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It happens: Cultural Festival

Manipur, Feb 7 (ANI): India's northeastern Manipur is hosting an annual theatre festival popularly known as Shumang Leela. The art form derives its name from 'Shumang', which means 'courtyard' in local parlance. The event saw the participation of 13 Shumang Leela Organisations. On the inaugural day of the festival, Peacemaker Artists' Association staged a play, 'Tampha Yai', while on the second day, Poklen Pokpa Artists' Association staged 'Film Star Thoibi', followed by Sangai Artists' Association's 'Neirehe'. However, many of the Shumang Leela groups were disappointed with not being able to perform at the festival because of the prevailing law and order situation and diktats by different students and civil organisations banning them from staging their plays because of Board and other examinations, thereby , leaving them with fewer plays. Most of the plays depicted different kinds of women, the struggles within families and the evil nature of mankind. The festival also provided a platform to talented youngsters to explore and nurture their talents. This 11th Shumang Leela festival has been organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council. Shumang Leela's origin goes back to the reign of King Chandrakriti in the nineteenth century. Today, the theatre form is a distinct facet of t Feb 7, 2014
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Delhi govt order SIT probe in 1984 riots, politicos welcome move

New Delhi/ Ludhiana, Feb 07 (ANI): The Delhi cabinet approved the set up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 anti-Sikh riots within a time frame of one year, following the suggestion by national capital government to Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. Police officers from outside Delhi would be responsible for conducting an inquiry in the case. AAP leader Sanjay Singh said this step would ensure a speedy and unbiased investigation in the case and would help in punishing the people involved in abetting the deadly riots. Human rights activist HS Phoolka, welcomed the action recommended by the Delhi government. Feb 7, 2014
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BJP calls AAP 'urban naxalite', Sanjay Singh backlashes

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Reacting on BJP leader Arun Jaitley's remark wherein he termed AAP leaders as 'urban naxalite', party leader Sanjay Singh said backlashed at him. Further, commenting on BJP's allegations that AAP and Congress are close aides, Singh said that BJP and Congress join hands whenever there is any corruption taking place. Singh also said that if protesting on streets is an act which qualifies one as 'urban naxalite', then BJP is no less than one too. He also said that AAP is passing Janlokpal bill for good governance of its own government in Delhi, then why is BJP worried about the same. Feb 6, 2014
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BJP, Shiv Sena denounce Aseemanand's revelation on RSS chief

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): BJP and Shiv Sena on Thursday denounced the allegations of Aseemanand, accused of Samjhauta Express, Hyderabad Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Dargah blasts case that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had sanctioned the strikes. The revelations have been made by a magazine. Talking to mediapersons, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar questioned the authenticity of Aseemanand's interview to the magazine. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that statements are twisted and presented to defame Hindutva organizations. Feb 6, 2014
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AAPs allegation on bribing MLAs to topple Delhi govt nonsense: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Reacting on AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s allegation that BJP is trying to bribe its MLAs in order to topple Delhi government and form BJP government, party leader Harsh Vardhan squashed the same as ‘nonsense’. He said that Congress and AAP is frustrated and are putting such allegations due to the same. Earlier, Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad also tweeted that BJP is trying to bribe AAP and its allies so that the government falls. Feb 3, 2014
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Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley trying to destabilise AAP Govt in Delhi: Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allowing some of its key leaders, including Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley, to topple its government in Delhi. Addressing a press conference here, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said Modi and Jaitley were trying to destablise the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP Government in the national capital. Feb 3, 2014
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AAP criticizes Narendra Modis Gujarat model

New Delhi, Feb 02 (ANI): Slamming Narendra Modi’s ‘Gujarat model of development’ which says family with Rs 324 per month income are not poor and above poverty line, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, said that if such a person becomes nation’s prime minister, people will be forced to live under Rs 10. Singh said that Modi takes land from the poor and gives it to the corporates and this is his model of development. Feb 2, 2014
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Anushka Sharma Is My Mentor, Says Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh has had a good year with both his 2013 releases Lootera and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. He is earning a critical publicity. He is also been talking about he reportedly dating Deepika padukone. he, however, does opens up about his ex-gf Anushka Sharma, giving her almost mentor- like praise. Jan 31, 2014