Month: April 2014

Congress trying to hide in the bunker of secularism: Modi

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Accusing Congress of “trying to hide in the bunker of secularism”, Narendra Modi today said that it was fighting for its survival with even a 100-seat mark in the new Lok Sabha appearing “an uphill task for it”.

Reacting sharply to Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s accusation that his election campaign was a “dangerous combination of religious fanaticism, power and money”, the BJP Prime Ministerial candidate said, “faced with certain defeat, fighting for its survival it is once again trying to hide in the bunker of secularism.

Farooq Abdullah says ”If Modi wins elections, Kashmir will no longer be part of India”

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Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) chief, Farooq Abdullah, on Sunday said Kashmir will not be a part of India if the Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was voted to power. Addressing an election rally on Sunday , Abdullah, who is also Union New and Renewable Energy Minister, said people of Kashmir wouldn”t accept a communal person. “If it happens then Kashmir will not remain a part of India. I say it publicly. Kashmiris will not accept a communal person,” said Abdullah. Abdullah also hit out at people who voted for Modi.

Foxconn sells patents to Google

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Foxconn, the world”s largest electronics contractor manufacturer, has sold some patents to Google. According to CNET, Foxconn announced that it has sold an unspecified number of patents to Google related to communications technology. The company kept mum on the number, price or the technology involved in the sale. The Taiwanese company is reportedly the owner of nearly 64,000 patents. (ANI)

Leaked mobile cover points to thinner, taller iPhone 6

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A leaked image of mobile case from a New Jersey based companies suggests that the iPhone 6 will be thinner and taller than the existing iPhones. According to CNET, the leaked iPhone 6 case image suggests that the iPhone 6 will be thinner than the Nexus 5. The case also suggests that the new iPhone will have the power button on its side, unlike the existing iPhones. However, it is not confirmed that the case, seemingly having a cutout similar to iphones, belongs to the iPhone. (ANI)

Politicians criticize Modi for being communal

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Several politicians criticised Bharatiya Janata Party”s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his ”communal image” and for becoming bigger than his party. The blame game among key players of ongoing general elections has intensified with party representatives slamming each other repeatedly over critical issues including inflation, economic growth, governance and corruption.

Models showcase exquisite designs at jewellery show in Pune

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Models dazzled on the ramp wearing premium jewellery designs during Femina Sparkle Fest 2014 in Pune. Jewellery designers showcased their exquisite pieces during the show which enthralled the audience. Second runner-up of Miss India 2014, Gail Nicole, walked the ramp for jewellery designer Varuna D Jani during the event. “This initiative by Femina is quite wonderful.

Why fine hair is the ideal hair texture

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Many hairdressers would agree that fine hair is the best hair to have owing to its manageability and malleability. Celeb hairstylist and owner of b:Blunt, Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar, said that she would hate her fine hair as a teenager until she went abroad to train where fine hair was considered the ideal hair texture. Akhtar said that she has been experimenting with edgy looks on herself that clients have wanted to emulate too.

Chinese mum hysterical after baby son grows 5-inch tail

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A distraught mother in Changsha, China, has begged doctors to help her five-month-old son who has grown a five-inch tail.

Nuo Nuo suffers from spina bifida, a developmental congenital disorder which leaves a gap in the spine, Metro.co.uk reported. A few days after the baby was born, his mother noticed a tail beginning to grow and now the child has a very rare and apparent growth. Even though Nuo Nuo’s mum has asked doctors to remove the unusual growth, they can’t do anything since the tail is linked to his nervous system and will result in permanent damage if removed. (ANI)

Priyanka hits back at BJP, says the latter ” acting like rats”

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Congress president, Sonia Gandhi’s daughter, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that the latter was scared and hence acted like rats spreading lies before the elections. “They are scared and acting like panicky rats. I know that just few days before elections they will say all sorts of lies. There is nothing new in it. They can do anything they want,” Priyanka said. “I am not scared of them or anyone. I will continue speaking against their disastrous and shameful politics. I am not going stay silent,” Priyanka added.

Politicians, celebs conduct roadshows in various cities to garner votes

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With only few days to go before Lok Sabha elections come to an end, political leaders and celebrities came out on streets to conduct roadshows and address people in various cities to garner votes for their party. The election season has taken the nation by storm with leaders and celebrities conducting massive road shows with a show of pomp, power, entertainment and certainly a slew of promises to the people of the nation.

Lucknow administration bans Ramdev from holding public meets

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Taking view of his comment that Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi went to the houses of Dalits for a ‘honeymoon and for picnics’, the Lucknow administration on Sunday banned Yoga guru Baba Ramdev from holding any public meeting in the district.]

Mayawati asks Modi to reveal his caste

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Sunday asked Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, to reveal his caste. The BSP chief cautioned people of lower community to be cautions of BJP”s theatrics. “Narendra Modi has till date not told the people of backward community which caste he belongs to. As a result, you need to be cautious of the Bharatiya Janata Party,” she said in Allahabad. Mayawati also alleged that BJP has deployed top soothsayers to create a wave in its favour.

How to drink as much as you want and not get drunk

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An expert beer maker has shed light on how people can drink all they want and not get drunk much – swallow dry yeast before you binge drink. According to Cnet, Jim Koch, co-founder of the Boston Beer Company, told Esquire that he mixes some Fleischmann’s Dry Yeast with some yogurt to make it more palatable. One teaspoon per beer, right before you start drinking, he said.

Seeing babies’ ultrasound `magical moment` for expectant dads

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A new study has found that seeing ultrasound images of their babies for the very first time is a “powerful and magical moment” for expectant fathers as it helps them bond with their child. Tova Walsh, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, said that fathers’ feelings about ultrasound images have rarely been studied, and prior studies have looked at fathers in Europe or Australia.

Life may have originated at bottom of sea, suggests new study

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A lab reconstruction of Earth’s “ancient ocean” has suggested that how the first organisms on the planet could have become metabolically active at the bottom of the sea. The results of the research, conducted at the University of Cambridge, permit scientists to speculate how primitive cells learned to synthesize their organic components – the molecules that form RNA, lipids and amino acids.

Beyonce doesn’t care about black girls getting pregnant, says TV host Bill O’Reilly

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American TV host Bill O’Reilly believes Beyonce, who has featured on the cover of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people issue, doesn’t really care about black girls getting pregnant. The veteran presenter asserted that the 32-year-old singer does not deserve to be on the mag’s cover as she was a horrible influence in her sensuous music videos like ‘Partition’, TMZ.com reported. O’Reilly added that the mum-of-one is aware that young girls getting pregnant in the African-American community now was about 70 percent out of wedlock, but doesn’t care. (ANI)

`Last letter written on Titanic` fetches 119,000 pounds at auction

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A letter penned by Esther Hart on Titanic, which is believed to be last one written just hours before the ship hit an iceberg, has fetched 119,000 pounds at an auction. Hart, who was travelling with her husband and daughter, had mentioned in the letter that she was very sick the day before the tragedy and she that she will write as soon as they get there, the Guardian reported.

Salma Hayek fears being sued for millions over fatal car crash involving brother

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Salma Hayek is reportedly worried that she might be sued for millions of dollars over a deadly car crash that involved her younger brother, Sami, and art director pal Ian Cuttler Sala, who was killed on the spot. A US lawyer told the Daily Star that the ‘Frida’ star could be on the hook for millions if Sala’s family decides to sue since Hayek’s brother was driving her 2006 Ford GT sports car at the time of the accident with a truck.

Amir Khan hoping to beat Luis Collazo in order to face Mayweather

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British boxer Amir Khan is reportedly hoping to beat American boxer Luis Collazo in order to face undefeated world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. Khan, who has stepped up from light-welterweight to welterweight, has not fought for a year since beating Julio Díaz in Sheffield with a points victory and is now set to face Puerto Rican Collazo on May 3.