Videos
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US to launch airstrikes on ISIS base
Obama authorizes targeted air strikes in Iraq US President Barack Obama has authorized targeted air strikes and air drops for Iraq’s aid amid a humanitarian crisis. Speaking at the White House Thursday, Obama said he authorized air strikes “if necessary” against Islamic militants, who have advanced into the Kurdish region of Iraq and seized the…
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Special Report: Asian Comedy Stars
Saumya Mathur looks into the new Asian comedy stars. YouTube is a boon for stand-up comedians, comedy clubs Lilly Singh, an Indian origin Canadian comedian, would never have been known as ‘Superwoman’ had she not taken to YouTube to showcase her talent. Her comic sense helped her earn over 200 million views and 3 million…
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EU raps Israel raid on UN school
The European Union condemned strikes on a UN shelter and a crowded market in Gaza, as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy underground tunnels in the coastal enclave regardless of any possible ceasefire agreement. The conflict in Gaza has killed 1,400 Palestinians since it began 24 days ago, Xinhua reported. “It is unacceptable…
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WHO issues alert on Ebola
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The Director-General of WHO and presidents of west African nations impacted by the Ebola virus disease outbreak will meet on Friday in Guinea to launch a new joint US$ 100 million response plan as part of an intensified international, regional and national campaign to bring the outbreak under control. “The scale of the Ebola outbreak,…
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UK to stem Modern Slavery
The British government is launching the first nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of modern slavery in the UK, BBC reported. It intends to encourage the public to identify signs of slavery and report them to a new national helpline. The Human Trafficking Foundation charity estimates 20,000 people are working in slavery in the UK, and…
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British MP seeks Gaza debate
Bradford MP David Ward’s Palestine Petition hits 23,000 Signatures. If the petition reaches over 100,000 signatures then this will almost certainly guarantee that a debate will be held in the House of Commons on the petition. Bradford MP, David Ward’s Petition calling on the British government to take strong action against the Israeli Government has quickly…
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The Hundred-Foot Journey
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Entertainment One’s new culinary drama starring Helen Mirren and Om Puri, The Hundred-Foot Journey, releasing in cinemas on 5th September. The Hundred-Foot Journey is an uplifting and feel-good cultural feast full of Indian spices, French sophistication and British wit. Directed by Lasse Hallström and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Juliet Blake, the film stars Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren as the icy proprietress of a Michelin starred classical…
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VIDEO – Jon Snow returns from Gaza
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Veteran British journalist just returns from Gaza. The newest bloody episode in the Palestinian conflict literally shaken the most respected journalist in the UK
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Finally ‘acche din’ for Varanasi
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Mohit Dubey says Prime Minister Modi is working projcts to bring ‘acche din’ for Varanasi Having elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to parliament, the ancient city of Varanasi is all set to see ‘acche din’ (good days) promised during the election campaign. The Modi government has finalized an “exhaustive makeover blueprint” for the city, its spiritual and…
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PICS: Kerry mission failed in Gaza
US Secretary of State John Kerry left Israel late Wednesday after a day-long visit during which he tried to broker a ceasefire agreement to end the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas. There have been no official report regarding a possible breakthrough in the ceasefire efforts as Kerry left Wednesday night and no comments were made…
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If I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket?
A British politician sparks a new row as he tweeted – “The big question is – if I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket? – probably yes”. A Lib Dem MP has been accused of making comments on social media about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. David Ward tweeted on Tuesday: “The big question is…
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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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Caliph Ibrahim Calling…
Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’ aka Caliph Ibrahim’s first public appearance in Mosul, Iraq’s second city, contrasts with former al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, who hid his location when recording messages. Wearing a black turban and robe, al-Baghdadi – who claims to be descended from the Prophet Mohammed – is filmed slowly climbing stairs to a balcony, above…
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Cameron greets Muslims
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Despite his busy schedule, British Prime Minister David Cameron find out time to greet Muslims all over the world to greet during Ramadan. “Muslims are our biggest donors – they give more to charity than any other faith group,” said Cameron. The full text message – “I want to send my very best wishes to…
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Don’t Go Paxy
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in UK NewsPaxy won’t appear on Newsnight. Channel 4 News’ Jon Snow interviews Jeremy Paxman to find out whether there was a future for long-form news programmes.
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VIDEO – Shameless Onlookers!
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An Actor Tried To Recreate The Infamous Nirbhaya Post-Rape Scenes. Look How People Reacted.This is so scary…it could be you or I. Go through it, please and share it with the world. It is not essentially Indian yet it is. We do not want to get involved, so corrupt is our system it has made…
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CUPIDITY – By Bikram Vohra
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“What can you say about a twenty-five-year-old girl who died? That she was beautiful and brilliant? That she loved Mozart and Bach, the Beatles, and me?” Remember those famous lines from Oliver Barret IV. Words that made Love Story such a big hit. Love means never having to say you are sorry. It does not…
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Lightning strikes Shard
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Guardian carried a dramatic cover pic of the moment lightning strikes shard in London. Please watch the video from BBC
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Sorry Dad..Sorry Dad…But too late
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Sorry Dad, Sorry Dad…..But it was futile. He was kicked and hit by his dad. Prateek Verma’s sense of humour took a real beating when he fooled his father into thinking that he had got his girlfriend pregnant. But this made him very popular. He secretly made a video of the episode, which has been viewed more…
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FRIENDS, INDIANS AND COUNTRYMEN
DAILY DOSE BY Bikram Vohra After 10 years of silence at the top Mr Modi’s speeches in Vadodra and Ahmedabad were a rich repast of rhetoric, slick oratory, some common and earthy similes and a fair amount of theatrics. He could have been a professional actor going through the motions or so naturally honest and up…