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India sees telecoms consolidation as Vodafone lines up $2 bln investment

New Delhi/Mumbai/Srinagar, Oct 16 (ANI): Telecom Minister, Kapil Sibal has said that Vodafone Group has planned to invest more than $2 billion in the country, a victory for a policy change designed to boost foreign interest and thin out the crowd of a dozen players in the world’s second biggest mobile phone market. The investment plan by Britain's Vodafone follows the removal in August of a cap on foreign firms investing in telecoms companies. Sibal on the occasion, also said that it was “possible” that the government could hold another auction of third-generation (3G) spectrum, which would be the first since 2010, but he gave no timeline for this. Oct 16, 2013
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Veena Malik's sensuous photo shoot

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): Sultry siren, Veena Malik was spotted doing a sexy photo shoot in the showbiz capital, Mumbai recently. Veena was seen decked up in different revealing outfits. Well...you certainly know how to grab attention of your fans especially male fans...right Veena??? Oct 15, 2013
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John reveals his love for travelling!

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): Bollywood's macho man John Abraham who is also the brand of the luggage brand Skybags revealed his love for travelling while shooting for the add commercial. Looking as hot as ever in a formal look John even shared his favorite holiday destination with us. Well we hope you travel to the Himalayas soon John! Oct 15, 2013
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Amitabh Bachchan unveils book 'Talaash Insaan Ki'

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): The stalwart of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan along with lyricist Javed Akhtar unveiled the book penned down by city’s top cop Dr. Satyapal Singh in Mumbai recently. Also, present at the event was Mumbai’s Rural Development Minister, Jayant Patil. Big B said that he considers himself a normal human being and is always ready to work for the betterment of the society. The book is all about “mankind's continuous quest in search of the truth.” Well….we hope that you continue writing such amazing literary pieces Dr. Satyapal Singh!!! Oct 15, 2013
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Mumbai Women's International Film Festival: Celebrating femininity

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): The week-long Women's International Film Festival (MWIFF) concluded at Mumbai with noted film personalities including Shabana Azmi and ace choreographer Saroj Khan being felicitated during the event. Expressing her delight on receiving the award, Khan said she was happy that the Bollywood fraternity respects women working in this field. Along with the other dignitaries present during the function, Bollywood’s acclaimed actor and director, Nandita Das, interacted with the media and expressed her happiness that films which had women working as cinematographers, directors, editors and those working behind the stage were being felicitated. Oct 15, 2013
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Feel lucky to be choreographed by genius Prabhu Deva: Shahid Kapoor

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): While promoting his upcoming action caper, ‘R…Rajkumar’ in Mumbai, ace dancer and lead actor, Shahid Kapoor lauded director Prabhu Deva for his exceptional talent saying he felt lucky to be choreographed by the dancing legend in the film. Meanwhile, appreciating the efforts of Shahid, his female lead, Sonakshi Sinha, said that the cast and crew of the film had given their best in the dancing and action sequences of R…Rajkumar. The action entertainer is co-produced by Eros International and producer Viki Rajani. Oct 15, 2013
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Sachin Tendulkar to play his 200th test at Wankhede

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar will play his farewell 200th Test at the Wankhede Stadium, his home ground. The BCCI has confirmed the venues for upcoming West Indies series and has chosen Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium for the two Tests. The ace cricketer reportedly wanted to play his last game in Mumbai, from where he started his career. He had also expressed his strong desire to have his mother watch him play in his final Test match. In spite of a 24-year-long career, his mother has never seen her son play an international game in a stadium - another privilege for Wankhede now that she is expected to be present. Oct 15, 2013
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Tendulkar started career from Mumbai, wish him luck for his last stint there: Kirti Azad

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar will play his farewell 200th Test at the Wankhede Stadium. The BCCI on Tuesday confirmed that the second match of the two-Test series against West Indies in November will be played at the cricketer's home ground. Meanwhile, former cricketer Kirti Azad wished him luck and said that he hopes he makes a double century in his last match in Mumbai, from where he started his career. Oct 15, 2013
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Coal scam: CBI names KM Birla, ex-Coal Secretary in fresh FIR

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): In another high profile chargesheet in the coal scam, the CBI has registered a case against Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, KM Birla. Aluminum maker Hindalco, which Mr Birla promotes, has also been named in the fresh FIR filed by the agency. According to reports, the FIR names Birla, Nalco, Hindalco and former coal secretary PC Parekh. The charges in the FIR reportedly pertain to alleged forgery and financial misrepresentation. The investigating agency is conducting raids at the Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata offices of Hindalco. The CBI is under pressure from the Supreme Court to hasten its investigation into how and why coal fields were allocated to private players without a transparent bidding process. Oct 15, 2013