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Shred it this Season

Rimzim Dadu goes the patola way for autumn winter. The central theme of her collection revolves around the unique patola weave technique of Gujarat. What is interesting is how she plays around with this traditional weave to make contemporary silhouettes. Another significant element of her collection is the play of geometry in embroidery and the [...] May 19, 2014
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A Glam Tweak to Sportswear

Taking strong influences from sportswear, designers Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty unveil an interesting collection at the recently concluded LFW Summer/Resort 14. Edgy jackets, shimmer sweatshirts, experimental six yards, printed pencil skirts and striped suits form the collection. Silk, linen and lycra in hues of pastel blue, mint and beige bring a combination of colour [...] May 19, 2014
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SRK relives his 'Fauji' days while shooting for 'Fan'!

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is reliving his initial days in industry while shooting for his upcoming film 'Fan'. Shah Rukh had made his television debut with 'Fauji' which was extensively shot in Delhi. It's a kind of deja vu for the actor as he is heading towards Delhi to shoot for 'Fan' being produced by Yash Raj Films. "Apart from the locations that director Maneesh Sharma has selected from across the globe, we will also be shooting a big chunk in Delhi," YRF spokesperson said in a statement. SRK has shot in Delhi even after 'Fauji' for other projects, but in bits and parts. However, for 'Fan', he will again be shooting in and around Delhi for as long as two months. May 19, 2014
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Aishwarya to play the lead in my Jazbaa: Sanjay Gupta

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta on May 16 confirmed that actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will essay the female lead in his new movie Jazbaa. "Yes guys it's true. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will play the dynamic female lead in my action/thriller Jazbaa," Gupta posted on Twitter, putting to rest rumours about her presence in the film. Aishwarya's official spokesperson also confirmed the news. Known for directing entertainers like Kaante and Shootout at Lokhandwala, Gupta is perhaps collaborating with Aishwarya for the first time. May 19, 2014
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EC submits list of newly elected MPs to President

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Election Commission on Sunday submitted the list of newly elected members of the 16th Lok Sabha to President Pranab Mukherjee. A three-member EC team headed by Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath handed over the list containing the names of all 543 Members of Parliament to the President. Talking to the mediapersons, Sampath said that President congratulated the poll panel and voters of the country who made the democratic exercise meaningful and said that it was one of the best democratic exercise taken place in the whole world. May 19, 2014
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Tripura's tea industry ailing due to dry spell

Tripura, May 18 (ANI): Tea planters in Tripura fear a massive fall in leaf production as the prolonged dry spell can push the industry into a crisis situation. In large areas the bushes have become almost black in colour as the buds have started dying up due to the excessive temperature in spite of artificial irrigation. The workers complained that due to inadequate rainfall they were incurring losses as they were paid on daily basis and during the lean period they do not have much work or any extra income. May 19, 2014
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Slow construction work of water pipelines upset Kashmir people

Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): Residents of Jammu and Kashmir remain unhappy with damaged water pipelines and roads in the capital city of Srinagar. Local residents faced inconvenience due to unfinished water pipeline work, due to which the water supply was affected in hotels and households. Over the past few years, the state government started construction work on roads, bridges, drainages and installation of water pipes in Srinagar. But some are still incomplete due to slow work and harsh weather conditions. Authorities in Roads and Buildings (R and B) department say heavy rains resulted in delay of completing works. The water problem is causing inconvenience to tourists as well as hoteliers. May 19, 2014
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Nitish Kumar seeks a day's time to rethink over resignation following legislative party meet

Patna, May 18 (ANI): After JD (U) legislative party meeting, Nitish Kumar seek a day's time to rethink on his decision to resign as Bihar's chief minister. This came after party leaders and MLAs pressurized him to continue as the state chief minister. Party leader Sanjay Singh said that keeping in view the sentiments of party leaders and supporters, Kumar asked for a day's time to think. Further, another party leader Neeraj Kumar said that the party wants him to continue as he has worked for the state tremendously. He also dared BJP to try and form government in Bihar. May 19, 2014
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Ramdev contributed to party's win: BJP

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The BJP on Sunday heaped praise on yoga guru Ramdev for contributing in BJP's victory in the Lok Sabha Elections 2014. BJP leader Arun Jaitley thanked Ramdev for campaigning for the BJP and helping in bringing the change in the political scenario of the country. BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi too credited Ramdev's contribution for party's spectacular victory in the Elections. May 19, 2014
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RSS won't interfere in NDA govt at centre, no remote control with organization: Ram Madhav

Jaipur, May 18 (ANI): RSS Spokesperson Ram Madhav on Sunday said that the organization has no remote control and that it will not interfere with BJP-led NDA government at the centre. He said that RSS was working for a social cause asking people to come and vote and now that the work is done, the organization will start its normal work for the nation. His statement came in the midst of meetings between top BJP and RSS leaders ahead of Tuesday's BJP parliamentary party meeting. May 19, 2014
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TRS chief stakes claim to form government in Telangana

Hyderabad, May 18 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrashekar Rao, on Sunday staked claim to form his government in Telangana, which would come into existence on June 01, after winning the general election. Present southern state of Andhra Pradesh will be split into Telangana and Seemandhra on June 01, as per the parliament law. Rao met Andhra Pradesh Governor Ekkadu S. L. Narasimhan and formally informed about his election as the legislature party leader and introduced the newly elected legislators in Hyderabad. TRS won 62 seats in 117-member Telangana assembly. A TRS leader, E. Rajender, said they would have better relation with the central government. May 19, 2014
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Speculations continue over Bihar's next CM's selection

Patna / New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Nitish Kumar's resignation from the post of Bihar's chief minister has triggered speculation over who among the JD (U) legislators would be the next chief minister of the state. Kumar has not recommended dissolution of the assembly, this leaving a window for formation of a new government, if any other party cobbles up majority in the 243-member house. The JD-U legislators will meet on Sunday evening to elect their new leader. A senior JD-U leader Narendra Singh, who is believed to have been leading a quiet rebellion within the party against Kumar for breaking 17-year old alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), refuted speculation that he could be the new chief minister. May 19, 2014
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MK Stalin withdrew his resignation after DMK convinces him

Chennai, May 18 (ANI): Taking a U-turn, DMK Treasurer and party chief M Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin withdrew his resignation on Sunday, said party leader Durai Murugan. Taking moral responsibility for the party's defeat in the hands of AIADMK in 2014 general elections, Stalin had submitted his resignation to the party. Stalin took the decision after party leaders convinced him on the same and said that hard times will be dealt with by all party workers together. May 19, 2014
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JD (U) supporters stage protest against Sharad Yadav

Patna, May 18 (ANI): Workers and supporters of JD (U) staged protest against party chief Sharad Yadav and urged Nitish Kumar to assume his office. Party workers took to streets on Sunday and demanded that Kumar should take back his decision of resigning as the state chief. Kumar, leader of JD (U), tendered his resignation on Saturday (May 17) to Governor DY Patil after taking moral responsibility of the defeat in general elections. Later, Patil accepted the resignation. The JD-U won only two parliamentary seats out of 40 in Bihar while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) cornered 31 seats. May 19, 2014
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Three RJD MLAs resign to support Nitish

Patna, May 18 (ANI): Three rebel RJD MLAs on Sunday resigned from the Bihar Assembly to extend their support to Nitish Kumar after his resignation as Bihar chief minister. Samrat Chaudhary, Ram Lakhan Ram Raman and Javed Iqbal submitted their resignation letters to Speaker Udai Narayan Choudhary. Samrat Chaudhary said that he has resigned to support Nitish. Chaudhary, Raman and Iqbal were prominent among 13 RJD MLAs who had earlier pr May 19, 2014
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Nitish creating drama, BJP not in favour of dissolving assembly: BJP

New Delhi/ Patna, May 18 (ANI): BJP leaders react over the recent heat of events in Bihar politics after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation. Nand Kishore Yadav said that BJP will meet the state Governor to discuss Bihar's political situation and put forward BJP's point of view. He added that BJP is not in favour of dissolution of Assembly in Bihar. Meanwhile, Ram Kripal Yadav said that Nitish Kumar is creating a drama and people of Bihar will not be taken in his act. May 19, 2014
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Nitish creating drama, BJP not in favour of dissolving assembly: BJP

New Delhi/ Patna, May 18 (ANI): BJP leaders react over the recent heat of events in Bihar politics after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation. Nand Kishore Yadav said that BJP will meet the state Governor to discuss Bihar's political situation and put forward BJP's point of view. He added that BJP is not in favour of dissolution of Assembly in Bihar. Meanwhile, Ram Kripal Yadav said that Nitish Kumar is creating a drama and people of Bihar will not be taken in his act. May 19, 2014
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'Baffled' Kylie Minogue says she was supposed to be 'one-hit wonder'

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Kylie Minogue has revealed that she was suppose to be a one-hit wonder but has been baffled by her own fame. The Grammy Award winner confessed it on Alan Carr's show Chatty Man that her success stuns her, asserting that she was probably supposed to be a one-hit-wonder and managed to make a life and career out of that. Minogue's moving back to Australia and has parted ways with her old manager and signed up with Jay Z's record label Roc Nation. May 19, 2014
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Johnny Depp to star as Boston mobster in new film

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Johnny Depp will star as a Boston mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger in a new movie, it has been revealed. In a previous interview reported by a UK publication, the Golden Globe Award winner had said that the reason to play Bulger was obvious to him and it was a fascinating character. The 50-year-old actor asserted that it was not like anything he had done before. The movie's director, Scott Cooper said that he only wanted to work with actors who had a strong point of view and who want to race to set and Depp was one of them. The movie is apparently based on the book "Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance between the FBI and the Irish Mob." May 19, 2014
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