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Girls in Jorhat take up martial arts for self defence

Jorhat, June 26 (ANI): 13-year-old Prity Sarkar has been learning karate since January this year. She aims to become a police officer. Her parents are supportive of her martial arts training as it not only helps Prity remain physically fit but is also important for self-defense. With an increase in various crimes against women, a large number of women in the region are taking interest in learning martial arts. Ananiya Neog, a black belt holder in Karate works as an instructor in Jorhat. She has witnessed a rise in the number of students approaching her for training. Jun 26, 2014
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Celebrity News - 23/6/2014

LONDON America Ferrera jetted to London to talk up her animated flick “How To Train Your Dragon 2”. :38 America Ferrera: and the visuals…experience :50 LOS ANGELES Happening in Los Angeles, Kathy Griffin did her best to spice things up as host of the Daytime Emmy Awards. :11 Kathy Griffin: it was an odd…in :22 Elsewhere, Hollywood fashionistas enjoyed a day of Kate Spade shopping. :20 Emmy Rossum: I love…a lot :33 :01 Freida Pinto: I think… is :16 And Alanis Morrisette was among the stars participating in Montblanc’s 24 Hour Plays benefitting Urban Arts Partnership. Here’s how she summed up the experience. :14 Alanis Morrisette: there was a lot…stuff :28 Jun 24, 2014
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Protest against FYUP continue with demand of DU VC's resignation

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): The members of All India Students Association (AISA) on Monday, while staging protest a protest in front of the HRD ministry over the Four Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP) in Delhi University were caught in a scuffle with the Delhi Police. The students demanded clarification regarding admissions under the programme which has lead to widespread difficulties due to the ongoing tiff between the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the University. An AISA Member Anmol demanded DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dinesh Singh's resignation after he reportedly defended the FYUP against the UGC notices asking the varsity to roll back the course. ABVP members also protested outside DU's Faculty of Arts over the issue and demanded the VC's resignation. Meanwhile, HRD Minister Smriti Irani called an emergency meeting of a University Grants Commission (UGC)-appointed 10-member committee on Monday afternoon in attempt to arrive at an acceptable solution to the ongoing academic crisis. Jun 23, 2014
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It Happens: Tibetan Artist

Dharamsala, June 13 (ANI): Renowned Tibetan musician, Jhola Tehchung, launched an upcoming musical event in India's hill town of Dharamsala on June 10 to promotes Himalayan artistes and music from across various genres, including folk to fusion to pop. The four-day musical concert 'Tashi Delek Concert'is organised by a newly formed Tibetan organisation, 'Himalayan International Traditional Arts' (HITA) from Japan and it will be held from 29th of June to 2nd of July in India's northern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir province, inviting all prominent young musicians from the entire Himalayan region. Spokesperson of HITA, Tsering Dicky, said that the agency is formed by a Tibetan musician based in Japan with an aim to promote Tibetan and Himalayan artists. Music enthusiasts from all across the world are expected to attend the event. Jun 13, 2014
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Akshay Kumar launches defence centre with Aditya Thack

Mumbai, June 7 (ANI): Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar along with Aditya Thackeray launched a martial arts school to give self-defence training to women, in the showbiz capital Mumbai recently. At the event, he said that he want to teach women how to protect themselves. Well….it’s great to see that someone like you is taking so much effort!!! Jun 7, 2014