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Month: October 2014
Abel Sanchez has quietly become one of boxing’s best trainers
Abel Sanchez doesn’t get the headlines of a Freddie Roach, but he’s every bit as good as the trainer that turned Manny Pacquiao into a global superstar.
Actress Joan Fontaine’s property to be auctioned
Items from the California home of Academy Award-winning actress Joan Fontaine, including her 1941 Oscar for best actress, are heading for the auction block. The 104 lots of fine art, silver, lighting, …
Preview – Netflix movie push aims to freshen streaming content
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Netflix Inc is on a mission to start closing the yawning gap between the theatrical debut of movies and their availability for online streaming, forcing Hollywood to rethink where to release new films. With a sequel to martial-arts drama “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and four Adam Sandler movies, Netflix will have brand-new content for subscribers around the world. That instant access is much quicker than the typical 7-to-18 months Netflix must wait to stream new releases from Hollywood studios. …
Prithviraj Chavan retracts statement on irrigation scam, claims he has been misquoted
Karad (Maharashtra), Oct.14 (ANI): Claiming that his interview given to a journalist was misquoted, former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday denied that he said that he had failed to act against Congress leaders in the state. He further denied claims that he stopped enquiries against the accused in the irrigation scam and indicated that he will be issuing a detailed statement in this regard.
Glad that culprits responsible for 2010 Dhaula Kuan gang-rape case found guilty by court: Meenakshi Lekhi
New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday expressed her gladness that the culprits in the 2010 Dhaula Kuan gang rape case have been held guilty by the court. She however, underlined the need for expediting the progress of such cases.
Maharashtra all set for polls
Nagpur, Oct.14 (ANI): All preparations for Wednesday’s elections to elect the new Maharashtra legislative assembly have been completed.
BJP confident of landslide win in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Oct.14 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday claimed that it is heading for a landslide win in the upcoming legislative assembly polls in Maharashtra, stating that the alleged admission by former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan of being a part of the incidents of corruption taking place in the state was a signal that the Congress party had admitted defeat.
Actress Joan Fontaine’s property to be auctioned
NEW YORK (AP) — Items from the California home of Academy Award-winning actress Joan Fontaine, including her 1941 Oscar for best actress, are heading for the auction block.
Vikrant Massey, Vipul Gupta to appear in 'Ajab Gajab…'
Actors Vikrant Massey and Vipul Gupta will be seen doing cameos in the TV show “Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai”.
The makers of the BIG MAGIC’s show have roped in the actors with an aim to induce a ‘Chatpata dose’ in the script.
The duo will be seen trying comedy as Rahul and Raj who enters the ‘Shaktishali’ household as an ideal choice for Nanaji and Naniji’s friend’s daughter.
While one plays a traditional guy with simple tastes, simple living and religious beliefs, the other is a complete opposite with modern thinking and believes in practical living.