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Ayushman Khurana speaks on his upcoming film 'Hawaizaada'

Mumbai, Jan 15 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Ayushman Khurana who is all set to hit the silver screen with his upcoming flick 'Hawaizaada' says it's an inspirational film.Directed by Vibhu Puri the film is based on the life of scientist Shivkar Bapuji Talpade who is said to have invented a flying machine during the end of 19th century. The film is scheduled for release on January 26. Jan 15, 2015
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Big B along with cast of Shamitabh flies kite to mark Harvest Festival in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan along with the star cast of his upcoming film, ‘Shamitabh’, thronged Gujarat to fly kites to mark harvest festival, ‘Uttarayan’, on Wednesday. Thousands of fans thronged Ahmedabad city to take a glimpse of Bachchan, brand ambassador of Gujarat. Actor Dhanush and Bollywood Actress Akshara Haasan, who is making a debut, also participated in kite flying. 'Shamitabh' is slated for release on February 06. People celebrate ‘Uttarayan’ by flying kites. An International Kite Festival also concluded in the state on Tuesday (January 13). Jan 14, 2015
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Social activists protest kite flying with glass strings due to birds killing

Vadodara, Jan 14 (ANI): Social activists protested in Gujarat against the killing and maiming of hundreds of birds with glass coated kite strings during the celebration of International Kite Festival. During the kite festival in Vadodara city, scores of bird's died that were hit by harmful glass coated string used by participants who try to cut opponents' kite strings. The activists took to streets and spread messages of saving birds while holding banners reading 'Do not kill the birds, let them live'. A social activist, Bhagwan Bharwadh said that people should fly kites late in the day to save birds. The kite festival attracts enthusiastic kite makers and flyers from across the globe. Kites in various shapes dot state's skyline as foreign and local kite flyers compete with each other. Jan 14, 2015
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Indian states gear up preparations to welcome harvest festival

Surat/ Varanasi, Jan 13 (ANI): Kites with portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama hit local markets in western India as nation gears up to celebrate harvest festival of Makar Sankranti falling on Wednesday (January 14). The festival of 'Makar Sankranti' marks the northward journey of the Sun as it enters the Capricorn zodiac. Many states in northern and western India celebrate the festival by distributing sweets among loved ones. Kite flying is a hit among youngsters and elderly alike during the festival. Shops in Gujarat have a new attraction for their customers as, with Obama's India visit scheduled for later this month, kites with portraits of him and Modi are being sold out in large numbers in the state. Jan 13, 2015
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Helicopters over town where Paris attack suspects last seen

France, Jan 08 (ANI): Helicopters were seen flying over the northeastern French town of Dammartin-en-Goele on Friday (January 9) as at least one hostage was seized during the police search for two brothers suspected of carrying out the attack on satirical publication Charlie Hebdo, according to police sources. There was heavy security in the town, and five helicopters were seen flying overhead on Friday morning. The French Interior Minister confirmed an operation was taking place there. A police source said the two suspects had been sighted in the town, where at least one person was taken hostage. Jan 9, 2015