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I am Tech Savy says Lara Dutta

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI) : Bollywood diva Lara Dutta was spotted in the capital at the launch of Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone. She is the partner face for the brand and when asked about her being tech savvy the 'No Entry' actor said...Former Miss Universe is married to Tennis champ Mahesh Bhupathi and is set to make her TV debut with a reality show. Sep 28, 2014
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Alpha Smartphone

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI) : Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha, the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy smartphone line. The Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in a carefully constructed compact body with a metal frame.At the launch of the new device Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President Mobile and IT of Samsung India, said..The handset is equipped with 4.7 inch HD AMOLED display, Octa Core processor, 12 MP (rear)/2.1 MP (front) camera and some innovative features such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health and Finger Print Scanner.Priced at Rs. 39,990 the Galaxy smartphone will be available in India from 1st week of October. Sep 28, 2014
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Cassette Store Day aims to bring back antiquated format

The second ever Cassette Store Day, held in the UK and the US on Saturday, aims to revive interest in the antiquated format with special events and new releases, with the Rough Trade store in Brooklyn amongst those taking part. Duration: 01:16 Sep 28, 2014
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Echoes of the past at Ukraine's rebel-held WWII monument

On a clear day, you can see the Azov Sea some ninety kilometres away from Savur-Mogyla, the massive hill in eastern Ukraine where thousands of Soviet and German soldiers perished during World War II. Duration: 01:15 Sep 28, 2014
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China matures into major global wine producer

Just a few years ago barely anyone had heard of wines from Ningxia in China. But today it is producing some of the country's best vintages and it doesn't plan on stopping there. Duration: 01:14 Sep 28, 2014
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PM Modi pays tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his 107th birth anniversary."On his birth anniversary, I bow to the proud son of India, Shaheed Bhagat Singh. His undying patriotism and courage continue to inspire," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh was born to Sardar Kishan Singh and Vidyavati on this day in 1907. Nicknamed as "Bhaganwala" by his elders, meaning the 'lucky one', the great martyr lived up to his name by playing an unforgettable role in the country's freedom struggle. Sep 28, 2014
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Ludhiana runs for Dil ki Daud marathon

Ludhiana, Sep 28 (ANI): On the occasion of World Heart Day, a hospital in Ludhiana held a marathon with the aim of motivating people to run daily in order to maintain a healthy heart and body. On Sunday around 2500 people, including leading professionals, athletes, senior citizens, patients and doctors from Amritsar, Jammu, Chandigarh and other nearby regions participated in the marathon. The marathon was flagged off by former hockey player, Pargat Singh. In a massive show of solidarity and unity for the purpose of spreading the message of a strong heart and emphasizing on the need for a healthy lifestyle, hundreds of doctors along with their families, ran for the cause called 'Dil ki Daud' (Race for heart). Sep 28, 2014
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Floods and sand deposits ruin farmer s crops in Amritsar

Amritsar, Sep 28 (ANI): Sand deposits left by the flooded river Ravi in fields leaves farmers’ crops damaged in Amritsar district of Punjab. Heavy rainfalls over-flooded the river on the border belt of Dera Baba Nanak and Ajnala sector, burring thousand acres of land. Farmers living in the area cultivate around 10,000 acres of fertile land which has been rendered useless for two to four years because of the sand deposits left by the river. A farmer Major Manmohan Singh said that his entire crop has been damaged. Reportedly, the farmers are asking for government’s help in removing the sand from their fields and provide electricity connections for tube wells so that the affected agricultural land could be made fit for cultivation. Sep 28, 2014
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Grenade Blast At Amway Head Office In Imphal

Mantripukhri, Sep 28 (ANI): The Amway office located near the NRL Oil Pump in Mantripukhri under Heingang Police Station witnessed a hand grenade explosion. There were two grenade attacks, out of which one grenade exploded on top of the Amway head office. The officers of Heingang police along with senior police personnel rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. No casualties were reported in the explosion. Dinesh Kumar Rampal, a local resident said that similar blasts have happened twice in the last few days. With a series of such events, the Amway office in Imphal has been under heavy pressure over monetary demands from the militant outfits on several occasions. Sep 28, 2014
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Politicos react after Court jails Jayalalithaa in graft case

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Sunday after a City Special Court on Saturday convicted AIADMK chief J.Jayalalithaa guilty in Disproportionate Asset case and sentenced her with a four year rigorous jail term as well as fined her with Rs 100 crore. BJP leader Muktar Abbas Naqvi said that the court has taken a decision but Jayalalithaa can still approach the High Court. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that when the political leaders who hold any constitutional position are convicted in the corruption cases, the people tend to lose trust from the leaders. Sep 28, 2014
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Uddhav says BJP has no 'leader of stature'to negotiate with, politicos react

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI): Blaming the BJP for the break-up of their 25-year-old alliance in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena mocked the saffron party by saying that the BJP no longer has a leader of stature to negotiate with. Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray also took a swipe at the BJP's over-reliance on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma to win votes. Reacting over this the Congress and CPI said that BJP and Shiv Sena are worried for power and not concerned for the people of the state. Meanwhile, BJP said that the Shiv Sena had been their old partner so it does not want to indulge in blame game politics. Sep 28, 2014
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Differentiating reactions come in over PM Modi's UNGA speech

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Differentiating reactions came in on Sunday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at United Nations General Assembly. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that PM should not have talked about the grievances of Pak PM over Kashmir and that he should not have made fun of G-summits. Reacting on this, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that such remarks by Congress shows their failure during their rule. BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi applauded prime minister's speech. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan criticized PM's topics over 'G-all groups' and also on his take on Kashmir among other things. Sep 28, 2014
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Asian Games: Khushbir Kaur bags 20km race walk silver; tennis bronze for Yuki

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Khushbir Kaur on Sunday became the first Indian woman to clinch a 20km Race Walk silver medal in the Asian Games by bettering her personal best and setting a new national record in the process. This is the biggest triumph of Khushbir's promising career after the bronze medal she won at this year's Asian Walking Championships bronze in Japan. She was the first Indian woman to achieve such a feat. Meanwhile, Yuki Bambri settled for bronze medal after he lost his semifinals match against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in three sets 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. It is India's first medal in tennis with four more assured by the tennis players in other events that will follow up later in the day. Sep 28, 2014
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Thousands protest at Hong Kong as Occupy Central movement begins in China

Hong Kong, Sep 28 (ANI): Tens of thousands of people massed in the heart of Hong Kong to move forward with Occupy Central protest movement late on Saturday demanding more democracy, as tensions grew over Beijing's decision to rule out free elections in the former British colony. Thousands of people converged on the headquarters of Hong Kong's government overnight into Sunday. Leaders of the movement Occupy Central with Love and Peace said the protest marked the beginning of their plan to blockade the financial district, hoping it will escalate into one of most disruptive protests in Hong Kong for decades. The crowds swelled less than 24 hours after riot police used pepper spray to disperse protesters around government headquarters, arresting more than 60 people opposed to the Chinese government's tightening grip on the city. Sep 28, 2014
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Salman Khan donates Rs.50 lakh for J and K relief fund

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan who is known for big heart and runs Being Human NGO has reportedly donated Rs.50 lakh for relief and rehabilitation of Jammu and Kashmir flood victims. A leading daily quoted a source close to the actor as saying, "Given that Salman does a lot of charity and he runs the NGO Being Human, it's not surprising that he has stepped up for a noble cause. What happened in Jammu and Kashmir was a big natural disaster and he wanted to lend a helping hand." This is not the first time when the actor came forward to fulfill his social responsibility. The valley had witnessed worst flood of this era. More than 300 people were killed while lakhs of others left homeless in the valley. Sep 28, 2014
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Amitabh Bachchan to campaign for 'Banega Swachh India'

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who successfully led the campaign to eradicate Polio from the country, has now lent his support to the cleanliness drive 'Banega Swachh India'. The 71-year-old actor, who has been named the ambassador for this campaign, said he is proud to be associated with the cause as sanitation has been on his mind for quite some time. "I feel very strongly about projects like saving the tiger, polio and tuberculosis. For quite some time now sanitation has been on my mind and when this opportunity came I had to be a part of this campaign," Bachchan said during the launch of the 'Banega Swachh India' campaign. Bachchan said he learned the habit of cleanliness from his father, late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, who was very strict about it. He also assured that he will be working for this project till the time things change. Sep 28, 2014
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George Clooney gets married to Amal Alamuddin in Venice

Venice, Sep 28 (ANI): A scene straight out of a Hollywood production unfolded at the Venice Grand Canal as speed boats carried the glamorous wedding party of George Clooney to a glitzy bash at the seven-star Aman Hotel. The world's most famous bachelor, George Clooney, who got married to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, is now a wedded man. The wedding which turned Venice's Grand Canal into an aquatic red carpet as star-studded festivities was a private ceremony. Clooney's celebrity pals joined the couple to celebrate the ceremony in the romantic destination of Venice. Guests were being ferried to the extravaganza, billed as the party of the year, in speedboats marked with "AG", for Amal and George. Sep 28, 2014
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