Friday, November 19, 2010

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‘West is West’ to open 41st IFFI in Goa

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:05 AM PST

"West is West", starring Indian actor Om Puri, will be the opening film at the 41st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which kicks off in Goa Nov 22, an official statement said.

Produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), director Andy DeEmmony's "West is West", is a sequel to the 1999 "East is East", which was directed by Damien O'Donnel and also starred Puri and Jimmy Mistry, an actor of Indian origin.

Set in Manchester of 1975, "West is West" deals with the father's worry about his 15-year-old boy, who he believes is turning his back on his Pakistani heritage and therefore decides to take him to the country of their roots.

The film has earlier premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival and has also had a limited Britain premiere at the BFI London Film Festival earlier this year.

The movie, which stars Puri, Aqib Khan, Linda Bassett and Jimmy Mistry, will be screened at the formal inaugural function. Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra will throw open the festival.

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee will also be present at the inaugural function, the statement said.

Courtesy:TN

Union vows to make Goa govt corruption free

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 03:16 AM PST

While reiterating its resolve to work for the welfare of government employees, All Goa Government Employees Union (GGEU), a registered body, has expressed its commitment “to eradicate the virus of corruption that has largely spoilt the image of public servants”.

In a representation to chief minister Digambar Kamat and chief secretary S K Srivastava, GGEU has demanded that the government “reshuffle head clerks as per common seniority maintained by the general administration and in view of complaints regarding politics played in the office”. This, the union said, would assure transparency.

GGEU president Ganesh G Chodankar and general secretary Uday Chari, in the representation, have also demanded the constitution of a state administrative tribunal to resolve service matters of employees.

The union also raised issues like subsidized housing for government employees, payment of 60% arrears as per recommendations of the 6th pay commission to all employees, restoration of leave encashment facilities etc.

Courtesy:TOI

Nation pays homage to Indira Gandhi on her 93rd birth anniversary

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 02:11 AM PST

Nation paid homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 93rd birth anniversary today.

A number of functions and welfare programmes are being organised across the country as a mark of respect.

A religious prayer meeting was held this morning at Shakti Sthal, her memorial.

Born in a politically active Nehru family, she was the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.

She was elected to Parliament for the first time in 1964 and also served as the country”s Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the government of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

She is noted for declaring a state of emergency after a court struck down her election in 1975, and also for her handling of the “Operation Blue Star” against Sikh militants.

Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards at her residence on October 31, 1984.

Mean while , Goa Pradesh Congress Committee paid rich tribute to their great leader Late Smt. Indira Gandhi at Congress House , in Panaji , Capital of Goa.

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Shri.Subhash Shirodkar, President GPCC and Mr.Altinho Gomes , Gen.Sec.,GPCC offering floral tribute to late Smt.Indira Gandhi,beloved former Prime Minister of India.Also seen Dr.Ulhas Parab, Vice Chairman, KVIB, Mr.Gangaram Morajkar, Madhukar Naik and Others.

Courtesy:DIN

Akshay and Twinkle go on a holiday to Goa

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 08:12 AM PST

Akshay Kumar is known to be a workaholic but somehow he has managed to tear himself away from shootings, scripts narrations, dubbing, rehearsals and endorsements etc. Yesterday Akki took off for a three-day holiday to Goa with wife Twinkle to their bungalow at Anjuna beach.

It’s not just couple time. Their son Aarav is with them. Also, Twinkle’s mom Dimple Khanna and her favourite cousin brother Karan along with his mother and sister and her daughter. The family man, Aksshay, loves to be surrounded by his and Twinkle’s family members on their holidays.

Akshay loves water sports and that’s another reason for the break in Goa. He plans to take the assorted parivaar wallas out into the sea for water activities like jet skiing, wind surfing and scuba diving.

The actor has managed to steal time from his work, but now thanks to this short break, on his return, he will have to do gruelling double shifts for Rohit Dhawan’s Desi Boyz and hectic promotions for Tees Maar Khan. After this he won’t be able to take a break till Christmas, so he is making the most of this time.

The Khiladi has been working round the clock for Khatta Meetha, Action Replayy, Patiala House and Tees Maar Khan. This is the only break he’s managed in a long time.

Courtesy:NDTV
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