Month: September 2014

Court jails Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa in graft case

September 27, 2014 0
Jayalalithaa, chief minister of India's Tamil Nadu state and chief of AIADMK, gestures from inside a vehicle after she addressed her party supporters during an election campaign rally in Chennai

By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram was sentenced to four years in jail on Saturday in a high-profile corruption case that has lasted nearly two decades. The verdict against the former movie star, who is one of the most popular politicians in south India, delighted some supporters of rival parties who were beaten in the general election held earlier this year. A special court in Karnataka found Jayalalithaa guilty of “disproportionately” amassing about 530 million rupees ($8. …

Clooney relaxes with friends on wedding weekend

September 27, 2014 0
George Clooney walks in the garden of the Cipriani hotel in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Clooney, 53, and Amal Alamuddin, 36, are expected to get married this weekend in Venice, one of the world's most romantic settings. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney was spotted relaxing with friends Saturday ahead of his wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in the romantic lagoon city, seemingly unbothered by a flotilla of photographers hovering in boats off-shore for a glimpse of the couple.

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Aggrieved AIADMK supporters pelt stones at Karunanidhi’s residence

September 27, 2014 0

Chennai, Sep. 27 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supporters pelted stones at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi’s residence on Friday, after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was convicted in the disproportionate assets case.

Venice becomes Hollywood on the Adriatic for Clooney wedding

September 27, 2014 0
U.S. Hollywood star George Clooney (2nd L) smiles as he stands in a boat upon arriving at Venice

By Isla Binnie VENICE (Reuters) – The world’s most famous bachelor, George Clooney, welcomed more A-list stars to Venice on Saturday for his wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, with details of the long weekend bash kept as hazy as the morning fog over the Grand Canal. The extravaganza, billed as the party of the year, was making the Italian city of gondolas and palazzos look like Hollywood on the Adriatic. …

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Jayalalithaa verdict: Self immolation bid, protests outside her residence

September 27, 2014 0

Chennai, Sept. 27 (ANI): Amid vociferous protests in support of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supporter on Saturday made a self immolation attempt in Chennai against special court’s verdict holding Jayalalithaa guilty in disproportionate assets case.

Injured Honey Singh misses SLAM! THE TOUR

September 27, 2014 0

Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh rocked the stage of on-going SLAM! THE TOUR in United States with three back to back houseful performances, but now he won’t be able to perform the remaining shows as he has injured himself.

As per the sources, Honey got slipped on the floor and injured his back. Though, the injury is minor one, doctor has advised him complete bed rest for few days. Therefore, he will be missing the remaining SLAM! THE TOUR shows in Vancouver and San Jose dated on Sept 27th and Sept 28th, respectively.

Well, we wish Honey with speedy recovery. While, rest of the ‘Happy New Year‘ star-cast dazzles the stage in the US.