Francis Gonsalves

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Ranbir is a travel junkie

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After playing a rockstar, a college student and a mute lover, Ranbir Kapoor will now be seen essaying the role of travel buff for his film, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The actor will play a charming travel buff, Bunny, who is a videographer with a travel channel — a dreamer and a wanderer who has a hunger for travel and exploring the world.

SLB makes Akki play Gabbar

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Team Rowdy Rathore is back with their next venture titled Gabbar. The film, that is a remake of Tollywood blockbuster Ramanna, will be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and feature Akshay Kumar in the title role. SLB has roped in one of the most popular directors in the South, Krish to helm the project.

SC allows translocation of Asiatic lions to MP

The Supreme Court today allowed trans-location of Asiatic lions from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh, saying the species is under threat of extinction and needs a second home.

D.U. unites for love of sports

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The sporty students of Delhi University got a chance to show their energy on the field at the “Delhi University Mini Olympic Sports Meet - 2013” organised by the NSUI. The week-long sports meet that began on Monday aims to promote sports among the youngsters.

Pray from the heart

A wealthy woman tourist from the West was admiring a native’s necklace. “What’s it made of?” she inquired. The native replied, “Alligator’s teeth.” Amused, the tourist asked, “So I guess it’s as valuable for you as pearls are for us?” “Not quite,” replied the native, “Anyone can open an oyster.”

VVIP helicopter deal: Orsi quizzed by Italian magistrate

Former Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi was questioned by an Italian magistrate on Wednesday in connection with allegations that kickbacks to the tune of Rs 362 crore were paid in India to bag VVIP helicopter deal.

The Pontiff’s grace

My strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of my ministry, for which both strength of mind and body are necessary.” Pope Benedict XVI’s unexpected announcement to relinquish papal office makes me reflect on the dynamics of power and authority.

‘I will not quit TV’

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Pariva Pranati, a known name on television, recently got her big break in Bollywood with the Aamir Khan-starrer, Talaash. She plays Soniya Kapoor, wife of superstar Armaan, played by Vivan Bhathena. Though Pariva is looking to star in more films this year she does not plan to leave television.

Educate with love

Bosco was his surname, and John his name. Fondly called “Don Bosco”, this educator has catalysed the birth of thousands of institutions in 130 countries, worldwide. Indeed, Don Bosco (1815-1888) — whose feast is celebrated on January 31 — could give us a few tips in times when we’re critically evaluating our educational establishments.

Educate with love

Bosco was his surname, and John his name. Fondly called “Don Bosco”, this educator has catalysed the birth of thousands of institutions in 130 countries, worldwide. Indeed, Don Bosco (1815-1888) — whose feast is celebrated on January 31 — could give us a few tips in times when we’re critically evaluating our educational establishments.

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