Month: November 2014

Half marathon in Visakhapatnam celebrates spirit of people

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Thousands of people converged in Visakhapatnam on Sunday and took part in a half marathon organised to salute the spirit of people who showed strength during Cyclone Hudhud. Cyclone Hudhud had slammed into the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha last month, killing 41 people and tearing down tens of thousands of mud-and-thatch homes, and flattening rice, banana and sugarcane plantations. While the death toll was being reported as 38 in Andhra Pradesh, officials in Odisha said the number of people who had died there was unchanged at three.

Katie Holmes dishes out secret behind amazing hair

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Katie Holmes has revealed about the secret behind her thick gorgeous hair that is lustrous, straight-but-not-flat and shiny-but-not-limp. The 35-year-old actress, who is the co-owner and spokesperson for an all-organic line of hair care products brand Alterna, said that she uses the “Complete Correction” cream that treats, protects and styles hair with ten benefits in one versatile formula from high-shine to moisture and UV protection, People Magazine reported.

India lauds PM Modi”s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme

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The people on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi”s initiative to reach out to millions of Indians through his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. Addressing the countrymen over All India Radio for the second time in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme today, Prime Minister Modi touched upon several issues of national importance and assured the citizens that his government is committed to bring back all the black money stashed in foreign banks. “Even today, in rural areas, the presence of radio is quite visible.

BJP eyeing fresh Delhi polls in February?

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As confusion prevails over government formation in the national capital, the Delhi unit of the BJP is gearing up for fresh polls – possibly in February – buoyed by the party’s impressive showing in Haryana and Maharashtra after the resounding Lok Sabha verdict, sources say.

According to a senior party leader, the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party is positive of winning a comfortable majority in Delhi, courtesy the stellar performance in the Lok Sabha and state elections, coupled with the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Australia women beat West Indies in T20I

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The Australian women’s cricket team defeated the West Indies by four wickets in the first of the four Twenty20 Internationals at the North Sydney Oval here Sunday.

After being sent in to bat, the West Indies put on 113/7 from their 20 overs which Australia chased down with seven balls to spare, finishing at 117/6. Aussie all-rounder Jess Jonassen was named player of the match for her knock of 46 and figures of 1/27.

New trailer of ‘Serena’ shows dark side of Lawrence’s character

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The new US trailer of the much awaited film “Serena” shows the dark side of actress Jennifer Lawrence’s character in the movie.

The Oscar winner is playing the title role in Susanne Bier’s directorial venture and the trailer hints that Lawrence’s “Serena” has blood on her hands.

In addition to a clip from one scene in which “Serena” appears to be choking someone, the inclusion of the telling line – “It had to be done… for us” – also speaks about her flawed character, reports variety.com

‘Kiss Fest’ organisers, sympathisers taken into custody

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Organisers and sympathisers of the controversial ‘Kiss of Love’ event were today taken into custody as they tried to march to the Marine drive grounds, venue of the symbolic protest against moral policing, police said.

The organisers tried to take out a march from Ernakulam Law college to the venue, but were prevented from doing so.
About 50 persons were taken into custody, they said.

Holding placards and raising slogans against moral policing, the protestors were bundled into a police van.

India centre gets nod for Airbus, Boeing pilot training

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Pilot training facility FSTC has got an European regulator’s approval for training Airbus A320 and Boeing pilots, making it the only one in India to have the rating.

Located close to the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC) is a Type Rating Training Organisation (TRTO) allowing it to train pilots to fly the Boeing and Airbus 320 types of aircraft.

Need to improve running technique: Arpinder Singh

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games bronze medal winning Indian triple-jumper Arpinder Singh Sunday said he is focusing on improving his running technique that affected his performance at the 17th Asian games in Incheon.

Arpinder managed a best leap of 16.41 metres, considerably below his national record setting best of 17.17m, to finish fifth in the men’s final, witnessing four of his attempts being disqualified due to touch fouls.

Khadi Sales up by 125 percent after my appeal: Narendra Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said the sale of khadi products had gone up by almost 125 percent since he urged the people to opt for the hand-woven cotton fabric.

“I was told that khadi sales increased by almost 125 percent,” Modi said on the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio which was aired at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday.

“I urged people to purchase khadi last time. I never said become khadiwadi but I said buy some khadi. There was increase in khadi (sales),” he added.

He said his appeal had evoked response because people have started caring about the country.

India assures Mauritius on bilateral tax treaty

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Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Sunday assured Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam that India will not do anything that will adversely affect Mauritius’s interests while reviewing the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).

Sushma Swaraj, who arrived here Saturday on a three-day visit, said amendments to the bilateral tax treaty would be made only after considering the legitimate interests of both sides.

She also emphasised that India-Mauritius relations “have an emotional connect”, said official sources.

EFL university student gang-raped

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A student at the city-based English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) was allegedly gang-raped by two fellow students, police said today.

The alleged incident occurred on the night of October 31 and the victim lodged a complaint this morning, Inspector at
Osmania University police station V Ashok Reddy, told PTI, without delving into details whether the accused were taken
into custody.

According to local media reports, the victim was allegedly drugged and then assaulted. Upon being asked, the

Man held for molesting woman in Gurgaon

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A 30-year-old man was arrested here Sunday for molesting a woman, police said.

Vinod Kumar, who hails from Delhi’s Chhatarpur area, was arrested from South City market after the 25-year-old woman, an advocate by profession, registered a complaint that he was chasing her and passing obscene gestures.

“The man was in inebriated condition. We arrested him,” a police officer said.

(IANS)

Mathura violence: 12 arrested, FIR against 586

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The police Sunday filed cases against 586 people for Saturday’s violence here in which farmers, protesting the delay in payment of compensation for their land, pelted stones at security personnel and set vehicles ablaze. A dozen people were arrested Saturday night.

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Uttar Pradesh unit president Kunwar Pal Singh Nishad was also picked up Saturday night.

The cases have been registered again 86 identified people and 500 others.

UK frames new rules for schools to tackle religious extremism

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The UK government is planning to issue new rules imparting liberal “British values” in the country’s faith schools to tackle the recent threat of Islamist extremist influence exposed in some of them.

UK education secretary Nicky Morgan is set to order faith schools to teach pupils to be tolerant of other religions and
respect lesbian, gay and transgender relationships.

The schools have been warned that those that fail to follow new rules on British values will be judged inadequate
and could face closure, the Sunday Times reported.

Himachal begins probe into heritage building fire

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A probe began Sunday into the fire that left Minto Court, a British era heritage building here, completely damaged, officials said. There was no loss of life.

“An inquiry has been constituted and it will be conducted by an SDM (sub-divisional magistrate) within one month,” said Deputy Commissioner Dinesh Malhotra.

He said the entire building, currently housing the office of Project Deepak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an inter-services organisation under the defence ministry, was burnt down and the records damaged Saturday night.

India post 363/5 against Sri Lanka

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Twin centuries by openers Ajinkya Rahane (111) and Shikhar Dhawan (113) helped India post a huge total of 363/5 in the first of the five One-Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka at the Barabati Stadium here Sunday.

The openers posted a 231-run opening partnership to put India in a commanding position, which their succeeding batsman utilised totally.

Suresh Raina (52), Virat Kohli (22) and Ambati Rayadu (27) contributed to the total.

For Sri Lanka, off-spinner Suraj Randiv picked up three wickets for 78 runs.

Tarantino, Kruger honoured at LACMA Gala

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) honoured director Quentin Tarantino and conceptual artist Barbara Kruger here.

Tarantino has directed films like “Pulp Fiction”, “Kill Bill”, “Inglorious Basterds” and “Django Unchained”.

The LACMA Art and Film Gala, held on Saturday, was attended by a host of celebrities like Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Amy Adams, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Salma Hayek, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Kirsten Dunst and Chadwick Boseman, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

(IANS)

Ponnam asks TRS MPs to stall Parliament

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Former MP Ponnam Prabhakar on Sunday demanded that the TRS MPs stall the proceedings of winter session of Parliament, beginning from November 24, over the issues concerning Telangana.

Varanasi makeover to cost nearly Rs.12,000 crore

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The anticipated metamorphosis of Varanasi, the ancient and spiritual city for Hindus, yet maddeningly chaotic and filthy, into a heritage site is estimated to cost a whopping Rs. 11,800 crore ($2 billion), thanks to the high-level attention being showered on it because it is also now Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency.

Hafeez Saeed asks LeT to recruit flood-affected Kashmiri youths

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Pakistani terrorist and 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed has asked the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group to recruit youth in Kashmir who have been rendered homeless and jobless by devastating floods in the Valley, sources in the Indian intelligence agencies said.

“Saeed recently visited Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and asked the recruiters to motivate the homeless and jobless youths of Kashmir and POK for joining militancy after the floods,” highly placed sources in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) told IANS, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Himachal CM participates in International Renuka Fair

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Sunday participated in the International Renuka Fair organised in Sirmaur district.

He laid the foundation stone for a Rs.6.50 crore lift drinking water supply scheme at Dadahu, which would benefit around 7,000 people of about 225 habitations.

Later, the chief minister paid obeisance to the principal deity Lord Parshuram and received the devtas (idols) at Dadahu and participated in the procession. He also carried palanquin of Lord Parshurama and paid obeisance at the temple of Renuka Mata and performed puja.

Shahnawaz Hussain gets threat call from Dubai number

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BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain was allegedly threatened over phone last night following which he has registered an FIR at the Parliament Street police station here.

In his complaint, Hussain said he received two calls from a Dubai number when he was on his way to his residence in
Delhi from the airport around 11:30 pm after he had returned from Patna.

The caller abused him for batting for the Narendra Modi government on television debates and asked him to leave the
party or else face repercussions, and that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not be able to save him.

Sonia visits Vadra’s residence

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Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday visited daughter Priyanka and son-in-law Robert Vadra’s residence here, a day after Vadra snapped at a TV crew over a question on his land deals, but details of their meeting were not available.

According to party sources, Gandhi reached Vadra’s 35 Lodhi estate residence around 1.15 p.m. and stayed there for nearly half an hour.

The sources added that Vadra was present at home at that time. The intention or nature of the meeting was, however, not revealed.