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PM's security responsible for Aman’s death? |
| VVIP security in India is often at the centre of criticism for causing distress and trouble to common people. This time, security for none other than prime minister Manmohan Singh is being held responsible for the death of 8-year-old Aman Khan from Kanpur.
The family of the deceased have alleged that roadblocks erected for the PM’s visit to Kanpur city prevented them from taking the terminally ill boy to hospital in time. In a letter to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Aman’s mother alleged that inhuman behaviour of the police caused the death of her son.
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| Date: 2010-07-10 02:53:04 - Added by: kolkata |
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The making of ‘Inception' |
| Directed by Christopher Nolan, 'Inception' is a sci-fi action flick that delves into the infinite world of dreams. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, the movie also stars Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy. Watch the making of Nolan’s ‘Inception'. |
| Date: 2010-07-09 12:39:40 - Added by: kolkata |
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Dhoni and Sakshi in Kolkata |
| Mr and Mrs Mahendra Singh Dhoni breezed through town on Thursday. This was Dhoni's first visit to his wife’s hometown since their wedding last Sunday. The newlyweds landed at the Kolkata airport in the morning and left the city by evening. Watch video. |
| Date: 2010-07-09 04:03:52 - Added by: kolkata |
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Floods affect normal life in north India |
| After incessant rains caused floods in parts of Haryana, residents are now grappling with severe waterlogging and the fear of waterborne diseases. The receding water level is leaving behind heaps of garbage. With little assistance from the local administration, the residents are complaining of negligence.
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| Date: 2010-07-09 04:01:27 - Added by: kolkata |
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Big B all set for KBC |
| Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is all host the fourth season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. The news of Bachchan hosting KBC 4 was announced at a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday. The 67-year-old said it was an honour to host the most popular international show on Indian television once again.
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| Date: 2010-07-09 03:59:09 - Added by: kolkata |
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Stamp to mark entry of Queen's Baton |
| A commemorative postage stamp was released on the occasion of the entry of the Queen's Baton into Dehradun on Tuesday. The special cover highlights the religious heritage of the state. The Queen's Baton arrived in India from Pakistan via the Wagah border in Punjab on June 25.
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| Date: 2010-07-08 03:52:08 - Added by: kolkata |
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Brass industry loses its sheen |
| The century-old brass industry in Moradabad is facing tough competition from an alloy called pewter. Moradabad, popularly known as the city of brass, has seen a sharp decline in its brassware business in the last few years. The rising price of brass is the main reason for this dip, whereas the tin-based alloy pewter is gaining popularity in India and abroad. |
| Date: 2010-07-08 03:49:23 - Added by: kolkata |
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'Lafangey Parindey': First look |
| Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, 'Lafangey Parindey' is a romantic flick featuring Deepika Padukone and Neil Nitin Mukesh. It's a love story set amid rivalry among bikers in Mumbai's rough streets and will see Deepika play the role of Pinky Palkar, a blind girl. Produced by Aditya Chopra, the film is set to release worldwide on 20 August 2010. |
| Date: 2010-07-08 03:04:19 - Added by: kolkata |
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Maoist fear costs temple its devotees |
| A considerable number of devotees have stopped visiting a 600-year-old Durga temple in Maoist-hit Jhargram, West Midnapore. Although the joint security forces have been successful in dispelling the Maoist threat in many regions, fear still prevails, causing a sharp decline in the number of visitors to the temple. |
| Date: 2010-07-07 03:59:15 - Added by: kolkata |
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'Bandh' proves we care: Advani |
| Thanking people for making the Bharat "bandh" an "unprecedented success", senior BJP leader LK Advani said the 12-hour strike proved that the opposition cared about people and their plight caused by price rise. The 5 July shutdown was marked by widespread protests and arrests of activists from various opposition parties. |
| Date: 2010-07-07 03:51:34 - Added by: kolkata |
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