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Hong Kong police haul away protesters from rally site

Hong Kong police dismantle the city's main pro-democracy site, clearing away tents and barricades after more than two months of rallies, and hauling off a hard core of protesters who nevertheless vow that their struggle lives on. Duration: 02:12 Dec 11, 2014
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SSR on wishlist from A-Listers

Ace Tollywood director SS RAJAMOULI aka SSR is in the wish-list of many A-List indian celebrities. The latest join this list are two heavyweight of the industry. Dec 11, 2014

Dhanush wants a Pudhupettai sequel!

Pudhupettai's kokki kumaru has become dhanush's favourite character ever since. The actor who saw the film recently on a television, almost after 8 years of its release, got nostalgic and openly said that he wish for someone to come up with a script for the sequel of it! Dec 11, 2014

Thousands rally for climate outside Lima talks

Thousands of people march in central Lima against the abuse of the Earth's resources, urging ministers haggling over a world climate deal to ensure a global switch to 100-percent clean energy by 2050. Duration: 00:35 Dec 11, 2014
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PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurate "World Diamond Conference"

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated the "World Diamond Conference" at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. PM Modi while addressing the conference said that he is pleased with Vladimir Putin's presence at the conference. He added that India is a natural venue for this conference and it is believed the diamond is India's gift to the world. He further stated that in India, diamond is a great source of employment for the people. Dec 11, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan unveils gigantic mural of father of Indian cinema 'Dadasaheb Phalke'

Mumbai, Dec 11 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday unveiled a mural of father of the Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke in showbiz capital Mumbai. Phalke made India's first feature film, 'Raja Harishchandra' in the year 1913. The mural of Phalke is painted on the iconic building of state-owned telecommunications service provider in Bandra and measures 120x150 foot. This mural has been painted by artist Ranjit Dahiya, who has also painted murals of Bachchan and Bollywood legend Rajesh Khanna. Addressing the audience, Bachchan said that these artworks are more effective in sending messages in society. Bachchan said that there was no better way of demonstrating the connection with Mumbai other than painting Phalke. Dec 11, 2014
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Three-day International Aviation Conclave kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): The three-day International Aviation Conclave focussing on promotion of aviation, global cooperation, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and other policies began in New Delhi on Thursday (December 11). The conference-cum-exhibition is being organised by aviation firm Beta Aviation, under the support of the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the US-India Importers Council. The theme revolves around "Empowering Aviation: Encouraging Stability Towards Sustainability" and aims to showcase the growth potential for aviation in the Indian economy. Civil Aviation Minister, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, told delegates and participants that he hoped to learn from their presentations and exhibits. Dec 11, 2014
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Ravi Shankar Prasad pitches for open data

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Communications and Information Technology Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Thursday, advocated the need for open data terming it as the most crucial tool to realise the power of information. Prasad was speaking at the National Conference on Open Data and Open API (Application Programming Interfaces) in New Delhi. Open data is the idea that advocates free availability of certain kinds of data which can be easily accessed by all irrespective of any copyright or patent restrictions. Prasad also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of digital India will also empower the rural India. Prasad further said that if Census data could also be made public, it could unleash better business prospects for the manufacturers. Dec 11, 2014
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Protest in Srinagar over acid attack on student

Srinagar, Dec 11 (ANI): Students of the Law College staged a protest on Thursday after two unidentified assailants attacked their peer with acid. According to reports, the victim has been admitted to the hospital with burn injuries. The attackers were reportedly travelling in a car and fled the scene after throwing acid on the girl. Further details are awaited. Dec 11, 2014
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Brangelina don't want kids to get 'inked'

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI) : Angelina Jolie has recently revealed that she and her husband, Brad Pitt, are against their kids of having tattoos for themselves. She said that the topic of getting inked was especially hard for dads and girls, because men get a little more sensitive when the daughter gets a tattoo and Brad, who was "mush" in daughters' hands, thinks the girls can do no wrong, a leading magazine reported. Angelina revealed that she's already screened requests from Maddox and Zahara about getting permanent body art. Dec 11, 2014
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India and Russia sign 16 MoUs to bolster ties

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two nations signed a total of 16 agreements. The Memorandum of Understanding were signed in varied fields like Petrol and Gas, Military training exchange, Nuclear energy, health research and others. The two leaders signed the pact to further bolster ties between two nations at Hyderabad House in the national capital and they spelt out their vision for cooperation in key areas including defence and nuclear. Earlier, Putin held detailed talks with Modi both in restricted and delegation level formats. He is also scheduled to call on President Pranab Mukherjee who will hold a banquet for him. Dec 11, 2014
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BSE closes points 229.09 down on Dec 11

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 229.09 points down to stand at 27,602.01. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 62.75 points down to stand at 8,292.90. SREI INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE LTD. and NETWORK18 were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 16.26% and 10.90% along with GRUH and DHFL with an increase of 6.17% and 5.37% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include HAVELLS and HDIL with a decrease 8.81% and 6.19% along with SCI and BEML with a decrease of 5.05% and 5.03% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 152.74 points at 18,761.43 while the banking sector is down 69.07 points at 21,089.17 and the reality sector is down 33.71 points at 1,630.57. The Indian currency is up 0.47% at Rs 62.31 per dollar. Dec 11, 2014
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PM Modi holds joint PC with President Putin, says Russia India's foremost defence partner through de

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): While addressing a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Russia will remain India's most important defence partner. Modi said that it was a great pleasure for him to host President Putin in New Delhi. Modi was speaking after talks with President Vladimir Putin aimed at revitalising ties that have focused on the import of defence equipment. It was the first annual summit meeting between Putin and Modi. The two leaders had met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil in July and during the G-20 summit in Australia last month. PM Modi also said that the bond between the people of Russia and India is very strong and that the two nations have stood by each other through thick and thin. Dec 11, 2014