Rani’s smoking act in No One Killed Jessica promo creates controversy
Remember how Aishwarya got the heat for the poster of her latest film Guzaarish because it showed her smoking? It was thought to be irresponsible as youth of today are easily impressed with stars. Well, the next in line is Rani Mukherjee.
Her upcoming film No One Killed Jessica is garnering publicity not just because of the trailer, that certainly makes you sit up and take notice, but more so because the promos show her smoking. It’s strange because this isn’t the first time Rani has smoked in a film; she did it before in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag where she played an elite escort.
In this film, Rani plays a headstrong journalist who takes up the cause of the murdered Jessica Lal. As part of her character specification, she had to smoke on a few occasions. NGOs though aren’t interested in the creative aspect of the character and letters have been sent to the Health Ministry and censor board asking for the deletion of scenes involving the actress smoking.
Rani’s character also shows her using profanity on screen in both English and Hindi in the promos. We wonder if that too would be deleted. The director of No One Killed Jessica maintains that these days using abuses in everyday conversations has become a norm and should be considered harmless. Well, that’s yet to be seen.
WHO predicts more cases of cholera in Haiti
October 27, 2010 by Trend PK
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GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that more cases of cholera would be found linked to the sudden epidemic in Haiti but ruled out the need for travel restrictions.
“At the WHO we think more cases will be found. The most important thing is prevention,” said WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib.
The disease that emerged last week in the country with the first reported cases for a century has killed 259 people, although Haitian officials expressed confidence that the outbreak was contained.
Haiti’s health ministry has confirmed 3,342 cases.
The UN Organisation for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said the neighbouring Dominican Republic had mobilised a contingency plan in the border area, “partly closing” four crossing points to those without passports.
“There is no need to close the borders or restrict travel or trade because
3.5 million children at risk of diseases: PM
August 25, 2010 by Trend PK
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that the government is concerned about the spread of water borne diseases which put 3.5 million children are at risk.
He has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to coordinate with the Health Ministry to ensure timely provision of medical services to flood victims, especially women and children.
Reviewing the health situation in the flood affected areas on Tuesday, he said an effective early warning disease monitoring system should be in place at tehsil, district and provincial levels.
He directed health authorities to make special arrangements for expecting mothers and maternity cases in the flood affected areas.
The Prime Minister also directed the Federal Health Ministry to take all necessary measures to prevent disease outbreak.
Kyrgyzstan violence claims 26 lives
June 11, 2010 by Trend PK
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BISHKEK: Riots in south Kyrgyzstan killed at least 26 people and injured more than 140, officials said on Friday, as fears grew of a new cycle of violence in the Central Asian nation.
Witnesses in Osh, the country”s second-largest city, reported hearing sustained gunfire late on Thursday and early on Friday. Local media also reported that gangs of young men armed with sticks and stones smashed shop windows and set cars alight in the center. Several buildings across the city were on fire.
Health Ministry spokeswoman Yelena Bailinova said many of the injured were being treated for stabbing and gunshot wounds. Officials said 29 were in serious condition.
It is unclear what caused the latest round of unrest. Interim President Roza Otunbayeva said the clashes appeared to have sparked off by a local conflict. Local Kyrgyz media reported that a brawl broke out late on Thursday evening on the city”s main thoroughfare.
Interim authorities swiftly declared a state of emergency in the city and dispatched armored vehicles and troops there in a bid to pacify the situation. But local residents said shooting continued into the morning and helicopters were flying low overhead. City officials said soldiers were posted across Osh and at the entrances to the city.
Kyrgyzstan has been enjoying an uneasy calm since a mass revolt in April led to the overthrow of then-President Kurmanbek Bakiyev.
south africa world cup
June 11, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
The FIFA World Cup 2010 kicks off in a few hours in South Africa and undoubtedly the best way to enjoy the beautiful game is to watch it live in the stadium, soaking in the fun, the sprit and the excitement. But for those of us who cannot be there, digital media with its multimedia firepower will get the action to you any number of ways.
Shakira performs during the kick-off celebration concert for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at the Orlando Stadiumin Soweto, South Africa
Many digital media publishers have a special page, a micro site, a mobile application or a Twitter feed for the event in a bid to cash in on the frenzy that the World Cup and its official song – the ‘Waka Waka’ – have already kicked off.
India Real Time brings you some web sites and applications that you can use to catch all the action from one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
1. The official FIFA World Cup site: track this if you want to catch up on all official action, news, interviews, information on teams and players; you can also buy tickets for the matches and, if you are a sports journalist, get the official press releases.
2. The ESPN site has the latest headlines, blogs, videos, podcasts and live game casts of all matches.
3. Twitter has a special page which has a continuous feed of “Top Tweets” around the World Cup. The page also has “staff picks” on their favorite players, clubs and news sources to follow.
4. Google. Of course! Just type World Cup in the search box and you can get the latest news and information aggregated on this page with some more live features to be introduced as the competition begins.
5. With 32 countries competing over the course of a month, it can become quite a task to track your favorite team’s match days, venues, times and progress. This interactive online calendar from marca.com will help you do all that in a very pleasing and unique way.
6. If you are always on the go and need to track the game, download this free iPhone app from ESPN; there is also a free Blackberry app from ScoreMobile; and for all other platforms, including Android, there is this nifty app from the Associated Press.
The Wall Street Journal is also covering the event with a special page and, for its India readers, you can catch the local flavor of the global action via the India Real Time blog and the India Mobile application.
kyrgyzstan
June 11, 2010 by Trend PK
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Ethnic clashes in south Kyrgyzstan leave 37 dead
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Thirty-seven people have been killed and more than 500 wounded during ethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan, a health ministry spokesman told AFP on Friday.
“Thirty-seven people have now died,” as a result of the ongoing violence in the southern city of Osh, a health ministry spokesman said.
Kyrgyzstan’s provisional government led by Roza Otunbayeva has struggled to impose order on the volatile Central Asian state since seizing control during riots that ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiyev earlier this year.
Witnesses said brawls had broken out between ethnic Kyrgyz and ethnic Uzbek groups in Osh, once the stronghold of Bakiyev.
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The member states emphasized that restoring Kyrgyzstan’s political stability is significant to the entire region and they were willing to provide necessary support and assistance to Kyrgyzstan.
The Interior Ministry of the Kyrgyz interim government on Friday declared a state of emergency in the southern city of Osh after hundreds of youths smashed windows, looted shops and set fire to cars in the city.
Finance chief Kan to become Japan prime minister
June 4, 2010 by Trend PK
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TOKYO: Japan’s ruling party picked grass-roots populist Naoto Kan as its new chief Friday, paving his way to replace political blueblood Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister while the party struggles to reclaim public support ahead of July elections.
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Asian markets lower ahead of US jobs report
June 4, 2010 by Trend PK
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BANGKOK: Asian stocks were mostly lower Friday as markets braced for U.
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Bangladesh fire kills up to 108
June 4, 2010 by Trend PK
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DHAKA: A huge fire raced through several apartment buildings and devastated a rooftop wedding party in the Bangladeshi capital, killing at least 108 people and injuring more than 100 others, officials and local media said Friday.
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Oil prices ease but hold above $74 in Asia
June 4, 2010 by Trend PK
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KUALA LUMPUR: Oil prices fell Friday in Asia after recent gains but held above $74 a barrel as signs of rising demand in the U.
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