemies of Afghanistan attacked a convoy, set fire to six trucks and killed the drivers in Marawora district Sunday,” the statement said. One of the drivers was kidnapped by the rebels, it added.

The police have launched an investigation.

—Agencies

Abbas, John take a break

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Mumbai, September 28: Abbas Tyrewala has voluntarily called a halt to the shooting of his 1-800-LOVE at Mehboob Studios from September 26.

Evidently Abbas was unhappy with the result of the shooting and gave his cast and crew a break to allow them to take a breather after the hectic shooting schedule in London.

Double bonanza with Salman Khan

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Mumbai, September 28: Its going to be double bonanza to see Salman in a double role in Boney Kapoor’s next, the sequel of No Entry.

It seems after the hit of WANTED, Boney is again basking on Salman’s popularity by continuing their bond with the sequel. Though part one could not get its shares on the box office collection but the producer is sure that the sequel will do the needful.

As per our khabroo, “Boney has already announced about the flick which will be called, Be Positive – No Entry part 2.”

12-year-old girl first swine flu victim in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, September 28: A 12-year-old girl died from influenza A (H1N1) virus Monday, becoming the first swine flu casualty here, a health official said.

The victim, a native of Meerut in Uttar pradesh, was staying in the hostel of Chaman Vatika school on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway, 35 km from here.

“Harshita was brought to Chandigarh on Friday in a very serious condition and she was admitted at Chaitanya Hospital. When the hospital authorities informed us, she was already on ventilator support,” H.C. Gera, nodal officer for swine flu, Chandigarh, told IANS.

Subhash Ghai is on 2009 International Emmy Award Jury

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Mumbai, September 28: The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, has invited filmmaker and educationist Subhash Ghai as a Juror in the final round of judging for the 2009 International Emmy Awards.

The nominees are the regional semi-finalists from each of the four (4) Emmy judging regions (Europe, Latin America, English-Language and Asia/Africa/Middle-East). And will be voted as winners on 26th October 2009.

He has also been invited as a juror to attend The 37th International Emmy Awards Gala, which will take place on Monday, November 23, 2009 in New York City.

Brave family kills militant, injures another in Jammu

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Srinagar, September 28: Displaying bravery, members of a family killed a militant, injured another and seized two AK rifles from them during a scuffle at their home in Shahdra Sharief area here, police said on Monday.

Three armed militants barged into the house of Noor Ahmed in Rajouri district, about 195-kms from here, at around 21:30 hours yesterday, Senior Superintendent of Police Shafkat Wattali said.

Policemen abducted by Maoists in West Bengal released

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Kolkata, September 28: Two policemen abducted by the Maoists in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district were released late Sunday, police said Monday.

“Two constables – Sisirkanti Nag and Siteswar Prasad Singh – were released last ((Sunday) night near Jamtalgore police camp. They are in good health,” West Midnapore Superintendent of Police M.K Verma told IANS.

Both policemen were abducted from Maoist-infested Belpahari region, about 50 km from troubled Lalgarh, late Saturday night.

Akshay turns down Kunal Kohli

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Mumbai, September 28: Just when Kunal Kohli thought that the male lead of his untitled forthcoming romantic comedy had been finalised, he has been left in the lurch. Akshay Kumar, who had earlier agreed to do his film, has backed out. Buzz is that the star was unhappy with Kunal shouting from the rooftops about him doing the film.

A source says, “Akshay was livid when he heard that Kunal had told his close aides and even some sections of the media that he had found the male lead. Kunal got carried away when Akshay showed interest in the subject in their initial talks.”

Two held with Rs.8.5 lakh in fake currency

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Lucknow, September 28: Two people were arrested Monday in Itawah district of Uttar Pradesh with Rs.8.5 lakh in fake currency, police said.

Akhilesh Rajpoot and Kalka Prasad were nabbed by the Special Operations Group (SOG) from Bakeshwar locality of Itawah.

“We arrested them and recovered fake currency of denominations Rs.500, Rs.100 and Rs.50. Also, some half-printed notes were recovered,” SOG team inspector J.S. Parihar told IANS.

Sena-BJP manifesto promises quota in jobs, stable prices

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Mumbai, September 28: A separate ministry for welfare of nomadic tribes, 15 per cent quota in jobs and educational institutions for economically backward classes and stabilising prices have been promised in the manifesto of Shiv Sena-BJP alliance for the October 13 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

The manifesto or vachan nama was released by Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray in the presence of senior BJP leaders Gopinath Munde and Nitin Gadkari at Shiv Sena Bhavan in central Mumbai on Monday.

I want to eat: Sonam

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Mumbai, September 28: The film Aisha is forty per cent complete. When we caught up with the Kapoor sisters – Sonam and Rhea, recently, they told us, “About sixty percent of the film is left. We’re moving to Rishikesh next and that will be around the 6th of October.”

Terror charges dropped against Zimbabwe activist

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Harare(Zimbabwe), September 28: A prominent human rights activists and her co-accused cannot be tried — now or in the future — on terror charges because they were beaten and tortured in jail, Zimbabwe’s chief justice ruled Monday.

Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku said he was issuing a permanent stay of prosecution in the case of Jestina Mukoko and eight other defendants because the government of President Robert Mugabe had violated her constitutional rights. Mukoko sobbed with joy in the courtroom, telling reporters later it is a “happy day for me and my family

Colour me red: Akshay

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Mumbai, September 28: Recently, we got to know of one interesting concept used by director Anthony D’Souza to mark out the difference between his three protagonists in Blue.

As all the characters have distinctive personalities and are different from each other, they are all associated with a particular colour, which underlines their characteristics. Right from outfit designs to the moulding of characters, all the male lead actors of the film can be seen displaying predominant traits throughout the film.

Kangana’s confessions

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Mumbai, September 28: Kangna Ranaut has come a long way from her Gangster days. Today, Bollywood’s latest glam doll and style diva is a confident lady who handles herself with élan. Dressed in a red mini-dress and black peep-toe heels, Kangna gave Hyderabad a taste of her outspoken nature and charisma.

Deepika has plans for Ranbir

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Mumbai, September 28 : The scion of the Kapoor family turns 27 today. Ranbir Kapoor, hailed as the brightest light in Bollywood, flew in from Bhopal where he was stationed for Prakash Jha’s Rajniti just hours before his birthday.

Asked whether he had special plans for his big day, Ranbir said, “I will be having a quiet dinner with my parents. My sister Riddhima and my brother-in-law Bharat are travelling this year. I’m a shy guy and I normally like having an intimate celebration rather than something ostentatious.”

Bollywood wishes melody queen on 80th birthday

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Mumbai, September 28: Eight decades and 30,000 songs later her voice continues to inspire a nation. As Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on Monday, Sep 28, everyone in Bollywood queued up to wish her.

The Bharat Ratna awardee, who has lent her voice to songs in over 20 Indian languages, is known for her quest for perfection and undying spirit.

Manila floods leave 337,000 people homeless

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Philippines, September 28: At least 73 people were killed and more than 330,000 others displaced after the heaviest rain in more than four decades plunged the Philippine capital into chaos, officials said today.

The nine-hour deluge across Manila submerged houses, washed away shanties and turned roads into raging rivers on Saturday, forcing terrified residents to seek refuge on top of homes or cars, where they waited for more than 24 hours.

Samples collected after exhumation of Shopian victims

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Srinagar, September 28: The bodies of the two south Kashmir women who were raped and murdered in Shopian town earlier this year were exhumed Monday to gather forensic evidence, an official said.

Forensic experts from New Delhi who arrived here Sunday proceeded to south Kashmir’s Shopian town early Monday for the exhumation.

The graveyard where the victims had been buried was cordoned off by security forces before the exhumation process was started.

26th International Population Congress opens in Morocco

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Marrakech, September 28: The 26th International Population Congress has opened here to discuss population related problems, migration and the economic crisis, among others.

Over 2,000 demographers from 114 countries attended the five-day meeting that started Sunday to discuss more than 200 topics, including population and global climate change, migration, economic crisis, the imbalance of fertility rate and social security system.

The global conference is sponsored and organised by the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population and the Moroccan government.

Five killed in Pakistan blast

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Islamabad, September 28: Five people were killed Monday in car bomb attack near a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, a TV report said.
The attacker rammed his explosives-laden vehicle into the car of former Taliban commander Maulana Abdul Hakim in the Bannu area in North West Frontier Province, Express TV channel reported.

Abdul Hakim had joined a peace committee to support the government against the militants.

Five people, including Hakim, were killed in the attack.

A woman was also injured in the blast.

May Lata Mangeshkar’s melodies reverberating forever

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Mumbai, September 28: Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar is celebrating her 80th birthday today. Mangeshkar shot to fame from ‘Mahal’ a movie came in early forties. Even today her melodious voice holds same power and charm which it had 60 years ago.

She was born Mageshkar’s family of Indore on September 28, 1929. Her father was Dinanath Mangeshkar. Her education started at the age of five. But at the age of thirteen, she had to shoulder the responsibility of the family as her father died.

Four Maoists killed in Jharkhand

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Ranchi, September 28: Four guerrillas were killed by members of another Maoist group in Gumla district of Jharkhand Monday, police said.
A gun battle between two groups of Maoist rebels took place at Salkaya jungle of Gumla, about 160 km from here. “In the clash, four Maoist rebels were killed,” a police officer told IANS.

People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) commander Jayram Gope alias Bhvaniji was among those killed. One rifle and live cartridges were seized from the killed rebels.

Megan Fox hates the touch of paper

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London, September 28: Hollywood actress Megan Fox has invested in an electronic reading device to scan through movie scripts because she doesn’t like touching dry paper.

The “Transformers” star revealed that she suffers from serious neuroses and hates the feel of paper against her skin, reported imdb.com.

“I just can’t stand to touch dry paper, like scripts or newspaper or anything that’s not laminated,” she said.