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Bollywood divas @ IIJW
howing tremendous love for Indian traditional jewels. The popular event remained dedicated to the revival of the core timeless and exclusive Indian marvels in jewellery making. From tribal, contemporary, regal to chunky, the razzles and dazzles of all kinds of precious and semi precious jewellery spread magnificence on the ramp. While it was one event…
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Rahane saves India the blushes
A technically immaculate, temperamental flawless and a face-saving effort from Ajinkya Rahane saved the day for India on the first day of second Test against England at Lord’s here Thursday. It was imperative for India to make the England bowlers toil harder in the heat so as to tire them out – they having taken…
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Rebels admit to downing MH17
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According to recordings of intercepted phone calls between Russian military intelligence officers and rebels, pro-Russian separatists admit to have downed the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 that crashed Thursday over Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said Friday. According to the SBU, one phone call was made 20 minutes after the plane crash by Igor…
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UN seeks $60 mn aid for Gaza
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has made a fund appeal for $60 million to respond to the immediate shelter, food, health needs of affected Palestinian families in Gaza. “UNRWA urgently seeks $60 million to prepare for carrying out vital interventions that will be required immediately upon cessation of military activities,”…
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Action against Swiss account holders: Jaitley
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Tax proceedings have begun against Swiss bank account holders, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told the Lok Sabha Friday. Responding to a query from BJP member Anurag Thakur during a discussion on the union budget, Jaitley said: “Tax proceedings have begun…”. He said that “SIT (Special Investigating Team) is going into it” and details are being…
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How to write a balanced news report?
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The Funny Side By Nury Vittachi So I get a news report from a young reporter. “A car was in collision with a bath” the other day, it told me. Huh? So why was someone driving a bath down a road? In a follow-up email, she explained that the guy in the bath claimed that…
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Many nationalities killed in MH17 crash
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At least 154 Dutch citizens have been killed in the Malaysian passenger crash in the eastern part of Ukraine Thursday, the airlines’ European head said. Huib Gorte said that the victims include 154 Dutch passengers, 27 Australians, 23 Malaysians, 11 Indonesians, 6 Britons, 4 Germans, 4 Belgians, 3 Filipinos one Canadian and 47 of yet…
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Leaders urged to alleviate inequality
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World’s most respected charity leaders including Graça Machel, widow of the late South African statesman Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the rock star Bono, the Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus, in a joint letter urged British Prime Minister David Cameron to act swiftly to alleviate global inequality to stem military conflicts across the world. The joint letter said unless…
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Hillary seeks action on Russia
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US President Barack Obama speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin in related to the Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 which killed 298 people onboard. More details are awaited.The tele conversation when Hillary Clinton, the former US secretary of state, seeking more action against Russia. “The world is watching,” Obama said during a speech in Delaware. “The…
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Ground offensive into Gaza begins
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Israel have begun their ground offensive into Gaza by sea, land and air. Power has been cut in Gaza for this operations that has commenced at 10.30pm local time. Three Palestinian children were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City a few hours after a short humanitarian truce ended Thursday, taking the toll in…
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Labour MEPs seek peace in Gaza
Labour MEPs including North West’s Afzal Khan played a leading role in successful efforts to win strong, across-the-board parliamentary backing to call for an immediate ceasefire to end the death toll in Gaza. Richard Howitt MEP, Labour’s European spokesperson on foreign affairs, took part in negotiations for a resolution agreed by the European Parliament condemning…
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India collapse at Lords
India suffered a batting collapse, losing four wickets for 42 runs on a green top at the Lord’s and were left struggling at 140 for six in the first innings at tea on the first day of the second cricket Test against England at Lord’s here Thursday. India lost both the openers Shikhar Dhawan (7)…
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Malaysian airliner crash in Ukraine
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A Malaysian Airlines flight crashed Thursday in Ukraine near the Russian border, with all the 280 passengers and 15 crew members on board feared to have been killed. There were conflicting reports on how the plane went down, with some suggesting it might have been shot down.“A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777, which was flying from…
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In Love with Death
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Join author and philanthropist Satish Modi as he talks about his book, In Love with Death, at the Just Festival in Edinburgh on Saturday 16 August. Now in its fourteenth year, Just is one of Edinburgh’s most exciting and diverse festivals. The festival explores equality and diversity through a range of top-quality speakers, performances, films, food, exhibitions and workshops.…
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Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De
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Following the phenomenal Box Office success of the prequel, director Manmohan Singh presents the follow-up installment of one of Punjabi cinema’s most popular franchises, Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De, releasing in cinemas on 8th August, presented by Trehan Productions and being released by Yash Raj Films. A breezy rom-com that soars high on feelgood factor, Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De marks this summer’s must-watch – an…
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Hoard of firearms, including a missile, seized
Manchester police have recovered a hoard of firearms, including a missile, at a house in Dukinfield. As part of an ongoing investigation, a house on Dain Close in Dukinfield was searched on Wednesday. Over 40 prohibited weapons have been seized and are in the process of being examined by specialist officers under the Firearms Act.…
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FAMILY WARS – Indian Style
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Daily Dose BY BIKRAM VOHRA Have you noticed how we spend most of our children’s early years teaching them to walk and talk and then the rest of it telling them to shut up and sit down. In thousands of home these wars are fought every day. Why? Why what? Why should I sit down.…
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PICS: Sufi Dance in Cairo
Sufi dance is a populat entertainment during the Ramadan festival in Egypt. The shows after breaking the fast prompt many to join the street festivals during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Old Cairo, Egypt.
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PICS: Sabyasachi unveils Ferozabad
Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee with fashion designer Sabyasachi at India Couture Week 2014, in New Delhi. The interiors of a luxury train with a man reading a book, a couple sipping on wine and a lady engaged in conversation, made for an intriguing backdrop for the showcase of celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s Ferozabad collection, which…
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Short Hamas-Israel ceasefire begins
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A five-hour ceasefire came into effect Thursday at 10 a.m. between Israel and the Islamic Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip on a request of the UN even as the toll in Gaza due to Israeli air strikes touched 227. The ceasefire will enable humanitarian aid into the coastal enclave. Sami Abu Zuhri, Hamas movement’s…
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Three Lions Roarrrr…
England drop in Fifa world rankings to 20th England have fallen to 20th in the latest Fifa world rankings, their lowest position since May 1996. The drop of 10 places following a poor World Cup means they are behind Bosnia-Hercegovina, Costa Rica and the USA, BBC reported. Spain have gone from top to eighth, with…
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US widens sanctions on Russia
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The US Wednesday escalated sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, targeting firms in the financial, energy, and arms sectors of Russia. The US also slapped sanctions on individuals it accused of undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty or misappropriating Ukrainian property, Xinhua quoted the Treasury Department as saying in a statement. The sanctions prohibit American citizens…
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Sridevi rocks the ramp
Actor Sridevi displays the creations of Golecha Jewels during the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) in Mumbai. Gracing Golecha’s Jewels at the IIJW 2014, Sridevi looked a stunning Indian bride in shades of yellow and gold. Golecha’s Jewels who is known for their bridal collection awed the audience with their piece of work. On day…
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Five killed in Kabul airport attack
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A group of Taliban militants attacked the international airport of Kabul Thursday morning but all the attackers were killed within hours, an interior ministry official said. “Five terrorists attacked the military section of the airport but all the attackers have been killed,” Mohammad Ayub Salangi, an interior ministry official, told media at the site of…
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Priyanka Chopra to promote Indian handlooms
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Actress Priyanka Chopra will soon be promoting the Indian sari on international platforms, officials said Thursday. A proposal to this effect was being given final touches and the National Film Award winner has given her consent, union Textile Secretary Zohra Chatterjee said during her visit to Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.…
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Vidya Stokes at 86
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At 86-years-young, there’s nothing to stop Congress veteran and Himachal Pradesh’s senior minister Vidya Stokes. As the No.2 in the state cabinet, she spends most of her time in office but has no desire to take that one final step to the chief minister’s slot. On an average, I daily spend at least 10-12 hours…
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Typhoon toll reach 38 in Philippines
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The toll from the Typhoon Rammasun has risen to 38 in the Philippines, the state disaster agency said Thursday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the typhoon also left 10 people injured while eight others were declared missing, Xinhua reported. NDRRMC said Rammasun destroyed 668.23 million pesos ($15.32 million) worth of…
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Kejriwal back in news
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AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal sought an appointment with Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung Thursday, a day after the BJP indicated that it could form a government in Delhi. Kejriwal tweeted: “I have sought an appointment from LG for all AAP MLAs to meet him today. Waiting for his response.” Satish Upadhyay, the new president of…
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Modi government excites US
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Highlighting the critical role that a strong India will play in shaping the Asian landscape, the US hopes to have a “strong and collaborative partnership” with the new Modi government. “Successive administrations have made the strategic bet that a rising India is in the US interest,” US point person for South Asia Nisha Desai Biswal…
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Crackdown on paedophiles network
Police arrest several doctors, teachers, scout leaders, care workers and former police officers during a nationwide crackdown on paedophiles networks. The unprecedented six-month operation coordinated by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and involving 45 police forces across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland exposed the highly organised paedophiles network. More than 400 children across the UK have been safeguarded,…
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Heatwave hits Britain
Public health officials said they were particularly concerned about Muslims fasting for Ramadan. Temperature soars to Middle Eastern levels as an unusual heatwave tighten its grip on the Island nation. Britons are advised to stay indoors after forecasters warned that much of the country would be hotter than Barbados during a two-day heatwave, The Telegraph…
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India-England face off
Amidst simmering tensions, India will be looking to build on the confidence from the drawn Test in Trent Bridge when they face England in the second of the five-Test series at the Lord’s here Thursday. The relations between the two teams have deteriorated over the past 24 hours after England fast bowler James Anderson was…
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BRICS flays terrorism, advocates peace
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BRICS countries have condemned terrorism in all its forms and said there can be no justification for terror, while advocating peaceful resolution of conflicts. The Fortaleza Declaration was adopted by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries Tuesday at their sixth summit meeting in this Brazilian city. The declaration said the United…
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Modi to meet South American leaders
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet a group of South American leaders to foster cooperation between the two regions. This is perhaps the first time that an Indian prime minister is getting an opportunity to meet and speak to a group of South American leaders together. South America is emerging as a contributor to…
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Bangladesh finally free Suchitra’s home
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Bengali film legend Suchitra Sen’s ancestral home in Bangladesh’s Pabna district was Wednesday finally freed from the clutches of the Imam Ghazali Institute after more than a three-decade tussle. District administration officials led by land officer and executive magistrate Shamim Ara Rini took possession of the one-storeyed house in the town’s Gopalpur neighbourhood Wednesday afternoon,…
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Woman gives birth in Birmingham Courtroom
A heavily-pregnant woman gave birth to a baby girl in a court in Britain after going into labour in the witness room, a media report said. The woman, 25, who had travelled to the Birmingham Crown Court to support a witness giving evidence in a trial, went into labour in the witness room as paramedics…
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Israeli blitz kills over 213 in Gaza
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Four more Palestinians were killed Wednesday in a new Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, taking the death toll in nine days of bombing to 213 even as the Islamic Hamas movement rejected a Egyptian ceasefire proposal with Israel. Israeli war jets pounded western Gaza city Wednesday killing four Palestinian children and wounding 10 others…
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Indian cricket team in London
The High Commissioner of India Mr. Ranjan Mathai hosted a reception in honour of the visiting Indian cricket team at his residence. The Indian cricket team is currently on a visit to the UK for a five-match Test series, five-match ODI series and one T20 against England in July-September, 2014. This is the first 5-match…
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Assad sworn-in Syrian president
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Bashar al-Assad was sworn-in the president of Syria for the second term Wednesday before the members of the People’s Assembly. President Assad was re-elected for a third seven-year term after winning a landslide victory in Syria’s first multi-candidate election June 3, the official SANA news agency reported. He won against Hassan al-Nouri and Maher Hajjar by…
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HAL to maintain Bahrain’s Hawk fleet
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Bahrain has asked the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to maintain the advanced jet trainer Hawk fleet of its air force. “Bahrain’s transport minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, who also looks after his country’s defence, urged our chairman R.K. Tyagi to provide technical support to the British-made jet trainer at a meeting in London,” the…
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Uruguay likely to host World Cup
Uruguay are favourites to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 despite the South American country’s President Jose Mujica calling the FIFA hierarchy “old sons of b*****s”. With Russia hosting the 2018 edition and Qatar 2022, the US has been earmarked for the 2026 World Cup, according to Daily Mail. However, since Uruguay is a small…
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Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza
Israel has ordered thousands of Palestinians in eastern and northern Gaza to leave their homes as airstrikes continue, a media report said Wednesday. This order came after an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire proposal Tuesday to stop the on-going attacks on the Gaza Strip failed, BBC reported. Under the terms of the Egyptian initiative, the ceasefire should have…
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India’s exports rise by 10.22 %
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India’s exports rose by 10.22 percent to $26.48 billion in June, while imports increased by 8.33 percent to $38.24 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $11.76 billion, the government data showed Wednesday. Exports have posted a healthy double digit growth for the second consecutive month. The country’s merchandise exports jumped by 12.4 percent to $27.99…
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Modi wants closer ties with Russia
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India is keen to further deepen and broad-base its strategic partnership with Russia, including in defence, nuclear energy, trade and investment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Brazil. Modi, who met Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Fortaleza Tuesday, expressed appreciation for Russia�s friendship and unstinting bilateral and…
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UK to stem phoning while driving
Ministers are considering doubling the number of penalty points drivers are given when they are caught driving while speaking on a mobile phone, The Guardian reported. Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, is considering the plans to double the penalty points in the current sanction to six. The move was recommended by Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the commissioner…