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Reactions pour in as Delhi Gang rape convict blames victim for fatal assault

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): Reactions pour in on Tuesday as Delhi gang rape convict, Mukesh Singh blamed the victim for the fatal assault on her. In an interview from jail, Mukesh Singh who was sentenced to death on September 2013 has said, "A girl is far more responsible for rape than a boy." He also said that women who went out at night are to blame themselves if they drew attention from molesters or rapists. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia questioned the media on the very necessity or reason of interviewing a convict. BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi said that this clearly shows the mentality of the convict and proves that the decision taken by the court against him was right. Congress leader Shobha Oza said that such people should be given harsh punishments. DCW Chairperson Barkha Shukla said that it is sad and regrettable and that such person should be punished as soon as possible. Mar 3, 2015
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Delhi Gang Rape convict blames victim for fatal assault, Nirbhaya's parents accuse 'judicial system'

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): Delhi Gang Rape Victim's parents accused 'loose judicial system' in India for the convict's statement wherein he blamed the victim for the fatal sexual assault. Driver of the bus in which the rape took place, Mukesh Singh said that, "Women who go out at night have only themselves to blame in case they attract attention of male molesters." He also said that women are not equal to men and are meant for household chores and asserted that the victim should not have fought back and should have remained silent and allowed the rape. Talking about the death penalty, Singh said that death penalty will only make things more dangerous for girls, in that because men will then the rapists will not leave the girl and 'will kill her after that'. Reacting on the same, Nirbhaya's parents demanded strict laws and judicial systems from the Modi government. They also demanded immediate death penalty for the accused in order to set a befitting example. Mar 3, 2015
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Kalki Koechlin turns showstopper for Nitin Bal Chauhan

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): : Bollywood diva Kalki Kochlin walked the ramp for Nitin Bal Chauhan at the launch event of Scottish whisky brand, Cutty Sark in the national capital. Speaking at the event, the diva talked about her outfit and said...The critically acclaimed actress also talked about her style mantra and said..Kalki has been nominated for the best actor category at the Asian Film Awards for the movie 'Margarita with a Straw'. Feb 28, 2015
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Union Ministers welcome General Budget

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Cabinet ministers reacted as Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley concluded the General Budget for 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the budget will see long impending impacts. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that it is a welcome budget as it has much in store for the common man. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that Jaitley has given an appropriate budget keeping in mind the well-being of all citizens. Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that first time in history the budget has given emphasis on infrastructure. HRD Minister Smriti Irani said that the budget has given importance to education and girl child, which is appreciable. Meanwhile, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the budget is meant to be in support of the poor and underprivileged. Feb 28, 2015
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Essar French cruise controversy: Gadkari denies travelling on Essar's money

Mumbai, Feb 27 (ANI): Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday admitted that he had taken a chopper ride from French city Nice to Riviera waterfront for the yacht cruise during a trip he had made in 2013. He added that he was not a minister, MP or MLA during that time and that he had paid from the entire trip from his "family account". Gadkari was at the was at the centre of a controversy over reports that he and his family had spent two nights on a luxury yacht owned by Essar group in the waters of French Riviera in July, 2013 on which a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court. Feb 27, 2015
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All the Hollywood news

LONDON It was time for British pop stars to shine at the 2015 BRIT Awards. Sam Smith, Charlie XCX, Ed Sheeran & Paloma Faith were just some of the few to make the scene at the decidedly English affair but some American’s did crash the party including Lionel Richie and Nick Jonas. Winners included Taylor Swift for ‘Best International Female’. 0:26: Taylor Swift: It’s been the…what. : 0:43 Recent multi-Grammy winner Sam Smith continued the trend picking up multi-BRIT Awards. 0:09: Sam Smith: This is…amazing. :0:16 LOS ANGELES The cast of ‘Billy and Billie’ held its premiere in Los Angeles ahead of its debut on DirecTV. Coming from the mind of writer/director Neil LaBute, the dark-romantic series stars Adam Brody & Lisa Joyce as a pair of stepsiblings who have fallen in love. Joyce spoke about the interesting premise of the show. 0:12: Lisa Joyce: You know something…brother. :0:30 That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity news and sightings. Feb 27, 2015