Month: September 2010

Three engineering students of BHU drown in Ganga

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Varanasi, September 29: Three engineering students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) drowned in the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi district, police said Wednesday.

The B.Tech (Electronics) third year students — Mihir Jha, Mayank Ahuja and Tarun Kumar — went on an outing late Tuesday after managing to get out of their hostel on the university campus.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the three students drowned while bathing near the Ravidas Ghat of the Ganga,” police inspector Mohan Verma told reporters in Varanasi, some 300 km from Lucknow.

Many Indians still find sex to be dirty: Author

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New Delhi, September 29: A considerable section in urban India may be enjoying sexual freedom but for majority of Indians, sex is still a dirty word, says writer Richard Crasta, author of the novel ‘Revised Kama Sutra’.

“One of the curious things I have noticed is that for lot of Indians, sex is still a dirty word. So it will take time for them to remain relaxed and enjoy the experience,” says Crasta, who has come out with a republished version of his raunchy comic novel “The Revised Kama Sutra”, published 20 years ago.

More spots in Delhi are terror targets: Australia

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Sydney, September 29: Australia has issued a fresh terror alert regarding India, advising its nationals to avoid some parts of the country and leading tourist spots including the Red Fort and Bahai temple in New Delhi.

In its updated advisory, Australians have been advised to exercise a high degree of caution while travelling to the Indian capital and other parts of India, the Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday quoted the government as saying.

Deepika on Ranbir, I Actually Caught Him Red-Handed Cheating On Me

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Mumbai, September 29: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has thrown a bombshell in the latest issue of Verve magazine in which she reveals how her ex Ranbir Kapoor was caught red-handed cheating on her, reports HT City.

Deepika broke her silence on the heartbreak she has faced in the past.

In a candid interview to Verve magazine, the actor has confessed that her relationship ended because her boyfriend was ‘unfaithful’.

Deepika recently ended her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor amid rumours that the latter was seeing co-actor Katrina Kaif.

3 govt employees held in disproportionate asset cases in AP

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Hyderabad, September 29: Disproportionate asset cases were registered against three state government employees including a revenue department assistant secretary by Anti-Corruption Bureau, while a bench clerk working in the Junior Civil Judge Court was arrested in a separate corruption case today.

The ACB unearthed disproportionate assets worth of Rs 2.70 crore belonging to three employees during searches conducted at their residences, offices and other places, officials said.

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Andhra HC reserves order on advocate”s writ petition

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Hyderabad, September 29: A division bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court today reserved its orders on a writ petition filed by Chandrasekhar Reddy, an advocate, objecting to the withdrawal of resignation given by a sitting judge of the High Court.

Justice C V Nagarjuna Reddy resigned and later withdrew his resignation.

The petitioner contended that the judge having resigned his post was not entitled to withdraw his resignation.

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Digvijay blames Advani for all riots

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New Delhi, September 29: After the Supreme Court order on Tuesday, the Congress launched an attack on senior BJP leader L K Advani, terming his recent visit to Somnath “suspect” and holding him responsible for “all communal violence since 1992”.

Congress general secretary in charge of UP Digvijay Singh also dismissed suggestions of his party being in anyway associated with the petition for deferment, that was filed by Ramesh Chandra Tripathi.

Mallika Sherawat Act naagin role in Hissss

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Mumbai, September 29: Mallika Sherawat is all set to scorch the silver screen by respiring one of the most mystical and fascinating characters of Bollywood – the ‘Naagin’ in the riveting thriller Hissss!Directed by renowned Hollywood filmmaker Jennifer Lynch, Hissss has created quite a stir across the globe for its interesting amalgamation of the superstars of Bollywood and top technicians of the west.

Attempts to defame YSR will fall flat, says Jagan Mohan

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Hyderabad, September 29: Jagan as well as Surekha were referring to the allegations of corruption and misuse of power made against Rajasekhara Reddy and also demand for probe into the allegations by main Opposition TDP and other parties.

Despite Congress high command’s reservations, Jagan resumed the yatra in Prakasam district on September 3, a day after the first death anniversary of his father.The high command, however, indicated that it may not take any action against him for now.

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Mallika Sherawat Act naagin role in Hissss

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Mumbai, September 29: Mallika Sherawat is all set to scorch the silver screen by respiring one of the most mystical and fascinating characters of Bollywood – the ‘Naagin’ in the riveting thriller Hissss!Directed by renowned Hollywood filmmaker Jennifer Lynch, Hissss has created quite a stir across the globe for its interesting amalgamation of the superstars of Bollywood and top technicians of the west.

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Australia’s first Muslim MP sworn in on Quran

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Sydney, September 29: The first Muslim elected to Australia’s parliament was sworn in on Tuesday with his hand on his parents’ Quran.

Ed Husic, whose mother and father are Bosnian migrants, said it was an enormous privilege to serve in Canberra as he conceded that his unique place in Australian political history was something of a milestone.

“Given my background, there are some people taking a small slice of pride or happiness,” he told.

Baghdad blasts leave 10 people injured

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Baghdad, September 29: Two explosive devices rocked the al-Sidiya neighborhood in southern Baghdad on Tuesday, a police source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

The blasts occurred within minutes of one other, leaving four people injured, he further explained.

Baghdad saw three more explosions later in the day when two bombs went off consecutively in the al-Kadhimiya suburb and a third bomb exploded in a market in the al-Washash region.

There were no immediate reports on casualties or property damage.

Kangna Ranaut: Rock Star

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Mumbai, September 29: Kangna Ranaut might have been a green-horn in B-Town —wide-eyed and bushy-tailed about the whole fashion business when she started off. But along the way she learned how to dress and has today developed her own sense of style.

Blessed as she is with a fashionably lean body, she could experiment with various ethnic and western designs. And today, she does manage to grab eyeballs when she walks on to the screen or walks into an event.

Dalit minor gangraped and filmed in MP

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Bhopal, September 29: A minor Dalit girl was allegedly gangraped and the incident filmed on a cellphone by six youths, including the sons of a Deputy Collector and a head constable in Mandla. The incident came to light after the MMS, named “localwali”, was circulated in the tribal-dominated town of Madhya Pradesh.

“The rapists were very cruel and committed all sorts of indecent acts,” said sub-divisional police officer Santosh Mahto.

Ali Zafar’s Memorable Meeting With Katrina Kaif

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Mumbai, September 29: It seems Pakistan’s pop icon Ali Zafar, who is now in Mumbai to pursue a career in movies has a lot of catching up to do on the who’s who of the film industry. Last week at a party he failed to recognize Katrina Kaif although she is his co-star in the Yashraj film that Ali has signed.

Last week, Katrina spotted Ali, whom she had seen and liked in ‘Tere Bin Laden’, at a party. Knowing they were scheduled to work together, Katrina enthusiastically approached Ali…only to be greeted with a polite but blank smile.

Rs.5-crore KBC can change someone’s entire life: Big B

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Mumbai, September 29: Amitabh Bachchan is once again set to embark on a 60-minute journey with contestants to make one ‘aam admi’ a millionaire on the fourth edition of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC) on Sony Television from Oct 11. The megastar says the prize money of Rs.5 crore (Rs.50 million) can change someone’s entire life.

“My intimacy with ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ started from the year 2000 and after 10 years I am again going to host this show and hope the way you accepted me with love 10 years ago this time also you will offer me the same adoration,” Amitabh told reporters Tuesday.

Rs.5-crore KBC can change someone’s entire life: Big B

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Mumbai, September 29: Amitabh Bachchan is once again set to embark on a 60-minute journey with contestants to make one ‘aam admi’ a millionaire on the fourth edition of “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC) on Sony Television from Oct 11. The megastar says the prize money of Rs.5 crore (Rs.50 million) can change someone’s entire life.

Cops all set for Ayodhya verdict day

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Mumbai, September 29: In a move to control mobs in case of riots after the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit verdict tomorrow, Mumbai police for the first time will use plastic bullets at the rioters.

The city police has procured nearly two lakh plastic bullets for its use, if such a law and order situation were to arise. Officials said that the plastic bullets, unlike the more lethal bullets, would not be fatal and only immobilise the victim for a few hours. These bullets can be fired through SLR, Carbines and AK 47 assault rifles.

Saiyad may be Modi’s visa into Bihar

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Ahmedabad, September 29: A serving Muslim IPS officer, who escaped lynching by a mob during the high time of Gujarat riots, is after the retirement a favourite of chief minister Narendra Modi.

In another bid of image makeover Narendra Modi is personally supervising the election of Abdullah Ibrahim Saiyad, a retired IPS and a candidate for the civic poll, in Ahmedabad due next month. The chief minister is most probably planning to make him the Muslim Mayor of the city.

Jamia student beaten to death outside university

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New Delhi, September 29: Two former students of Jamia Millia Islamia University were on Wednesday arrested for allegedly beating to death a young fine-arts student outside the campus in south Delhi, police said.

Sahil and Aijas were apprehended for allegedly beating to death 18-year-old Shahrukh Shaheer near Ansari Health Club outside Jamia campus yesterday, a senior police official said.

Two others, who were allegedly involved in the incident, are absconding. Efforts are on to nab them, the official said.

I am a Christian by choice, says Obama

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Albuquerque, September 29: US President Barack Obama said that he was a Christian “by choice” in remarks lent added significance by recent surveys showing many Americans think mistakenly that he is a Muslim.

“I am a Christian by choice,” Obama said at a backyard conversation with voters in New Mexico, in response to a question from a woman who asked him why he followed the faith.

Two lakh plastic bullets for rioters

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Mumbai, September 29: Police dept to shoot plastic bullets at mobs on verdict day; Force One commandos, RAF and SRPF have also been mobilised for riot control

In a move to control mobs in case of riots after the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit verdict tomorrow, Mumbai police for the first time will use plastic bullets at the rioters.

HC to publish Ayodhya verdict on special website

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Lucknow, September 29: Allahabad High Court, which is set to deliver its Ayodhya title suit verdict involving the 60-year old Ram Temple-Babri Masjid dispute on Thursday, Sep 30, plans on making the judgment available to the people through the internet.

Warning the media against speculating the outcome of the Ayodhya title suit, the High Court announced that special website will be made available on which the gist of the issues, the operational part of the order and the final judgment would be published.

Now, e-learning content on USBs

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Hyderabad, September 29: Information technology (IT) solutions provider FirstObject Technologies Limited Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement with optical media giant Moser Baer India Limited for launching its e-education content on DVDs and USB drives.

“We plan to launch the DVDs and USBs in a phased manner throughout India by the end of October 2010,” said P. Ramnath, director of Firstobject.

According to the company, the collaboration with Moser Baer will enable it to widen its product offering in the media range through DVDs and USB drives.

Hollywood star asked me to sign sex contract: Myleene Klass

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London, September 29: Singer Myleene Klass, who is also a presenter for TV show “The Screening Room”, has accused a Hollywood A-lister of asking her to sign a sex contract when she went to interview him.

According to Klass, the Hollywood star was newly married when he propositioned her with a sex contract, reports dailymail.co.uk.

The 32-year-old singer said that the celebrity made his move over a lunch meeting around six months ago.