Month: February 2010

Pregnant Karisma Kapoor shows off her baby bump

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Mumbai, February 26: Veteran actress Karisma Kapoor is as charismatic as ever. Her counterparts like Raveena Tandon, Sonali Bendre and Twinkle Khanna never make public appearances while pregnant but she recently attended a wedding in Mumbai though she was heavily pregnant.

It was reported that she looked gorgeous in a white and pink salwar kameez. Dressed in a loose kurta by her favourite designer Manish Malhotra, Karisma carried off herself very well in spite of the baby bump. She even posed for shutterbugs.

Budget highlight

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New Delhi, February 26: Highlights of 2010-11 budget presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in parliament Friday:

— Economy stabilised in first quarter of 2009-10; strong rebound in second quarter; overall growth at 7.2 and could be higher when Q3 and Q4 are taken into account.

— Export figures for January encouraging.

— Hope to breach 10 percent growth mark in not too distant future.

— Government set in motion steps to bring down food inflation.

— Need to review stimulus package; need to make growth more broad-based.

Karan Johar to act in film again

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Mumbai, February 26: Everybody knows that Karan Johar is a terrific filmmaker but not many know that he also acts. He had earlier appeared in films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Fashion and Luck By Chance. Once again, he is going to do a cameo role in Jaane Kahaan Se Aayi Hai.

AP govt assures of fool-proof arrangements for IPL

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Hyderabad, February 26: In a fresh effort to get the IPL-III matches back in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh government asked the BCCI-IPL to visit the city to see for itself the fool-proof arrangements made by it.

“I would like to request you and your officials to make a visit to Hyderabad to assess yourself our preparing for IPL-3 in style and also to become conversant with the high degree of security and assurance of our government to conduct an incident-free government,” Sports Minister K Venkat Reddy said in a letter to IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi.

Blast in Kabul

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Kabul, February 26: An Afghan Defense Ministry official says at least seven people have been killed in bombing attacks in Kabul.

Gen. Ahman Zia Yaftali says seven bodies have arrived at military hospitals from the site of the attack. He says there were some foreigners among the dead but did not have the exact figures or nationalities.

He also did not have information on how many dead were police or civilians.

At least two police officers were reported dead by other sources.

Liverpool, Juve through as Roma, Shakhtar crash

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Paris, February 26: Liverpool survived a big scare against Romanian underdogs Unirea Urziceni before securing a 3-1 victory that takes them into the Europa League round of 16.

Serie A giants Roma, however, crashed out of the competition after losing 3-2 at home to Greek side Panathinaikos last night, while defending champions Shakhtar Donetsk were eliminated by English Premier League side Fulham.

Fulham will play Juventus in the next round after the Turin side drew 0-0 in a drab game at home to Ajax to see out a 2-1 aggregate success.

Major fire in Delhi shoe factory

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New Delhi, February 26: A major fire broke out in a shoe factory in the city early this morning, fire brigade officials said.

The blaze was reported from the factory located in Udhyog Vihar in Peeragarhi at around 5:20 am.

Thirty-two fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
–PTI

Woman employee hurls slipper at Judge in court

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Kurnool, February 26: Taking a cue from the incident where footwear was hurled at the erstwhile US president George Bush, a government employee did the same in the court here today.

She threw a chappal on Judge M Shanmugam in the IVth Additional and Family Sessions court in the city today.

Surprisingly, the woman – Radha Rani – is a typist in the same court. The judge and the typist had an argument earlier in the day on a petty issue.

Congress give reservation “carrot ” to muslims

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Luknow,February 26 :With an eye on election in three muslim dominated states where congress party has been relegated to zero position because of Babri-masjid issue the regenerated congress party under the leadership of royal scion rahul gandhi wants to rule and woo the innocent muslims of uttar pradesh bihar and west bengal who by themselves account for more than 50% of indias muslim population.

Man trying to sell teenage sister for Rs 50,000

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Ghaziabad,February 26 :Four others have also been arrested in the case. The five were held from a house in Loni’s Ram Park area. The girl, who is from Guwahati in Assam, has been rescued.According to SP ( City) A. K. Vijeta, Raju Thakur, the main accused, was striking a deal with two persons — Babu and Alam — to sell off his sister.

The girl was supposed to be sold to Raj Pal and Dharm Pal, two farmers from Dadri and Jarcha in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Budh Nagar district.Acting on a tip- off, the police raided the house and arrested the five accused.

Afghanistan: Under their flag, but still under fire

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Kabul, February 26: Ten days ago, in this dusty town in Helmand the Taliban banner was triumphantly torn down and replaced with the Afghan national flag, a highly publicised celebration of the capture of Showal, where the insurgents had been running their “shadow government” for the Marjah region. A week later, just 20 metres from that newly hoisted flag, a roadside bomb exploded under a British truck.

I’m open to inquiry, CM dares Opposition

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Hyderabad, February 26: Taking serious note of linking his name to the allegations against Chirala MLA A Krishna Mohan, Chief Minister K Rosaiah said that he would resign as Chief Minister and even quit public life, if anybody proves his role in the alleged murky deals of the legislator.

Headley arrest key factor in Pakistani crackdown on Taliban’

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Washington, February 26: Pakistan may be cracking down on the Afghan Taliban partly as a response to building US pressure following revelations from the arrest of Pakistani-American David Headley, according to a US South Asia expert.

A US court in Chicago has charged Headley with scouting targets for Pakistan based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Along with Headley, Pakistan born Canadian terror suspect Tahawwur Hussein Rana, has also been charged with providing material support to LeT for the Mumbai attacks.

Shahid Afridi to play for Bangladesh T20 team in Sharjah

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Karachi, February 26: Afridi would be playing for the Brothers Union Club, Chittagong in the competition.

Afridi told PakPassion.net that he is eagerly looking forward to the tournament, and would try to give his best for the team he is representing.

“I’m looking forward to playing in the Bangaldeshi T20 competition. It will be my first taste of action in this competition and I will as always give my all for my team to win this trophy,” he said.

Slain Hamas man used many passports

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Gaza, February 26: Mahmoud Al Mabhouh, the Hamas commander assassinated in Dubai, used the same tradecraft — fraudulent passports and disguises — as his killers during secret missions to procure arms for the group, a confidant said yesterday.

From shooting at a car that drove repeatedly past his home in Syria — he later discovered it belonged to Syrian minders — to shunning room service in hotels, Al Mabhouh took his personal security very seriously.

Its a “courageous” step

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Washington, February 26: The Obama Administration has said the meeting of foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan is a “courageous” step by the leaders of the two neighbouring countries.

“We certainly commend the leadership of political courage and making sure that the meeting takes place. Now, the challenge is to build on this going forward,” said P.J. Crowley Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.

The U.S. Prison System: Muslims & Human Rights Violations, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui

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I BEGIN with a note on this month of ours. Writing in a somewhat mentally fatigued state a week or so ago, I mistakenly jumped the gun on announcing Rabbi al-Awwal (the third month in the Muslim calendar). We are just now into the first week of the month that holds a special significance for Muslims in all corners of the world, because it was the month in which the last divinely sent Messenger and Prophet from Almighty ALLAH – Mohammed ibn Abdullah (may ALLAH’s peace and blessings be upon him) – was born.

‘Serious’ Chitrangada Singh craves for song and dance

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New Delhi, February 26: Thanks to a serious role in her debut movie “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi”, Chitrangada Singh feels she is being typecast. She is very much looking to play a character that will allow her to sing and dance Bollywood style.

“It has been so difficult for me to come out of the shadow of my character Geeta Rao in ‘Hazaaron…’ I am not complaining, but the problem is the way you have been portrayed in your debut movie; you get stuck in an image,” Chitrangada, 27, told IANS in an interview.

Claudia kisses Salman Khan for publicity

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Mumbai, February 26: Claudia kisses Salman Khan for publicity Topless German model and Big Boss contestant Claudia Ciesla was seen at a charity event in Mumbai on Sunday last week, where Salman Khan was present.

According to some press photographers Claudia ciesla walked up to Salman Khan and kissed him. The entire act was a publicity stunt for the media cameras to boost Claudia’s falling TRPs as she has been unemployed and out of work after Big Boss.

Shruti unfazed by romantic link-up with Siddharth

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Mumbai, February 26: Shruti unfazed by romantic link-up with SiddharthThese days, Shruti Haasan’s romantic link-up with actor Siddharth has been the bread-and-butter story for many gossip columnists.

But Shruti, in an unaffected manner, utters, “My father respects me a lot and has given me immense freedom. I know that freedom brings with it plentiful responsibilities.

I will adhere to this mantra forever. As of now, I am completely focused on my career and on producing some good personal achievements in the music industry.”

21 killed in garment factory

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Dhaka, February 26: At least 21 people, including 15 women, were killed and 50 injured in a major fire which broke out in a garment factory in Bangladesh’s Gazipur town, around 50 km north of Dhaka, police said on Friday.

The blaze engulfed the Garib & Garib Sweater factory at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday when workers were preparing to leave, said Suman, one of the workers who escaped the fire.

At least 50 were injured, suffering burns or smoke inhalation. Of them, 20-25 were taken to hospitals, a senior police officer said.

Shahid Kapoor is really wooing Deepika Padukone

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Mumbai, February 26: Shahid Kapoor is really wooing Deepika PadukoneShahid Kapoor, who is turning 29 this Thursday will be having a special friend at his birthday party this year which was secretly planned by director Siddharth Malhotra.

According to the buzz, the director who has been Kapoor’s pal since Vivaah days finalised the guestlist with the help of Mubina Rattonsey. But when Shasha learnt about this surprise party, he requested the director to add one name to the list — Deepika Padukone.

Sensex rises 74 points in opening trade on Asian cues

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Mumbai, February 26: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex recovered by over 74 points in the opening trade on Friday on fresh capital inflows from foreign funds amid a firming Asian market.

The 30-share index was up by 74.05 points, or 0.45 per cent at 16,328.25 points, in the opening trade.

The Sensex had closed almost flat in Thursday’s choppy trade.

The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved up by 22.80 points to 4,882.55 points.

MLA kills self

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Patna, February 26: Ruling JD(U) MLA Abhay Singh on Friday allegedly committed suicide after shooting his wife and six-month-old daughter dead at his father and Bihar Minister Narendra Singh’s official residence here.

Food and Supplies Minister Narendra Singh fell unconscious after the incident and has been admitted to the ICCU of Patna Medical College and Hospital with cardiac complications, sources said.

Police said Abhay Singh, who was elected from Jamui, shot his daughter and wife dead with a gun before killing himself after a quarrel at about 2 am.