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Amitabh Bachchan distances self from politics

Mumbai, Oct 02 (ANI): During a film making awards ceremony event in showbiz capital, Mumbai, Bollywood superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, avoided a question by a media person on the subject of elections and said that he had no knowledge about politics. Bachchan, also known as the Big B of the film industry, graced a film making project awards night, aimed at producing films for social causes. Oct 2, 2013
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First look of R... Rajkumar

Mumbai, Oct 2 (ANI): Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha unveiled the first look of their upcoming action film 'R... Rajkumar' in the showbiz capital, Mumbai recently. It was quite a unique launch as all the actors of the film arrived at the venue in the avatars they are playing in the movie. Sonakshi said that she thoroughly enjoyed playing a rowdy character in the film. Helmed by director-choreographer Prabhudheva, the film is slated to release on 6th December 2013. Oct 2, 2013
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Vietnam court jails activist lawyer for 30 months

A Vietnamese court sentences a prominent activist lawyer to 30 months in jail on tax evasion charges as hundreds of his supporters stage a protest in the capital against the one-party communist state's crackdown on dissent Oct 2, 2013
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Japanese firms target water purification industry in Asia

Japan, Oct 01 (ANI): Safe and clean drinking water is the basic right of people. In Thailand, the government provides clean water from Bangkhen plant in the suburbs of its capital Bangkok. It is Asia's second biggest water treatment facility, and it processes 4 million cubic meters of clean water every day. The plant has been using Ebara pumps from Japan for over 3 decades. The reliability of water pumps supplied by Ebara has created a unique relationship with the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority in Thailand. Ebara recently organized a seminar in Bangkok that attracted representatives from South-East Asian countries to update them about its latest technologies in water purification. Oct 1, 2013
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Olivia Culpo and Sanjana Jon take stand for girl child

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo along with social activist Sanjana Jon is in the national capital for creating awareness on issues such as female infanticide and women empowerment. Speaking exclusively to ANI, Olivia said why she chose to support this issue. Sanjana also shared her experience that made her stand for these vital issues. Working for such a noble cause is quite appreciable. Keep up the good work both of you!!! Oct 1, 2013
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US govt shutdown leaves DC monuments closed

Reactions from tourists hoping to visit some of the capital's famous museums on Washington's mall were mixed on Tuesday as they found most of the museums were closed following the government shutdown, the first in 17 years Oct 1, 2013