Month: July 2010

Convene all-party meet on Babli: Naidu to Rosaiah

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Hyderabad, July 22: TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday appealed to Chief Minister K Rosaiah to convene an all-party meet to discuss the Babli issue, ahead of the proposed meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on July 26.

In a letter to the Chief Minister today, the TDP chief said, “We received the draft note on Babli for ventilating our views. We request you to convene a meeting with all political parties to place our suggestions before the state government.”

$1 Trillion Spent on Wars Since 9/11

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Washington, July 22: A Congressional Research Service report on the costs of America’s assorted wars has put the global war on terror since September 11, 2001 at over $1 trillion, making it the second most expensive military action in American history, adjusting for inflation.

The cost of $1.147 trillion was second only to World War 2, which cost $4.1 trillion. It should of course be remembered, however, that the war on terror is not over yet, and that the costs continue to rise dramatically as the wars expand.

More people killed in North Yemen clashes

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Yemen, July 22: Media reports say a score of people have been killed in north Yemen as fresh clashes break out between Houthi fighters and army-backed tribes in the troubled region.

“Violent clashes took place overnight between Houthis and Bin Aziz tribes… leaving 20 dead from both sides,” AFP quoted a Yemeni official as saying in Thursday.

Yemeni army forces deployed in the area intervened to break up the fighting, he added.

Contacted by Press TV, a Houthi spokesman, however, denied the death toll, saying only three Shia fighters were killed in the fighting.

Maha govt seeks spl courts for speedy trial of Dalit cases

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Mumbai, July 22: To improve the poor conviction rate in atrocity cases against Dalits, Maharashtra government has proposed to set up special courts for quick trial of such cases. “We have proposed to set up special courts to deal with atrocity cases against Dalits and the proposal has been sent to the Law and Judiciary Department for approval,” Home Minister R R Patil informed the Legislative Council today.

Rosaiah Aides demand Naidu to Apologies

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Hyderabad, July 22: Strongly objecting to the language used by the TDP Chief, Mr N Chandrababu Naidu, and the party leader, Dr Nagam Janardhan Reddy, against the Chief Minister, Mr K Rosaiah, the Group of Ministers on Thursday demanded that Mr Chandrababu Naidu tender an apology to the Telugu community for degrading their value with their questionable “actions and words”.

Sohrabuddin case:Guj Min fails to appear before court

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Gandhinagar, July 22: Gujarat’s junior Home Minister Amit Shah, who is close to Chief Minister Narendra Modi, was today summoned by the CBI in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case but he failed to appear and has been asked to show up tomorrow for questioning.

It is for the first time that a state minister has been summoned in connection with the alleged fake encounter by Gujarat Police near Ahmedabad in which Sohrabuddin, an alleged gangster, was killed in November 2005.

Jennifer Love Hewitt sets record with love scenes

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London, July 22: Hollywood beauty Jennifer Love Hewitt filmed love scenes with 26 different men over a period of two days for her role as a prostitute. The actress who plays a housewife-turned-call girl in the TV movie ”The Client List”, said that the filming left her exhausted, reported Sun online.

“We shot all those scenes in two days and I did 26 lingerie changes and 26 clients in those two days. I was truly a working girl making this movie,” she said.

I am like ‘Lafangey Parindey’ heroine: Deepika

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Mumbai, July 22: Lead actors playing visually challenged characters is not new, but for Deepika Padukone it was a first. She describes it as her toughest role yet but also says she is exactly like the heroine – a woman who is self-confident, ambitious and never gives up.

‘For me, this role out of all the films that I have done was the most challenging. It’s not been easy. It required a lot of focus and concentration. I had to observe a lot of blind people before I could play this role,’ Deepika, 24, told IANS in an interview.

Cong is committed for separate Telangana: Keshav Rao

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Hyderabad, July 22: Even as the TRS has sought a rout of the Congress party in the upcoming bypolls in Telangana, the latter today said it was committed to the formation of the separate state and all stakeholders should support it in finding a solution to the issue.

“Congress is committed to Telangana. We had included the issue in an address delivered by the President. It was mentioned by the Prime Minister in a press conference. We made a positive statement (by Union Home Minister). We tried for consensus on the issue. So, I appeal to all to support Congress,” he told reporters.

AP police on alert to foil Sena protest on irrigation project

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Hyderabad, July 22: Andhra Pradesh police got into an alert mode along the border with Maharashtra as a few hundred Shiv Sena activists planned to cross the border protesting the construction of a lift irrigation project at Salur in Nizamabad district.

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police R R Girish Kumar spoke to his Maharashtra counterpart and requested him to prevent the Shiv Sainiks from marching into the state.

Mandela’s daughter, grandchildren attacked after his birthday party

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Cape Town, July 22: A daughter and some of the grandchildren of former South African president Nelson Mandela were attacked by gunmen in Johannesburg as they returned home from a weekend birthday party for the 92-year-old statesman, police confirmed Thursday.

Zindzi Mandela and her children were approached by the two armed strangers in the driveway of their home early Sunday evening, according to police spokesman Govindsamy Mariemuthoo.

Ranbir had great time with priyanka

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Mumbai, July 22: Everybody knows that Ranbir Kapoor is single again after breaking up with Deepika Padukone. So he raised the eyebrows of many when he was spotted romancing Priyanka Chopra in Vegas.

Yes, the duo had a great time shooting for the film Ajaana Anjaani directed by Siddharth Anand. The major portion of the film was shot in Vegas. It is said that Ranbir chose to spend his free time gambling in the casinos while Priyanka watched shows and dine with friends.

Sheila Dikshit to get Lokmanya Tilak Award

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Pune, July 22: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will be bestowed upon the prestigious The Lokmanya Tilak Award for 2010 for her contribution to social progress, the Lokmanya Tilak Trust announced here today.

The award is bestowed every year on a person who has strived for the well being and progress of the society and the nation, the trust president Deepak Tilak told a press conference here.

The award ceremony will take place on August 1, coinciding with Lokmanya Tilak’s 89th death anniversary, he said.

The award was constituted in 1983.
–PTI

Dimple Jhangiani is not keeping well

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Mumbai, July 22: Dimple Jhangiani, who plays Sandhya in Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat, is not keeping well these days. We hear that she is down with viral fever.

As per the sources she was not keeping well since a long time and now has eventually has been hospitalised. Doctors have advised her to take rest for some more time, but knowing the shooting schedules, she might have to return soon on the sets.

Otherwise, the new twist in the serial has to be introduced so as to shift the focus from her character.

——-Agencies

Malegaon cow slaughter rocks Maha Assembly

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Mumbai, July 22: The issue of cow slaughter in Malegaon rocked the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today with the Opposition threatening to prevent smooth functioning of the proceedings till the accused were arrested.

The House witnessed five adjournments of ten, 15 minutes each, twice for 30 minutes and one for 20 minutes after the Question Hour. Shiv Sena legislator Dada Bhuse from Malegaon first raised the matter as soon as the House assembled for the day.

Neha follows Vidya and Rani in Delhi

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Mumbai, July 22: After Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan sizzles in Delhi Couture Week, now it is actress Neha Dhupia’s turn to grace the event. She will be present today in the fashion event to cheer for the designer Gaurav Gupta.

US circus group performs in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, July 22: Residents of Abu Dhabi thronged the streets to see the stunts of New York’s Big Apple Circus group as the 17-member crew performed on an open top bus.

The crew – comprising of acrobats, clowns, jugglers and others wowed fans with their skills while performing on the vehicle Wednesday.

During its tour, the crew will perform daily at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until Aug 3 during the six-week Summer in Abu Dhabi festival.
–IANS

Swinging Asif and Aamer demolish Australia

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Melbourne, July 22: It would be an injustice to Pakistan if we said that the Australian batsmen looked vulnerable. It was the beauty of Pakistan’s three-man fast-bowling pack that made the opponent look utterly helpless. And how beautifully they went on to unravel the Australians, who for the second time in two Tests failed to stand up to sustained pressure.

PCB to be richer by $3m from Aussie series

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Leeds, July 22: Pakistan’s home series against Australia might have been played at a neutral venue, but the PCB is expecting to earn over three million dollars of net profit from the ongoing series in England.

According to a PCB official, who is here to make necessary arrangements for the successful hosting of the series, the board is expecting an income of around five million dollars and three million dollar profit from the series and of whick a major portion will be from the sale of television rights.

Mosquito flies into TV news, chokes anchor

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Taipei, July 22: A Taiwanese television presenter was hospitalised after a mosquito flew into her mouth, choking her and interrupting her live broadcast of a news programme.

The mosquito got so deep into Huang Ching’s mouth that it was stuck in her windpipe, touching off severe asthma, China Times media group said on Wednesday.

China Television Co had to urgently put on a four-minute advert while it drafted in a replacement presenter to carry on with the news.

Gul ‘shocked’ by Ponting’s decision

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Leeds, July 22: Asserting that the Headingley pitch was ideal for bowling, Pakistan pacer Umar Gul revealed that he was ‘shocked’ by Australian captain Ricky Ponting’s decision to bat first.

Australia were bundled out for a stunningly meagre total of 88 runs – their lowest total in 26 years – with Gul (2/16) and his fellow Pakistan pacers Mohammad Asif (3/30) and Mohammad Aamer (3/20) producing a fine display of swing bowling.

Shah Rukh, Gauri to appear together

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Mumbai, July 22: Bollywood couples have sizzled on small screen TV commercials many times before. Now, it’s the turn of another power couple – Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri to do a brand endorsement together. Though SRK has been endorsing various brands for many years. It will be the first time that Gauri comes in front
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The buzz in the industry is that the couple will endorse a very popular furnishing house. The shoot for the commercial is likely to take place in Mumbai and will be directed by Sunhil Sippy.

Deepika denies working with Salman

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Mumbai, July 22: Didn’t we hear that Deepika Padukone is replacing Katrina Kaif in Atul Agnihotri’s next film, which is a remake of Malayalam blockbuster Bodyguard? Yes! But Deepika denied it all and said that she is not acting with Salman Khan in the film.

Deepika clarified while promoting her forthcoming Yash Raj film Lafangey Parindey that she hasn’t been approached for the role; forget about signing it. She however added that she would love to act with Salman.

Well, it has to be seen who Salman chooses between the two extremely beautiful girls, Deepika and Katrina!

Will be happy if someone can do my job better: Chidambaram

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New Delhi, July 22: Replying to continued criticism of his “anti-Maoist policy” by Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh, Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said he will be the “happiest person if someone can do the job better”.

“He (Digvijay Singh) is the general secretary of the party. He wrote an article in your paper. I am doing a job and I am doing my job to the best of my ability,” Chidambaram said in an interview published in the Economic Times Thursday.

Murali makes history with 800 Test wickets

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Galle, July 22: Muttiah Muralitharan became the first bowler to take 800 wickets in Test cricket after taking the last wicket of India’s second innings in the first cricket Test in Galle on Thursday. India were all out for 338 in their second innings, setting Sri Lanka a target of 95 runs

Earlier VVS Laxman was waging a losing battle with the tail-enders as Sri Lanka pushed India to the brink of defeat.