Month: March 2010

Services will be rewarded, Congress men told

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Hyderabad, March 28: Acknowledging the services rendered by various party workers to the Congress, Chief Minister K Rosaiah said he would ensure that their sincere efforts were suitably rewarded.

He was indirectly referring to vacant nominated posts in various corporations and boards in the State.

Addressing a gathering at the Gandhi Bhavan this evening to felicitate senior leader D Srinivas who completed two years as APCC chief, Rosaiah said Srinivas was fortunate to hold such an important post in a party with a 125-year history.

What the AP Govt argued before apex court

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New Delhi, March 28: The State of Andhra Pradesh has got a morale boost with the recent interim order of the apex court okaying four per cent reservation for backward class Muslims in the State. As is evident, the final outcome has to await the hearing by a Constitution Bench. However, it is interesting to see what the State of AP averred before the apex court.

Sena lauds Bachchan, says Cong allergic to him

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Mumbai, March 28: Two days after the presence of Amitabh Bachchan at the inauguration of the northbound arm of the Worli-Bandra Sea Link created a row, the Shiv Sena has eulogised the superstar and accused the Congress of being ‘allergic’ towards him.

Sena mouthpiece Saamna, in an editorial on Saturday, asked whether the Congressmen who were objecting to Bachchan’s presence at the event because he was the tourism brand ambassador of Gujarat would prevent the Tatas and Ambanis from investing in that state.

Sonia Gandhi is capable of solving AP’s problems: K Rosaiah

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Hyderabad, March 28: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi is capable of solving any problem and she will solve the problem of Andhra Pradesh also, said the state chief minister K Rosaiah without referring the Telangana issue.

“We see some thoughts are cropping up in recent times cutting across parties in the State. We have a strong leader. She is quite capable. Let’s leave those problems to her and we will concentrate on development,” Rosaiah said while speaking at a function organised to mark completion of two years by D Srinivas as the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president.

Tory MEPs shame leader over women and gay rights

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Lonndon, March 28: David Cameron faced fresh embarrassment over Europe last night, after it emerged that Conservative MEPs have consistently voted against a string of measures to protect women’s rights.

Analysis of the record of 25 Tory members of the European Parliament this year shows they voted against, or abstained, eight times on issues relating to sexual equality, family-friendly working hours, maternity leave and reproductive health – often in clear defiance of official Conservative Party policy.

Nature beckons lovers, but hurdles aplenty in Kashmir

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Srinagar, March 28: As the spring begets new flowers in the Mughal era gardens of Kashmir and fresh snow water gushes down the streams of this Himalayan valley, which makes it an ideal location for a romantic date, love birds find it difficult to meet and share a few hours of joy and happiness.

In a society where pre-marital relation is deemed bad and an immoral affair, dating is a herculean task.

Israel pulls troops out of Gaza

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Jerusalem, March 28: Israel withdrew its troops from the Gaza Strip yesterday after some of the fiercest gun battles with Palestinian militants in the Hamas-run territory since last year’s military offensive.

Iran MPs urge Majlis support for Ahmadinejad budget

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Tehran, March 28: After the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) refused to include President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s preferred provision in the budget bill, a number of lawmakers urge the legislative body to cooperate with the government.

Member of the Majlis Cultural Commission Hamid Rassai and members of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Hossein Sobhaninia and Esmail Kowsari urged the Parliament to support the government.

Tea Party rallies in Nevada against Obama care

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Washington, March 28: Thousands of the supporters of the so-called conservative Tea Party movement have gathered in Nevada for a rally against White House policies.

Republican politician Sarah Palin urged the crowd to fire Senate majority leader Harry Reid and other Democrats, who backed US President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform — also referred to as Obamacare.

She called on the Tea Party members to voice their outrage over the Obama healthcare program at the ballot box in November.

Talking to your baby ‘boosts its brainpower’

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London, MArch 28: Are you confused by the sheer number of smart toys, books and videos? Relax. All your baby needs to boost brainpower is you, say scientists.

A new study has revealed that mothers who use baby talk help their child’s brain develop better — as even before toddlers begin to speak, words play an important role in their mind development.

US casualties double in Afghanistan

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Kabul, March 28: The number of US troops killed in Afghanistan has roughly doubled in the first quarter of 2010 compared with the same period last year.

According to Pentagon figures, some 77 American service members have been killed so far in 2010, the Associated Press reported on Saturday.

This is while, the figure stood at 41 in the same period a year ago.

Hezbollah to elucidate Hariri Tribunal probe

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Gaza, March 28: Hezbollah will discuss reports on international inquiries about the members of the Islamic movement over the murder of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in the next few days.

Hezbollah’s Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah made the announcement on Friday, during the annual ceremony held by the Imam Mahdi Scout in its twenty-fifth anniversary at the Seyyed al-Shohada’ complex in Beirut’s southern suburb.

Pak negotiating for 14 more F-16 jets: PAF

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Islamabad, March 28: Pakistan is negotiating with the US to get fourteen F-16 combat jets in addition to the 18 fighters whose delivery will begin later this year, air force chief Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman said on Saturday.

The Pakistan Air Force will start receiving a batch of 18 of the latest version of F-16 jets fitted with beyond visual range (BVR) missile systems by June.

Tamilian actress Khushboo has got the guts

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Mumbai. March 28: Kushboo Khan has nothing in common with other star activists. She has no sophisticated body of work to her credit, never led a rally or spoken at UN forums. And she definitely does not wear handloom.

Her hugely popular southern films sold for their sexy sizzle and the Tamil TV shows she now hosts are a great draw but high on the kitsch. But what she does have however is something few Indian stars can boast of — intellectual maturity and a fearless spirit.

Eye surgeon to pay damages of Rs 2 lakh for negligence

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New Delhi, March 28: The National Consumer Commission has rapped an eye surgeon for negligence in conducting laser therapy on a person who lost his vision after the procedure and upheld an order by a state forum directing the medic to pay Rs two lakh in compensation to the patient’s family.

The Commission also imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the petitioner, Niraj Awasthi, for not exercising reasonable care during treatment.

Have not made any U-turn on constitutional reforms: Nawaz Sharif

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Lahore, March 28: Opposition PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif today said he had “no regrets” over his decision to withdraw support for a landmark constitutional reforms package though his stand has been strongly criticised by Pakistan’s major political parties.
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Addressing a press conference here, the former premier made it clear that he had not made a u-turn on the issue of backing the reforms package drawn up by a parliamentary committee comprising representatives of all parties, including the PML-N.

Minority commission is not innovative

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New Delhi, March 28: The National Minority Commission lacks flexibility and innovativeness of approach to tackle the issues and problems of minorities, a study has said.

Pointing out weaknesses of the body, an internal SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis of NCM indicated that working outside normal government machinery will help the Commission achieve its objectives better.

Lights go off for ‘Earth Hour’

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New Delhi, March 28: Last night millions of Delhiites switched off lights in their houses for an hour, joining the world in observing the ‘Earth Hour’ to call for a binding pact to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

City’s famous heritage structures – Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and other buildings of importance – also fell into darkness from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM and denizens switched off lights and fans in their homes.

HIV-positive woman spreads hope in Uttar Pradesh

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Gorakhpur, March 28: After she tested positive for HIV three years ago, Bhanumati (name changed) was shattered. Living under the shadow of death, the 36-year-old feared she too would die of the infection like her husband. But today Bhanumati spearheads AIDS/HIV awareness programmes in villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Bhanumati, a resident of Tilauli village in Gorakhpur district, some 300 km from Lucknow, has constituted an all-women group that undertakes counselling of AIDS/HIV patients and also organises sensitisation programmes in India’s most populous state.

Priyanka all set to murder…

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Mumbai, March 28: Priyanka Chopra, the lead actress of Saat Khoon Maaf, seems more than ready to play yet another challenging role.

This time she plays a woman who kills her seven husbands. Dressed as a Muslim woman complete with.

A salwar kameez and burqa, Priyanka and Irrfan Khan, who plays one of her husbands, were shooting at Srinagar’s famous Shalimar Gardens.

The beautiful garden was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619.

The stars were shooting amidst tight security and enthusiastic tourists were asked to keep off some areas of the garden where.

Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif or Kareena – Whom would you zip your lip with?

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Mumbai, March 28: Bollywood boasts of many beautiful actresses who have set the male pulse racing with an electrical speed whenever they do.

A raunchy scene with their oh-so-lucky male co-stars. But, if you get an opportunity, then whom would you zip your lip with:

1. Katrina Kaif- Katrina has won some coveted awards in the honour of her luscious lips.

That are said to be Bollywood’s Best Lips of the current times. Even her commercial.

That highlights her wet lips yearning for a drop of a soft drink makes us almost tear into our TV screens.

Sonam is the new brand ambassador of Spice Mobiles

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Mumbai, March 28: She is the daughter of the ageless wonder and touted as the chip of the old block. She is none other than Sonam Kapoor, the darling daughter of Anil Kapoor.

After having made an impactful debut with Sanjay Leela Bansali’s Saawariyaa, Sonam now seems all set to take the world of ad commercials by super storm!

After having lent her famous smile to FMCGs like L’Oreal, Mont Blanc, etc, now, Sonam will be seen.

In a new avatar as the Brand Ambassador for Spice Mobiles. Sources say, “The parent company of Spice Mobiles

Hum Tum Aur Ghost

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Mumbai, March 28: Even though Hum Tum Aur Ghost isn’t exactly a romantic comedy that leaves you in splits, it surely provides for a few happy moments and establishes one thing, that Arshad Warsi has whatever it takes to shoulder a film as its lead actor. After playing many roles including Circuit in Munnabhai and Babban in the more recent release Ishqiya, Warsi has proven his versatility time and again.

Niqab ban gets unanimous support in Canada

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Toronto, March 28: Canadians have unanimously supported the niqab ban announced by French-speaking Quebec province this week. After France, the Canadian province is the first in North America to ban the niqab, a top-to-toe dress worn by Muslim women.

The ban, triggered by an Egyptian immigrant woman’s refusal to remove her niqab in her French classes in Montreal, will disallow access to government services, schools and colleges and health care to those who don’t remove the face veil.

It’s quality over quantity for me now: Dia Mirza

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New Delhi, March 28: Dia Mirza is unperturbed about the fact that she has no films after her just released “Hum, Tum Aur Ghost” because she says she would rather wait for good films than do unsatisfying work.

“I’m not doing anything after ‘Hum Tum Aur Ghost’. If this was the situation five years ago, I would have got so worried and this fact would have killed me; it would have bothered me no end,” Dia told IANS in an interview.