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Life Of Pi collects Rs 13.66 cr At Indian box office

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Ang Lee’s Life of Pi has garnered a whopping Rs 13.66 crore in the opening weekend at the box office in India. The movie featuring debutante actor Suraj Sharma, Irfan Khan and Tabu is a visual delight with its fantastic 3D effects.

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Kolkata hosts meeting to enhance cross-border trade with Bangladesh
 
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