Vishwa Gujarat: April 2015

Thursday 30 April 2015

Smartphone use soars, so do smut-sharing crimes

Early this week, the Mumbai police registered a case against “unknown persons” for leaking a nude clip of actor Radhika Apte. Part of a 20-minute film directed by Anurag Kashyap, the clip went viral on instant-messaging application WhatsApp. In concert with India’s smartphone proliferation, cases related to the transmission of “obscene material” jumped 104 percent between 2012 and 2013, according...
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Kaka reveals Copa America wish

Former FIFA World Player of the Year winner Kaka has revealed a desire to play in this year’s Copa America. The 33-year-old was left out of Brazil’s World Cup squad last year but earned a recall by coach Dunga for friendlies against Argentina and Japan in October, Xinhua reported. “If Dunga thinks that I can fit into the team I...
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We just made use of the home conditions: Russell

After winning the man of the match award for his allround performance, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Andre Russell on Thursday said his side made good use of the home conditions at the Eden Gardens. “My role was to play positive and a few balls hit the middle and went over cover, can’t ask for a better start,” Russell said after...
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Hilary Duff’s ‘cool’ date

Singer-actress Hilary Duff’s first dating application Tinder date was “cool”, but she is unsure whether or not she will see him again. The “All about you” hitmaker, who has already filed for divorce from Mike Comrie following their split early last year, had her first face-to-face meeting with a man she got in contact with via the dating application earlier...
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Blake Lively’s car-cum-hair salon

Blake Lively’s hairdresser Rod Ortega says he sets up a mini work station in the actress’ car so he can keep her hair looking perfect while she’s on the go. The stylist uses cordless curlers to restyle Lively’s tresses in between appearances and even has a special bag full of tools which can be used during transit, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Describing...
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‘Fifty Shades…’ sequel to be a thriller

The sequel of 2015 erotic film “Fifty Shades of Grey” will be “more of a thriller”, says Universal Pictures’ chairman Donna Langley. The upcoming second instalment will be written by Niall Leonard, husband of “Fifty Shades” author E.L. James. Many see it as a “compromise” to appease James after she demanded more control over the movie and wanted to write...
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Ram Kapoor to work with Sunny again in action thriller

Actor Ram Kapoor, who enjoyed working with Sunny Leone in “Kuch Kuch Locha Hai”, and he will be working with her again in an action thriller. Ram told IANS: “It was an absolute pleasure and we had a blast working together. She is fun to work with and is very professional and hardworking. I will be working on one more...
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Wednesday 29 April 2015

Cabinet hikes sugar import tax to 40 percent

The union cabinet on Wednesday raised the tax on import of sugar to 40 percent from 25 percent to check falling prices of the commodity and to enable loss-making mills to clear cane payments arrears. It also withdrew the Duty Free Import Authorization scheme for exporters. Besides, acceeding to millers’ demands, the cabinet withdrew the excise duty on ethanol supplied...
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New technique to improve IVF success rates

There is good news for couples wanting to start a family with the help of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). A technique Taiwanese researchers have developed could facilitate selection of the most viable embryos to implant, lead to higher IVF success rates and ultimately lower its cost. “It will lower the stress level of patients greatly, if the number of IVF...
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Injectable gel to treat knee injuries

Washington : A US orthopedics research team is developing an injectable gel that encourages self-healing of damaged tissues after a knee-injury. The new solution could result in a minimally invasive, practical, and inexpensive approach for repairing cartilage and preventing osteoarthritis, the study noted. “We are creating an (injectable, bioactive) hydrogel that can repair cartilage damage, regenerate stronger cartilage, and hopefully...
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Unmanned Russian spacecraft is plunging to Earth

An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft ferrying supplies to the International Space Station is plunging back to Earth and apparently out of control, an official said on Wednesday. “It has started descending. It has nowhere else to go,” an official familiar with the situation told AFP on condition of anonymity, speaking ahead of an official Russian space agency statement expected later...
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LG Watch Urbane on sale for 22,000

With a price-tag of $349 (Rs- 22053), the LG Watch Urbane costs the same as the cheapest version of the Apple Watch Sport. The LG Watch Urbane has landed in the Google Store, making it the first Android Wear device to enjoy Google’s major software update announced last week. However, its stainless steel case and leather band makes it more...
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Israel to help ‘reduce’ farmer suicides: Fadnavis

On Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said senior Israeli leader Shimon Peres has agreed to mobilise the country’s technology to help ‘reduce’ suicides by farmers in the western Indian state. Fadnavis made the announcement in a tweet after meeting the 92-year-old two-time prime minister and former president on Wednesday afternoon during his trip to Israel. The chief minister raised...
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Comfortable doing bold or intimate scenes: Zarine Khan

Mumbai : Actress Zarine Khan, who will soon be seen in the third film of the erotic thriller franchise “Hate Story”, says she has no inhibitions about either intimacy or exposing on screen. “You guys just tell me a film that does not have any intimate scene and is not glamorous? I don’t know why this film is being tagged...
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Pooja Batra to make her debut in Punjabi films

‘Virasat’ and ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’ actor Pooja Batra, who has been away from Bollywood for almost a decade, is now making her Punjabi film debut with ‘Killer Punjabi’. Pooja Batra (born 27 October 1973) in Faizabad, Uttar pradesh, is an Indian actress and Model. She was crowned Femina Miss India International in 1993. Pooja Batra was born to Ravi Batra,...
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Hollywood is disgustingly sexist: Kristen Stewart

Los Angeles : Actress Kristen Stewart says that Hollywood is “disgustingly sexist” and fame is “the worst thing in the world”. “Women inevitably have to work a little bit harder to be heard. Hollywood is disgustingly sexist. It’s crazy. It’s so offensive, it’s crazy,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted the 25-year-old star as saying. Stewart also doesn’t understand why anyone would want to...
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Delicious Tinda Masala Recipe

Servings : 6 Cook Time : 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1/2 kg tinda – scraped and cut into 6-8 pieces lengthwise 2 Tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder 2 tsp salt 1 tsp red chilli powder (lal mirch powder) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) 1/4 tsp garam masala powder 2-3 green chillies-slit 1 Tbsp coriander leaves-chopped...
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Barcelona demolish Getafe 6-0 in La Liga

Barcelona : Strikers Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez each scored a pair of goals in FC Barcelona’s 6-0 thrashing of Getafe in La Liga here. The victory on Tuesday leaves first-place Barcelona with 84 points after 34 matches, five points ahead of Real Madrid, who have played one match less, reports Efe. Getafe, with 36 points, sits in the 13th...
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ITTF becomes world largest sports body

Suzhou : History was created here with the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) becoming the world’s largest international sports federation in terms of membership. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) here on Tuesday, the ITTF formally decided to give membership to Sao Tome and Principe and South Sudan. With the formal acceptance of these two countries, the number of national...
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Kim Kardashian – Summer Fashion and Style 2015 [Photos]

Kimberly “Kim” Kardashian West is an American television and social media personality, socialite, and model. Kim was born as Kimberly Noel Kardashianon on October 21, 1980 at Los Angeles, California. Kim Kardashian first gained media attention through her friendship with Paris Hilton, but she received wider notice after a 2003 sex tape with her former boyfriend Ray J was leaked...
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Congress seeks probe into TRAI releasing 1 mn e-mail IDs

The Congress asked the government to investigate as to why the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has put the names of over one million people who had written to it on the issue of net neutrality up on its website The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), however, responded saying it was not such a big issue and the government was...
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Are farmers not part of ‘Make in India’ : Rahul Gandhi

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday on his foreign trips and said farmers producing grain are also part of the ‘Make in India’. “I was in Punjab yesterday (Tuesday) and met farmers at the mandis (markets)… Farmers are crying and Haryana agriculture minister says those who commit suicide are cowards,” Rahul Gandhi said, raising...
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Revealing the Cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah !

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is an Indian sitcom produced by Neela Tele Films Private Limited. The show went on-air on July 28, 2008 and airs every Mon-Fri at 08:30 pm on SAB TV. The show is based on the column Duniya Ne Oondha Chashmah written by columnist and journalist Taarak Mehta for the Gujarati weekly magazine Chitralekha (weekly). Taarak...
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My style is a lot like Piku: Deepika Padukone

Actress Deepika Padukone, who is gearing up for her upcoming film “Piku” with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, says her personal style is a lot like her titular character Piku’s. “I’m happy to leave the professionals to do my hair, makeup and styling — this is required of me in my profession and they do a great job...
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Pooja Batra to make her debut in Punjabi films

We believe we can win from any situation: CSK’s Bravo

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said on Wednesday that his team believes they can pull off victory from any situation in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. He also praised skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as “one of the best captains in the world”. Chennai Super Kings beat KKR by two runs here on Tuesday to remain at the...
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Indian batsmen test mettle of spinners: Brad Hogg

Chennai : Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Australian spinner Brad Hogg on Wednesday said he enjoys bowling against Indian batsmen who test the mettle of spinners owing to their traditionally superior technique against tweakers. “I really enjoy bowling to Indian batsmen because they really test your craft. In the last 20-30 years there hasn’t been an Australian spinner who has come...
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Tuesday 28 April 2015

PM deputes four ministers for quake relief in India

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has deputed four union ministers to coordinate relief work in quake-affected areas in India, a minister said on Tuesday. The four coordinators are Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told...
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Remedies for hair problems during summer

New Delhi : Take extra care of your tresses in summer. Using coconut milk for lifeless hair and undergoing a regular trim for people who are suffering from thin hair, during this season will help, says an expert. Here are some tips from Aashmeen Munjaal, owner of the capital-based Star Salon n’ Spa, which can help you to keep your...
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Study: Flexible working hours make workers happy

London : Allowing workers to choose the slot of hours they want to work in is good for their well-being, says a study from Loughborough University, England. The study found that people who become overworked are less satisfied with their lives and experience lower levels of psychological well-being. The key factor to happiness, according to the study, was whether the...
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428201534321PM_635_celkon_campus_a518 Celkon Campus A518 launched in India for Rs 4,500 !

Targeting the budget smartphone market, Celkon has rolled out its latest Campus A518 smartphone that boasts of a 5-inch display at a price of Rs 4,500. The Celkon Campus A518 dual-SIM smartphone supports 3G video calling and comes with a 1 GHz processor. It runs the earlier Android KitKat OS and is powered by a 2000mAh battery. It sports a...
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Rahul takes train to Punjab to listen to farmers' woes Rahul takes train to Punjab to listen to farmers’ woes

Sirhind (Punjab) : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday travelled in a general compartment of the Sachkhand Express from Delhi to Ambala en route to Sirhind and Khanna towns of Punjab to listen to the woes of farmers. Farmers are facing hardship due to their wheat stocks not being lifted from the grain markets by government agencies. Gandhi was...
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Daredevils to sport lavender-coloured jerseys during May 1 match

New Delhi : Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Daredevils on Tuesday said the team will sport lavender-coloured jerseys for their May 1 home match against Kings XI Punjab to create awareness about cancer. Lavender is recognised and accepted as the colour of a cancer survivor. This project is aimed at improving cancer education and awareness as part of the...
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CSK pull off thrilling 2 run win over Knights

A scintillating bowling performance backed up by some terrific fielding enabled Chennai Super Kings successfully defend a below par total as they pulled off a thrilling two-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Tuesday. Replying to 134/6 posted by the Super Kings, the Knights finished at 132/9 before packed crowd at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. For CSK, West Indies...
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Deepika, Irrfan unveil Piku Melange Collection

Mumbai : Actress Deepika Padukone along with “Piku” co-star Irrfan Khan and director Shoojit Sircar unveiled the ‘Piku Melange Collection’, an ethnic fusion collection from Melange by clothing brand Lifestyle. The collection takes inspiration from Deepika’s carefree, modern meets ethnic styling in the upcoming family comedy drama and aims at giving consumers access to their favourite Bollywood superstar’s style as...
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These 10 Celebrities were Caught Red handed while Staring

The following celebrities were caught staring red handed. Can you blame them? They are just enjoying the view Usher staring at Kim Kardashian ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10
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Michelle Keegan named Sexiest Woman

Los Angeles : Actress Michelle Keegan has been named Sexiest Woman in the World in a poll conducted by FHM magazine. The former “Coronation Street” actress has topped the magazine’s annual poll, beating “Keeping up with the Kardashians” star Kendall Jenner and last year’s winner Jennifer Lawrence into second and third place respectively, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Supermodel Kate Upton climbed 14...
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VIDEO : Naak Pe Gussa Song | Bombay Velvet | Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma & Karan Johar

Naak Pe Gussa song from the movie `Bombay Velvet` Music: Amit Trivedi Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya Singers: Neeti Mohan Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Manish Choudhary, Kay Kay Menon, Karan Johar, Siddhartha Basu, Remo Fernandes, Satyadeep Mishra, Mukesh Chhabra, Vivaan Shah Director: Anurag Kashyap
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Monday 27 April 2015

Sushma promises to bring back Keralites from Nepal

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured the Kerala government that around 250 Keralites stranded in quake-hit Nepal would be brought back, a state minister said on Monday. Kerala Minister for Diaspora K.C. Joseph along with parliament members from the state – including Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson P.J. Kurien – met Sushma Swaraj in the capital. “We...

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has called for a complete overhaul of the anti-corruption legislation and said the 27-year-old law was not only preventing an honest decision-making process but also left a lot of room for undesirable interpretation. “Does the 1988 act adequately distinguish between an act of corruption and one where honest error has been made?” the finance minister queried...

At least 20 farmers suicide within six weeks mock the Krishi Karman award trophies that Madhya Pradesh has won for three consecutive years for maximum wheat production. Although the state has started relief work since 7 April in 36 districts which have reported damage to crops in 3.63 lakh hectares of area under Rabi cultivation reports of farmers distress continue...

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IPL Match 28 : CSK vs KKR

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face perhaps their toughest challenge yet when they meet an in-form Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday. The Super Kings have been in blazing form of late, winning five of their six games in the tourney. Their only loss came against...

New Delhi : Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is making his film debut in a docu-feature on his life, is upset by speculation that his daughter Sara is joining showbiz. “My daughter Sara is enjoying her academic pursuits. Annoyed at all the baseless speculation about her joining films,” Tendulkar posted on Twitter on Monday. Rumours were rife that Sara, 17,...

Mumbai : Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has appreciated the efforts of various countries like US, India and China to help Nepal cope with the devastation caused by the earthquake. The 41-year-old has urged people to help restore normalcy in Nepal in every way possible. “Is it possible 2 give without expectation? Yes. Learn 2 b self sufficient. B d source,...

Gul Panag was born on 3rd January 1979 at Chandigarh. Her actual name is Gulkirat Kaur Panag. She is wellknown Indian actress, voice actress, model, and former beauty queen who competed in the Miss Universe pageant. Panag began her career in Bollywood, with the 2003 film Dhoop. Since then, she has worked in films like Jurm and the TV series...

Salman Khan-starrer “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” has started shooting for the remaining portion of the film in Kashmir. As per the reports , Salman Khan alongwith other co-stars and crew will be in the valley for around 40 days to complete the shooting. Reportedly, the “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” actor will also be performing several high-octane stunts in Kashmir. Besides, Salman, “Bajrangi...

Penélope Cruz Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [born April 28, 1974)[1] is a Spanish actress and model. Signed by an agent at age 15, she made her acting debut at 16 on television and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón, jamón (1992), to critical acclaim. Her subsequent roles in the 1990s and 2000s included Open Your Eyes (1997), The...

New York : In an invention that can make the idea of “lab on a chip” for quick medical diagnostics possible, scientists have developed the first liquid nanoscale laser. This laser is tunable in real time, meaning you can quickly and simply produce different colours, a unique and useful feature. To understand the concept, imagine a laser pointer whose colour...

Jung, Kejriwal examine Delhi’s preparedness post-quake

Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Saturday met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Commissioner of Police B.S. Bassi and other officials and took stock of the capital’s preparedness in the wake of the earthquake that hit Nepal and several Indian states. The commissioners of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi informed that minor cracks were seen in three buildings in east district, two...

The Indian Army has named the aid to Nepal ‘Operation Maitri’ or friendship, a day after it started extending help to the neighbouring country that was hit by a massive earthquake just before noon on Saturday, leaving a trail of death and destruction. In addition to the specialist teams of its National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), India has already moved...

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