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It happens: Eid Celebrations

Agartala, Oct 18 (ANI): Devout Muslims across India's northeastern states congregated at mosques to offer prayers on the occasion of the feast of Eid-al-Adha on Wednesday. Believers offer domestic animals as a ritual sacrifice to the Almighty to mark this festival. According to Islamic tradition, the Prophet Abraham was blessed with a son, Ishmael, at a very advanced age and nurtured a deep love for the boy. The event commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. The ritual of sacrifice symbolises obedience and loyalty to God. Muslims worldwide traditionally slaughter a four-legged animal in commemoration. The meat is then distributed among the family and neighbours as well as the poor and the needy. But before the sacrifice, men, women and children flock to mosques around the country to take part in the prayers. Eid also marks the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca and is considered to be a day of joy, since martyrdom itself is a blessing. Oct 18, 2013
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It happens: Boat Race

Imphal, Oct 18 (ANI): Tribes living in the hills and plains of northeastern India come together to participate and compete in Hiyang Hiren Tanana, the traditional boat race competition, held annually two days ahead of the Mera Houchongba celebrations, a festival which encourages brotherhood among tribal communities. On Wednesday hundreds of locals dressed in their traditional northeast Indian attire, came to participate in the festivities of an annual boat race competition which is organised annually two days ahead of the religious festival, Mera Houchongba. All 36 rowers or volunteers which include two team leaders (Tengmai Lappa) who took part in the boat race were blessed by the titular king ofIndia's northeastern Manipur state, Leishemba Sanajaoba, during a ceremony held at Sana Konung (Manipur Royal Palace) on Tuesday. Hiyang HirenTanana (Traditional Boat Race) and Mera Houchongba are the two most important festivals of Manipur which bind the people of the valley with the hills. The two festivals are being celebrated in Manipur since 33 A. D. whenManipur was ruled by King Nongda Lairen Pakhangba. Oct 18, 2013
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It happens: Goat feeds a Tiger Cub

Indore, Oct 18 (ANI): A goat has been tending and feeding a tiger cub disowned by its own mother, a tigress at a zoo in Indore district of India's central Madhya Pradesh state. Born a couple of weeks ago, the tiger cub, along with its two siblings, was attacked by its mother at birth. The attack killed the other two siblings and the third one was left paralysed in its lower limbs and spinal cord. Worried for the cub's growth, the zoo authorities arranged for a goat that is feeding the cub and treats the cub like one of its own kind. A bigger challenge that the authorities face now is the treatment of the cub. Yadav said that they were inspecting the spinal cord injuries of the cub and would treat the cub. The zoo authorities observed a change in the behavior of the tigress since the time the cubs were born. It became more violent and refused to feed her cubs. Oct 18, 2013
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Prateik celebrates his moms 58th Birth Anniversary with kids

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Prateik Babbar, son of late bollywood actress Smita Patil celebrated his mom’s 58th birth anniversary by cutting a cake in her memory with special kids from the Save The Children NGO in Mumbai recently. Speaking on the occasion Prateik got nostalgic and said…Married to actor Raj Babbar, Smita was one of the finest actors that Indian cinema has ever had. The actress died in 1986 following childbirth complications. Well all we can say is that this was indeed very thoughtful of you Prateik. Oct 18, 2013
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Grand celebrations for the success of 'Grand Masti'

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): The makers of the super hit adult comedy Grand Masti along with its entire cast and crew celebrated its 100 crore success in a grand way at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion super exited Vivek and Aftab expressed their joy and thanked the audience. Directed by Indra Kumar Grand Masti is the first adult comedy to cross the 100 crore mark in its third week. Oct 18, 2013
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Abhishek - Aishwarya to co-host fund raising event with Sharon Stone

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are all set to co-host a fund raising event with Hollywood actress Sharon Stone. The couple will be co-hosting a fund raising event for AIDS Research amfAR India, at its inaugural fund raising event that's to be held in Mumbai. Talking about this, Sharon Stone said that they are grateful and humbled to be welcomed by the Indian community and share knowledge that's provided by the Indian government. Well...that's indeed a very generous thought of you all!! Oct 18, 2013
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'Gori Tere Pyar Mein' music launch

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Music directors and director of the upcoming romantic comedy 'Gori Tere Pyar Mein' unveiled its music in entertainment capital Mumbai recently. On the occasion music directors, Vishal and Shekhar, said that the film's music is expected to enthral the audience. Vishal lauded fresh new talents, as they tend to give that extra zing to the feel of the song. Meanwhile, director Puneet Malhotra suggested that the audience would love the mixed bag of songs. 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' is a 2013 romantic comedy flick, staring Bollywood actor Imran Khan and actress Kareena Kapoor. The film is slated to release on November 22. Oct 17, 2013
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Jacqueline's love for Diamonds revealed

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Bollywood beauty Jacqueline Fernandez revealed her love for diamonds while unveiling Forevermark's all new collection in the showbiz capital Mumbai. Dressed in a sleek black dress, Jacqueline looked as gorgeous as ever. On the occasion Jaqueline shared some of her diamond moments with the media present. When asked whether she prefers diamond as gifts or she likes to buy it herself this is what the actress said. Well if that's the case then we wish you keep getting lots of diamond gifts Jacqueline! Oct 17, 2013
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