Month: April 2014

Malin Akerman ‘dating’ Colin Egglesfield post Roberto Zincone split

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Malin Akerman is reportedly dating ‘Something Borrowed’ actor Colin Egglesfield after splitting from her hubby Roberto Zincone after six years of marriage.

The ‘Trophy Wife’ actress was spotted with Egglesfield enjoying a low-key dinner in Beverly Hills earlier in April.

A source told Us Magazine that the new couple is taking it slow.

Another insider said that Akerman, who broke up with Zincone in November 2013 and has now filed for a divorce, thinks Egglesfield’s almost too hot for her. (ANI)

Sugary drinks contributing to obesity epidemic, especially among kids

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A new study has found that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are contributing in the obesity epidemic, particularly among American children.

The Obesity Society’s rep Diana Thomas, Professor at Montclair State University and Director of the Center for Quantitative Obesity Research, said that following a thorough review and analysis of the existing research, TOS concludes that, by adding more non-nutritious calories to the American diet, SSBs have contributed to the US obesity epidemic.

Briton jailed in Pakistan for ‘posing as Muslim’ reveals ordeal

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A British man jailed for ‘posing as a Muslim’ in Pakistan, has spoken about his ordeal for the first time since returning to the UK.

Masud Ahmad was arrested in Pakistan in November under blasphemy laws, but fled while on bail.

The 73-year-old is part of the minority Ahmadiyya sect, who are considered heretics in Pakistan.

One of the restrictions on their religious freedom is that they cannot publicly recite the Koran.

According to the BBC, late last year, a young man posing as a patient visited Ahmad at his homeopathy clinic in Lahore.

Afghan presidential election heading for Abdullah-Ghani run-off

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The Afghan presidential election will go to a second round run-off, after no candidate reached the 50 percent needed for an outright win, preliminary results show.

The second run-off will be between former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah and ex-World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani.

According to the BBC, Abdullah won most votes with 44.9 percent and Ghani came second with 31.5 percent.

They are now expected to face a run-off vote on 28 May.

Final official results are due to be announced on 14 May after a period for adjudication of complaints, the report added. (ANI)

Failure scares Priyanka Chopra

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National Award-winning Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who attended a panel discussion on acting with Hollywood actor-filmmaker Kevin Spacey at International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards here, says she has a huge fear of failure.

Priyanka has proved her mettle through films like “Saat Khoon Maaf”, “Barfi!”, “Fashion”, but says she always had the fear of failure.

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.

‘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.

India successfully test fires exo-atmospheric missile interceptor

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India Sunday successfully test-fired an exo-atmospheric missile interceptor for the first time at a defence base in Odisha as part of its efforts to create a shield against incoming enemy missiles, a senior defence official said.

The indigenous Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile was fired from Wheeler Island off the coast near Dhamra port in Bhadrak district, about 170 km from here.

Alibaba’s IPO could be biggest in history

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Alibaba is reportedly planning to give away more shares in its IPO, which is likely to be the largest initial public offering ever.

According to Mashable while no final deal has been made, new shares could push the amount of the offering beyond the Agricultural Bank of China’s record $22.1 billion in Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2010.

It remains unclear as to when Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma plans to sell stock in the IPO.

EAMCET and Polytechnic entrance model test

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Mock test of EAMCET and polytechnic entrance will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 10 am at Siasat Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall opposite Ram Krishna Theatre Abids. Students of EAMCET and Polytechnic can appear in the exam and get the question paper.

Siasat news

No Modi wave in the country

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TRS chief K Chandra Shekhar Rao slammed BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi he said that there is no Modi wave in the country and BJP will be wiped out from Telangana.

Taking par in the election campaign of TRS candidates Chandra Shekhear Rao addressed public meetings in various areas of Warangal and Medak.

He said BJP leaders are singing praises of Modi and Chandrababu Naidu is dancing to the tunes of Modi.

Siasat news

New diabetes, obesity drug: Indian-American’s promising research

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Two researchers at Indiana University, including an Indian-American, are leading the way towards developing a new potential non-insulin drug for diabetes and obesity, which needs to be taken only once a week.

Dr. Arnab De, who has a PhD from Columbia University, and Prof. Richard DiMarchi of Indiana University have worked on developing a pro-drug or an inactive substance that is converted to a drug within the body, to stabilise a sugar reducing peptide hormone called GLP1.

We too are human beings: Transgender activist

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Activist and celebrity transgender Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi was lucky to have found acceptance from her parents and yet feels the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment recognising a “third gender” restored her dignity – and safeguarded that of future generations of the so-called hijra or eunuch community in India.

“It is a wonderful judgment and has brought back my dignity and safeguarded dignity of the future generations of the transgender community,” Tripathi, an activist of international repute who works for the community through her campaign group Astitva,. told IANS.

Du Ba Du programme at Golconda Function Hall

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Siasat and Minorities Development Forum are conducting the 30th Du Ba Du Programme on April 27, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Golconda Function Hall (Mehdipatnam), Ring Road Pillar no 123.

Mr. Zahed Ali Khan Siasat editor and chief patron MDF will preside over. Mr. Abid Siddiqui president MDF will welcome. Parents and guardians will find suitable matches for their sons and daughters. Counters have been set up according to educational qualifications; graduates post graduates, medicine, intermediate, vocational, SSC, Aalim, and Fazil etc.

Sussex India Scholarships for Masters Students in UK, 2014

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University of Sussex is offering India scholarships to study all full-time taught masters degree courses at University (e.g. MA, MSc, LLM. MRes) excluding the below mentioned courses. The scholarship is available only to self-financing students. If student’s tuition fee is funded by an external funding body they will not be eligible to receive the scholarship. Scholarship worth £3,000 will be awarded as a fee reduction. The application deadline is 1st August 2014.

Multiple Positions at “JOB FAIR” in Hyderabad

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1) LOGIC TREE IT SOLUTIONS

Company Website: www.logictreeit.com

Skills

Knowledge on C, JAVA programming.

Good Analytical skills.

Good communication skills.

Good Presentation skills.

Any training on software courses like JAVA, PHP, DotNET would be an added bonus

Eligibility:

B.E/B.Tech/MCA, 2012,2013 or 2014 passed out.

Should be passionate about the Mobile application development and Gaming.

Should be comfortable with Mobile Apps.

Note:

Students should carry their own smart phone and ID Proof for the campus drive.

Systems Support Engineer at “MasterCard”

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Systems Support Engineer

A thorough knowledge and understanding of computer technology and problem resolution

procedures is required.

Ability to follow documented processes and procedures with minimal supervision.

An understanding of project management principles is preferred.

Windows client/server software experience or certifications will provide additional consideration.

Project management experience will provide additional consideration.

Any help desk or customer contact skills will also provide additional consideration.

Skills:

Rajiv’s critics are criticizing Rahul today, says Priyanka

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s daughter Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday said people who are criticizing Rahul Gandhi, also used to criticize Rajiv Gandhi for talking about computers and the IT revolution. “The work done by Rajiv Gandhi for you was a result of his love for the people. He was a nice person but he had one more quality. He was very prudent. He did all the development work keeping in mind how this region will shape up in the future. People used criticized him when he talked about computers and IT revolution,” said Priyanka while addressing a public meeting here.

Modi will go to jail if RTI commissioner or Lokayukta is appointed in Gujarat, says Rahul

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Taking on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on the Gujarat Lokayukta issue, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the day when a Right to Information (RTI) commissioner or a Lokayukta is appointed in Gujarat, then Modi will go to jail. “The day a RTI commissioners or a Lokayukta is appointed in Gujarat, your chowkeedar (Modi) will go to jail,” said while addressing a rally here. “In the whole country, the Right to Information Act (RTI) has been implemented. But the Gujarat Government did not implement it in the state.

Manmohan Singh says dividing society is inseparable part of BJP’s politics

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of trying to create differences among people through their statements, and added that dividing the society is inseparable part of the BJP’s politics. “Some BJP leaders are trying to divide the people through their statements, though they later distanced themselves from. I believe attempt to divide the society is an inseparable part of BJP”s politics. The statements have come at a time when some states are going to polls where BJP thinks politics of division will benefit them,” said Dr.

Priyanka has always been ‘deficient of knowledge’: Smriti Irani

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani, on Saturday said Congress president Sonia Gandhi”s daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has always been deficient of knowledge. “If my work is compared to Rahul Gandhi”s work, then we will know who is doing a drama. Priyanka Gandhi has always been deficient of knowledge. This yet another example of it,” said Irani. She also said that she is willing to give photographic evidence of what she did as a MP in Gujarat.

BJP is hungry for power, says Sonia in Rae Bareli

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being hungry for power, and added that they can stoop to any level to grab it. “The opposition, especially the BJP, is hungry for power. It is ready to do anything for grabbing power. They tell lies and that it is what they sell. It is in its veins to spread lies,” said Sonia while addressing a rally in her home constituency Rae Bareli. She alleged that the BJP itself is neck deep in corruption, but is advising the people about fighting it.

Hajj Committee selects 18 Hajj Volunteers

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AP State Hajj Committee selected 18 Hajj Volunteers through a draw held in Hajj House. 3 Hajj Volunteers have been selected from Andhra Region, 5 from Telangana and 3 from Rayalaseema. In addition to 4 Hajj volunteers were selected from Hyderabad and 3 volunteers from the reserved category which includes 2 employees of Hajj Committee and 1 employee of Wakf Board.

Hotel Management course for girls in Kamla Nehru Polytechnic

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Kamla Nehru Girls Polytechnic, Exhibition Grounds offers 3 years Diploma Course in Hotel Management and Catering. The candidates who have passed intermediate Examination are eligible to take admission. Govt. will issue notification for admissions in the first or second week of May. This course is recognized by All India council for Technical Education. The course fee is Rs. 3850 per annum. The course will be provide job opportunities in Airlines, Cargo, Hotels and Tourism Departments. For further details, please contact phone numbers 7893140255 or 9848210264.

–Siasat News

Literary meeting to commemorate Nusrath Mohiuddin today

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Anjuman-e-Taraqui-e- Urdu, Greater Hyderabad is holding a literary meeting in memory of Mr. Nusrath Mohiddin a social activit and a fighter for the cause of Urdu today at 5 p.m. at Aywan-e-Sabir, Meer Ahmed Ali Khan Road, Moghalpura. Mr. Masood Fazli will preside over the meeting. Mr. Mohammed Abdur Rahim Khan, General Secretary Anjuman-e-Taraqui-e- Urdu, AP and Mr. Mohammed Hameed-uz-Zafar, former PRO of Urdu will highlight the literary and social services of Mr. Nusrath Mohiuddin. At the end of the meeting, Mushaira will be held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Anjum Shafayi.