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2010-06-20T01:20:00.000-07:00

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See Sensex at 19k if it crosses 17450: Ray Barros

2010-02-03T07:01:00.000-08:00

Ray Barros, CEO, Ray Barros Trading Group, sees the markets rallying in the short-term. He told CNBC-TV18 that the Sensex can hit 19,000 if it breaches 17,450. "We see 17,450 and 5,200 as key resistance zones for the Sensex and Nifty." However, he does not see the Nifty above 5,200 for a while.

Here is a verbatim transcript of the exclusive interview with Ray Barros on CNBC-TV18. Also watch the accompanying video.

Q: Can you start with the Nifty and the Sensex if you look at it and if you can then correlate it to perhaps the Shanghai index because it looks like we are doing exactly what the Chinese index has been doing for the last five years?

A: The key question now for me on the US markets is the January effect. We had a close below the December close as far as the US markets are concerned. What then occurred was and normally would happen is that the market would have a 10-17% sell off from the highs and that takes as far as the US markets are concerned to about 981 to 1,000 basis the S&P contract.

And if that’s the case that should take place around the end of march and early April. So we would expect a rally in the short term and I would be looking for a rally as far as the Sensex is concerned. But it would only be a short term rally and I need to put that into context.

Let’s have a look at the actual levels. For me, the key level on the Sensex is going to be probably around the 19,000 mark. If we can get and break through these levels here on my charts, it would come to about 17,450 is the high and markets came down and then we rallied back up again. If we take out that high at 17,450 then we will be going on to about the 19,000 mark. And then I think it will turn back down, and I think that is the situation.

As far as the Nifty is concerned we have these critical levels at 5,200. We are at about 4,900-5,000 and I think we will take those out and I think we will get to about 5,100-5,200 and again from there I think we are going to turn.

In terms of the Chinese markets that is probably to me the most difficult of all the markets simply because it is being driven not so much by technicals but by fundamentals. What’s happening here is that the government is concerned about inflation they then give signs to the market that they are going to pull back this extra liquidity.

And whenever that happens the market tanks and then the government seems to lose its nerve and it gives signs to the market that they are not going to do this and the market starts to rally.

So for me the key levels on the Shanghai Index is around 3,000. If we slip below that, I think we are going to go down to about 2,600-2,500 mark. On the upside, we need to take out the 3,500 level for me to turn bullish.

Nifty closes up over 100 pts

2010-02-03T06:59:00.000-08:00

The benchmark Nifty saw a significant upmove today and rallied over 100 points on the back of short covering, it had lost a bit of ground in the last few sessions. Positive global cues also helped the Sensex to close with over 300 points gains.

Asian markets closed strong on the back of buying in the late trade; Shanghai was up 2.36% and Hang Seng was up 2.2%. Straits Times and Taiwan Weighted gained 1.6% each. Kospi was up 1.2%, Jakarta was up 0.94% and Nikkei was up 0.32%. European markets were trading 0.4% higher and the US index futures were trading marginally higher, at the time of closing of Indian equities.

The markets recovered all of Tuesday's losses. Buying was seen across all the sectors; metal, realty, FMCG, banking and capital goods were the major gaining sectors. Respective indices jumped 2-4%. However, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, HUL and Ranbaxy were the only losers on the NSE Nifty.

Are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie breaking up?

2010-01-25T05:41:00.001-08:00

They're not even married, but that didn't stop Britain's News of the World from bellowing beneath a World Exclusive banner Sunday: "Golden pair Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have seen divorce lawyers and signed a ($350 million Canadian) split deal, we can reveal."

Not so fast, responded gossip website notables TMZ, Perez Hilton and People.com, quoting unnamed sources claiming Brangelina's five-year romance endures unabated.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

2010-01-23T06:21:00.001-08:00

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a famous Indian actress and a former Miss World.
Personal Biography

Aishwarya Rai married fellow Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan and since then became Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in April 2007. The couple are often likened to Hollywood duo of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. She liked her married life and even recommended everyone to marry.
Professional Biography
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Movies / Filmography

* Iruvar (1997)
* Jeans (1998)
* Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
* Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
* Taal (1999)
* Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
* Josh (2000)
* Mohabbatein (2000)
* Albela (2001)
* Devdas (2002)
* Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
* Dil Ka Rishta (2003)
* Chokher Bali (2003)
* Kuch Naa Kaho (2003)
* Khakee (2004)
* Raincoat (2004)
* Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004)
* Bride & Prejudice (2004)
* Shabd (2005)
* Mistress of Spices (2005)
* Provoked (2006)
* Dhoom 2 (2006)
* Umrao Jaan (2006)
* Guru (2007)
* The Last Legion (2007)
* Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

Ranking / Recognition / Awards / Nominations / Applause / Postive comments

* January 2009: Padma Shri 2009 for contributions to Science & Engineering
* January 2009: Most Popular Actress Award for Jodhaa Akbar at Nokia 15th Star Screen Awards 2009

As a model

Aishwarya Rai is a winner of Femina Miss India pageant.
Aishwarya Rai Quotes

Well, it's a beautiful chapter in my life and it's a fantastic part of the journey. I'd recommend (it) to every one of you out here and I am blissfully happy. What more can one say, on her marriage
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in news

Efforts to preserve 2000-Year old Tulu culture(Article)
The month of December was marked by agitations in different parts of the country for the carving out of separate states like Telangana in Andhra Pradesh, Gorkhaland in West Bengal, Bodoland in Assam, Vidharbha in Maharashtra and Harit Pradesh in Uttar Pradesh. ANI

Top Bollywood stars walk the ramp for a cause in Mumbai
Bollywoods whos who walked the ramp on Tuesday in the collection designed by aspiring fashion designing students, for the cause of girl child education. ANI

Enthusiastic fans celebrate Rajnikanths 60th birthday in Chennai
Enthusiastic fans of Tamil superstar Rajnikanth lined up a slew of activities to celebrate the 60th birthday of the actor in Chennai on Saturday. ANI

Ben Kingsley wants financial support from Indian producers for his film on Taj Mahal
British actor Ben Kingsley on Wednesday sought financial help from Indian producers to make a film on Taj Mahal, the monument of love. ANI

Ben Kingsleys film Taj Mahal will have Bollywood heroine
Veteran Hollywood actor Sir Ben Kingsley has said that Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan might play the role of Mumtaz in his dream project Taj Mahal, if she approves the script. ANI

Big B releases reproduction of his fathers poetry in Mumbai
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan released a reproduction of his fathers poetry at a gala event here on Saturday. ANI

Eminent Bollywood stars attend Shilpa Shettys lavish wedding reception
Whos who of Bollywood and eminent personalities of fashion, cricket and politics attended the lavish wedding reception of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and London-based businessman Raj Kundra in Mumbai. ANI

One film at a time is ideal, says Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has said that he believes in doing one film at a time, which he considered an ideal formula. ANI

Former Indian mariner to direct Hollywood-Mollywood movie
A Dubai-based Indian businessman and former marine architect, Sohan Roy, is all set to entertain the world with a Hollywood-Mollywood blockbuster based on a 100-year-old British dam in India and the lives of nine characters associated with it. ANI

Living with parents was natural, normal, Aishwarya-Abhishek tell Oprah
Bollywoods star couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan discussed their family life on The Oprah Winfrey Show on September 28. ANI

Host India prefers Julia Roberts over Angelina Jolie
When it comes to hosting, India seems to prefer Julia Roberts over Angelina Jolie. ANI

Bollywood actors celebrate Durga puja
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan along with his mother Jaya Bachchan, wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and sister Shweta Nanda visited a temple at Khar in Mumbai on Saturday to mark the Durga puja festival. ANI

Aishwarya Rai makes it to Harpers and Queen Mags 100 Most Beautiful Women list
Aishwarya Rai is one of the 100 most beautiful women according to a list published by Harpers and Queen Magazine. ANI

Rajnikant launches music of Eeram in Chennai
Tamil superstar Rajnikant on Sunday released the music of upcoming film Eeram, a romantic thriller laced with suspense, in Chennai. ANI

Jodhaa Akbar shines at IIFA
The Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai starrer Jodha Akbar won maximum awards at the International Indian Film Academy on Saturday in Macau. ANI

Reema Khan is Pakistans Aishwarya Rai
With her striking beauty, she is Pakistans answer to Aishwarya Rai. Meet Reema Khan, a talented actress who has acted in over 200 films since 1992. ANI

Of Musharraf, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and the good life!
Bollywood beauties Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra may have an unending list of fans, and the now the list also includes the name of former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf. ANI

Indian beauties determined to bring back international crown
Winners of Miss India Universe, Miss India World and Miss India Earth titles have said they were determined to bring international laurels to the country. ANI

President presents Padma awards
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Atomic Energy Commission of India (AECI) chief Anil Kakodkar were among the recipients of the Padma awards from President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday. ANI

Miss India beauty contestants get in shape
About twenty finalists of the Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2009 contest are undergoing rigorous fitness training ahead of the contest in Mumbai next month. ANI

Aishwarya Rai shoots for her ensuing movie Ravana near Kolkata
Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is busy as a bee shooting for her upcoming movie Ravana at Agarpara, a suburb on outskirts of Kolkata. ANI

Countdown begins for Miss India beauty contest
It is countdown time for the Miss India 2009 pageant in Mumbai. ANI

Ive always been an A R Rahman fan: Aishwarya Rai
Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said on Thursday that she has always been a fan of double-Oscar winner A. R. Rahman, and feels fortunate that maximum of her films featured maestros music. ANI

Ive always been an A R Rahman fan: Aishwarya Rai
Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said on Thursday that she has always been a fan of double-Oscar winner A. R. Rahman, and feels fortunate that maximum of her films featured maestros music. ANI

Abhishek Bachchan ready to scream from rooftops to promote Delhi 6
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is promoting his new flick Delhi 6, and is so excited that he wants to scream from the roof tops and ask people to go watch his film. ANI

Bollywood impresario gets 7yrs in prison for mortgage scam
A Bollywood film impresario has been sentenced to seven years in prison for mortgage scam. ANI

Mangle the non-Mangalorean Sri Ram Sene
Where are the famous Mangaloreans who brandish their origins at the drop of a hat? Why are they not speaking up for the protection of the secular and liberal culture of this beautiful port city? ANI

Government honours Bollywood actors for contribution to cinema
The Government has honoured Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Akshay Kumar with prestigious civilian award Padma Shree for their contribution to the world of cinema. ANI

Bahuguna, Sister Nirmala, Kakodkar conferred Padma Vibhushan
Indias second highest civilian award - the Padma Vibhushan - will be conferred this year on ten persons, while the countrys third highest civilian award - the Padma Bhushan will be conferred on 30 individuals. ANI

Eva Mendes tops Most Desirable Woman of 2009 poll
Eva Mendes has topped a new poll of the Most Desirable Woman of 2009. ANI

Aishwarya Rai makes it to Top 50 Most Desirable Woman in the World list
Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has made it to the list of Top 50 Most Desirable Woman in the World. ANI

Book on Amitabh Bachchan released
Bachchanalia, a book dedicated to the films and memorabilia of Bollywoods superstar Amitabh Bachchan, was released in Mumbai on Saturday. ANI

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to attend Live Earth concert in Mumbai on Dec. 7
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be among celebrities who will attend a Live Earth concert in Mumbai on December 7. ANI

Aishwarya Rai enjoyed screen space with Hollywood actor in Pink Panther
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai has said that it was fun working alongside Hollywood actor Steve Martin in the upcoming sequel to the 2006 movie The Pink Panther. ANI

Longines introduces its Admiral collection for frequent travelers
It is time that guides us through, and for travelers it holds much more importance. Understanding this, prestigious Swiss watchmaker Longines recently introduced its Admiral Collection that features a 24h second time zone as well as a chronograph model. ANI

Melamesa announces launch of Corners Social-Application Engine, Adlets for campaigns on Social Networks
Melamesa private limited, a Social Media solutions company, today announced release of Corners Social-Applications Engine and Adlets for brands, agencies, bloggers, entertainment companies and all creative individuals. ANI

Aishwarya Rais eyes voted the sexiest
Aishwarya Rai, known as the worlds most beautiful woman, has now walked away with another coveted title of having the sexiest eyes in US TV E!s Sexiest Body Parts List. ANI

Premiere of Bollywood film Drona held in Mumbai
Film premiere of Bollywood fantasy-thriller Drona was held in Mumbai on Wednesday evening. ANI

Raj Thackeray withdraws stir after accepting Bachchans apology
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday said he has accepted Amitabh Bachchans apology and added that he is withdrawing his partys agitation over Jaya Bachchans alleged anti-Marathi remarks. ANI

Jaya Bachchan apologises for anti-Marathi remarks
Jaya Bachchan has reportedly apologized for her alleged anti-Marathi remarks at a recent film function in Mumbai, saying that she didnt intend to hurt the people of Maharashtra. ANI

Unforgettable tour giving Big B much missed quality time with family
The Unforgettable tour, which will kick off its UK leg from Aug 24, has offered Bollywoods first family, the Bachchans, a great chance to spend time together. ANI

Bachchans release background score of their latest flick Sarkar Raj
The background score of Bollywoods much hyped film Sarkar Raj was released in Indias entertainment capital Mumbai. ANI

Thaggu ke Laddu goes on-line
Kanpurs sweet shop Thaggu ke Ladu which had hogged headlines last year during the wedding of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai has now gone online. ANI

Premiere of Bollywood film Woodstock Villa held in Mumbai
The grand premiere of Bollywood film Woodstock Villa, which marks the debut of Sikander Kher, the son of versatile actor Anupam Kher, and Debutant actress Neha Oberoi was held in Mumbai on Thursday. ANI

Shilpa Shetty

2010-01-23T06:15:00.000-08:00

hilpa Shetty is a Bollywood film actress and a television personality. Shetty married London businessman Raj Kundra. For more information about their relationship, read Shilpa Shetty & Raj Kundra.
Personal Biography

Shilpa loves yoga and has learnt few yoga postures from Baba Ramdev at a February 08 camp.
Relationship with Raj Kundra

Shilpa Shetty married London businessman Raj Kundra. For more information about their relationship, read Shilpa Shetty & Raj Kundra.
Birthday celebrations - June 09

In June 09, Shilpa had a surprise party hosted by Raj Kundra and sister Shamita. The later two have been believed to planning it for about a months time. It was so carefully executed that Shilpa dosen't even know that Shamita has flown down to London for the party. There was also a performance by Escala and the British pop girl band Sugababes at as they are Shilpa's favourite groups. Shilpa's family presented a diamond jewellery while Raj and Shilpa popped a bottle of champagne.
Professional Biography
Shilpa Shetty Movies / Filmography

* Dostana (2008)

As film actress

In August 07, she lost her first British film chance for making high pay demands. She is picked for the lead role in the film Quick, Slip Me A Bride but the producers felt her demanded for 350,000 pounds and asking to delay the project till next year was a little too much.
Other acting skills
Celebrity Big Brother

Shilpa Shetty participated in the British television reality show Celebrity Big Brother but became the centre of international racism controversy, which involved her and fellow contestants Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd.

However, Shilpa was crowned the winner of the British show on 28 January 2007 with 63 percent of the final vote. She later became adamant and said she would never do a Big Brother-type project again. However, she showed interest in BBC's reality show Strictly Come Dancing.
Bigg Boss

Shilpa Shetty is popular for being the host for the Indian reality show Bigg Boss.
EastEnders

In March 09, it is reported that Shilpa is to star in EastEnders and is apparently approached by the team
Stake in Rajasthan Royals

On February 3, 09, Shilpa Shetty bought a 12 percent stake in Rajasthan Royals spending $15.4 million in the team with her London-based businessman partner Raj Kundra. Shilpa even danced to the tune of a Rajasthani-folk number, 'Halla Bol' which turned out to be the anthem for the team.
Other information

In February 08, she is spotted with Force India Formula One owner Vijay Mallya at its Formula One car unveiling ceremony for 2008 season.

Speaking about her success, she said the mantra for success is to 'do what you love'.
Shilpa Shetty quotes

* You should do what you love and the money will follow, speaking on her mantra of success

Shilpa Shetty in news

Shilpa Shetty, other celebs cod science debunked
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and other Hollywood celebs cod science fallacies have been debunked by some of the leading researchers. ANI

Afridi wants to play for Kolkata Knight Riders or Rajasthan Royals in IPL
Pakistans Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi wants to play for Shah Rukh Khans Kolkata Knight Riders or Shilpa Shettys Rajasthan Royals in the next edition of the Indian Premier League. ANI

Shilpa Shetty may hold marriage reception in House of Commons
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has chosen the House of Commons as the venue for her UK wedding celebration this week, say sources. ANI

Efforts to preserve 2000-Year old Tulu culture(Article)
The month of December was marked by agitations in different parts of the country for the carving out of separate states like Telangana in Andhra Pradesh, Gorkhaland in West Bengal, Bodoland in Assam, Vidharbha in Maharashtra and Harit Pradesh in Uttar Pradesh. ANI

Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar weds in Mumbai
After Shilpa Shettys wedding made waves in the Bollywood circles, another actress Isha Koppikar tied nuptial knot with restaurateur Timmy Narang here on Sunday. ANI

De Montfort University - UK Pharmacy Student Heads to India to Aid Charity Backed by Amitabh Bachchan
Business Wire India

Mens fashion week in Delhi
Mumbai-based designer Rocky S unveiled his collection at a three-day Mens Fashion Week here on Saturday. ANI

Dutt, Devgan also heading the IPL way
It is not just Salman Khan, but several other Bollywood stars are interested in having a stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, including Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan. ANI

Salman Khan interested in buying new IPL team
Salman Khan is reportedly in talks to a stake in the Indian Premier League. ANI

Big Brother to be scrapped by Channel 4 for low ratings
Reality television show Big Brother is all set to be scrapped by Channel 4 after this years poor ratings. ANI

Danielle Lloyd resorted to therapy to cope with meltdown
English glamour model Danielle Lloyd resorted to therapy to cope with meltdown following racist row with Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty in Celebrity Big Brother. ANI

Shilpa Shetty to launch healthy Indian food range to honour Jade Goody
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is set to launch her own healthy Indian food range as a tribute to late Jade Goody, according to reports. ANI

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty wows fans at India Day Parade and Festival in New York
Bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty wowed fans of Indian cinema at was touted as one of the largest India Day Parades and Festivals on Sunday here. ANI

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty launches own spa in Mumbai
With the wellness industry burgeoning in India, Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty joined the bandwagon and launched her own medi spa in Mumbai. ANI

At 73 mn dollars, Rajasthan Royals makes greatest year-on-year gain
The value of Rajasthan Royals, the cheapest of eight franchises sold before the start of the Indian Premier League, has translated into a capital yield of 73 million dollars, making it the greatest one-year gain of any sports team in its first year of existence. ANI

Big Brother bosses to dedicate show to Jade Goody
After their initial decision to not do a memorial show on late Brit celebrity Jade Goody, Big Brother bosses have now decided to hold an emotional tribute to her this summer. ANI

IPL-II shimmers with a gala parade in South Africa
Two days ahead of the second inning of Indian Premier League tournament commencement, a gala carnival got the mega event off to a festive start on Thursday. ANI

Jade Goodys death to be subject of art work
A prominent performance artist is to re-enact the final hours of Jade Goodys life in what he claims will be a tribute. ANI

Shilpa Shetty prays at Golden Temple for IPL success
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar for the success of her co-owned Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ANI

SHILPA SHETTY UNVEILS NEW CRICKET GEAR FOR RAJASTHAN ROYALS
Bollywood actor and owner of Rajasthan Royals Shilpa Shetty unveiled new cricket gear for her team here last evening. ANI

Shilpa Shetty: Jade Goody made me a star
Indian actress Shilpa Shetty has credited late Jade Goody with making her a star in Britain. ANI

Shilpa Shettys glad she didnt see Jade Goody
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has said that shes glad she didnt get to see her dying friend Jade Goody because she wants to remember her as the bubbly girl she met two years ago. ANI

Haiti government calls off search and rescue

2010-01-23T06:13:00.000-08:00

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti's government has declared the search and rescue phase for survivors of the earthquake over, the United Nations said Saturday, saying there was little hope of finding more people alive 10 days after much of the capital was reduced to rubble.

The statement from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs comes the day after an Israeli team reported pulling a man out of the debris of a two-story home and relatives said an elderly woman had been rescued.

Spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs said she was unable to comment on the rescue reports. But she said the government's Friday afternoon decision didn't mean rescue teams still searching for survivors would be stopped from carrying out whatever work they felt necessary.

"It doesn't mean the government will order them to stop. In case there is the slightest sign of life, they will act," she told The Associated Press.

She added, however, that "except for miracles, hope is unfortunately fading."

Some 132 people were pulled alive from beneath collapsed buildings by international search and rescue teams since the Jan. 12 disaster, she said. Humanitarian relief efforts are still being scaled up in the capital Port-au-Prince, Jacmel, Leogane and other areas affected by the quake, Byrs said.

An Israeli military spokeswoman said Saturday no decision had yet been taken to halt their search and rescue operations.

The Israeli delegation was initially intended to be in Haiti for two weeks. However the spokeswoman, who could not be named citing military regulations, said it was continuously assessing the situation to see

Bangladesh hands over Ulfa chairman Rajkhowa to India

2009-12-03T22:48:00.000-08:00

Ulfa’s top leader Arabinda Rajkhowa, his wife and another key militant were on Friday handed over to the Indian authorities by Bangladeshi

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agencies at an outpost along the border in Meghalaya.The custody of 53-year-old Rajkhowa along with 9 others, including Ulfa's military operations deputy chief Raju Barua was given to the BSF at the Dawki outpost in the Jaintia hills district, official sources said.

Along with them were Rajkhowa's wife and two children, his bodyguard Raju Borah, Barua's wife and son, and wife and daughter of Ulfa's self-styled foreign secretary Sashadhar Choudhury, they said.

They were later flown to Guwahati where they surrendered before the Assam Police, the sources said. They were immediately taken into preventive custody for completion of various legal formalities, the sources said.

Rajkhowa, founder member of the outfit, was detained in Bangladesh recently. He is among four people who founded the separatist outfit on April 7, 1979.

Indications of government opening talks with Ulfa were given by home minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday when he told the Rajya Sabha that the outfit is likely to make a political statement in the next few days.

"Ulfa is in disarray today. In next few days, the Ulfa leadership will make a political statement. Our government is prepared to talk to Ulfa provided they abjure violence and there is no demand for sovereignty," he had said.

The government is moving cautiously in its approach towards talks with Ulfa, given the militant outfit's track record and the group's leaders going back on their promises to take the peace process forward.

Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi had said in Guwahati on Thursday that his government has received "encouraging signals" from Ulfa for holding peace talks and favoured safe passage to the group's leaders if they came to the negotiating table.

Government is hoping that other top Ulfa leaders including the outfit's 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Barua, will also join the dialogue process. Barua, who is believed to be holed up in a southeast Asian country, has been opposed to the talks process and has been harping on the sovereignty plank.

Rajkhowa, whose real name is Rajib Rajkonwar, is the son of a freedom fighter Umakanta Rajknowar, who died three years ago.

Accused in several cases, including that of waging war against India, Rajkhowa has an Interpol Red Corner notice against him. He has been out of India since 1992 and is said to have lived in places including Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan.

Two other top Ulfa leaders, self-styled finance secretary Chitrabon Hazarika and foreign secretary Sasha Choudhury had been arrested in Bangladesh in November last and handed over to Assam police in whose custody they are lodged at present.

The developments assume significance in view of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to India slated later this month and also the signing of three proposed agreements, including an extradition treaty and another on combating international terrorism.

Eesha plans to live with Timmy's parents

2009-12-03T22:36:00.000-08:00

After coming back from her honeymoon, Eesha Koppikar plans to stay with her husband Timmy Narang's parents in their family house. She says the place is so big that she will get enough space and privacy.

"We will be staying with Rohit's (Timm's real name) parents at the Narang House. I have been living in a joint family all my life so I consider Narang House as my own place. The house is large enough to have our own space and privacy and yet have the opportunity to spend time with the family," Eesha told IANS.

Talking about her post wedding plans, Eesha said: “To my wildest surprise, yesterday Rohit revealed to me where he is taking me for our honeymoon. Over the past few years I think he has been making a mental note of all the things I have never done. So our honeymoon is basically planned entirely by Rohit."

“Rohit has planned it in such a way that we get to enjoy the best of all seasons. It's the sun on the Caribbean cruise and it's the snow in New York and the world's most beautiful beaches in Turks and Caicos. I think he has planned it very beautifully. I just can't wait now to see the world with him.”

After a sunny Caribbean honeymoon, the couple will bring in Christmas in New York.

“Rohit knew that I have never experienced a white Christmas and he has planned to take me to New York this Christmas where I'm told his friends are going to throw us a Christmas bash. I think it's extremely romantic of him to remember and plan a vacation in New York,” said Eesha who tied the knot with Timmy last week.

Pitt, Jolie's double date with Clooney, Canalis

2009-12-03T22:35:00.000-08:00

Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie went on a double date with actor George Clooney and his girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis at a Beverly Hills Italian restaurant.

The couples went for dinner following the Los Angeles premiere of Clooney's new movie “Up In The Air” earlier this week, reported contactmusic.com.

The foursome spent around an hour together chatting and having fun before Pitt and Jolie headed home

Movie Review - Paa (2009)

2009-12-03T22:31:00.000-08:00

Auro (Amitabh) is a 12 year progeria infected kid living with his gynecologist mother Vidya (Vidya Balan) and her mother (Arundhati Naag). Extremely witty Auro happens to win an award in his school from a young politician, Amol Arte (Abhishek). On the same night when Vidya watches its telecast, she realizes that Auro actually met his father for the first time. During her student days abroad, she was in a relationship with Amol but had broken off with him over their decision whether to keep the child or not. Amol wanted it aborted and not commit for marriage as he wanted to pursue his political ambitions. Progeria affected children don’t happen to live beyond 13-14 years so when Auro collapses and she fears he is nearing his final stages of his life, she reveals to him that Amol is his father. What follows next and how Auro is instrumental and getting his estranged parents back together forms the rest of the film.

Paa is R. Balki’s next after the immensely lovable Cheeni Kum (2007). Balki had showcased glimpse of his brand of sarcastic humor in his debut film and with Paa he has completely established it. The film has been intelligently narrated cutting away from unnecessary melodrama. The pacing is just perfect. The selection of child actors (including Mr. Bachchan) deserves special mention. They act their natural self and are extremely hilarious. Paa has plenty of wonderfully written and enacted sequences like Auro’s conversations with his best buddy in school Vishnu, Auro’s sequences with his stuffed toy King Kong, Amol - Vidya’s argument over whether to keep their child or not, Amol exposing his detractors on live national television, Auro and Amol’s chilling out all day in Delhi, Amol realizing Auro is his own child and finally of course the climax.

With his Auro act, Amitabh Bachchan yet again proves he is the Paa of all his contemporaries where acting is concerned. The effortless manner, in which he has carried out such a challenging act, deserves a long standing ovation. He is definitely bound to win all the acting awards for this one. Abhishek Bachchan has put up a very mature act. In fact you may want to hate his character in the film initially, but full credit to him for making it very likeable. Vidya with her body language succeeds in communicating her single mom turmoil. She is effortless natural as well and looks wow. Arundhati Naag is very good. Paresh Rawal in a short role as Abhishek’s father is well restrained.

The film scores very high in the technical department. Music maestro Ilaiyaaraja’s music is melodious and perfectly interwoven with the film. His background scrore is super fresh. Anil Naidu’s editing and PC Sreeram’s cinematography are top notch.

Watch Paa with your Maa and Paa and one can confidently say that it is definitely bound to be an experience which you will remember for a long time. Paa will leave you with a tear in your eye but also a smile on your lips.

separate statehood for Telangana

2009-12-03T22:27:00.000-08:00

With the movement for separate statehood for Telangana taking a violent turn, the Andhra Pradesh government Thursday declared a 15-day holiday for all colleges and universities in the region.

All junior, degree and university or post-graduate colleges in Telengana, which comprises 10 districts, including Hyderabad, will remain closed for 15 days from Dec 4, the government said in an order.

All government, aided and private colleges including engineering, MBA, MCA, Pharmacy and Law colleges will remain shut till Dec 18.

The school education department is also likely to declare holidays for schools.

The move to shut down colleges and universities in the region come as the government felt that students were taking the movement for a separate Telangana state into their hands.

There are also reports that Maoists were exploiting the unrest on the university campuses to recruit students. Chief Minister K. Rosaiah, who is on a visit to Delhi, told reporters that the authorities were trying to verify the reports.

The decision to declare holidays was taken after Home Minister P. Sabita Indra Reddy held a meeting with ministers from the region to review the situation in view of the continuing hunger strike by Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao.

Hundreds of students Thursday took out rallies in different parts of Telangana, expressing solidarity with the TRS leader. Students of Kakatiya University in Warangal took out a mock funeral of a local legislator of ruling Congress party Konda Surekha to protest her stand against the demand for separate state.

Ever since Chandrasekhara Rao launched what he termed 'fast unto death' after his arrest on Sunday, the student community has been staging protests. Some private colleges remained shut for the last four days.

Osmania University campus here was rocked by violence. Police had used force against the students, evoking strong reaction from various political parties.

The authorities are likely to launch a drive to vacate hostels in Osmania and other universities and colleges to prevent any gathering of students.

Revolutionary singer Gaddar, who addressed a meeting of students at Osmania University Monday, urged the students to consider the holidays an opportunity to intensify the movement and visit the villages

China obstructs road construction in Ladakh

2009-11-30T04:27:00.000-08:00

n a confrontational act, China has objected to road construction in Demchok near the Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region of Kashmir.

The work has been stopped on the road project being built under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

The eight-kilometer stretch of road that was being constructed to improve road connectivity, was providing employment to local residents.

Demchok village is the last inhabited area before the Line of Actual Control near the Chinese border.

India has a border dispute with China and despite several rounds of talks, the issue is still pending.

"Around one month back villagers of Demchok informed that Chinese army has stopped construction work of a road being build by them under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. The Demchok village is just at the Chinese border and is our last post.

These people are nomads and migrate from one place to another during summers. They take their livestock through that road. The Chinese army saying that the area belonged to them, and no road would be constructed there has stopped the construction work at the road. The road was well within Indian territory," said Chering Dorjay, chief executive councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.

Doha deal needed for stronger world trade

2009-11-30T04:18:00.000-08:00

The global trading system has survived the economic crisis well on the whole, but a Doha Round agreement is needed to protect it from future shocks, the head of the World Trade Organisation said on Monday.

Addressing a symposium on the sidelines of a WTO ministerial meeting in Geneva, Director-General Pascal Lamy urged his organisation's 153 members to speed up their negotiations in the Doha Round, already in its ninth year.

"Given the present pace, if they want to get there in '10, we will need an acceleration," Lamy said. "How we organise this acceleration is probably Number 1 on the to-do list after the ministerial conference."

Doha accord negotiations are not formally on the agenda of the conference that starts on Monday afternoon, because Lamy and government officials believe the talks are not ready for a high-end push towards an agreement.

But the state of the Round -- launched in November 2001 to open markets and help developing countries grow through more trade -- loomed large over the Geneva gathering.

Developing countries issued a declaration saying that rich nations needed to show leadership to advance the negotiations, and a group of food-exporting nations said it was "disappointed with the limited progress in resolving or narrowing differences" in recent months.

"All members need to engage substantively in a transparent and inclusive manner if we are to bridge the gaps and successfully conclude the Round in 2010," said the Cairns Group, a coalition including Australia, Indonesia, Argentina and Peru.

Developing countries also called on Sunday for an agreement that would focus on removing distortions in trade in food that hurt farmers in poor countries, for instance by cutting farm subsidies paid by rich countries

CHECK VISA STATUS FOR DIFFRENT COUNTRIES

2009-11-29T04:43:00.000-08:00

AUSTRALIA : https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/query/query.do?action=eVisa
CANADA : http://www.vfs-canada.co.in/visatracking.html
CHINA : www.visaforchina.in
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FRANCE : www.vfs-in-fr.com
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SPAIN : www.spainvac-ru.com
GREECE : http://www.vfs-gr-in.com
ITALY : www.vfs-italy.co.in
IRELAND : http://www.vfs-ireland.co.in
U.K : www.vfs-uk-in.com
U.A.E : www.dubaivisa.net
U.S.A : www.vfs-usa.co.in

Ram Charan Teja to remake Khaidi?

2009-11-29T04:42:00.001-08:00

If reports are to be believed, Tollywood's upcoming mega star Ram Charan Teja will be the hero in the remake of director Kodandarami Reddy's Khaidi (1983), the first major sensational hit by his father Chiranjeevi. More details are awaited.

Meanwhile, it is heard that after the average performances of his two back-to-back films, director Dharani is likely to direct Ram Charan Teja soon. According to sources, the actor has accepted Dharani’s proposal and the director is currently working on the script. Shooting is expected to begin after Ram Charan Teja completes his ongoing Orange, being directed by Bommarillu Bhaskar.

Ek Niranjan - Movie Review

2009-11-29T04:31:00.001-08:00

Expectations ran high for Ek Niranjan, director Puri Jagannath's first release of 2009 and the most expensive movie made in Telugu. First, it marks the Tollywood debut of Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut, widely known for her spectacular looks, who was paid a whopping one crore for Ek Niranjan. Second, after the success of Bujjigadu, which gave a much-awaited break to Prabhas in 2008, this is the second time Prabhas teams up with Puri Jagannath. Third, Prabhas performing dangerous stunts for this Aditya Ram production venture (without using a body double) was very much in the news, evoking a lot of hype for the film. Unfortunately, the film fails to live up to these expectations. The movie delivers good entertainment in the first half, but the flow slows and meanders with hilarious adventures, violence and not-so-impressive climax.

The film revolves around Chotu (Prabhas), who works as a police informer. Eager to trace his parents, he keeps pampering Chidambaram to reveal their whereabouts, as Chidambaram had kidnapped Chotu when he was a child. Romance blooms when Chotu falls in love with a guitar music teacher Sameera (Kangna Raunat). Her brother works for a mafia headed by Johnny Bhai (Sonu Sood), whom Chotu is entrusted to deliver to the cops. The rest of the plot is about what happens when Johnny encounters Chotu who has multiple responsibilities.

Prabhas is effortless as Chotu, beating up people and romancing Sameera in Switzerland. His characterization in this movie can be said to be an extension of his character in Bujjigadu. Kangna Raunat, who looked fabulous in Gangster and Fashion, seems to be out of place in Ek Niranjan as the script gives her no opportunity to display her acting skills. Sonu Sood's sequences with Brahmaji are the major highlights of the film. He seems to be filling the gap of Raghuvaran in a large way with his body language and voice. Comedy by Ali, Brahmanandam and Abhinayasri in separate tracks is without punch, leading to boredom. All others - Taniekella Bharani, Sangeetha, Mukul Dev, Makrand, Posani and others - have done justice to their respective roles.

The major drawbacks? The weak presentation and narration, lacking seriousness. Puri's story of a lost-and-found son is as old as the hills, even if it has been shown with plenty of songs and stylish action here! The dialogues are somewhat good. The screenplay is not impressive; there are many illogical scenes and loose ends. Technically, Puri Jagannath ensures that the film is fine. Shyam K. Naidu's camerawork is good. Mani Sharma has scored excellent music, particularly for the title song 'Amma ledhu naana ledhu'. Stun Siva's fights are stylish in some parts. On the whole, Ek Niranjan entertains to some extent

Simbu gives Premji a title

2009-11-29T04:27:00.001-08:00

Irrespective of their success, every actor, after a couple of movies, is given a fancy title. Without getting into a debate on how many of them are earned and how many hollow, here's one on the lighter side. Venkat Prabhu's third directorial venture Goa, that is expected to repeat the success of his earlier movies, stars Jai, Sneha, Premji, Vaibhav and Arvindh, with Nayantara and Simbu doing cameos. The movie was supposed to release this year, but for reasons best known to the makers, the movie will now hit screens for Pongal [January] in 2010.

Amongst the may memorable things that happened on the sets of the movie, what Premji relates warmly and proudly is the title bestowed upon him by the Little Superstar Simbu. Ask Premji what the movie is about and pat comes his reply, “It's all about me! Jai and the others are my sidekicks! They are there just to nod to everything I say and dance to my tunes! Even Simbu, who has acted in the movie, gave me a new title, which tells everything. He calls me Mini Little Superstar!”

Namitha rejects 14 movies

2009-11-29T04:24:00.000-08:00

Namitha's fans must feel crushed to know that 14 opportunities to ogle at their dream girl went by since she rejected them all! But she has a very sound reason to back her decisions.

“I have made up my mind to be very choosy and wary of what roles I take up. In the past, I have been very gullible and hence ended up doing only song numbers in movies where I had actually been promised meaty roles. Once I signed a project where I was supposed to play a detective, and was told to do a dance number like I was in disguise for an investigation. But after the song was shot, they told me that my character had been cut because it was digressing from the main story. Hence once again I had done just one song in a movie. Similar things have happened way too often. And now, after the success of Jagan Mohini, I am determined to do proper roles, not just glam ones. I don't mind double heroine subjects so long as my part is equally important. In the last four months I have rejected at least 14 offers, because they had no substance,” says a very emotional Namitha. Let's hope 2010 will give her the image makeover she yearns for

Dubai World's impact on India to be limited

2009-11-29T04:15:00.000-08:00

The impact of the Dubai World crisis on India's economy would be limited and the authorities there would find a way out, experts said.

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"The impact of the Dubai crisis on the Indian economy would be very limited. Dubai World's debt is known to almost everybody. The news is the deferment of their repayment of liabilities. The Dubai government will find a way to save the company," Edelweiss Institutional Equities' Co-Head Vikas Khemani told PTI here.

According to another expert, the general feeling is that the UAE government will come out with a statement of support for the crisis-ridden company soon.

"The general expectation is that the UAE government will come out with a strong intent or statement of support for Dubai World and its related business, which can then arrest possible sell-off that one can expect before the markets open on Monday," Barjeel Geojit's CEO Krishnan Ramachandran said.

Ashutosh Datar, strategy analyst of IIFL, the institutional equities arm of India Infoline, said: "From an India-perspective, the exposure of Indian companies to Dubai appears very limited."

"After all, Dubai is just one small part of the

Telugu Movie review - Arya 2

2009-11-29T04:12:00.000-08:00

Arya is an orphan and Ajay is his friend in an orphanage. A rich couple visit that orphanage and wanted to adapt one of these two guys. Arya and Ajay use a toss to decide their fortunes. Arya wins, but lets Ajay go as he thinks that friendship is all about giving. Ajay grows up as a rich man and Arya grows up as a poor guy. Ajay starts a software company and Arya joins him as an employee. Geeta is the new employee of the company. Both Ajay and Arya fall in love with her. The rest of the story is all about how these two guys try to make Geeta fall for them.

First half is is not gripping due to lack of conflict point. Around 45 minutes of the movie in first half where Arya tries to make Geeta fall for him appears redundant. Second half is better than the first half. The last 15 minutes is clear as the director reveals the real character of Arya, thus relieving us of confusion. The plus points of the movie are creative scenes, Allu Arjun, songs (dances) and technical values. On the flipside, psychotic orientation and confusion in hero’s characterization doesn’t get audiences involved in the movie intently. The runtime of the movie is also high. On a whole, Arya 2 is a different film that can appeal to A centers and class crowds.

STUDY IN NEW ZEAL LAND requriments

2009-11-29T03:52:00.000-08:00

Student requirements

To be eligible to come to New Zealand as a student there are a number of conditions you need to meet before you get here and others you must meet during your stay.

Before you get here…

To enter New Zealand you need:

to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university
evidence that you’ve arranged accommodation through the education provider or through another person
a guardian who is eligible to accompany you, if required
to be in good health and of good character.
If your stay is longer than six months, in some cases you may need to complete a TB clearance. And if it's longer than two years, you'll have to provide medical and police certificates
a passport that’s valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you’ve completed your study

proof that:

you’ve paid any course fees that you’re required to pay or
you’re exempt from paying fees or
you have a scholarship or an award that covers your fee
proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay
to have the right visa for your visit.

While you’re here…

If you’re granted a Student Permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:

attend the place of study noted in your permit. However you can apply to us to change your course or the institution. Want to know more?
live with your guardian, if required
make progress in your study – pass your course
you may only undertake work allowed by your Student Permit
keep within New Zealand’s laws
stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.

If you break any of these conditions the New Zealand Immigration Service may revoke your permit!

BEST EDUCATION COMPARE WITH AUSTRALIA,UK & US

2009-11-29T03:45:00.000-08:00

Education in Canada is cheaper compared to Australia, the UK and the US. Overseas students prefer Canada because more work opportunities are available to them now. Previously, international students were allowed to work for one or two years, depending on location. Now, Canada has rolled out a new open work permit scheme to attract foreign students -- a move that may lure away Indian students from their favourite destinations like the US, Britain and Australia.

Under the new scheme, foreign students will now be able to get an open work permit under a post-graduate programme, with virtually no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirement of a job offer. The duration of the work permit has been increased to three years to ensure easier employment opportunities to target foreign students in an increasingly competitive global education market.

'No dearth of jobs for Indian students in Canada'

2009-11-29T03:39:00.000-08:00

Canada is relatively new to marketing and promotion of international education. There is lack of awareness in India about the options the Canadian universities are offering. On the other hand, knowledgeable students put Canada on their priority list while comparing it with the US, the UK or Australia [ Images ].

The CEC was set up by the government of Canada to improve the recognition and increase awareness about the Canadian education. Now we function as an independent and not for profit organisation. For higher education like PhD degrees, students have been going to Canada since the fifties. But it was only in the last 12 years or so that concerted efforts have been made to promote and market Canadian education. Consequently, there has been a substantial increase in number of students opting for Canada since 1997

Co-Op Programs in Canada

2009-11-29T03:36:00.000-08:00

The Co-Op Program helps people develop the language skills they need to function effectively in an English-speaking work environment. Language skills are developed through stimulating, communicative activities.

Co-Op Courses
The various courses offered in this program are suitable for a broad range of advanced students. Each course is 4 weeks in length. Many students integrate Business elective courses, such as International Trade and Marketing / Entrepreneurship, into a full time regular program