| Ameesha Patel goes sultry for ‘Chatur Singh Two Star’ Posted: 19 Aug 2011 10:41 PM PDT 
 Going all glam and hot for her last release 'Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic' failed to spark in any magic in Ameesha Patel's sinking career and the girl seemed to fade into oblivion for about 3 long years. Now, she is back into limelight once again with once again a glam avatar in Sanjay Dutt starrer Chatur Singh Two Star. The film, which was supposed to hit the theatres some two years back, will have Ameesha looking hot and sensuous in a sizzling number. Talking about the film, an all excited Patel says, "Its look as well as the music too are very contemporary. Moreover, the story is such that it would have worked 10 years ago or even 10 years down the line. No, I am not worried or depressed at all. On the contrary, I am really excited about the film's release now since it has shaped up so fantastic." Check out beautiful Ameesha oozing invitation in a transparent red saree……. |
| Katrina Kaif irked over her absence in ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ poster Posted: 19 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT 
 Katrina Kaif is busy these days with the promotion of her upcoming 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' along with Imran Khan. However, on one such promotional event, even a diplomatic Katrina could not hide her dissatisfaction against her absence in 'Ek Tha Tiger' poster. The Yash Raj films have released the poster recently and it has only Salman Khan on it. It is quite obvious that this fact did not go down well with the delicate beauty and she blurted out, "I see the poster and I am not there in it, Lovely." Whether or not her ex and long time boyfriend and godfather Salman Khan will take into account her grudge over this fact, only time can tell!! |
| Meera honoured with Sitara-i-Imtiaz in Pakistan Posted: 19 Aug 2011 10:36 PM PDT 
 Remember Meera? The Pakistani actress who is less known for her no-so-great performances in forgettable 'Nazar' and 'Kasak' and known more for her public tantrums. The actress is best known for her claim a few months ago that Mahesh Bhatt had physically abused her and was even possessive about her. She went further to hold Bhatt responsible for driving her away from Bollywood. However, it seems that our tinsel town failed to tap her talents well and her performances are earning high appreciation in our neighbour Pakistan. The actress has been conferred the 'Sitara-i-Imitaz', the third highest civilian honor in Pakistan. We wonder what Mahesh Bhatt has to say on this!! |
| Today's future Posted: 19 Aug 2011 03:03 PM PDT |
| Delhi to consult Dhaka before implementation Posted: 19 Aug 2011 03:01 PM PDT 
New Delhi for the first time has agreed to consult Dhaka before implementing the controversial Tipaimukh dam project, according to an official document prepared for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Manmohan may make such announcement during his scheduled Dhaka visit on September 6-7, according to the paper drafted by the Bangladesh Prime Minister's Office.In the Bangladesh-India joint communiqué issued during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Delhi visit in January 2010, the Indian government only referred that 'India would not take unilateral steps on the Tipaimukh project that would adversely affect Bangladesh'.The official paper also reads that the Indian premier's assurance of not harming Bangladesh will 'create a huge positive impact on public perception in Bangladesh'.daily sun has obtained a copy of the working paper of Bangladesh government drafted for Hasina's discussion agenda with her Indian counterpart. "Though Tipaimukh has long ceased to be an issue, an announcement may be included for public perception to the effect that India would consult government of Bangladesh on Tipaimukh dam issue and would not undertake any project which may harm Bangladesh," said the paper. The restricted paper has also suggested that the Prime Minister's Office and the ministry of foreign affairs should coordinate the matter with the Indian authorities. Diplomatic observers say New Delhi may make such declaration in Dhaka to allay the anti-Indian sentiment in Bangladesh, which generated with the implementation of the Farakka Barrage in 1970. "We hope that the Indian prime minister would make an announcement of not harming Bangladesh. This announcement may alley the fear of people about the project here," Humayun Kabir, a former ambassador, told daily sun on Wednesday. The main opposition BNP and its allies and some environmentalists have expressed deep concern about construction of the proposed Tipaimukh dam at the confluence of the Barak and Tuivai Rivers (in the upstream) in the Indian state of Manipur. The combined river has entered into Bangladesh as the Surma and Kushiara on which the country's northeastern region depend heavily for agriculture and livelihood. They say the construction of the huge dam will dry up the two rivers in the greater Sylhet region while New Delhi assures that the dam would not adversely affect Bangladesh as the multipurpose hydroelectric project has no irrigation component. People in the India's northeastern states have also been opposing the dam project since 1970s as the project, if implemented, would displace millions of people and destroy its rich biodiversity. The Awami League government in July 2009 sent a delegation of lawmakers and experts to Delhi to visit the project site as the opposition alleged that the government was sitting idle while the Indian government goes ahead with construction of the Tipaimukh dam. But the lawmakers had failed to visit the proposed project site amid inclement weather. Former water resources minister Abdur Razzaq, MP, led the delegation. Upon their return, the team reported to parliament that the project was yet to be started and New Delhi assured Dhaka of not 'doing anything that would adversely impact Bangladesh'. "Some important announcements will be made during the Indian prime minister's visit," Razzaq told daily sun on Wednesday. He alleged that some political parties, including some left leaders, had been propagating anti-Indian sentiment only for gaining political mileage. The Tipaimukh dam project is aimed at generating 1500 MW hydropower and flood control on 2039 Square kilometres in the upstream. Indian National Hydroelectric Power Corporation has been assigned to implement the project. Water Development Board officials say commissioning of the Tipaimukh dam will dry up the Surma river for at least for two years as the bulk waters would first be stored in the upstream and then released slowly through some narrow gates to move turbines for electricity generation. They say the Surma and Kushiara rivers have already started facing water shortages in the downstream in Bangladesh during the dry season (November to April) every year |
| 50 killed in Pakistan mosque bombing Posted: 19 Aug 2011 02:57 PM PDT 
PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN: A government official says 40 people have been killed in a mosque bombing in northwest Pakistan, with 85 wounded. Local administrator Fazal Khan says there's some evidence it was a suicide attack. Some 300 people were at the mosque for Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan when the bomb exploded in Ghundi village of Khyber tribal region. Pakistan's tribal belt is a hotbed of Islamist militant activity, as well as sectarian rivalry. No group claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the Taliban and other insurgents have attacked scores of targets in the area, which lies along the Afghan border. |
| PM Sheikh Hasina sees 'game' behind power, water crises Posted: 19 Aug 2011 08:16 AM PDT 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated her government's firm commitment to trying those who embezzle orphans' property and siphon off money abroad as well as war criminals, saying that whatever conspiracies are hatched, their trial must be held in Bangladesh. "No conspiracies could save them from trial," she told a discussion, as the chief guest at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. Dhaka City Awami League arranged the discussion on the occasion of the National Mourning Day. Sheikh Hasina said the trial of the killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was held, while trial process of the war criminals has started and the government restored the spirit of the War of Liberation by amending the constitution. "These are the main reasons behind the anguish of the leader of the opposition against the court," she said. The Awami League president said the leader of the opposition does not accept parliament, constitution and the apex court verdict. "Then, what does she accept and what she wants?" she posed a question and warned that none would be allowed to carry out any whimsical acts in the country. Referring to throwing an object to a judge by the pro-BNP lawyers, she said their anguish against the court is not new. "In the past they kicked at the door of the chief justice, insulted parliament, attacked the Speaker and broke TV camera," she said. The prime minister said the BNP-Jamaat alliance government did nothing when they were in power except supporting corruption and laundering money. Regarding water and power crises, she said a game is going on behind the scene. "There's no reason for the water crisis this time, as we've taken numerous steps to ensure uninterrupted water supply. But there are some people who are deliberately creating the crisis," she said adding the patriotic people have to remain alert in this regard. "Even there's no reason for power cut during iftar and sehri. In the last two years, we increased the power generation and added 2000 MW to the national grid. We also developed the transmission line," she said. The Prime Minister, however, mentioned this generation boost is not enough since the demand is much higher, as the BNP-Jamaat alliance and caretaker government during their seven years tenure failed to produce any power. "We had only 3100 MW of electricity when we came to power this time, though we had left 4300 MW in 2001," she said. Sheikh Hasina urged all to be judicious in using power, water and gas to reduce their wastages. To ease the traffic jam in Dhaka, the Prime Minister said, her government has taken steps to construct flyovers, elevated express ways and other measurers. "We know what the problems are, but we didn't create these problems. As a matter of fact, we inherited these from the previous governments. We won't sit idle, we'll try our level best to resolve the problems as soon as possible," she said. But, she said, the government has fund constraints and the people have to wait due to this. With Dhaka City AL Acting President MA Aziz in the chair, the discussion was also addressed, among others, by AL Presidium Member Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique, Dhaka City AL General Secretary Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya, State Minister for Law Advocate Qamrul Islam, Fayezuddin Mia, Sheikh Bazlur Rahman and Hazi Mohammad Selim |
| 50 killed in Pakistan mosque bombing50 killed in Pakistan mosque bombing Posted: 19 Aug 2011 08:08 AM PDT 
PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN: A government official says 40 people have been killed in a mosque bombing in northwest Pakistan, with 85 wounded. Local administrator Fazal Khan says there's some evidence it was a suicide attack. Some 300 people were at the mosque for Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan when the bomb exploded in Ghundi village of Khyber tribal region. Pakistan's tribal belt is a hotbed of Islamist militant activity, as well as sectarian rivalry. No group claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the Taliban and other insurgents have attacked scores of targets in the area, which lies along the Afghan border. |
Freida Pinto created stirs with her superhit Bollywood debut with 'Slumdog Milionaire'. Since then, the girl has been busy with her Hollywood projects and making her presence felt at various international events. However, without any more hit, her aura seems to be fading and her career seriously needs a lift. Woody Allen's 'You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger' failed to impress the cinegoers. Similarly, Julian Schnabel's 'Miral' fell with a thud making just $3 million worldwide. Though director Rupert Wyatt's 'Rise of the Planet of Apes' made $ 66 million in its first week alone, she seriously needs a kick to revive her sinking career. Freida has all her hopes pinned to Tarsem Singh's 'Immortals' and Jean- Jacques Annaud's 'Black Gold' opposite Antonio Banderas. Meanwhile you check out the stunning actress on the covers of Instyle September.