Archive for January, 2009
Big B to receive Crystal Award in Switzerland
Tomorrow, Amitabh Bachchan will receive the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award 2009 at a glittering ceremony at Davos (Switzer- land), along with Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer Mallika Sarabhai for outstanding excellence in the field of culture …
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Super Bowl auction would have been even better with these items
Story Tools ‘¢ The award Falcons safety Eugene Robinson got from the Athletes in Action religious group before being arrested on the eve of SB XXXIII in Miami for offering $40 to an undercover cop for oral sex. ‘¢ The rest of quarterback Donovan …
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Cong, BJP blame game over delimitation of wards
JAIPUR: The ongoing delimitation of municipal wards in the city has evoked sharp reactions from Congress councillors, who have accused the BJP MLAs of influencing the delimitation to their advantage. The BJP, on the other hand, said the delimitation …
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Pakistani leader decries attacks
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister warned President Barack Obama on Friday that U.S. attacks on Islamic militants in Pakistani territory are inflaming tensions and undermining efforts to quell the insurgency in Afghanistan. Under …
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Analysis: Team Obama preoccupied with Bush
WASHINGTON (AP) – You’d hardly know George W. Bush is spending his days relaxing down in Texas. It feels like he’s still right here in Washington, given the current president’s almost daily repudiation of his predecessor’s policies. It’s not that you …
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Pakistanis hope Bollywood ties remain intact with India
Karachi, Jan. 26 (ANI): The Aamir Khan starrer Bollywood thriller, Ghajini is not only a hit among the Indians but also proving to be a great crowd puller at the Pakistani cinemas as well. I loved this movie, not just because it was made in India but …
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India, Pak cooperation crucial for prosecution of 26/11 culprits …
Cooperation between India and Pakistan will be crucial for the successful prosecution of persons involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday. Talking to journalists at the airport in his …
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CEC’s ‘oust-Chawla’ plea may not cut ice with govt
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission is engulfed in a raging controversy just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls with the Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami recommending the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla for “partisanship”. ( Watch …
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Amitabh Bachchan, Jet Li Get Crystal Award in Davos
In a ceremony on Saturday the World Economic Forum (WEF) honored artists like India’s Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Chinese martial artist/actor Jet Li by presenting them with the coveted crystal award. The WEF is a Geneva based non …
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Kailash unplugged
Twelve bands from across the world performed in this festival. Naresh, Paresh and I really feel great to be the only band representing our country. Wahan ki junta to trance mein chali gayi! We were told by the press guys in US and also by the …
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