Month: March 2011

Iran Dealing: RLD Chief Ajit Singh’s Kin Sentenced

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Washington, March 04: Vikramaditya Singh, son-in-law of RLD leader Ajit Singh, has been sentenced to six months of home confinement by a US court and now faces deportation after he was caught in a federal sting operation selling military grade micro wave radios to Iran.

Singh(34), a Arizona-based electronics dealer, was targeted by undercover agents of US Homeland Security in Philadelphia as a follow-up to a sting involving Iranian arms broker Amir Ardebili.

Zimbabwe batting crumbles against New Zealand attack

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Ahmedabad, March 04: Zimbabwe’s top-order batsmen crumbled against the New Zealand attack before the tail wagged defiantly as the African nation managed a meagre 162 in 46.2 overs in their must-win Group A World Cup match at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, today.

Barring experienced opener Brendan Taylor, who top scored with 44 (57 balls, 4×4) and rearguard action from Prosper Utseya (36) and Graeme Cremer (22), the top-order batsmen put up an insipid show to leave Zimbabwe tottering at 89 for 7 after 27 overs on a strip that was good for batting.

Loved people place lower value on material goods

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Washington, March 04: People who are loved and accepted by others feel so secure that they place lesser monetary value on their possessions that those who are not.

The research was conducted by Edward Lemay, assistant professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire and colleagues from Yale University, the Journal of Experimental Psychology reports.

Researchers conducted experiments to gauge how much people valued specific items, such as a blanket and a pen, according to a New Hampshire statement.

28 kids fall ill after eating noodles in China

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Beijing, March 04: At least 28 primary school students in an eastern China province fell ill after eating instant noodles that had passed the use-by date, officials said Friday.

The pupils suffered from mild food poisoning and stomach ache after eating the noodles at breakfast Thursday provided by the Hushan Primary School in Xiaoxian county of Anhui province, Xinhua quoted Meng Xiangyong, deputy head of the local education bureau, as saying.

The instant noodles, eaten by over 100 pupils at the school, exceeded their shelf life by over 10 days, he said.

It was love at first sight for Stewart, Pattinson

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London, March 04: “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke has revealed that Kristen Stewart felt an instant attraction towards Robert Pattinson when they met for the first time at the audition.

“I looked at a couple pictures and was like, ‘I’m not sure’. He had been fired from his last job, he was unemployed, he was in debt,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Catherine as saying.

34-year-old lady arrested for aiding teen’s rape

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Mumbai, March 04: The police arrested a 34-year-old lady tutor for allegedly aiding a youth in the locality to befriend and ” rape” her 17-year-old neighbour.

Kurla resident Harsha Kura allegedly also allowed Shahnawaz Shaikh (26) to use her flat at Belgami Road to commit the offence on several occasions.

An investigator said Kura resides with her mother and runs a private coaching class. “Shaikh who knew Kura asked for her help to get close to the girl,” the investigator said.

RLD leader Ajit Singh’s kin sentenced in US

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Washington, March 04: Vikramaditya Singh, son-in-law of RLD leader Ajit Singh, has been sentenced to six months of home confinement by a US court and now faces deportation after he was caught in a federal sting operation selling military grade micro wave radios to Iran.

Singh (34), a Arizona-based electronics dealer, was targeted by undercover agents of US Homeland Security in Philadelphia as a follow-up to a sting involving Iranian arms broker Amir Ardebili.

Hasan Ali summoned by ED, I-T; may be arrested: Report

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New Delhi, March 04: Within 24 hours of the Supreme Court reprimanding the central government for not having the “will power” to act against black money hoarders, reports claimed, Friday, the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax department have issued fresh summons to Hasan Ali Khan – dubbed as India’s biggest tax evader.

Based in Pune, Hasan Ali is alleged to have stashed billions of dollars of unaccounted money in foreign banks. In 2009, he was served a notice for a tax demand for about Rs 50,000 crore.

Babri Masjid case: Notice to Advani

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to top BJP leader LK Advani and 20 others in connection with the Babri Masjid demolition case.

The court was acting on a petition moved by the CBI challenging an Allahabad High Court order that dropped charges of criminal conspiracy against Advani and others for their alleged role in instigating the kar sevaks, thus playing a part in bringing down of the structure.

CBI files charges against tainted judge

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Chandigarh, March 04: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday filed charges against Justice Nirmal Yadav of the Uttarakhand High Court who has been named in a graft case.

The probe agency filed the chargesheet in a court here against Yadav who was Punjab and Haryana High Court judge when Rs.15 lakh were recovered from the door of another judge of the same court, Nirmaljit Kaur. The money was said to have been delivered to Yadav’s residence but was taken to Nirmaljit Kaur’s residence due to confusion over names.

Vashu wants a solo release for son Jackky’s FALTU

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Mumbai, March 04: After Jackky Bhagnani’s debut film Kal Kissne Dekha proved to be a turkey, Vashu Bhagnani is re-launching him in Remo D’Souza’s FALTU and doesn’t want to take any chances.

The filmmaker was the first to lock April 1 as the release date but later Teen Thay Bhai and the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Game were also announced the same release date. As Vashu wants a solo release, he is not happy with the development.

Ajay, Kajol and family at the Mumbai airport

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Mumbai, March 04: Ajay Devgan and Kajol at Mumbai airport returning from Bangkok on Wednesday night with their children Nysa and Yug.

This was their first trip as a family abroad after their son’s birth in September last year (and also Yug’s first trip outside Mumbai).

While the tot was clasped tightly in mommy’s arms, Nysa hid her face while papa Ajay glowered at the camera. What’s with the Devgn family’s aversion is to being photographed? Time to take pointers from SRK on how to charm the media, Ajay!

-Agencies

Arjun and wife hold an impromptu party for Sussanne

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Mumbai, March 04: Arjun Rampal and his wife Mehr Jessia held an impromptu party at their Bandra home to celebrate close friend Sussanne Roshan’s launch of her interior store.

After the opening Hrithik and Susanne took their friends out for dinner and they later partied at Arjun’s place.

-Agencies

Vinay, Ranvir to dub for 3D Hollywood film

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Mumbai, March 04: Directed by Carlos Saldanha of “Ice Age” fame, the Hollywood film is set in the city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rainforests of Brazil. It revolves around Blu, a rare macaw, who thinks he is the last of his kind.

When Blu discovers a female bird of his kind he leaves the comfort of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. The film will be presented by Fox Star Studios. Bollywood’s favourite comical pair Ranvir and Vinay will be dubbing for the characters Nico and Pedro, Blu’s friends.

Saudis to hold ‘Day of Rage’ rally

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Riyadh, March 04: A group of Saudi activists have called for a “Day of Rage” rally in the oil-rich Eastern Province after Friday prayers, following the arrest of a Shia cleric.

The Friday event in Al-Hufuf is organized by a group of 500 cyber activists on Facebook.

The organizers have called on the protesters to call for the release of Sheikh Tawfiq al-Amer, AFP reported.

Amer was incarcerated after he called for a “constitutional monarch” in the kingdom.

Om Puri arrives early for shoot at a hospital

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Mumbai, March 04: Om Puri was an early bird for a shoot at a hospital. He was so early that even the crew had not arrived.

As a result, the character actor hung out with the hospital staff while waiting!

-Agencies

I hope ‘Dum maro Dum’ is biggest song after ‘Darling’

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Mumbai, March 04: Deepika Padukone is in the news for her special dance number in the title song of “Dum Maro Dum” and its choreographer Bosco hopes that it surpasses the popularity of “Darling…”

“‘Munni…’and ‘Sheila…’ have their own space and have already done what they had to do. We are looking forward to ‘Dum Maro Dum’ becoming one of the chartbusters. If we can do that, I think then we are kind of sorted, ” Bosco told.

“I think it should be one of the biggest after ‘Darling…’ that has made a lot of news. I hope the audiences kind of love the way it is done, ” he added.

Goga Kapoor dead

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Mumbai, March 04: Bollywood character actor Ravinder Kapoor, who was popularly known as Goga Kapoor, has died after a prolonged illness.

The actor, who is survived by his wife and three daughters, breathed his last Wednesday at his Jankalyan Nagar (Malad) residence. He was 70.

“He was ailing for two years, ” a source close to the actor told.

Kapoor had worked in more than 500 films including “Kayamat”, “Patthar ke Phool”, “Qayamat se Qayamat Tak” and “Agneepath” among many others.

-Agencies

Israeli bombs spread cancer in Gaza

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Gaza, March 04: The number of cancer patients has been climbing in Gaza due to the use of depleted uranium by the Israeli military during its onslaught on the impoverished enclave two years ago, medical sources say.

After the war, cancer cases have reportedly increased by about 30 percent in Gaza, Media correspondent reported on Thursday.

“We have seen a sharp increase in blood cancer and other types of the diseases. Many patients come from the areas that were attacked by Israeli fighter jets using banned chemical weapons,” Oncologist Mohammed Atteya said.

China to put man on the moon by 2030

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Beijing, March 04: China plans to make a manned moon landing by 2030, but the purpose of exploration of the moon should be seen as “peaceful” rather than a threat, a top scientist has said.

Ye Peijian, chief scientist of deep space exploration at the China Academy of Space Technology, said China’s space technology still lags far behind the US and Russia, according to China Daily.

XII student hanged himself, Scolded by parents

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New Delhi, March 04: Scolding their child for not doing well in the exam has cost dearly to a couple in Delhi. Daniel, a Class XII student, hanged himself after his family gave him a piece of their mind for not performing in an examination a day earlier.

The son of a Delhi Police inspector, Daniel was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his room in the afternoon at around 2 pm, police said.

Salman khan frantically enamored with Hazel?

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Mumbai, March 04: The ‘Dabangg’ star Salman is a thrilled man these days. Lately, everyone is talking about the hot new jodi that is making waves in Bollywood these days. t seems that Salman’s new found love for the British model Rose Dawn, aka Hazel Keech, has sparked a lot of attention these days.

It’s heard that while shooting for Atul Agnihotri’s ‘Bodyguard’, Salman experienced a new flame of love after rubbing shoulders with Hazel, the new starlet in the film, and their on and off chemistry on the sets has become the talk of the town.

India becoming hub of drugs: Report

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Washington, March 04: India has become a hub of drugs and is an attractive transhipment area for heroin bound for Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and North America despite constant efforts by governments at all levels to combat this sort of crime, a US report has said.

2 day job fair starts in Guntur Engineering College

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Guntur, March 04: A two-day job mela kicked off on the premises of Guntur Engineering College at Yanamadala village.

College chairman M. Nara Hari Rao and principal K.L Narayana said that more than 1,500 students from all over the State registered for the job mela.

Major IT and ITES companies like Genpact, Hacket Group, Abott, Horizon, Trainzent, BPL, Emos, Span, Solarsoft, Angel Broking and Cadila came down to the campus. Screening tests were conducted and the short-listed candidates were called for interviews.

Campus placement officer M. Venkatesh was also present.

Libyan opposition rejects govt. talks

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Tripoli, March 04: A Libyan anti-government group The National Council has rejected negotiations with the government unless Muammar Gaddafi goes into exile.

“If there is any negotiation it will be on one single thing — how Gaddafi is going to leave the country or step down so we can save lives. There is nothing else to negotiate,” said Ahmed Jabreel, an aide to the council on Thursday.

“We are not going to negotiate any political solution. We want him put on trial, but if we don’t give him an exit, we know more people will be killed,” Jabreel added.