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June 17, 2014

Tuesday June 17-2014

Aries : Today, you may feel caught between the devil and the deep blue sea: while you must please your beloved, you can’t afford to annoy your boss. It’s okay once in while to walk the tight rope, smiles Ganesha. Life only gives you what you can handle.

Taurus : There is a strong possibility that you may switch over to a newer and more exciting job today, predicts Ganesha. You are likely to spend lavishly while on a shopping spree. In the evening, you will understand the importance of pampering loved ones with gifts, says Ganesha.

Gemini : You are likely to be begin the day by setting new goals and benchmarks for yourself. But minor problems will spoil your plans. In the afternoon, your financial standing may give you a slight scare. Ganesha advises you not to lose heart. You may spend a spiritual evening doing meditation. After all, it helps to pray once in a while.

Cancer : Your relationship with your lover may get a little messy today. But it has little to do with the lack of love, and more with too much of it. The two of you will get extremely emotional, and if your sweetheart has the same sun sign as yours, the situation may get ridiculously emotional. However, if you do manage to control your emotions, this is going to be a wonderful day for your love life.

Leo : Today, you are defined by high hopes and expectations. It makes you incredibly calculative, and you weigh all pros and cons before taking any decision regarding work. The upshot of this is that your performance in financial transactions will be phenomenal. After all, money always increases one’s fascination and appeal, particularly in the eyes of the opposite sex, says Ganesha.

Virgo : Ganesha foresees you up the ante today. You will set new limits for yourself and break existing barriers today. The afternoon may see you being alarmed about the health of your finances. Trivial matters will spoil your spirits, but attain the next level by spending the evening in spiritual well-being.

Libra : Possibilities are you want to run away today… at least when it comes to work. You would love to take a break and perhaps tour. Call it re-energising yourself, but the trip shall allow you to learn many things about life and work. So, it’s well worth the effort. Let your ingenuity flow freely, and stump people with your pledge and promise. Just make sure it’s not the moon you are offering to others; some things no one can deliver, says Ganesha.

Scorpio : A maddening passion will grip you early in the day today. You shall be willing to go over the edge of the world to lease your beloved. Ganesha sees you being equally sensitive and gentle with the elderly. For some, marriage news is likely to come in the evening.

Sagittarius : The fountain of creativity will be gushing within you today. You may strive to take on new challenges later in the day. Workplace may offer economic gains later in the evening. But do not neglect your health, says Ganesha.

Capricorn : Love will top your priority list once again, and will make innumerable demands that you will strive to meet, says Ganesha. If you currently have any research work on hand, expect a breakthrough today. This besides, you will reminisce the good old days and will long to relive time spent together with family and friends. This longing you will share with someone who is a part of your fond memories.

Aquarius : You may get a chance to fulfill some promises today. Those of you in the legal profession will find things going well for them. You aim to excel in whatever you do, and if nothing else, you will derive huge work satisfaction. Some good news by afternoon will lighten the day, says Ganesha.

Pisces : While you have cultivated a wide network of acquaintances, it is that core group you have nurtured over the years that will stand you in good stead now. In times of need, it is good to know that you can bank on their support. Today, you will get your chance to experience the benefits of their friendship, says Ganesha.

I’d like to think Westlife will reform: Kian Egan

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June 17, 2014

LONDON, June 17: Singer Kian Egan has revealed he hopes for a Westlife reunion in the future.
The boyband split in 2012 after 14 years together, but Egan has said that the band could reform one day, reported Now magazine.
“I’d like to think I’ll be on stage again with Westlife but it definitely won’t be in the next five years,” Egan said.
However, the ‘I’m A Celebrity’ champion admitted that family could mean a comeback never happens.
“If it’s in the next 10 years I’d be shocked. I could be sitting in Ireland with another baby next year and I might not want to be in the industry any more.
“It’s a tough lifestyle – I might stay at home and just be dad,” he said.
The 34-year-old singer said that he has kept in touch with all other members of Westlife, especially Brian McFadden, who left the group in 2004 at the height of their fame.
“Oddly enough, I probably have more conversations with Brian McFadden than anyone else. He was amazing and so supportive when I was in the jungle. We text all the time,” Egan said. (PTI)

Gunmen attack Kenyan coastal town: army

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June 17, 2014

MOMBASA (Kenya), June 16: Gunmen in Kenya attacked a busy coastal town, spraying bullets as they opened fire from two minibuses, the army said, adding the attackers were suspected to be Islamist insurgents.
Kenyan army spokesman Major Emmanuel Chirchir said the gunmen entered the western town of Mpeketoni yesterday, a trading centre on the main coastal road, and started “shooting people around in town”.
The “assailants (are) likely to be Al-Shebab,” Chirchir said, referring to Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents. (AGENCIES)

Silver futures up 0.97 per cent on global cues

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June 17, 2014

NEW DELHI, June 16: Silver prices climbed 0.97 per cent to Rs 42,410 per kg in futures trade today as participants engaged in creating speculative positions on a firming trend in the precious metal overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in September traded higher by Rs 408, or 0.97 per cent, to Rs 42,410 per kg in a business turnover of 72 lots.
On similar lines, the metal for delivery in July traded higher by Rs 375, or 0.90 per cent, to Rs 42,250 per kg in a turnover of 689 lots.
In the international market, silver added one per cent to trade at USD 19.88 an ounce in Singapore, the highest level since May 14.
Market analysts attributed the gains in silver prices at futures trade to a firming trend overseas as escalating violence in Iraq boosted demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven. (PTI)

Crude oil futures up on Asian cues

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June 17, 2014

NEW DELHI, June 16: Crude oil futures rose 0.74 per cent to Rs 6,431 per barrel today as speculators enlarged positions on a firming trend in the Asian region and surged to a nine-month high due to Iraq violence.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in July traded higher by Rs 47, or 0.74 per cent, to Rs 6,431 per barrel, with a business turnover of 479 lots.
Prices for June were also up by Rs 45, or 0.70 per cent, to Rs 6,444 per barrel, with a business volume of 2,355 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in crude futures to a firming trend in Asian trade as investors kept a wary eye on the worsening crisis in Iraq, where insurgents were advancing on the capital Baghdad.
Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude prices for July delivery jumped 35 cents to USD 107.26 a barrel in late morning trade at the New York Mercantile Exchange. (PTI)

Kylie Jenner gets cozy with Miles Richie

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June 17, 2014

LOS ANGELES, June 16: Reality TV star Kylie Jenner was pictured getting cosy with Miles Richie, son of singer Lionel Richie, inside a car.
They have been friends for a while and have hung out before. Two months ago, Miles, 20, even posted a photo of the two with other friends on Instagram, reported E!Online.
Kylie was most recently linked to actor Jaden Smith, Will Smith’s son, who attended her sister’s wedding to Kanye West in Florence, Italy, on May 24. (PTI)

Land grabbing nexus

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June 17, 2014

Each passing days convinces the public that a powerful nexus has come to be among the land mafia, revenue functionaries and some of the politicians with vested interests. It is the umpteenth time that we have raised the issue in these columns and brought to light details of land grabbing, and nefarious designs of involved people who are hell bent to do whatever they can to retain possession of the land. The most appalling case is of Pargalta near Bajalta Railway Station under Khasra No 219, where the land grabbers collected goons and during the darkness of the night deployed heavy machinery to demolish the construction and thus make their case strong as the owners of the land. Though, the police swooped on them and scuttled their designs yet in other cases the revenue functionaries are reported to be deliberately delaying reports of particular cases referred to them by higher authorities. In some cases, the lower revenue functionaries were required to submit their report within two weeks but despite lapse of six years or more no report has been submitted. What is more disgusting is that lower level revenue officers, who are working in tandem with the land grabbers and politicians with vested interest make one or the other pretext for prolonging submission of report on land grab cases.
This is a very sad state of affairs in the Revenue Department. Every officer in this Department is trying to pass the buck to another Department or organization and thus absolve itself of any responsibility or duty, Hundreds of thousands of kanals of Government and forest land has already been illegally occupied and those who have done it and against whom inquiry is ordered are roaming as free birds knowing that nobody is going to touch them. The Government should set its house in order and take stringent action against all involved in such cases, irrespective of their stature.

SSTL launches smartphone with MTS connection for Rs 10,999

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June 17, 2014

NEW DELHI, June 16: Sistema Shyam TeleServices (SSTL) today launched a smartphone for Rs 10,999 that comes bundled with MTS connection and provides users 100,000 MB (97 GB) data usage.
SSTL, which operates under MTS brand name, said data usage will be valid up to one year on first recharge of Rs 198, the company said in a statement.
The device will be available in all the 9 circles — Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, UP West, West Bengal and Kolkata — where it provides telecom services.
“Smartphones today are one of the biggest drivers of data consumption in the country. Given this reality, MTS India is focused on introducing products and services that are built for a fantastic data experience,” MTS India Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Leonid Musatov said.
The phone comes with a 2500 mAH battery that provides talk time of up to 9.5 hours. The device sports an 8 megapixel auto focus camera and external memory of it can be expanded up to 32 GB. (PTI)

Sugar ends steady in thin trade

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June 17, 2014

NEW DELHI, June 16: Sugar prices remained steady at the national capital today as prices by and large moved in a narrow range in limited deals and settled at last levels.
Marketmen said adequate stocks position against sporadic demand mainly kept sugar prices unaltered.
Following are today’s quotations per quintal:
Sugar ready: M-30 Rs 3,330-3,530; S-30 Rs 3,310-3,510.
Mill delivery: M-30 Rs 3,130-3,320; S-30 Rs 3,110-3300.
Sugar mill gate (including duty): Mawana 3,220; Kinnoni 3,320; Asmoli 3,260; Dorala 3,240; Budhana 3,230; Thanabhavan 3,220; Dhanora 3,230; Simbholi 3,280; Modi Nagar Rs 3,230; Khatuli 3,270; Dhampur 3,190; Ramala 3,140; Bulandshar 3,190; Anupshar 3,120; Baghpat 3,150; Morna 3,150; Sakoti 3,170; Chandpur 3,180 and Nazibabad 3,140. (PTI)

Clooney plays basketball with students from his high school

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June 17, 2014

LOS ANGELES, June 16: Hollywood superstar George Clooney made a surprise appearance at a basketball court and played the game with his high school student.
The “Ocean’s Thirteen” actor was attending a family reunion in his hometown in Augusta, Kentucky, when he met Brent Bach, an Augusta High School’s basketball player, who was playing basketball with his friends.
Clooney, 53, who also graduated from the same school, was a former baseball and basketball player during his high school time.
The actor is currently filming “Tomorrowland”, a science fiction movie, which is also starring Brittany Robertson and Hugh Laurie. The movie will be released in 2015. (PTI)