Minissha Lamba receives threat calls

The sweet and bubbly Minissha Lamba faced a big horror recently when she became a victim of threat calls since last Saturday.

Speaking about the incident, her spokesperson said, “Yes, Minissha has been receiving threat calls since Saturday from unknown numbers. The mystery callers don’t want her to attend an Indo- American cultural event in New York.”

Further a source close to her states, “The calls started on Saturday, when she received the first spate of calls. First, she answered the phone and both callers said the same thing… ‘Don’t attend the event in New York’.”

Though the actress has filed police complaint regarding the same at the Andheri police station, she is still in Mumbai contemplating whether she should go for the event or heed the calls.

Pearl Academy of Fashion

Pearl Academy of Fashion already enjoys a high status as India’s most prestigious provider of education with rigorous training in various streams like Fashion, Jewellery, Textiles etc. Portfolio ‘2010 is the biggest fashion event it is a collaborative effort of the second graduating batch of students of the 4-year BA (Honours) in Fashion Design FD. Models walk on the ramp showcasing the garments designed by the students of Pearl Academy of Fashion. Noted Theater Director & Film Stage Actress Ms. Lillete Dubey, is the Chief Guest of the event.

Super Models like Krishna Somani, Amanpreet Wahi , Donna Katherin Masih, Talia Bentson including others enthralled the audience displaying the 30 collections of the Fashion Design FD students, and 9 collections of the Fashion Design Indian Wear FDIW students.

The fashion show is primarily a showcase for budding fashion designers. In addition to being a unique opportunity for talented fashion designers, the event promises to attract the participation of some of the most creative makeup artists, trend setting hair stylists and stunning runway models.

According to Choreographer Ms. Rashmi Virmani , “The concept of this exciting series of shows is to create a relaxed environment for fashionistas to enjoy a top-of-the-line runway show and have the opportunity to place orders and interact with the designers.” He adds, “Fashion lovers will be in fashion heaven as they spend a stylish afternoon in Jaipur soaking up the latest in fashion design along with a delicious brunch while sipping champagne”.

Lahore: Seeds of Peace successfully carries out first mock parliament

Seeds of Peace (a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization dedicated to preparing teenagers from areas of conflict with the leadership skills required to promote coexistence and peace), successfully carried out its first Mock Parliament event. The purpose of the Mock Parliament was to replicate the structure and working of our neighboring country. Pakistani Seeds thus organized this event on the 22nd-24th of October 2010 at FCC, Lahore . A group of 28 students from 10 different schools took part as MPs of the Indian Lok Sabha. The proceedings of Day 1 were to enact the election process of the Parliament. After electing the new speaker, PM and their speeches, MPs from various parliamentary parties including but not limited to INC, BJP, Shiv Sena addressed the House. Day 2 and 3 witnessed enthusiastic students having an intense general debate between the government and the opposition, highlighting the major issues faced by India: Territorial issues, economic problems, Kashmir, Naxalsim, and Maoist Movements. This parliament allowed students to learn negotiation skills and how to reach workable and practical compromises. All in all, this event was able to achieve its aim, which was the recognition of Indian issues along with the learning of parliamentary protocols. Prof. Alivna Waseem (Coordinator FCC Debating Society) gave away the certificates among the participants. Some educators and students from India also witnessed the event. Sajjad Ahmad, President Seeds of Peace, Lahore thanked the participants and their parents for their positive contribution and hoped that such activities will continue.

California prepares for Big One earthquake drill

Students at Providence High School in Burbank, near Los Angeles, survived the Big One Thursday, joining millions of others across the state who took part in the Great California ShakeOut. The annual drill is aimed at teaching people what to do in the event of an earthquake, while encouraging everyone to be prepared.
More than 7.8 million people across California, including 3.6 million in Los Angeles and Orange counties, registered to take part in the event, which had residents responding to a simulated quake at 10:21 a.m. local time, 1721GMT.
Participants were instructed to drop, cover and hold on” — the recommended procedure in an earthquake. Earlier, a number of students put the advice to good use during an earthquake simulator that registered a 7.0 quake.
The ShakeOut drill began three years ago, based on scientists’ predictions of what would occur during and after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake along the San Andreas Fault. They estimated such an event would kill 1,800 people, injure 50,000 more, and cause 200 billion in damages (USD), leaving the region to experience long-lasting social and economic consequences.
We can’t tell you when the earthquake is going to be, but we can tell you when it is going to be, explained Dr. Lucy Jones of the U.S. Geological Survey. The Shake Out is based on a scientific study. We have brought in all the experts to look in details about what the big San Andreas earthquake will be like.
Among those on hand were a contingent from Chile, who took part in the drill in an effort to learn and share their experiences from the devastating earthquake that struck their country in February. The drill included emergency teams moving the group to Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center where the exercise the continued.

Armenia produces world’s biggest chocolate bar

Armenia celebrated the country’s first Guinness record of the world’s largest chocolate bar with a huge celebration on Saturday.
The chocolate took three days to make with the process kicking off on Wednesday when journalists and a Guinness adjudictor were invited to the factory to see how all the ingredients were weighed and mixed together.
The huge chocolate bar weighs four tonnes and 410 kilogrammes and is more than five metres long. After the weighing ceremony, the bar was unveiled and the official certificate recognizing the world record was given to the owner of Grand Candy.
I think this event is absolutely incredible. I am so pleased to be here as well as delighted of being invited to Armenia. But also I just think that, you know, the chocolate bar is incredible. And I think the effort and the preparation that is gone on this chocolate bar is really phenomenal, said Elisabeth Smith, the Guiness Record Book adjudictor, concluding the end of a four-day visit to Yerevan.
The bar was cut into pieces and distributed to people who came to witness the event.According to statistics, one Armenian eats 40 kilogramms of chocolate a year and it would take 107 years for someone to eat the giant chocolate bar. The previous record was held by Italy.

Zapak celebrates World Gaming Day 2010

Zapak.com and Idea cellular, the pan-India mobile operator combined celebrated Idea World Gaming Day on the 13th of October at IMAX in Mumbai. Prior to this event held yesterday, the unique initiative had over 1.24 million gamers across the country, which encouraged participants to play fair and win big. Gamers were given an opportunity to participate through all gaming platforms which included mobile phones, consoles, online games and offline games for a month.
Rakesh Rao, Business Head – consumer activation for Zapak said,” Idea World Gaming Day 2010 celebrates the Spirit of Gaming & promotes Fair Play. The overwhelming response to the celebration is proof that Gamers across the country believe in the same. Zapak has always stood its stand to encourage gaming in the country and reach out to the maximum number of gaming enthusiasts.”
Gul Panag a gaming enthusiast her self graced the event to share her passion with gamers she said “I love the adrenaline rush every time I game. I am a gamer and believe that it is a true stress buster. I enjoy console gaming and get hooked on to it every time I am at home. I am thrilled to be a part of ‘Idea World Gaming Day’. It is a great initiative by Idea and Zapak to celebrate the gaming phenomenon.”
Rakesh also indicates that Idea world gaming day 2010 has become the first multi platform gaming event in the world with the introduction of mobile gaming this year. With the success of the event this year, gamers and enthusiasts are looking forward to the event next year.

Fennell concerned about security of athletes

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell said on Saturday there was still a considerable amount of work to be done on buildings for the Games and there was great concern about the security and safety of athletes and officials.

“There is still quite extensive work to be done,” Fennell told a news conference after he visited the Games Village.

“What is of great concern is the safety and security of athletes and officials.”

Several athletes have pulled out of the event plagued by filthy accommodation, shoddy construction and security fears. The Indian government is rushing against time to ensure preparations are complete ahead of the opening on Oct. AGENCIES

Pakistan make good start in Youth Olympics

Pakistan won first match against Ghana by 6-3 on Tuesday in Boys Hockey Event of Youth Olympics.
The first hockey match between Pakistan and Ghana started at 1:00pm. Forward Arsalan Qadir scored hat-trick. National Junior Team is representing Asia in Hockey at the event. Teams of Australia, Belgium and Chile are also participating in the tournament.

Australia, NZ, Spain advance in Champions Trophy

BERLIN: Australia, New Zealand and Spain won their respective matches in Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament whereas Germany and Holland face upset defeat.

On third day of the event, New Zealand grabbed victory by 3-1. In the second match, Spain beat host Germany by 2-3 whereas Australia beat England by 3-2.

After three matches, Australia tops table with 9 points. Germany stands at second place with 6 points and Spain at third with 4 points.

Stampede at Germany music festival claims 19 lives, hurt 340

BERLIN: Nineteen people died Saturday at a techno-music festival in the German city of Duisburg when crowds of people were crushed in a tunnel leading to the event grounds, police said.

Duisburg police said that 10 people had been resuscitated and at least another 15 had been injured, when panic broke out as crowds pushed into the confined space.

The Love Parade, one of Europe”s largest electronic music events, originated in Berlin and has now been spun off in other cities worldwide.

WDR television said that 1.4 million people were attending the event in Duisburg. Rescue helicopters had landed on an adjacent motorway, and emergency workers were experiencing difficulty getting to the accident site, the station reported.

Partygoers continued the festivities, unaware of what had happened. Police were attempting to slowly move people away from the site without causing further panic, WDR reported.

The first Love Parade was held in 1989 as the Berlin Wall came down, and ran intermittently in the capital until 2006. Problems accommodating the huge number of ravers wanting to attend the event led to city authorities being no longer willing to host the party.

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