Romanch Mehta Celebrates Birthday

Romanch Mehta celebrates birthday with his family after a gap of 12 years

After a gap of 12 years, Romanch Mehta, last seen as Manek in Sony Entertainment Television’s Chhanchhan, celebrated his birthday with his family yesterday (15 September 2013). The actor tells us, “After Chhanchhan went off-air on 13 September (2013), I decided to take a small break from work and get back home. The thought of going back home also came in as I hadn’t celebrated my birthday with my family since the last 12 years. Therefore I got here at Halwadi (his home town near Nainital).”

This birthday definitely turned out to be one of the most memorable so far for the artiste, but it came at an emotional time with Chhanchhan just going off-air. “Not just me, but my entire team had an emotional connect with the show. Naturally, I felt bad when it went off-air. It’s very difficult to find a team that bonded so beautifully; I will miss them all,” observed the actor.

Does this mean that Romanch will stay in touch with his co-stars of the show? “Yes, I will definitely stay in touch as I believe in making healthy relationships. In fact, recently when we (girlfriend Sangeeta Kapure and him) had to immerse our Ganpati, we did not go alone; we made it a point to go along with our friends Gurmeet (Choudhary) - Debina (Bonerjee), Saurabh Pandey and Moonmoon Dutta who all had got idols of Ganpati in their respective houses.” Furthermore, Romanch also celebrated his birthday on the sets of his show Chhanchhan on the last day of the shoot.

source:tellychakkar.com

Miss America, Nina Davuluri, has her roots in Vijayawada

The 24-year-old Miss New York is the first contestant of Indian origin to become Miss America

VIJAYAWADA: Nina Davuluri was on Sunday night crowned Miss America-2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The 24-year-old Miss New York is the first contestant of Indian origin to become Miss America. Nina's family hails from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh and the city is busy celebrating Nina's victory. Her maternal grandmother V Koteshwaramma, who runs the Montessori group of institutions was elated at her grand daughter's feat. Her mother Shiela Ranjani and her father Koteswara Chowdhary, both of whom are doctors, had migrated to the US in the early 80s and Nina was born and brought up in America.

Soon after the news of her being crowned broke early in the morning, the girl students at Montessori Mahila Kalasala celebrated her success. "I am not surprised. She is a dedicated person and I was always confident that she would go places," Koteswaramma said. The proud grandmother's residence at Moghalrajapuram wore a festive look on Monday morning as it was packed with visitors and family friends who had come to congratulate Nina's grandmother.

Nina grew up in a family of doctors. Apart from her parents, her maternal aunt and uncle are also doctors and so is her elder sister Meena, who is studying medicine in the US. Her paternal uncles are also doctors in the US. "In fact, Nina also wanted to pursue medicine and wanted to become a cardiologist. However, she has ended up winning the Miss America title," Koteswaramma said. According to her, Nina is a fan of Telugu films and Telugu culture and is trained in Kuchipudi and Bharatha Natyam.

Nina's father Koteswara Chowdary shifted to the US soon after his marriage in 1981 and went on to become a gynaecologist. Nina's mother Sheila Ranjani is continuing on the board of Montessori Kalasala as vice-president and visits the city at least once in two years. Nina herself came down to the city in 2007, soon after becoming first runners-up in Miss America's Miss Teen contest. However, except for Koteswaramma's close family circle, a very few in the city had heard of Nina till she was crowned Miss America. Recalling how her granddaughter struggled before achieving this success, Koteswaramma said Nina had to overcome two obstacles - asthma and obesity. "I can only say that Nina will not stop here," she said.

Nina was born at Syracuse in US but the family moved to Oklahoma when she was four and from there to Michigan in 2000. Nina's family is now residing in Fayetteville, where her father Koteswara Chowdary is a gynaecologist at St Joseph's Hospital. Nina is a graduate of brain behaviour and cognitive science from Michigan University. Earlier, a Vijayawada girl, Gadde Sindhoora had won the 'Femina Miss India' title and reached the Miss World semi-finals in 2005.

Katrina And Ranbir Enjoy Vacation In Dubai

'Satya 2' Trailer

'Satya 2' new trailer: How Mumbai underworld turned into a company Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says the sequel to his 1998 film 'Satya' is about a man who will reinvent the underworld. Varma took to the microblogging site Twitter to share information on 'Satya 2'. "'Satya' was a man who came in 1998, got into the underworld and died... 'Satya 2' is about a man who comes in 2013 to reinvent the underworld," he tweeted.


'Satya 2' is about a man who comes in 2013 to reinvent the underworld. Armed with the knowledge which he has acquired through research and study of mistakes made by all previous underworld dons, he starts a new underworld company which operates just like any corporate organization. He also develops ways to deal with the modern day policing methods. So 'Satya 2' is about a man whose thinking starts where earlier dons' thinking ended.

Ashton Agar breaks 111-year record in Ashes

Australia's Ashton Agar today broke a 111-year record during the second day of the first Ashes Test against England here at Trent Bridge. Scorecard The 19-year-old left-handed batsman became the first debutant in Test history to register a half century. He came agonisingly close to world record century but fell short by 2 runs. Agar was the top scorer in Australia's first innings which ended at 280 in 64.5 overs.

Agar made a 101-ball 98 with 12 fours and 2 sixes. He and Phil Hughes had a world record partnership of 163 runs for the 10th wicket. The crowd and players gave a standing ovation to Agar as he walked back to the pavilion after falling to a pull shot off Stuart Broad. It was heartbreak for the youngster having come so close to a historic hundred. However, his efforts with the bat gave Australia a 65-run first innings lead. 98 is also Agar's highest first-class score, bettering 71 not out. Before this match, he had played only 10 first-class matches. Australian Prime Minister called Agar's innings as "stunning, gutsy and agonising." He tweeted: "What a stunning, gutsy, agonising 98 from Ashton Agar in the Ashes Test."

The overall previous best by a No. 11 batsman in Tests was West Indies' Tino Best's 95 last year against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Warwick Armstrong, also of Australia was the previous highest scorer at No. 11 as a debutant with 45 not out. He had scored those runs against England in Melbourne in 1902. Agar, a specialist left-arm orthodox spinner, was handed debut by Australia on the opening day on Wednesday. He was given the Baggy Green Cap by former fast bowler Glenn McGrath.

Abortion Bill Passed in Ireland

Historic abortion bill passed in Ireland; MPs vote 127 to 31 in favour

Ireland's Parliament has passed the historic and ground breaking pro-abortion bill. After 48 hours of negotiations, Irish MPs who spent all of Thursday and Friday night jostling over the highly controversial legislation finally pushed through the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill. Members of the Dail voted by 127 to 31 for the motion that will for the first time ever allow abortion in catholic Ireland.

Abortion services, however, will not be open for one and all. The bill allows abortions only when a pregnant woman's life is under threat due to the pregnancy or if she is suicidal. The bill was introduced after Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar died in hospital in Galway in 2012 after being denied a termination. An inquest was told that Savita was denied abortion twice because Ireland "is a catholic country."

Savita was 17 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to hospital in Ireland on October 21 and died later from septicaemia and a rare strain of E coli, four days after she lost her baby. An inquest revealed an abortion would have actually saved the 31-year-old Indian dentist. The victory is being attributed single handedly to Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny who despite facing the biggest in-party revolt and threats of social ostracization by the Church went ahead with the legislation.

Ireland's European affairs minister Lucinda Creighton who is the most senior member of Kenny's party voiced concerns against the bill and voted against it. She now faces permanent expulsion from the Fine Gael parliamentary party. It has been 21 years since a judgement was passed in 1992 by the Supreme Court in Dublin - is now famously known as case X, which said abortion should be allowed if there was a threat to the mother's life, including suicide.

The case involved a 14-year-old rape victim who became pregnant and was refused permission by Irish authorities to travel to the UK for an abortion. However successive Irish governments have failed to garner courage to go ahead with the legislation due to strong protests from anti-abortion groups fearing a backlash. The Fine Gael-Labour coalition government is the first in over two decades to attempt to bring in a legislation introducing abortion. Catholic bishops have branded changes to Ireland's strict abortion regime as morally unacceptable saying "if approved would make the direct and intentional killing of unborn children lawful in Ireland."

Ram Charan turns vegetarian for his dog, Brat

Actor Ram Charan, we discovered, has recently turned vegetarian. And no, this has nothing to do with health or lifestyle reasons. He spoke exclusively to us about his reason for turning vegetarian.

"I got a dog as a gift from my wife Upasna, on my birthday on March 27 this year. The first time I saw this pup, there was a sense of comfort and positive vibe instantly. When my wife asked me what we should name him, without thought, I immediately said, 'Brat'."

Brat was the name of my earlier pet, a black Labrador, whom I loved immensely. we had many dogs in the family, but this was the only one I connected with. Sadly, I lost him six years ago due to my negligence. He was with me for 18 months. Usually, I would always have him on leash. but that morning, I went for a jog at 3am, leaving him unleashed thinking he would be safe at that hour. But unluckily, a car ran over him. he died in my arms."

"It's been six years, but I hadn't gotten over Brat. But when I saw my current Brat, after all these years, I felt an instant connection. since I named this pup Brat after my old Labrador, I am anxious. I don't want anything to happen to him because of me."

"Recently, Brat sustained a fracture and we had to get a rod inserted in his leg. It was devastating for me to watch him in pain. I just wanted him to get well soon and took a mannat that till he was up and running, I would give up non-vegetarian food. His rod was removed a few days back, but I am waiting for him to recover fully and run again. I will give up anything for him to be fine."

Orlando Shaw biggest deadbeat dad : VIDEO

Orlando Shaw, 33, has been sued by the 14 mothers of his 22 children in Nashville court.

VIDEO: Tennessee man who fathered 22 children by 14 women sued for child support; ‘I was young an ambitious and I loved women’ Orlando Shaw, 33, could be headed to prison if he is unable to pay child support, according to a Nashville court. For years, the state of Tennessee has paid more than $7,000 per month to care for his children, according to a local report.

Meet America's biggest deadbeat dad.
A Tennessee man who has fathered a whopping 22 children by 14 different women has been pulled into court for unpaid child support.
Orlando Shaw, 33, of Nashville, told local News Channel 5 he'd lost count of how many kids he had by how many mothers – he mused he'd fathered "roughly" 18 kids with 17 women – but there was no way he'd ever be able to support them.
"To be honest with you, don't nothing come to a dreamer … I go everywhere looking for a job, where am I going to get one with my lengthy record?" Shaw told the station, referring to a criminal record that has made it hard for him to land work.

"I'm just hoping one day I'll get lucky and might scratch off the numbers or something. I play the hell out of the Tennessee lottery," he said.
"They're my kids, I love my kids and I could (not) care less what anybody else thinks about it," he added.
With the help of the state's child support services, Shaw's exes sued him for years of unpaid child support, the station reported.
So far, the state has been covering his tab, amounting to more than $7,000 a month to feed and clothe his massive brood.

Child Support Court Magistrate Scott Rosenberg told News 5, "How do we apply our child support guidelines to this many children in this many households?"
News 5 said Shaw would probably go to jail if he couldn't pay.
Shaw said he didn't regret having so many children, but was thinking about getting "fixed," or having a vasectomy.
"I was just young and ambitious and I loved women. You can't knock no man for loving women," he said.
"What I didn't know, when I turned 33, everything I that did from 16 to 18 is biting me now."
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IPL spot-fixing scandal: Vindoo Dara Singh says he betted on behalf of Chennai Super Kings owner Gurunath Meiyappan, claim sources

Reacting to the scandal, Sports Minister Jitendra Singh today said, "These are moral issues, people need to think for themselves."

Chennai/Mumbai: Actor Vindoo Dara Singh has told The Mumbai Police yesterday visited the Mr Meiyappan's home in Chennai as part of their investigations into the spot-fixing scandal. But Mr Meiyappan was not home and the police team affixed summons to his door. One of Mr Meiyappan's managers accepted the summons on his behalf.

Mr Meiyappan has been asked appear before investigators of the Mumbai Crime Branch between 11 am and 5 pm today. Mr Meiyappan, however, has sought more time and will appear before the police only on Monday, sources said.

Police sources claim Mr Meiyappan will be confronted with Vindoo to verify his claims.

Police sources say that they have also intercepted several "friendly" phone conversations between the actor and Mr Meiyappan. Immediately after one of these calls, the police sources allege, Vindoo called up a bookie. The police had yesterday emphasized that they have no confirmation as yet that the Chennai Super Kings CEO has any links to alleged betting or spot-fixing in the IPL.

Vindoo had also named some Bollywood personalities, according to sources. Vindoo was arrested on Tuesday. He is accused of having links with bookies allegedly involved in spot-fixing.  He has been charged with cheating and forgery and will be in police custody till today.

Preity Zinta creates ruckus at Airport?

dimpled beauty Preity Zinta who is usually very sweet and polite lost her temper and created a ruckus at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport after she was denied permission to board a flight for being too late.

Aishwarya Rai at Cannes 2013 Photos

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the red carpet for AMFAR-The Ultimate Gold Collection, wearing an exquisite gold saree designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Gold accessories, nude makeup and an updo completed her look. We thought Ash's last appearance at Cannes would be impactful, but this over-the-top look leaves much to be desired. Actress Aishwarya Rai arrived at the screening of Behind the Candelabra in a teal gown with her hair worn up at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes. Take a look at Aishwarya's red carpet choices at Cannes.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her second red carpet appearance in a stunning Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla embroidered gown at the screening of Blood Ties at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes. Aishwarya Rai in a stunning Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla embroidered gown at Cannes. Aishwarya Rai in a stunning Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla embroidered gown at Cannes. Aishwarya Rai poses for portraits in a black pant suit at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes. Minimal makeup and red lips completed her look. Aishwarya Rai poses for portraits in a black pant suit at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes. Minimal makeup and red lips completed her look. The actress went traditional in Sabyasachi's black saree for the evening gala that celebrated 100 years of Indian cinema.

Aishwarya teamed hair accessory and danglers with the gold embroidered saree as she made her way to the screening of Bollywood anthology film 'Bombay Talkies'. Aishwarya Rai looked elegant as she made her much awaited entry to the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet in a black sequined Elie Saab gown. The 39-year-old Bollywood diva, who is on her eleventh visit to the festival, completed her look with open hair and minimal jewellery. Aishwarya, who has travelled with her 18-month-old daughter Aardhya at the festival, kept the tot away from the prying cameras by making a lone entry at the premiere of Carey Mulligan-Justin Timberlake starrer film 'Inside Llewyn Davis'. This will be Aishwarya Rai's 12th time on the red carpet at the French Riviera. She has become a fixture on the French Riviera over the years and Bollywood beauty Aishwarya does not disappoint in this fitted white shirt and black mermaid-style skirt. The former Miss World, has been a permanent Cannes attendee for many years, since her movie, Devdas screened at the Festival in 2002. Last year Aishwarya launched the film “Heroine” at Cannes but later stepped down from the project due to pregnancy. Kareena Kapoor has replaced her in the film. Aishwarya who completed a decade of representing cosmetics giant L'Oreal at the prestigious film festival last year, said that she was "happy" to have such beautiful company. Last year, the 39-year-old Bollywood actress looked stunning in an Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla ensemble.

She wore a gold embroidered sari and co-ordinating tailored jacket with Mandarin collar. She found international fame in the Hollywood film Bride and Prejudice, and Julia Roberts dubbed her as the world's most beautiful woman. But an unfortunate recent photograph that captured her with a double chin sparked a flurry of cruel criticism, with some even suggesting that she has a 'duty' to her fans to regain her pre-pregnancy figure. Aishwarya is the guest of honour at an event celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema. Last year, the actress received the second highest French civilian award "Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters" for her contribution to cinema and promoting Indo-French cooperation.

Salman Khan may Marry soon

Bollywood's most eligible bachelor Salman Khan is soon going to enter the married men's club. According to a report published in a tabloid the Dabangg Khan has a new girl in his life, with whom he's been spotted many times at Bandra hotel.

Supreme Court rejects Jagan's bail petition

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail petition of YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly called Jagan, in a case of disproportionate assets.

The apex court also cancelled the bail of Mr. Reddy’s auditor Vijay Sai Reddy and directed him to surrender by May 30, CBI counsel Ashok Bhan told reporters outside the Supreme Court.

The court also rejected the bail plea of industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad, an accused in the case.

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to complete its investigations in four months.

Mr. Jagan, a Lok Sabha member from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, was arrested by the CBI on May 27 last year.

NSUI leader Suraj Thakur suspended for allegedly dancing naked at a party in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Suraj Singh Thakur, the Mumbai chief of National Students Union of India (NSUI), has been suspended for allegedly dancing naked at a party function in the Mumbai suburb of Kandivili last month.

Reports on Tuesday stated that Thakur was drunk during a function and was caught on camera allegedly dancing naked at the NSUI camp held in Kandivili on April 14.

Thakur, who had been re-elected as NSUI president in December 2012, was suspended on Monday after the matter came to fore.

However, it is still unclear as to what made Thakur and two other NSUI office bearers do it.

Sources claim that there may have been a ragging of sorts with seniors asking the new entrants to button down.

The video of Thakur allegedly dancing naked was uploaded on YouTube and was trending, but it has now been removed from the website.

Beside Thakur, the NSUI national president has also suspended two other office bearers, who were also drunk at that time and caught shaking their leg with him.

Thakur shot to fame after he led vociferous protests against the book by Rajiv Gandhi's alleged killer A G Perarivalan in May 2011.

The NSUI is the students' wing of the Congress and the party has taken the matter very seriously. According to reports, Suraj Singh Thakur and two other NSUI office bearers could be expelled from the organisation after proper verification of the matter.

Trisha Krishnan Reallife Photos, Profile

Trisha Krishnan Reallife Photos, Profile (Biography)
Trisha Krishnan turns 30 today!

Trisha was born in Chennai to Uma and Krishnan on May 4, 1983.
She did her schooling from Sacred Heart Matriculation School and aspired to be a criminal psychologist. (Although, doesn't she look like the cutest criminal here?)

She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ethiraj College.

Trisha won Miss Salem and Miss Madras contests in 1999.

Her first screen appearance was in singer Falguni Pathak's music video as Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia's friend.
Trisha’s first big screen debut was in an un-credited role as Simran's friend in Jodi.
Her first role as a full-fledged heroine was in Mounam Pesiyadhe directed by Ameer, opposite Suriya.
Dubbing artiste Savitha Reddy is Trisha’s voice in most of her films.
Her Brahmin girl act in Samy opposite the handsome Vikram won her a lot of fans.
Trisha’s Telugu debut Varsham opposite Prabhas catapulted her into the big league instantly and won her the Filmfare award.
Ghilli opposite Vijay was one of Trisha’s most biggest hits in Kollywood.
Prabhudeva’s Telugu directorial Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana opposite Siddharth was a huge blockbuster and won her the second Filmfare award and the Nandi award.
She starred alongside the much older Chiranjeevi in Stalin.

Sainikudu saw her pairing up with Telugu heartthrob Mahesh Babu.
Trisha won over family audiences and her third Filmfare award with Selvaraghavan’s Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule in which she was cast opposite Venkatesh.
Her comic timing was much appreciated in Kireedom in which she was paired with Ajith.
Trisha’s film King with Nagarjuna was a blockbuster.
She won both, critical and commercial acclaim for her great performance in Radhamohan’s Abhiyum Naanum.

Gautham Menon’s cult classic Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya in which she was cast opposite Simbu is a milestone in Trisha’s career.
She starred opposite Kamal in Manmadhan Ambu which did moderately well at the box office.
Trisha made her Bollywood debut with Priyadarshan’s Khatta Meetha opposite Akshay Kumar in 2011.
Theenmaar saw Trisha pairing up with Pawan Kalyan for the first time.
Ajith and Trisha hit the jackpot at the box office with Mankatha
She has Boologam oppostite Jayam Ravi and Endrendrum Punnagai with Jiiva lined up for release this year.
Rumor mills are churning overtime about her supposed affair with the handsome Rana Daggubati and how his family is opposed to the relationship.
She lost her father to a heart attack last year.
Trisha is very close to her mother Uma who accompanies her to her shootings and functions.
Trisha has quite a few endorsements in her kitty including Fanta, Scooty and Vivel.
She is an avid supporter of animal rights and has worked extensively with PETA.

Trisha was adjudged Indian of the Year by NDTV under the Southern Star category.

Trisha’s mother Uma was supposedly offered several roles in films which she turned down to concentrate on Trisha’s career.
Trisha can converse fluently in Tamil, Hindi, French and English.
Beautiful and talented, Trisha career graph continues to grow in leaps and bounds and the pretty actress doesn't look like she's stopping anytime soon.
Here's wishing the darling Tollywood and Kollywood queen a very happy birthday!