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Consumer confidence falls on weak economy |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 9:45:04 PM IST |
| High fuel prices, global trade tensions and bleak job scenario pulled down Consumer Confidence by 6.6 percentage points in October over the last month, a Thomson Reuters-Ipsos PCSI Survey said on Thursday. ... read.. |
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Sena rules out alliance with BJP |
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Mumbai | Thursday, Oct 18 2018 IST |
| Shiv Sena on Thursday ruled out alliance with BJP for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray spelled out the party's poll plan while addressing party workers at the annual Dussehra rally in Shivaji Park at Dadar in centra ... read.. |
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'Keeping men out of discussion won't help #MeToo Movement' |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 9:15:04 PM IST |
| While women from different walks of life are coming out with their stories of sexual harassment at workplace making the #MeToo Movement impactful, corporate experts believe that men should also join the discussion to keep the movement alive. ... read.. |
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Pune City looks lethal with Marcelinho return |
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Mumbai | Thursday, Oct 18 2018 IST |
| . The first Maha Derby of the season is upon us and it promises to be an engaging battle between the host Mumbai City FC and the neighboring FC Pune City.
Neither team will settle for anything less than a victory and the bragging rights that come alon ... read.. |
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Nissan unveils design of its new SUV |
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Mumbai | Thursday, Oct 18 2018 IST |
| Nissan Motor India Private Ltd on Thursday
unveiled the progressive design of the most-awaited new sports
utility vehicle (SUV) here in India.
The new SUV, 'Kicks', will have a wider and robust style with a
dynamic sonic plus line, wheel-oriented stance ... read.. |
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Taken a giant leap with 'Chhota Bheem Kungfu Dhamaka': Director |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 7:15:04 PM IST |
| The movie "Chhota Bheem Kungfu Dhamaka" is a giant leap for the character Chhota Bheem, which debuted on Indian television screens in 2008 and has become a successful homegrown animated series in India, says director Rajiv Chilaka. ... read.. |
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'Shahid' clocks 5 years, Rajkummar nostalgic |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 6:45:04 PM IST |
| As Hansal Mehta's 2013 biographical drama "Shahid" completed five years on Thursday, actor Rajkummar Rao, who got his first National Award for his performance in the film, became nostalgic and reminisced its glorious journey. ... read.. |
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Indian cinema must fight, break stereotypes: 'Soni' director |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 6:45:04 PM IST |
| Director Ivan Ayr, whose Hindi movie "Soni" explores how the policewomen of Delhi react to the rising tide of brutal sexual violence that has constantly put the city under the spotlight, says Indian cinema needs to break stereotypes. ... read.. |
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Anu Malik denies sexual harassment allegations |
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Mumbai | Thursday, Oct 18 2018 IST |
| Bollywood singer Anu Malik on Thursday denied
allegation of sexual harassment levelled by singer Shweta Pandit and
termed it as 'false'.
Pandit took to Twitter to accuse Malik of being a "paedophile and
sexual predator", saying he misbehaved with her wh ... read.. |
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Don't mock #MeToo movement: Honey Irani |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 6:15:05 PM IST |
| Veteran writer Honey Irani, maternal aunt of director Sajid Khan who has been accused of sexual harassment, says it's important not to "mock" the #MeToo movement. ... read.. |
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Vikas Bahl files defamation suit against Anurag, Vikramaditya |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | October 18, 2018 2:41:31 PM IST |
| Director Vikas Bahl, who was caught at the center of controversy following allegations of sexual harassment against him, has filed a defamation case against Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and others on Thursday. ... read.. |
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Reliance Industries posts net profit of Rs 9516cr in Q2 |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | October 18, 2018 7:41:48 AM IST |
| Reliance Industries (RIL) posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 9516 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal compared to Rs 8109 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal, thus registering a year-on-year growth of 17.4 per cent. ... read.. |
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Special committee to be set up to handle #MeToo cases: CINTAA |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | October 18, 2018 7:41:28 AM IST |
| As India's #MeToo movement grips the country, Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) secretary Sushant Singh said that a special committee consisting of actor Raveena Tandon, Renuka Shahane, director Amole Gupte and others will handle the cases relati ... read.. |
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Harsh Rajput's action hero dreams |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 6:45:04 AM IST |
| Actor Harsh Rajput says it's been his childhood dream to be an action hero and that he looks up to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. ... read.. |
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RIL Q2 net up 17% at Rs 9,516 cr; petchem, telecom do well |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 1:15:05 AM IST |
| Reliance Industries (RIL) on Wednesday reported a 17.3 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 9,516 crore for the second quarter ending September on the back of robust performance in its petrochemicals and telecom businesses. ... read.. |
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Housing prices in Delhi fall over last 8 years: RBI data |
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Mumbai | Thursday, 2018 1:15:04 AM IST |
| Housing prices in Delhi have fallen marginally for the first time over the last eight years even as all-India house prices went up by an average of 5.3 per cent in the quarter ended June 2018, according to RBI data. ... read.. |
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PNB Scam: ED seizes more assets of Modi, Choksi |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | October 17, 2018 11:41:37 PM IST |
| The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday further seized and attached various immovable properties and valuables (Cut and Polished Diamonds) worth Rs 218.46 crore in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case under Section 5 of the Prev ... read.. |
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Mumbai court raps Alok Nath over his absence |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | October 17, 2018 11:41:35 PM IST |
| A Mumbai court on Wednesday didn't pass an interim order and allowed writer-producer Vinta Nanda to use social media to comment on her rape and sexual assault allegations against Alok Nath. ... read.. |
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Reliance makes strategic investment in SkyTran Inc. |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 9:45:05 PM IST |
| Reliance Industries Ltd's subsidiary Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Ltd on Wednesday acquired a 12.7 per cent shareholding in venture-funded technology company SkyTran Inc. ... read.. |
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Reliance Jio posts Rs 681 crore profit in Q2 |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 9:45:05 PM IST |
| Reliance Jio, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on Wednesday said it posted a standalone net profit of Rs 681 crore in the quarter through September on the back of (as yet) highest quarterly subscriber addition of 37 million. ... read.. |
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Dance teacher gets 10 yrs RI for sodomising minor boy |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| A court here has sentenced a 23-year-old youth,
who taught dance to a nine-year-old boy in the neighbourhood, to ten
years rigorous imprisonment for sodomising the child in 2016.
As per the police complaint, the youth had taken the child to a
vacant roo ... read.. |
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Women shouldn't be judged on #MeToo stories: Soni Razdan |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 8:45:05 PM IST |
| Veteran actress Soni Razdan, also the mother of Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, says while the #MeToo movement is a positive change against sexual harassment, women who don't speak up should not be judged for their silence. ... read.. |
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Union Minister unfurls Indian tricolour on Haj House building |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Union Minister for Minority Affairs,Mukhtar Abbar Naqvi,today unfurled an Indian tricolor on the rooftop of the majestic Haj House building in south Mumbai.
The flag measures 600-sq. feet, with dimensions of 20x30 feet and 20 meters tall.The poll which is ... read.. |
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Hershey India launches iconic 'Kisses' chocolates in India |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Leading global snacking giant and the largest
producer of quality chocolates in North America, Hershey India Pvt
Ltd, a part of The Hershey Company, on Wednesday launched its iconic
and much-loved 'Hershey's Kisses' chocolate brand here in India.
Hershe ... read.. |
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Raymond removes its founder Vijaypat Singhania as company's |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| In an unusual development that has sent shock
waves across the Indian corporate world, the Raymond Group has
sacked its founder Vijaypat Singhania as company's chairman-emeritus.
Mr Singhania, who built Raymond's from scratch, came to know about
his remo ... read.. |
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#MeToo effect: Vinta Nanda files police complaint against Alok Nath |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| A few days after sharing her ordeal in a post on social media, writer and producer Vinta Nanda filed a police complaint against actor Alok Nath, on Wednesday.
The complaint alleges sexual assault by the actor, on more than one occasion, 19 years ago.
The ... read.. |
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Sneha, Siddhant, Flora reunite |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 6:45:06 PM IST |
| Actors Sneha Wagh, Siddhant Karnick and Flora Saini have once again come together for the show "Mere Sai". ... read.. |
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Rupee falls by 14 paise against USD |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| The Rupee on Wednesday slipped by 14 paise to 73.60 versus the US Dollar on rising demand for US Dollars by bankers and imports dealers at Forex Market said.
In opening session, the local unit moved up by 4 paise to 73.42 against USD. Later, it slipped ... read.. |
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Navy's submarine rescue capabilities get a boost |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| The Indian Navy's submarine rescue capabilities have got a boost with the successful maiden trials of its newly inducted Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV).
The Western Naval Command here conducted the trials of the DSRV, which also set a record for ... read.. |
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Yes Bank falls by 6.85 pc to Rs 231.75 |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Yes Bank on Wednesday slid by 6.85 per cent to Rs 231.75, to be the top losers in the 30-share Sensex pack at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Other losers were Adani Ports by 5.41 per cent to Rs 315, Maruti Suzuki 3.79 per cent to Rs 6678.70, Tata Mot ... read.. |
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Sensex down by 382.90 pts |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday tumbled down by 382.90 points to settle at 34,779.58, amid heavy selling in auto and financial stocks.
The Nifty of National Stock Exchange (NSE) declined by 131.70 points at 10,453.05.
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Preparation for next year's Haj starts: Naqvi |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said that for the first time, preparation for the next year's Haj had started immediately, after the completion of current year's Haj process in India.
Safety and better facilities, apar ... read.. |
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Aurionpro signs strategic investment deal for smart transport system |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Consolidating its market leadership in this segment of Transport System Domain, Aurionpro signs Strategic Investment Deal with technology powerhouse Company headquartered in Singapore, SC Soft Private Limited.
The wholly-owned subsidiary of Aurionpro Sol ... read.. |
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Bajaj Finance increases Fixed Deposit rate of interest by 25 bps |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd, the lending and investment arm of Bajaj Finserv, has increased its Fixed Deposits' (FD) rate of interest for existing loan and FD customers, up to nine per cent and new customers to up to 8.75 per cent.
For senior citizens, the FD rate ... read.. |
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Reference rate fixed at 73.4846 against USD |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| The Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL) on Wednesday fixed the reference rate against the USD 73.48461, down by 41.80 paise, over the previous rate of 73.9041.
The Euro was fixed at 84.9800, down by 59.40 paise over its previous rate of 85 ... read.. |
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#MeToo: Producers Guild of India amps up efforts to tackle cases |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 12:45:05 PM IST |
| Within a week of setting up a special committee on sexual harassment, the Producers Guild of India has made it mandatory for all members to sign a declaration affirming that laws around sexual harassment of women at workplace are instituted and implemente ... read.. |
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Major currencies down |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates per unit on Wednesday.
CURRENCY NAME BUY SALE
UAE DIRHAM 18.1951 ... read.. |
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Rupee up by 4 paise against USD |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, Oct 17 2018 IST |
| ) The Rupee on Wednesday moved up by four paise to 73.42 in opening trade on selling of US Dollar from exporters, dealers at Forex Market said.
A major oscillation was seen during an intra day trade as it registered day high and low ... read.. |
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Someday, work with me again: Salman tells Karan Johar |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 12:15:05 PM IST |
| Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who became a part of a celebration for 20 years of "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", says the film's director Karan Johar is the "busiest man" in the Hindi film industry today. The actor has urged the filmmaker to work with him again. ... read.. |
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Aishwarya Rai hopes people get more aware around cancer |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 12:15:05 PM IST |
| Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who supported a Women's Cancer Initiative (WCI) event here, says people generally need to be more aware about the disease as early detection can give them a better chance at a cure. ... read.. |
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Truth will prevail: Nandita Das on #MeToo allegations against father |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 11:45:05 AM IST |
| Actress-filmmaker Nandita Das, whose father -- artist Jatin Das -- has been accused of sexually harassing a woman, says while she will continue to add voice to the #MeToo movement, she believes the truth will prevail in the "disturbing allegations" agains ... read.. |
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We've to ensure there's no abuse of power in Bollywood: Saif Ali Khan |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 11:15:04 AM IST |
| The irony in Bollywood is loud and clear. While films with women in strong and powerful portrayals are gaining success at the box office, a slew of women in the industry are coming up with accounts of facing sexual harassment in the industry. Actor-produc ... read.. |
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Markets open high on Wednesday |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 10:15:04 AM IST |
| The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note during the morning session of the trade. ... read.. |
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I never understood the script but the script maker: Shah Rukh Khan |
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Mumbai | Wednesday, 2018 2:45:04 AM IST |
| On the very special occasion of the 20th anniversary celebration "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (KKHH), the lead actor of the film, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said on Tuesday that initially, director Karan Johar narrated a 'crap story' but he signed the fil ... read.. |
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Hero MotoCorp's Q2 dips over 3% |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 9:15:05 PM IST |
| Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday reported a decline of over 3 per cent in its net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2018. ... read.. |
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Will CBI be responsible for loss of my life: Indrani |
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | October 16, 2018 9:11:29 PM IST |
| Defending her case at a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mumbai on Tuesday, accused Indrani Mukherjea asked if CBI would be held responsible in case she dies. ... read.. |
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Meena Nathani in 'Main Maayke...' |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 7:45:04 PM IST |
| Actress Meena Nathani has joined the cast of the show "Main Maayke Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo", which also stars Neelu Vaghela. ... read.. |
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Filmmaker Ashvin Kumar hits out at CBFC for 'abuse of power' |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 6:45:04 PM IST |
| Filmmaker Ashvin Kumar has questioned the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) decision to give his new movie "No Fathers in Kashmir" an 'A' certificate, which he says is discriminatory to a small independent film. ... read.. |
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Rupee bounces back by 37 paise against USD |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 IST |
| Erasing losses, the Rupee on Tuesday bounced
back by 37 paise to 73.46 versus the US Dollar on fresh foreign fund
inflows and a robust domestic equity market, dealers at Forex
Market said.
However, dollar's strength against other currencies overseas ... read.. |
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Sensex regains 35K to 35,162.48 pts on robust quarterly earnings |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 IST |
| The BSE Sensex extended gains for the third
straight session on Tuesday by 297.38 points to end above the 35K-
level at 35,162.48 on robust quarterly earnings that boosted the
investor sentiment amidst firm global cues.
The Nifty of National Stock Exchan ... read.. |
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Sensex ends strong at 35,162.48; 297 pts up |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 IST |
| The benchmark index of Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) on Tuesday ended strong at 35,162.48, advancing by 297 points
on strong global cues.
The Nifty of National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose by 72.25 points
at 10,584.75.
The Sensex registered the day ... read.. |
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Battling Dengue, Malaria: BMC to spend Rs 42.72 cr |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 IST |
| To eliminate dengue and malaria from the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will spend Rs 42.72 crore on pesticides.
For containment of dengue and malaria breading, pyrethrum extract will be used.
The 'organic pesticide' costs Rs 1,940 f ... read.. |
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Aspiring model murder: Accused remanded for one week |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 IST |
| A local court on Tuesday remands a youth into police custody for a week for allegedly killing a model, whose body was found in a suitcase in an isolated spot in Mumbai's western suburb of Malad on Monday.
Model Mansi Dixit was in her early 20's and a ... read.. |
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Reference rate fixed at 73.9041 against USD |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, Oct 16 2018 IST |
| The Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL) on Tuesday fixed the reference rate of rupee against the US Dollar at 73.9041, down by 06.67 paise over the previous rate of 73.9708.
The Euro was fixed 85.5750, up by 08.55 paise over its pre ... read.. |
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Aamir had a ball dancing with Big B (Movie Snippets) |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 5:15:04 PM IST |
| Actor Aamir Khan says he had a great time not just sharing screen space with veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan for the first time in "Thugs of Hindostan", but also shaking a leg with him in the film's song "Vashmalle". ... read.. |
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Music fests becoming vital part of India's music culture: Papon |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 4:45:05 PM IST |
| Singer Papon, who has lent his voice to popular Hindi film songs like "Jiyein kyun" and "Moh moh ke dhaage", will soon perform at a festival dedicated to Bollywood music. He says such events are becoming an important part of the country's music culture. ... read.. |
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'Pending Love' is similar to Manto's stories: Director |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 2:45:05 PM IST |
| Writer-director Shahid Kazmi, who is gearing up for the release of his next directorial venture "Pending Love", says stories which he has depicted in his film are similar to narratives by legendary writer Saadat Hasan Manto as even he has tried to show a ... read.. |
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Producer Gaurang Doshi to reunite with Big B |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2018 2:45:05 PM IST |
| Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is reuniting with producer Gaurang Doshi for a new project titled "Happy Anniversary", for the first time after their 2002 release "Aankhen". ... read.. |
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