Saturday, April 30, 2011
K V Kamath takes over as chairman of Infosys Techologies - The Times of India
K V Kamath takes over as chairman of Infosys Techologies - The Times of India: "K V Kamath on Saturday took over as chairman, Infosys Technologies from founder N R Narayana Murthy.
Murthy is due to retire on August 20 when he turns 65. Murthy has been central to Infosys ever since its founding in 1981 and his exit from the $6-billion company will mark a seminal moment"
Murthy is due to retire on August 20 when he turns 65. Murthy has been central to Infosys ever since its founding in 1981 and his exit from the $6-billion company will mark a seminal moment"
'Karunanidhi's entire family is involved in 2G scam' - Rediff.com News
'Karunanidhi's entire family is involved in 2G scam' - Rediff.com News: "Tearing into her arch-rival and Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's 'convoluted defence' of his daughter Kanimozhi on the 2G scam issue, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa on Saturday demanded that his entire family be chargesheeted 'if the interest of justice is to be met'.
'Karunanidhi has characteristically put forth a convoluted defence of his daughter,' she said in a statement while responding to the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief's strong defence of Kanimozhi, who was chargesheeted in the 2G case.
Describing as 'balderdash' Karunanidhi's contention that he was defending Kanimozhi for the sake of the party's image and that she was a party worker, Jayalalithaa wondered if he expected his party workers to believe this."
'Karunanidhi has characteristically put forth a convoluted defence of his daughter,' she said in a statement while responding to the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief's strong defence of Kanimozhi, who was chargesheeted in the 2G case.
Describing as 'balderdash' Karunanidhi's contention that he was defending Kanimozhi for the sake of the party's image and that she was a party worker, Jayalalithaa wondered if he expected his party workers to believe this."
Arunachal CM’s chopper goes missing
Arunachal CM’s chopper goes missing: "Reports said on Saturday a Pawan Hans helicopter with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu onboard has gone missing.
The chopper, which took off from Tawang at 9.50 am and was supposed to land in Itanagar at 11.30 am, is untraceable, sources said.
The A50 B-3 four-seater helicopter had two crew members and two passengers on board, including the CM."
The chopper, which took off from Tawang at 9.50 am and was supposed to land in Itanagar at 11.30 am, is untraceable, sources said.
The A50 B-3 four-seater helicopter had two crew members and two passengers on board, including the CM."
Hyderabad: MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi shot at by unidentified persons
Hyderabad: MLA shot at by unidentified persons: "Akbaruddin Owaisi, a sitting MLA of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMM), was shot at by unidentified persons in Hyderabad today, police said.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital in Santosh Nagar with severe injuries.
The incident took place when he was visiting his Chandrayangutta assembly constituency in the old city of Hyderabad."
He was rushed to a nearby hospital in Santosh Nagar with severe injuries.
The incident took place when he was visiting his Chandrayangutta assembly constituency in the old city of Hyderabad."
Friday, April 29, 2011
Jobs for 2 lakh in Metro Rail project | Larsen & Toubro | | Indian Express
Jobs for 2 lakh in Metro Rail project | Larsen & Toubro | | Indian Express: "L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd (L&TMRHL) is expected to create direct and indirect employment to over two lakh workers in the state. Once operational, the project is also expected to attract investments of about Rs 40,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore."
Rs 400-crore bungalows: Where billionaires live! - Rediff.com Business
Rs 400-crore bungalows: Where billionaires live! - Rediff.com Business: "When Ghanshyam Das Birla built a house at Albuquerque Road, and invited Mahatma Gandhi to live in it, little could he have imagined that one day it would be called Tees January Marg.
Home to Birla House, Gandhi Smriti, National Defence College and The Claridges hotel, Tees January Marg now has a fancy new home with a swimming pool and the signature lawn of a colonial bungalow -- the house that the Ruias have built.
Brothers Shashi and Ravi Ruia had clearly no better way of announcing their arrival at the high table of Indian business than building a home in Lutyens Delhi."
Home to Birla House, Gandhi Smriti, National Defence College and The Claridges hotel, Tees January Marg now has a fancy new home with a swimming pool and the signature lawn of a colonial bungalow -- the house that the Ruias have built.
Brothers Shashi and Ravi Ruia had clearly no better way of announcing their arrival at the high table of Indian business than building a home in Lutyens Delhi."
How sexy are your underarms? | Life and style | The Guardian
How sexy are your underarms? | Life and style | The Guardian: "On any given day, before I leave my flat, I do three things: first, I check my teeth for stray poppy seeds. Then I have a quick look at my hair, making sure my afro is even on all sides. And last, but by no means least, I check my underarms. If this were true, I'd be one of the 77% of women who, according to Nivea, 'feel sexier when their underarms look good'. Because if there's one part of the body that the idea of my sexiness hinges on, it's my armpits. Obviously."
K Balachander receives Dada Saheb Phalke award
K Balachander receives Dada Saheb Phalke award: "The highest and most prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for 2010 has gone to noted writer, producer and director K Balachander. KB (80), as he is affectionately known, is the first trendsetter of Tamil cinema in the 60's and 70s"
Sarah Burton is Kate Middleton's secret designer - The Times of India
Sarah Burton is Kate's secret designer - The Times of India: "Now, a tantalising clue may have inadvertently revealed the designer.
Rumours are that the mystery woman, who was spotted on Thursday rushing into The Goring Hotel, where Middleton is spending her last night as a single lady, might be Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen."
Rumours are that the mystery woman, who was spotted on Thursday rushing into The Goring Hotel, where Middleton is spending her last night as a single lady, might be Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen."
Rajinikanth in hospital with stomach infection
Rajinikanth in hospital with stomach infection: "Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to hospital with a stomach infection, said his wife, Latha. She stressed his fans have no reason to panic"
Rajinikanth hospitalised after BP trouble : South: India Today
Rajinikanth hospitalised after BP trouble : South: India Today: "South Indian superstar Rajinikanth was admitted to a hospital following some blood pressure problems, sources said on Friday."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sony Pictures to make royal wedding movie
Sony Pictures to make royal wedding movie: "Sony Pictures has won a bidding war to make a royal wedding-themed movie about an American girl marrying a prince in UK."
Royal wedding: Thousands gather to watch the marriage of Kate and William | UK news | guardian.co.uk
Royal wedding: Thousands gather to watch the marriage of Kate and William | UK news | guardian.co.uk: "Thousands of well wishers have lined the mile-and-a-half route to Westminster Abbey to celebrate the marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the throne, and Catherine Middleton today."
'The web of matrimony' | Radhika Oberoi 's Blog | itimes.com
'The web of matrimony' | Radhika Oberoi 's Blog | itimes.com: "I just turned 25; to me it meant a lot of things like newer accomplishments, better pay packet and I was acquiring the ability to question the irrationals and say ‘NO’. But to my parents, my age was not just a number, rather it was an alarm, as according to them, I was just about to enter the lot of the ‘leftover rejected’ girls who couldn’t manage a guy till now."
BBC News - World awaits Britain's royal wedding
BBC News - World awaits Britain's royal wedding: "Hundreds of millions of people around the world are expected to watch the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton on television.
More than 8,000 journalists have descended on London to jockey for positions outside London's Westminster Abbey for Friday's ceremony."
More than 8,000 journalists have descended on London to jockey for positions outside London's Westminster Abbey for Friday's ceremony."
Son of millionaire former Tory MP died after eating opium while on gap year to India | Mail Online
Son of millionaire former Tory MP died after eating opium while on gap year to India | Mail Online: "The son of a millionaire former Tory MP died after eating opium during a gap year trip to India, an inquest heard.
Adam Coombs, 19, was with school friend Ross Taylor in the Himalayan town of Manali - on the so-called hippy trail - when the pair decided to buy the drug.
Having failed to smoke the opiate, the teenager ate some instead and fell into a deep sleep from which he never woke, the coroner at the inquest was told.
After Mr Taylor couldn't wake him the next day he asked the landlady of the guesthouse they were staying at to summon an ambulance.
Ross, also 19, ended up carrying Adam outside where he was rushed to hospital in a motorised rickshaw. But Coombs was pronounced dead on May 28 last year."
Adam Coombs, 19, was with school friend Ross Taylor in the Himalayan town of Manali - on the so-called hippy trail - when the pair decided to buy the drug.
Having failed to smoke the opiate, the teenager ate some instead and fell into a deep sleep from which he never woke, the coroner at the inquest was told.
After Mr Taylor couldn't wake him the next day he asked the landlady of the guesthouse they were staying at to summon an ambulance.
Ross, also 19, ended up carrying Adam outside where he was rushed to hospital in a motorised rickshaw. But Coombs was pronounced dead on May 28 last year."
Elizabeth Hurley's boyfriend Shane Warne carries her Birkin as they continue Indian tour | Mail Online
Elizabeth Hurley's boyfriend Shane Warne carries her Birkin as they continue Indian tour | Mail Online: "She's only been dating Shane Warne for a matter of months but it seems the cricketer is already fully trained.
While Elizabeth Hurley was photographed arriving in Chandigarh with nine-year-old son Damian, Warne was seen tailing behind - carrying Hurley's tan leather Hermès Birkin.
Meanwhile, Hurley smiled for the cameras and held tightly to Damian's hand, putting the other hand in her jeans pocket instead of having to worry about carrying her own bag."
While Elizabeth Hurley was photographed arriving in Chandigarh with nine-year-old son Damian, Warne was seen tailing behind - carrying Hurley's tan leather Hermès Birkin.
Meanwhile, Hurley smiled for the cameras and held tightly to Damian's hand, putting the other hand in her jeans pocket instead of having to worry about carrying her own bag."
William and Kate's potential boltholes - gallery | Money | guardian.co.uk
William and Kate's potential boltholes - gallery | Money | guardian.co.uk: "After the glitz and glamour of their wedding, the next exciting thing on William and Kate's to-do list will be to find a romantic bolthole where they can escape the paparazzi and settle into the charming routine of married life. With that in mind, we've selected five enchanting properties that should appeal to the fledgling royals – or any well-heeled young newlyweds"
DreamWorks lines up WikiLeaks film based on Guardian book | Film | guardian.co.uk
DreamWorks lines up WikiLeaks film based on Guardian book | Film | guardian.co.uk: "Steven Spielberg's Hollywood studio looks set to oversee WikiLeaks: the Movie after securing the screen rights to WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy, the book by Guardian journalists David Leigh and Luke Harding."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Muslim actress branded 'slut' after posing nude - Hindustan Times
Muslim actress branded 'slut' after posing nude - Hindustan Times: "The nude pictures of a Muslim actress in the German May 2011 issue of Playboy are stirring up outrage in the Muslim community. Sila Sahin, a 25-year-old Turkish German living in Berlin, has been branded a ‘whore’ and a ‘western slut’ after appearing topless on the cover of the men's magazin"
Royal wedding final countdown: Middletons move to London with their finery | Mail Online
Royal wedding final countdown: Middletons move to London with their finery | Mail Online: "Kate Middleton and Prince William were back together today to hold last-minute rehearsals as the final countdown to Friday's Royal Wedding got under way.
Miss Middleton drove from the family home in Bucklebury to Clarence House, where the couple were said to have met the Dean of Westminster Abbey for a run-through of the wedding service.
Showing no sign of nerves, the 29-year-old bride-to-be, dressed in a demure cream suit, set off from Berkshire at 8.45am -- the last time she will leave home as a single woman -- with only her police protection officer for company.
She greeted her fiancé, 28, at his London residence for the meeting with Dr John Hall, who will conduct the service and be the first to welcome her when she arrives at the abbey with her father on Friday."
Miss Middleton drove from the family home in Bucklebury to Clarence House, where the couple were said to have met the Dean of Westminster Abbey for a run-through of the wedding service.
Showing no sign of nerves, the 29-year-old bride-to-be, dressed in a demure cream suit, set off from Berkshire at 8.45am -- the last time she will leave home as a single woman -- with only her police protection officer for company.
She greeted her fiancé, 28, at his London residence for the meeting with Dr John Hall, who will conduct the service and be the first to welcome her when she arrives at the abbey with her father on Friday."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sathya Sai Baba interred at Prashanthi Nilayam
The Hindu : News / National : Sathya Sai Baba interred at Prashanthi Nilayam: "Sathya Sai Baba, whose message of universal love and brotherhood attracted millions of followers across the globe, was on Wednesday interred at the very spot from where he used to meet and address his disciples for years."
MNS targets Amitabh Bachchan again, stalls shooting of Bbuddah - The Times of India
MNS targets Amitabh Bachchan again, stalls shooting of Bbuddah - The Times of India: "Members of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena targeted Amitabh Bachchan again on Tuesday by disrupting the shooting of a film being produced by the actor's AB Corp."
BBC News - Shoe hurled at Commonwealth Games chief Suresh Kalmadi
BBC News - Shoe hurled at Commonwealth Games chief Suresh Kalmadi: "An unidentified man has thrown a shoe at Suresh Kalmadi, the disgraced former chief of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in the Indian capital, Delhi.
Mr Kalmadi was being taken to court in the city when the would-be assailant struck. The shoe missed its target."
Mr Kalmadi was being taken to court in the city when the would-be assailant struck. The shoe missed its target."
No godman could match Satya Sai Baba's name and fame
No godman could match Satya Sai Baba's name and fame: "From ordinary believers to the President of India, his clout spread far and wide but controversy also followed Puttaparthi Satya Sai Baba all along.
India had, and has, several godmen but none could match his name and fame.
In fact, Satya Sai Baba's influence had no barriers as his millions of followers spanned the globe.
Top-ranking politicians including prime ministers, Union ministers, governors, chief ministers, filmstars, sportspersons, industrialists and virtually the 'who's who' of the country rank among the high-profile devotees of the Baba."
India had, and has, several godmen but none could match his name and fame.
In fact, Satya Sai Baba's influence had no barriers as his millions of followers spanned the globe.
Top-ranking politicians including prime ministers, Union ministers, governors, chief ministers, filmstars, sportspersons, industrialists and virtually the 'who's who' of the country rank among the high-profile devotees of the Baba."
‘Mukesh Ambani's house gets 5 lakh litres of water a month'
The Hindu : Today's Paper / NATIONAL : ‘Mukesh Ambani's house gets 5 lakh litres of water a month': "The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai supplies nearly five lakh litres of water to Reliance industries' chairperson and managing director Mukesh Ambani's house ‘Antilia' every month, the reply to a question under the Right to Information Act has revealed.
‘Antilia' is Mr. Ambani's 27-floor house in south Mumbai. It, reportedly, is one of the most expensive personal residences in the world."
‘Antilia' is Mr. Ambani's 27-floor house in south Mumbai. It, reportedly, is one of the most expensive personal residences in the world."
Monday, April 25, 2011
British media lavishes praise on Sai Baba
British media lavishes praise on Sai Baba: "British media today described Sathya Sai Baba, who passed away in Andhra Pradesh's Puttaparthi on Sunday, as one of the most enigmatic and remarkable religious figures of the last century"
Deepika, Siddharth lip-lock in public: Wonder Woman - Who are you today?
Deepika, Siddharth lip-lock in public: Wonder Woman - Who are you today?: "Deepika Padukone has sealed her love for Kingfisher scion Siddharth Mallya with a kiss in an overtly public display of affection."
Great Soul: Joseph Lelyveld
Flipkart.com: Great Soul: Joseph Lelyveld (9789350290583): "A highly original, stirring book on Mahatma Gandhi that deepens our sense of his achievements and disappointments. This is a vital, brilliant reconsideration of Gandhi’s extraordinary struggles on two continents, of his fierce but, finally, unfulfilled hopes, and of his ever-evolving legacy, which more than six decades after his death still ensures his place as India’s social conscience – and not just India’s.
About the Author
Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph Lelyveld worked with the New York Times for nearly four decades, ending up as executive editor from 1994 to 2001. His book on apartheid, Move Your Shadow: South Africa, Black and White, won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction. He lives in New York."
About the Author
Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph Lelyveld worked with the New York Times for nearly four decades, ending up as executive editor from 1994 to 2001. His book on apartheid, Move Your Shadow: South Africa, Black and White, won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction. He lives in New York."
Amitabh Bachchan to host KBC 5 | Deccan Chronicle
Amitabh Bachchan to host KBC 5 | Deccan Chronicle: "Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be hosting the fifth season of the popular and hit reality game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.
'Preparing now for KBC next season starting I think in a few months... creative and promo discussions today ... very interesting,' Bachchan said on micro-blogging site Twitter yesterday."
'Preparing now for KBC next season starting I think in a few months... creative and promo discussions today ... very interesting,' Bachchan said on micro-blogging site Twitter yesterday."
Simon Cowell X Factor guru to direct Royal Wedding TV coverage | The Sun |News|Royal Wedding
Simon Cowell X Factor guru to direct Royal Wedding TV coverage | The Sun |News|Royal Wedding: "SIMON Cowell's X Factor stage manager has been drafted in to direct television coverage of Friday's glittering Royal Wedding.
Diccon Ramsay, 27, will aim to film every detail as Prince William, 28, weds 29-year-old Kate Middleton."
Diccon Ramsay, 27, will aim to film every detail as Prince William, 28, weds 29-year-old Kate Middleton."
Bollywood pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba - Rediff.com Movies
Bollywood pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba - Rediff.com Movies: "Spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba passed away at a hospital in Puttaparthi on Sunday morning. Quite a few Bollywood stars, who were his followers, paid tribute to him on twitter.
Amitabh Bachchan recalled his experience with the Guru: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Satya Sai baba ..sent me 'vibhuti' at the time of Coolie accident .. on getting well visited him.'"
Amitabh Bachchan recalled his experience with the Guru: 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Satya Sai baba ..sent me 'vibhuti' at the time of Coolie accident .. on getting well visited him.'"
Suresh Kalmadi arrested by CBI in CWG scam case - IBNLive.com -
Kalmadi arrested by CBI in CWG scam case - IBNLive.com -: "Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for irregularities in a Commonwealth Games corruption case.
He has been arrested under Sections 120 B and 420 (criminal conspiracy and cheating) of the Indian Penal Code in the Commonwealth Games Time Scoring Equipment scam.CBI spokesperson Dharini Mishra said that Kalmadi has been arrested for irregularities in the Time Scoring contract. Kalmadi will be produced in the Patiala Court on Tuesday."
He has been arrested under Sections 120 B and 420 (criminal conspiracy and cheating) of the Indian Penal Code in the Commonwealth Games Time Scoring Equipment scam.CBI spokesperson Dharini Mishra said that Kalmadi has been arrested for irregularities in the Time Scoring contract. Kalmadi will be produced in the Patiala Court on Tuesday."
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Cricket’s god Sachin Tendulkar to pay homage to Sathya Sai
Cricket’s god Sachin Tendulkar to pay homage to Sathya Sai: "Cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar, an ardent devotee of Sai Baba, visited the Prashanti Nilayam on Monday to pay homage to his ‘Guru’ Sri Sathya Sai. He was accompanied by his wife Anjali Tedulkar as the teary eyed couple saw their spiritual mentor for the last time."
In our increasingly sexualised society, the pressure to be a domestic nymphette has never been greater, says LINDA KELSEY. | Mail Online
In our increasingly sexualised society, the pressure to be a domestic nymphette has never been greater, says LINDA KELSEY. | Mail Online: "When my menopause began three years ago, just as my marriage was ending, I assumed that sexual passion would never be more than a distant memory.
At first it felt almost unseemly that, as a woman in my 50s, I should expect — or even hope — to find sexual fulfilment again. And in any case, my libido had been in decline for years.
I had lost or repressed sexual feeling to the point where I had almost convinced myself I didn’t much care about sex any more."
At first it felt almost unseemly that, as a woman in my 50s, I should expect — or even hope — to find sexual fulfilment again. And in any case, my libido had been in decline for years.
I had lost or repressed sexual feeling to the point where I had almost convinced myself I didn’t much care about sex any more."
Thousands of devotees rush to pay homage to Sathya Sai - Hindustan Times
Thousands of devotees rush to pay homage to Sathya Sai - Hindustan Times: "Top political leaders, Bollywood personalities, sportsmen and lakhs of devotees are rushing to Puttaparthi to pay homage to Sathya Sai Baba. The spiritual leader passed away on Sunday. Sachin Tendulkar is expected to reach Puttaparthi today"
Indian guru's death sparks a scramble over his £5bn empire - Asia, World - The Independent
Indian guru's death sparks a scramble over his £5bn empire - Asia, World - The Independent: "The death of a self-proclaimed holy man from southern India has thrown millions of his supporters around the world into mourning and set off speculation as to who will inherit the leadership of his network, said to be worth at least £5bn.
Thousands of police had been standing by in the state of Andhra Pradesh as the health of the Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba gradually got worse, after he was hospitalised a month ago and needed breathing support and dialysis."
Thousands of police had been standing by in the state of Andhra Pradesh as the health of the Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba gradually got worse, after he was hospitalised a month ago and needed breathing support and dialysis."
The 5 Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings - Arun Nayar - Zimbio
The 5 Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings - Arun Nayar - Zimbio: "Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley wed Indian businessman Arun Nayar in March 2007 in an extravagant double ceremony with festivities spanning eight days. Some 300 guests, including Elton John and designer Valentino, attended the first ceremony, held in the medieval Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. Hurley wore a traditional chiffon gown designed by good friend Donatella Versace. A second, traditional Hindu ceremony was held in the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, where the palace-view Maharani suit costs upward of $10,000 a night."
Timeline: Sathya Sai Baba’s life and contribution | MF Monitor
Timeline: Sathya Sai Baba’s life and contribution | MF Monitor: "March 8, 1940 — 14-year-old Sathya was supposedly stung by a scorpion in Uravakonda, a nearby town and was unconscious for hours. He woke up laughing and weeping and singing that changed his life, according to his brother Seshama Raju."
How Sathya Sai Baba inspired a million lives - Rediff.com News
How Sathya Sai Baba inspired a million lives - Rediff.com News: "From ordinary believers to the President of India, his clout spread far and wide but controversy also followed Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba all along.
India had, and has, several godmen but none could match his name and fame. In fact, Sathya Sai Baba's influence had no barriers as his millions of followers spanned the globe.
Top-ranking politicians including prime ministers, Union ministers, governors, chief ministers, filmstars, sportspersons, industrialists and virtually the 'who's who' of the country rank among the high-profile devotees of the Baba."
India had, and has, several godmen but none could match his name and fame. In fact, Sathya Sai Baba's influence had no barriers as his millions of followers spanned the globe.
Top-ranking politicians including prime ministers, Union ministers, governors, chief ministers, filmstars, sportspersons, industrialists and virtually the 'who's who' of the country rank among the high-profile devotees of the Baba."
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Spiritual guru to miracle man: Sathya Sai's life - India News - IBNLive
Spiritual guru to miracle man: Sathya Sai's life - India News - IBNLive: "One of India's most famous spiritual leaders, who counted a worldwide following of millions including top diplomats, sports icons and film stars, led a life dedicated to philanthropy marred by the occasional controversies.
Sathya Sai, or Sathya Sai Baba, as he was fondly known among followers, passed away at the intensive care unit of a hospital funded by his organisation in the town of Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh where thousands of devotees gathered to pay their last respects. He was 85.
Sathya Sai, whose devotees believe him to be an incarnation of God in human form, has a following believed to be over six millions in India and abroad.
Regarded as the god man of the god men, Sathya Sai, led a life full of claimed miracles for over 70 years. He was also a spiritual leader, educator, and philanthropist."
Sathya Sai, or Sathya Sai Baba, as he was fondly known among followers, passed away at the intensive care unit of a hospital funded by his organisation in the town of Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh where thousands of devotees gathered to pay their last respects. He was 85.
Sathya Sai, whose devotees believe him to be an incarnation of God in human form, has a following believed to be over six millions in India and abroad.
Regarded as the god man of the god men, Sathya Sai, led a life full of claimed miracles for over 70 years. He was also a spiritual leader, educator, and philanthropist."
After Sai Baba, what? His entire town is asking that question
After Sai Baba, what? His entire town is asking that question: "There is a surreal feeling about the town of Puttaparthi, the birthplace of godman Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Something sanitized, a distinct lack of the hum and buzz you normally associate with human enterprise. You can see this in the vacant gaze on the faces of so many people who busy around the town in spotless white in between their meditation sessions."
Jolie signs $10mn Louis Vuitton endorsement deal
Jolie signs $10mn Louis Vuitton endorsement deal: "Hollywood beauty Angelina Jolie has reportedly signed a worldwide endorsement deal with Louis Vuitton."
Andhra Pradesh to get more tech seats | Deccan Chronicle
Andhra Pradesh to get more tech seats | Deccan Chronicle: "The number of seats in prominent engineering colleges in the state is set to increase significantly this year."
Friday, April 22, 2011
Sathya Sai Baba's devotees pray for a miracle - Rediff.com News
Sathya Sai Baba's devotees pray for a miracle - Rediff.com News: "With the health condition of Sathya Sai Baba continuing to be critical, hundreds of devotees of Sathya Sai Baba from across the country on Friday conducted special prayers in Puttaparthi for the speedy recovery of the spiritual leader."
My job is to entertain people: Gayle - Rediff Sports
My job is to entertain people: Gayle - Rediff Sports: "After blazing his way to an unbeaten century off only 55 balls, Chris Gayle didn't show any inhibitions in admitting that he is an entertainer whom the people would love to watch."
Egyptian activist Wael Ghonim visits Silicon Valley to drum up support | abc7news.com
Egyptian activist Wael Ghonim visits Silicon Valley to drum up support | abc7news.com: "He went from corporate manager to activist and now the man credited with sparking the Egyptian revolution is in the Bay Area. After becoming the face of the democracy movement, Wael Ghonim sets his sights on a new mission.
'I'm just an Egyptian who thought of doing something in a different way,' said Ghonim.
Ghonim is many things: a Google exec, an activist, and he's even at the top of Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. He earned that honor because of the political revolution in Egypt that led to the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak."
'I'm just an Egyptian who thought of doing something in a different way,' said Ghonim.
Ghonim is many things: a Google exec, an activist, and he's even at the top of Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. He earned that honor because of the political revolution in Egypt that led to the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak."
Earth Day 2011: Get Involved (PHOTOS)
Earth Day 2011: Get Involved (PHOTOS): "While every day should be Earth Day, only one day of the year has been designated as such. Thus, let's take this opportunity to participate in activities and embrace practices that we should continue year-round.
By choosing to live a green lifestyle, you will not only be improving the environment, but also your health and the well-being of generations to come.
What are you doing this Earth Day? Add your activity to the slideshow below, or tweet it to us using the hashtag #EarthDayFun."
By choosing to live a green lifestyle, you will not only be improving the environment, but also your health and the well-being of generations to come.
What are you doing this Earth Day? Add your activity to the slideshow below, or tweet it to us using the hashtag #EarthDayFun."
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Review: Abhishek-Bipasha starrer ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ packs a powerful punch!
Review: Abhishek-Bipasha starrer ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ packs a powerful punch!: "After his ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’ fiasco, Abhishek Bachchan makes a great comeback with Rohan Sippy’s racy crime thriller ‘Dum Maaro Dum’.
Also starring Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubati, Aditya Pancholi, Prateik Babbar, Anaitha Nair and Govind Namdeo, ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ portrays the struggle of ACP Vishnu Kamath (Abhishek), who is entrusted with the task of cleaning up the flourishing drug cartel in Goa. Vishnu, who has been struggling with personal demons and a crumbling career, seeks his last redemption through this arduous mission, where he is pitted against drug lord Lorsa Biscuta (Aditya), sold out cops and innocents (Bipasha, Prateik) trapped in the vicious circle of drugs."
Also starring Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubati, Aditya Pancholi, Prateik Babbar, Anaitha Nair and Govind Namdeo, ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ portrays the struggle of ACP Vishnu Kamath (Abhishek), who is entrusted with the task of cleaning up the flourishing drug cartel in Goa. Vishnu, who has been struggling with personal demons and a crumbling career, seeks his last redemption through this arduous mission, where he is pitted against drug lord Lorsa Biscuta (Aditya), sold out cops and innocents (Bipasha, Prateik) trapped in the vicious circle of drugs."
Brain illness could have affected Stalin's actions, secret diaries reveal - Europe, World - The Independent
Brain illness could have affected Stalin's actions, secret diaries reveal - Europe, World - The Independent: "It's one of the great questions of history, and indeed philosophy: what does it take to create a Hitler or a Stalin? What circumstances does it require to produce such evil? Newly released diaries from one of Joseph Stalin's personal doctors suggest that, in Stalin's case, illness could have helped to contribute to the paranoia and ruthlessness of his rule over the Soviet Union."
RGV lets out the climax of DMD via sms; takes a dig at AB Jr
RGV lets out the climax of DMD via sms; takes a dig at AB Jr: "Abhishek Bachchan’s latest film ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ seems to be jinxed right from the onset. Even before the film has released, the project has drawn flak from various quarters. Now a new woe has emerged for DMD in the form of Ram Gopal Varma."
William-Kate wedding: The frenzy in PHOTOS - Rediff.com News
William-Kate wedding: The frenzy in PHOTOS - Rediff.com News: "April 29 -- that's the date that people around the world are waiting for. The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be the biggest royal occasion in 30 years in Britain.
Hectic preparations are on for next week's grandest royal wedding since William's parents Prince Charles -- the heir to Queen Elizabeth II -- married Princess Diana on June 21, 1981. A worldwide television audience of two billion people is set to watch the event live.
Around 1,900 guests, including foreign royals and celebrities, are heading to London for the service, while British police have launched a massive security operation to guard against the threat of terror attacks."
Hectic preparations are on for next week's grandest royal wedding since William's parents Prince Charles -- the heir to Queen Elizabeth II -- married Princess Diana on June 21, 1981. A worldwide television audience of two billion people is set to watch the event live.
Around 1,900 guests, including foreign royals and celebrities, are heading to London for the service, while British police have launched a massive security operation to guard against the threat of terror attacks."
Why THEY won't let Hazare's campaign succeed - Rediff.com News
Why THEY won't let Hazare's campaign succeed - Rediff.com News: "Sheela Bhatt analyses the aftermath of the Anna Hazare fast in New Delhi and says that war has broken out at multiple levels over the Lokpal bill.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while returning from Kazakhstan's capital Astana to New Delhi, was asked, 'In the last few months, you have come under lot of attack from civil society. How much has the last few months disturbed you personally?'
He responded, 'Well I am not disturbed but I have always believed when winter comes, can spring be far behind!'
It seems Dr Singh is unrealistically hopeful.
It can be safely said that neither the ongoing summer nor the monsoons that follow are likely to bring the bounce of spring to his government. To size-up prime minister's hopes, just watch how this government is reacting to the Anna Hazare phenomenon.
The war has broken out at multiple levels over the Lokpal issue."
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while returning from Kazakhstan's capital Astana to New Delhi, was asked, 'In the last few months, you have come under lot of attack from civil society. How much has the last few months disturbed you personally?'
He responded, 'Well I am not disturbed but I have always believed when winter comes, can spring be far behind!'
It seems Dr Singh is unrealistically hopeful.
It can be safely said that neither the ongoing summer nor the monsoons that follow are likely to bring the bounce of spring to his government. To size-up prime minister's hopes, just watch how this government is reacting to the Anna Hazare phenomenon.
The war has broken out at multiple levels over the Lokpal issue."
GasHole: What the oil companies don’t want you to know — RT
GasHole: What the oil companies don’t want you to know — RT: "April 20, 2011 marks the one year anniversary of the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill. A year later the region continues to suffer the aftermath, new rules on the industry have not been passed, gas prices are up and some politicians want to drill more.
Scott D. Roberts, the filmmaker behind “GasHole” explained that the oil industry continues to pollute, more than we know, and absolutely nothing has changed since the spill."
Scott D. Roberts, the filmmaker behind “GasHole” explained that the oil industry continues to pollute, more than we know, and absolutely nothing has changed since the spill."
Is John Abraham secretly dating Deepika Padukone?
Is John Abraham secretly dating Deepika Padukone?: "Bollywood hunk John Abraham has found a new ‘friend’ in Deepika Padukone just days after his split with Bong bombshell Bipasha Basu."
One in seven couples nearing retirement has second home | Mail Online
One in seven couples nearing retirement has second home | Mail Online: "One in seven couples in their fifties and early sixties owns a second home, official figures revealed yesterday.
On average, they have nearly £250,000 of ‘money’ tied up in their second homes – excluding any mortgages on them.
This property wealth doesn’t include the value of their main residence.
The figures, from the Office for National Statistics, offer an insight into the second home ownership of this exclusive group."
On average, they have nearly £250,000 of ‘money’ tied up in their second homes – excluding any mortgages on them.
This property wealth doesn’t include the value of their main residence.
The figures, from the Office for National Statistics, offer an insight into the second home ownership of this exclusive group."
Rich 'should be forced to aid poor' - Home News, UK - The Independent
Rich 'should be forced to aid poor' - Home News, UK - The Independent: "Rich and powerful people should be required by law to spend some time every year helping the poor and needy, the Archbishop of Canterbury suggested today.
Rowan Williams said a return to the medieval tradition when monarchs ritually washed the feet of the poor would serve to remind politicians and bankers what should be the purpose of their wealth and power."
Rowan Williams said a return to the medieval tradition when monarchs ritually washed the feet of the poor would serve to remind politicians and bankers what should be the purpose of their wealth and power."
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Rs 1.25 lakh for a small peg!
Rs 1.25 lakh for a small peg!: "Surprised? Well, believe it or not, that is exactly how much a 30ml peg of Remy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl would cost you at the Library Bar at The Leela Palace that opened at Chanakyapuri in the Capital on Monday. Add taxes to that and the amount goes up even further."
India succeeds launching satellites after 2 GSLV failures - PTI -
India succeeds launching satellites after 2 GSLV failures - PTI -: "In a morale-boosting success for its space programme after two consecutive GSLV setbacks, India today put into orbit its sophisticated remote sensing satellite Resourcesat-2 and two micro satellites carried onboard its workhorse PSLV-C16 rocket from here."
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Kate Middleton's family: Just how rich are the Middletons? | Mail Online
Kate Middleton's family: Just how rich are the Middletons? | Mail Online: "For a couple who own little more than a leg of a modest racehorse (it came sixth at Newbury on Friday) but have ambitions to increase their involvement in the Queen’s most passionate hobby, the news is good. Michael and Carole Middleton could be worth in the region of £30 million."
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan - Liz Hurley to cheer for Warne’s Royals
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan - Liz Hurley to cheer for Warne’s Royals: "British actress Elizabeth Hurley is all set to cheer for her current beau and Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne in the Indian Premier League. British actor Elizabeth Hurley has confirmed she will return to a place just a few kilometers away from where she first tied the knot with businessman of Indian origin, Arun Nayar, a few years ago. However, the British beauty has a different agenda this time around - to spend quality time with the Aussie leg-spin legend. According to reliable sources, she will land in India with son Damian in the last week of April. In 2007, the Nayar-Hurley marriage grabbed the headlines for weeks together. Hurley had worked against all odds to tie the knot. But one never knows what’s hidden in the layers of time."
BBC News - Royal wedding: Kate Middleton coat of arms unveiled
BBC News - Royal wedding: Kate Middleton coat of arms unveiled: "Kate Middleton's family has had a coat of arms designed, which will feature on a souvenir royal wedding programme.
Her father Michael commissioned the heraldic design to mark his daughter's marriage to Prince William on 29 April."
Her father Michael commissioned the heraldic design to mark his daughter's marriage to Prince William on 29 April."
Royal wedding: Kate and William marriage live on YouTube - Telegraph
Royal wedding: Kate and William marriage live on YouTube - Telegraph: "The royal wedding will be broadcast live on YouTube after Prince William and Kate Middleton insisted they wanted their marriage to be the world’s most interactive public event."
‘Lokpal alone cannot stop corruption'
‘Lokpal alone cannot stop corruption': "PUBLIC interest lawyer Prashant Bhushan was nominated by Anna Hazare as one of the five civil society members to the 10-member committee constituted by the Central government to draft the new Lokpal Bill by June 30. With his father, former Law Minister Shanti Bhushan, also in the same committee, critics called it an instance of nepotism. Hazare, however, justified Prashant Bhushan's inclusion in the committee by saying that it was done in view of his legal expertise and his role in the drafting of the Jan Lokpal Bill. In this interview with Frontline, Prashant Bhushan keeps a considerable distance from the public adulation that greeted Hazare and his team following his successful fast. He offers an impartial critique of Hazare and his convictions, quite unmindful of the media's compliment that both he and Hazare are the new agents of change."
Restaurants change drink policies after toddlers given alcohol - Food & Drink, Life & Style - The Independent
Restaurants change drink policies after toddlers given alcohol - Food & Drink, Life & Style - The Independent: "Three family restaurant chains have changed their beverage policies and are retraining staff after two toddlers were served alcohol in separate incidents in the US."
Virat Kohli, Sarah Jane Dias is the latest ‘Bollycric’ item
Virat Kohli, Sarah Jane Dias is the latest ‘Bollycric’ item: "Cricketer Virat Kohli is the latest cricketer smitten by a smashing B-town diva. Buzz has it that former Miss India and now an actress, Sarah Jane Dias is dating the dashing player after they met recently through a common friend. The duo has been going around for a couple of months now and sources reveal that Virat and Sarah have been spotted at many dinner dates eventually affirming the rumour that they are definitely an item."
Monday, April 18, 2011
Riya Sen dating Sreesanth?
Riya Sen dating Sreesanth?: "According to the latest buzz, sultry Bollywood actress Riya Sen is dating S Sreesanth."
A worthless corrupt pursuit
A worthless corrupt pursuit: "NOT even a week after the spectacular final of the 2011 World Cup, the cricketers are back among us, not wearing the colours of their country and playing 50-over cricket, but dressed in the apparently arbitrary attire of their Twenty20 franchises.
Of course, it is the future"
Of course, it is the future"
Case against `Dum Maaro Dum` for indecency
Case against `Dum Maaro Dum` for indecency: "An advocate filed a case in the Allahabad High Court Monday seeking a ban on the film ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ on account of its 'obscene and indecent contents'.
Advocate Ashok Pande also sought a ban of public exhibition of the song 'Dum maaro Dum' of the film or to suitably modify it so that it 'falls within the purview of morality and decency'."
Advocate Ashok Pande also sought a ban of public exhibition of the song 'Dum maaro Dum' of the film or to suitably modify it so that it 'falls within the purview of morality and decency'."
Kochi Tuskers Kerala Stun Champions Chennai - Cricket World
Kochi Tuskers Kerala Stun Champions Chennai - Cricket World: "Ravi Jadeja played a starring role for the second match in a row as the Kochi Tuskers Kerala followed up a win over the Mumbai Indians with an equally impressive victory over reigning Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings."
Kochi Tuskers Kerala Stun Champions Chennai - Cricket World
Kochi Tuskers Kerala Stun Champions Chennai - Cricket World: "Ravi Jadeja played a starring role for the second match in a row as the Kochi Tuskers Kerala followed up a win over the Mumbai Indians with an equally impressive victory over reigning Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings."
Kate Middleton debuts high in new survey of the most attractive royals - NYPOST.com
Kate Middleton debuts high in new survey of the most attractive royals - NYPOST.com: "Kate Middleton's wedding is still 11 days away, but she has already been crowned the third most beautiful royal of all time -- surpassing even Princess Diana.
Her soon-to-be highness's high cheekbones and regal smile put her just below Princess Grace and Queen Rania of Jor dan on the rankings, according to a survey conducted by the social- network site Beautiful People.com."
Her soon-to-be highness's high cheekbones and regal smile put her just below Princess Grace and Queen Rania of Jor dan on the rankings, according to a survey conducted by the social- network site Beautiful People.com."
T-state announcement in May, say TRS - The Times of India
T-state announcement in May, say TRS - The Times of India: "True to his belief, the three-day Chandi Yagam, which TRS K Chandrasekhar Rao claimed that would help him in appeasing the gods in achieving separate T-state goal, might have done the trick. For, the TRS sources on Sunday claimed that they had received a 'fresh message' from the Centre that an official announcement in favour of T-state would be made in May."
CBI to investigate Maoist Azad's killing
CBI to investigate Maoist Azad's killing: "The encounter killing of Maoist leader Azad in July last year will now be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)."
BBC News - Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea 'inaccurate' - CBS
BBC News - Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea 'inaccurate' - CBS
The best-selling book Three Cups of Tea, which follows the author Greg Mortenson's mission to build schools across Central Asia, is filled with inaccuracies, a US documentary says.
The CBS 60 Minutes report alleges that his charitable foundation took credit for building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan which do not exist.
Happiness is shaped like a U, with middle-aged people the most gloomy, study shows | News.com.au
Happiness is shaped like a U, with middle-aged people the most gloomy, study shows | News.com.au: "PEOPLE'S happiness over their lifetime follows a U-shaped curve, with the young and the old the happiest and those in middle age the most unhappy, according to a new study.
Young people are carefree and optimistic about their future and dissatisfaction does not begin to kick in until they are in their late twenties, the research in UK newspaper the Daily Telegraph reveals."
Young people are carefree and optimistic about their future and dissatisfaction does not begin to kick in until they are in their late twenties, the research in UK newspaper the Daily Telegraph reveals."
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Deepika's hot skirt to benefit Salman's charity
Deepika's hot skirt to benefit Salman's charity: "Deepika Padukone's skirt goes under the hammer online. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Salman Khan's NGO Being Human. Coincidentally, the film she wears the garment in, is Abhishek Bachchan starrer, Dum Maaro Dum. And AB Jr is married to Sallu's ex Aishwarya Rai."
Biological Speculation, Suicidal Tendencies
Biological Speculation, Suicidal Tendencies: "What better way to prep for my stint with the mandatory media 3 ring circus as my film gets ready for release early next year, then by ranting at the media? Maybe a meta-rant?
I’ve noticed a number of recent articles, talking about the extent to which film PR matters, more so than ever before, and to the extent to which lies, fabrications are manufactured, choreographed and played out, all for a few more free column inches in the hope of putting more asses on seats.
Genuinely good stuff, really showing how all this is supplied in the name of news.
But what is intriguing is how not one of these articles has examined the demand side of it- to put it bluntly, why do editors and publishers go along with this, knowing all along that it is a sham? Do they believe these stories to be true- which seems unlikely, as they are now publishing pieces that take on the falsehood of the entire enterprise."
I’ve noticed a number of recent articles, talking about the extent to which film PR matters, more so than ever before, and to the extent to which lies, fabrications are manufactured, choreographed and played out, all for a few more free column inches in the hope of putting more asses on seats.
Genuinely good stuff, really showing how all this is supplied in the name of news.
But what is intriguing is how not one of these articles has examined the demand side of it- to put it bluntly, why do editors and publishers go along with this, knowing all along that it is a sham? Do they believe these stories to be true- which seems unlikely, as they are now publishing pieces that take on the falsehood of the entire enterprise."
After the Robber Barons - NYTimes.com
After the Robber Barons - NYTimes.com: "Is corruption the flip side of rapid economic growth? History appears to answer this provocative question with a heretical yes.
The exemplary instance is the Gilded Age in the United States, the era of the robber barons. It was a period of rapid growth, rampant corruption, rising wealth and income inequality."
The exemplary instance is the Gilded Age in the United States, the era of the robber barons. It was a period of rapid growth, rampant corruption, rising wealth and income inequality."
India outpaced China: Economist - Hindustan Times
India outpaced China: Economist - Hindustan Times: "The Indian economy may have outpaced China's growth rate in 2010, even if by a hair's breadth, according to the Economist. The article explains citing Central Statistical Organisation and IMF's World Economic Outlook data, released earlier this week, that after adjusting India's GDP"
Bollywood's Seduction Story! - Bollywood - Entertainment - News - Articles - MSN India
Bollywood's Seduction Story! - Bollywood - Entertainment - News - Articles - MSN India: "Being spoken about as the love-interest of their Bollywood counterparts seems to be passé these days for B-Town actresses. Instead it's the Hollywood hunks who're stealing the limelight and apparently, the hearts of our Bollywood hotties."
Idea worked, says model Poonam Pandey
Idea worked, says model Poonam Pandey: "Poonam Pandey became a household name, thanks to her promise to strip if India won the World Cup. While she didn`t quite get down to the act, the model says she was fully aware of what she was saying and enjoyed the public response.
'I took it as fun, but people made an issue out of that because I was an Indian girl and not allowed to do such things,' Poonam, 20, told IANS in an interview."
'I took it as fun, but people made an issue out of that because I was an Indian girl and not allowed to do such things,' Poonam, 20, told IANS in an interview."
Evangelical Christianity: Devils in high places - Lifestyle - DNA
Evangelical Christianity: Devils in high places - Lifestyle - DNA: "In his explosive new book The Armies Of God: A Study In Militant Christianity, British-born, Malaysia-based academic Iain Buchanan blows the lid off a subject that most scholars and journalists tend to shy away from: the rise of US evangelism as a force in global affairs."
Bollywood: Sexy and Basu are back - were they ever away? - Harrow Observer
Bollywood: Sexy and Basu are back - were they ever away? - Harrow Observer: "From fish and prawn curries to infinite sun, sea and sand, Bipasha Basu tells DEVANSH PATEL why Goa and Dum Maaro Dum lure her
BIPASHA Basu is the kind of gilr you can't blame your boyfriend for having a crush on. Everything about her - from the pin-up good looks and the brunette locks to the bombshell body and the deep, throaty voice - exudes sexiness."
BIPASHA Basu is the kind of gilr you can't blame your boyfriend for having a crush on. Everything about her - from the pin-up good looks and the brunette locks to the bombshell body and the deep, throaty voice - exudes sexiness."
Private theatres latest rage among India's richie rich - The Economic Times
Private theatres latest rage among India's richie rich - The Economic Times: "At Sachin Tendulkar's new home in Bandra, Mumbai, work is on at a furious pace. A 15 to 20-seater private theatre is part of the plan. By the time IPL-4 ends and before the Indian cricket team heads off for their West Indies tour, the master blaster could inaugurate the theatre with the other players."
Kalam hails India's solar power programme - The Economic Times
Kalam hails India's solar power programme - The Economic Times: "Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam has hailed India's recently launched programme for solar energy station that will generate 20,000 Megawatts power by the year 2020."
Group sex is like an Olympic event: Russell Brand - Entertainment - DNA
Group sex is like an Olympic event: Russell Brand - Entertainment - DNA: "Russell Brand has opened up about his past drug addiction and sexual deviancy and said that group sex was like an Olympic sport."
Forensic tests show CD was doctored: Prashant Bhushan
The Hindu : News / National : Forensic tests show CD was doctored: Prashant Bhushan
Prashant Bhushan, a member of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee, today said the CD carrying purported telephone conversation between his father Shanti Bhushan, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh was "doctored".
Prashant Bhushan, a member of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee, today said the CD carrying purported telephone conversation between his father Shanti Bhushan, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh was "doctored".
Pro-Telangana activists hurl eggs at Jaipal Reddy in Hyderabad - The Economic Times
Pro-Telangana activists hurl eggs at Jaipal Reddy in Hyderabad - The Economic Times: "n a major embarrassment for Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Jaipal Reddy , pro- Telangana activists hurled eggs at him during a public meeting in Hyderabad on Sunday."
Jaipur Foot to help sports star who lost leg
Manorama Online | Jaipur Foot to help sports star who lost leg: "Internationally acclaimed artificial limbs provider, Jaipur's Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), has volunteered to help sports star Arunima 'Sonu' Sinha, who lost her leg after being pushed out of a running train."
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Apply to Be an About.com Guide - Apply for freelance writer jobs
Apply to Be an About.com Guide - Apply for freelance writer jobs: "Below is a list of the topics we have available for application. Selecting a topic will bring up a description of the scope of the topic and some information on the types of articles we'd want you to produce during training. Once you've found a topic you'd like to apply for, click on the Next button at the bottom to continue the process."
Indians among most vacation deprived
Indians among most vacation deprived: "All work, no play' may be the credo India's young workforce swears by.
The youth may be India's demographic dividend, but they are also among the most vacation deprived in the world, a survey said on Tuesday.
According to a Vacation Deprivation survey, India has emerged as the fourth most vacation deprived country after Japan, the US and Australia"
The youth may be India's demographic dividend, but they are also among the most vacation deprived in the world, a survey said on Tuesday.
According to a Vacation Deprivation survey, India has emerged as the fourth most vacation deprived country after Japan, the US and Australia"
Nicolas Cage Arrested for Domestic Abuse - Movies, TV & Music - UsMagazine.com
Nicolas Cage Arrested for Domestic Abuse - Movies, TV & Music - UsMagazine.com: "The 47-year-old actor was arrested for domestic abuse on Saturday morning in New Orleans, TMZ reports. The identify of the victim is not yet know."
Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!
Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!: "Following protest from government employees and political parties in Telangana, the Andhra Pradesh government Saturday decided to keep on hold a controversial Government Order (GO) to enforce 'no work, no pay' policy for employees participating in strike for a separate Telangana state.
The state cabinet, which met here Saturday, decided to keep the GO 177 in abeyance in view of the objections being raised by the employees and leaders of various parties, including the ruling Congress party."
The state cabinet, which met here Saturday, decided to keep the GO 177 in abeyance in view of the objections being raised by the employees and leaders of various parties, including the ruling Congress party."
An education extraordinaire
An education extraordinaire: "Have you always envisioned mba professionals in suits and ties, working in glass cubicles and attending boardroom meetings? while this picture might be true for the majority of mba pass-outs, there are some who reassess their choices after their mba and go head first into an entirely new line of business. acting, stand-up comedy, politics, writing, anchoring television shows are def initely not regular choices for students of business, but they are careers where alumni of b-schools are coming out at the top of the batch. Anu Gulmohar and Nishita Mahajan speak to some of these folks who changed tracks midway, and explore where else an mba education can give a person an edge even outside of the corporate world"
Poker websites shut down by FBI in probe that could end online gambling | Mail Online
Poker websites shut down by FBI in probe that could end online gambling | Mail Online: "Three of the largest online poker sites have been shut down by the FBI in a probe that could bring about the death of the internet gambling industry.
Eleven people, including the owners of Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and PokerStars, were charged with bank fraud and money laundering.
In 2006, Congress passed a law prohibiting online gambling, but most of the leading sites found ways to work around the law using foreign banks. Prosecutors allege that in doing so they broke the law."
Eleven people, including the owners of Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and PokerStars, were charged with bank fraud and money laundering.
In 2006, Congress passed a law prohibiting online gambling, but most of the leading sites found ways to work around the law using foreign banks. Prosecutors allege that in doing so they broke the law."
JMM MLA's rate for Rajya Sabha vote: Rs 1 crore - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive
JMM MLA's rate for Rajya Sabha vote: Rs 1 crore - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "Votes of MLAs during Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand are bought and sold to ensure the victory of a particular candidate. An IBN-Cobrapost investigation has found that MLAs from various political parties in the state take money to vote for a particular candidate during elections."
Satya Sai Baba: | Waiting For A Miracle
www.outlookindia.com | Waiting For A Miracle: "Strains of ‘Sai Ram’ echo in the meditation hall of Prashanti Nilayam. Thousands of devotees sit in silence. They are praying for Sathya Sai Baba—or ‘Bhagwan’, as the godman is referred to—who is in a critical condition in the ICU of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences. The 84-year-old swami was admitted to the hospital on March 28 with respiratory, cardiac and kidney problems and is now on ventilator. The hospital has turned into a virtual fortress, with heavy police guard. Bulletins issued twice a day say he is responding to treatment despite multiple-organ failure. Brenda, a decade-old devotee from Ireland, sums up the mood of several thousands of the swami’s followers: “There’s no vacillating between hope and despair. There’s only hope.”"
Friday, April 15, 2011
Court directs probe into allegation against Srikrishna committee - India - DNA
Court directs probe into allegation against Srikrishna committee - India - DNA
A local court today directed the Punjagutta police here to investigate a private complaint which alleges that members of the justice Srikrishna committee surpassed its terms of reference, and hurt religious sentiments.
A local court today directed the Punjagutta police here to investigate a private complaint which alleges that members of the justice Srikrishna committee surpassed its terms of reference, and hurt religious sentiments.
Poonam Pandey strips for media - Hindustan Times
Poonam Pandey strips for media - Hindustan Times: "If you thought Poonam Pandey won't stand by her 'strip promise,' you are in for a big surprise. Poonam recently stripped for media. She unzipped her jacket revealing her black bikini top beneath."
Salman-Kangna's late night rendezvous - Hindustan Times
Salman-Kangna's late night rendezvous - Hindustan Times: "Seems like something is cooking between Kangna and Salman. Buzz is that Kangna visited Salman at midnight on the sets of his upcoming movie, Bodygaurd. The duo spent hours chatting and she was seen leaving from the sets in the actor's car early in the morning"
Jagan Reddy declares Rs 365 crore assets - The Times of India
Jagan Reddy declares Rs 365 crore assets - The Times of India: "Former MP and president of newly-floated YSR Congress Party Y S Jaganmohan Reddy is perhaps one of the richest politicians in India, with declared assets of Rs 365 crore. In 2009, Jagan had declared assets of Rs 77 crore."
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Shirley MacLaine's sex confession: 'I slept with 3 men in one day' | Mail Online
Shirley MacLaine's sex confession: 'I slept with 3 men in one day' | Mail Online: "As the older sister of Warren Beatty, you’d expect Shirley MacLaine to have a bit of a wild streak.
But even the great Hollywood lothario might blush at her latest confessions.
The Oscar-winning actress, now 76, has revealed she once slept with three men in the same day."
But even the great Hollywood lothario might blush at her latest confessions.
The Oscar-winning actress, now 76, has revealed she once slept with three men in the same day."
Home sweet home for Deccan
Home sweet home for Deccan: "After defeats in its first two matches, Deccan Chargers finally registered their first win of IPL 2011 — and indeed first ever win at home — as they crushed a surprisingly underwhelming Royal Challengers Bangalore outfit. Deccan’s 33-run win was achieved thanks to a strong batting effort built around former Bharat Chipli's 35-ball 61, and a display of searing pace and movement with the new ball that reduced the visitors to 29 for four. Dale Steyn and Manpreet Gony took three wickets each, and Ishant Sharma looked unplayable at times, often crossing the 150kph mark."
Match Report | Deccan Chargers v Bangalore Royal Challengers - 14th April 2011 | Sky Sports | Cricket News
Match Report | Deccan Chargers v Bangalore Royal Challengers - 14th April 2011 | Sky Sports | Cricket News: "Deccan Chargers finally registered their first home win in the Indian Premier League with a 33-run triumph over the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Bharat Chipli led the way with 61 not out off just 35 balls as the Chargers piled on 175-5 after being put into bat by their opponents."
Bharat Chipli led the way with 61 not out off just 35 balls as the Chargers piled on 175-5 after being put into bat by their opponents."
Chipli live: A treat to watch - Hindustan Times
Chipli live: A treat to watch - Hindustan Times: "When Bharat Chipli arrived for the Deccan Chargers’ selection trials ahead of IPL-4, he had few expectations, given the lack of form. The 28-year-old had last played a Ranji game for Karnataka in 2008 and the four opportunities he got for the Royal Challengers Bangalore"
Tips for creating an IT strategy, DIY-style | It strategy - InfoWorld
Tips for creating an IT strategy, DIY-style | It strategy - InfoWorld: "As CIO, I'm responsible for developing our IT strategy. I'm under pressure from my boss (the CFO) to create one, and I hear quite a few rumblings from the IT staff that they're impatient with our not having one, too."
New Statesman - What’s new about WikiLeaks?
New Statesman - What’s new about WikiLeaks?: "Once, at the time of a major popular upheaval, elites on different sides of the political divide feared the general population more than each other. The rising merchant classes may have opposed the more traditional, aristocratic nobility, but both sides feared the radical publishers who were stirring up the people past a point of no return. As one writer put it:
They have cast all the Mysteries and secrets of Government, both by Kings and Parliaments, before the vulgar (like Pearl before Swine), and have taught both the Souldiery and People to look so far into them as to ravel back all Governments, to the first principles of nature. They have made the People thereby so curious and so arrogant that they will never find humility enough to submit to a civil rule."
They have cast all the Mysteries and secrets of Government, both by Kings and Parliaments, before the vulgar (like Pearl before Swine), and have taught both the Souldiery and People to look so far into them as to ravel back all Governments, to the first principles of nature. They have made the People thereby so curious and so arrogant that they will never find humility enough to submit to a civil rule."
SHOCKING: How BPOs exploit young Indians! - Rediff Getahead
SHOCKING: How BPOs exploit young Indians! - Rediff Getahead: "With constant surveillance and monitored bathroom use, the BPO worker is not just partying says Shehzaad Nadeem
While offshoring is motivated by the prospect of significant cost-savings, many companies have reported substantial productivity gains, ranging from 15 to 25 percent.
Consultants McKinsey report that one 'British bank's call-center agents in India not only process 20 percent more transactions than their counterparts in the United Kingdom but also do so 3 percent more accurately'.
Gains can be accounted for by the fact that wages are lower and thus companies are able to spend more on supervision and training.
Workers may also be more motivated as the jobs have higher prestige in India than in the United States and United Kingdom."
While offshoring is motivated by the prospect of significant cost-savings, many companies have reported substantial productivity gains, ranging from 15 to 25 percent.
Consultants McKinsey report that one 'British bank's call-center agents in India not only process 20 percent more transactions than their counterparts in the United Kingdom but also do so 3 percent more accurately'.
Gains can be accounted for by the fact that wages are lower and thus companies are able to spend more on supervision and training.
Workers may also be more motivated as the jobs have higher prestige in India than in the United States and United Kingdom."
Gautam Adani India Inc's biggest wealth creator in FY11 - The Economic Times
Gautam Adani India Inc's biggest wealth creator in FY11 - The Economic Times: "What's common between Gautam Adani and Anil Ambani? Or Vikas Oberoi and Rama Prasad Goenka? Not much actually. The chairman of the Adani Group was the biggest wealth creator at the end of fiscal year 2011, doubling his wealth to Rs 33,211 crore by virtue of the Adanis' stakes in three listed companies.
Anil Ambani finds himself on top of the list of promoters who lost the most wealth in the April 2010-March 2011 period, the chairman of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group was poorer by Rs 10,841 crore."
Anil Ambani finds himself on top of the list of promoters who lost the most wealth in the April 2010-March 2011 period, the chairman of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group was poorer by Rs 10,841 crore."
HC Bench Watches Dum Maaro Dum Promos Ahead Of Hearing
HC Bench Watches Dum Maaro Dum Promos Ahead Of Hearing: "The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has moved the hearing on Rohan Sippy's forthcoming film Dum Maaro Dum to April 18."
Teen Maar does not get bigger than this - Entertainment - DNA
Teen Maar does not get bigger than this - Entertainment - DNA
He’s known as the Power Star of Telugu film industry and one look at the release plans of Teen Maar tells you why. The Pawan Kalyan-starrer is all set to release in a record 1,150 theatres across the globe today, creating a record in Tollywood.
And the producers expect to get their returns from the film in the opening weekend itself. “There will be 4,000 shows of Teen Maar on the first day and if all of them are houseful, the film will collect `8 crore. This is the biggest release for any hero in Tollywood till date,” says Ganesh Babu, the producer of the film.
I have just taken a small step in right direction: Valthaty - Hindustan Times
I have just taken a small step in right direction: Valthaty - Hindustan Times: "Paul Valthaty would have had little idea that his life would change overnight after his breathtaking show against the Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday. The 27-year-old however doesn't want to bask in the glory of a singular performance and would like to carry on the good work."
Amul Babies are strong and focused, tweets Tharoor
Amul Babies are strong and focused, tweets Tharoor: "While the entire Congress went hammer and tongs against Kerala Chief Minister V S Achutanandan's 'Amul Baby' remark against Rahul Gandhi, former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor says he does not find it insulting."
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Anna darshan for just Rs 600
Anna darshan for just Rs 600: "Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's model village Ralegansiddhi has become a tourist hot spot as operators cash in on burst in interest in him since the successful Lokpal Bill agitation in Delhi"
Controversial book on Gandhi new bestseller
Controversial book on Gandhi new bestseller: "Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India’
by Joseph Lelyveld - that created quite a storm in India - is the new bestseller on the non-fiction list. Jeffrey Archer`s ‘Only Time Will Tell’ continues to rule the fiction charts.
The top 10 in each category this week are:
Non-Fiction
1. Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India
Author: Joseph Lelyveld
Publisher: Harper Collins
Price: Rs.699"
by Joseph Lelyveld - that created quite a storm in India - is the new bestseller on the non-fiction list. Jeffrey Archer`s ‘Only Time Will Tell’ continues to rule the fiction charts.
The top 10 in each category this week are:
Non-Fiction
1. Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India
Author: Joseph Lelyveld
Publisher: Harper Collins
Price: Rs.699"
AP Govt employees taking part in protests to face action, IBN Live News
AP Govt employees taking part in protests to face action, IBN Live News: "The Andhra Pradesh Government today issued a Government Order (GO) that enables the authorities to take disciplinary action against employees who indulge in protests like non-cooperation and tool down, drawing a sharp criticism from pro-Telangana groups.Holding that the protests are not in public interest, the GO directed the authorities to furnish day-to-day reports on agitation programme to the Government.It asked them to monitor the employees, who sign in the attendance register and do not attend normal work, and also adopt the 'no work, no pay' policy strictly.Coming down heavily on the GO, TRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao said it is against the right of employees to protest."
Tendulkar named Wisden's leading cricketer for 2010 - The Times of India
Tendulkar named Wisden's leading cricketer for 2010 - The Times of India: "Wisden, regarded as the bible of cricket, has named Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar as the leading cricketer in the world for the year 2010.
The iconic batsman became the seventh recipient of the Wisden award after teammate Virender Sehwag, Australians Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne, England's Andrew Flintoff, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan and South African Jacques Kallis."
The iconic batsman became the seventh recipient of the Wisden award after teammate Virender Sehwag, Australians Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne, England's Andrew Flintoff, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan and South African Jacques Kallis."
India to resume cricket ties with Pakistan
The Hindu : News / National : India to resume cricket ties with Pakistan: "Continuing with the cricket diplomacy which was launched recently in Mohali when India and Pakistani cricket teams met for ICC World Cup semifinal clash, India has decided in principle to resume cricket ties with Pakistan."
Love worth fighting for: Three Aussie soldiers, a trio of Essex girls... and 10,500 miles between them | Mail Online
Love worth fighting for: Three Aussie soldiers, a trio of Essex girls... and 10,500 miles between them | Mail Online: "It has all the makings of a Hollywood hit. Three young Australian soldiers posted ten thousand miles from home fall in love with local girls, face a heart-wrenching tour of a war zone, and return to their homeland in glory - bringing their bright-eyed brides with them.
The trio of gunners from the Australian Artillery found love within weeks of arriving on a pre-tour training stint in Colchester, Essex and, after a whirlwind romance, the six are returning to Brisbane as couples.
The soldiers were among 15 gunners from the 105 Battery, 1 Regiment, Royal Regiment who moved to the army town in February last year before a tour of duty in Afghanistan."
The trio of gunners from the Australian Artillery found love within weeks of arriving on a pre-tour training stint in Colchester, Essex and, after a whirlwind romance, the six are returning to Brisbane as couples.
The soldiers were among 15 gunners from the 105 Battery, 1 Regiment, Royal Regiment who moved to the army town in February last year before a tour of duty in Afghanistan."
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
I try to eat healthy: Liz Hurley
I try to eat healthy: Liz Hurley: "British model-actress Elizabeth Hurley has a famously strict fitness regime but says that even she frequently 'falls by the wayside'."
Karat sees strong undercurrent against DMK
The Hindu : Front Page : Karat sees strong undercurrent against DMK: "The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is confident that the AIADMK-led alliance is poised to wrest power from the DMK in Tamil Nadu and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) has an edge over the UDF in the Kerala."
China downplays bilateral differences ahead of BRICS meet
The Hindu : News / National : China downplays bilateral differences ahead of BRICS meet: "Chinese officials have played down differences with India over defence exchanges and stapled visas ahead of this week's BRICS summit in southern China, saying the two countries would continue talks over the issues but indicating any resolution remained unlikely."
Hot Stone Therapy for the Face | eHow.com
Hot Stone Therapy for the Face | eHow.com: "According to University of New Hampshire Health Services, hot stone therapy is a therapeutic treatment that makes use of dark-colored, smooth stones that are heated in hot water. Upon reaching the right temperature, the stones are applied to areas of the body. Hot stone therapy can be used on the face to relax the face muscles and relieve stress. Many people consider hot stone therapy to be a form of massage, in which the stones are used to apply pressure."
Poetry for Everyday Life - NYTimes.com
Poetry for Everyday Life - NYTimes.com: "Here’s a clunky but unremarkable sentence that appeared in the British press before the last national election: “Britain’s recovery from the worst recession in decades is gaining traction, but confused economic data and the high risk of hung Parliament could yet snuff out its momentum.”"
Ra. One - A 150 crores affair? The real picture
Ra. One - A 150 crores affair? The real picture: "Ever since Ra.One was announced, there have been speculations galore around its scale and budget. Though the makers never went on the records when it came to the budget spent on the film, insiders from trade did peg this Shah Rukh Khan starrer to be costliest ever with the making costs comfortably crossing the 100 crores mark. Now that the First Look of the film is out, all doubts around the film being the most expensive ever have been quashed."
Rana Daggubati is Sonam Kapoor's brother - Entertainment - DNA
Rana Daggubati is Sonam Kapoor's brother - Entertainment - DNA: "Actress Sonam Kapoor is apparently shocked about the latest rumours that link her up with actor Rana Daggubati, whom she considers her brother."
Monday, April 11, 2011
Only praised development efforts of Modi, Nitish: Hazare - Yahoo! News
Only praised development efforts of Modi, Nitish: Hazare - Yahoo! News: "Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Sunday sought to 'clarify' that he was opposed to communalism even as he had praised chief ministers Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar for their developmental efforts.
After praising the two at a press conference, Hazare issued a statement 'to clarify' on the 'misinterpreted' line.
'On a question asked in my press conference today, I praised only the developmental work done by Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in rural areas. Alongside, I clarified that I am equally opposed to any form of communal disharmony."
After praising the two at a press conference, Hazare issued a statement 'to clarify' on the 'misinterpreted' line.
'On a question asked in my press conference today, I praised only the developmental work done by Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in rural areas. Alongside, I clarified that I am equally opposed to any form of communal disharmony."
Vikram Becomes Youth Envoy For UN Habitat
Vikram Becomes Youth Envoy For UN Habitat: "Popular Tamil actor Vikram has been selected as the Youth Envoy for United Nations Human Settlement Programme-- 'UN Habitat'."
The Hindu : News / National : Supreme Court refuses to stay Polavaram dam construction
The Hindu : News / National : Supreme Court refuses to stay Polavaram dam construction: "The Supreme Court on Monday turned down Orissa’s plea to stay construction of the controversial Polavaram dam by Andhra Pradesh and directed former Central Water Commission (CWC) member M. Gopalakrishnan to inspect the project along with CWC and submit separate reports to it."
NRIs in Canada throw weight behind Anna Hazare - The Times of India
NRIs in Canada throw weight behind Anna Hazare - The Times of India: "Non-resident Indians in Canada have come out in support of Gandhian leader Anna Hazare for his fast unto death demanding the enactment of a comprehensive Jan Lokpal bill to eradicate corruption in India"
'Aliens exist' say real-life X-Files | The Sun |News
'Aliens exist' say real-life X-Files | The Sun |News: "REAL-life FBI X-Files have emerged sensationally claiming flying saucers piloted by aliens did crash on Earth."
This Is Proof that Office Cubicle Pranks Have Gone Way Too Far
This Is Proof that Office Cubicle Pranks Have Gone Way Too Far: "Someone thought that putting a bear inside an office cubicle would be really funny. Maybe it could have been even funnier if the bear ate Mr. Atkinson, from accounting. Yes, maybe they shouldn't have installed that electric fence around him. Then it would have been real fun for the bear too."
Helen Mirren: ‘Working With Russell Brand Was Mad’ | Showbiz Spy - celebrity news, rumors & gossip
Helen Mirren: ‘Working With Russell Brand Was Mad’ | Showbiz Spy - celebrity news, rumors & gossip: "HELEN Mirren says filming Arthur with Russell Brand was one of the most difficult experiences of her long acting career."
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
India - Hunger Striker Claims Victory - NYTimes.com
India - Hunger Striker Claims Victory - NYTimes.com: "An activist said Friday that he would end his four-day hunger strike after the government agreed to set up a committee to draft a stringent new anticorruption law. The hunger striker, Anna Hazare, has been fasting in a New Delhi park since Tuesday, drawing thousands of supporters, including movie stars and government officials."
Friday, April 8, 2011
Teen says 400 Pakistan suicide bombers in training | The Asian Age>
Teen says 400 Pakistan suicide bombers in training | The Asian Age>: "A teenager arrested as an accomplice to Pakistan's deadliest suicide bombing of the year has said that up to 400 suicide bombers are being groomed to wage carnage in the nuclear-armed nation.
Umar Fidayee, 14, said the would-be bombers were being trained in North Waziristan, the premier Al-Qaeda and Taliban fortress in Pakistan's tribal belt where US officials want Pakistan to flush out militant strongholds.
He made the remarks in an interview aired Friday from his hospital bedside, where he is being treated after detonating a hand grenade in the April 4 attack that killed 50 people at a 13th-century Sufi shrine."
Umar Fidayee, 14, said the would-be bombers were being trained in North Waziristan, the premier Al-Qaeda and Taliban fortress in Pakistan's tribal belt where US officials want Pakistan to flush out militant strongholds.
He made the remarks in an interview aired Friday from his hospital bedside, where he is being treated after detonating a hand grenade in the April 4 attack that killed 50 people at a 13th-century Sufi shrine."
New-look Chargers ready for Royals - Rediff Sports
New-look Chargers ready for Royals - Rediff Sports: "A completely new-look Deccan Chargers would look to test their strength when they take on last edition laggards Rajasthan Royals in the battle between two former champions in their opening match of the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Saturday."
11 yrs ago, PM on same page as Hazare - Hindustan Times
11 yrs ago, PM on same page as Hazare - Hindustan Times: "Almost 11 years before Anna Hazare went on a fast-unto-death to demand a Lokpal, Manmohan Singh had pledged his support for setting up the anti-corruption ombudsman, speedy trial of tainted politicians and confiscation of illegally acquired property. All three are also in the civil society"
Lokpal Bill will be introduced in monsoon session: PM - The Economic Times
Lokpal Bill will be introduced in monsoon session: PM - The Economic Times: "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the government will introduce the Lokpal Bill in parliament during the monsoon session, after the government and the civil society reached a consensus over formation of a joint draft committee for the bill."
Bollywood celebrities hail social activist Anna Hazare`s success
Bollywood celebrities hail social activist Anna Hazare`s success: "Bollywood celebrities like Anupam Kher, Pritish Nandy and Vivek Oberoi who were in support of social activist Anna Hazare have lauded his victory in the campaign for a stringent Lokpal Bill to battle corruption.
Filmmaker Pritish Nandy, who flew down to the capital to participate in the protest at Jantar Mantar, took to social networking website Twitter after news broke out that the 72-year-old Gandhian would break his four-day long fast Saturday morning."
Filmmaker Pritish Nandy, who flew down to the capital to participate in the protest at Jantar Mantar, took to social networking website Twitter after news broke out that the 72-year-old Gandhian would break his four-day long fast Saturday morning."
India wins again, Anna Hazare to call off fast today - The Times of India
India wins again, Anna Hazare to call off fast today - The Times of India: "After a last-minute twist almost derailed a peace deal between Anna Hazare and the government, the Gandhian on Friday announced that he would call off his fast at 10am on Saturday with official negotiators accepting all his conditions."
India against Corruption: Anna Hazare-Govt joint panel to vet Lokpal Bill - The Economic Times
India against Corruption: Anna Hazare-Govt joint panel to vet Lokpal Bill - The Economic Times: "Faced with an unprecedented and growing people's movement amplified by breathless coverage on news television, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government appeared to be capitulating before the demands of activist Anna Hazare, who is on an indefinite hunger strike seeking a stringent anti-corruption legislation. It is likely that Hazare may end fast on Saturday."
HC admits forest dept's plea in film set case - The Times of India
HC admits forest dept's plea in film set case - The Times of India: "The high court on Friday admitted an affidavit filed by the state forest department requesting early hearing of its stay vacate petition against a film company that has sought permission to shoot its film for two additional days in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary abutting Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam."
Hyderabadis rally behind Anna Hazare - The Times of India
Hyderabadis rally behind Anna Hazare - The Times of India: "`Down with corruption' placards and angry voices of citizens blaring into microphones demanding a `fresh' Lokpal Bill was a common sight across the city on Friday as hundreds of Hyderabadis took to the streets to rally behind Anna Hazare and support his fast-unto-death campaign."
Fight against corruption good; what about the method? | India: A billion aspirations | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.co.in
Fight against corruption good; what about the method? | India: A billion aspirations | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.co.in: "Even as Anna Hazare’s protest demanding an anti-draft bill gains nationwide momentum and nears a solution, there has been some criticism of the methods the veteran social activist has adopted in his crusade.
While everyone seems to agree with demands of more transparency in the system and more accountability in governance, Hazare’s fasting to force the government to accept his demands has led to some calling his tactics as being unconstitutional and unreasonable."
While everyone seems to agree with demands of more transparency in the system and more accountability in governance, Hazare’s fasting to force the government to accept his demands has led to some calling his tactics as being unconstitutional and unreasonable."
Govt gives in to Anna's demands on Lokpal bill - Rediff.com India News
Govt gives in to Anna's demands on Lokpal bill - Rediff.com India News: "The government and social activist Anna Hazare have reportedly reached an agreement on Friday evening, sources said. The government has agreed to appoint a co-chairman for the panel that will formulate the news Lokpal bill. Following the agreement, sources said that Hazare may call off his fast, which entered the fourth day on Friday."
2,000 strong crowd gathers at Jantar Mantar to support Anna Hazare - The Economic Times
2,000 strong crowd gathers at Jantar Mantar to support Anna Hazare - The Economic Times: "How much resonance has social activist Anna Hazare's demand for enacting a 'tough' anti-corruption law found resonance in the society? Quite a bit, it looks like.
As the septuagenarian activist's fast entered the third day on Thursday, a melange of people from different age groups and professions came to lend support. Jantar Mantar, the centre of the protest, was chock-a-block with a 2,000-strong crowd. Eight-year-olds to octogenarians waved placards and shouted slogans incessantly. 'The crowd has almost doubled from yesterday,' said a policeman on duty."
As the septuagenarian activist's fast entered the third day on Thursday, a melange of people from different age groups and professions came to lend support. Jantar Mantar, the centre of the protest, was chock-a-block with a 2,000-strong crowd. Eight-year-olds to octogenarians waved placards and shouted slogans incessantly. 'The crowd has almost doubled from yesterday,' said a policeman on duty."
India against corruption: We will not bow before the government: Anna Hazare - The Economic Times
India against corruption: We will not bow before the government: Anna Hazare - The Economic Times: "The government will soon accept our demands and we will not bow before it, said fasting social activist Anna Hazare here Friday after some breakthrough in talks with the government over a stringent anti-graft law."
Activist’s hunger strike galvanizes Indian public’s anger over government corruption - The Washington Post
Activist’s hunger strike galvanizes Indian public’s anger over government corruption - The Washington Post: "Anna Hazare’s fast, which entered its third day Thursday, has drawn breathless, round-the-clock TV coverage, attracted the support of an array of opposition — and even some ruling party — politicians and has sent the government scrambling in search of a compromise."
Indian activist Anna Hazare refuses to end hunger strike | World news | The Guardian
Indian activist Anna Hazare refuses to end hunger strike | World news | The Guardian: "A 73-year-old Indian anti-corruption campaigner has refused to end his 'fast until death' despite government concessions on his demands for a powerful new body to stamp out graft in the country.
Anna Hazare ended his third day of hunger strike on Thursday saying he had lost weight and 'felt a little weak' but could continue without food for at least another week."
Anna Hazare ended his third day of hunger strike on Thursday saying he had lost weight and 'felt a little weak' but could continue without food for at least another week."
Punters get active for IPL-IV | Punters | | Indian Express
Punters get active for IPL-IV | Punters | | Indian Express: "With the six-week long IPL tournament starting Friday, reliable sources say that bookies have again got busy, thanks partly to the funds generated by the just-ended World Cup.
A whopping Rs.12,000 crore is at stake on the different matches that will be played as well as on the eventual victor, the sources said."
A whopping Rs.12,000 crore is at stake on the different matches that will be played as well as on the eventual victor, the sources said."
SRK ropes in Bebo to cheer for KKR | Kareena Kapoor | Shahrukh Khan
SRK ropes in Bebo to cheer for KKR | Kareena Kapoor | Shahrukh Khan: "Kareena Kapoor will add star power to the IPL which is starting today in Chennai. All the credit goes to Shahrukh Khan because King Khan is the man who brought Kareena Kapoor to the stadium. Unlike last year, Kareena will not cheer for Mumbai Indians. This time she will cheer for Kolkata Knight Riders standing by Shahrukh’s side. In this way, the duo will promote their upcoming high voltage sci-fic, ‘Ra. One’."
What '83 did to me, this win will do to my son: Tendulkar - The Times of India
What '83 did to me, this win will do to my son: Tendulkar - The Times of India: "In the age of non-stop cricket, there is little time for emotions. One got a perfect illustration of this at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening.
Just four days after living the most emotional moment of his life, Sachin Tendulkar was back at the venue."
Just four days after living the most emotional moment of his life, Sachin Tendulkar was back at the venue."
Forbes India - Documentary Films Are Pitching India To The World
Forbes India - Documentary Films Are Pitching India To The World: "Ally Derks remembers the day she was having a drink with Michael Moore in a small bar in Washington D.C. in 1989. Moore had just made Roger and Me, a searing documentary on the economic devastation of Flint, Michigan, after General Motors shut its plant there leaving thousands of workers jobless overnight."
Bollywood star Anupam Kher lends his support to Anna Hazare
Bollywood star Anupam Kher lends his support to Anna Hazare: "Coming out in support of social activist Anna Hazare`s fight against corruption, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Friday said that corruption has to be fought in real life, just as injustice is fought in reel life."
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Anna Hazare calls for ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ after govt rejects demands
Anna Hazare calls for ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ after govt rejects demands: "Noted social activist Anna Hazare, Friday, called for a mass courting of arrest by citizens across the country on April 12 after the Centre rejected his demand that the government legally sanctify the joint committee which will redraft the anti-corruption bill to make it more effective."
Mid-Day's guide for the IPL enthusiasts
Mid-Day's guide for the IPL enthusiasts: "Captains
Royal Challengers (Daniel Vettori)
Kolkata Knight Riders (Gautam Gambhir)
Delhi Daredevils (Virender Sehwag)
Mumbai Indians (Sachin Tendulkar)
Deccan Chargers (Kumar Sangakkara)
Kings XI Punjab ( Adam Gilchrist)
Rajasthan Royals (Shane Warne)
Chennai Super Kings (M S Dhoni)
Kochi Tuskers (Mahela Jayawardene)
Pune Warriors (Yuvraj Singh)"
Royal Challengers (Daniel Vettori)
Kolkata Knight Riders (Gautam Gambhir)
Delhi Daredevils (Virender Sehwag)
Mumbai Indians (Sachin Tendulkar)
Deccan Chargers (Kumar Sangakkara)
Kings XI Punjab ( Adam Gilchrist)
Rajasthan Royals (Shane Warne)
Chennai Super Kings (M S Dhoni)
Kochi Tuskers (Mahela Jayawardene)
Pune Warriors (Yuvraj Singh)"
Hazare's fan club grows by leaps and bounds on Facebook, Twitter - The Times of India
Hazare's fan club grows by leaps and bounds on Facebook, Twitter - The Times of India: "Like a chain reaction Anna Hazare's campaign is engulfing the entire nation and people have taken to the streets to express their solidarity for the veteran social activist. The online community is equally abuzz or perhaps more so, as Anna's fan club is growing at an exponential rate."
The Fight Against Corruption « Mumbai Boss
The Fight Against Corruption « Mumbai Boss: "Now that noted social activist Anna Hazare has gone on a fast until death, expect to read and hear a lot more about India Against Corruption and the Jan Lokpal Bill. Just how are the three related? Here’s a quick primer:
What is India Against Corruption?
India Against Corruption is the umbrella group of people and organisations who have come together nationwide to collectively demand the enactment of the Jan Lokpal Bill. It includes social activist Anna Hazare, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Arya Samaj leader Swami Agnivesh and the Archbishop of Delhi, Vincent M. Concessao. In Mumbai, groups involved include the Bombay Catholic Sabha, the Jagrut Nagrik Manch, Byculla-based NGO Sadbhavana Sangh, the H-West Federation of Citizens from Bandra, and the Juhu Citizens Welfare Association."
What is India Against Corruption?
India Against Corruption is the umbrella group of people and organisations who have come together nationwide to collectively demand the enactment of the Jan Lokpal Bill. It includes social activist Anna Hazare, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Arya Samaj leader Swami Agnivesh and the Archbishop of Delhi, Vincent M. Concessao. In Mumbai, groups involved include the Bombay Catholic Sabha, the Jagrut Nagrik Manch, Byculla-based NGO Sadbhavana Sangh, the H-West Federation of Citizens from Bandra, and the Juhu Citizens Welfare Association."
Jan Lokpal Bill: Of the few, by the few
Of the few, by the few: "Sometimes a sense of unbridled virtue can also subvert democracy. The agitation by civil society activists over the Jan Lokpal Bill is a reminder of this uncomfortable truth. There is a great deal of justified consternation over corruption. The obduracy of the political leadership is testing the patience of citizens. But the movement behind the Jan Lokpal Bill is crossing the lines of reasonableness. It is premised on an institutional imagination that is at best naïve; at worst subversive of representative democracy."
Govt tries, but Anna remains fast to his cause - India News - IBNLive
Govt tries, but Anna remains fast to his cause - India News - IBNLive: "Government began negotiations with Anna Hazare's supporters on Thursday but after two round of meetings, the talks hit a deadlock. The government agreed to form a joint committee to draft an effective Lokpal Bill but there was no consensus on who will head it and whether it should be notified.
From Delhi to Jammu to Kolkata to Mumbai, an Anna wave has swept the nation and the government is trying hard to ride out the storm."
From Delhi to Jammu to Kolkata to Mumbai, an Anna wave has swept the nation and the government is trying hard to ride out the storm."
75 year old cuts off two countries' internet! - Hindustan Times
75 year old cuts off two countries' internet! - Hindustan Times: "Georgian police arrested a 75-year-old woman who single-handedly cut off internet connections in Georgia and neighbouring Armenia, the interior ministry in Tbilisi said on Wednesday."
HIV+ Maid Sleeps With 100 Rich Folks « ALAIWAH!
HIV+ Maid Sleeps With 100 Rich Folks « ALAIWAH!: "A doctor treating HIV-positive patients has claimed that one of his patients has indulged in sexual relations with more than 100 partners “to take revenge” for her condition."
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