Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao ruled out a bilateral meeting between external affairs minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi on the sidelines of a donors' conference on July 20.
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Miss India World 2010 Pictures : Manasvi Mamgai won Femina Miss India World 2010 Photos
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Mumbai: Manasvi Mamgai of Mumbai was crowned Miss India World 2010 at the Pantaloons Femina Miss India. Pooja Chopra, winner of 2009 crowned the 22 year old beauty, Manasvi.
Lisa Ray is free of cancer - Latest Pictures
Ten months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, the Canadian born actress says she is cancer free, has enjoyed being bald, and is ready to embrace her second home, India [ Images ], with new vigour.The 38-year-old who starred in Hindi movies like Kasoor and Water was photographed by Reuters in Hollywood where she showed off her new look as a result of treatment consisting of chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
Photograph: Gus Ruelas/Reuters
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Nita Ambani celebrates Mumbai Indians victory - In Pictures
As soon as Mumbai Indians outclassed Bangalore by 35 runs to storm into their maiden IPL final, a jubilant Harbhajan Singh lifted franchise owner Nita Ambani in his arms.
An elated Nita Ambani rushed into the ground and climbed on Bhajji without noticing that several lenses flashed in a second to capture the thrilling excitement.
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Oberoi hotel reopens for business - In Pictures
The Oberoi Mumbai opened its gates to the public after remaining shut for 17 months for reconstruction work for which the hotel group has spent close to $40 million (about Rs 170 crore).
Oberoi and Taj hotels were among the places in the city attacked by armed gunmen on November 26, 2008 in which over 160 people were killed.
Indian Paparazzi Photos - The new lady in Sashi Tharoor's life has been seen with him at social functions
Minister of State for External Affairs, Shashi is ready for his third stint in marriage. The woman in question is Sunanda. She's from a Kashmiri family, has trained as a beautician and runs a spa. She lives in Dubai but is keen to come back 'home' to India. When she does, she could be the next 'daughter-in-law' of the UPA government.The new lady in Sashi Tharoor's life has been seen with him at social functions. The minister's confidants have confirmed that a wedding is set to take place after Tharoor and his current wife, Christa Giles, complete their divorce.
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Verdict date likely to be announced  | ||||
| Almost a year after the 26/11 attacks case began in a special court in Mumbai, the trial of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasav, accused of slaughtering 166 people, and two Indians charged with taking part in the conspiracy is likely to conclude on Wednesday (March 31). The prosecution examined as many as 653 witnesses to prove their case that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) carried out the dastardly attacks in Mumbai by sending 10 jehadi terrorists from Karachi. The court also examined four witnesses, including two National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, who led the teams in operations to fight the terrorists. Police filed charge sheet on February 26 last year and the case was committed from magistrate's court to a sessions court on March 9, 2009. A separate court was established in high security central prison here to hear the case. On April 17, before the trial began, Kasav had pleaded that he was a juvenile, but the court rejected his claim after examining prosecution witnesses and experts and ruled that he was above 20 years. On May 8, the first witness stepped into the box, saying he had seen Kasab gunning down sub-inspector Tukaram Ombale at Girgaum Chowpatty. After examining 653 witnesses, including 30 eye witnesses, Nikam opened arguments this month, saying there was evidence to suggest that the security apparatus of Pakistan was involved in the attacks on India's financial nerve centre. Some days later, American terror accused David Headley, in a plea bargain before a Chicago Court, disclosed that Pakistani Army men were behind the conspiracy to strike terror in Mumbai in November 2008. Nikam argued for 13 days before the trial court and filed a 675-page written submissions. Kasav's counsel K P Pawar argued for three days while R B Mokashi, lawyer defending Faheem Ansari, argued today. Ejaz Naqvi, the lawyer of co-accused Sabauddin Ahmed, would argue today. Nikam has sought conviction of the accused on various charges under IPC, including waging war against nation, and other laws such as Foreigners Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Properties Act, Customs Act, Passport Act, Arms Act, Explosives Act, Explosives Substances Act and Bombay Police Act. |
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A brand new silver Tata Nano, heralded as the world's cheapest car, stands in flames on the suburbs of Mumbai, India, Sunday, March 21, 2010. The car belonging to Satish Sawant, a software engineer, burst into flames as he was proudly driving it home from the showroom, draped with a celebratory garland of marigolds. Sawant managed to get his wife and five-year-old son out of the back seat before the smoke billowing from the rear engine turned into flames that engulfed the tiny car. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)Hindus celebrate 'Ram Navami' - In Pictures
Hindu devotees celebrate the festival of Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Rama on Wednesday.
According to the Hindu legend, Rama was born as an incarnation of Vishnu (a part of the divine trinity of Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara - creator, protector and destroyer).
It is believed that Rama was born to eradicate evil from the earth. His saga is depicted in the Ramayana scripture.
Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the moonlit fortnight in the Chaitra as per Hindu almanac, which usually coincides with the spring season and falls in the month of March or April.
Most people consider it an auspicious day and some even observe a strict fast on the day.
They believe that fasting will secure them a place in heaven. It is also observed as a day of thanks giving.
'Ram Navami celebrates not just the birth of Lord Ram, but represents the birth of justice, establishment of the rule of law and places an emphasis on family duties,' explained Braja Hari Das, president of ISKCON's Juhu branch.
Kolkata Fire First Pictures: Kolkata fire: 24 killed
A major fire broke out today afternoon in the multi-storeyed Stephen Court building at 18A Park Street of the city. At least two persons were killed and many others trapped and injured when a devastating fire broke out in an old multi-storeyed building on upscale Park Street in south Kolkata on Tuesday.
The death toll in yesterday's devastating fire in a 150-year-old heritage building in Kolkata's upscale Park Street rose to 24 today with the recovery of 18 charred bodies from a staircase leading to the terrace of the seven-storeyed structure overnight.
Dasgupta said he has spoken to the fire services minister and commissioner of Kolkata Police Gautam Mohan Chakraborty about the blaze.
"At least 12 injured people have been removed from the building that has caught fire and one of them is in critical condition. They have been admitted to SSKM hospital," joint commissioner of police Jawed Shamin said.
The fire broke out around 1415 hours yesterday, and started most probably because of an electric fault in a lift between the top two floors of the building,
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