Month: October 2013

Britney Spears` rep claims Las Vegas shows `virtually sold out`

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Britney Spears’ rep has claimed that her upcoming shows in Las Vegas are virtually sold out.

The rep told Radar Online that the ticket sales have been extraordinary and the first 16 shows of the ‘Toxic’ hitmaker are virtual sell-outs, with more than 95 percent of the tickets being sold.

Spears’ representative insisted that a total of 70,242 tickets were already sold out of the 73,600 tickets for the first 16 shows at Planet Hollywood.

Gujarat releases 285 prisoners on Gandhi Jayanti

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Gujrat government today released 285 prisoners from various state jails on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, according to an official press statement here.

One hundred and fifty prisoners who were serving life terms and had undergone 12 years of imprisonment were released with the remainder of their terms “set off”, the release said.

Also released were 129 prisoners who had completed 75 per cent of their jail terms.

Six prisoners suffering from protracted illnesses, who were unable to move on their own, too, were released through ‘state pardon’.

Damian Lewis would love to take up James Bond role

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Damian Lewis has revealed it would be “wonderful” to play James Bond on the big screen, while hinting that he might take up the coveted role in future.

The 42-year-old actor, who has just finished working with 007 producer Barbara Broccoli in new film ‘The Silent Storm’, told Esquire magazine that he would love to step into Bond’s shoes, the Daily Express reported.

Lewis also appreciated Daniel Craig’s work, saying that he is doing an amazing job and will continue for a bit. (ANI)

Johnny Depp’s new girlfriend relates to `bad-ass Barbie` role in `Machete Kills`

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Johnny Depp’s new girlfriend Amber Heard has admitted that she is similar to her `bad-ass Barbie` character from upcoming film ‘Machete Kills’.

The 27-year-old actress, who met Depp on the set of 2011 film ‘The Rum Diaries’, said that she loves her character, the Daily Express reported.

She said that she likes it when her characters look like one thing, but are the total opposite underneath because she can relate to that.

Talking about her character, Heard said that she is smart, powerful and in control even though she looks like someone quite different. (ANI)

We Visit Tirupathi every month; Can we ask for Tirupathi to T’, Asks Komatireddy

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Former minister and Congress senior leader Komatireddey Venkatreddy today quipped “ we visit Tirupati every month to have worship of Lord Venkateshwara Swami, but it does not mean that we can ask to handover Tirupati to Telangana.
Komatireddy, who hails from Nalgonda district in Telangana, expressed dismay and said why Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has now changed his stand, while earlier he used to put the onus on party high command for everything.

Twin Cities Lawyers Convention On Oct 5

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The Legal cell of Greater Hyderabad Congress Committee is holding the Twin cities Lawyers convention at 10.30 am on October 5, at Gandhi Bhavan here, to discuss various problems in Judiciary and the organizational aspects.
Stating this in a press note here Wednesday, Cell chairman C Damodar Reddy advised all the Advocates of twin cities to participate in large numbers and make the convention a success. Wall posters relating to the convention were released today by Nandi Yellaiah, M P, and P Narasimha Reddy, both Vice-Presidents of PCC and Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, MLC. (NSS)

Prompt action on ‘DIAL 100’ calls: Cyberabad PC

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Acting promptly on “Dial 100” call , Cyberabad police have registered 233 FIRs last month on the basis of calls received on” Dial 100”, Cyberabad Police Commissioner C V Anand said.

Of the total 233 FIRs, 105 calls related to accidents, 37 of petty cases, suicides, property offenders and bodily offenders 27 each, he said.

“As soon as we received the call, the police immediately would inform the concerned SHO for making response team to attend to the emergency”, Anand said.(NSS)

Australian Open organisers boost prize money for 2014 event to record 33 mln dollars

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The prize money for the 2014 Australian Open has reportedly been boosted to a record 33 million dollars from the previous amount of 30 million dollars, following tennis players calling for a greater share of revenue. The organisers of the 2014 Grand Slam tournament will hike the cash pool by three million dollars after a four million-dollar jump in 2013 to record levels.

Khloe Kardashian thanks fans for support in Facebook chat

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Khloe Kardashian, who recently made headlines for her turbulent relationship with husband of 4-years Lamar Odom, has thanked her fans for supporting her during the hard times, in a Facebook conversation.

The 29-year-old hosted a special chat for her followers on the social networking site, Us magazine reported.

During the 35-minute chat, more than 9,000 people commented and twelve lucky ones got personal responses from the reality star.

The ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ beauty also hinted that she is trying her best to overcome her troubles. (ANI)

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy raises obesity risk in kids by 8pc

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Children with mothers who gain excessive amounts of weight during pregnancy have an 8 percent increased risk of obesity by the age of 12, a new study has revealed.

David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, director of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, who conducted the study on 41,133 mothers and their children in Arkansas, said that excessive weight gain during pregnancy may have a potentially significant influence on propagation of the obesity epidemic.

Sridhar babu’s jibes at CM

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Civil Supplies Minister Sridhar Babu has hurled satires at Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and ridiculed once again the latter’s statement that the match will continue till the last ball, and said that it was the spirit of the game to leave the ground after the third empire declared ‘out’.

Psychometric Test For Tenth Class Students

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City-based PAGE (Premier Academy for General & Educational Services) has collaborated with a renowned National Psychology Research Institute to bring Psychometric Testing within easy reach of Hyderabad students at a nominal fee. The test is for tenth class students and is being conducted at the PAGE Banjara Hills Center, at 4 pm on weekdays and 9 am on Sundays.
Coordinator Maya Aripirala said in a press note that for further details about the test, interested may contact 9246274447 or walk in to the Banjara Hills Center on any working day. (NSS)

Free Psychiatric Consultation

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In connection with the World Mental health Week, Roshni Counselling Centre is conducting free psychiatric consultation and medication with the follow up of free psychological counseling, at its premises in Begumpet, on October 3, 4 and 5.

Gandra urges YSRCP not to conduct meeting at hyd

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Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkatramana Reddy has alleged that the proposal of organizing Samaikya Shankaravam in Hyderabad city by YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is nothing but destroying the sentiments of Telangana people.
Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Gandra urged the YSRCP leaders not to conduct a Samaikyandhra meeting in Hyderabad. (NSS)

Cong giving directions to YSRCP: Varla

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TDP senior leader Varla Ramaiah has said that comparing a prisoners procession as ‘Jagannatha Rathayatra’ is nothing but lowering the sentiments of Hindus.

Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Ramaiah stated that it was not correct on the part of Jagan to dishonor Hindus though they have no belief in Hinduism. Alleging that the YSRCP was moving as per the directions of Congress party, he lashed out at the YSRCP leaders asking them as to why they visited Delhi several times.

Jagga reddy lashes out at Jagan

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Sangareddy MLA and Government Whip in Legislative Assembly Jayaprakash Reddy (aka Jagga Reddy) has lashed out at the YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleging that the latter was trying to create law and order problem in Hyderabad by conducting Samaikyandhra meeting.

Special run held at Nehru Zoo

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In connection with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Nehru Zoological park, a special run was organized in the park on Wednesday, to create awareness among the people on conservation of wild life.

Chidambaram says CAD to be much lower than initially forecast

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Buoyed by better-than-expected Q1 current account deficit (CAD) numbers, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said he is confident of closing the fiscal with a better set of numbers than initially projected.

The minister also said economic growth closer to 5.5 percent should be considered very satisfactory and that there is “still some speculation” in the forex markets.

The CAD for April-June was USD 21.8 billion or 4.9 percent of GDP. The government’s target for the financial year is USD 70 billion or 3.7 percent of GDP.

Social media spam increased 355% in first half of 2013: Study

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A new study has revealed that spam on the typical social media account has risen 355 percent in the first half of 2013 as spammers have better chances of going undetected on these sites.

Nexgate’s State of Social Media Spam Report revealed that one in 200 social media posts is spam while 5 percent of all social media apps contain potential of sending spam updates.

ADB lowers India’s growth projection for 2013-14 to 4.7%

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Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India’s growth projection for 2013-14 to 4.7 percent from 6 percent earlier saying the recent rupee depreciation and capital outflows could adversely impact the country’s economy.

“With gross domestic product in the first quarter of (2013-14) expanding at its slowest pace since the global financial crisis, ADB revised down its growth forecast to 4.7 percent from 6 percent projected in April,” it said in its flagship Asian Development Outlook 2013.

Zynga wins trademark lawsuit against `Bang With Friends`

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Zynga Inc. has reportedly settled a trademark lawsuit against casual sex app ‘Bang With Friends’ over charges that the latter used ‘With Friends’ in its name, which was close to the names of many games developed by the game maker.

The settlement requires Bang With Friends to change its name and rebrand its services in the near future.

According to the New York Daily News, the casual sex app’s name was familiar to Zynga’s ‘Words With Friends’ and ‘Chess With Friends’ games.

Ajmal backs Pak to demolish `world”s best Test team` Proteas in upcoming series

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Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal has said that his team will try their best to demolish South Africa, the world”s best Test side, like they did to England in 2012. Pakistan, which routed then-rated best Test side England 3-0 in the United Arab Emirates last year, faces another big challenge in the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, which had thrashed them 3-0 in February.

Antony Committee to visit State: Botsa

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The AK Antony Committee constituted by the Congress to address the issues related to bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh will soon visit the State.

The assurance to send the Antony Committee to the State was given by AICC General Secretary Digvijaya Singh to PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana after the latter called on him here on Wednesday. Talking to reporters later, Botsa said that the Committee would visit the State soon. However, the schedule of visit is not fixed yet.

Google accused of illegal Gmail wiretapping

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Google has been reportedly accused of illegally wiretapping Gmail content of its users to send them targeted ads.

The search giant has been accused by plaintiffs and privacy rights advocates over the years and the lawsuits have been merged into two separate cases, questioning the extent to the company’s wiretapping via its emailing service and its Street View mapping project.