| 'Free India would have fragmented without Gandhi' |
Thiruvanathapuram, Oct 9: Without Mahatma Gandhi, free India would have fragmented further while Pakistan’s existence is “difficult to conceive” without Mohammad Ali Jinnah, says a British historian who has contrasted the two leaders in his latest book.
The effect of individuals in historical developments can be debatable but the fact of one free India and Pakistan is ... |
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| Mayawati to decide on support to UPA today |
Lucknow, Oct 9: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati Tuesday hinted at snap polls and asked party workers and supporters to gear up for the Lok Sabha polls and ensure victory for the party.
Addressing a mammoth rally at the Ramabai grounds on the outskirts of the state capital, Mayawati said her party was bitterly opposed to allowing FDI in ... |
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| Sonia assures justice to rape victim's family |
Narwana (Haryana), Oct 9: Those guilty of the raping a teenaged Dalit girl who committed suicide would get the severest punishment, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said here on Tuesday after meeting the victim’s family in a village near this Haryana town.
Gandhi, who arrived in Sachhakhera village in Haryana’s Jind district, about 150 km from the State capital Chandigarh, me... |
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| Cauvery row: Tamil Nadu to file plea against Karnataka |
Chennai, Oct 9: The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday said it will file a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against Karnataka for stopping supply of Cauvery river waters in violation of court orders.
The decision was taken at a meeting, headed by Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, to review the situation.
The Karnataka government’s unilateral decision to stop release of Ca... |
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| No irregularities in DLF-Vadra deals: Moily |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Corporate Affairs Minister M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday rose to the defence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law, saying there were no irregularities in Robert Vadra’s deal with realty major DLF. “From our records, we do not find any irregularities,” Moily said here in response to India Against Corruption member Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation... |
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| BJP demands fair probe into charges against Vadra |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Seizing an opportunity to attack the Congress, the BJP on Tuesday called for a “fair” probe into India Against Corruption member Arvind Kejriwal’s allegations about Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra’s property deals with realty major DLF.
Hitting out at the ruling party for “shying away” from a probe, BJP sp... |
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| Congress questions veracity of Kejriwal's papers on Vadra |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Within minutes of India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal reiterating allegations against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra, the party on Tuesday questioned the veracity of the documents flaunted by Kejriwal. Condemning Kejriwal for “seeking publicity” in the name of Vadra’s property, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi sa... |
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| Don't inconvenience public, hold functions at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says president |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Concerned by the inconvenience caused to the public when his convoy moves in the city, President Pranab Mukherjee has made it clear that all functions involving him should be organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan “to the best possible extent”. President Mukherjee has also asked that the usage of “His Excellency” in addressing the president should be discontinued... |
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| My life is dedicated to the people: Mamata Banerjee |
Kolkata, Oct 9: Asserting that her life was dedicated to the cause of the common people, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her government will never take any decision that goes against their interests. “I do not have a family of my own. Whatever I have is yours and I belong to you. So long as I am alive, I will continue to work for the welfare of the people,” B... |
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| SC notice to Mayawati on disproportionate assets |
New Delhi, Oct 9: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to former Uttar Padesh chief minister Mayawati, the Central Government and the CBI on a petition seeking that the CBI continue its investigation into the alleged disproportionate assets of the BSP leader. The apex court bench of Justice P Sathashivam and Justice Deepak Mishra issued notice on a petition seeking review of the top court&rs... |
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| Hope BSP will continue support, says Azad |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed the hope that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) would continue to support the central government. Azad’s reaction came after Mayawati at a rally in Lucknow said that she would decide on Wednesday whether or not to continue support to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. The BSP is extending outside support to th... |
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| Plastic chairs thrown at Nitish Kumar |
Patna, Oct 9: Angry people hurled plastic chairs at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday when he reached the Nawada district town to address a public meeting as part of his Adhikar Yatra, police said. The chief minister’s tour across the State has often been marred by angry demonstrations by people, raising various demand, but the Tuesday incident is the first time that plastic chair... |
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| Mamata always lying, says Left Front leader |
Kolkata, Oct 9: The Left Front on Tuesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of lying and her party Trinamool Congress of looting the people. “Not a day passes when she does not lie. In the name of beautification of the city, her party is looting,” CPI-M and Left Front leader Surjya Kanta Mishra said at a rally here. Mishra attacked Banerjee after she accused the union ... |
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| Himachal BJP legislator quits party, joins dissidents |
Shimla, Oct 9: A BJP legislator in Himachal Pradesh, who has been speaking against “rampant corruption” in the State government, on Tuesday quit the ruling party and joined a faction floated by dissidents ahead of the assembly polls. Khushi Ram Balnatah resigned from the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) and joined the Himachal Lokhit Party (HLP) headed by former MP Maheshwar Singh. “... |
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| Building a youth bridge from Dhaka to Delhi |
New Delhi, Oct 9: In a triumph of soft power over the vagaries of diplomacy, around 100 young Bangladeshis are currently visiting India to build bridges of understanding between the two neighbours, whose ties have been dramatically transformed over the last two years, but still remain mired in perception-deficit.
It's a motley lot: young entrepreneurs, doctors, professionals and journal... |
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| Akshay Kumar to inaugurate IFFI this year |
Panaji, Oct 9: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will inaugurate the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which gets underway next month, an organizer said on Tuesday.
“We have just finalised it. Akshay Kumar will be inaugurating the IFFI this year. He has also okayed it,” Vishnu Wagh, vice chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), said on Tuesday.... |
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| Don't expect entertainment from me: Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi |
New Delhi, Oct 9: What should one expect from Aseem Trivedi on the reality show Bigg Boss 6? “Not entertainment for sure,” says the controversial activist and cartoonist, who hopes to use the platform to spread his message on anti-corruption. “I am not an entertainer. I am not going to the show for providing any entertainment,” Trivedi, who was jailed on charges of sedit... |
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| India-born expert's triple therapy makes heart beat longer |
New Delhi, Oct 9: It’s an innovative triple therapy meant to resuscitate very sick hearts - and is inexpensive too. The procedure will make the heart stronger, give it more years and is ideal for the multitude of Indian heart patients, its India-born innovator promises. The triple therapy involves angiogenesis (stimulating the growth of a network of blood vessels in the failing hear... |
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| Shortage prompts use of child priests in Gaya |
Gaya, Oct 9: Children as young as six, rather than mastering their alphabets, are chanting vedic hymns at the famous Vishnupad temple here - thanks to the acute shortage of traditional Hindu priests in this ancient Bihar city that is also known for its close links to Buddhism and Jainism.
Kunal Gurda (6) and Satyam Kumar Gupt (8), students of Class 1 and 3 respectively, are among dozens... |
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| Yes, I want to make a comeback: Urmila Matondkar |
Mumbai, Oct 9: Her journey has been great and there is no time for regret, says Urmila Matondkar and adds that she is keen to “make a comeback” but will wait till she gets an exciting offer. “The journey has been great so far and there is no time for regret. So right now I am only looking for a good script. I am absolutely happy the way my career has shaped up,” the 38-year... |
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| Double-meaning dialogues? No way, says Johnny Lever |
Mumbai, Oct 9: Johnny Lever, one of the most sought after comedian in the 1990s, does not accept the current trend of double-meaning dialogues. “Many people are promoting it, they want to listen to double-meaning dialogues. Those who like, can see it; those who don’t want to, don’t. TV is in your control, watch a film if you wish to. But there is no solution,” the 62-... |
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| I'm excited about working with Sikander: Anupam Kher |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Veteran actor Anupam Kher is teaming up with his son Sikander on the big screen for Chandan Arora's new film, and says he is kicked about working with him. “It is a brilliant script that we are working on. But unfortunately, there is only this much I can reveal about the film as of now,” Anupam said. Sikander made his Bollywood debut with Woodstock Villa in 2008... |
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| Thanks to Prakash Jha, Esha Gupta buys her first car |
Mumbai, Oct 9: Model-turned-actress Esha Gupta says she has bought her first car from the money she earned from Prakash Jha's film Chakravyuh. Esha Gupta said : “I actually bought a car from his (Prakash Jha’s) money. I didn't have a car till Razz. Thanks to my makeup artist, he used to start a little early and pick me up from my residence and then drop me back home. Many a time even V... |
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| An ode to fearless women at WIFW |
New Delhi, Oct 9: Designers Gaurav Gupta and Namrata Joshipura paid an ode to the modern women through their collections at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer 2013. Gupta's collection titled "Cathode" showcased outfits, which were heavy on bright colours including pink and orange. And the use of neon and fluorescent lights on stage brought uniqueness to the show. T... |
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