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Celebrity News - 26/8/2014

LOS ANGELES: Halle Berry caused a flashbulb frenzy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Television’s biggest night attracted a star-studded guest list that included Julia Roberts, Claire Danes, Matthew McConaughy, Kerry Washington, Zooey Deschanel, Lena Headey, Sofia Vergara, Hayden Panetierre, Kelly Osbourne, Allison Williams, Don Cheadle, Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone, Lena Dunham, who wore a colorful, tiered skirt, and Sarah Paulson who donned a black, frothy gown with red embellishments. While fashion got lots of attention, awards were the focus of the festivities. “The Normal Heart” won for television movie. Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn received Emmys, as did their show, Breaking Bad. The Good Wife’s Julianna Margulies took home a Lead Actress trophy… …while Comedy honors went to Allison Janney and Sarah Silverman, as well as Ty Burrell, who stars in Modern Family, named Outstanding Comedy for the fifth time. Other winners brought their new “accessory” to the HBO Official Emmy After- Party. Jim Parsons won for his work on The Big Bang Theory, Julia Louis- Dreyfus for Veep, and Stephen Colbert struck gold with The Colbert Report. Helping the honorees celebrate: Woody Harrelson, Michelle Dockery, K Aug 27, 2014
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Celebrity News - 25/8/2014

INGLEWOOD, CA Jennifer Lopez chose a silver cut-out gown, Nikki Minaj sizzled in a snakeskin print, Kim Kardashian wore a bold- patterned mini dress, and Taylor Swift sported short shorts at the MTV VMAs in Inglewood, California. Red-clad recording artists Rita Ora, Demi Lovato, and Cher Lloyd joined Gwen Stefani, Usher, Iggy Azalea, Maroon 5, Kesha, and Snoop Dogg for the annual event, which honors achievement in music videos. Katy Perry, who along with rapper Riff Raff donned denim a la 2001 Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, took home a trophy, as did Ed Sheeran, Arianna Grande, Miley Cyrus, whose “Wrecking Ball” won Video of the Year, and Beyonce who was presented with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award by husband Jay Z and their daughter Blue Ivy. LOS ANGELES Performance: Ludacris Another notable music event, the BMI R & B Hip Hop Awards, recognized excellence in songwriting with top honors going to Ludacris who received the prestigious BMI President’s Award. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges 454137446 :12 To be honored…:16 words for it.” Television stars were also celebrated over the weekend with Pre-Emmy parties such as Showtime’s soiree… Lizzy Caplan: 454248738 :13 “I’m really excited to be nominated…care if I win.” BEVERLY HILLS …And the BAFTA Los Angeles Aug 27, 2014
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SC dismisses petition on appointment of tainted ministers, says its call of framers of Constitution

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed petition seeking the removal of Cabinet ministers with criminal background. The SC said that it is the call of the ‘framers of Constitution’ or the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of the state to see who they are appointing. The petition was heard by a bench comprising of the Chief Justice of India and five other judges. The Supreme Court has however clarified its stand on ministers with criminal background saying that, "Those in conflict with the law and involved in offences of moral turpitude and corruption should not be allowed to discharge duty as ministers". Aug 27, 2014
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Gujarat readies for Vibrant Gujarat 2015 as curtain-raiser event to be held today

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Gujarat prepares for ‘Vibrant Gujarat 2015’ as state Chief Minister Anandiben Patel will be meeting foreign investors, ambassadors of different countries and industry leaders at a formal “curtain-raiser” event in New Delhi on Wednesday. State Finance Minister Saurabh Patel said that PM Narendra Modi will be present at the event scheduled to be held in Gujarat’s capital Gandhinagar on January 11-13, 2015. Patel said that the event is expecting a lot of international delegations and lot of partner countries and also state participation. He also said that the investment in the event is not just for Gujarat but for anywhere in the country. Patel also assured that Gujarat sure miss Modi’s leadership but he is always available whenever the state needs his guidance. Aug 27, 2014
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When Lift Happens

We all have experienced this situation... Now lets forgive those guys and laugh a little bit :) Aug 27, 2014
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Fast, not furious in Asia's 'nanny state'

Singapore, known as a "nanny-state" for its strict regulations, has developed safe versions of extreme sports to satisfy its citizens' cravings for thrills while limiting the risks. Duration: 01:09 Aug 27, 2014
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Celebrations in Gaza as long-term truce begins

Celebrations erupt in Gaza as a long-term ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Palestinians goes into effect, ending 50 days of the deadliest violence in a decade. Duration: 01:12 Aug 27, 2014
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Yogi Adityanath says his 'Love Jihad' remark not authentic, Congress condemns

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that his remark on 'Love Jihad' is not authentic and blamed the media for showing unauthentic news. Adityanath was caught on camera asking his supports to marry girls of other community to set the records straight. He was quoted as saying, "We have decided that if they convert one Hindu girl, we will convert 100 Muslim girls." Condemning the same, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that this is BJP's one more attempt to divide the society. Aug 27, 2014
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Delhi swelters under heat wave in month of August

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Indian Meteorological department Director BP Yadav said that relief from sweltering heat will come only by the end of the month. This came as Delhi witnessed the hottest day in the month of August after twelve years on Monday. Yadav explained the cause of the heat wave. Earlier, an official had said that a combination of urbanisation, extensive use of concrete and more cars did appear to be changing micro climates within and near cities, exacerbating the impact of heat waves. Aug 27, 2014
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BSF warns Pak that India will retaliate to ceasefire violation strongly

Jammu and Kashmir, Aug 27 (ANI): Amid growing ceasefire violation by Pakistan, director general (DG) of paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF), DK Pathak visited the border area and warned the neighbouring country that India will retaliate to unprovoked firing. Addressing a news conference, Pathak said he did not know what triggered such ceasefire violation for prolonged 45 days this year. He added that ceasefire violation is not new and it happened last year also and continued for around 26 days. He also alleged that their Pakistani counterparts are not responding to initiation of peace and are continuing the attacks on civilians. He added that no flag meeting is being held by the Pakistani soldiers. Aug 27, 2014
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Arun Jaitley stresses on capital increase from ADB

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley met Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao in New Delhi and discussed the need for capital increase in the bank to maintain a lead role in development financing in Asia. Nakao is on a three-day visit to India and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss the government's development agenda and how ADB can support the government's vision. This is his third visit to India in his capacity as ADB's President. At his meeting with Jaitley, Nakao assured support from the ADB to partner India's development strategies and aspirations through delivery of a diversified programme of financing, knowledge exchange and capacity building. Meanwhile, Jaitley complimented Nakao for his efforts to pursue the MTR of Strategy 2020. Aug 27, 2014
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Thousands protested against Tarun Gogoi govt for giving land to corporate houses in Assam

Guwahati, Aug 27 (ANI): Thousands of members of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) of Assam protested against the government for denying land rights to people living in the hilly regions and wet lands of the state and giving land to corporate houses instead. State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had announced on August 13, during the state assembly session, that the government would not give land rights to the residents of the region but to multi-national companies, corporates and other people as a means to earn more money. Taking out a mass rally in Guwahati city, the protesters shouted slogans and marched demanding an immediate repeal of the decision. Aug 27, 2014
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Commonwealth games medalists felicitated

New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 27 (ANI): Medal winners of the recently concluded Glasgow Commonwealth games were recently felicitated by Ministry of Sports at a function at Vigyan Bhawan in Capital New Delhi. Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar handed over the memento and prize money to the award winning players. India finished at the 5th position by winning 64 medals. The Manipur government also felicitated the commonwealth games participants from the state in a function at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal. While weightlifting gold medalist Sanjita Khumukcham received Rs.15 Lakh, bronze medal winner in Judo Kalpana Thoudam received Rs.8 lakh. 6 silver medalists- Mirabai Saikhom Chanu in weight lifting, Sushila Likmabam in Judo, Sarita Laishram and Devendro Laishram in boxing and Kangujam Chinglensana and Kotharjit Kadangbam in hockey received Rs 10 lakh each. Aug 27, 2014
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Japan's Babymetal plot world domination with Lolita rock

Japanese pop-metal group Babymetal have toured with Lady Gaga and attracted monster crowds in America and Europe with their sugar-coated hard rock, but the schoolgirl trio have even bigger plans -- to conquer the world. Duration: 01:55 Aug 27, 2014
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UN envoy to Yemen says situation very worrying

UN special envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar says that the situation is "very worrying" and warned all sides that "a way out of the crisis is through concerted and peaceful effort." Duration: 00:40 Aug 27, 2014
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