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Shivarajkumar’s ‘Bhajarangi’ Gets Rave Reviews from Film Critics

Director Harsha's much-talked about film "Bhajarangi" starring Shivarajkumar and Aindrita Ray in lead roles has garnered rave reviews from film critics. Prior to its release, the trailer of the film had created a lot of expectations, and it now appears to have lived up to them. The critics opine that the flick is much more than what has been expected from it. Dec 16, 2013
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How to Wear High Slit Gowns

Evolution forms the theme for designer Hari Anand’s design showcase at the Kochi Fashion Week.  He plays with his favourite colour white along with splashes of others. He plays with plunging and high necklines for his silhouettes, but high slits were a constant in all his gowns. Gurpreet, after his design showcases, asks him how [...] Dec 14, 2013
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Happy that leaders concerned about SC's wrong decision on gay rights: Anand Grover

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): After union leaders like Kapil Sibal and P Chidambaram expressed concern over re-criminalizing gay sex and upholding the constitutional validity of Section 377 of IPC by the Supreme Court, Senior Advocate Anand Grover expressed happiness about the same. He said that SC's duty is to look after the rights of people, but in this case, the SC has curbed people's rights. Grover said that the central government should pressurize to review the apex court's verdict. Dec 12, 2013
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Does Rajeev Pillai Like Playing the Baddie?

After entertaining audiences down south, actor Rajeev Pillai is making a move to Bollywood. For Rajeev, it doesn’t matter if he plays the baddie or the hero, all he is looking for is a meaty role! Walking the ramp at the Kochi Fashion Week also brings back memories from Rajeev’s modeling days. Gurpreet speaks with [...] Dec 11, 2013
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UK shifts focus to smaller Indian cities for trade

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Britain’s business secretary Vince Cable has said that his country is keen on exploring trade and investment opportunities in India’s non-metropolitan cities. Cable, made this statement at the 9th meeting of India-UK joint Economic & Trade Committee (JETCO) in New Delhi. Cable also said that his country was ready to welcome Indian students for pursuing higher education. Meanwhile, trade minister, Anand Sharma, expressed his satisfaction over the progress of the joint-trade ventures between New Delhi and London. Dec 10, 2013
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Mia George: Im Lazy When it Comes to Skin Care

Red and white is actress Mia George’s favourite colours and walking down the ramp in a lehenga of these hues added to her charm. Mia was the show stopper for designer Hari Anand at the Kochi Fashion Week, 2013. Mia likes to keep it casual when it comes to dressing up. And when it comes [...] Dec 10, 2013
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Happy Birthday, Shatrughan Sinha!

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): 'Shotgun' of tinsel villa, Shatrughan Sinha turns 68 today! He has enthralled the audiences since his debut as a Pakistani military officer in Dev Anand's 'Prem Pujari' in 1970. He was nominated five times for the Filmfare Award and has won many National Awards. Apart from a successful actor, he is also an active politician. Well...we wish you a very happy birthday and we wonder what your daughter Sonakshi Sinha has planned for you!!! Dec 9, 2013
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India approves draft of WTO deal

Bali, Dec 07 (ANI): Union Trade Minister, Anand Sharma said that he would endorse a draft trade reform at the World Trade Organisation, removing a major obstacle to a deal. World Trade Organisation (WTO) kicked off the biennial ministerial meeting on December 04 to discuss new global trade measures in Indonesia. Representatives from 159 countries took turns to read out their statements on each country's decision on the ongoing negotiating issues, including food subsidies and trade facilitation. The Trade minister told reporters that he was more than happy and it was a great day for the nation. Dec 7, 2013
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WTO hoping for a 'new dawn' during Bali summit, India holds bilateral meets

Bali, Dec 03 (ANI): The World Trade Organisation is hoping for an agreement on trade issues during its 9th Ministerial Conference in Bali, as India's Trade Minister, Anand Sharma on Tuesday held bilateral meets with Zimbabwe and IBSA on the sidelines. The WTO has proposed a four-year interim measure for developing countries like India, within which these nations can offer the food subsidies that are presently considered illegal under the world trading norms. Dec 3, 2013
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Japanese Royals met Indian PM and Pranab Mukherjee

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met the Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who are on a six-day visit to India, at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing strategic relationships between the two nations. The occasion was also marked by the presence of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid, Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Commerce Minister Anand Sharma along with various other delegates. Dec 3, 2013