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IPL 7 Player Auction Live Coverage

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to IB Times IN's live coverage of the player auctions for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League(IPL) from Bangalore. Feb 12, 2014
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Actor Vijay Visits Facebook Office

Ilayathalapathy Vijay is busy shooting for his next movie with Director AR Murugadoss in Kolkata. On Feb 7, Friday, he took a break and flew down to Hyderabad, as he was invited to the Facebook office for an interaction with the team. Feb 11, 2014
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Stylish Equation: Power and Sensual Dressing

Tough times called for a tough message from Hyderabad based designer Ishita Singh. Ishita takes inspiration from women and represents their strength through strong silhouettes. Her collection is an amalgamation of sensual and power dressing; bandgalas, voluminous anarkalis, printed and embroidered kurtis teamed with skirts, shararas and palazzos and contemporary lehengas signify her representation. How [...] Feb 10, 2014
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How Does Actress Raniya Rao Unwind?

Kannada hudigi Raniya Rao made a stunning appearance on the ramp at the Hyderabad International Fashion Week. Walking for designer Ishita Singh, Raniya was dressed in a classic colour, off-white; the gown with its indo-western touch can be pulled off at both an Indian and western occasion; and thumbs up Raniya for carrying the nude [...] Feb 9, 2014
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Cabinet clears Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Feb 08 (ANI): The cabinet passed the Telangana Bill which will bifurcate Andhra Pradesh for the creation of a separate Telangana state, during a special meeting of the cabinet. The Bill will be introduced in Parliament on February 11 or 12. The key demands of Seemandhra leaders that Hyderabad be made a Union Territory and Rayala Telangana be created were rejected, putting a question mark on the fate of the Bill in Parliament. Feb 8, 2014
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Celebs Take HIFW by Storm

Hyderabad International Fashion Week saw a host of celebrities take the ramp by storm. And taking centre stage for designer Fabiha’s collection were actors Chandi Perera and Tejaswi Madivada. While the two of them were clearly excited about their dresses and keen on taking it back home, the two of them experienced a few butterflies [...] Feb 8, 2014
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It happens: Afghan Music Awards

Gurgaon, Feb 7 (ANI): Music was indeed the binding force as mesmerised audience clapped and cheered to every rhythmic beat at the music awards function hosted by Afghanistan on Tuesday, in Gurgaon, the millennium city of India. The extravagant show was organised by Afghanistan's largest television network, Ariana Television Network (ATN) at Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon of northern Haryana province. Renowned Afghani singers along with dance troupes were seen entertaining the audience with their performances. Veteran Indian actor Sharat Saxena and Bollywood diva of yesteryears, Sharmila Tagore, were also present at the event. Earlier, many Bollywood films used to be shot in Afghanistan but because of the growing militancy in the region, film makers are now wary of venturing into that region. Feb 7, 2014
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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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It happens: Buddhist Festival

Gaya, Feb 7 (ANI): On the second day of the cultural festival in temple town Bodh Gaya in Gaya district in India's eastern state Bihar, artists from India and other countries mesmerized the audience with their spellbound performances. The cultural festival, called Bodh Mahotsav is an annual international event that is organised jointly by the Tourism Department and provincial government of Bihar and district administration, Gaya. The three-day event that kick started on Wednesday has artists and troupes not only from India but also from countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Bhutan participating at the land of Buddha's enlightenment. People dressed in bright and colourful attire enthralled the audience with their dance and musical performances at the Kalachakra grounds where Bodh Mahotsav 2014 is being held. The province of Bihar has been celebrating Bodh Mahotsav on a large scale since 1998 and the spectacular cultural show is attended by people from India and abroad as well. The festival also helps in providing a boost to the tourism in the state as efforts are made to present the cultural festival at par with international events. Feb 7, 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