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Jewellers' strike called off till Apr 23

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

After 42 continuous days of strike, jewellers across the city and state will re-open shops on Wednesday, providing relief to troubled customers.The strike, however, has not been called off but suspended temporarily.

House Speaker Ryan rules out presidential bid

McClatchy DC Bureau 

House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday definitively ruled out a bid for president this year, insisting that the party's choice should emerge from the group of candidates who pursued the GOP nomination. … Click to Continue »

House Speaker Ryan rules out presidential bid

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday definitively ruled out a bid for president this year, insisting that the party's choice should emerge from the group of candidates who pursued the GOP nomination.

The Original 'Star Wars' Trilogy Returns To Theaters This Summer

«Indiewire» 

Last fall, John Landis got up fanboy hopes when he said the theatrical cuts of the original "Star Wars" trilogy would be-released. Well, only half of that turned out to be true, and probably not the half you wanted. This summer, the original "Star Wars" trilogy to big screens across the country. Pretty awesome, right? Well, unfortunately, it's going to be 1997 re-release version where Han Solo shoots second, and George Lucas dressed the pictures with more special effects, and added scenes, that for the most part, were not necessary at all. Читать дальше...

UPERC axe on PCL for buying costly power

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on Tuesday initiated proceedings against Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited for not submitting data on purchase of power from various sources.



'Be revolutionary, but no anti-national slogans'

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Students must inculcate a habit of questioning and be revolutionary, but shouting anti-national slogans is most uncalled for, said National Institute of Open Learning chairperson CB Sharma here on Tuesday.

Why This Fierce Model Is OK With Being Called Fat

The Huffington Post 

While both the fashion industry and society have made strides to take the negative connotations away from labels like plus-size (and in some cases they've entirely removed those labels), there is no denying that the terms are still widely used in a less-than-flattering light. 

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Cong picks 232-member jumbo team for panel

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

After a prolonged delay, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday approved a 232-member Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee led by former chief minister and MP Ashok Chavan

Child bombers used by Boko Haram increase tenfold, UNICEF says

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

KANO, Nigeria — The number of child bombers used by the Islamic extremists of Boko Haram has increased from four to 44 in a year with devastating consequences in communities that now see children as threats, UNICEF said Tuesday. “As ‘suicide’ attacks involving children become commonplace, some communities are starting to see children as threats,” said Manuel Fontaine, West Africa director of the U.N. children’s agency. Boko Haram wants to create an Islamic caliphate in Nigeria, Africa’s biggest... Читать дальше...

Shivpal Yadav's anointment for supervising election war room

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

The sudden anointment of senior minister Shivpal Yadav as the party in charge seems to be part of a well-planned strategy of SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to put his war room in order before the battle of 2017.

Vinyl record shop with live jazz hips up Outer Richmond

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Vinyl record shop with live jazz hips up Outer Richmond Mom-and-pop stores are dying, but a mom-and-son record store and art gallery has sprung to life in the Outer Richmond. Called Noise, it combines the hippie vibe of Sara Johnson, 58, with the hepcat cool of her son Daniel A.J. Brown, who is 27 and blows the tenor sax. The stock of 7,000 LPs and 78s represents all styles, classical to funk, and they will all be represented live when Noise sponsors four bands during Playland on Balboa Street... Читать дальше...

Aangehouden verdachte Schiphol blijft voorlopig vast

Tubantia 

De man die dinsdagavond bij Schiphol Plaza werd aangehouden in verband met een 'verdachte situatie' zit ook woensdag nog vast. Hij werd aangehouden nadat een voorbijganger melding maakte van een 'verdachte situatie'. Een deel van Schiphol werd ontruimd.

Reizigers Schiphol uren vast door verdachte situatie

Tubantia 

De marechaussee heeft dinsdagavond een aanhouding verricht op luchthaven Schiphol. Dat gebeurde na een melding van een 'verdachte situatie', zo meldt een woordvoerder. Een deel van Schiphol werd ontruimd. Een robot onderzocht een verdacht pakketje voor het nabijgelegen Sheraton hotel. Reizigers klaagden over onduidelijke informatie, maar inmiddels is al het verkeer weer op gang gekomen.

Aanhouding na verdachte situatie Schiphol

Tubantia 

De marechaussee heeft dinsdagavond een aanhouding verricht op luchthaven Schiphol. Dat gebeurde na de melding van een 'verdachte situatie', zo meldt een woordvoerder. Politie en marechaussee zijn nog massaal aanwezig op de luchthaven. Wat er precies aan de hand is, is onduidelijk. Volgens getuigen is het busplatform ontruimd en mensen zouden niet naar buiten mogen.

In a first, Ram Navmi revelry to air live on DD

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

For the first time, state broadcaster Doordarshan will give a live telecast of Ram Navmi celebrations from Kanak Bhavan in Ayodhya on April 15.

NC Gov. Pat McCrory: "I have listened to the people of North Carolina"

McClatchy DC Bureau 

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory posted a video statement on an Executive Order that will maintain the use of female and male-specific bathrooms, but also allow for "special" restrooms when possible. The order will also ask the NC state legislature to allow state discrimination suits. “I am taking action to affirm and improve the state’s commitment to privacy and equality,” said McCrory. … Click to Continue »

15 Selena Songs That'll Make You Sob Uncontrollably

BuzzFeed 

As if you needed one more reason to cry.

"Dreaming Of You" (1995)

Why it makes you cry: Because it constantly reminds you of the final scene in Selena. And because you have no soul if you don't.

EMI Music / Via youtube.com

"I Could Fall In Love" (1995)

Why it makes you cry: Because you don't just listen to the word "love" in this song, you literally FEEL IT.

EMI Music / Via youtube.com

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Indian bases to open doors to US warships, planes

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Top Indian officials took pains to clarify that the "reciprocal" logistics pact was just meant to facilitate military cooperation and not aimed at forging any sort of a military alliance against China.

Indian bases to open doors to US warships, planes

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Top Indian officials took pains to clarify that the "reciprocal" logistics pact was just meant to facilitate military cooperation and not aimed at forging any sort of a military alliance against China.

Casting Child Actors in Gaza via Skype

The Huffington Post 

Academy Award-nominated Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad just stopped by to chat with Ricky Camilleri about his latest project, The IDOL. The film chronicles talented teenage singer Mohammed Assaf (Tawfeek Barhom) as he travels from the Gaza Strip to Egypt to audition for the television show Arab Idol.

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