By Niloufer Khan / Mumbai
Salman Khan is one of India's most bankable stars who has had five back-to-back hits since 2010. Salman Khan is that rare Bollywood star who has a huge fan following across the vast spectrum of Indian society. When his latest film Dabangg2 - sequel to a hugely successful film in 2010 - was released over Christmas, it was screened in more than 3,500 theatres and the cinemas were packed for days.
At an upmarket multiplex in the south district of the Indian capital, Delhi, the crowds included the usual middle-class English-speaking audiences as well as the residents of a neighbouring slum for whom the 350-rupee tickets could not have come cheap.
But his fame has brought with it a long-held image of a larger-than-life macho superstar who lives dangerously. Now, an Indian court has ruled that he should face the serious charge of culpable homicide for a hit-and-run incident in 2002. A trial for a lesser charge has rumbled on for many years - he denies the charges. Despite these setbacks, his fan base remains loyal and the hits have kept coming.
By Sumita Devi / Bangalore
‘Lock your fridge during simian visiting hours.’ ‘In case a monkey sits on your head, stay still as it will clear your scalp of lice.’ ‘Do not run away from the primate as it just wants to socialise.’ ‘The monkey is man’s ancestor so don’t be surprised to see it mating in public.’ These and other bizarre gems are the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) advice to panic- stricken citizens who called the civic body to help contain the monkey menace in the city.
By Ankita Karmarkar / Mumbai
A close link is being established between office renovation and the careers of some Maharashtra politicians. Despite taking the advice of the best Vaastu consultants, several ministers and leaders have lost their jobs post refurbishing. This theory is being fuelled by the ongoing renovation of Mantralaya, the administrative headquarters of the state which was gutted in a fire in June last year.
By Paagal Patrkaar / Delhi
Indian Rupee’s relentless fall against the US Dollar has claimed yet another victim. Pakistan based printing presses, which were earlier printing fake 500 and 1000 rupee Indian notes, have decided to stop printing the 500 denomination due to rising costs.
These currency notes were used by Pakistani government to fund terror in India. “The weakening of the Indian Rupee against the Dollar means it’s no longer financially viable for us to print 500 rupee notes,” said Yasin Anwar, governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.
By Sunder Lal / Sonpet
In a move to remove confusion while designing billboards for any political event e.g. rally, thanksgiving or just-like-that, the two biggest political parties of India have agreed to adopt a Unified Billboard Code (UBC). These design standards will be adhered to by the various national, state and district level organizations of these political parties.
Political leaders often suffer heartburn after finding their faces in smaller-than-expected sizes or even missing from the billboards put up during political events. This leads to weakening of the organizational fabric and, in some extreme cases, defection to the Aam Admi Party.
By Dr. Shruti Kumar / Hyderabad
10-15% Rise In Young Women Falling Prey To The Disease In South, according to a recent survey conducted by a renowned group of hospitals in Hyderabad. A latest survey mapping the trends of cardiovascular diseases in south India has revealed that there is an alarming 10-15% rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) among young women. A substantial 81% of the doctors surveyed felt that women are less proactive about getting diagnosis and treatment done compared to men and many doctors felt women choose to ignore symptoms of heart disease.
By Ramesh Reddy / Hyderabad
Salman arrived at the Hyderabad airport with his mystery girl, Lulia Vantur.To avoid media attention, the protective beau let her use his VIP ride, while he hopped into a cab. Of late, much has been written about Salman Khan and his newest lady-friend, Lulia Vantur. Reportedly, Sallu has been dating the Romanian beauty for a couple of years and if rumours are to be believed, is even contemplating tying the knot with her. Currently, Lulia is in India and according to reports, is staying with Salman’s parents in Mumbai.
Eye witnesses claim to have spotted the duo together many a times, but Sallu has always been careful about shielding his lady love from the public eye. But the cat-and-mouse game with the media finally came to an end for the duo on Thursday evening. Salman flew in to Hyderabad on Thursday to shoot for his forthcoming film, Mental. And guess who accompanied the actor to town?
None other than Lulia! The actor took an early evening flight to Hyderabad, to make his way to Ramoji Film City, where the shoot is being held. Though the duo initially walked out of the airport together, on spotting the waiting shutterbugs, they decided to exit separately.
By Bernard Mulwa / Nairobi
East Africa's top level business Nakumatt Holdings limited, an Indian owned family business is one of the largest in the retail industry and continues to expand and increase the range of goods and services and improve East Africa’s economy by creating more local employment opportunities across the East Africa region.
Initially it was establish and owned by the late Nemchand Shah Nemubhai who migrated to Kenya from India in 1947. The business was first registered in 1987, an enterprise strictly dealing with selling of mattresses in Nakuru, so its logo Nakumatt was found. Nakumatt revolution evolved from a modest mattresses business which was taken over by the late Nemubhai way back in 1978. The business soon started expanding its product offering from mere mattresses to FMCG and later consumer durables.
According to the Managing director of Nakumatt Holdings limited, Atul Shah Haku, said the first brand Nakumatt mega was opened in 1992 along the Uhuru Highway in Nairobi which was being run by the late father Nemchand Shah Nemubhai and two brothers Maganlal Shah, his sons and 60 employees.
The driving force for this business, Atul Shah said is the demand of retail market in Kenya, this is the secret behind his successful in doing business in Kenya.
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