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Miss Himalaya Pageant 2014 concludes with Jyoti Dogra as winner

Dharamsala, Oct 06 (ANI): The second edition of Miss Himalaya Pageant 2014 concluded in Dharamsala with Jyoti Dogra crowned as the winner of the contest. The event was organised by exiled Tibetan Lobsang Wangyal Productions in McLeod Ganj town. There were five contestants from the Himalayan region who participated in the annual event. After getting the crown of Miss Himalaya, the winner Jyoti Dogra said that she wants to become a role model for all Himalayan girls. The competition began on Saturday at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), which included talk and talent rounds. The first and second runner-ups were Shikha Sharma from Dharamshala and Dawa Dema from Thimpu. Oct 6, 2014
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Kollywood Stages Hunger Strike in Support of Jayalalithaa

Former TN CM J.Jayalalaitha was put behind the bars over disproportionate asset case. She has been sentenced to four years in jail, besides a Rs 100 crore fine. Members of Tamil Film Exhibitors Association stood by her her. Kollywood operations such as shootings and theatre screenings came to a grinding halt as Kollywood observed a one-day “hunger-strike” protest against the conviction and jailing. Those present included Sarath Kumar, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Suriya, Vikram, Karthi, Sivakarthikeyan, Jiiva, Srikanth and Vikram Prabhu. Yesteryear actresses Venniradai Nirmala and Sachu were among the first to arrive while actor Senthil broke down as he entered the venue. ‘Superstar’ Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, Ajith and Vijay could not make it to the protest. Oct 1, 2014
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Is Jayalalithaa's Loss BJP's Gain in Tamil Nadu?

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders feel their party is bound to get more support now that the ruling AIADMK is rudderless minus Jayalalithaa and the DMK - the main opposition - is in disarray. Oct 1, 2014