Month: July 2014

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US keen to support Modi government’s vision: Kerry

July 29, 2014 0

Washington, July 29 (IANS) Stressing that the US and India have the potential to become indispensable partners in the 21st century, Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington wants to support the Narendra Modi government’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with all, Development for all). Kerry, who arrives in India this week for talks with the Modi government, said Monday evening that he would be “emphasizing the opportunities” in which the US and India can become indispensable partners when he touches base with the new Indian government. Kerry, who mentions Modi’s name 11 times in his address at the Center for American Progress (CAP), a major US think-tank, said: “The new Indian government’s plan, ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, together with all, development for all – that’s a concept, a vision that we want to support. “We believe it’s a great vision, and our private sector is eager to be a catalyst in India’s economic revitalization.” Speaking on the subject “The US and India: A Shared Vision for 2020 and Beyond”, Kerry touched on Modi’s invite to South Asian leaders for his swearing in May 26.

Salman Khan to essay double role in two movies

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The “Dabangg” star Salman Khan is taking the box office by storm with his super duper release ‘Kick‘. The action-extravaganza is alluring flocks of crowd to the theatres and Sallumia is getting seetis and taalis for his “dhamakedaar” performance. Now, Salman Khan fans will be getting double treat soon.

Going by the report, Salman Khan will be essaying the double role in two of his forthcoming releases, ‘No Entry Mein Entry‘ and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo‘. Prior to this, Salman was seen playing double role in 1997 release ‘Judwaa‘. It may be a co-incidence, but Salman’s one of the characters from both the films is called “Prem”. Nevertheless, no similarities are there between the two characters. No other details pertaining to the same are revealed by the filmmakers.

Aneez Bazmee‘s ‘No Entry Mein Entry‘ and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo‘ by Sooraj Barjatya are all set to release in the year 2015.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan does Stem Cell Banking for daughter Aaradhya

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Parenthood comes as a blessing to the mankind, where parents are ready to give their whole and soul for the upbringing of their children. Same are the feelings of a young mother Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has taken a bright decision by going for Stem Cell Banking for daughter Aaradhya.

Adorning red saree and black blouse with a string of fragrant jasmine decorating her hair-bun, Aishwarya was elegantly dressed for Parents’ Day on last Sunday. This is when she spoke about her decision of preserving her umbilical cord cells for Aaradhya, to keep her protected from the fatal diseases in future. She took this decision while she was taking her baby steps into the parenthood, after a joint discussion with her families and friends and also by herself doing some research. According to her, she is giving Aaradhya the gift of her life which will come in use more than anything else. For every expecting parent, she personally suggests Stem Cell banking for their child’s secure future.

On speaking about her parenthood experience, she said that every day is Parents’ Day. She and her actor husband Abhishek Bachchan are having a beautiful experience and want to celebrate that emotion every week and day of their lives!

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TV celebs and their Eid memories

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It certainly not just the day of Eid that elicits the feeling of elation within the celebrants however it is the Holy month of Ramzan as a whole that concludes the feast of breaking the fast. Televisions many a celebrities too concurred to the same opinion of thought. Mull over as they share their memories with regards to Eid and its significance.

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Lady Gaga portraits auctioned

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Pop star Lady Gaga’s “video portraits” raised over $1 million at an auction at Watermill Center here.

Director Robert Wilson put on display “23 Video Portraits of Lady Gaga” series at his annual Watermill Center gala in the Hamptons at the weekend. The auction of the controversial images turned were a hit, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The “23 Video Portraits of Lady Gaga” were first shown at Paris’ Louvre in November.

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Kutcher-Kunis to wed in July next year?

July 29, 2014 0

Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who are getting ready to welcome their daughter, have begun to plan for their wedding.

“The wedding will be next July. They want to focus on their daughter first and having it next summer seems logical,” radaronline.com quoted a source as saying.

The source believes that their wedding will be a very intimate affair with only close friends and family.

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Eid – A time for bonding and celebration

July 29, 2014 0

As the holy month of Ramazan comes to an end, it marks the beginning of the joyous celebration of the most awaited Eid-ul-fitr. The divine festival of Eid connects people across states and borders without considering their religion or cultural differences. Tellychakkar.com brings to you some heartwarming wishes from your favorite television stars this Eid, as they celebrate the blissful festival with their Muslim buddies in the industry.

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Hamid Ansari greets political leaders on Eid-ul-Fitr

July 29, 2014 0

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on the occasion of Eid. Ansari said, “It’s a day of happiness, everyone should celebrate it together.” Extending greetings of the festival, Shahnawaz Hussain said, “I hope this Eid brings happiness to everyone, it is a day for everyone to come together.” “It’s the first Eid after Modi came to power, it is a day to start things anew,” he added.

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Scar Jo’s ‘Lucy’ beats ‘Hercules’ with $44m debut at box office

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Washington, July 29 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Lucy’ has made 44 million dollars and Dwayne Johnson’s epic ‘Hercules’ earned almost 30 million dollars at the North American box office. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the movie, directed by Luc Besson and released by Universal, features Johansson as a woman who ingests a drug that gives her extraordinary abilities, and is the latest action film featuring a female heroine to over perform at the summer box office after Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maleficent’ and ‘The Fault in Our Stars’. Speaking about the film which is the biggest opening for Besson as a director, Universal distribution chief Nikki Rocco said that the box office response shows that more female action stars are called for. Paramount’s vice chairman Rob Moore said that ‘Hercules’ was hurt by ‘Lucy’ but they are hopeful that they will get to a great number globally as Johnson remains a huge star.