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  • Pictorial- World Cup Day One

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  • GALLERY – Time To Act

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    Time To Act is a Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, Promoting human rights internationally, Preventing conflict in fragile states, Defence and armed forces, Equality, rights and citizenship, Foreign affairs and International aid and development. From early morning on Tuesday 10 June there will be 84 hours of global action to highlight the fight…

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  • ‘Kick’

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    Sri Lankan beauty and Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who has wrapped up shooting the Delhi schedule of her upcoming film “Kick” with Salman Khan, says she had a lot of fun while filming in the capital as got to see many places that she had never seen before. “I had a lot fun in Delhi.…

  • Humshakals

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    Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and director Sajid Khan were on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 to promote their upcoming film, Humshakals. And looking at the pictures, it seems that the trio had quite a fun time with the contestants and judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D’souza. Though we wonder, why…

  • Acting and casting solutions

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     Mukesh Chhabra has opened the doors to a one-stop studio here — the Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company — with the avowed aim of offering acting and casting solutions.Its launch here Monday turned out to be a star-studded event.Chhabra, who is known to have introduced several new talents in Hindi films, said: “It was my dream…

  • PICS – Angelina in London

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  • Gitanjali in Manchester

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    Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali (song offerings), has a special connection with England. To celebrate the centenary of Tagore receiving the coveted Nobel Prize for his work, Gitanjali, the iconic piece of work which opened dialogue between East and West, Moksha presented ‘Tagore Utsav’at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester recently. Veteran actress…

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  • Priyanka’s Father Honoured

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    On the first death anniversary of her father Ashok Chopra, Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday announced that a street has been named as ‘Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ashok Chopra Marg’. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was also present at the event. “I don’t have words to describe anything. It’s a moment of pride for my family,” Priyanka…

  • Mandira Bedi

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    Actress Mandira Bedi during launch of a fashion store in Kolkata.

  • Nargis launches new Vero Moda fashion store

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    VERO MODA is all set to reach out to the fashion enthusiasts of Delhi by opening a sprawling two storied store at Khan Market. Spread across an impressive 2400 Sq ft, the store gives the customers an inviting, distinct and stylish fashion experience. The white interiors and the classy fixtures and flooring redefine the concept…

  • Sweets and Soccer

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    Sweets prepared on the model of FIFA World Cup and football playing country flags on display at a sweet shop in Kolkata.

  • GALLERY – Vidya Lauds Captain Tiao

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    Actor Vidya Balan with Sadhil Kapoor on the sets of Captain Tiao show in Mumbai. Vidya Balan Promotes Bobby Jasoos On The Sets Of Disney Show Captain Tiao.

  • GALLERY – Dilip’s Book Release

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    Along with Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu, the book launch was attended by a host of Bollywood celebrities here last night. The book, titled ‘Substance and Shadow’, is authored by Uday Tara Nayar, a close family friend of the Bollywood thespian. It chronicles the life of Kumar right from his childhood, career, the ups and…

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  • NEWS N PICS – Clashes at Golden Temple

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    An uneasy calm prevailed at the Golden Temple complex here on the 30th anniversary of Operation Bluestar Friday following a clash between radical Sikh activists and SGPC task force volunteers in which 10 people were injured. Swords and sticks were freely used as scores of men from both sides chased one another outside the Akal Takht…

  • Khushali Kumar’s creations in New Delhi

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    Models showcase designer Khushali Kumar’s creations during a fashion show in New Delhi.  

  • Launch of Naturals 50th hair and Beauty Salon in Bangalore

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    Models walks on the ramp during the launch of Naturals 50th hair and Beauty Salon in Bangalore.

  • PICTORIAL – D-DAY@70

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    World leaders are joining hundreds of veterans in Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings Heads of state will meet at Ouistreham, one of the five beaches where Allied troops landed on 6 June 1944. French President Francois Hollande will give a speech followed by US President Barack Obama. The Queen and…

  • ‘Holiday’

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    Actor Akshay Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his new film “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty”, says he’s more bothered about the people’s reaction to the film than its box office performance.On being asked about people’s expectations from the film, the actor said: “Let’s not talk about the expectations from…

  • GALLERY – French Open In Action

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  • ‘Ek Villain’

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    A token of appreciation made director Mohit Suri pay a midnight visit to fellow filmmaker Karan Johar. It all happened at a quiet dinner organised by Karan for a handful of friends at his Khar apartment. Ekta Kapoor, Shabina Khan, Manish Malhotra and Ayan Mukerji were among those invited, said a source. At the dinner,…

  • LeMark Institute of Art

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    Models walk on the ramp during, the annual fashion show organised by the LeMark Institute of Art at St Andrews in Mumbai.

  • Jhalak Dikhla Jaa season 7

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    The season seven of the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” is all set to kick start on 7 June. The dance show will feature 13 celebrity contestants, who will compete against each other to win the trophy at the end of the season. A press conference was held on Monday, where the three judges…

  • A tribute to Gopinath Munde

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respect to Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on June 3, 2014. Also seen Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs M. Venkaiah Naidu.

  • Sydney Light Show

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    Pictures show the light show in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, Australia. The aquatic light show is among the events of the Vivid Sydney music, light and idea show which starts at the beginning of winter.

  • ‘Bobby Jassos’

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    Actress Vidya Balan, along with a few real detectives, unveiled the trailer of her forthcoming film “Bobby Jasoos” here Tuesday. “I have never seen such a turnout for any of the events. Thank you for coming. It was a very different experience altogether shooting for this film. We did a lot of research and met…

  • ‘Manya’

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    The much-loved Manya Hasthakala, the arts and crafts exhibition at the Chitrakala Parishat, is back for its 5th edition in Bangalore. Having enthralled art lovers in four successful editions, this time the exhibition is going to be in a bigger avatar from May 29 to June 8. With over 130 artisans and craftsmen participating in…

  • “Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai”

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    Versatile actress Swara Bhaskar, who features in forthcoming paranormal thriller “Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai”, says she is personally scared to watch horror movies but couldn’t have said ‘no’ to this project. “I dont hate horror films, but I am scared of watching them. I don’t watch horror films, but before signing ‘Machhli…’, I was…

  • “To Dad, With Love”

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    Rakesh Roshan, his wife Pinkie, and their children Sunaina and Hrithik were here in a rarely captured picture perfect moment for the launch of “To Dad, With Love”, a pictorial biography on the filmmaker by his daughter. She says once she worked closely with her dad, she realised that “this man needs to be written…

  • Diva’ni

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    Launch of India`s First Cinema-inspired fashion brand Diva’n. New Bride Rani Mukerji Chopra made her first public appearance at the launch of India’s first cinema inspired fashion brand ‘Divani’ by her mother in law Pamela Chopra in the showbiz capital Mumbai. Dressed typically as an Indian bride Rani looked stunning in a Sabya Sachi creation,…

  • Winds of change

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    Winds of change are sweeping Pakistan’s fashion ramps – from Pashmina kurtas, salwar-kameezes to shararas and ghararas in the past to off-shoulder gowns, sleeveless dresses and even backless outfits now. Off the runway, fashion may be conservative, but designers are attempting to lend a contemporary twist. Intricate embroidery, surface textures, architectural and graphic prints and…

  • HC launches book on Goan migrants

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    Lib Dem Watford Councillor Rabi Martins released a book by author Selma Carvalho, entitled ‘A Railway Runs Through: Goans of British East Africa, 1865—1980,’ at the HSBC Club, Beckenham on 3 May, 2014. The book is the culmination of a three-year project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, UK, under the aegis of the Goan…

  • Hinduja unveils MetroDecker in London

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    Optare, a subsidiary of Hinduja Group’s Ashok Leyland, the fourth largest bus manufacturer in the world, has launched a new bus called the MetroDecker. The bus was unveiled at the London Transport Museum on 21 May in the presence of several dignitaries. A brief background of Optare which was bought out by Leyland Trucks and…

  • Hussain’s rare paintings in London

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    For the first time, the final nine paintings by the celebrated Indian artist, M.F. Husain (1915- 2011) will go on public display at the V&A this summer. The Indian Civilization series comprises eight monumental triptych paintings, each measuring 12 feet wide by six feet high, which represent Husain’s vision of the richness of Indian culture…

  • ‘Singham 2’

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    The second instalment of the 2011 Bollywood blockbuster “Singham” has now been titled “Singham Returns” instead of “Singham 2”. The movie, currently being shot, is coming from the makers of “Golmaal” series. It is another franchise from the actor and director duo Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty. The pair, known to offer superhit entertainers, is…

  • India welcomes new PM

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  • Nawaz renews peace mission

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    Upon arriving in New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of India’s incoming premier Narendra Modi , Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that he is looking forward to his meeting with Modi, Express News reported on Monday. In an interview with an Indian television channel, Nawaz said the meeting is crucial for both countries. He also added that ties between…

  • Egyptians go to poll

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      Egyptian voters started casting their ballots on Monday across the country in the first presidential election following the ouster of former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. Former military chief Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, who led Morsi’s overthrow, and leftist leader Hamdeen Sabahi are the only two contestants in the race, Xinhua reported. The former military chief garnered…

  • Hasina begins Japan Visit

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    Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recalled with deep gratitude Japan’s unequivocal support to Bangladesh’s War of Liberation, saying that it had given the freedom-loving people a great strength and inspiration during their heroic struggle, reports BSS. “Indeed, you have been our friend in need and have carved out a permanent niche in our hearts for…

  • Modi’s Cabinet Taking Oath

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    Along with Modi, a 45-strong council of ministers that included 23 of the cabinet took oath. There were seven women in the ministry, including six in the cabinet.  Prominent ministers were BJP president Rajnath Singh, the first among ministers to take oath, Sushma Swaraj, the former Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Arun…

  • Historic Day in Delhi

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    With the setting sun forming a magnificent backdrop, India got a new prime minister on Monday as Narendrabhai Damodardas Modi, 63, took oath Monday in a 90-minute, open-air, business-like ceremony in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace, attended by leaders of eight neighbouring countries. Among the 4,000-strong guests at the epochal event were the…

  • Modi Swearing-in Ceremony – Pictorial

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  • Bohra Event in Mumbai

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    Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin conducts the 76th Annual Examination of the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah – 200 year-old educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohra community at Saifee Masjid in Mumbai

  • Jakarta Fashion

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     A model presents a creation by Indonesian designer Deden Siswanto during Jak arta Fashion and Food Festival at Kelapa Gading in Jakarta

  • Perfect Miss Mumbai

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    ‘Perfect Miss Mumbai 2014’ is an initiative by Perfect Woman magazine to bring forward the talent spread across this metropolitan city.The winners will be awarded numerous prizes along with an opportunity to do a cover shoot with the Perfect Woman magazine and will also be the face of ‘Mumbai Fashion Week’.  

  • California crime scene

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    US police have confirmed that a man who killed six people in a rampage in California was 22-year-old Elliot Rodger, BBC reported. . The student was the son of Hollywood filmmaker Peter Rodger, who was assistant director on The Hunger Games. At a news conference, police said Elliot Rodger had stabbed three male room-mates to…

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  • Spiritual Library in Bangalore

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    The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) centre in the city opened a spiritual library