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How much ‘black money’ do Indians have abroad?

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New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Even as the Indian government Monday took the first real step towards getting back black money, or undeclared wealth allegedly stashed away by Indians in overseas accounts, by naming three such people in the Supreme Court, what is the actual quantum of such funds being talked about is not clear

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Black money row: Three named deny wrongdoing

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Former Dabur Executive Director Pradip Burman, Rajkot-based businessman Pankaj Chimanlal Lodhiya and Goa-based miner Radha S Timblo were named as black money account holders by the govt.

US official urges allies to combat IS ideology

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Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, right, meets Gen. John Allen, left, a retired U.S. general in charge of coordinating the U.S.-led coalition's fight against Islamic State militants, in Kuwait city, Kuwait, Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. Allen appealed for Western and Arab partners to do more to combat the group's extremist ideology during a meeting in Kuwait on Monday. He urged coalition members to lay out concrete plans to counter the militants' message online and in the press. (AP Photo/KUNA)

KUWAIT CITY (AP) — The retired American general in charge of coordinating the U.S.-led coalition’s fight against Islamic State militants on Monday urged Arab nations and other allies to do more to combat the group’s extremist ideology.

Amitabh Bachchan describes his connections with Kolkatta, Delhi and Gujarat

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India is a unified nation belonging to diverse cultured people. Where each and every lane has something distinguishing to tell, here comes megastar Amitabh Bachchan to describe Kolkatta, Delhi and Gujarat in his blog.

The 72 years-old actor is about to begin the second schedule of his upcoming film ‘Piku‘ and on that note wrote- “I see some cut and edited scenes from ‘Piku‘ with Shoojit as we discuss the next schedule in Kolkata, Delhi and Gujarat, a longish outdoor. Kolkata shall bring back old memories of my seven year stint as an executive in a Company .. it shall bring back the films shot there. The love and the passion of Bengal is overwhelming. Whenever in doubt or discomfort of your disposition, visit Kolkata… the people shall pick you up as their own and fill you with their cheer and affection… always,”

While, voicing his description about Delhi and Gujarat, Sr. Bachchan posted “Delhi has been home for many years.. its detailing has often been repeated.. but no matter how extensively we may express our feelings for a city that has been your abode for long, it is never enough to completely describe it.

Gujarat is the new home. Those visits for the tourism campaign has given me the love of the lovable affable and most hospitable people of the region.”

Sonakshi Sinha opts for makeover

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Shedding her “Desi Girl” image, Sonakshi Sinha is all set to turn into a glam doll. After flaunting her glamorous image of her upcoming release ‘Action Jackson‘ in a short dress, here she goes for a complete makeover by cutting her hairs short.

Sonakshi posted her new look along with a caption, “Hair today, gone tomorrow! Short hair!!! After yeeeaaarrrsss! #excitedmeinedda” on Twitter.

On the professional front, Sonakshi will be next seen in ‘Action Jackson‘ opposite Ajay Devgn and ‘Tevar‘ opposite Arjun Kapoor.

Lung infection lands Sadashiv Amrapurkar in ICU

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Sadashiv Amrapurkar, best known for playing negative roles in films ‘Sadak‘ and ‘Ardh Satya‘, is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.

Two weeks ago, Amrapurkar was admitted in the hospital after facing lung infection. But, recently doctors cited his health condition as critical keeping him in ICU. From Sunday evening his health is showing a sigh of relief as he has started responding to the treatment and is stable now.

The 64 years-old actor was last seen in 2012 film ‘Bombay Talkies‘.

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SRK happy to show off son AbRam's stardom

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Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film “Happy New Year” (HNY) is on a record breaking spree. But more than that, the superstar is happy because it is his youngest son AbRam’s first film too!

AbRam, who was born through surrogacy last year, made his first big screen appearance in the end credits of Farah Khan-directed HNY, and the doting dad is excited to “show off”.

“While making the film, I used to hardly get any time to come home…(thanks to) late night shootings and all. One day, he had come over to the studio,” the 48-year-old told us on phone.