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London's heritage art gallery pays homage to World War I Sikh soldiers

London, July 19 (ANI): The UK Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) paid homage to World War I Sikh soldiers through an art exhibition organized in London commemorating their remarkable but largely forgotten contribution. The story of Sikh soldiers volunteered in World War I (WWI) is being showcased through original artefacts that include unpublished photographs, drawings, newspapers, comics, postcards, stunning works of art, uniforms, gallantry medals, and folk songs sung by the wives left at home. The exhibition titled “Empire, Faith and War: The Sikhs and World War One” is being held at the Brunei Gallery in London. Project Historian of the UK Punjab Heritage Association, Parmjit Singh, said the exhibition puts together the tales of Sikhs soldiers who fought in Great War and the stories of families they left behind. Jul 19, 2014
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AAP part of RSS, Kejriwal doing vote bank politics: Congress

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely on Saturday severely slammed the Aam Aadmi Party and its chief Arvind Kejriwal saying that the AAP is a part of RSS. Lovely added that Kejriwal is trying to do vote bank politics in order to help BJP gain power and deviate people's attention from Congress. Jul 19, 2014
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Hindu priests' apex body terms Shankaracharya Swaroopanand's anti-Saint remark as baseless

Shirdi, July 19 (ANI): A delegation of Hindu priests' apex body after visiting the revered Saint Sai Baba temple at Shirdi termed the recent controversial remark made by top Indian seer Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati as baseless. Condemning Swaroopanand's remark, the delegation said they monitored all the Hindu rituals being performed in the Sai Baba's temple very closely and did not find anything anti-ancient Hindu tradition. Taking a dig at Swami Swaroopanand, Swami Acharya Pramod Krishnam, one of the senior Hindu priests said the traditional rituals and routine followed by the temple do not violate norms of ancient Hindu customs. Jul 19, 2014
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Vice President says lawmaking serious for proper governance

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari called lawmaking a serious exercise for proper governance as he addressed orientation programme for newly elected members of upper house of the parliament on Saturday. Ansari acquainted the first time members of the upper house with roles, responsibilities and functioning of the parliament. Jul 19, 2014
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Uttarakhand witnesses flood like situation due to incessant rains

Uttarakhand, July 19 (ANI): Incessant rainfall in Uttarakhand flooded roads on Saturday and interrupted Hindu pilgrimage of Badrinath. Weather office has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in the state for next three days, while the official machinery has been put on high alert. The state has been receiving intermittent rains since monsoon has hit the region. Meanwhile, director of disaster management in Uttarakhand, Piyush Rautela, said devotees were stuck at various places but necessary arrangements were made for them. Jul 19, 2014
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Bangladeshi Prime Minister joins Iftar party with journalists

Dhaka, July 19 (ANI): Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently joined an Iftar party with journalists and other guests during the holy month of Ramadan in capital Dhaka. Hasina wished a safe and happy life for the citizens and hoped to make Bangladesh a developed country by 2021. Jul 19, 2014
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Fireman died due to negligence in Mumbai inferno, says wife

Mumbai, July 19 (ANI): Wife of fireman Nitin Ivalekar, who lost his life in a fire that broke out in a multi-storied building in Mumbai, alleged on Saturday that he died due to negligence by senior officials. Shubhangi, wife of deceased Ivalekar, claimed that senior officials violated fire safety norms and pushed the junior officials to douse the fire. Jul 19, 2014
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Bangalore Police Commissioner condemns rape of school girl, assures justice

Bangalore, July 19 (ANI): The Police Commissioner of Bangalore, Raghavendra Auradkar, on Saturday assured complete and speedy justice to scores of parents and other protesters enraged over the sexual assault on a six-year-old girl in her school premises. Public anger erupted after two staff members of the school raped the girl within the school premises. The crime took place on July 02 during school hours and the child, a student of first grade is receiving treatment in a hospital. Urging people to be patient, Auradkar said it is a condemnable offence and police officials are working on it. He also added that the accused will soon be behind bars. Jul 19, 2014
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Cross-firing hits normal life along Indo-Pak border, say villagers

Jammu, July 19 (ANI): The residents living along Indo-Pak Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir said that they have been facing hardships due to cross border shelling. Firing started on July 16 when Pakistani side targeted an Indian post in the Arnia area of RS Pura sector in which an Indian soldier died and three others were injured. Jul 19, 2014
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Will defend Sikh community from Congress attack over SGPC: Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh, July 19 (ANI): Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday said that Congress party has tried to make a severe attack on Sikh Community in terms of a separate SGPC for Haryana. Badal added that the SGPC will defend the Sikh Community from this attack by Congress with an aim to create hatred among Sikhs. Meanwhile, Education Minister of Punjab, Daljit Singh Cheema, said that under law formation of a separate SGPC is not allowed. Jul 19, 2014
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Important events of August

August 2014 will be a memorable period as a few highly-anticipated events are happening in this month. We bring you the details of the 5 most-awaited Telugu events happening in August 2014. Jul 19, 2014
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'Aagadu' Audio and Teaser on Special Days

The audio launch of Mahesh Babu starrer 'Aagadu' is going to be held on a special day. This event is happening on the birthday ( August 31) of none other than Gautham Krishna who happens to be the son of Superstar. On the other hand, Aagadu's second teaser will be unveiled on August 9th on the eve of Mahesh Babu's birthday. 'Aagadu' team is looking forward for the much-awaited item number that will be shot on Mahesh Babu and Shruti Haasan. Thaman and Srinu Vytla already completed the music sittings of the dance number. Thaman is excited about 'Aagadu' because its his 50th flick. He is one of the very few composers to complete 50 films in a short span. Jul 19, 2014
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Reactions pour in after Siddaramaiah found sleeping in House

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Reactions poured in after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was found sleeping during a debate on sexual offences against women in the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Social activist, Annie Raja said that the people who are supposed to see that actions should be taken and women should be safe are sleeping. Further, BJP leader, Nalin Kohli said that this shows that ministers are not serious. NCW Member, Shamina Shafiq said that it is painful for women to know that leaders are not even interested in debates related to improving the security for them. Jul 19, 2014
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India needs to create productive environment for investors: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Addressing a news conference in the national capital, Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, on Saturday said that the country needs to create such a productive environment that investors feel that doing business in India is profitable. He said that the essence of economy starts from investment. Jaitley further added that unbanked money should be brought under the ambit of banking system which can be used for greater economic purposes. Jul 19, 2014
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Iniya Replaces Sunny Amma

Oru Oorula Rendu Raaja is back in news and this time its again for the same song which Sunny Amma refused. Vimal and Priya anand starrer OORR is directed by Settai Kannan and the films shooting is going on a brisk pace. Jul 19, 2014
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Robo 2 The Next Big Indian Film

Superstar Rajnikanth starrer Enthiran made history being the biggest film of its time. Enthiran was a dream project by Director Shankar with story inspired from Science fiction novels from writer Sujatha's. Shankar said he would make a sequel in future and there are already Buzz about it. The first thing is Who will be the Robo? Shankar wants Rajnikanth again. But the Superstar is busy and might not take up the sequel considering his health. Rumours are mounting that Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan might do the sequel. There are even news about shankar & Aamir Khan discussing the project. Nothing for now is confirmed. Shankar will do Enthiran 2 for sure, but will it be Aamir? lets wait for the news to hit us. Jul 19, 2014
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Politicos react on reports of RSS denial to support Amit Shah in state polls

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted to reports of RSS___ denial to support BJP President Amit Shah in the upcoming Assembly Polls in some states. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that RSS and BJP have always worked hand in hand. NCP leader Tariq Anwar also stated that RSS and BJP is one and the same thing, both work in co-ordination with each other. Jul 19, 2014
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Christine Bleakley believes in _love at first sight_

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Christine Bleakley has recently admitted that she believes in love at first sight. She said that she and fiance Frank Lampard both believe in it, however, everybody needs to work at their relationship, but that initial chemistry has to be there, a leading daily reported. She has been engaged to former Chelsea footballer Lampard since 2011 and they live in Fulham, south-west London. Jul 19, 2014
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Gaurav Gupta___s exquisite collection on Day 4 of India Couture Week 2014

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Designer Gaurav Gupta displayed his exquisite collection named ___Wink of Nyx___ on Day 4 of ongoing India Couture Week 2014 in New Delhi recently. And to everyone___s surprise, Bollywood diva Shraddha Kapoor sashayed down the runway as a showstopper for Gaurav___s show. She looked like an angel in a divine off-white sequinned gown from the designer_s mermaid creation. The collection showcased embroidered jackets, fire dripped sari gowns and lehenga gowns. Well___.it was indeed a visual treat for the audiences!!! Jul 19, 2014
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Mulayam Singh claims least rapes in UP, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has stirred another controversy with his remark saying that for a population of 21 crore in Uttar Pradesh, the state observes least number of rapes. BJP leader Nalin Kohli has said that such statements by senior leaders are condemnable. BJP___s UP Unit President Laxmikant Bajpai stated that Mulayam Singh___s party is itself a supporter of crime with all criminal leaders in the front. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that although Singh is not wrong in defining the population he should not take crime so leniently. BSP leader Sudhindra Bhadoria said that SP should quit from government because it is not capable of controlling crime in the state. Meanwhile, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Mulayam Singh always makes such controversial statements. Jul 19, 2014
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