Ramesh Bhatkar accused in Rape Charges

A leading Marathi actor, Congressman and four others were booked by the Wanowrie police. They have allegedly been named in the rape of a 17-year-old girl.ccording to the Pune police, with whom the girl's mother lodged a complaint Tuesday night, Naidu lured the girl by promising her a break in the movies and raped her at his farmhouse last March. She was taken, it was alleged, to Bhatkar's residence in Kothrud area of Pune in August, where the actor solicited sexual favours.

The girl was let off from the flat after she raised an alarm, the complaint said. Ramesh Bhatkar has been booked under IPC 354, police added.

Wanna Stop Smoking - Here are a few tips to help U Quit

Here a few tips that might Help you to Quit Smoking

• Make a list. Write down why you want to stop smoking.
• Pick a good time to quit. Avoid times when you will be under a lot of stress, especially holidays.
• Throw out all cigarettes, ashtrays and lighters from your home and car.
• Consider changing your daily routine. For example, take a different route to work or school.
• Drink lots of water, eat a balanced diet and get plenty of sleep and avoid alcohol.
• Get support. Tell family, friends and coworkers that you are going to quit. Ask that they not smoke around you or
• leave cigarettes out where you can see them. Maybe even get one of them to quit with you.
• Be aware that you may not quit on the first try. Most smokers need a few practice runs to quit for good. Be patient,........but persistent.
• Be prepared for difficult situations and side effects. Some may experience depression, irritability and headaches.
• Talk with your health care provider. Consider getting help by attending cessation classes and using medications.
• Keep busy! Exercise every day, even if it’s just going for a walk. Make a list of what you are going to do instead of smoke. Do something you enjoy!
  

Some Good Articles on the Net on Tips to Quit Smoking

12 Ways To Quit Smoking- Health- >>
Today renew your pledge to quit smoking...If you have tried to quit smoking and failed before, take comfort in the fact that most smokers fail several times ...>> Indiatimes

Quit Smoking - How to stop smoking
The health benefits when you quit smoking are immediate and substantial. Almost immediately, a person's circulation begins to improve and the level >> Vibranthealthnow.com

Don (Telugu) Movie Review

Oniondosa Reports : Below average,not a film expected from Nagarjuna. Story,screenplay,choreography,music,direction,acting chesina Lawrence majority of the departments lo fail ayyadu.Story is routine.Screenplay is predictable.Style undhi kani substance takkuva.Quantity undhi kani quality ledhu. Asalu comedy ledhu,okka comedian kuda e cinema lo kanipinchadu.

"Don lives up to its expectations. The hard work of the hero, director and the heroine and the entire crew has paid off. This Don is different from expectations and has some refreshing story twists and taking.

On the whole this is a neat and full family entertainer which can be watched with the entire family except for two scenes where Anushka is Sexplosive." >> TeluguPoint

Well, it does come with a glossy package, but the content unfortunately is surely to disappoint even Nagarjuna’s hardcore fans. However, Nagarjuna still makes his fashion statement by wearing pristine white chikan kurta pyjamas. But we would vote for the golden paisley patch on his jeans in Mudde pettu song to be the most copied style, this clubbing season! >> IndiaGlitz

Deepika Padukone and Yuvraj Singh

The heat is on between Deepika and Yuvi! reports HTTabloid - Exerpts:

Now, it can be confirmed . Deepika Padukone and Yuvraj Singh are happening BIG-time. Dhoni and Ranbir are out of the race. Yuvi threw his 26th birthday bash on Wednesday at the Enigma disco in Marriott. Deepika and Yuvraj were stuck like Siamese twins. And when it came to cutting the birthday cake.. Deepika was still glued to our cricketer.

Yuvi fed the first piece of cake to her. Then she fed the first piece of the cake to him. Seems, nothing remains to be disclosed now....


Meanwhile in another news Timesnow.tv reports "Actress Deepika Padukone on Thursday denied the rumours of engagement with Yuvraj Singh, the cricketing hero and a left-handed batsman in the Indian cricket team at an event in Delhi.

While the entire film and cricketing world has been busy speculating the man in tinsel town’s newest queen Deepika Padukone's life, the lady has gone out and clearly stated her single status.

Sania Mirza's Ad. in Mosque evokes protest

Hyderabad, Dec 11 The shooting of a commercial advertisement featuring tennis star Sania Mirza at the historic Mecca Masjid here has sparked a row with the minorities welfare department seeking a report from the mosque officials.

The ad was shot Monday without the permission of the department, which is responsible for the upkeep of the 17th century mosque. The shooting also evoked protest from the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM), a powerful Muslim political party in the Muslim-majority old city.

MIM and some locals objected to the shooting and Sania Mirza's participation in it.

The advertisers had informed the police about the shooting and Sania's arrival but did not bother to take permission from the minorities welfare department. The police reportedly used mild force twice to disperse locals objecting to the shooting.

The mosque employees said the attitude of some of the members of shooting unit was also objectionable. They were reportedly wearing shoes when they entered the mosque and pushed away a mosque watchman who tried to stop them.

Sheikh Karmeeullah, the district minority welfare officer, Hyderabad, has sought a report from the superintendent and manager of the mosque on the incident.

Khaja Nayeemuddin, superintendent of the mosque, said he had no information about the film shooting. The two-hour shooting was over before the mosque custodians could reach the spot.

The mosque officials pointed out that the shooting of films and commercials was not permitted in the mosque premises.

MIM has protested to the minorities welfare department. "This is an attack on the sanctity of the mosque and it has hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims," said MIM legislator from Charminar Ahmed Pasha Khadri.

He said while Sania was free to act in any commercial, the mosque could not be used for such activities.

The mosque, located in the heart of the city, is a major tourist centre. Tight security is in place at the mosque since the May 18 bomb blast that killed nine people. Muslims constitute 40 percent of the city's seven million population.

Kingfisher Calendar 2008 is out

MUMBAI: The Sixth edition of the award winning 'Kingfisher Swimsuit Special' (2008) was unveiled by Bollywood actor John Abraham along with UB Ltd Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya amidst a host of celebrities from the world of fashion, business and celluloid here on Sunday. Shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, the calendar features seven models.

This year's swimsuit special has some of the finest and most luxurious brands in the world including La Perla swimwear from their special 'India inspired line', shoes by Jimmy Choo, sunglasses by Roberto Cavalli, watches by Watches of Switzerland and accessories by Christian Dior.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mallya said this year's calendar has been shot against splendid landscapes in India. With locales ranging from mysterious land of Ladakh to the emerald isles of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, from the magnificient palaces of Udaipur to the sandy beaches of Goa, the calendar 0encapsulates the ethereal Indian beauty.>> More

Fried food may increase cancer risk in women

London, Dec 4 Consumption of fried, grilled or roasted food may double the chances of women getting cancer, a study by Dutch researchers has found.

The study found that women who ate more acrylamide - a chemical produced when the food if fried, grilled or roasted - appeared to be more at risk of cancer, reports the online edition of BBC News.

The experts added that other factors could also be to blame but advised people to avoid overcooking when baking, frying or toasting carbohydrate-rich foods.

The scientists said those who ate 40 micrograms of acrylamide a day - equivalent to half a pack of biscuits, a portion of chips, or a single packet of crisps - were twice as likely to fall prey to cancer as compared with those who ate much less acrylamide. source IANS