Washington Post poll gives GOP's McDonnell 9-point lead over Deeds in Virginia governor's raceOctober 8th, 2009 Poll gives GOP 9-point lead in Va. governor's raceRICHMOND, Va.
Poll shows Toomey gaining ground, running even with Specter in Pa. Senate raceJuly 22nd, 2009 Poll: Specter, Toomey even in Pa. Senate raceHARRISBURG, Pa.
Megan Fox voted World's Sexiest WomanMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - 'Transformers' star Megan Fox has been named the world's sexiest woman in a new poll. The dazzling brunette made it to the number one position in a poll by FHM readers worldwide.
Campaigning for Congress for its stand on Bhojpuri: Ravi KissenApril 21st, 2009 LUCKNOW - Bhojpuri films superstar Ravi Kissen Tuesday said that he is campaigning for the Congress as the party has promised a lot of things for the Bhojpuri-speaking population in the state as well as the Bhojpuri film industry. 'Soniaji (Congress chief Sonia Gandhi) has promised to include Bhojpuri in the 8th Schedule (for regional languages) of the Constitution, besides developing a dedicated film city that will provide employment to those working in the Bhojpuri film industry,' Kissen said at a press conference at the party's state head quarters.
Angelina Jolie named modern Helen of TroyApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - In a new poll, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been named the modern day Helen of Troy- the mythical Greek princess who had a "face that launched a thousand ships" for war. The poll by Vanity Fair magazine has claimed that the 'Tomb Raider' actress is the woman most likely to start a war.
Aniston tops, Pinto fourth in Hollywood's Sexiest Women pollMarch 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jennifer Aniston has been named Hollywood's Sexiest Woman in a new poll. The newly single former Friends star, 40, pipped Megan Fox and newlywed Gisele Bundchen to land the crown in the poll by men's magazine Details.
Pierce Brosnan voted 'Sexiest Irish Celeb'March 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has been voted 'The Sexiest Irish Celebrity' in a new poll. The actor scored 26 per cent of the vote in the survey, reports Contactmusic.
Bhojpuri singer-BJP candidate charged with violating poll codeMarch 18th, 2009 LUCKNOW - A popular Bhojpuri folk singer, who is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Mainpuri parliamentary seat in Uttar Pradesh, has been charged with violating the model code of conduct, an official said Wednesday. 'We have issued a notice to Tripti Shakya for defying the model code of conduct by advertising her road shows in newspapers without taking permission from the district administration,' additional district magistrate Ram Kewal told IANS on telephone from Mainpuri, 250 km from here.
Bhojpuri cine industry cries for a film cityFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bhojpuri film industry produces nearly 100 movies a year, employs over 50,000 people and is worth Rs.2 billion (Rs.200 crore), but a long-standing complaint of Bhojpuri actors and filmmakers is the lack of a dedicated film city in Uttar Pradesh. While many say former chief minister Mulayam Singh's government failed to develop a film city despite having promised to do so, film industry members says the current government headed by Bahujan Sam Party (BSP) chief Mayawati too has done little for their cause.
Another Bhojpuri star in poll race?February 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bhojpuri actor and star of reality TV show 'Bigg Boss' Ravi Kissan is likely to join the Congress in the run up to the general elections. 'I was on a talk show along with Congress spokesperson Shakeel Ahmed yesterday and we had some discussions.
Bhojpuri cine industry cries for a film cityFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bhojpuri film industry produces nearly 100 movies a year, employs over 50,000 people and is worth Rs.2 billion (Rs.200 crore), but a long-standing complaint of Bhojpuri actors and filmmakers is the lack of a dedicated film city in Uttar Pradesh. While many say former chief minister Mulayam Singh's government failed to develop a film city despite having promised to do so, film industry members says the current government headed by Bahujan Sam Party (BSP) chief Mayawati too has done little for their cause.
Kate Moss is the most copied fashion icon: PollFebruary 6th, 2009 LONDON - Model Kate Moss has topped the list of Hollywood celebrities whose fashion sense is most copied by women, a poll has revealed here. Kate, 35, has beaten Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole and put them at the second and third place respectively, reports thesun.co.uk.
Car in Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari's convoy mows down twoFebruary 6th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Two people were crushed to death by a car that was a part of Bhojpuri actor-turned-politician Manoj Tiwari's convoy in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, police said Saturday. 'We have registered a case against Tiwari following the incident that took place in Gorakhpur Friday night,' Deputy Superintendent of Police S.
Amar Singh, Manoj Tiwari unhurt as their rally stage collapsesJanuary 28th, 2009 GORAKHPUR - Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh and popular Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwari had a miraculous escape as when the stage erected for their rally here Friday suddenly collapsed. Tiwari is the Samajwadi Party's official nominee for the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat and the rally was organised to launch his poll campaign in the city, where he drew huge crowds.
Yet undecided about political career, says Bhojpuri actorJanuary 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishen, who is playing Abhishek Bachchan's younger brother in Mani Ratnam's upcoming multilingual film 'Ravan', says he will take a decision on joining politics after he finishes shooting for the movie. 'The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have approached me and they are ready to give me a ticket to contest election from Gorakhpur in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections,' Ravi told IANS.
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