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Film industry has huge dearth of scripts: Kabir Khan

September 3, 2018 strong

Filmmaker Kabir Khan says despite having access to rich literature, the industry fails to have good scripts because not enough writers are nurtured. Kabir, who adapted Hussain Zaidi’s book “Mumbai Avengers” for his 2015 Saif Ali Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer “Phantom”, believes there are not enough adaptations happening in the industry.In an interview with DIN, Kabir says “We are still depending on the original scripts written by the writers we have. We have a huge dearth of scripts, dearth of material that can go on screen. “In Hollywood an A-list director is…

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Just competing not enough, need to learn art of crossing the line: Kohli

September 3, 2018 strong

India skipper Virat Kohli said his team cannot be satisfied with just competing overseas and it has to learn the art of crossing the line in pressure situation.India suffered a 60-run loss in the fourth Test on Sunday after being dismissed for 184 while chasing a victory target of 245 set by England.It cost India the series 3-1 and Kohli said that they need to understand situation whilst at the crease and not after the game.”We can look at the scoreboard and say we were only 30 or 50 runs…

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No infighting, all senior leaders in Rajasthan on same page: Cong

September 3, 2018 strong

All Congress leaders in poll-bound Rajasthan were “on the same page” and working unitedly for the victory of the party, AICC incharge of the state Avinash Pande has said amidst reports of infighting.He also said a call was yet to be taken within the Congress on whether to go in for an alliance with the BSP and other parties in Rajasthan.The AICC general secretary, however, asserted the party organisation was geared up and practically prepared on all the 200 constituencies of the state.Pande told DIN here that the party was…

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Ukrainian city remembers Jews on Holocaust anniversary

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The Ukrainian city of Lviv, once a major center of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the annihilation of the city’s Jewish population by Nazi Germany and honoring those working today to preserve what they can of that vanished world.City authorities honored recipients during a ceremony Sunday with 75 sculptured glass keys modeled by an American artist on an old metal synagogue key that she found at a Lviv market. The commemorations, including a concert amid the ruins of synagogues, come amid a larger attempt…

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Petrol, diesel prices at highest-ever levels on rupee woes

September 3, 2018 strong

Petrol and diesel prices in the country touched their highest levels Monday mainly due to dramatic fall in rupee and a sharp rise in crude oil rates.Petrol price in Delhi rose to a record Rs 79.15 a litre and diesel climbed to a fresh high of Rs 71.15, according to price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.This follows ?a 31 paise/litre hike in prices on Monday. Rates have breached the previous high of Rs 78.43 a litre hit on May 28. On that day, the rate in Mumbai was Rs 86.24…

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I am not surprised at Manjit winning 800m: Jinson

September 2, 2018 strong

It was disappointing for Jinson Johnson not to win the 800m but the 1500m Asiad champion was far from surprised that compatriot Manjit Singh pipped him for the top prize in his pet 800m event.”Yes, 800m is my pet event and definitely I would have loved to win gold in it. So, in a way I am disappointed but I am happy that two Indians won gold and silver instead of other countries winning them,” Jinson told PTI.”Moreover, I am not surprised at all that Manjit won the gold as…

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As an actor you are always lonely: Shahid Kapoor

September 2, 2018 strong

The fame, glamour and adulation may seem like a dream, but an actor is always a loner searching for moments of catharsis, says Shahid Kapoor. The 37-year-old star says the emotional journey he goes through when he is alone contributes a lot in the growth of the performer in him. “As an actor you are always lonely. You are always in spotlight so that’s what people see. But when you are on your own, it’s very lonely. And it’s a journey that’s personal. I believe, at that time, something emotional happens…

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Discrimination on basis of religion, caste, gender unacceptable to any nationalist: Naidu

September 2, 2018 strong

Discrimination on the basis of religion, caste or gender is unacceptable to any “nationalist” and this approach should be followed by everyone, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said Sunday.Naidu, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, called for deciding upon a national policy on the need for the Upper House in state legislatures, and urged political parties to evolve a consensus on the code of conduct for their members both inside and outside legislatures.He made the remarks during the launch of the book ‘Moving on…Moving forward: A year in office’. The…

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PM Imran Khan ropes in foreign experts to rebuild Pak’s debt-ridden economy

September 2, 2018 strong

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has roped in some renowned foreign economists in the newly-constituted economic advisory panel to provide the best possible professional advice to his cash-strapped government on prudent economic policies, media reported on Sunday. The immediate challenge for the Khan-led government is to arrange finances to fill about a USD 10 billion gap that is arising due to higher outflows than estimated inflows. Pakistan’s current account deficit stands at USD 18 billion, while its foreign currency reserves are just over USD 10 billion, enough to cover two…

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Gujarat govt partners with US advocacy group for ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit

September 2, 2018 strong

The Gujarat Government has partnered with a top India-centric American advocacy group for the Vibrant Gujarat summit in January 2019, which is expected to be attended by some of the top American corporate leaders. John Chambers, chairman of US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF), will lead a high-level CEO delegation to the summit next year, a media release said here on Friday. Ahead of the summit, the USISPF will take out roadshows in the five cities of San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, New York and Washington DC, it said.A senior-level delegation, led…