California Fire Death Toll Rises To 63, Hundreds Still Missing

Authorities have reported seven more fatalities from a blaze in Northern California, bringing the total number of fatalities so far to 63 in the deadliest wildfire in state history. PARADISE: At least 63 people have been confirmed dead so far in the Camp Fire, which erupted a week ago in the drought-parched Sierra foothills 280 km north of San Francisco and now ranks as one of the most lethal single US wildfires since the turn of the last century. The cause of the fires are being investigated. Two electric utilities…

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Shamita Shetty to play dancer in a short film !

Shamita Shetty is all set to surprise the audience with her next offering, a short film based on dance. The actress, who is also known for her swift moves, is set to put her dancing shoes on for the short film. From tantalizing hits like Sharara Sharara to her alluring performances in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, she has always stunned viewers with her effortless and graceful dance moves. Based on the journey and struggle of a dancer, the short film has got Shamita excited to take on the challenging role, something…

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Saiyami Kher goes back to her roots for Mauli !

Saiyami Kher, who made a stellar debut with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya, is eagerly anticipating the release of her debut Marathi film, Mauli, starring Riteish Deshmukh. The gorgeous actress who will be sharing the screen space with Riteish for the first time in Mauli has gone back to her roots for her character in the movie. Interestingly, not many know that Saiyami is the granddaughter of yesteryear Marathi actress Usha Kiran and since Mauli is her maiden Marathi venture, she wanted to leave no stone unturned in striking the right…

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Aditya Roy Kapur to fulfil work Commitments before taking a Birthday break !

Aditya Roy Kapur who became a household name with Aashiqui 2, will turn a year old today (16th November). The talented actor has managed a day off from his busy schedule to spend some time with his family and friends. The actor sure has a good sense of time management! He was initially committed to shoot an endorsement campaign for three days, which would have wrapped up today evening. For him both family and work commitments are equally important and thus gave a solution to the brand team to pack…

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Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaja Kills Over 25 People In Tamil Nadu And Puducherry

Cyclone Gaja crossed Nagapattinam at 12.30 am on Friday and weakened around 8 am as it moved over land.Nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force are in Tamil Nadu and two in Puducherry since Wednesday. CHENNAI: The Severe cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’, which crossed Tamil Nadu’s coast early on Friday, has claimed 25 lives.’Gaja’ crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam, bringing with it heavy rain, and causing severe damage to communication and power infrastructure, mainly in Nagapattinam district. Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday announced…

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Demonetisation Was The Biggest Scam Since Independence: Rahul Gandhi

Elections for the 230 Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh will be held on November 28, and the results announced on December 11. SAGAR: Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that demonetisationwas the “biggest scam in the history of independent India”. Addressing a campaign rally for the November 28 Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, Gandhi said Modi does not talk about being a chowkidar of the country and of tackling corruption. After the note ban, Modi made honest and hardworking citizens to stand in queues outside banks, Congress President said. On November 8, 2016,…

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PM Modi Dares Congress To Make An ‘Outsider’ Party President For 5 Years

The second phase of polling in 72 seats, out of the 90-member Assembly, would be held on November 20 and counting of votes would take place on December 11. CHHATTISGARH: PM Modi has challenged the Congress party to appoint anyone but a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family as its chief, and have that leader complete a five-year term. Four generations of Congress ruled the nation and they should give an account of what they have done for the country, Modi said. PM Modi on Friday addressed a public rally in poll-bound…

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Smoking And Its Hazardous Effects

By: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey, Asstt. Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: Smoking is an extremely addictive habit that usually forms in the early teen years. People start smoking for a variety of different reasons. Some think it looks cool. Others start because their family members or friends smoke. So, more or less , smoking becomes a fashion now a days. “Smoking doesn’t make you cool, sorry…..” Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke that causes smokers to continue to smoke. Addicted smokers need enough nicotine over a day to ‘feel normal’ – to satisfy cravings…

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