Viral video classic: Watch flying parathas at a small hotel in Velankanni

November 22, 2015, 12:50 am

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Several videos of flying parathas have been shot over the years without even a single of them missing target.(Video below)

November 22, 2015, NewsCrunch

Velankanni, a small town in Tamil Nadu, is on tourist map for two reasons. First, the church of Mother Mary draws a following of faithful from all over south India.

Second, a local hotel had gone viral a few years ago after its workers were caught on camera throwing and catching parathas with amazing precision.

A video shows a worker rolling parathas and then throwing them to his colleague, who is a few feet away. The other man catches and cooks it. The action takes place nonstop and you see an uninterrupted flight of parathas through the air.

The place is identified as Bhaskar Hotel near the beach. Several videos of flying parathas have been shot over the years without even a single of them missing target.

Video: Watch flying paratas at a small hotel in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu

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Upset over his mother's refusal to come to fetch him, Pak boy Ramzan retreating into a shell

November 22, 2015, 3:15 am

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November 22, 2015, NewsCrunch

Ramzan, the boy from Pakistan, who is stranded at an NGO-run shelter in Bhopal, is upset that his mother refused to come to India to fetch him.

Indian envoy T C A Raghavan met his mother Razia Begum in Karachi and invited her to come to India to visit her son and take him back, if Pakistan could prepare his travel papers by then.

But she refused the invitation saying as a Muslim she did not feel safe in India.

Her refusal has hit Ramzan hard. The 15-year-old boy, who had adjusted to his life in Bhopal shelter home, has stopped playing with his friends, become quiet and irritable, reports The Indian Express.

As he has dropped out of school, he is pretty much alone in the day when his friends go to classes.  He kills time staring disinterestedly at a  general knowledge book or keeping his eyes fixed on TV.

An NGO official spoke to is father in Bangladesh, who also refused to come, and also said he he lost Ramzan's passport.

For Ramzan to go back to his country quickly as he desperately wants to, the diplomats of both the countries need to match their steps.

While India wants his mother to come here, Pak officials say it will be easier is R is taken to his country by Indian officials. They say MEA has not responded to a letter sent by them in this on the issue, reports The Hindu.

Jaipur police turn art critics, force removal of plastic cow installation - say it is not art

November 22, 2015, 6:35 am

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After police made Jaipur art summit organisers dismantle the plastic cow installation, protesters worshiped it

November 22, 2015, NewsCrunch

Jaipur police forced organizers of Third Jaipur Art Summit at Jawahar Kala Kendra to dismantle a plastic cow installation saying it hurt sentiments of people.

The cow made of  styrofoam had been floated at a  height of 50 feet in air with the help of a hot air balloon.

Two artists, Anish Ahluwalia and Chitan Upadhyay, who protested police action, were also reportedly detained at Bajaj Nagar station. However, police said the artists had been only called to the station to explain that the art object was sending a wrong message.

Media reports also quoted Station House Officer (SHO) of Bajaj Nagar police station Mahendra Gupta saying the installation was not art and was sending a wrong message.

The art work titled The Bovine Divine was made by noted artist Siddharth Kararwal to caution people against carelessly discarding plastic as they were proving to be detrimental to the animals especially cows, which ate them.

After the installation was dismantled and kept in a room, members of a right wing group gathered at the venue to protest. They pulled out the cow, garlanded and worshiped it, while chanting “Gai humari mata hai” and “Gau mata zindabad”.

Suraj Soni, the Jaipur coordinator of People for Animals, who objected to the art work told The Hindu that the plastic cow had been hung by its neck.

"I found it disrespectful because it looked like the cow had been hanged to death. Also, there was no slogan accompanying the art work and one could easily misconstrue the installation as a portrayal of cruelty on animals.”

The Bovine Divine - the controversial plastic cow installation being brough down

Touching story of how Pulkit Samrat's ex-wife Shweta Rohira became Salman Khan's rakhi sister (With video)

November 22, 2015, 7:34 pm

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As a kid, Shweta had barged into Salman Khan's house and offered to tie a rakhi (video below)

November 23, 2015, NewsCrunch

Shweta Rohira is in news over her unfortunate divorce from TV star Pulkit Samrat,  whom she married last November in Goa.

The estranged couple had been living separately for sometime now after Pulkit shifted to Delhi to be with his parents.

They had personal differences and would reportedly indulge in noisy fights frequently even drawing complaints from neighbours. Pulkit's rumoured proximity with Yami Gautam also seems to have contributed to the discord.

Their marriage drew attention last year as Salman Khan performed kanyadhaan to give away Shweta Rohira, his rakhi sister.

Salman Khan was busy at the time with his other sister Arpita's wedding. But he still made it a point to fly to Goa to take part in the ceremony.

During the wedding Pulkit had shared the story of how Shweta and Salman Khan had built a strong bond over  the years.

As a kid, Shweta had barged into Salman Khan's house and offered to tie a rakhi. Salman Khan had asked her if she was serious, she would have to do it every year.

Since then Shweta has been tying rakhi to him without fail and become close to he family over time.

A former freelance journalist, Shweta runs her own boutique in Mumbai.

Video: Watch Salman Khan performing kanyadhaan at 

In new viral video, Obama talks about growing old, how other leaders colour their hair - while he does not

November 22, 2015, 8:41 pm

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Obama joked that his feelings were hurt on being called old (Video below)

November 23, 2015, NewsCrunch

During an interaction with a young TV audience in Malaysia, US president Obama was at his best.

The discussion, which has him commenting on growing old and how other leaders colour their hair, has gone viral.

It starts with a question from a Malaysian student who  asks Obama on how he saw the role of youth shaping up as he himself grew old.

Obama joked that his feelings were hurt on being called old. He said he had grayed in office and did not colour his hair unlike other leaders.

He also added that he would not name them though the reference  was obviously to Russian President Putin.

Video: Obama talks about growing old, how other leaders colour their hair 

WATCH: Student tells President Obama he's "aging toward a very senior life": "You hurt my feelings!" the President responded.
Posted by ABC News Politics on Friday, November 20, 2015

Censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to sanskaari Bond - 'Few thousand people on Twitter don't know what India is'

November 22, 2015, 9:13 pm

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Nihalani describes India as a land where people put Gangajal on their face. Youtube grab

November 23, 2015, NewsCrunch

Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has dismissed the uproar on cuts made to the new James Bond movie  Spectre saying a few thousand people on Twitter did not know about the real India.

After the Censor Board edited the kissing scenes, a massive Twitter trend #sanskaaribond had emerged lampooning the censorship, triggering even international media coverage.

Speaking to Mumbai Mirror, Pahlaj Nihalani said a few thousand people on Twitter did not know what India was.

He described India as a land where people put Gangajal on their face. "Aap chahte ho aise desh mein sab free ho?" he asked.

Pahlaj Nihalani blamed the uproar on wrong media reporting, which was  picked up by social media. He also said the Bond movies released before had also been censored but without causing any controversy.

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Economic Times reports Smriti Irani made unusually high recommendations to Kendriya Vidyalaya admissions - she says ET reporter has agenda, lying

November 22, 2015, 10:21 pm

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Smriti Irani has taken on the media similarly in the past as well.

November 23, 2015, NewsCrunch

Union Minister Smriti Irani continued with her frosty relations with media by launching a fullscale attack on an Economic Times reporter on Monday.

ET had carried a report stating Smriti Irani had made 5,100 recommendations to admissions at Kendriya Vidyalaya schools, a four-fold jump from her predecessors.

It also note that the government was looking into why only 3,000 of these recommendations had been honoured. The report filed by Anubhuti Vishnoi was based on an unnamed source, who had attended a board meeting on October 30.  

In an adjoining opinion column ET had criticised Smriti Irani for continuing the patronage system despite Modi calling for a professional approach in governance.

Taking offense Smriti Irani accused Anubhuti Vishnoi of lying and having an agenda. By tweeting, she said, she was making her contempt for the report public. She also added that readers like her had stopped subscribing to ET because of reporters like Anubhuti Vishnoi.

Smriti Irani has taken on the media similarly in the past as well. When The Hindu reported that the government had made a U-turn on German language, she tweeted saying she did not expect the newspaper to report truth.

The audience at an Aaj Tak show revolted after she paraphrased a question from anchor suggesting it was sexist in nature.

Smriti Irani's response to Economic times report on Kendriya Vidyalaya admissions

@anubhutivishn All admissions r recorded as per requests frm MPs across parties+Bpl families. Ur source based lie as usual ignores facts.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 23, 2015

@anubhutivishnoi it is bcoz of journalists like u dat a reader like me has stopped subscribing to ET.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 23, 2015

@samirkumar_ her agenda is to do a source based headline n then put in 2 lines depicting dat she carried our version.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 23, 2015

@sundarbandar not in a spot Sir. As Chairperson of the board I followed procedure. This is not d 1st time Ms Vishnoi has followed an agenda

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 23, 2015

@anubhutivishnoi 2 line humari aur baaki ka version aapka. N by d way respect aap na bhi kare to koi farak nai padta.

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 23, 2015

@ruhitewari criticise all u want, don't lie

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 23, 2015

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1933 movie Karma holds record for longest Indian kiss on screen - Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai kissed for four minutes

November 23, 2015, 1:41 am

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Karma’s kissing record remains unbroken even after 81 years (video below)

November 23, 2015, NewsCrucnh

The Indian censor board has edited kissing scenes in Spectre saying they were too long.

But a movie made in 1933, Karma, had its lead pair Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai kissing for 4 minutes, a record that remains unbroken even after 81 years.

The film came after just two years of Alam Ara, which heralded the talkie era. It was also the first in Indiato feature an on-screen kiss, which created a stir with many orthodox elements protesting its impact on Indiaculture.

But the filmmakers justified the kissing scene saying the English and Hindi movie was meant for an international audience.

It also helped that the lead pair Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai had been married for 3 years when the movie released.

The story is about a princess (played by Devika Rani) ,who falls in love with a neighbouring prince (Himanshu Rai), against the disapproval of her father.

The movie was directed by Freer Hunt, who also wrote the screenplay along with Rai.

The movie had a runtime of 68 minutes and met with lukewarm reception despite the buzz it created.

Video: Watch Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai long kissing scene in Karma, 1933

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Kejriwal may be right, it was Lalu Prasad Yadav who pursued and nailed him with a hug (Watch video)

November 23, 2015, 3:07 am

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A video shows Delhi CM wary of getting too close to Lalu in Patna

November 23, 2015,

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clarified on Monday that it was the RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who had hugged him, and not the other way round.

Many of his detractors, including Yogendra Yadav and Shanti Bhushan, have criticised Kejriwal for the hug and show with Lalu at Patna. Delhi BJP has also put out posters showing photos of Kejriwal hugging Lalu.

AAP had criticised Lalu’s corruption in Bihar and Kejriwal himself had tweeted against it.

Kejriwal made the remarks at the party's National Council meet on Monday while seeking to defend his anti-graft credentials.

He said Lalu, who was on stage during Nitish Kumar's swearing in, hugged him and raised his hand.

Kejriwal insisted that he would continue to oppose Lalu’s corruption and dynastic politics.

A video of the event seem to vindicate what Kejriwal is claiming. It shows the Delhi CM wary of getting too close to Lalu, who pursues and nails him with a hug.

Video: Watch Lalu Lalu Prasad Yadav pursuing and giving Kejriwal a hug (ABP Live report)

Salman Khan rejects marriage proposal even from Deepika Padukone (Watch video)

November 23, 2015, 3:40 am

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A stung Salman started shouting in a shrill voice, saying “never” even if it was Deepika proposing him (video below)

November 23, 2015, NewsCrunch

Even a proposal from the likes of Deepika Padukone is not enough to get Salman Khan married.

Though in jest, Deepika dropped to her knees and proposed to Salman on the sets of Big Boss 9.

A stung Salman started shouting in a shrill voice, saying “never” even if it was Deepika proposing him.

Deepika was on Big Boss 9 to promote her upcoming movie Tamasha. Her co-star Ranbir Kapoor, who shares an uncomfortable relationship with Salman Khan was missing from the promo.

Ranbir is in relationship with Katrina Kaif whom Salman had dated earlier. Salman had not invited him for his sister Arpita’s wedding as well, last year.

Video: Watch Salman Khan rejecting marriage proposal from Deepika Padukone

.@deepikapadukone proposes to @BeingSalmanKhan on #BB9WithSalmanKhan! @SalmansSoldier@teamofsalman@BSKFanClubhttps://t.co/hQBU750tje

— COLORS (@ColorsTV) November 22, 2015

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November 23, 2015, 5:41 am

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Scrub Kolkata clean, erase its people and throw in intelligent camera work to capture its landmarks (Video below)

November 23, 2015, NewsCrunch

Kolkata the erstwhile capital of British India is well-known as City of Joy.

The description brings to mind imageries of Mother Theresa, human rickshaws, sea of masses, etched poverty, unruly politics, mega religion  - all soaked in history and cultural pride.

A time-lapse video from Jayanta Ghosh builds an opposite impression of Kolkata. Erase all the people, scrub the city clean and throw in intelligent camera work to capture its landmarks.

A different city emerges.

Video Review – Kolkata time-lapse, only monuments, no people around

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November 23, 2015, 7:53 pm

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Aamir addressed a room full of top journalists and senior politicians drawing applause almost continuously (video below)

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan came down heavily against growing intolerance in the country on Monday going to the extent of saying his wife Kiran wanted to move out of the country.

He said she was afraid of opening the newspapers and feared for the future of their child.

There was a growing sense of despondency and depression in him, he added. Aamir was referring to the incidents of violence in the last seven or eight months, which he described as alarming.  

The superstar was speaking at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards. He addressed a room full of top journalists and senior politicians from different parties drawing applause almost continuously.

Express scion Anant Goenka struggled to steer the conversation, but Aamir had come prepared to say what he wanted to.

While the media reports have highlighted Aamir’s comments on Kiran, his arguments were much more nuanced.

He supported artists returning awards saying everyone had a right to protest in any manner as long as it was non violent. The alarming number of incidents had prompted them to speak out, he said

He said people need assurance that the justice system worked to punish the guilty and elected representatives stood there to protect everyone.

When asked if he would become more articulate to represent moderate Muslims, he said as an Indian he would represent everyone not just Muslims.

“My birth may be in a Muslim household, but I speak for everyone,” Aamir said.

 Video: Watch Aamir Khan’s full statement Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards

Bhakt power aims economic boycott of Snapdeal after Aamir Khan speaks against intolerance

November 23, 2015, 9:01 pm

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People have been urged to uninstall app till Snapdeal drops Aamir as its brand ambassador

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

Bhakts started mobilising to boycott e-commerce player Snapdeal after its brand ambassador Aamir Khan hit out against growing intolerance in the country.

Addressing an audience of journalists during an awards function in New Delhi Aamir went to the extent to saying his wife Kiran wanted to leave the country fearing for the future of their child.

His comments outraged members of various right wing groups, who felt that the Bollywood  actor had shamed the country, which had given him stunning success and recognition.

They also pointed out that he had been married twice and both the times to Hindu women, and hence could not call the country intolerant.

In protest, they urged people to uninstall app till Snapdeal drops Aamir as its brand ambassador.

Snapdeal paid Aamir a reported Rs 4 to 5 crore in March to sign him up as its brand ambassador. Aamir has been associated with brands like Coca Cola, Samsung, Godrej, Tata Sky and Titan watches.

Snapdeal becomes target on Twitter after its brand ambassador Aamir Khan slams intolerance

@snapdeal I am frequent customer of ur but if @aamir_khan continues 2 b ur brand ambassador, i will stop shopping Aamir insulted my India

— Abhi Dahiya (@Abhi_D_) November 24, 2015

@snapdealभी देश के गद्दार आमिर के साथ है तो उसे हम बाईकाट करते हैं ।

— Manoj singh (@manojkumarobra) November 24, 2015

Dear @snapdeal, no purchases from your website until you remove @aamir_khan as brand ambassador; uninstalling your app

— Jai Bharat (@jaiswastika) November 24, 2015

@gautamthepower@tajinderbagga@snapdeal@aamir_khan snap deal pls remove anti national else we have to SLAPDEAL.

— Sanjay Sudhar Jha (@Jha_Sudhar) November 24, 2015

@gautamthepower@tajinderbagga@snapdeal@aamir_khan ...I also deleted the app..and @aamir_khan ..u r out of my adorable book..OPPORTUNIST🙏🏼

— Sachin Birewar (@Sachin_Birewar) November 24, 2015

#NoDealWithSnapdeal@snapdeal@aamir_khan. #AamirKhan How about you? pic.twitter.com/GiQgJ1TeVd

— Anshul Kalra (@anshulkalra08) November 24, 2015

@snapdeal@1kunalbahl Is India intolerant? If no then Y @aamir_khan as brand ambassador. Let him go to a tolerant country. #AamirKhan.

— Anil Basavaraju (@anilhbraj) November 24, 2015

Boycott @snapdeal till they drop @aamir_khan as their brand ambassador

— Sonia Sinha (@krishnpria) November 24, 2015

Snapdeal tu to gaya jaldi hata Amir ko nahin to.....tu market se jayega

— Shiv Kumar Agrawalla (@advska) November 24, 2015

@sans_kruti brilliant lets boycott movies and products they endorse @snapdeal@aamir_khan

— Sonia Sinha (@krishnpria) November 24, 2015

We request #snapdeal to remove Amir khan from their adds ...otherwise it will be difficult for the #intolerant Indians to buy their products

— anand sudhanshu (@ak47sudhanshu) November 24, 2015

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Like the car sex, Priyanka’s shower scene is also likely to get chopped on Indian TV (video below)

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

Eager to make her mark internationally Priyanka Chopra is going all out when it comes to enacting intimate scenes.

After the sex scene in car, Priyanka gets under a shower with her 'Quantico' co-star Jake McLaughlin.

Like the car sex, the shower steamy scene is also likely to get chopped on Indian TV.

Jake McLaughlin briefly romances Priyanka after the two meet on a flight. However, McLaughlin has a secret and is not the person he claims to be.

Quantico tells the stories of a bunch of young FBI recruits, who train on Quantico base in Virginia. One of the trainees will emerge as a sleeper terrorist who played a role in 9/11.

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Nothing has changed – Rajas used to have 10 bibis, what do you think they were doing? (video below)

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

A new video from Vipra Dialogues, Yes I mastrubate,  has a few women talking about the act.

…There are two universal facts about masturbation -  everyone does it and nobody talks about it..

… Don’t feel guilty – it is natural to make love to yourself… demolish myths.

….It is fun and healthy as long as it is done hygienically and without too many accessories.

You watch the six minute video a little skeptically, what’s point, where is it leading?

…Girls have sexual urges too, don’t expect them suppress anymore.

…Nothing has changed – Rajas used to have 10 bibis, what do you think they were doing.

Point taken. Like it or not, this is empowerment.

Video: Yes I mastrubate - It is fun and healthy as long as it is done hygienically

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Five union ministers looked on as Aamir Khan spoke on quit India – Did Arun Jaitley walked out in anger?

November 24, 2015, 3:00 am

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Aamir said his wife Kiran Rao was so upset, she even wanted to leave the country. Twitter pic

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

The controversial statements made by Aamir Khan was witnessed by five Union Ministers - Venkaiah Naidu, Najma Heptulla, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Arun Jaitley.

The ministers had been invited to the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards event on Monday in New Delhi, where Finance minister Jaitley had come as the chief guest.

Aamir Khan slammed the growing intolerance in the country and said his wife Kiran Rao was so upset, she even wanted to leave the country with her child.

None of the union ministers reacted to Aamir Khan’s comments though Jaitley was seen leaving when Aamir Khan was speaking.

It raised many an eyebrow and as The Telegraph reported, “…Jaitley walked out while Aamir was in full flow. It was unclear whether the finance minister had a prior appointment.”

As it turned out Jaitley indeed had a prior appointment and left on schedule. His departure, which looked abrupt, had nothing to do with Kiran wanting to quit India.

Before Express’s Ananth Goenka started  his session with Aamir Khan, he handed over the mike to Jaitley saying he would have to leave soon,  and asked for his response on celebrities speaking out on issues.

Jaitley said he had no problem with that as long as they were thoughtful and refrained from maverick speeches.

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Amy with Gray (before) and Melissa (after)

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

A decade old marriage between Amy Frary and Gray of Norfolk, England, survived despite the husband coming out as a transgender woman.

Gray now goes by the name Melissa.

The couple have three children, two from Amy’s previous relationship.

She was devastated and thought her marriage was over when Gray came out as Melissa. He said he had battled gender identity issues since the age of 12, when he started wearing his sisters’ clothes secretly. He decided to come out when he realised that he could not keep a lid on it any longer.

After he made his confession, Amy overcame her initial pain and decided to do whatever she could to keep her happy family together. She started going out on dates with Melissa after children went to sleep at night, reports Daily Mail.

Once both of them realised that the new arrangement was working, they gently broke the news to the kids, who understood.

Amy and Melissa now plan to renew their wedding vows next year, with both of them celebrating in new bridal gowns. 

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November 24, 2015, 5:21 am

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Reshmi had missed her appointments twice with the decoy customers, says Kerala police

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

Model Reshmi R Nair reportedly told police that she was forced to take up sex work due to a medical emergency.

But the police have dismissed her claim as she could not explain what the medical emergency was about.

Kerala’s IG of Police (Crime Branch) S Sreejithhas shared details of the arrest of Reshmi and her husband Rahul Pasupalan with The News Minute.

The couple had shot into fame last year after starting the Kiss of love campaign in Kerala have been arrested on charges of sex work.

When the police went after a suspected sex racket in the state, Reshmi’s name reportedly surfaced early on in the probe.

The alleged mastermind of the racket Akbar of Kasargod shared Reshmi’s pictures, audio recordings and Whats App transcripts  to convince decoy customers sent by the police that she was indeed involved in the crime.

Akbar asked Rs 80,000 for Reshmi, which the police brought down to 50-60,000 after negotiation, according to Sreejith.

Reshmi, who was arrested at a hotel in Kochilast week, had missed her appointments twice with the decoy customers, says Sreejith.

Reshmi was in sex trade allegedly with the complicity of Rahul, who the police allege, actively solicited clients.

The couple also face the serious charge of trafficking other women including minors.

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In his heart, Aamir wants to only improve things, says Ranbir (Video below)

November 24, 2015, NewsCrunch

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor came out strongly in support of his colleague Aamir Khan, who is under attack for his comments on intolerance in the country.

Ranbir said he had not met any human being, who loved his country more than “Aamir Sir”.

In his heart, Aamir wants to only improve things, which he has been doing through his movies, TV shows and social messages, said Ranbir in an interview to Ibn Live.

Saying that he fully supported Aamir, Ranbir advised people to overlook what he had said if they were upset with it.

He, however, added: “I don’t think it comes from a place it is made out to be.”

Aamir Khan had said on Monday that growing intolerance had made his wife Kiran fearful and think of leaving the country.

Ranbir avoided commenting on Aamir’s specific remarks saying he had not seen the full video.

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Acting Pm Sushma Swaraj is now official Number 3

November 25, 2015, NewsCrunch

When PM Modi and his senior most minister Rajnath Singh were both out of the country for three days, it was Sushma Swaraj, who functioned as the "Acting Prime Minister."

Modi was away in Malaysia and Singapore, when Rajnath left for his China visit.

The so-called "Acting Prime Minister" status has no constitutional recognition and is only an administrative arrangement.

It is also a relic of the past as in the present-age of real-time communication, the PM is never beyond reach.

The "Acting Prime Minister" can do nothing more than presiding over cabinet meetings.

When Modi went to Brazil in May 2014, his first foreign trip, he did not bother to designate Rajnath Singh as the Minister in charge. A circular to the effect followed only when he went out again, to the  US in September 2014.

Of course, the designation  has political significance and shows the PM's comfort level with particular ministers. And for Sushma it signifies a remarkable turnaround.

For someone, who was seen as an Advani follower and Modi detractor, she has managed  to build a healthy equation with the Prime Minister.

That leaves Arun Jaitley, a close confidante of Modi,  at number four position. The cabinet secretariat's website sets out the pecking order among Ministers - Rajnath, Sushma, Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Parrikar and Suresh Prabhu, notes reports The Telegraph.