Month: June 2010

Bipasha gives John media lessons

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Mumbai, June 25: Bipasha Basu is behaving like the concerned girlfriend as far as boyfriend John Abraham goes.

Bips who has a very high media profile and is good with her media manners, has realized that John could be positioned better and higher in life , if only he showed his best profile to the media.

John has undoubtedly a low media profile as he believes in the fact that action speaks louder than words. He has never been into unwanted controversies or unnecessary publicity stunts.

Court directs Mumbai cops to summon Sanjay Dutt

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Barabanki (UP), June 25: A local court today issued directives to the Mumbai police commissioner to serve summon on Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt after he failed to turn up at the court for hearing in a case relating to alleged derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Arvind Mishra while directing Mumbai police commissioner to implement summon on Dutt fixed July 29 as the next date of hearing.

Auto driver commits suicide after stabbing 2 women

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Adilabad, June 25: A 24-year-old auto driver committed suicide by jumping in front of a train at Chennur, about 100 km from here today.

Anil stabbed one Fatima for refusing his advances. He also attacked Devi, Fatima’s friend who tried to save her.

Neighbours who came hearing the shrieks of the girls, took them to the Mancherial government hospital. While Fatima was reportedly stable, the condition of her friend Devi was critical, police said.

Anil was seen by the locality people driving to Chennur railway station and jumping before a train, police said.

Fire in Lucknow building

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Lucknow, June 25: A fire enveloped a commercial building near the Raj Bhawan here Friday, but there were no casualties and everyone in the complex was evacuated to safety, an official said.

The fire broke out in the office of stockbroking firm Karvy and spread to other commercial outlets in the building in Hazratganj area.

“We controlled the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings,” Chief Fire Officer Rajendra Tiwari said.

Reply to plea on contempt proceedings, Andhra told

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New Delhi, June 25: The Supreme Court Friday asked Andhra Pradesh to file a reply on a petition seeking to initiate contempt proceedings against the state government for breaching the court’s interim order in the appointment of secondary grade teachers.

The vacation bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.K. Patnaik gave the state government four weeks to file the reply.

Mugdha Backs in horror flick ‘Help’

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Mumbai, June 25: After playing a strong supporting role in her debut film ‘Fashion’, Mugdha Godse was riding high. In fact she was also signed by Madhur Bhandarkar for his very next film ‘Jail’ where she was the solo heroine. In the midst of this, she also landed a role in ‘All The Best’ which worked well at the box office too. Now she is all set to be seen alongside Bobby Deol in horror flick ‘Help’.

Twitter agrees to better data security; Obama hacked

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Washington, June 25: Twitter Inc, the San-Francisco-based microblogging service, pledged to provide better security against hackers under pressure from the Federal Trade Commission.

The commission said Thursday in a statement that Twitter had pledged it would not mislead consumers about privacy protection for 20 years after lax security allowed hackers to infiltrate the service. The company won’t have to pay a fine.

Six gangsters and SAP member killed in encounter

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Buxar (Bihar), June 25: A Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) jawan and six members of dreaded Suresh Rajbhar gang were killed in an encounter between the police and the gang at Laxmanpur village in Buxar district, police said.

The encounter took place when the District Armed Police (DAP) personnel assisted by SAP members raided Laxmanpur village following a tip off about the gang members, they said.

During the encounter, a SAP jawan was killed and six gang members were gunned down. The police later cordoned off the area.

Five firearms have also been recovered from the spot, they said.

PM hails Indian cricket team

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New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Asia Cup.

“The players displayed team spirit and fighting qualities in bringing the laurels to the country,” the prime minister said in a message.

India crushed Sri Lanka by 81 runs to win the Asia Cup cricket tournament in Sri Lanka Thursday.
–IANS

Players suspended for their next World Cup match

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Johannesburg, June 25 (DPA) Players suspended for their next match:

Third group match

Valon Behrami (Switzerland) – Red card*

Kaka (Brazil) – Yellow/Red card

Carlos Carmona (Chile) – Second yellow card

Matias Fernandez (Chile) – Second yellow card

Round of 16

Zdeno Strba (Slovakia) – Second yellow card

Victor Caceres (Paraguay) – Second yellow card

* FIFA to decide on length of match ban
–IANS

Sushil Modi joins Nitish’s ‘Vishwash Yatra’

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Patna, June 25: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi joined Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ‘Vishwash Yatra’ Friday, indicating an end to the rift between their parties.

Nitish Kumar and Modi left for Aurangabad district as part of the programme ahead of assembly elections in October. The two are also slated to visit Gaya district later Friday, party leaders said.

Bihar bids goodbye to muscle-men, says Nitish

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Patna, June 25: Bihar is changing, and its youth no longer look up to ‘Bahubalis’ (muscle-men) as their role models, says Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Instead, the young admire people with clean records and those who have contributed positively to the society, the chief minister said on his blog.

The veteran politician said he had observed the changes during his ‘Vishwas Yatras’ ahead of the October assembly elections. “I observed a new awakening among the youth of the state,” he said.

Not surprised that India won: Umar Gul

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Karachi, June 25: Pakistan pacer Umar Gul says India’s Asia Cup title triumph is hardly a surprise as the conditions in Sri Lanka were just perfect for them to end a 15-year-old trophy drought at the event.

“It didn’t surprise me even though India lost the league match to Sri Lanka. But given the conditions in Dambulla and the fact that the ball does seam around under lights, India had the better and more experienced pace attack to cope with the pressure of a high profile final and their bowlers came good,” he said.

No issues with meeting PCB chairman directly: Naved

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Karachi, June 25: Pakistan’s banned all-rounder, Rana Naved has no problems with directly approaching the PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and demanding him to review the 12-month ban and Rs two million fine imposed on him since March this year.

Naved was recently told by the appeals’ commissioner (retd) Justice Irfan Qadir, appointed by the board to hear the appeals of players who were banned or fined in March for indiscipline on the tour of Australia, to approach the PCB directly and request the chairman to review the punishment imposed on him.

Strauss says Aussie thrashing inspiring England

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Cardiff, June 25: England captain Andrew Strauss said last year’s 6-1 humiliation by Australia was behind the change in approach which had helped them go ahead in the current one-day series with their oldest rivals.

Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens saw England secure their second four-wicket win in three days, following Tuesday’s triumph at the Rose Bowl, here on Thursday as the hosts went 2-0 up with three to play in the five-match series.

US slaps unilateral sanctions on Iran

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Washington, June 25: The US Congress has voted in favor of new unilateral sanctions on Iran’s energy and banking sectors over the country’s civilian nuclear program.

Described by US Capitol Hill members as “the toughest unilateral sanctions ever,” the new economic and energy access restrictions target Iran’s fuel imports and international financial transactions, AFP reported on Thursday.

The legislation has been forwarded to the White House for US President Barack Obama to sign it into law.

Shah Rukh in the mood to write

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Mumbai, June 25: Kahani mein twist.? Blame it on Turkey, Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan has taken the pen with pride and is completing his autobiography titled 20 Years To A Decade.

The wonderful climate of Turkey had filled the superstar with creative ideas and romance (well the romance is very private and is limited to his better half Gauri) We happily disclose the idea part to you and say that Shah Rukh has resumed the writing work on his book which was kept aside for almost nine months.

The book is supposed to spill many untold details from Khan’s life.

Crime In Hyderabad (25.6.2010)

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Muslim youth and Hindu woman mysteriously missing

Hyderabad, June 25 (Siasat News): An 18-year-old young man Syed Azher Ali is mysteriously missing from MCH colony of Amberpet whereas a complaint has been lodged in Balanagar police station by one N Damodar that Azher has eloped with his 30-year-old sister Sunanda.

‘Military officers should adopt new technologies’

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Hyderabad, June 25: Military officers should be familiar with technological advancements to tackle threats from terrorists and to develop organisational effectiveness, V K Saraswat, Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, said here today.

Saraswat was in the city to participate in the convocation ceremony of the 87th Degree Engineering Course and the 13th Technical Entry Scheme Course at the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Trimulgherry which was held today.

Reality show Swayamvar Season 3

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New Delhi, June 25: Cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, reportedly, had been approached for NDTV Imagine’s reality show Swayamvar Season 3. However, the Cricketers didn’t nod their head in affirmative, resulting in Vivek Oberoi gaining the opportunity.

The show started with drama queen ‘Rakhi Sawant’ promising to marry Elesh Parujanwala but then ending up single once the show got over. The second season had Rahul Mahajan marrying Dimpy Ganguly and if things work out, Vivek Oberoi might be the next groom!

Saif Loses 9 Kilos, Gets A New Look

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Mumbai, June 25: Saif avoided cameras and paparazzi pictures until his departure to Morocco this week in order to avoid giving away his Agent Vinod look.

But man proposes, Aamir disposes. Aamir insisted that Saif make it to the party at his home last weekend, thereby blowing the whistle on Saif’s carefully-concealed look.

On the eve of his departure to Morocco for the shooting of his second home production Agent Vinod, Saif Ali Khan, completely revamped his look and went into hiding until he left the country.

Education loan subsidy scheme finalised

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New Delhi, June 25: To make education loans cheaper, a scheme was finalised today to provide full interest subsidy on the loans taken by students with annual family income below Rs.4.5 lakh to pursue technical and professional courses.

The format for the scheme was finalised after a meeting between the Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

“The scheme provides interest subvention to students for the period of their course. The interest for this period will be paid to the banks by the government,” a ministry official said.

Jordan, Syria blast plan to demolish Jerusalem homes

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Amman, June 25: Jordan’s King Abdullah II concluded a brief visit to Syria Thursday, during which he joined Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in condemning an Israeli local planning committee’s approval of a plan to demolish a number of Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem.

The two Arab leaders denounced “the unilateral Israeli measures that seek to Judaize the holy city and empty it of its Arab inhabitants, both Muslims and Christians,” a joint communique carried by the official Petra news agency said.

Hum Tum Ek Lift Mein Bandh Ho!

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Hyderabad, June 25: Kunal Khemu and Shreyas Talpade recently got stuck in the elevator at the Sitara Hotel, Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad.

The actors who are in the city for the shooting of Golmaal 3 were returning to their room after working out in the gym in the basement.

Kunal laughs, ‘”It was literally a situation like the song Hum tum ek kamre mein bandh ho.” First, the lift jerked to a halt then the lights went out.

Priyanka Chopra tranforms into an old hag

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Mumbai, June 25: No, Priyanka Chopra hasn’t turned old overnight. Rather, the 27-year-old beauty has transformed into a 65-year-old geriatric with the help of make-up, for director Vishal Bharadwaj’s film Saat Khoon Maaf.

Priyanka plays the 65-year-old wife to Naseeruddin Shah, her make-up was so very real that even her father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, who was present on the sets, failed to recognize her.