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Central govt deploys additional forces in strife-torn Manipur

Imphal, Sep 06 (ANI): NDA government deployed additional forces in strife torn northeastern Manipur state in wake of the road blockade called by a Naga group. Home Ministry rushed additional forces to assist the local administration and a top official to take stock of the rising tension. The additional paramilitary forces were sent to Manipur to be deployed along the national and state highways to ensure law and order in the state. Earlier, Rajnath Singh had reviewed the situation with Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and discussed preventive measures to ameliorate hardship of the people of Manipur. Special secretary of internal security, Prakash Mishra hold talks with the State government apart from making a direct assessment of the situation prevailing in the state.

Sep 6, 2014

Abbott meets Modi, India and Australia seal nuclear deal

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi and returned two antique statues ahead of delegation-level talks. In an apparent bid to remove an irritant between the two nations, Abbott handed over to Modi a statue of Lord Shiva, worth $5 million in the international market, that was illegally trafficked and a stone statue that had been displayed in an Australian gallery. Abbott also promised that Australia would never act as receiver of stolen goods. Later, Abbott sealed a civil nuclear deal to sell uranium to India in New Delhi, offering to ramp up supplies of energy to help the emerging Asian giant overcome chronic shortages. After holding formal talks with PM Modi, Abbott's government signed the deal to sell uranium for peaceful power generation.

Sep 6, 2014

Celebrity News - 4/9/2014

LONDON The elegant Dame Helen Mirren dazzled in a Suzannah Couture dress as she attended the gala screening of her new film, 'The Hundred Foot Journey' in London. The British star, who plays the owner of a French restaurant, had some advice to her American counterparts about the recent nude photo scandal. 454676546 :00:12 Helen Mirren: I think we’re all…the future :00:22 Also in London, the launch of the new John Varvatos flagship store brought out rock royalty. Music icons Jimmy Page, Ringo Starr, Iggy Pop, Jeff Lynn and Adam Ant all came out in support. VENICE At the Venice Film Festival, Milla Jovovich and Ethan Hawke walked the red carpet for their new film, 'Cymbeline'. Also seen around the City of Canals, Ashley Greene and Willem Dafoe took time out to sign autographs. LOS ANGELES In Los Angeles, Gwyneth Paltrow paid a quick visit to the Jimmy Kimmel show. NEW YORK And in the Big Apple, Ray Liotta and Seth Green signed autographs for fans as they made the rounds to promote their new film, ‘The Identical’. That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity news and sightings.

Sep 6, 2014

Week in Review - 4/9/2014

This week in the celebrity spotlight: Nude celebrity photos rock Hollywood, the Venice Film Festival brings out the stars, Kanye and Kim wow the crowd and Helen Mirren takes the first step on her Hundred Foot Journey. Welcome to the Getty Images Week in Review. Here’s what’s been happening with your favorite celebs this week. Hollywood was a buzz after reports of risqué photos of hot celebrities were released online. Actresses that are reportedly victims of the cyber attack include Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Kirsten Dunst, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Krysten Ritter and Lea Michele. A publicist for "The Hunger Games" star called the published photos a “flagrant violation of privacy.” And this is not the first time this has happened. In 2012, racy pics of Mila Kunis, Scarlett Johansson and Christina Aguilera were also released online. The FBI is investigating. Venice was the place to be as the world’s oldest film festival brought out the stars. Viggo Mortensen walked the red carpet in support of his French film, ‘Far from Men’ while Owen Wilson took the casual route in a charcoal suit, black & white tie and suede trainers for his flick, ‘She's Funny That Way’. Andrew Garfield & Michael Shannon teamed up for the ’99 Homes’ premiere. The film, about

Sep 6, 2014

Festive Dos and Donts

Festivals bring along with it celebration and colour and we see a representation of this in designer Poonam Vohra’s collection. Poonam plays with a riot of colour like blue, pink, green, orange and white among others to liven up the festive spirit. Gota pati embroidery adorns all the silhouettes and its intricate work adds glamour [...]

Sep 6, 2014

Ronaldinho joins Mexican club Queretaro

Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldinho makes a surprise move to Mexico's first division, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro on a two-year deal.Duration: 00:50

Sep 6, 2014

Victorian Grandeur for the Bride

Sulakshana Monga offers a sparkling line up of contemporary garments for the urban bride and desi groom. High fashion Indo-western silhouettes inspired by the Victorian elegance grace the runway at the ICW, 2014. Regal motifs, zardosi embroidery and dori work adorn the suits, sherwanis, lehengas, crop tops, kurtis, asymmetric hemline gowns and shimmer drapes. Embellished [...]

Sep 6, 2014

Assam Nagaland border calm after centre intervenes

Assam, Sept 06 (ANI): There have been no fresh incidents of violence and curfew has been relaxed in Golaghat district. Security continues to remain tight in the border area, with round the clock patrolling and army flag march. Meanwhile, the Chief Ministers of Assam and Nagaland have agreed to resolve the long pending border issues by setting up a joint mechanism, following a meeting with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Guwahati. Both the state governments have assured that they will be working together to resolve the issue and restore peace in the disputed border area. The two sides have agreed to meet frequently and work jointly to defuse the tension and build confidence among the people living along the border. Enquiry committees have been constituted to look into the incident and 15 people have been apprehended in Nagaland. Meanwhile, the Union Minister has appealed the agitators not to resort to economic blockade that causes inconvenience to the people.

Sep 6, 2014