‘s been no looking back since. The leggy beauty has been born and brought up in South Africa and after winning the calendar Himarsha Venkatsamy is used to setting the camera lens on fire. The stunning model won the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt in 2009 and therehunt, decided to make Mumbai her home. After making an appearance in I Hate Luv Storys, she is set scorch the screen as ‘Jhumpa’ in Roar: Tigers Of The Sundarbans, which is produced by Abis Rizvi and directed by Kamal Sadanah.
“I am a traveller at heart. Most people know about the Amazons but not many know about the Sundarbans. Being there was magical. We were literally at the mercy of Mother Nature. As for my role, Jhumpa is part of the jungle. I come from South Africa, a land famous for its wildlife. When I heard about the film, Jhumpa called out to me straight away, and I immediately felt connected to her. Shooting for this film has been one of the biggest adventures of my life. I’ve been thrown in crocodile infested water around four times! Abis and Kamal have been so supportive and helpful throughout this entire shoot and I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.”
Roar: Tigers Of The Sundarbans, produced by Abis Rizvi and directed by Kamal Sadanah, releases on October 31st.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) A researcher at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science here has become the first Indian to win the “Young Investigator Award” from a renowned international scientific organisation.
Inorganic chemistry researcher Abhishek Dey has been selected for this year’s honour by the Society of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines.
The society was formed in 2000 to highlight studies on the pigments (porphyrins and phthalocyanines).
Heme, the pigment responsible for the red colour of blood, is an example of porphyrin.
“It is an encouragement to carry out further research and good to see the community responding to our work,” Abhishek Dey told IANS.
Dey’s findings, which include a technique testing efficacy of Alzheimer’s drugs, have been consistently published in several international journals.
Every year the society recognises two young researchers, the other winner being Taku Hasobe from Japan.
The reception ceremony is scheduled during the International Conference on Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines (ICPP) in Istanbul later this year.
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Heme, the pigment responsible for the red colour of blood, is an example of porphyrin.
“It is an encouragement to carry out further research and good to see the community responding to our work,” Abhishek Dey told IANS.
Dey’s findings, which include a technique testing efficacy of Alzheimer’s drugs, have been consistently published in several international journals.
Every year the society recognises two young researchers, the other winner being Taku Hasobe from Japan.
The reception ceremony is scheduled during the International Conference on Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines (ICPP) in Istanbul later this year.
Kolkata, Oct 30 (PTI) The Bengali film industry is likely to get a shot in the arm with West Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan promising to promote Bengali films.
“I really would like to participate not as an actor but as someone who has a little more reach because of the language that I make films in. I would like to bring that expertise here and take the culture, literature and intellectual inputs from Bengal because I truly believe that this is the cultural hub of our country,” the superstar told reporters when asked about what his plans for Tollywood.
He said films are his forte and would like to do something for films made in Bengal.
“I would just take some time but I would do it. It is not my duty, its my privilege to do it,” the Bollywood star said.
Khan, who is celebrating the record-breaking box office success of his latest release ‘Happy New Year’, said it is unfortunate that some people think of him as being repetitive.
“I often read articles about how I keep doing the same thing. It’s unfortunate because I can’t explain people that it’s not the same thing. I feel very deeply about what I do and I try to turn it around and make light of what I do because I don’t think everyone wants to know the process that I go through as an actor.
“I reinvent myself every time,” SRK said and asked his fans to expect the unexpected from him.
“Please expect the unexpected from me. I try my best every time and give the unexpected for the love of the people.
I always try to be a little different and try to be little unexpected so that people are intrigued and enjoy my work,” Khan said.
SRK said all he wants to do is to try to be an actor.
“That’s all. I just want to act.”
SRK, who built 8 pack abs for ‘Happy New Year’, is all praise for co-actor Sonu Sood, saying his physique inspires him.
“He is so disciplined about his eating, sleeping time.
He inspires me,” the superstar said.
India ranked a dismal 142 among the 189 countries surveyed for the latest (2015) World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” report, down two places from its position last year, reports fe Bureau in New Delhi. Singapore retained the top slot for the ninth year in a row and all of India’s BRICS peers except South Africa improved their rankings. Among India’s neighbours, only Bangladesh (173) and Afghanistan (193) fared worse.
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The bank’s functionaries stressed that since the cut-off date for the report was May 31, 2014, the drop in India’s ranking “is not connected in any way” with the Narendra Modi government. They also expressed confidence that, helped by steps taken by the new dispensation to cut red tape and improve administration, the country’s standing would improve significantly next year.
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India’s slippage was nevertheless unnerving, especially given the fact the country ranked a deplorable 186th when measured by the metrics of “Enforcing contracts” and 184th in the category of “Dealing with construction permits”.
The only category India improved significantly from its position in the previous report was “Protecting minority investors”, where India’s rank in the latest survey was a creditable 7, up 14 notches from a year ago.
In the 2014 report, India had 52.78 points and this year, it scored 53.97 points; yet, it dropped in the pecking order because others’ improvement was steeper.
Augusto Lopez-Claros, director, Global Indicators Group, Development Economics of the World Bank Group, said: “It is absolutely true that the new government of Mr Modi has made it very clear that they see the creation of a better investment climate and a more business friendly environment in India a top priority. However, it is important to remember that the new Government did not come into office until the second half of May.”
Singapore with 88.27 points occupies the top position in the ease of doing business followed by New Zealand, Hong Kong, Denmark and South Korea. Among other major countries, the US has been ranked seventh (the same as the previous year) while the UK improved to eighth slot from 7th last year. China was ranked 90 (against last year’s 93) while Sri Lanka (99), Nepal (108), Indonesia (114), Maldives (116), Bhutan (125), and Pakistan (128) got higher rankings than India in the latest survey.
Margao: I-League winners Bengaluru FC made a perfect start to their Durand Cup campaign as they defeated defending champions Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in the opening match of Pool C quarter-final league on Thursday.
Bengaluru, who led 2-0 at half time, scored through Sunil Chhetri (6th minute) and Evgeneson Lyngdoh (38th).
Mohammedan Sporting pulled one back through Alfred Jayran in the 66th minute.
Bengaluru FC, who had the lion share of exchanges, created several chances and could have won by bigger margin had it not been for rival keeper Arnab Das Sharma, who brought off good saves to deny Evgeneson Lyngdoh, substitutes Sean Rooney and CK Vineeth.
Bengaluru, who played three friendlies in China during their pre-season training, dominated the first half and held the midfield superiority.
They shot into the lead when Chhetri intercepted a wrong back pass from defender Gaur Naskar, before beating Das Sharma from close.
They continued to attack the rival box and could have doubled the lead had Robin Singh directed his shot on target.
Once his header was also saved by defender Irfan Khan on the goal line.
Bengaluru, after these close misses, increased the lead in the 38th minute when a move from the middle by Chhetri saw him relay the ball to Thoi Singh on the right, who sent a cross into the box for Lyngdoh to volley in into the far corner of the net.
Changing over, they continued to miss chances with substitute K Udanta Singh twice failing to score as he first shot out and then the rival keeper made a diving save.
Mohammedan Sporting, who failed to get a clear look at the rival goal in the first half, came with occasional forays in the second half and pulled one back when substitute Bijay Maddi laid a pass to Alfred Jayran on top of the box. Jayran got the better of a rival player and produced a shot that hit the post and went in.
New Delhi: A sound thrashing of Chennaiyin FC having boosted their confidence, Delhi Dynamos would look to take forward the momentum when they clash with NorthEast United FC in their Hero Indian Super League fixture here tomorrow.
After two consecutive draws, Delhi notched up their first win of the tournament on October 25 by drubbing the Chennai side 4-1 through three spectacular goals and another from the penalty spot to the huge delight of home fans and coach Harm van Veldhoven.
The Dutch coach talked about his attacking brand of football and goals that would come by before the tournament but he was finding it difficult to answer questions after his side could get just two goals in the first two matches.
Now that his players have tasted their first victory with four goals against a quality side like Chennaiyin, who have come after winning their first two matches, Veldhoven is expected to maintain the tempo tomorrow also.
NorthEast, however, would be a tough team to beat, having won two out of four matches (one match a draw and the other a loss) they have played so far and now at second spot in the league table with seven points. They have also come here on a high after defeating Mumbai City FC 2-0 in their first away match.
Delhi, on five points and fourth in league table, will have another reason to win tomorrow’s match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as after this they will be on the road for three games before returning home for their November 13 contest against FC Goa.
Veldhoven is likely to stick to the starting lie-up that played against Chennaiyin FC but Brazilian Gustavo Dos Santos, who scored a goal just after coming onto the field in the 89th minute through a solo effort, could be given more playing time.
The midfield trio of Hans Mulder, Bruno Herrero and Steven Dias did a commendable job by controlling the middle of the park for Alessandro Del Piero, Shylo Malswamtluanga and Mads Junker to look for goals.
Former India international Dias found his touch in his first start in the tournament as he supplied the inch-perfect floater for Junker to score a spectacular goal through a diving header.
The Delhi side could also be looking for Del Piero to finally come to the party as the Italian legend is yet to stamp his class in the three matches he has played so far.
NorthEast, on the other hand, are a balanced side with few well-known international and national stars. They have, however, shown that they can go a long way by beating Kerala Blasters and Mumbai City FC and holding FC Goa.
Their attack will once again revolve around former Marseille player Sergio Contreras Pardo of Spain, better known as Koke.
NorthEast defence was impressive against Mumbai City FC with 36-year-old former Spain international Joan Capdevilla marshalling the backline with aplomb to deny their opposition any goal in the first half. The NorthEast side then made a remarkable turnaround in the second half to strike twice and win the match.
It will have to be seen tomorrow how Delhi’s attacking brand of football is able to breach the NorthEast defence.
NorthEast are also expected to have a sizeable chunk of their supporters from among Delhi-based youngsters from the eight states of that region of the country.
New Delhi: Delhi boy Rohan Gandotra has been chosen to play the malelead in Ashotush Gowariker’s TV debut show ‘Everest’.
Rohan will play Aakash Joshi, a dare-devil journalist, on the show and will be seen making a documentary on the highest mountain range. The actor has been selected from over 200 people to play the role of Aakash Joshi and had to undergo around seven look tests along with an acting and rigorous mountaineering workshops.
“I was working in Delhi after completing my Bachelors in Computers and somewhere I was not enjoying doing what I was doing, that is when I decided to try my hand at modelling and started off doing print ads in Delhi.
“It was during this time that I was called for an audition by Ashutosh sir’s team and was later finalized to play the role of Aakaash Joshi. It has been a challenge for me and a lifetime opportunity too. It’s been almost one and half years that I have shifted base to Mumbai and there has been no looking back.” Rohan said in a statement. ‘Everest’ will air on Star Plus from November 3.
Delhi BJP today kept its cards close to chest on its future strategy, saying a decision to form the government in the national capital will be taken only after a formal invitation is received from the LG.
The reaction from the party came after Centre today told the Supreme Court that President Pranab Mukherjee has given his consent to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung’s proposal to invite BJP to form the government in the national capital.
“We will take a decision at an appropriate time once LG invites us to form the government,” Delhi BJP Chief Satish Upadhyay told reporters here today.
The state unit chief refused to divulge much on the issue and merely said that their stand has not changed and remains what it has been for the last three months.
The BJP has been officially maintaining that it will take a decision on government formation in Delhi after getting an invite from the Lt Governor.
Upadhyay also said that the BJP has sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over his allegations that the BJP was planning to create 5000 fake votes in each Delhi Assembly constituency.
“On one hand there is politics of development, on another some are doing politics of allegations, putting out false tweets because their support base is dwindling. We have sent a notice to Mr Kejriwal because whatever he says is unsubstantiated,” he said.
He also accused Kejriwal of doing “divisive politics” over the issue of the Trilokpuri violence.
Jung last month had sent a report to the President seeking permission to invite BJP to form government in Delhi.
In the report submitted last month, Jung gave a detailed analysis of the political situation and underlined the need to have an elected government in the city which is under President’s Rule since February 17 following resignation of the Aam Aadmi Party government which was in power for 49 days.
The Election Commission on Saturday had announced bypoll to three assembly constituencies on November 25 but if the Lt Governor dissolves the assembly then the bypolls will not take place.
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