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  • Abbott and Australia awaits Modi

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      Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott sought Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for Australia’s infrastructure initiatives ahead of his Nov 14-19 visit to Australia for the G20 Summit, an official statement said. In a telephonic call to Modi, Abbott discussed the agenda for the summit to be held in Brisbane and also invited him…

  • Modi adopts Jayapur village

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      Prime Minister Narendra Modi  adopted a village in his Varanasi parliamentary constituency and exhorted its residents to combine their collective strength to educate the children and ensure hygiene. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Varanasi, was accorded a grand welcome at Jayapur village. Village women garlanded him and put a vermillion tika…

  • Goa to have a new CM: Parrikar

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    Goa will have to wait until Saturday for a new chief minister, with Manohar Parrikar, who is tipped to be India’s defence minister, all set to quit. Parrikar said  that he would be putting in his papers Saturday. Speaking to reporters ahead of a crucial meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s legislative wing, Parrikar said:…

  • INTERVIEW: Kajol

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    By Sugandha Rawal  Bollywood actress Kajol says that hand wash campaign got a boost ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on urgent need to inculcate the habit as a preventive measure in the health care system. “Modi himself talked about how hand washing is important and I was like, ‘Yay hand-washing is important and…

  • Shiv Sena cool with Modi’s offer

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      The Shiv Sena is cool with the offer of two central berths in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed expansion of his ministry in the next couple of days. Confirming the developments, a senior Sena leader said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was merely implementing its promise to induct two more (Sena) nominees in the…

  • Modi discuses counter-terrorism with Peres

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      Prime Minister Narendra Modi  met former Israeli president Shimon Peres and discussed bilateral cooperation in various fields, including counter-terrorism, infrastructure, water, agriculture, health and science and technology. Modi lauded the immense contribution of Peres to the world polity and development of India-Israel relations, a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) release said here. “The prime minister…

  • Obama greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak Jayanti

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      US President Barack Obama has greeted “Sikh friends” around the world on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, saying the first Sikh guru promoted Sikhism’s core principles of equality, diversity, compassion, and tolerance. “The Sikh American community enriches the United States every day with its embodiment of these values, which are shared not just…

  • I Want To See British-Asian PM: Cameron

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    David Cameron has said he hopes to see a British Asian become prime minister in his lifetime. Speaking at the GG2 awards, which celebrates Asian achievements, he added that there were “too few people from ethnic minorities in top positions” reported BBC Culture Secretary Sajid Javid was named the most influential Asian in the UK.…

  • Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrated

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  • Salman Khan calls on PM Modi

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    Actor Salman Khan calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. Bollywood actor Salman Khan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter’s official residence at 7, Race Course Road (RCR) here on Thursday evening. Salman is in the national capital to shoot for his upcoming movie ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. Earlier in October, Prime Minister…

  • Keth Vaz is Labour MP of the Year 2014

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    Leicester East MP Keith Vaz named Labour MP of the Year 2014 Mr Keith Vaz, Britain’s the longest-serving Asian MP, has been named as the Labour MP of the Year 2014. Speaker John Bercow MP announced the Patchwork Foundation MPs of the Year 2014 at Speakers House for those MPs who have represented and work well with underrepresented,…

  • Modi likely to expand cabinet Sunday

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    The first expansion of the Narendra Modi government is likely to take place with Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar among the new faces expected to be inducted in the council of ministers. Informed sources said the expansion may also see greater representation among some allies and more balance in representation from states. Parrikar Thursday virtually…

  • Parrikar to be the next defence minister

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      Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar  virtually confirmed his elevation to the union cabinet even as the BJP legislators are expected to meet Friday to discuss his successor. While Parrikar is being tipped for the key defence ministry portfolio, one of the two held by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the 58-year-old Parrikar said he had…

  • Modi for stronger ties with Israel

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi  reiterated India’s desire to expand and strengthen cooperation with Israel in both traditional and new areas. During a meeting with former Israeli president Shimon Peres, Modi lauded the immense contribution of Peres to the world polity and development of India-Israel relations, in particular, an official release said here. The prime minister…

  • Manchester gears up for Remembrance Sunday

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    Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner will join local people to remember the fallen this Remembrance Sunday. Tony Lloyd will join the Mayor of Bolton for the civic service and parade at Victoria Square in Bolton town centre and to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph. Tony said: “Remembrance Day is a time for communities across…

  • Enaam Races Ahead

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    14-year-old prodigy Enaam Ahmed  aiming high at world motor racing  This year saw the emerging of a UK sensation Britain’s next F1 protégé, EnaamAhmed who is tipped to be bigger and faster than Lewis Hamilton.  Enaam made history by doing the double ie The European and World Champion 2014  in the same year.  Enaam will…

  • Caroline Lucas is MP of the year

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    Caroline was awarded in recognition of her work with minority and deprived communities Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, has been named UK MP of the year. The prestigious award was announced at a ceremony in the Speaker’s House and presented by House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow MP. More than 90 MPs from across the country…

  • Sikh pilgrims reach Nankana Sahib

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    A contingent of over 1,500 Sikh pilgrims from India Wednesday reached the Sikh holy city of Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to mark the birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder Guru Nanak Dev. The pilgrims left for Pakistan Tuesday, just two days after a massive suicide bomb attack Sunday left over 60 people dead at Wagah in…

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  • Andhra faces another cyclone threat

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    The Andhra Pradesh coast is facing threat of another cyclone as the depression over central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours, the Met Office said . According to Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, the depression lay centered about 560 km southeast of Visakhapatnam and will move…

  • B.K. Modi calls for ventures with NGO’s

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    Industrialist B.K. Modi, who launched the Global Citizen Forum initiative last year, is keen to do hold a separate event for NGOs in New Delhi in 2015 on the lines of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. Modi, who heads Spice Global, said he has done many joint ventures in his life with “the aim of bringing…

  • I don’t believe in Love Jihad: Kareena Kapoor

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    By Nivedita   Kareena Kapoor believes in “feeling of love” which, she feels, can happen between two people regardless of caste, creed, or religion. Therefore, the actress doesn’t relate to the concept of “Love Jihad” and says that she never believed in such theories. “I believe only in the feeling of love,” Kareena, who is married…

  • INTERVIEW: Stephen Fleming

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    By Radhika Bhirani  India’s performance in the forthcoming Australia tour will significantly impact the defending champions’ showing at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, to be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, says former Kiwi captain Stephen Fleming, adding Indian batsman Suresh Raina could emerge as the star of the tournament. “I think India…

  • Myanmar roundtable discusses political issues

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      Myanmar’s first five-party roundtable summit held in the Presidential Palace here discussed some key political issues in the country, presidential spokesman U Ye Htut said at a press conference after the two-hour talks. Attending the talks were 14 representatives of the government, parliament, political parties, the military and the Union Election Commission, Xinhua reported.…

  • Holy dip on Kartik Purnima

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  • Parrikar dismiss news reports

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      Goa Chief Minister  said he would comment on reports of his induction in the union cabinet after an “official announcement” is made. Parrikar was speaking to reporters at the Dabolim airport just after he returned from New Delhi. Parrikar, the state BJP president and the party’s organising secretary in Goa Wednesday met Prime Minister…

  • Sharif condemns Christian couple’s murder

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    Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has condemned the murder of a Christian couple by a Muslim mob for allegedly desecrating the Koran. He termed it “an unacceptable crime”, a media report said . The incident occurred in Kot Rasha Kishan town of Punjab province Tuesday, The Nation reported. “A responsible state cannot tolerate mob rule…

  • The man who killed Bin Laden

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    This is a man who shot the world’s most wanted terrorist, revealed for the first time. Rob O’Neill, 38, was the US Navy SEAL who killed the man who masterminded and funded the 9/11 terror attacks on New York and Washington reported Huffington Post. “People are asking if we are worried that ISIS will come…

  • Amitabh’s varied moods during ‘Piku’ shoot

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    Actor Amitabh Bachchan shoots for his upcoming film `Piku`in Kolkata. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan Monday sported a rather pensive look during the ongoing shooting of “Piku”, a day after he was seen merrily pedalling across the streets here in a pink kurta. The 71-year-old actor’s looks are as varied as the locations and has kept…

  • Victoria Memorial to showcase Sikh paintings

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      In celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti , the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall here has put on display a relatively modern miniature painting of the first Sikh guru and plans to hold an exhibition of old paintings centred on the community next year. The miniature by W. Kapoor Singh, a non-celebrity artist, shows Nanak flanked…

  • India to be power surplus by 2019: Goyal

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    The government is working towards making India a power surplus country by 2019, Minister of State for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal said . He said that ensuring the availability of power on a 24×7 basis was one of the most pressing challenges the Narendra Modi government faced. The minister was addressing a…

  • Jakarta Fashion Week 2015

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    M odel presents a creation by Indonesian designer Dominique Nadine during the Jakarta Fashion Week 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

  • Imran Khan urges SC probe poll rigging

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    Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has once again urged the Supreme Court to intervene in his case against the government over rigging in the last general election. Addressing a press conference Wednesday, the PTI chief said his party was open for “Supreme Court-led, but time-bound investigations into the results of general elections,” Dawn online…

  • Banksy mural to be sold in US

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      A mural by the British graffiti artist Banksy will be sold at an art fair in the US. The mural was removed from the wall of an amusement arcade in the town of Folkestone in Kent. Art dealer Robin Barton said that the mural entitled “Art Buff”, which depicts an older woman staring at…

  • INTERVIEW: Priyanka Chopra

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    She enjoys star status in filmdom, but Priyanka Chopra says she missed having a guiding light in her journey. Now as a producer the former beauty queen plans to promote fresh talent. She calls herself a “baby producer”, but the 32-year-old wants to launch new talent in the film world with small, but good projects.…

  • Tatas make a splash in London

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    The normally unstated Tata Group  hosted a spectacular reception, the first event of its kind, at London’s celebrated Science Museum. Over 700 heads of business, British members of parliament and Tata executives from across Europe came together to demonstrate the commitment and capabilities of Tata companies in Europe. It was a gentle and sophisticated reminder…

  • US offers Iran framework for n-deal

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    The US has offered Iran a framework for the potential nuclear deal that would allow Tehran to meet its peaceful energy needs, US President Barack Obama said . But whether world powers and Iran are able to reach a comprehensive deal on Tehran’s controversial nuclear program before the Nov 24 deadline is “an open question”,…

  • Modi makes into Forbes power list

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      Indian Prime Narendra Modi joined the world’s most powerful people ranking 15th on the Forbes list with Russian President Vladimir Putin once again beating US President Barack Obama to the top spot. “India’s newest rock star doesn’t hail from Bollywood. He is the newly elected prime minister who sailed into office in May with…

  • Niraj Antani becomes youngest US lawmaker

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    At 23, Indian-American law student Niraj Antani, a Republican, will be one of America’s youngest lawmakers after being elected to the state House in Ohio in the mid-term elections. “I think the legislature should reflect the way the people look, so I believe my generation does deserve a voice to fight for my children or…

  • Obama swept under Republican wave

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    Swept under a Republican wave, US President Barack Obama  faced a tough road ahead in his final two years in office, with the opposition wresting back control of the Senate after eight years. Riding a wave of discontent with Obama and his policies, Republicans netted at least seven Senate contests, more than the six needed…

  • Kashmir valley tense

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    With Kashmir Valley remaining tense over the killing of two youths by the army personnel, highly-placed sources  said intelligence inputs that militants may use a white Maruti car for their activities could have misled soldiers. “There was an intelligence information that a white Maruti 800, and a blue Honda City have been stolen and may…

  • Lanka gives hope for sentenced fishermen

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     Sri Lanka held out hope for the five Indian fishermen sentenced to death, with visiting Sri Lankan Minister Sarath Amunugama saying there have been no executions in the island nation for the past decade and the issue will be resolved with India. In answer to a query, International Monetary Cooperation Minister Amunugama told journalists on…

  • ‘Playing It My Way’ released

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    In a glittering event at a posh hotel here , cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar released his much awaited autobiography “Playing It My Way” among other star cricketers. Emcee Harsha Bhogle took the packed hall through Tendulkar’s life and the evolution of Indian cricket with on-stage conversations with Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Vasu Paranjpe, and the…

  • Manchester pays tribute to Hisroshima

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    Hiroshima’s trees sprout hope and peace in Manchester Today (5 November) is the 34th anniversary of Manchester becoming the world’s first nuclear free city, which placed it at the forefront of the campaign to abolish nuclear weapons. To mark the occasion the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Sue Cooley has officially receive seedlings grown from…

  • Looking for next Hamilton!

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    The next Lewis Hamilton could be unearthed at Europe’s biggest motorsport show, Autosport International, through a new and unique competition for aspiring race drivers in conjunction with Formula Kart Stars, the only junior karting series backed by Formula One Management. The initiative is supported by Formula One Management and counts current points-leader and 2008 F1…

  • Jaguar looking for apprentices

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    Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest automotive apprenticeship provider,  launches its 2015 apprenticeship recruitment campaign.  The company, which has been rated Top Employer for School and College Leavers 2014 – 2015 by ‘All About School Leavers’, is looking for up to 200 new recruits to join the 620-strong group currently undertaking the scheme across its…

  • Asian biz forum gears up for gala event

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    Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB)  annual dinner and awards in Birmingham attract new business sponsors and a television favourite A well-known face on local television is to compere the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB) annual dinner and awards on 29 November at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.  Suzanne Virdee, perhaps best known as the…

  • Mixed results for NRI’s in US polls

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      Indian-Americans had a mixed outing in the US mid-term elections with Republican Nikki Haley and Democrat Kamala Harris re-elected as South Carolina’s governor and California’s attorney general respectively. But Republican Neel Thushar Kashkari was routed by California’s Democratic Governor Jerry Brown in Tuesday’s poll to win a historic fourth term, while Ami Bera, only…

  • Blame Bibi for the new crisis

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    Dr. Alon Ben-Meir, a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at NYU, comments on the new security situation in the Middle East As Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu aka Bibi has consistently invoked his solemn duty to protect Israel’s national security. Ironically, he has become the single most reckless individual who is…

  • Parrikar next defence minister?

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      Media reports emanating from New Delhi suggesting Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar would be the country’s new defence minister have created ripples in the state. The summoning of Parrikar, state party president Vijay Tendulkar and organising secretary Satish Dhond to Delhi for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah…