Month: June 2013

Big director a great benefit: says Imran

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Actor Imran Khan has worked with Milan Luthria in “Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara” and says working with a big director is a huge benefit as he enhances your performance.

“This is the first time I am doing such a big, mainstream commercial film. I am working with such a big director for the first time and I found it to be a great benefit. The way they direct your performance and enhance it, it is such a great asset for an actor to have that support,” the 30-year-old said here Friday while promoting the film at a radio station.

DMRC begins preparations to operate Airport Express line

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A day after Reliance Infra refused to operate the Delhi Airport Metro line beyond June 30, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday said it has started all the necessary arrangements required to take over operations of the 22.7 km long express link.

Dr. JP to be chief guest at Vijayawada IMA Platinum jubilee

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Lok Satta Party National President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan will be the chief guest at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Indian Medical Association, Vijayawada, on June 30.

Dr. JP will be addressing the medical fraternity on ‘Quality healthcare to all under public-private partnership.’

Besides elected people’s representatives, Dr. N Apparao, IMA national convener, Prof. Srinivasan Ranganathan, Dr. Prashanth Mohopatra and Dr. Meenakshi Sundaram will take part in the event being held at Seshasayee Kalyan Mantap.

14 Head Constables promoted, one Inspector transferred

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City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma issued the orders of transfer of one Inspector and promotion of 14 Head Constable to the post of Assistant Sub Inspector here on June 29.

Only one Inspector by name R Sekhar Reddy is transferred, who was posted as Narayanaguda DI for the past few months now sent to Hyderabad Range on his request.

While, 14 Head Constables of police department from different police stations of the city were promoted on the rank of Assistant Sub Inspector of police “ASI’S” and posted to new places. (INN)

Student arrested for cheating and misusing others ATM

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A student arrested by CID for cheating and misusing of others ATM card.

A petty businessman from Nellore town, lodged a complaint with Cyber Crime PS on August 31, 2012 regarding cheating and misusing of his ATM card by some unknown offenders who made certain online transactions to a tune of Rs 1,10,168 without his knowledge which was registered as Cr.No.81/2012 U/s.66-D IT Act 2000 and Sec.420 IPC and investigated by K.Ravi Kumar, Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime PS, CID, Hyderabad.

BJP’s double game: Hindutva + Muslim ’empowerment’

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Under a new and as yet untested leadership, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to formulate a fresh ideological framework for itself.

In doing so, the party seems to have juxtaposed its standard pro-Hindu agenda with an attempt to reach out to Muslims with a “vision document” for their empowerment. The endeavour may, however, lead to the party being caught in a situation where it will confuse and even alienate its core base of support – the communal Hindus – without being able to win over the minorities.

Congress leader commits suicide in Hyderabad

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A Congress leader, who was the prime accused in a murder case, Saturday committed suicide, police said.

Y Sridhar Reddy was found dead at his residence in Uppal on the city outskirts. Police suspect he consumed poison.

The family members claimed that he left behind a suicide note, blaming mental harassment by police for resorting to the extreme step. He reportedly alleged that a senior police official demanded Rs.10 lakh to withdraw a case against him.

NIA probe into Malegaon blast illegal: Accused

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A month after NIA filed its supplementary chargesheet in connection with the 2006 Malegoan blasts, an accused on Saturday challenged its legality, saying that further investigation in the case by the probe agency was totally “illegal”.

Blast accused Dhan Singh, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with three others, moved the Special MCOCA court saying that ATS had filed a chargesheet and the case was taken over by the CBI in 2007 which also filed a supplementary chargesheet.

Two-drug combination could reduce stroke risk

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A simple drug regimen of two anti-clotting drugs – clopidogrel and aspirin – can lower the risk of suffering a stroke by about one-third, a new clinical trial has showed.

The clinical trial involved 5,170 people, who were hospitalized after suffering minor ischemic strokes or stroke-like events known as transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, in which blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked, and was conducted at multiple sites in China and designed in partnership with a physician at UC San Francisco.

Cabinet clears laboratory network for epidemics, calamities

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The union cabinet Thursday approved a three-tier network of laboratories across the country for managing epidemics and natural calamities, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Friday.

According to the finance minister, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal of the health ministry to set up 10 regional laboratories, 30 state-level laboratories and 120 medical college-level labs for establishing a network to manage epidemics and natural calamities.

Cops arrest VHP leader Jagdish Anant for involvement in May 30 serial blasts in Mathura

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The police have arrested a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader for last month’s serial blasts in Kosikalan area of Mathura. The investigators have concluded that Jagdish Anant, city president of the VHP, was not only involved in the blasts but also in assembling the bombs.

Four bombs had exploded in the minority dominated area on May 30. Although there was no casualty in the blasts, the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) has stated that it was meant for terrorizing the people.

Passengers robbed in train in Rajasthan

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Unidentified men on Saturday allegedly robbed some passengers of the AC coach of a train in Dausa district of Rajasthan, officials said.

The incident occurred in the wee hours between Mandawar and Kherli areas after the Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur weekly express train left Dausa district’s Bandikui railway station.

The train was stopped after its emergency chain was pulled by some of the accused, who were already present in the train, somewhere near Mandawar, to let their accomplices enter the coach, GRP sources said.

The miscreants allegedly robbed some passengers of the AC coach.

Reasons why women should not wear high heels

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A podiatrist has provided ample reasons for why women should not wear high heels.

Michael Liebow, a podiatrist from Bethesda, explained that by wearing heels, you`re altering the position of the foot and how the foot is to function, the Washington Post reported.

The common problems caused by donning such a footwear is the formation of calluses and, more painfully, corns, that are hard nuggets of keratin buildup caused by pressure on the skin.

Anil Reddy Vennum elected as FAPCCI Vice Presiden

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Anil Reddy Vennum, a renowned Industrialist and Technical Director in plastic industry unanimously elected as Vice President of The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) for the year of 2013-14 at its 96th Managing Committee General Meeting held on June 29 at Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad.

Anil Reddy Vennum is a B.E. Mining from Osmania University in 1984 and Diploma in Computer Applications. He is Technical Director for M/s. Nayastrap Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad.

Exempting Political parties from RTI Act is against Democracy: JP

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The attempt of political parties to deny people knowledge about their working is nothing but a conspiracy against democracy and voters, commented Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today.

In a media statement, Dr. JP said that the Lok Satta Party will join others in challenging the Government’s bid to exempt political parties from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and added that he has no doubt the judiciary will uphold the Central Information Commission order.

Venu Gopal Reddy taken charge as Head, Physics dept: OU

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Professor K Venu Gopal Reddy took charge as the Head, Department of Physics, University College of Science, Osmania University.

Venu Gopal joined Osmania University service in 1980 and since then published 30 research papers in various national and international journals of repute. Currently he is also the Director of Central facilities for research and development (CFRD) OU, I/c Director of the University Computer Centre, OU, Chairman, Board of studies in Physics,OU and Chairperson, Board of Studies in Physics, Satavahana University, Karimnagar.

Dharna against Liquor policy on July 1

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Demanding the reversal of present Excise policy the Lok Satta, CPI, RSP, Forward Block, Welfare Party of India and others will be staging a dharna at the Excise Commissioner’s office in Nampally on July 1 (Monday).

The parties contend that the present policy under which private traders run liquor shops has led to the proliferation of illegal outlets and an increase in liquor consumption. The policy has ruined the health and living conditions of the poor.

”UPA bluffing nation over Uttarakhand death toll”: Rajnath Singh

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Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused the Congress-led UPA Government of bluffing the country over the number of lives lost in the recent Uttarakhand flash floods. “When I first went to Uttarakhand, the locals who have a better knowledge of the area said that the death toll has surely surpassed 5000, whereas the government stayed firm on the fact that only 100 or 150 have died. All I want to say that there should not be any politics played over the Uttarakhand flood massacre. All parties should unite for this cause and do everything that can be on their part.

Uttarakhand flood: 1,000 still stranded in Badrinath, over 2,000 missing

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Over 1,000 people are still stranded in the holy town of Badrinath in flood ravaged Uttarakhand.

According to certain media reports, over 2,000 people are still said to be missing.

Till now, 1,04,687 persons have been evacuated from different places by road and
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Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, who yesterday offered his condolences to all the brave hearts killed in the chopper crash, announced that the Centre would provide more funds to Uttarakhand for rehabilitation and restoration of infrastructure damaged by flash floods.

Rahul Gandhi to meet new Congress office bearers

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Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will be meeting the newly-appointed party office bearers here today.

With the Congress Party gearing up for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Gandhi in his first formal interaction with the leaders is expected to chalk out a strategy to tackle the challenges ahead.

The upcoming assembly elections in the four states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Delhi also pose a major challenge to the ruling party at the Centre. (ANI)

Five easy steps to book rail ticket through SMS

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Indian Railways on Friday launched SMS-based ticketing system to tackle the rush at the booking counters.

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched the ticket booking which can be done through non-internet based mobile.

Government is hoping that this new system will help overcome the menace of touts who fleece unsuspecting people.

But have you tried to book the ticket by SMS? Here’s five easy ways that will help you book a ticket by using your ordinary mobile phone.

Is UPA trying to trap Modi before the 2014 LS polls, asks Naresh Aggarwal

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Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Aggarwal on Saturday questioned the government over its delay in probing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi”s alleged role in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case.

Aggarwal said that it was beyond logic to understand why the government and the investigating agencies reporting to it, have taken four years to probe the matter.

Ishrat Jahan case: Modhwadia praises Gujarat cadre IPS officer Satish Verma Home

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Gujarat Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia on Saturday praised Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Satish Verma for bringing out the truth in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case.

Modhwadia said that Satish Verma, who was a member of the Special Investigation Team formed on the directions of the Gujarat High Court, had conducted an in-depth investigation and submitted reports and the High Court had found them correct.

California resumes gay weddings after ban lifted

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A lesbian couple who spearheaded a fight for same-sex marriage in California have become the first to tie the knot hours after a ban was lifted, following a landmark US Supreme Court ruling.

Cheers erupted at San Francisco City Hall yesterday after Kristin Perry and Sandy Stier exchanged vows, in a ceremony conducted by California Attorney General Kamala Harris.

“I now declare you spouses for life,” said Harris, after the couple exchanged rings and vows in front of a hastily-assembled gathering. “I could not be more honored to stand here today.”