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Bollywood Actresses Presented Society Interiors Design Awards!

Society Interiors, India’s leading interior design & celebrity lifestyle magazine from Magna Publishing House celebrated the 17th Society Interiors Design Competition & Awards with a Grand Finale at Hotel Taj (Santacruz) Mumbai on 31stMar, 2019.

 Bollywood actresses Bhagyashree, Mugda Ghodse & Hrishita Bhatt were completely in awe with the designs of the students, whilst presenting them the awards in the different categories. The students were represented by all leading Architecture & Interior institutes from across the country!

  At this grand event some of the country’s top architects & builders were also felicitated for their contributions in the field of Architecture, Interior Design & Urban Planning by celebrities from the entertainment & glamour world.

 The event witnessed the presence of the crème de la crème of Bollywood Celebs & Design fraternity. Some of the celebrities attending the event were Divya Dutta, Anu Malik, Bhagyshree, Himalaya Dassani, Hrishita Bhatt, Rahul Dev, Mugdha Ghodse, Rajeev Paul, Anil Sharma (Film Director of Gadar fame) et Al.  

No poll tickets for Muslims as they don’t trust us, says BJP leader Eshwarappa

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Former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa’s recent comment on Muslims during the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections has triggered a controversy. 

Addressing members of the Kuruba and minority communities in Koppal on Monday, the senior BJP leader said the Congress only uses the Muslim community as a vote bank but doesn’t give tickets to them. He also added that the BJP isn’t giving tickets to Muslims as they don’t trust the party.

“We don’t give Muslims tickets because you don’t believe in us. Trust us and we will give you tickets and other things,” KS Eshwarappa said in Kannada. The former minister, who is known for his controversial statements, also belongs to the Kuruba backward caste. 

Responding to the leader’s comment, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi wrote on Twitter that a con job only works when the victims don’t know they’re being conned. 

This is not the first time a Karnataka BJP leader has faced the heat over comments ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Earlier in February, Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa triggered a controversy by politicising the IAF air strikes in Balakot. 

“The Indian Armed Forces proved their mettle by destroying the terrorists’ hideouts. The impact of this strike will help the BJP win more than 22 seats in the state,” he said. The opposition strongly criticised the former Karnataka CM for his remarks. Later, BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi told the media that the statement was his own opinion, not the BJP’s.

Karnataka will vote for 28 MPs in the upcoming general elections in two phases on April 18 and 23.

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Cong promises to establish NCTC

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New Delhi, Apr 2 : Promising that it will keep a vigilant eye on the security situation in the country,
the Congress on Tuesday said, if voted to power, it will establish the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) within three months and make NATGRID operational by December 2019.

”Congress had also proposed to establish the NCTC and NATGRID. The BJP government dismantled the preparatory work and wasted five years. NCTC was put in the cold storage and NATGRID is yet to be made operational. Congress promises that NCTC will be set up within three months and NATGRID will be made operational by December 2019,” the party said in its manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Terming terrorism, infiltration of militants, Maoism or Naxalism and caste or communal violence as the most serious threats to internal security, the Congress said it believes that each of these four threats deserves a separate and distinct response.

”We promise an uncompromising approach and hard measures to put an end to terrorism and to the infiltration of militants. In the case of Maoism, the Congress will resolutely fight violent activities. At the same time,
Congress will address developmental challenges in the areas concerned, enlist the support of the people and win over the Maoist cadres,” the document said.
In the case of caste or communal violence, Congress will put down such violence with a firm hand using the police forces at its command, apprehend the instigators and bring them to justice. There will be no room for self-appointed vigilante groups and moral policing brigades.
”Congress will work with State Governments to increase the strength of State police forces, fill all vacancies, equip and train them, and deploy them impartially to maintain law and order and to detect and punish violators and instigators,” the manifesto promised.
The main opposition party further promised to take strong action with respect to crimes against women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and minorities. The law will be applied on the perpetrators without fear
or favour. They will not be allowed to walk on the streets with a sense of impunity.
”Congress will hold the District Administration responsible for riots, caste or communal violence,
large scale crimes against women, and for the widespread breakdown of law and order,” the manifesto said.

BBMP to establish over 250 all-women booths in Bengaluru city

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Bengaluru, Apr 2 : To attract more number of women voters to turn-up at the polling stations, the Bruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has planned to open as many as 250 all-women polling booths in 24 Assembly segments in the metropolis that comes under three Lok Sabha segments.
Speaking after demonstrating the model of the all-women booth in the city, here on Tuesday BBMP Commissioner Manjunath Prasad said, “the motive behind the programme was to attract more number of women voter to the polling stations”.
He said that such polling booths will be established where number of women voters are more in any locality in the city.
Informing that these all-women booths, would be manned by only women staff he said
“It would encourage the women voter to visit the polling booths and cast their votes”.
The BBMP commissioner however said that “The men voters also can exercise their constitutional right if they got registered their names in the voters list, comes under the polling station”.

Veteran director J Mahendran passes away at 79

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J Mahendran, who is known for directing evergreen films like ‘Uthiri Pookal’ and ‘Mullum Malarum’, passed away today morning.

Filmmaker-actor J Mahendran

Filmmaker-actor J Mahendran, who is known for directing evergreen films like ‘Uthiri Pookal’ and ‘Mullum Malarum’, passed away today morning. He was 79.

The veteran director was admitted to a hospital in Chennai in a critical condition on March 27. 

John Mahendran, son of the ace director, took to social media to share the sad news about the passing away of the ‘Nenjathai Killathey’ director.

The legendary director’s sojourn as an actor in films like Theri, Nimir and Petta was received warmly. He was recently seen in the Atharvaa-starrer Boomerang.

Mahendran is credited for mentoring Rajini during his initial days in the film industry. During several occasions, Rajini has gone on to credit the legendary director for his success.

His mortal remains will be brought to his residence at 10 am, where it will be kept for the public to pay their respects. The funeral will be held at 5 pm.

The veteran director’s journey

Beginning his film career as a scriptwriter with the 1966 film Naam Moovar, he wrote the story and dialogues for classics like Thangappadhakkam and Aadu Puli Aatam before taking the directorial plunge with the 1978 Rajinikanth-starrer Mullum Malarum. His other collaborations with Rajinikanth in films like Johnnyand Kai Kodukkum Kai is widely considered as the films that best showcased the actor in the Superstar.

Many filmmakers like Mani Ratnam and Shankar, credit his 1979 film Uthiri Pookal as one of the finest Tamil films to be made and their inspiration to make films. Never relying on major stars for his directorials, Mahendran helmed a total of 12 films with Saasanam, the Arvind Swamy-Gauthami starrer, which released in 2004 being his last.

After taking a break from cinema for almost a decade, he returned as an actor, and was welcomed warmly. His turn as the primary antagonist in Vijay-Atlee’s Theri was widely appreciated. Mahendran went on to star in many big-ticket films like Seethakaathi, Nimir, and the recently released Boomerang.

Mahendran, who as an Economics student, caught the eye of the late Tamil Nadu CM MG Ramachandran for his bold speech on the commercial constraints in cinema, stayed true to what he espoused and made films that clearly remained on the right side of the line between parallel and commercial cinema, and made films that stood the test of time.

Recently, the filmmaker joined the Blue Ocean Film and Television Academy (BOFTA) in Chennai as the head of the filmmaking and direction course to hone the skills of the next generation of filmmakers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address six public meetings in Karnataka

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Bengaluru, Apr 2 : Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will address as many as six ‘Vijaya Sankalpa Yathra’, the public meetings across Karnataka from April 8, Senior BJP leader and former minister Aravinda Limbaali informed here on Tuesday.
Speaking to newsmen, he said that Prime minister, on his part of the election campaign in Karnataka will address two public meetings on 8th April at two places, Chitradurga and Mysuru, Mangaluru and Bengaluru on April 13 and Chikkodi and Gangavathi on April 18.
Maintaining that large number of people are expected to participate in these meetings,
he said that apart from Modi, several other leaders including Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Home minister Rajnath Singh, and others would also tour the state and address the public meetings.
The BJP’s national president Amit Shaw will also tour four days in the state from April 10 to April 20 and take part in Road Shows and meet the party workers in several places in the state.
Stating that unlike the Opposition Congress, the BJP will go before the people, on the strength of the achievements and performances of the Narendra Modi Government at the Center, he charged that the Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, are only indulged in spreading falsehood and empty promises.
Criticising that the Congress-JD(S) coalition government, had failed to address basic problems being faced by the people of the state, he said that “there is no any co-ordination between the leaders of the coalition partners”.
Opining that the days of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government are numbered the BJP leader said that “the coalition government will collapse soon after the General Elections”.
Replying to questions, while the JD(S)-Congress government will collapse on its own weight very soon, he said that “Several Congress MLAs, are in constant touch with the BJP leaders to topple the government”.
Referring to BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya’s statement that already he had won the Bengaluru South Seat even before the election, he said that “It could not be true. But he (Tejasvi) is still a young man and we will correct him if he had said so”.

Cong to release manifesto today

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New Delhi, Apr 2 : Ahead of the first phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections on April 11, the Congress party will on Tuesday release its manifesto for the elections, which is expected to unveil the party’s roadmap on jobs creation, tackling agrarian crisis and boosting the education, health sectors and vision on how to further strengthen the economic growth of the country.
The highlight of the party’s manifesto, to be released by Congress president Rahul Gandhi here at the party headquarters, will be the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) scheme under which the party has promised to deposit Rs 72,000 per annum in accounts of poorest 20 per cent families of the country if it comes to power in the Lok Sabha elections.
On March 25, the Congress, while announcing the Minimum income guarantee scheme, proclaimed that Rs 72,000 a year would be given to poorest 20 per cent families in the country, if the party comes to power in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
The money will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of these families, Mr Gandhi said at a news conference here after consultations of the Congress Working Committee which discussed the party manifesto for the 2019 elections for the House of the People.
”Under the Minimum income guarantee, Congress will give Rs 72,000 per annum to the the poorest 20 per cent families if the party comes to power,” Mr Gandhi said.
The scheme will ensure a family has a minimum income of Rs 12,000 in a month.
The scheme of the Congress is in a counter to the Bharatiya Janata Party government’s income plan for farmers at Rs 6,000 per year.
In the run up to the release of the party manifesto, the Congress president has also made a series of promises for the youth and small businessmen.
He has announced a host of incentives for youngsters who want to start their own businesses including easy availability of bank credit.
The Congress president has also announced that the party will fill all Government vacancies by March 2020 if it comes to power.
The Congress president has also promised that if elected to power, his party would move to directly elected mayors with five year terms and elected councils to improve the quality of life in cities.
The party is likely to promise a complete loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh in the manifesto.
The manifesto has been prepared in consultation with people from different segments of life.

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Cong promises to compel Pak to verifiably end support to terrorist groups that it shelters

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New Delhi, Apr 2 : Outlining its policy to tackle terrorism, the Congress on Tuesday said if voted to power, it will take determined steps to persuade other countries to compel Pakistan to verifiably end its support to the terrorist groups that it shelters.
”Congress will take determined steps to persuade other countries to compel Pakistan to verifiably
end its support to the terrorist groups that it shelters,” the party said in its manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Describing that the party is against terrorism at global level, Congress said it is implacably opposed to terrorism any-where in the world and promises to work with other countries to eliminate terrorist groups, terrorist acts and cross-border terrorism.
”We will persuade the United Nations to constantly review the list of terrorists and to
expand the scope of sanctions,” the party said.
Congress affirms its firm belief in the continued relevance of the policy of friendship, peaceful co-existence, non-alignment, independence of thought and action, and increased bilateral engagement in its relations with other countries of the world.
Congress promises to establish a National Council on Foreign Policy consisting of members of the
Cabinet Committee on Security, scholars, domain experts and diplomats to advise the Government
on matters concerning foreign policy.
”We will work closely with all countries of the world, and particularly India’s neighbours and the G-20
countries, in various multi-lateral forums and institutions,” the party said.

”Foreign Trade will be an important element of our foreign policy and we promise to make every effort
to significantly increase trade with other countries,” the party said.
The party claimed that It was a Congress government that opened India’s economy to other countries of the world.
”Congress promises to strengthen its relations with other countries through enhanced economic
co-operation, two-way investments and closer relations between businesspersons,” the manifesto said.
”Congress promises to pass a Law on Asylum consistent with international treaties and conventions.
We will re-double the efforts to win for permanent membership India in the UN Security Council and the Nuclear Suppliers Group,” the manifesto said.
”Congress will work with SAARC and ASEAN coun-tries to enhance the volume of trade, investments,
tourism and cultural exchanges and reap the benefits of geographical proximity,” it said.
Congress in its manifesto promised to establish effective mechanisms with neighbouring countries, especially Sri Lanka and Pakistan, to resolve the problems faced by fishermen, to eliminate conflict, coercive action
and loss of lives, and to improve livelihood opportunities for our fishing communities.
”We will strengthen the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, expand its engagement with
other countries and encourage the Council to in-crease the projection of India’s soft power globally,” the manifesto said.

Congress further promised to increase significantly the size of the Foreign Service, induct domain experts and
scholars, open more missions abroad, participate more effectively in international organisations, leverage ”our growing economy and acquire a position of leadership in the world”.

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Now, Gautam Gambhir joins issue with Omar Abdullah on ‘PM post’ in Kashmir

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New Delhi, Apr 2 : A day after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sparked off a major row demanding revival of the post of ‘Prime Minister in Kashmir’, cricketer-turned-BJP leader Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said in such an eventuality, he wants to walk on ‘oceans’.

“Omar Abdullah wants a separate PM for J&K and I want to walk on oceans! Omar Abdullah wants a separate PM for J&K & I want pigs to fly!,” Mr Gambhir tweeted.

He also said more than a separate Prime Minister, Mr Abdullah will need “some sleep followed by a strong coffee”.

“If he still does not understand then a green Pakistani passport,” he said.

In a tweet, Mr Abdullah on Monday defended his remarks and said – “It’s not what JKNC wants sir, it’s what the terms of accession guaranteed J&K, it’s what the Constitution of India (the same Constitution you take an oath to uphold) guaranteed J&K. All we ask is what the Constitution gave to J&K”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told an election rally at Hyderabad on Monday – ?Two Prime Ministers for Hindustan? Do you agree with it? Congress has to answer and all the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ partners have to answer. What are the reasons and how dare he say that”.

The Prime Minister also tweeted and said it was ‘shameful’ that National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has sought to revive the demand for post of ‘Prime Minister in Kashmir’.

“National Conference wants 2 PMs, 1 in Kashmir & 1 for rest of India. Does Mamata Didi agree? Does U-Turn Babu agree? Does Pawar Sahab agree? Does former PM Deve Gowda Ji agree? Shame on the Opposition,” Prime Minister tweeted.

He also said – “Till Modi is there, no one can divide India” and tagged the video of his speech at Hyderabad.

All is well’… if it ends well : Siddaramaiah

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BENGALURU: “All is well,” says Siddaramaiah tugging at his scarf with a flourish, exuding confidence, about the JD(S) and Congress alliance. That he has to harp on the wellness of Karnataka’s ruling coalition just weeks before the first round of polling on April 18, spoke volumes.  

“Haven’t we completed ten months in government?” he asks of the media group, called for a special interaction at Bangalore Press Club, on Monday. The former Chief Minister, however, did not shy away from admitting ‘minor’ nagging issues at the district levels, only to quickly add that those were being “weeded out”.

Brushing away the prevailing doubts, Siddaramaiah adds, “it’s been proved beyond all reasonable doubts that JD(S) and Congress transferred their votes together and registered big wins in the bypolls. Yes, there are a few differences but they will be solved gradually. Votes will get transferred to each other.”  While the ground reality may defy his statements, the coordination committee chief, pushed the idea of a successful joint campaign with confidence.F

Leaders and workers of the JD(S) are yet to begin a campaign for Congress candidates in 21 seats and leaders of the Congress are yet to actively seek votes for JD(S)’ candidates in seven other seats but Siddaramaiah claimed that all was well between the partners. Seniors from JD(S) like G T Devegowda and Sa Ra Mahesh have refused to campaign for the Congress in Mysuru citing rebellion in neighbouring Mandya district.

In Raichur, JD(S) leader Rangappa Naik has threatened to contest as an independent miffed over his party conceding the seat to Congress. Incumbent Congress MP Muddahanumegowda, who also skipped the joint rally on Sunday, has refused to campaign for JD(S) national president H D Deve Gowda who is contesting from Tumkur.Despite the glaring differences and apparent disinterest to coordinate from district leaders, Siddaramaiah says that all is well. 

Claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi won’t return to power, Siddaramaiah said that the BJP was refusing to speak on issues that actually matter. “They had swept Gujarat in 2014 but can they do that now? It is impossible for Modi to come back to power. They refuse to address real issues of farmers, poor, women, Dalit welfare, development and unemployment but use Pulwama to gain votes. They speak of Ram Mandir but people are tired of it,” Siddaramaiah said. He said that if the BJP was opposed to Congress’ NYAY scheme, it was opposed to the good of people.

Countering speculations over Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from a second seat — Wayanad in Kerala – Siddaramaiah recalled that Modi had contested from two seats in 2014 as well. “Rahul Gandhi is not scared of Smriti Irani. In fact, he will win with a big margin. When Modi contested two seats, nobody called it the downfall of the BJP,” he said.The former Chief Minister said the joint campaign of both parties for all 28 candidates will begin as early as Tuesday.

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