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Major security lapse in issuing visa to Rana couple

An inquiry has revealed that the Indian Consulate in Chicago was guilty of a major security lapse while issuing visas to Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani- Canadian arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting terror strikes in India, and his wife.
6 killed, 54 injured in Assam twin blasts
Six people were killed and 54 others injured in two blasts suspected to have been triggered by ULFA near a police station in Nalbari town of Assam, five days ahead of the banned militant outfit's raising day. See map
Obama to accord red carpet welcome to Manmohan Singh
A red carpet welcome awaits Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as he lands at the Andrews Air Force Base today as the first state guest of President Barack Obama for a visit that is expected to take the Indo-US strategic relationship to the next level.

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    Indian National Cadet Corps member Anusha Sabbineni is kissed by her sister after being awarded Best Overall Cadet during the 61st NCC day celebrations in Secunderabad.
     
     
    Aamir was worried to be part of 3 Idiots
    Raju Hirani, director of 3 Idiots says his lead actor Aamir Khan was worried to be a part of the film because he did not fit the age group. But the director, says he could not find the perfect casting for his film and in the end decided to settle for competent and established actors like Aamir Khan, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi.
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    Sach Ka Samna, the controversial reality show that saw celebrities as well as common people shedding their inhibitions to reveal truth about their lives, is all set to make a comeback on television channel Star Plus.
     
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    Tata DoCoMo launches per second roaming
    Mobile player Tata Docomo on Sunday launched per second billing for roaming across the country to take on rival Airtel, which announced a major cut in roaming charges last week.
    Jaya steps up attack on Raja on spectrum issue
    Days after calling for dropping union IT Minister A Raja over alleged spectrum scandal, AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa has released "documents", which she said showed the "dubious manner" in which 2-G spectrum was alloted.

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    PCB chief wants Younis to return
    Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz Butt has urged Younis Khan to quickly end his hiatus from the national team and play against Australia in the three-test series next month.
    Gayle hopes to play first Test after visit to sick mother
    West Indies cricket captain Chris Gayle, who abruptly quit the Tour of Australia to be with his sick mother, will head Down Under on Monday and hopes to play in the first Test, Jamaican media reported.

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    When law makers decide to take the law into their own hands, they turn law breakers. We saw this in all its naked vulgarity at the oath-taking ceremony in the Maharashtra Assembly, writes Khushwant Singh.
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    The police are not the only ‘guilty’ party to be blamed for story leaks. They may be the first accused for this lapse but the media also deserves a substantial share of the blame, writes Karan Thapar.
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    Actress Shilpa Shetty and her millionaire fiance Raj Kundra are tying the knot today in Mumbai. It's truly the big fat Indian wedding of the year.

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    Chinese film Wheat to open IFFI

    he 40th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be inaugurated by veteran actress Waheeda Rehman at a glittering ceremony here Monday. hinese film "Wheat" directed by He Peng will be the opening film of the 11-day festival.
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    Shakira wants to apologise?

    After showering Hollywood actor Matt Damon with praises in her latest song, singer Shakira is now planning to apologise to his wife.

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    Her role as Bani in the TV serial Kasamh Se got her instant recognition and fame. Also, a film role in Rock On won her good reviews. Read on to know more about Prachi Desai.
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    These days, hypertension is a very common problem. It is a lifestyle disorder – not something you are born with, but something acquired due to a faulty lifestyle. Here's how to manage it.


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    Veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri's biography, Unlikely Hero: Om Puri, written by his journalist wife Nandita, will be released by Amitabh Bachchan on November 23.
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        Ageing Santa gets facelift for Christmas

        A Santa in New Zealand with a droopy eye has received a $100,000 (Rs 46 lakh) face-lift in the run-up to Christmas so that his ageing face does not scare children.