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Bill Clinton interacts with UP village taken by Clinton Foundation

Lucknow, July 18 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton visited a village near Lucknow city during which he interacted with school students and women availing the benefits of the Clinton Foundation. Clinton visited the sleepy Jabrauli village, 30 kiliometers off Lucknow and took part in a Clinton Foundation Health Initiative programme, involving children and their mothers. Clinton told women they can empower themselves through self help groups and overcome their poverty. Legislator of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chandra Rawat, hoped that the village would prosper as it was adopted by the Clinton Foundation. Elaborate security arrangements were made for Clinton_s visit. Earlier, Clinton also visited the pink city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. He is scheduled to travel to Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia to take stock of the work of the Clinton Foundation. Jul 18, 2014
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India lauds BRICS bank set up to counter Western hold on global finances

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Experts and leaders, on Wednesday welcomed the setting up of $100 billion BRICS bank and a currency reserve pool aimed at reshaping the Western-dominated international financial system. Leaders of the five top emerging markets in BRICS nations consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, sealed the deal to foster financial and development cooperation and keep the monetary tap running in the face of a financial meltdown like the 2008 crisis. A senior researcher at the New Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation think-tank, Samir Saran, said bank would help emerging and developing nations to mobilize resources for infrastructure and development projects. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, welcomed the setting up of the bank, adding that the previous Congress -led government had committed to the Chinese demand to have the bank being headquarted in Shanghai. Jul 16, 2014
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Bill Clinton serves mid-day meal to children on his trip to India

Jaipur, July 16 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton on Wednesday arrived in Rajasthan as part of his tour to the Asia/Pacific countries of Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia, to review the work of the Clinton Foundation. Clinton visited the kitchen in Jaipur, being run by the non-governmental organization Akshaya Patra where he also took a round inside the kitchen where meal for thousands of children was being cooked. He then visited a school where he served the mid-day meal to the children, interacted with some of the students and praised the efforts of the organisation running the kitchen.Clinton then announced that Caterpillar inc., an American machinery and engine corporation, had come on board to provide a grant to Akshaya Patra for the mid-day meal scheme. Clinton spoke about his contribution to food schemes for students across the world and explained the importance of such meals in fuelling school enrolments and bettering the education system. Jul 16, 2014
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Sumitra Mahajan attends first foundation day of International Vaish Federation

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Sumitra Mahajan attended the first foundation day of International Vaish Federation on Sunday. She was present as the Chief Guest at the occasion which was taking place at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Other Guests of Honour at the occasion were Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and Power Minister Piyush Goyal. International Vaish Federation is a worldwide social organization of the Vaish community. Jul 13, 2014
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Health Minister speaks on first foundation day of International Vaish Federation

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday was present as the Guest of Honour at the first foundation day of the International Vaish Federation taking place at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Harsh Vardhan said that this federation has worked for the betterment of society. He added that one's identity is made by the work he does and how he takes his community's name higher. Other Guests of Honour at the occasion were Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Power Minister Piyush Goyal. Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. International Vaish Federation is a worldwide social organization of the Vaish community people from all walks of life including businessmen, knowledge workers, social workers and all other professionals reflecting the glory of ethical practice in life. Jul 13, 2014
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Celebrity News - 10/7/2014

PARIS Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner have taken over Paris Fashion Week. The sisters posed it up at the Vogue Paris Foundation Party. Kendall also strutted her stuff on the Chanel runway while Kim flaunted some major cleavage at the Valentino show. The nominees for the Primetime Emmy Awards have been revealed. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” led the pack with 19 nods followed closely by “Fargo” and “American Horror Story: Coven”. Among the shows that will by vying for Best Series are “Breaking Bad”, “Downton Abbey”, ”House of Cards”, “Mad Men”, “True Detective”, “The Big Bang Theory”, “Louie”, “Modern Family”, “Orange is the New Black”, “Silicon Valley” and?“Veep”. MALIBU, CA Angelina Jolie’s dad Jon Voight was also nominated for his role in Showtime’s “Ray Donovan”. We caught up with Jon and co-star Liev Schreiber to find out more about season two. :02 Liev Schreiber: mayhem…cast :10 :05 Jon Voight: it has this…of :12 Jul 11, 2014
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Mrs India Beauty Queen pageant launched in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 05 (ANI): The Women on Women Welfare (WOWW) Foundation announced the launch of 'Mrs. India Beauty Queen 2014'pageant with an aim to empower and uplift the fairer sex. Mrs India Globe 2013, Bir Kaur Dhillon, who was present at the launch of the pageant, said that WOWW foundation has taken this step for the upliftment of married women globally. The finale will be held from August 19 to 23 at the Neemrana Fort on the Delhi- Jaipur Highway, where Bollywood celebrities will be present. Jul 5, 2014
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Union Budget 2014: Know Your Facts

The newly elected Narendra Modi government is set to present its first Budget on 10 July, three days after the Budget session begins in Parliament. Jul 3, 2014
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