Month: August 2013

Anil Sharma won’t make ‘Gadar 2’

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Director Anil Sharma says his 2001 hit movie “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” will make people remember him for a century and he will not make a sequel to the blockbuster on the silver screen only for earning money.

The film starred Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel in the lead.

“If today I remake ‘Gadar’ I can understand it will be very successful. But only for the sake of business I will not spoil my ‘Gadar’ because this film will be remembered even after 100 years for Sunny Deol and myself.

Petition asks SC to bar Zardari from leaving Pakistan

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court today sought the federal government’s response to a petition asking it to bar President Asif Ali Zardari from leaving the country after he completes his term next month.

A two-judge bench issued the notice to the government in connection with the petition related to the US military operation that killed Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad in May 2011.

The next hearing is scheduled for September 3, just five days before Zardari completes his presidential tenure.

Why Asaram still roaming free, asks Sharad Yadav in LS

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JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav today wondered in Lok Sabha as to why Asaram Bapu was still roaming free and has not been arrested despite rape charges slapped against him.

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Yadav said when law is equal for all, why the self-styled godman has not been arrested and was visiting various places.

He wondered as to why no action has been taken against him despite Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot having an hour-long meeting with Union Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on the issue.

Jagan Continues fast in Hospital despite doctors advice

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YSR Congress Party President and Kadapa M P, Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, whose indefinite fast in Chanchalguda Jail was foiled by the police by arresting and admitting him in Osmania Hospital late last night, continued his ordeal for the sixth day on Friday, opposing the decision to bifurcate the State.

A team of eight doctors examined Jagan and found that though his overall condition was stable, the sugar level was coming down besides the keetone level rising. The doctors felt that if he refuses even IV fluids leave alone intake of any solid food, his health might deteriorate.

Kharge to flag off Tri-weekly Express between Bidar and Yesvantpur

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Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge will flag off the inaugural run of Train. No. 06572 Bidar – Yesvantpur Express (Tri-Weekly) at 11 AM on 1st September at a function to be held at Bidar Railway Station. Former Chief Minister N Daram Singh, public representatives, dignitaries and senior Railway officials will be present on the occasion.

The regular run of Tr. No.16572 Bidar-Yesvantpur Tri-weekly Express will commence from 04th September and Train no.16571 Yesvantpur-Bidar Tri-weekly Express will commence from 3rd September.

Anam asks activists to intensify Samaikhyandhra agitation

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Congress MLA Anam Vivekananda Reddy on Friday called the activists of Samaikhyandhra to intensify their agitation.

Talking to reporters in the Congress Legislature Party office here, Vivekananda Reddy said that the Centre would be forced to reverse its decision on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh if the ongoing agitation in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions gets intensified. He said it was only due to the ongoing agitation that the Centre has kept the process of Telangana formation on hold. Else, he said that the State’s bifurcation would have got the nod of Union Cabinet.

12th Orientation Training Camp for selected Haj pilgrims

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The AP State Haj Committee in collaboration with Kul Hind Markazi Majlis Chishtia is organizing 12th Orientation Training Camp for the selected Haj pilgrims between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM on Sunday 1st September 2013 at Mahboob Function Hall Shahnagar, near Dargah Hazrat Shah Raju Qattal Misrigun. The scholars and experts will explain the Haj and Umrah rituals through video of Haj.

SHC Executive Officer Abdul Hameed requested the pilgrims to attend the programme and also bring notebook and pen along with them so that they can note down important points regarding the sacred journey. (INN)

Shankar Rao demands CM’s resignation

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Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Friday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy from the post for opposing the decision taken by the Congress High Command.

Speaking to media persons in the Congress Legislature Party office here, Shankar Rao said that by opposing the decision on the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the Chief Minister has challenged the authority of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. He said that Kiran Kumar Reddy should resign from his post and also tender an unconditional opology to the Congress High Command for raising the banner of revolt.

Low intensity blast in Kolkata’s Chandni Chowk market

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A low-intensity blast was reported from Kolkata’s busy Chandni Chowk market on Friday afternoon.

According to reports, no one was hurt in the blast, which took place in front of a shopping mall.

City police officials and a bomb squad were also rushed to the blast site immediately after the blast was reported.

One live bomb was also recovered from the bomb blast site, which was defused and then taken for forensic examination.

However, it is still not clear as to who placed the bombs on the footpath in the busy market area.

Economy to grow at 5.5 percent; no 1991-like crisis: PM

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said India is not heading back to a 1991-like crisis, when the country was forced to pledge its gold to pay import bills, and the economy would expand by 5.5 percent in the current fiscal.

“There is no reason to believe that we are going down the hill and that 1991 is on the horizon,” the prime minister said in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament.

Manmohan Singh pointed out that India has around $280 billion of foreign exchange reserve, which is sufficient to finance nearly seven months of imports.

Five killed in house collapse in Chhattisgarh

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Five persons, including children, were killed when their house collapsed following heavy rains in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district, police said on Friday.

Chief Minster Raman Singh has announced a compensation to the kin of the victims.

Two women, Chandrika Bai (25) and Premin Bai (80), and three minors, Karan (3), Gulshan (2) and Pinki (15), were killed when their house came crashing down last night at Atarmara village of Chhura tehsil in the district after heavy rains lashed the region, a senior police official said.

Sunny Leone to speak in Hindi, pathshala in progress

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The firangi divas never had it so good in Bollywood. In Shoojit Sircar’s “Madras Cafe” Nargis Fakhri, whose Hindi is still shaky (read: non-existent), conveniently plays a half-British journalist. Every single spoken line of hers is in English with Hindi subtitles for those who don’t follow her global twang.

Now in “Jackpot The Full Jhol”, Sunny goes a step further. She will speak her own Hindi lines. A full-fledged Hindi-Urdu tutor has been deployed for the purpose.

Bhatkal handed over to NIA for 12 days

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Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, arrested from the India-Nepal border, was Friday handed over by a court to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for 12 days.

NIA special judge I.S. Mehta also sent another Indian Mujahideen operative, Asadulla Akhtar alias Haddi, to a similar 12 days NIA custody.

——–IANS

Early diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s comes closer to reality

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Researchers have made a new breakthrough which may not only help diagnose Alzheimer`s, but also assess its severity.

Patients with Alzheimer`s disease currently undergo neuropsychological testing to detect signs of the disease. The test results are difficult to interpret and are insufficient for making a definitive diagnosis.

‘KBC’ new season to have Rs 7 cr prize money

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The seventh season of popular game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan is back with an aim to make people aware of the importance of continued learning.

The central theme of the seventh season is ‘Seekhna Bandh Toh Jeetna Bandh’.

Sedentary lifestyle leads to neck, back pain

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A sedentary lifestyle with irregular physical activity is leading to increase in back and neck related pain among young people.

A consumer research, conducted on behalf of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), reveals that 65 percent of people in the age bracket of 16 to 34, have experienced neck or back pain and almost a third have lived with the pain for up to a month.

Many chiropractors are noticing a rise in the number of younger people presenting with neck and back problems.

IVF more successful in women under 35 years of age

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A new study has revealed that one in two women below the age of 35 can be blessed with a baby if they opt for In Vitro Fertilization.

However, the research by the University of NSW also suggested that the chances of success drop dramatically after five tries, News.com.au reported.

The study, which is the first in the world to track national success rates for IVF, is based on 2011 statistics from 35 centers in Australia and New Zealand.

Whole fruit deters diabetes, juice boosts risk: Study

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Eating more whole fresh fruit, especially blueberries, grapes, apples and pears, is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, but drinking more fruit juice has the opposite effect, says a study.

British, US and Singaporean researchers pored over data from three big health investigations that took place in the United States, spanning a quarter of a century in all.

More than 187,000 nurses and other professional caregivers were enrolled.

Lovers found dead near Agra

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The bodies of a 22-year-old man and his girl friend were found early Friday close to a rail track near here, police said.

The bodies were discovered near Bichpuri railway station, six kilometres from Agra.

Police officer Ashish Kumar said the young man worked for a tent house owner, whose daughter was reportedly in relationship with him.

Police are not ruling out anything: honour killing, suicide or plain accident.

–IANS

When Kalki Koechlin was called ‘mentally unstable’ by designer duo

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Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin is miffed with fashion designer duo Riddhi and Siddhi Mapxencar after they allegedly called her `mentally unstable`.

According to reports, 29-year-old Kalki, who was the show stopper for the designers at the Glamour Style Week 2013 forgot to walk the ramp with the duo. This move of hers angered the designers and they allegedly called her mentally disturbed.

“After a 4hour wait in lehenga, jewellery make up they have the gall to call me mentally disturbed! Riddhi siddhi, dp designers, shame on you.

Facebook to add one billion users’ profile photos to facial recognition database

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Social media giant, Facebook, is planning to incorporate profile photographs of more than one billion users into a facial recognition database in an effort to improve its ‘Tag Suggest’ feature.

Facebook Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) Erin Egan said that the upgraded data policy of adding members” public profile photos will offer users better control over their personal information by making it easier to identify posted photos in which they appear, Stuff.co.nz reports.

Audience doesn’t want to see me in different role: Delnaaz Irani

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Actress Delnaaz Irani, known for her innocent and cute roles in films and television, feels the audience has accepted her in such characters.

The actress, who has been part of shows like `Yes Boss` and `Kya Huaa Tera Vaada`, doesn`t feel that her fans would like to see her in anything different and she is not complaining.

Censor board must stand up for filmmakers: Farhan Akhtar

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Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar believes the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) should speak up for filmmakers when movies such as `Madras Cafe` get caught in controversies despite being cleared by the board.

Even as John Abraham`s `Madras Cafe` has been appreciated by the audiences, it has also invited protest from certain groups leading to a no show in Tamil Nadu.

Akhtar said it is upto CBFC “to defend our interests, to fight for our interests because we are responsible to them and they are responsible to us”.