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UN goes Bollywood style for its 'Free and Equal' campaign in India

Mumbai, May 1 (ANI): The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) launched its first ever Bollywood-style music video in Mumbai to promote its Free and Equal campaign for LGBT rights in India. The two-and-a-half minute video, called "The Welcome", stars actress and former Miss India Celina Jaitly who was last year nominated by the High Commissioner as a "UN equality champion" in recognition of her support for LGBT equality. Celina has made her musical debut in the video, singing a new version of the 1979 Bollywood classic, Uthe Sab Ke Kadam. The event even saw the presence of renowned Indian actor Imran Khan, transgender rights activist Laxmi Tripathi and UN representatives.The Free and Equal campaign aims to raise awareness of homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination, and encourage greater respect for the rights of LGBT people. May 1, 2014
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Trangender community hails SC judgement recognizing them as third gender

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): After the Supreme Court recognized the transgenders as the ‘third gender’, the community hailed the judgement. Petitioner Laxmi Narayan Tripathi said that the transgenders are feeling proud to be an Indian as the court has today given all the rights given to others to this community. Apr 15, 2014
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Politicians condemn confrontation between EC and Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal/ New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): Politicians on Tuesday condemned the uproar between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission. According to reports, Banerjee challenged the Election Commission's order of transferring five superintendents on charges of being biased towards some political parties during a rally on Monday in Pandua town of West Bengal. Banerjee had said that she respects the election commission but won't succumb to its demand and questioned them for taking such a step without consulting the state government. Apr 8, 2014
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Politicos react as BJP demands AK Antony's resignation

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Hitting out at the Defence Minister AK Antony over the resignation of Admiral D K Joshi as Navy Chief and the submarine mishap, BJP had demanded that AK Antony should resign on moral grounds. Speaking on the same, SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that he is not in the favor of Antony's resignation as not all time a minister is responsible. Further, NCP leader DP Tripathi said that asking resignation of Antony is not right as he is an honest Defence Minister. Meanwhile, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Defence Minister should be held answerable. Feb 28, 2014
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NCP anticipates forming alliance with Congress in Goa, Gujarat, Odisha

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is looking forward to form alliance with ruling Congress party in three states, ahead of the upcoming general elections. Even though the Congress has not stated anything, NCP leader D P Tripathi said that the talks are in process to come to a conclusion regarding the alliance in Goa, Gujarat and Odisha. Earlier in the day NCP also declared the list of 24 candidates who will contest in the upcoming general elections. Feb 28, 2014
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Navy chief resigns after INS Sindhuratna mishap, politicos welcome move

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Political leaders welcomed Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi’s decision to resign from the post following the INS Sindhuratna mishap. Congress leader DP Tripathi said that the naval chief took moral responsibility and resigned, while JD (U) leader Ali Anwar welcomed the move saying very few officials do such a thing. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar pointed out the shortcomings of the Defence ministry and said that they should take responsibility of the series of mishaps in the Indian Navy. Following the suit, NCP leader Tariq Anwar also welcomed the move. Feb 27, 2014
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I have the right to contest from any place I want: Ashutosh

New Delhi, Feb, 17 (ANI): Commenting on the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) first list for Lok Sabha polls and on contesting the polls from Delhi, party Spokesperson Ashutosh said that he had the right to contest from any place he wanted. He also said that the elections would give his party a chance to introspect. AAP has announced that it would field journalist-turned politician Ashutosh against Union Minister Kapil Sibal and Mukul Tripathi against External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid. Feb 17, 2014
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Obsessing Over Crop Tops

A trip on the ramp for an actress can spell disaster. But actress Lavanya Tripathi takes this in her stride and completes her walk with a smile. Apart from the slip, another first for Lavanya was her wearing black. The starlet loves colour and is rarely seen in black. Moving from colour to style, Lavanya [...] Feb 14, 2014
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Politicos condemn Raj Thackeray's 'rasta roko' agitation

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday condemned MNS Chief Raj Thackeray's 'rasta roko' agitation. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that MNS is famous for such violence since its inception and that they are always indulged in creating ruckus. Meanwhile, NCP General Secretary DP Tripathi said that this is a wrong step against the people's welfare. Following the suit, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that this is always done by MNS but the state government also has never taken any action against them and have bent before them every time. Feb 12, 2014
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