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Petrol up by Rs 5; PM to address nation
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 specials.rediff.com
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The government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol by Rs 5 a litre and that of diesel by Rs 3 a litre. The price of an LPG too has gone up by Rs 50 a cylinder.
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Jodhaa Akbar is the story of married love
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 specials.rediff.com
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It's not every day that you get to work in a film like Jodhaa Akbar, says Aishwarya Rai.
A well-written part, which is very feminine and delicate, and a director (Ashutosh Gowarikar) with focus and clarity do not often come together, she tells Arthur J Pais, in an exclusive interview.
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Can Babban beat Gabbar?
Friday, August 31, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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The angry young hero from the original is the most fearsome villain.From Jai in Sholay to Gabbar's Babban in Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, Amitabh Bachchan has finally got what he wanted.
The superstar had always wanted to play villain Gabbar Singh's role in Ramesh Sippy's classic because of the 'great dialogues and the best scenes in the film.'
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Death comes while training
Friday, August 31, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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Sadly, the Zambian striker Chaswe Nsofwa of Israeli second division side Hapoel Beer Sheva died during a practice match in the city of Beer Sheva on Wednesday August 29.It is noted that he happens to be the second young footballer to die this week and the third to collapse while playing or training.
Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta died on August 28, three days after collapsing during a Spanish
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Mallya's takeover
Friday, August 31, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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Vijay Mallya has now decided to take over television with another doyen of the industry. NDTV announced the launch of a lifestyle channel -- NDTV Good Times on Thursday amid the ususal pomp and glitz one would expect in any Mallya event. NDTV sources proclain that the channel will target a largely cosmopolitan, socially upbeat audience. People who do not mind spending a fortune for a better livin
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Youngest PAN card holder at 44 days old
Monday, August 13, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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Until a couple of weeks ago, the youngest PAN card holder was Mumbai's 56-day-old Krishhey Sameer Thacker. But his record has been upstaged by Chennai's R B Akshithaa, who got a PAN card in her name when she was just 44 days old. Akshithaa's father decide to invest some money in her name "for her education and a secure future." And as per the requirement he decided to apply for a PAN card for h
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Wimbledon 2007: Mauresmo cruises into Round 2
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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Day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships saw defending champion Amelie Mauresmo demolish her opponent, Jamea Jackson, 6-1, 6-3. Mauresmo, faced almost no opposition from the American and is now in the second round of the tournament.
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Meet Ana Ivanovic
Friday, June 08, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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Ana Ivanovic revealed after reaching the French Open final on Thursday that she had started hitting balls at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.Ivanovic, who crushed Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-1 to become the first player representing Serbia to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament, said her first practice sessions had been pretty unusual.
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Africa XI vs Asia XI
Thursday, June 07, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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Mahela Jayawardene and Mohammad Yousuf scored half centuries as Asia XI posted a commanding 317 for nine against Africa XI. The Africans fought brilliantly through South Africa's Shaun Pollock but fell short by 34 runs. Jayawardene, struck seven fours and a huge straight six off debutant Morne Morkel in his 62-ball 65.
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French Open 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007 specials.rediff.com
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John McEnroe received the prestigious Philippe Chatrier Award in Paris on Tuesday. The International Tennis Federation chose McEnroe - a seven-time Grand Slam singles winner - for the sport's most prestigious award this year.
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