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Farah Khan and Kunal Kohli launch 'Decoding Bollywood'

Mumbai, August 29 (ANI): Bollywood Filmmakers Farah Khan and Kunal Kohli were spotted launching author Sonia Golani's latest book, 'Decoding Bollywood: Stories Of 15 Film Directors in Mumbai recently. Speaking on the occasion Farah thanked Sonia for making her a part of the book. While Kunal praised Sonia for her wonderful work. Decoding Bollywood takes readers through the unusual lives of 15 Hindi movie makers, including Mahesh Bhatt, R. Balakrishnan and Anurag Basu, who have created benchmarks in their respective genres. Among the 15 names are also Ashutosh Gowariker, Kabir Khan, Nagesh Kukunoor, Nandita Das, Prakash Jha, Rohit Shetty, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Sudhir Mishra, Vipul Shah and Zoya Akhtar. Aug 29, 2014
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Chinese delegation meets Prakash Javadekar to boost investment

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): In a bid to build up trade relations with India, a Chinese business delegation met Information and Broadcasting and Environment, Forests Minister, Prakash Javadekar, in New Delhi. Javadekar said the discussions with the Chinese delegation were fruitful and the members would meet different Indian ministries to initiate business talks. The minister added that the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was working for overall development of the country and everyone were reaping benefits from the good administration of the newly-formed government. Aug 28, 2014
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Gujarat Governor Om Prakash Kohli takes additional charge as Maharashtra Governor

Mumbai, Aug 24 (ANI): Gujarat Governor Om Prakash Kohli on Sunday took additional charge as Maharashtra Governor. Kohli took oath to abide by the constitution and duties enshrined to him as the governor of the state and to work for the welfare of the people of Maharashtra. Kohli came after K Sankaranarayanan resigned from the post after being transferred to Mizoram by the NDA government. Aug 24, 2014
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IB Ministry suspends Censor Board CEO

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has suspended the chief executive officer of the Central Board of Film Certification, Rakesh Kumar, who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe. Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, said corruption will not be tolerated, and hence, Kumar has been suspended. According to sources, the CEO of the Childrens Film Society of India (CFSI), Sharavan Kumar, will assume additional charge as CEO of CBFC. Kumar was arrested in Mumbai on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.70,000 for clearing a regional movie. Aug 20, 2014
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World renowned yoga legend BKS Iyengar passes away, BJP offers condolences

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): World-renowned yoga guru and founder of the Iyengar School of Yoga, BKS Iyengar passed away early Wednesday morning following illness. 96-year-old Iyengar had been ailing since some time and was admitted to a private hospital. He was put on dialysis after his condition worsened two days back. He breathed his last at 3.15 AM. Iyengar, honoured with Padma Vibhushan, is survived by a son and daughter. Aug 20, 2014