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It Happens : Hundreds of students take part in Yogathon

Chennai, Dec 26 (ANI): Hundreds of students took part in a "Yogathon" to create awareness about the ancient practice at an event in Chennai on Monday. Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 'Art of Living Foundation' organized the event. Organizers said the event was being organized across the country, especially in schools and colleges, to create awareness among the people about the benefits of Yoga. Senior Faculty of Art of Living Foundation, Ayush Doshyam, said the idea behind the event was to spread awareness about the positives of Yoga. Dec 26, 2014
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Politicos condemn after Hindu Mahasabha leader abuses Gandhi, prepares for Godse's statue in Meerut

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday condemned Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha leader's abusive remarks against Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that BJP should clarify its ideology regarding Gandhi as their supporting parties keep changing views. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that the state government should take action in the case and clarified that BJP is with the ideology of Gandhi. A day after Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha and Om Shiv Mahakaal Seva Samiti conducted a foundation-stone laying ceremony of the country's first Nathuram Godse statue, a case was registered against Hindu Mahasabha national general secretary Madan Acharya for allegedly using "abusive language" against Mahatma Gandhi. Dec 26, 2014
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PM Modi rules out privatization of Railways

Varanasi, Dec 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that his government will not privatise railways and instead wants to put more money for the development of railways. Modi was addressing railway workers in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. Modi was at the Diesel Locomotive Workshop in the city to lay foundation stone of the extension of the workshop. Modi added the private money and foreign investments will be used to facilitate modernization of the national transporter. Highlighting the importance he wanted to give to the railways, Modi talked about setting up four railway universities to boost the capabilities of the sector. Modi said that by bringing modern changes to the railways, India could develop more. The Prime Minister also dedicated to the country a new high tech engine made in the workshop. Pitching for his 'Make in India' initiative, Modi said every component of every project of railways should be indigenous. Dec 26, 2014
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PM Modi wields broom in Varanasi to mark 'Good Governance Day'

Varanasi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes part in Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan during the visit to his parliamentary constituency as part of Good Governance Day celebrations across nation. During his one day visit to Varanasi, Modi wielded broom at the Assi Ghat and outside near Jagannath temple in the holy city. Modi today also lauded people for helping rid the Assi Ghat of mounds of soil and garbage to restore the historical site to its old glory. He also nominated noted people and institutions for the Clean India Mission. During the visit, Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for an inter-university centre for teachers' education to be named after Madan Mohan Malviya. Modi is also expected to launch Varanasi Mahotsav. Dec 25, 2014
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Education apparatus should be for overall personality development not for robot production, says PM

Varanasi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid foundation stone of an inter-university centre for teachers' education in Varanasi. The foundation stone laying ceremony was being held at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University. Modi even paid tribute to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya at the ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, Modi said that the education apparatus can't be one that produces robots and that there must be overall personality development of the students. He added that good education is connected with good teachers. Dec 25, 2014
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Best of 2014 : The Fashion Buzz of the Year

The events, the parties, the fashion shows, the discoveries; a year rich in emotion with several remarkable things to remember: Nicolas Ghesquière, Jeremy Scott, 125 years of Lanvin, The Louis Vuitton Foundation, etc. Including interviews with Alexander Wang, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Jeremy Scott. Dec 23, 2014
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Hundreds of students take part in Yogathon in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 22 (ANI): Hundreds of students took part in a "Yogathon" to create awareness about the ancient practice at an event in Chennai on Monday. Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 'Art of Living Foundation' organized the event. Organizers said the event was being organized across the country, especially in schools and colleges, to create awareness among the people about the benefits of Yoga. Senior Faculty of Art of Living Foundation, Ayush Doshyam, said the idea behind the event was to spread awareness about the positives of Yoga. Dec 22, 2014
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Emma Watson voted top 'feminist celebrity' of 2014

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Emma Watson has claimed the title of top feminist for the year 2014. In a Ms. Foundation for Women online poll conducted in partnership with Cosmopolitan.com, the 24-year-old British star got most votes, beating actress Laverne Cox, who came second, an online portal reported. The Top 10 2014 feminists, based on the poll are: Emma Watson, Laverne Cox, Rachel Maddow, Beyonce ,Cher, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Meryl Streep, Mindy Kaling 0, Ann Curry. Watson had delivered a powerful speech at the U.N as Women's Goodwill Ambassador back in September had touched people's heart, when she helped launch the HeForShe gender equality campaign. Dec 20, 2014
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Week in Review - 18/12/2014

This week in the celebrity spotlight: Sony Pictures pulls the plug on ‘The Interview’, Rihanna is the picture of high glamour and Ben Stiller & Ricky Gervais remember Robin Williams. Welcome to the Getty Images Week in Review. Here’s what’s been happening with your favorite celebs this week. Hollywood has been shaken to its core as Sony Pictures announced it’s pulling the release of ‘The Interview’ amid terror threats against theaters that planned to show the now controversial Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy. According to Sony executives, there are no plans to release the film in any form. Rihanna was the picture of high glamour as she hosted the First Annual Diamond Ball for the Clara Lionel Foundation. The singer wore a Zac Posen off-the-shoulder gown in a lush rose hue. Stars from all facets of the entertainment world came together to support the foundations goal of promoting health, education, arts and culture on a global scale. Celebs came out to shop for a good cause at the BROOKS BROTHERS Celebrates The Holidays with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Stars got a chance to experience snow, reindeers & even old Saint Nick. But an even rarer appearance than Santa was Miley Cyrus with current boyfriend, Patrick Schwarzenegger. ‘Glee’ star Dec 19, 2014
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John Abraham spreads festive cheer with 'Gift A Smile'

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI) : Bollywood actor John Abraham was recently spotted in the national capital to attend a Christmas event organized for the underprivileged and terminally ill children by Amazon.in in association with Charities Aid Foundation and Make a Wish foundation. John, the brand ambassador for Make a Wish foundation, made the children squeal with delight as he became the Santa for the day and handed over the gifts to the children. As a part of the program, 23 children from NGO 'Make a Wish' and 'Read India' received gifts sent by Amazon.in customers from Gift a Smile program on its platform. Dec 18, 2014
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