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Bilodeau wins gold; Canada celebrates
Alexandre Bilodeau, who makes every Canadian proud by winning the men's moguls last night, was the first one to clinch Olympic gold for Canada inside the border of country. Bilodeau blazed through the slushy moguls, tore down the course in 23.17 seconds, and earned a score of 26.75. That was 0.17 points better than defending champion Dale [...]
Vancouver 2010: Alyson Dudek, Katherine Reutter, and Ohno
Finally US man Apolo Anton Ohno became the most Winter Olympic medlist while skating at Vancouver 2010. While trailing in 4th place, two Korean skaters collided ahead of him enabling Ohno to take the silver medal at Pacific Coliseum. Meanwhile in the women’s 500 skating his fellow American Alyson Dudek and Katherine gained their places in [...]
Patrick Kennedy not to run for re-election
WASHINGTON —Patrick Kennedy, son of the late senator Edward Kennedy who was the last Kennedy to serve in Congress has decided not to run election after his term expires. "Having spent two decades in politics, my life has taken a new direction, and I will not be a candidate for re-election this year," the 42-year-old Kennedy said in a video [...]
Shiv Sainiks protest against ‘My Name Is Khan’ in Mumbai
Mumbai : Shiv sainiks were held for demonstrations outside theatres in eastern suburbs against Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'My Name is Khan.' 46 protesters arrested were arrested by police. The Shiv Sainiks resorted to violence in Mulund, Ghatkopar and several other areas inMumbai. The Mumbai police have been put on high alert following [...]
Chidambaram rejects GUJCOC, says no need for separate law
New Delhi: Gujarat’s anti-terror bill, GUJCOC (Gujarat Control of Organised Crime) bill was rejected by Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram citing no need for different law for terrorism. Speaking in the meeting held in New Delhi on Internal Security, Home minister denied separate laws for State on terrorism, he also refused to use of [...]
Rahul Gandhi vs Shiv Sena, meets Mumbaikars on Streets
Mumbai : The Maharashtra Government has taken all security measures to prevent Shiv Sena from disrupting Rahul Gandhi's visit to Mumbai. Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan left no place for any disturbance. Shiv sainiks showed black flags in some places and near RN Cooper Hospital in Vile Parle they burnt Rahul Ganndhi's effigy but AICC [...]
Mumbai attackers’ handler may be an Indian: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The government Thursday admitted that at least one of the 26/11 terror handlers could be an Indian but the true identity of the person was yet to be ascertained. “There was a handler in 26/11 whom we have known for long, or suspected for a long time, could be an Indian. That’s something we have known for many, [...]
Rahul Gandhi to visit Mumbai despite Sena’s word of caution
New Delhi, Feb 4 : Despite Shiv Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray's warning, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Mumbai on Friday. // // The Congress party has confirmed Gandhi''s trip to Mumbai, which includes stops at two colleges that was scheduled before Thackeray threatened him to stay out of [...]
Amar Singh, Jayaprada expelled from Samajwadi Party
Lucknow: Former General Secretary Amar Singh and Lok Sabha MP Jayaprada were expelled from Samajwadi Party (SP) for indulging in anti-party activities. SP General Secretary Mohan Singh announced the expulsion of Amar Singh and Jaya Prada to the reporters. Mohan Singh also criticised Sanjay Dutt for campaigning Congress despite holding [...]
A R Rahman Wins Grammy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire
The Son of Chennai, AR Rahman, grabbed two Grammy Awards for his film “Slumdog Millionaire” in Los Angeles. He wins award for best compilation sound track for motion picture, a moment later his song “Jai Ho” scored award for best motion picture songs category. While asking the reaction after winning prestigious Grammy Awards [...]
