Month: December 2013

Rayala Telangana issue: Protesting OU students attack cops

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Tension prevailed on the Osmania University (OU) campus here when pro-Telangana students attacked security personnel with stones prompting them to lob tear gas shells, after the protesters were prevented from taking out a rally from the varsity. The protesting students wanted to take out a procession from the OU campus as part of the bandh call given by TRS to oppose the proposal of Rayala Telangana. However, police stopped them near NCC gate on the campus, police said.

Bruce Jenner lands movie role

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TV presenter Kris Jenner’s estranged husband and former American athlete Bruce Jenner will reportedly be seen in upcoming movie “The Hungover Games”.

The movie is a spoof of three hit films – “The Hunger Games”, “The Hangover” and “Ted”.

In the film, Bruce will play one of the futuristic “Hunger Games” play-by-play announcers alongside Kendra Wilkinson’s husband, Hank Baskett, reports tmz.com.

A photograph has emerged from the set of the movie that shows Bruce wearing blue lipstick, perfectly shaped eyebrows and a wig.

Telangana Bandh against Rayala-Telangana successful

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On the call given by TRS for Telangana Bandh against the proposal of formation of Rayala-Telangana, bandh was observed in Telangana area which was peaceful. BJP, CPI, New Democracy, Telangana Political JAC and other organizations supported the bandh. Attendance was less in Govt. offices. Rallies were taken out in various districts of Telangana against the formation of Rayala-Telangana. Some Telangana leaders were arrested and released later in the evening.

Uma Bharti dismisses the idea of a ‘Rahul versus Modi’ contest

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Terming claims of a “Modi versus Rahul” contest in the 2014 elections as “ridiculous”, BJP vice-president Uma Bharti today said “it is like saying that there is a contest between a mole and a mountain.” Speaking to reporters here, Bharti said, “Rahul has no experience in politics and governance, while Modi has both in abundance.”

India’s Sankirtana in UNESCO’s list of intangible heritage

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The Sankirtana — ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur — along with Bangladesh’s Jamdani weaving and traditional Japanese Washoku cooking methods was among 14 new entries added to UNESCO’s list of “intangible heritage” in need of being preserved.

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage, holding its 8th session until December 7 in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, last night inscribed 14 elements on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Gujarat drops in educational development index

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Manipur went up from 24 to the 9th place and Mizoram from 19th to 10th place.

Despite Chief Minister Narendra Modi singing paeans about his state’s development model, Gujarat has slipped from ninth position to 18th in a latest educational index even as Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have retained their ranks.

According to the District Information System for Education (DISE) flash report prepared by National University of Education Planning and Administration (NEUPA), Gujarat has slipped from 12th to 28th position in the primary level and from 8th to 14th rank in the upper primary level.

Mr. Rahman Khan meets Wakf Board members today

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Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Chairman of Central Wakf Council of India, Mr. K. Rahman Khan will meet the member of A.P. State Wakf Board today at 3:30 p.m. to review the functioning of the board. Mr. Khan will arrive at Hyderabad in the morning today and will stay at State Lakeview Guest House in the night.

–Siasat News

T-Supporters hail nod for new state; YSR Congress unhappy

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The ruling Congress leaders from Telangana and other statehood supporters on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet clearing a bill for formation of separate Telangana having 10 districts.

However, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), a strong votary of united Andhra Pradesh, assailed the decision and called for a bandh on Friday.

Mr. Zahid Ali Khan applauds Telangana Bill

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Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily applauded the approval of Telangana Bill by the Central Cabinet but expressed his reservations about keeping Law and Order situation under Governor’s control. He requested the political parties to express their views openly after reviewing the bill so that the Law and Order situation in the Municipal limits could be under the control of Telangana government.

Hundreds of South Africans gather outside Mandela’s home

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Hundreds of South Africans have gathered at Nelson Mandela’s home in Houghton, a suburb of Johannesburg, to pay their respects to the former president and their affectionate leader “Madiba”.

The mood is sombre but also celebratory as the crowds sing freedom songs and the national anthem. Others, many of whom are in their pyjamas, are laying down flowers near the property while others light candles and clutch pictures of the struggle icon, SAnews.gov.za reported early Friday.

There is a high police presence while the roads leading to Mandela’s home have been blocked off.

US teacher killed in Libya

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Unidentified men killed a US citizen who was working as a teacher at an international school in Libya’s Benghazi city Thursday, security officials said.

The US expatriate was killed in the morning, as he was jogging on Venice Street near the headquarters of the US consulate, which had been attacked last year, Xinhua reported citing a security official Ibrahim Sharaa .

The victim was identified as Ronnie Smith, a Texan, born in 1980. He taught chemistry at the city’s international school, a Libyan-owned institute that follows an American curriculum.

Afghanistan launches plan to develop key route

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The Afghan government Thursday announced to expand the main highway, linking capital city of Kabul to the northern provinces, as part of the government’s plan to promote economic growth and reduce poverty.

“Based on a presidential decree, the ministry of public works has launched a fundamental development plan for the Salang Highway,” Xinhua reported citing Minister of Public Works Najibullah Auodjan while telling a gathering.

Cheryl Cole to raise money via TV cameo

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British singer Cheryl Cole has landed a cameo in TV drama “Coronation Street” to raise money for charity.

She will play herself as she searches for her long-lost friend, Tina MCIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan in the one-off Christmas special episode of the show.

“As a kid, I saw ‘Coronation Street’ every night. It is surreal to be part of something I have watched my whole life,” mirror.co.uk. quoted Cole as saying.

The 30-year-old joined the cast as part of the Text Santa charity, which raises money for several Britain-based charities over the festive period.

Britney Spears likes beau’s simplicity

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Singer Britney Spears says her boyfriend David Lucado is a simple guy and she is attracted to his down-to-earth attitude and sense of humour.

The 32-year-old was introduced to Lucado, who works at a law firm, by mutual friends at a party earlier this year.

“He’s just a simple guy. He is funny. He is passionate. He loves what he does for a living. He’s just a good guy. He’s a really good person,” eonline.com quoted Spears as saying.

Spears split from her fiance Jason Trawick in January this year after three years of dating.

‘Some progress’ made in peace talks: John Kerry

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US Secretary of State John Kerry said here Thursday that despite reports to the contrary, there is “some progress” in the talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

Kerry said that regarding Iran, the US is “committed to Israel’s safety” and that it is a top priority in the P5+1 diplomatic discourse with Iran, Xinhua reported.

The US secretary of state spoke at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the latter’s office following a meeting the two held earlier.

Liam keen to patch up with Miley?

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Actor Liam Hemsworth reportedly wants to rekindle his romance with ex-fiancee Miley Cyrus.

The duo ended their over two-year-long relationship in September after things did not work out between them.

However, Hemsworth still has feelings for the singer, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

“He pushed to get back in touch. He still has feelings. The attraction hasn’t gone away,” said a source.

The duo is said to have exchanged flirty text messages recently, but Cyrus is confused about her feelings.

“She’s confused about how she feels,” said a source.

———-IANS

Woman dies due to doctors negligence

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A 31-year-old pregnant woman died allegedly due to the negligence of doctors of a private hospital.

According to Langar Houz police, the deceased, Firdous Begum, a resident of Nadeem Colony in Tolichowki, was admitted to a private hospital when got labour pains on November 30. The duty doctors attending her informed her that the child already died in the womb.

On December 2, Firdaus was referred to another private hospital as her health deteriorated. On Wednesday, she was referred to the Osmania General Hospital where Firdaus died a few hours after admission.

Modi has created history in terms of popularity: Pokhariyal

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Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal today praised BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying that the latter has “created history” in terms of popularity.

“Modi has created history in terms of popularity. The people of the country have accepted him as Prime Minister even though the Lok Sabha elections are over four months away,” the BJP leader told reporters here this evening.

During his innings as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Modi has shown that he is not only a sensitive and able administrator but also a visionary leader, Pokhariyal said.

Norway: 73 charged in child pornography crackdown

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Norwegian police say they have charged 73 people with child pornography offenses in a nationwide crackdown on an alleged pedophile network.

The National Criminal Investigation Service said today it had staged a series of raids targeting individuals suspected of exchanging videos and images online of children suffering “severe sexual abuse.”

Police said the raids yesterday targeted suspects living with children and suspects with previous child abuse convictions.

Agriculturist arrested for raping B.Com student

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An agriculturist was arrested on Thursday on the charges of raping a student by promising to marry her.

A 20-year B Com student, in her complaint, alleged that the accused, K Venkatesh, 22, of Kondurg, raped her several times on the promise of marrying her. Based on the complaint, a case was registered against Venkatesh and he was arrested on Thursday from Kondurg village of Mahaboobnagar District. Amberpet police said.

South Africa has lost its greatest son: Zuma

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“This is a moment of deepest sorrow for South Africa as the nation has lost its greatest son” said President Jacob Zuma as he announced the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela late Thursday.

Mandela passed away peacefully in the company of his family at 8.30 p.m. Thursday, state news agency sanews.gov.za reported.

In his live televised address to the nation, President Zuma said “this is a moment of deepest sorrow for South Africa as the nation has lost its greatest son”.

Wahlberg’s mother doesn’t speak to him

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Actor Mark Wahlberg says that his mother Alma Wahlberg is not on talking terms with him currently.

However, Mark did not disclose a reason for their tiff.

“My mom’s not speaking to me right now,” he said in chat show, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Mark, who has four children, Ella, nine, Michael, seven, Brendan, four and two-year-old Grace with his wife Rhea Durham, previously credited his mother for helping him to stay grounded despite his Hollywood career.

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Outpouring of emotion as Mandela passes away

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South Africa is witnessing an outpouring of emotion as news of former president Nelson Mandela’s passing away has spread.

Madiba, the father of the nation, passed away at 8.50 p.m. at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg Thursday.

As President Jacob Zuma made the announcement during a live televised address, the nation stood still in silence.

Special broadcasts have been airing on radio and television and news websites have begun paying tribute to
“Madiba”, as Mandela was affectionately called by his clan name, sanews.gov.za reported.