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Celebrity News - 18/8/2014

LOS ANGELES Stars from the small screen gathered in Downtown Los Angeles for the 2014 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Making the event a date night were hot new twosome Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder plus engaged couple Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg. Natasha Lyonne and Laverne Cox from “Orange Is The New Black” were on hand to see their co-star Uzo Aduba nab a trophy for her role as Crazy Eyes. But backstage, the actress revealed that wasn’t the part she auditioned for. 8:00 Uzo Aduba: I said omg… work 8:25 Other winners included Joe Morton for “Scandal” and Allison Janney for “Masters of Sex”. Jane Lynch scored for “Hollywood Game Night” and talked up her return to “Glee”. 8:08 Jane Lynch: I just had my physical…work 8:25 That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity news and sightings. Aug 19, 2014
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Afghan special forces brace for exit of US elite troops

US-trained special forces undergo instruction at a camp outside Kabul as Afghanistan looks to them to play a key role in imposing security and building public confidence after US and NATO troops withdraw. Duration: 02:14 Aug 19, 2014
Floods inundate Kaziranga National Park, forest rangers step up security (A representational picture)

Floods inundate Kaziranga National Park, forest rangers step up security

Golaghat, Aug 19 (ANI): Forest rangers stepped up safety measures in Assam's Kaziranga National Park in a bid to protect the wild life as flood waters from the Brahmaputra River have inundated almost 80 per cent of its area. The park authorities have strengthened security as poachers take advantage of the floods to kill animals, particularly one-horned rhinos. During the floods, the animals stray outside the park. The rhinos and other animals normally go towards the Karbi Anglong Hills looking for higher grounds. However, District Forest Officer of Kaziranga National Park, S K Sill Sarmah said additional safety corridors have been installed in order to keep a strict vigil and safeguard the wild life. Aug 19, 2014
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Disquieting times for Malaysia's 'fish listeners'

Malaysia's last "fish listeners" -- practitioners of a dying local art of listening underwater to locate their quarry -- try to keep the ancient technique alive in the face of industrial trawling and the depletion of stocks. Duration: 02:29 Aug 19, 2014
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The Lust for Fashion

Lust inspires designer Jattinn Kochhar’s latest collection. He plays with hues of red and black to emphasize on the theme. Gurpreet asks the designer to describe the woman who would wear this collection, watch this video to find out the answer. Aug 19, 2014
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Booming automobile sector

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): The Indian auto industry has come a long way since its inception. It has emerged as a major contributor to India's gross domestic product (GDP), accounting around 7% and employing about 19 million people both directly and indirectly. In addition, with Government's backing and a rapid growth in demand of cars, multi-utility vehicles (MUVs), two and three wheelers and auto components, the sector is set to attract foreign investors. India is currently the sixth largest passenger vehicle market in the world, and is geared to overtake major markets in Europe and North America in the next decade. Aug 19, 2014
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Connoisseur of High Fashion

B’town fashion designer Rocky S unveils his high fashion resort wear line up at the Bangalore Style Week, 2014. Glam maxis, vibrant bikinis, shimmer dresses, embellished kaftans and printed gowns form the design showcase. Playing the muse to Rocky is Bollywood’s pretty face Evelyn Sharma. Nevanta brings you this glimpse. Aug 19, 2014
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National Guard arrives in Ferguson

US National Guard troops are deployed in Ferguson, Missouri where a white police officer shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking days of violence and unrest. Duration: 00:38 Aug 19, 2014
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Muslim-Jewish wedding in Israel draws furious response

The wedding of a Jewish woman, Morel Malka, and a Muslim man, Mahmoud Mansour, in the city of Rishon Letzion, central Israel, has drawn furious response from Israeli ultra-rightwing group "Lehava" and support from other Israelis. Duration: 01:19 Aug 18, 2014
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Survivors of Indonesia tour boat swam to volcano island

Thirteen people lost at sea for two days when their tourist boat sank in Indonesia were rescued Monday after a horrific ordeal that had forced other survivors to swim to a volcanic island and drink their own urine. Duration: 00:31 Aug 18, 2014
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Arun Jaitely on Indo-Pak secretary level talks called off

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Expressing disappointment, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said that provocations like ceasefire violations and more seriously holding talks with Kashmiri separatists show that Pakistan does not want to normalize relationship with India. In a strong message to Pakistan, Jaitley asserted that Indian armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any ceasefire violation by it. Aug 18, 2014
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Zoroastrians celebrate their New Year day across India

Surat/ Nagpur, Aug 18 (ANI): Zoroastrians in India celebrated their New Year, Navroz, with much enthusiasm and fervour on Monday. Navroz, the New Year in the Persian calendar, is also referred to as Persian New Year. As a part of their tradition and custom known as spring clean, the Parsi community clean their homes and make preparations to welcome the new spring season with freshness. A visitor to the fire temple in Surat, Mahrooq, explained in detail the activities carried out in the day and how the Parsi community celebrates the festival. Nargis Broacha, a Zoroastrian woman in Nagpur, said the preparation start 10 days in advance for the New Year. The Parsi New Year is celebrated by visiting temples, eating sweets, by putting torans, pictures and performing prayers. Aug 18, 2014
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Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims perform special prayers for peace, tranquillity in Bihar

Bodh Gaya, Aug 18 (ANI): Around 160 Buddhist pilgrims from Sri Lanka performed a special prayer for world peace and tranquillity at holy town Bodh Gaya of Bihar on Monday. Monks prayed and chanted lines from their holy texts under the sacred Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha gained enlightenment some 2500 years ago, which still exists. Aug 18, 2014
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Foreign Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan called off

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Taking a strong stand after Pakistan envoy held an hour-long meeting with Kashmiri separatist leaders in Delhi on Monday, India has called off its Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan. Amidst a staunch criticism from the opposition leaders, the government called off the talks which were scheduled to be held on August 25. Aug 18, 2014
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Kashmiri separatist leader meets Pak envoy

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah on Monday said that the separatist leaders have asked for a trilateral talk between India, Pakistan and representatives of Kashmir. Shah said this after holding a meeting with Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit. Shah also added that no controversy should be raised over their meeting as they share a good relation with both India and Pakistan Aug 18, 2014
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Jhargram resident brings people closer, establishes Muslim shrine adjacent to a temple

West Bengal, Aug 18 (ANI): India is a land of great saints and free thinkers. It is known for its amazing diversity. But, this does not come in the way of good relations between people of different communities. This ethos is visible across the country. One such example comes alive in Jhargram district of West Bengal where a Hindu, Narayan Chandra Acharya has established a Muslim shrine adjacent to a temple. Aug 18, 2014
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