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PM inaugurates first-ever Maritime India Summit

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Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugrated the first-ever three-day Maritime India Summit (MIS) here, aimed at attracting global investors to the huge opportunities in the maritime sector.

Modi said the country has inherited a glorious maritime heritage and is now the government’s endeavour to revive and restore her position of eminence in the global maritime sector.

“Maritime transport can be the most extensive mode of transport. It is also the most eco-friendly mode of transport,” Modi said.

“But we have to make sure that our lifestyle, transport systems and trading behaviour do not spoil the ecology of the oceans,” he added.

The prime minister also stressed the importance of maritime security, freedom of navigation, safety and security of sealinks for trade, development and progress.

“The elimination of sea piracy, which was a big threat to international shipping a few years ago, is a good example of how joint efforts by maritime nations can yield good results,” Modi pointed out.

“This is the first time that a global event on such a large scale is being organised by India,” he added.

Earlier, Modi inaugurated a maritime exhibition at the Ship Museum showcasing the glorious Indian heritage in the sector and its future potential.

The MIS will showcase to a global audience sectors like existing port development and modernisation of berths and terminals, Greenfield ports, port-led development under ‘Sagarmala’, shipbuilding, repairs and breaking, coastal shipping, inland water transport, cruises, lighthouse tourism, hinterland connectivity and logistics handling.

(Agencies)

Rohith Vemula’s mother, brother embrace Buddhism

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Mumbai: The family of Dalith research scholar Rohith Vemula, whose suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January created a firestorm of protest, would be converting to Buddhism, Babasaheb Ambedkar’s grandson Prakash Ambedkar said on Wednesday.

Tomorrow is the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar, the Dalit icon and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
Rohith’s mother and brother will be given “deeksha” by Buddhist monks, Prakash Ambedkar, a former MP, said.

Rohith’s mother and brother will be given “deeksha” by Buddhist monks, Prakash Ambedkar, a former MP, said. The ceremony will be held at noon at Ambedkar Bhavan in Dadar here, he said.

“We have organised the deeksha ceremony as the family approached us,” he added.
When contacted, Rohith’s younger brother Raja Vemula said “it is true that we are going to embrace Buddhism. We are on the way to Mumbai.”

“I have no ill feeling toward Hindus but my conscience doesn’t allow me to continue in this religion. It is because of the Hindu caste system that my brother was harassed, humiliated and forced to take his own life,” Rohit’s brother Raja told Hindustan Time on Wednesday.

“Millions of Dalits have suffered, just like my brother did, for thousands of years because of the Hindu caste system.”

They will follow in the footsteps of Ambedkar, who led millions of his followers into Buddhism in 1951, months before his death.

“I was born a Hindu but will not die one,” Ambedkar famously said, as he exhorted Dalit communities to choose Buddhism because of what he called its inclusive nature and lack of discriminatory structures.

(PTI)

Jordan shuts down Muslim Brotherhood headquarters

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The movement has had strained relations with the authorities in recent years. AP

The movement has had strained relations with the authorities in recent years. AP

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Police in Jordan have shut the headquarters of the main opposition movement, the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood (MB), group officials say.

The building in the capital, Amman, was sealed on the city governor’s orders, an MB leader told Reuters news agency.

No reason was given for the closure, the official added.

The MB has a strong support base in urban areas and its political wing, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), is Jordan’s largest opposition party.

The group split in 2014 into the old movement and a new, more moderate, officially licensed branch. The headquarters of the original movement were targeted in Wednesday’s raid.

“We were surprised by this move from the Public Security Department,” spokesman Badi al Rafaiah told Reuters.

“Many policemen and gendarmes came… broke the door down and threw out all the staff with an order to close down the main centre, which they sealed off without giving any explanation.”

The rise in militant Islam in the region has increasingly strained relations between the Brotherhood and the authorities.

The IAF has boycotted parliamentary elections, alleging the system marginalises the party, while authorities have sporadically cracked down on the group.

Last year, a Muslim Brotherhood leader was jailed for criticising Jordan’s ally the UAE, in the first such case involving a top opposition figure in Jordan for years.

Bombay HC orders shifting of IPL matches outside Maharashtra

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Mumbai: Bombay High Court ordered on Wednesday shifting of all IPL matches scheduled after April 30 in Maharashtra.

The order affects 13 IPL matches scheduled to be held in Maharashtra after April 30.

Earlier, BCCI had told the Bombay High Court that it would not be feasible to shift IPL matches out of Pune.

It had also said that franchises of Mumbai and Pune teams are willing to contribute Rs five crore towards the Chief Minister’s drought relief fund.

The BCCI spelt out its stand before a bench of Justices V M Kanade and M S Karnik, hearing a PIL by NGO Loksatta Movement challenging use of large quantities of water in stadiums at a time when the state was reeling under severe drought conditions.

(PTI)

Probe ordered after three Kashmiri youths killed by ‘security forces’

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Srinagar: A woman, who was injured when security forces opened fire in Handwara town of north Kashmir to quell a stone-pelting mob, succumbed at a hospital here today, taking the death toll in the incident to three.

Raja Begum (55) of Langate succumbed to injuries at SKIMS Hospital here in the wee hours, a police official said.

He said four others injured in the incident were undergoing treatment at various hospitals.

Two youth were killed yesterday in firing by army on protestors in Handwara town. Protests erupted in Handwara town of Kupwara district, following allegations that a girl student, on her way home, was molested by soldiers posted in an army picket in the town, official sources said.

They said the protestors pelted stones at the army picket to which the security forces retailed by firing.

Two youth — Iqbal Ahmad and Nayeem Bhat — were killed in the firing, the sources said, adding a woman was also critically injured in the incident.

Army has expressed regret over the loss of life in the and initiated an inquiry into the incident.

“Army deeply regrets the unfortunate loss of life.The matter will be investigated and anybody found guilty, will be dealt as per the law,” an army official said.

(Agencies)

Murdered NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed’s wife too succumbs to injuries

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New Delhi: Farzana Khatoon, wife of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmad who was shot dead in an April 3 attack which also left her grievously injured, succumbed this morning.

She was battling for her life at AIIMS trauma centre after suffering bullet wounds, NIA said in a statement, adding that she succumbed to her injuries at 10.45 AM.

Farzana was returning from a family function along with her husband and children when they were attacked. NIA Inspector Tanzil Ahmed, who was on the team probing Pathankot terror attack, was killed while she was seriously injured in the firing by motorcycle-borne assailants.

“Her last rites will take place at Jamia Milia University Campus burial ground at 6.30 PM,” it said.

In the “planned attack”, the killers had pumped 24 bullets into 45-year-old Ahmad and four into his wife Farzana, as their daughter, 14, and son, 12, watched the gruesome incident from the back seat of the Wagon-R car they were travelling in.

The children had escaped the attack.

Initially, the NIA had said Farzana was “out of danger. There is no damage to her vital organs”.

Ahmad, who has been with the NIA ever since the organisation was formed in February 2009, had been investigating many cases especially related to banned Indian Mujahideen terror outfit. His superiors termed him as a thorough professional in intelligence gathering as well as investigation.

Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested two alleged killers including a relative of Ahmad even as the alleged mastermind is still absconding.

Police has claimed that domestic dispute was the motive behind the crime.

Among the two arrested is nephew of Ahmed’s brother-in-law Rehan. The alleged mastermind, identified as Muneer, is still at large, police had said.

According to the police, the motorcycle-borne accused followed Ahmad who was returning home in Sahaspur village of Bijnor district with his family after attending his niece’s wedding in another village in the same district on the intervening night of April 2 and 3.

The attackers overtook his vehicle at Sahaspur village and Muneer allegedly fired at Ahmed and his wife.

Along with Rehan, his accomplice Zainul was also arrested.

Later, AIIMS issued a statement saying “Khatoon was received from private hospital after 8 days of injury on April 11 at 4:30 PM with diagnosis of severe sepsis and lung consolidation. On arrival she was critically ill on ventilator and inotropes and was not responding.”

“She was managed in ICU with antibiotics, inotropes and blood products. However she continued to deteriorate and succumbed to her injuries on April 13 at 10:55 AM,” it added.

(Agencies)

Gujarat Lions beat Kings XI Punjab on IPL debut

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Mohali: Debutants Gujarat Lions began their Indian Premier League (IPL) journey with an impressive five-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab at the Punjab Cricket Association’s I.S. Bindra Stadium here on Monday.

Set a 162-run target, Lions reached the mark with 14 balls to spare with Australian opener Aaron Finch (74) scoring the majority of the runs. Dinesh Karthik (41 not out) was also a chief contributor.

Their run chase stuttered early on when former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum departed for a second ball duck, advancing down the track to be smartly stumped by Wriddhiman Saha off the bowling of Sandeep Sharma in the first over.

But Lions recovered from the loss, spearheaded by skipper Suresh Raina (20) and Finch.

Raina guided the team past the 50-run mark in the sixth over with a big six over midwicket. But then he fell off the very next ball, foxed by a Marcus Stoinis slower delivery to offer a simple catch to mid on.

Finch remained unperturbed by Raina’s dismissal and used all his experience to lead his team’s chase, bringing up his 50 in the eight over.

He forged another 50-run partnership with Karthik to bring up the 100 in the 11th over.

Lions were costing at that point but Finch’s sudden stumping in the 12th over, leaving them 117/3, gave Punjab hopes of a turnaround. Lions still needed 41 runs from 42 balls. Ravindra Jadeja’s (8) run out made the game more interesting.

But Karthik ensured they crossed the line without any more hiccups.

Earlier, Kings XI Punjab posted 161 for six after Gujarat captain Suresh Raina won the toss and opted to field, opening batsmen Murali Vijay (42 off 34) and Manan Vohra (38 in 23) provided a 78-run stand in 8.2 overs.

Then Dwayne Bravo (4/22) and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (2/30) led Gujarat’s fightback as the hosts lost four wickets for 102 runs in 12 overs.

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis (33 in 22 balls) and wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha (20) did the repair work and took the total to 161/6.

It seemed that Punjab will end up getting 180, thanks to their sound start. Right-handers Vijay and Vohra scored 53 runs without any loss till the powerplay overs (6).

Vijay hit three fours and a six off left-arm medium pacer Pradeep Sangwan, while Vohra also made merry, hitting James Faulkner for three fours in the fifth over.

The Punjab right-hander was dropped at his personal score of eight by Bravo, who ran from the deep midwicket in the fifth over.

Captain Raina’s third bowler, leg-spinner Sarabjit Ladda also went for 21 runs in his two overs.

Then the captain turned to Indian left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who broke the partnership in his second over by trapping Vohra in front of the stumps. Then the hosts’ score reached 78 in 8.2 overs.

Jadeja later also cleaned up Vijay as the right-hander opened up to create some room. He missed the ball and Punjab were 91/2 in 10.4 overs.

In the following over, medium pacer Bravo dealt a double blow, dismantling the stumps of Glenn Maxwell (two) and captain David Miller (15) — which left the home side at 102/4.

Later, Stoinis and Saha were on a damage control mode before the former picked up four boundaries to keep his team in hunt for a competitive total.

Brief scores: KXIP: (161/6, Murali Vijay 42, Manan Vohra 38, Marcus Stoinis 33; Dwayne Bravo 4/22, Ravindra Jadeja 2/30) vs Gujarat Lions (162/5, Aaron Finch 74, Dinesh Karthik 41 not out, Sandeep Sharma 1/21).

(IANS)

Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru takes up Swachh Bharat Mission for a greener and cleaner Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: In an effort to support the Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat mission initiative, Fortis Hospitals organized a cleanliness drive in the city – ‘Cleaner Bengaluru, Greener Bengaluru’ – an initiative to keep the surroundings clean and infection free. The objective was to keep the surroundings of the hospital and its neighbourhood hygienic and tidy. Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare & Mr. Raj Gore, COO, Fortis Healthcare took part in the initiative which witnessed participation from close to 200 volunteers.

Doctors, nurses, technicians, HR employees, Sales and Marketing professionals from the hospital etc participated in the cleanliness drive. The staff of all the four branches of the hospitals – Bannerghatta Road, Cunningham Road, Nagarbhavi & Rajaji Nagar came together for the cause and was engaged in cleaning their hospital premises and the neighbourhood. Apart from these four areas, the participants also cleaned the Ulsoor lake neighbourhood.

“We firmly believe in a cleaner, greener and more sustainable environment, not only for a healthier today but also for a healthier and happier tomorrow. Being India’s leading healthcare organization, it’s our responsibility to lead by example in keeping our neighbourhoods clean to reduce the burden of communicable diseases. To begin with, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road will adopt the opposite stretch and ensure its cleanliness and hygiene on a daily basis. We are encouraged with the response from the volunteers who have been a part of this wonderful initiative and we will continue our participation in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with energy and enthusiasm to save and enrich lives in India,” said Mr. Raj Gore, COO, South & West, Fortis Healthcare.

The volunteers were seen planting the saplings, sweeping the roads, cleaning the garbage, clearing off the plastics and piled-up wastes from the pavements. This will be an ongoing process from the hospitals as cleanliness plays an important role in the well-being of the people.

Southern Films Round Up

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Arrambam Actress To Play A Cop In Jayam Ravi’s Bogan

Jayam Ravi will team up again with his Romeo Juliet director Lakshaman for a new film titled as Bogan. Hansika who played the female lead in Romeo Juliet will be Ravi’s heroine in Bogan & Thani Oruvan villain Arvind Swamy will be playing an important role in the flick. Ravi will be playing a cop in this film. Akshara Gowda who made an appearance in Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster Thupakki and Ajith starrer Arrambam will be acting as a cop in the film. The actress also revealed that as she plays a cop she will have some action sequences and she will also shake a leg with the film’s hero Jayam Ravi in the latter’s intro song. The shooting which is all set to begin soon, will start with the shoot of this song choreographed by Raju Sundaram master & composed by the film’s music director D. Imman.

Censor Target Fixed For Vijay’s Theri

Vijay’s Theri is getting ready to hit the screens on 14th Apr, 2016 as a grand Tamil New Year treat for the fans of Ilayathalapathy as well as the general movie buffs. The film’s producer Kalaipuli.S.Thanu has confirmed the release plan.

The Theri team headed by director Atlee has been working round the clock to complete the post production as early as possible so that the film will hit the release target. Theri will be sent for Censor Certification process by the last week of Mar, and hence the film has to be completed within a couple of weeks.

Gautham Starts Shooting His Film With Dhanush

The shooting of director Gautham Menon’s film with Dhanush has begun recently.
The shooting has started in SSN Engineering College located in the outskirts of Chennai. Apparently some romance scenes are being canned. Jomon T John of Malayalam super hit Ennu Ninte Moideen & Charlie fame makes his Kollywod debut as the cinematographer of the film.

Sasikumar’s Next Big Announcement

After director Bala’s Tharai Thappattai, actor Sasikumar has completed acting in the film Vetrivel directed by debutante Vasanthamani, The shooting of the film set in Tanjore and the near by towns & villages has been completed a few months back and the 1st look poster was released a couple of weeks ago. The next will be the audio launch which is scheduled to happen soon. Sasikumar has confirmed the news in his official Facebook page. D. Imman has composed music for the film.
Vetrivel stars Sadikumar & Miya George in lead roles while Prabhu. Thambi Ramiah & Samuthirakani have acted in supporting characters.

Amala Paul’s Bold Attempt For Amma Kanakku

Amala Paul is doing the lead role in Amma Kanakku produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films. The film is the Tamil remake of the Hindi flick Nil Battey Sannata and Ashwini Iyer, who directed the original, is directing the Tamil version as well. Interestingly, Amala Paul will be seen playing the mother of a 13 year old in this drama. Dhanush wanted her to come to his office and watch a film. She watched the film and felt that it would be great if she gets to play the mother’s role in the remake. Dhanush said he wanted her to play the role and she instantly gave the nod.
The shooting of Amma Kanakku was completed last month.

Heroine finalized for Chiranjeevi’s 150th Film

While Chiranjeevi’s 150th film is likely to be launched officially in the 3rd week of Apr, 2016 it’s learnt that Nayanatara has been finalized to play the female lead. The 1st name that did the rounds earlier was Nayanatara’s. It was said that the fee quoted by the damsel is astronomical and so, the makers ruled her out. However, latest updates reveal that the supposedly high remuneration is a non -issue for the makers. After all, this one will be a mega – budgeted film and Chiru being a veteran who is almost 60 years old, there are not many star heroines who can match his stupendous mega glamour. Nayanatara must have been a default choice. A remake of Vijay -starrer Kaththi, this film has a message built into the story.

Heebah Patel And “Her” many Boy Friends

Heebah Patel, who shot to fame with the Sukumar -written Kumari 21F, has been roped in for yet another youthful entertainer. Titled as Nenu…….Naa Boy Friends, this film will go on the floors from the 1st week of Apr, 2016. Producer Bekkam Venu Gopal, who has produced films like Tata…….Birla……. Madhyalo Laila, and Cinema Choopistha Mava, will produce this movie on Lucky Media. If her 1st film was directed by a Sukumar protege, this film will be directed by a V V Vinayak protege.

Pop Talent Smita Pips Records

Smita has blown to smithereens many a record. Her recently released song coming with the theme of Baahubali’s Kilkili language, titled Baha Kilikki, featuring herself along with Baahubali Prabhakar and others, has crossed the coveted mark of a whopping 1 million hits.
Speaking media to Smita averred that she wanted to do an exciting concept. Right from Deva Katta, cinematographer Sameer, music director Acchu, everyone helped her do the song. She wanted to do a racy song. The shoot was completed in 2 nights. Smita, who has come back in the reckoning after years of sabbatical, recently made a devotional album titled Nirvana Shatakam and released it on the Maha Shivratri day.

Speaking media to Smita averred that she wanted to do an exciting concept. Right from Deva Katta, cinematographer Sameer, music director Acchu, everyone helped her do the song. She wanted to do a racy song. The shoot was completed in 2 nights. Smita, who has come back in the reckoning after years of sabbatical, recently made a devotional album titled Nirvana Shatakam and released it on the Maha Shivratri day.

Darvinte Parinamam Trailer Released

The trailer of Darvinte Parinamam has been released. The movie stars Prithviraj & Chandini in lead roles. Chemban Vinod also essays a prominent role in the movie. The teaser was released recently. The trailer of the movie looks very promising.
Another Prithviraj blockbuster can be expected with this movie. Prithviraj plays a satellite TV operator in the movie. Chandini plays his love interest. She had made a noticeable debut with ‘KL 10 Pathu’.

Prithviraj Is Vidya Balan’s her In Madhavikutty’s Biopic

In a movie which will star Vidya Balan in the lead role, Prithviraj is all set to play the supporting role. The movie is based on Madhavikutty’s life and this biopic will have Vidya essaying the writer. Kamal is helming the movie. The movie will be made simultaneously in Malayalam & Hindi. Prithviraj and Vidya has previously acted together in Urumi. This will be their 2nd association. Kamal has been consciously choosing interesting & realistic narratives. Gadamma, Celluloid point to his sensibilities.

Hunsur Married Spoorthi

The programming & business head Raghavendra Hunsur of Zee Kannada has entered into wedlock with Spoorthi Byrappa on 4th Mar, 2016. The grand reception was held in Bengaluru Palace grounds and marriage was held at Sri Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala. For the wedding reception crazy star V Ravichandran, Dr Shivarajakumar, Ganesh, Yash, Darshan, Jaggesh, Vijaya Raghavendra, Pooja Gandhi, Priyanka Upendra attended to bless the newly married couple.

Amoolya’s Resolution

The profound actress with beauty & brain Amoolya has decided to give up stereo type role with fiery dialogues for some time. A series of films of Amoolya was hot tempered and it has come to her notice that audience, media is talking about this monotony.
Amoolya once a college vacation actress is now ready with full prominence to cinema. She has completed graduation in commerce. The post graduation she is taking up in a foreign university. That is because there will be no need to go to college and the course also finishes very quickly.

As of now in Dhuniya Vijay Masthi Gudi, Amoolya is having the traditional costume role. It is a deglamorised role. 3 scripts she has heard so far for coming years.

Two die in stampede at Jayalalithaa rally

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Chennai: At least two people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at an election rally addressed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa in Cuddalore district on Monday, police said.

The rally was held at Virudhachalam in the district, around 230 km from here.

Thirteen women were injured in the incident and were given first aid and shifted to the hospital.

(IANS)

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