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Rescue workers save 32 people in building collapse in Mumbai, recover 25 bodies

Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Rescue workers have saved 32 people and recovered 25 bodies after a five-storey apartment block collapsed on Friday in Mumbai. The commandant of the National Disaster Rapid Force (NDRF), Alok Awasthi, said on Saturday that around 83 to 89 were still in the rubble. Employees of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai were housed in the building. The building was believed to have been about 35-years-old and home to about 20 families. The cause of the collapse is not known. Sep 28, 2013
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John Abraham becomes the face of Nat Geo's "Unlock" Campaign

Mumbai, Sept 28, (ANI): Known for showcasing the best of knowledge and entertainment through their programming, National Geographic Channel has announced actor-producer John Abraham as the face of the channel. Through this association, the channel has also launched a new campaign aptly titled 'Unlock'. The 40-year-old star, who is a fan of the channel's action-packed content, expressed his happiness to be a part of the campaign. The essence of this campaign is to open the doors of the mind, and is clear by its tag line that is- "it's the time to 'Unlock'." Sep 28, 2013
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It happens: Ancestor Ritual

Gaya, Sept 28(ANI): Devout Hindus have begun to gather at temples and on river banks in India to observe 'Pitru Paksha' the annual fortnight-long ritual of paying homage known as 'Pind Daan' (offering food) to souls of departed ancestors and pray for their salvation. Scores of families from far and near arrived at the pilgrim centre of Gaya in eastern state of Bihar on Tuesday to offer this ritual `Pind Daan'. Guided by priests they performed the religious rituals on the banks of River Ganga and other temples located in the city. 'Pitru Paksha' as per the Hindu lunar almanac known as Panchanga usually falls in the month of September or October. Certain devotees even get their heads tonsured on the occasion as mark of their respect for the departed souls. The food is usually cooked in silver or copper vessels and placed on banana leaves. Devotees believe that once the ritual is performed, the souls of their ancestors shall be relieved of all the painful sins and they would be freed from the cycle of rebirths. The offerings are also believed to cure diseases as well as infertility among childless couples apart from driving away evil souls. According to Hindu faith, it is believed that when humans die, their mortal body turns to dust whereas the soul remains, until it does not find Sep 28, 2013
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Tourism sector of country to capitalise on Rupee fall

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Goa/Kerala/ Agra, Sep 28 (ANI): The fall in rupee has made it cheaper to travel across India and the country's tourism is reaping the benefits with a surge in the number of foreign tourist arrivals as well as an increase in the number of Indians who are opting for the beaches of Goa over cruises on the Nile. The number of foreign tourists arriving in India between January and June witnessed a rise, but the big push is expected during the holiday season that gets underway from September-October, the tourism ministry says. Sep 28, 2013
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India to discuss cross border militancy with US

Washington, Sep 27 (ANI): India's envoy to US, Nirupama Rao said on Thursday that New Delhi would raise the issue of cross-border militancy at the meeting between Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh and President Barrack Obama in the White House. The issue topped India's agenda for the meeting in the wake of an attack by militants on a police station and an army base camp on Thursday that killed at least nine in Kashmir. India would discuss with US about the activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hafiz Saeed, who had masterminded 2008 Mumbai attack. Sep 27, 2013
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Big B launches Vipul Mittra's 'The Dream Chasers' book

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Bollywood's Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was spotted launching bureaucrat Vipul Mitra's book 'The Dream Chasers' in the showbiz capital Mumbai. On the occasion Big B spoke about his association with the author. Dressed in formals Mr Bachchan looked as classy as ever and stole the show away with his magnetic charisma. Sep 27, 2013
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Veena Malik is too excited for Super Model

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Hot and sexy Veena Malik is here again and this time she is here as a super model! And looks like the controversial queen is too excited for it. The vivacious Veena shared her excitement with us at the premiere of Super Model in Mumbai. On the occasion Veena even added that the film is a collaborative effort of the entire team and she is looking forward for its success. Directed by Navin Batra, Supermodel is a story of Fashion World which reveals truth of models' life and is out in theaters near you to watch! Sep 27, 2013
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5-storey building collapsed in Mumbai, many feared trapped

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Atleast 5 injured and almost 25 are feared trapped under the debris of a five-storey BMC staff quarter building that collapsed near the Babugenu Market on Dockyard Road in Mumbai. The incident happened at 6:25 AM on Friday. Rescue operations were on after eight disaster control teams and ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Meanwhile, a former corporator Suresh Jadhav said that the authorities delayed the renovation work which caused the building to collapse. The residents are in shock and grief after the disaster. Sep 27, 2013
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CLT20 Match 11 Preview: Mumbai Indians vs Highveld Lions Live Streaming Information

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Highveld Lions (LIO) in the 11th match of the Karbonn Smart Champions League Twenty20 2013 (CLT20). The match will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Friday. The match will begin at 08:00 pm IST on Friday and it will be telecast live on Star Sports, Star Cricket and Star Cricket HD channels and it will also be live streamed online. Sep 27, 2013
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