Patriotic fervour, gaiety marks I-Day in BangaloreAugust 15th, 2009 BANGALORE - Patriotic fervour and the spirit of nationalism prevailed Saturday at the Field Marshal Manekshaw ground here as a parade and a cultural programme marked India's 63rd Independence Day. Unfurling the tri-colour under an overcast sky, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.
Railways has over 1.7 lakh vacancies: Mamata BanerjeeJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Railways has over 1.7 lakh vacancies for various grades, which will be filled in after reviving the existing recruitment process, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee informed the Rajya Sabha today. Replying to a question, Banerjee said the review of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) would also examine regional aspirations and problems raised during the railway recruitment process in Maharashtra, Assam, and Karnataka.
Mamata shows her humane side, orders lowering of food prices in new trainJune 14th, 2009 HOWRAH - Known for being the voice of the voiceless, Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday ordered officials to reduce the exorbitant price range of food available on board a new express train. Banerjee, who arrived here to flag off the Kandari Express between Howrah and the tourist resort of Digha in East Midnapore district, expressed annoyance over the price-chart, saying she "didn't agree with it".
Mamata returns home to tumultuous welcomeMay 23rd, 2009 KOLKATA - Hours after being allocated the coveted railways portfolio, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee arrived here Saturday evening to a tumultuous reception. Welcome arches were put up across the city, Trinamool supporters burst fire crackers and bands played patriotic songs as Didi - as she is known among her supporters - touched down at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport here from New Delhi.
Putin sings patriotic duet with nervous schoolgirl during Victory Day celebrationsMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took a step further into the hearts of people after he mixed his vocals with those of a schoolgirl to sing a patriotic love duet. The poplar leader came to the rescue of the student at a girl's boarding school in Moscow after she stumbled while performing a famous wartime song, The Dugout.
Rakhi Sawant gets 12,515 marriage proposals in 20 daysApril 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - From businessmen, doctors to models and NRIs - over 12,500 men from across the world have sent applications to marry controversy queen Rakhi Sawant after she announced a 'swayamvara' as part of a reality show on NDTV Imagine. Within 20 days of the announcement of the unique reality show 'Rakhi Ka Swayamwar', expected to go on air next month, a huge number of men have sent their profiles to woo Rakhi.
Blagojevich returns to Chicago after promoting NBC reality TV show in Los AngelesApril 26th, 2009 Blagojevich back home after reality TV promotionCHICAGO — After embracing his celebrity status and promoting a reality TV show in Los Angeles, ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) is back in Chicago.
Blagojevich says judge's decision to bar travel for reality show saved him from eating bugsApril 23rd, 2009 Blagojevich heading to L.A., may plug reality showCHICAGO — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will "promote" a reality TV show even though a judge has refused to let him travel to Costa Rica to appear on the program.
Former Illionis governor hopes for reality show remakeApril 15th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The US governor ousted from office after allegedly trying to sell the Senate seat vacated when Barack Obama was elected president has been cast in a popular reality TV show, according to the Hollywood Reporter Wednesday. Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who pleaded not guilty Tuesday to racketeering and fraud charges, is hoping to take part in the NBC summer reality series, 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'
However since he is facing trial he needs court approval to take part because the show will be shot in Costa Rica and he is not allowed to leave the US.
My life is like a reality TV show, says Uma ThurmanMarch 28th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Uma Thurman feels that her life is like a reality TV show. The 38-year-old star admits that she cannot recall a time when she wasn't a celebrity.
Bulgarian teenager dies imitating TV reality showMarch 25th, 2009 SOFIA - A 13-year-old boy in Bulgaria died while imitating a TV reality show, a media report said. The police received a message around 7.30 p.m.
Jade Goody may die on reality television showFebruary 14th, 2009 LONDON - British reality TV star Jade Goody says she may allow her death to be filmed for a reality show. 'I've lived my whole adult life talking about my life.
Mohinder Amarnath to shake a leg in dance reality showFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Veteran cricketer-commentator-analyst Mohinder Amarnath, known for his performances on the cricket field, is set to show his dancing skills on a reality show. Amarnath, 58, also known as 'Jimmy', will be seen shaking a leg in the third season of the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'.
Mithun to judge Zee TV's dance reality showJanuary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After judging a dance reality show on a Bengali channel, now Bollywood's original disco king Mithun Chakraborty is set to judge a show on Zee TV. The National Award winning actor, who became a dancing sensation in the 1980s with hits like 'Disco Dancer', will now be seen judging every step and move of participants on new show 'Dance India Dance', starting Friday.
Allen slams ex-boyfriendsJanuary 23rd, 2009 LONDON - British singer Lily Allen slams a few of her ex-boyfriends in her new album 'It's Not Me It's You'. Mirror.co.uk reports that in the song 'Knock Back' she sings: 'You're really mean, you're supposed to care, that you never made me scream...
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