Wednesday 19 March 2014

Arshi Khan Miss Glory Earth 2014,Muslim women threaten to leave Central African Republic,IPL opening match: MI to face KKR,black money during polls,Karan Johar’s house,Sonam Kapoor Bewakoofiyaan

Happy with my work in 'Bewakoofiyaan': Sonam Kapoor
    
Mumbai, March 19: Yash Raj Films' "Bewakoofiyaan" may not have been received well but its lead actress Sonam is happy with her work in the romantic comedy.
"I am happy with the response to the film. If you get critical acclaim, it does not translate into box office success," Sonam told reporters here Tuesday at the launch of a ghazal album.
"There is not much you can do if it does average (business)...but I am happy with my work," she added.
Released March 14, the film has reportedly managed to earn a little above Rs.9 crore.
Directed by debutante Nupur Asthana, "Bewakoofiyaan" also features Ayushmann Khurrana and Rishi Kapoor.

Siddharth Malhotra crashes outside Karan Johar’s house

Mumbai: Director Karan Johar threw a small bash for his mother, Hiroo late Tuesday evening. People from Dharma productions and a few close friends were invited for the party.
However, Siddharth Malhotra, who was also a part of the celebration, faced an awkward moment while leaving the building premise.
The actor, who recently gifted himself a fancy bike, was unable to get a grip of the bike after he stepped out from the party at around 2 am. He almost fell of his bike while leaving the building premises and it was the security guard who came to his aid.
The guard helped the actor hold his bike up, but in an attempt to save the bike, the actor knocked down a flowerpot in the lobby. 
It took some time before for the actor to got a grip of the bike after which, he immediately strapped on his helmet and zoomed out.

I-T department to monitor black money during polls

Mumbai, March 19  The Mumbai income-tax department is gearing up to keep a strict watch on black money transactions during elections, an official said here Wednesday.
Donning the mantle of "Big Brother", the department has set up a 24x7 monitoring cell for keeping a vigil on black money during the poll season.
As per a directive of the Election Commission, the department has also set up helpline numbers -- 022-22624011/22627275/22635511 -- for the general public to alert the authorities about any suspicious movement of large sums of cash or bullion in Mumbai.

Whenever there is any information or tip-off about movement of large quantities of cash or bullion, the department here would probe the cases as per the provisions of the Income-Tax Act.
The department warned that the cash or bullion would be seized if a satisfactory explanation is not given.
It has also advised the general public to carry necessary documentary evidence while carrying large amounts of cash or bullion to avoid problems with I-T sleuths.
The Mumbai I-T department move follows the Election Commission putting in place an expenditure monitoring mechanism to curb misuse of money power during the elections.
Besides creating an Election Expenditure Monitoring Cell to monitor illegal money, the EC has also appointed a number of expenditure observers.
The poll panel has also asked the civil aviation ministry to operate air intelligence units at all airports to keep a check on illegal cash movements.

IPL opening match: MI to face KKR


Current champions Mumbai Indians will start the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign this year against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) next month.

The first match of the cash-rich tournament will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Apr 16.

The first leg of the tournament will be played in the UAE.

"At its meeting in Chennai earlier today, the IPL Governing Council confirmed that the first phase of the Pepsi IPL 2014 season matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates, from Wednesday 16th April to Wednesday 30th April," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Sanjay Patel said in a statement on Wednesday.

"A total of 20 matches will be played in three stadiums: the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi; the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah; and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The opening match on Wednesday, 16 April, will be in Abu Dhabi, between the defending champions, Mumbai Indians and the 2012 IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders," he said.

The board said the schedule for the remaining 40 matches will be announced later.


Muslim women threaten to leave Central African Republic

Bangui, March 19 : More than 100 Muslim women in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), are threatening to leave amid tension between the self defence militia commonly referred to as anti-Balakas and supporters of ex-Seleka rebels.
A spokesperson for the group of Muslim women in danger, Hadja Aissatou, said Tuesday that Muslims have been forced to live between Bangui's central mosque and a market located 5 km away, Xinhua reported.

"We no longer live freely and that is why we are asking to be moved out of the country," Aissatou said.

The CAR has been experiencing unprecedented insecurity since Dec 5, 2013, when the Christian-dominated anti-Balaka militia launched an offensive against positions of ex-Seleka rebels, who are mostly Muslims.

It was the ex-Seleka rebels, led by Michel Djotodia, who overthrew the regime of Francois Bozize March 24, 2013.

Djotodia was forced to resign Jan 10 under the pressure of regional leaders, months after becoming the first Muslim to lead the CAR since its independence in 1960.

In the southwestern town of Boda, Muslims have also threatened to leave if violence by the anti-Balaka militia persists.

Moussa Adam, a Muslim living in the town, said that the security situation remained volatile and living conditions for Muslims have deteriorated.

"We are always threatened. We need to leave this town," he declared.


Model Arshi Khan is Miss Glory Earth 2014


Arshi Khan was born in Afghanistan but came to India when she was just 4 years old as her parents migrated back in India to Bhopal

Model and actress Arshi Khan was crowned Miss Glory Earth 2014 at an event held at the YWCA in Delhi last week. Also present at the event were participants from various cities and countries including Finland, Paris, etc. 

Arshi Khan was born in Afghanistan but came to India when she was just 4 years old as her parents migrated back in India to Bhopal.  She finished her school and college in Bhopal itself, and was attracted towards theater since her early childhood. Acting brought her to Mumbai where she bagged many assignments in a short span of six months.

She was introduced to the famous stage personality Janaab Ehsaan Chishti, a famous theater director  in Bhopal. Says Arshi, “Ehsaan ji thought that I have a attractive face and figure and if I try I can possibly make it as an actor.” He used to instigate me, and it was at Ehsaan ji’s provocation that I started acting in various dramas in Bhopal city. I started get offers for modeling, and that’s how got assignments for modeling for “Madame”, “Diesel Genes”, “Pepe Jeans”, “Agarwal Jewelers” and many more.” She simultaneously got a break in a Tamil Film “Malli Mishtu” where she played the lead role opposite Tamil Star Naresh.

 
Arshi Khan was recently selected and crowned Miss Maharashtra Global Tourism – as part of the ongoing Miss Maharashtra King & Queen 2014 Pageant. She will represent the State of Maharashtra at the Global Tourism glam event and conference – Miss Global Tourism 2014 to be held in May. She will also be seen at the Miss Tourism Universe pageant to be held in Singapore later this year.

Metock from Tibet won the title of Miss Glory of Universe 2014. Metock has in fact been in China's jail and suffered alleged atrocities at the hands of the Chinese establishment. After winning the show she said she was committed to work for Tibetan peace and for the other prisoners in China's jails. Shanu Pandey from Kanpur won the Miss Glory of World 2014 title and Pratiksha Chaturvedi from Allahabad got the Miss Glory of Asia 2014.

Unique Rose from Paris was the chief guest and one of the judges of the show.  She was presented with a special award 'World Peace Ambassador of the World Tibet Congress' during the event.

Miss Finland Maria performed a beautiful Indian dance and was also the other judge at the event. All the winners have committed to work for peace in Tibet throughout the world with the World Tibet Congress. 

 
Arshi Khan said, "It is a proud privilege to be crowned Miss Glory Earth 2014. I am happy to be associated with the Justice for Tibet movement a cause which His Holiness the Dalai Lama has always prayed for."




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