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Celebrity News - 13/11/2014

HOLLYWOOD AFI FEST 2014 was the place to be if you wanted to see the stars. ‘Still Alice’, the heart tugging drama about the early on set of Alzheimer's disease premiered with star Julianne Moore in the title role and Kristen Stewart as her daughter. ‘Selma’, the story of the civil rights march, had a surprise screening that was meet with enthusiastic reviews. British actor David Oyelowo, who plays Martin Luther King Jr., was joined on the red carpet by co-stars Tessa Thompson, Common, Lorraine Toussaint, Jeremy Strong & Niecy Nash. AFI FEST had a decidedly Italian flavor as it celebrated legendary screen icon Sophia Loren. The Oscar winner reportedly received a 2-minute standing ovation before the screening of her films. Her ‘Nine’ director Rob Marshall, Michelle Monaghan, Sasha Alexander and sons Edoardo & Carlo Ponti Jr. joined her for the tribute. DIAMOND BAR, CA Ryan Seacrest was greeted by excited fans as he visited Diamond Bar High School whose band director is a semifinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award. Seacrest spoke about the importance of the Grammy Foundation and sponsorship by Ford. #458988922 0:30: Ryan Seacrest: The kids who…pursuit. :0:39 1:06: Ryan Seacrest: What I think…someway. :1:17 WEST HOLLYWOOD You can grow up but y Nov 14, 2014
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Indian diaspora in Australia keenly awaits Modi's arrival

Sydney, Nov 13 (ANI): The near 300,000 strong Indian diaspora in Australia is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Preparations are on in full swing for Modi's address in Sydney's Allphones Arena on Monday (November 17). Australian Committee Foundation organizer Balesh Dhankar, said within three days of announcing Modi's address, 21,000 registrations were received whereas the Allphones Arena has a capacity of only 16, 664. Meanwhile, an Indian student in Australia, Aditya Dubey, said Modi's popularity internationally made him want to attend this address. A non resident Indian in Sydney, Jasvinder Ramana, said Modi has become a favourite among the youngsters. Modi is on a three country visit Myanmar, Australia and Fiji to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. Nov 13, 2014
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Diaspora eyes Modi boosting India Australia ties

Sydney, Nov 13 (ANI): Expatriate Indians are all set to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in Australia on November 14. Preparations are also on in full swing for Modi's address in Sydney's Allphones Arena on November 17. Modi is on a three country visit Myanmar, Australia and Fiji to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. An organiser of Australian Committee Foundation, Balesh Dhankar, said when announcement about Modi's address at Allphones Arena was made, around 21,000 registrations were received within three days. The Allphones Arena has a capacity of only 16, 664 people. Nov 13, 2014
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SRK celebrates Children's month with Kidzania

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): Just two days before Children's Day which is celebrated on November 14, bollywood's King Khan celebrated Children's Month at KidZania store in Mumbai. Shahrukh who is a strong promoter of Kidzania philosophy was happy to spent time with the kids of Angel Xpress Foundation and Access Life at the event. The Happy New Year star not just had an interactive session with reputed school principals on the issue of empowering children but was also seen dancing with the kids and parents present. Nov 12, 2014
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PM Modi pays tributes to Abul Kalam Azad and Acharya Kripalani on their birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Acharya Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani as well as freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on their birth anniversary. Modi tweeted, "Scholar, freedom fighter and a man who devoted his life towards nation building, I salute Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary". Azad was one of the tallest national leaders of his time and promoted the cause of Hindu Muslim unity as well as secularism and socialism. His contribution to laying the foundation of education in independent India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as "National Education Day" across India. The prime minister also paid tribute to Acharya Kripalani. "Tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his birth anniversary. His ideals and strong commitment to serve the poor continue to inspire," he added. Nov 11, 2014
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President Mukherjee inaugurates Jigme Wangchuck Hydro Power Training Institute in Bhutan

Thimpu, Nov 08 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday inaugurated Jigme Wangchuck Hydro Power Training Institute in thimpu city of Bhutan. He said that India's relationship with Bhutan is an "exemplary" one that takes care of each other's concerns and vital interests. Mukherjee also called upon both nations to earnestly take up their role within SAARC for advancement of the region and for global peace. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, along with his Cabinet colleagues, was present during the function. Four more projects have been taken up now as joint ventures between public sector undertakings of India and Bhutan, the foundation stone of the first such project being laid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visited Bhutan in June. Nov 8, 2014
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Kamal Haasan takes up Modi's clean India challenge on 60th birthday

Chennai, Nov 7 (ANI): Veteran Actor Kamal Haasan, took up 'Clean India' mission on his 60th birthday on Friday, swept street and picked up garbage in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide cleanliness mission on October 02 to raise awareness of cleanliness and better sanitation among its citizens under the banner of 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan', or Clean India Campaign. Haasan took up cleaning of Madhambakkam Lake in Chennai. Haasan participated in the movement along with the volunteers of a welfare club and volunteers of Environmentalist Foundation of India and his fans. Meanwhile, President of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit Tamilisai Soundararajan, welcomed Haasan at the lake site with floral bouquets. Nov 7, 2014
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