Praja Rajyam functionaries canvassed from door to door and distributed party pamphlets in Ashoknagar area here on Monday. PR leaders S.A. Khaleel Basha, B. Hariprasad, V.P. Narayanaswamy, Nazeer Ahmed, V.V. Chalapathi, N. Srinivasulu, Udayasri and P. Chandrasekhar called upon people and urged them to vote for the party which would bring out a desirable change. They accused the government of failing to curb the rising prices and alleged that rates would increase manifold if Congress regains power. The functionaries later organised community dining in the area.
Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Astronomers are using NASA’s Swift satellite and Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to probe frequent blasts from a flaring gamma-ray star 30,000 light-years away.
The high-energy fireworks arise from a rare type of neutron star known as a soft-gamma-ray repeater. Such objects unpredictably send out a series of X-ray and gamma-ray flares.
“At times, this remarkable object has erupted with more than a hundred flares in as little as 20 minutes,” said Loredana Vetere, who is coordinating the Swift observations at Pennsylvania State University.
“The most intense flares emitted more total energy than the sun does in 20 years,” Vetere added.
The object, which has long been known as an X-ray source, lies in the southern constellation Norma. During the past two years, astronomers have identified pulsing radio and X-ray signals from it.
The object began a series of modest eruptions on October 3, 2008, then settled down. It roared back to life on January 22nd with an intense episode.
Because of the recent outbursts, astronomers will classify the object as a soft-gamma-ray repeater, which is only the sixth known till date.
While neutron stars typically possess intense magnetic fields, a subgroup displays fields 1,000 times stronger. These so-called magnetars have the strongest magnetic fields of any known object in the universe.
SGR J1550-5418, which rotates once every 2.07 seconds, holds the record for the fastest-spinning magnetar.
Astronomers think magnetars power their flares by tapping into the tremendous energy of their magnetic fields.
“The ability of Fermi’s gamma-ray burst monitor to resolve the fine structure within these events will help us better understand how magnetars unleash their energy,” said Chryssa Kouveliotou, an astrophysicist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Using data from Swift’s X-ray telescope, Jules Halpern at Columbia University captured the first “light echoes” ever seen from a soft-gamma-ray repeater.
Images acquired when the latest flaring episode began show what appear to be expanding halos around the source.
Multiple rings form as X-rays interact with dust clouds at different distances, with closer clouds producing larger rings.
Both the rings and their apparent expansion are an illusion caused by the finite speed of light and the longer path the scattered light must travel.
“X-rays from the brightest bursts scatter off of dust clouds between us and the star. As a result, we don’t really know the distance to this object as well as we would like,” Halpern said.
“These images will help us make a more precise measurement and also determine the distance to the dust clouds,” he added. (ANI)
Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni falling in Love? Not sure but he has a friend in her life and her name is Sakshi Singh Rawat. She is third year student of Hotel Management at IHM, Aurangabad.
Sakshi Singh Rawat recently finished her training at the front office at Taj Bengal, met MS Dhoni at the post-party of Race at Bipasha Basu’s house. Saksh She as a guest of John Abraham’s, a mutual friend.
The blogs are abuzz with quotes from people who have spotted the couple together. One entry says, “I saw Sakshi Singh Rawat hanging around with MS Dhoni on November 19 as it was her 21st birthday.” The entry further goes on to say that “the two are getting married after 2010.” and “all their friends know about it.”
In an interview with a TV channel, Sakshi’s elder sister, Abhilasha Bisht, a senior officer with the Uttaranchal Police confirmed that Dhoni is “great friends” with their family but added Sakshi’s marriage is a long way off since she is currently studying.
Are you finding it difficult to cope up with the everyday stress? ‘Yoga’ could be your path to nirvana. Yoga is a way of life and is not bound to any religion, which makes it all the more popular. Here is a look at some of the famous celebs, both in Bollywood and Hollywood who endorses ‘Yoga’.Yoga is Shilpa Shetty’s fitness mantra. An avid fan, she agrees that yoga is a holistic approach to life. She says that it strengthens, tones and cures, both the mind and the body. May be that is why she cut instructional videos on yoga to ensure that it reaches out to the masses, especially in the US and UK. Who does not long for a figure like Shilpa’s? In photo: Actress Shilpa Shetty attends the UK premiere of ‘Life In A Metro’, at the Empire Leicester Square on May 8, 2007 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images)Kareena turns to yoga for relaxation and that perfectly toned figure. An exponent of the power yoga, Kareena, practices a hybrid East-meets-West routine where stress is laid on flexibility and functional training. In photo: Kareena Kapoor walks the red carpet at the opening of the International Indian Film Academy awards at the Amsterdam Arena on June 11, 2005 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Dutch glittering awards ceremony, dubbed the Oscars of Bollywood, honours achievements of the Indian film industry and of Asians in World Cinema. (Photo :Getty Images)Mallika Sherawat flaunts a perfect figure and she credits yoga for it. A yoga freak, she goes all out to promote it too. In photo: Actress Mallika Sherawat poses for a portrait while promoting the film ‘The Myth’ at the Toronto International Film Festival September 16, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo:Getty Images)Ash, too is a person who finds time to stick to her yoga schedule even if she misses out on her regular workouts. In photo: Actress Aishwarya Rai arrives for the premiere of Miramax’s ‘Bride And Prejudice’ February 9, 2005 in New York City. (Photo:Getty Images)Katrina Kaif, is a self confessed fitness freak. She practices power yoga too. Despite her busy schedule, she follows a stringent work out regime and says that she never misses out on her yoga sessions. In photo: Katrina Kaif attends a fundraising fashion show in aid of the IIFA Foundation Charity, part of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, celebrating the Indian film industry on June 15, 2006 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Winners receive a trophy depicting the sun, with two rays coming together to symbolise the coming together of Indian and World cinema. (Photo: Getty Images)Kangana Ranaut is among those celebs who never misses out too. She says that she never misses out on pranayam and meditation which forms a part of yoga regime and helps her keep trim. In photo: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut presents a creation by Indian designers Prriya & Chintans at the Wills India Fashion Week, Spring Summer 2008, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. (AP Photo)The famous model Christy Turlington is an yoga freak too. This enterprising model came out with her own book, Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice. She also models for an ayurvedic skincare line as well as yoga-wear line. In photo: Christy Turlington and Edward Burns arrive at Chanel Fine Jewelry’s ‘Night of Diamonds’ dinner at The Plaza Hotel on January 16, 2008 in New York City. (Photo: Getty Images)Madonna too turns to yoga to keep fit. An exponent of the Ashtanga yoga, which is all about dynamic movements and transitions between the postures, she feels yoga is a metaphor for life itself. In photo:Madonna performs during her ‘Sticky & Sweet’ tour at Boardwalk Hall on November 22, 2008 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo: Getty Images)Reese Witherspoon loves yoga. Even though she says that she does not spend too much time on it, she is one of those people who would never miss out on a day’s session. In photo: Actress Reese Witherspoon arrives on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Four Christmases’ held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater on November 20, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo: Getty Images)Jennifer Aniston, has time and again said that yoga has helped her get over her split with Brad Pitt, in addition to giving her that fabulous body. She was among the first to join the bandwagon when Hollywood started going the yoga way. In photo: Actress Jennifer Aniston arrives for a special screening of ‘The Break-Up’ on June 12, 2006 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo :Getty Images)Meg Ryan took up yoga to help her regain a focus on life as well as to keep fit. Meg Ryan has always been a step ahead to educate others about yoga through different interviews she has given. In photo: Actress Meg Ryan attends a photocall for ‘The Women’ at the Hotel de Rome on November 26, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo :Getty Images)Yoga, according to Gwyneth Paltrow, has helped her rediscover her ‘inner woman’. It gives her ample relaxation and that perfect body. In photo: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, wearing Chopard necklace and earrings, arrives to attend the ‘Two Lovers’ premiere on November 04, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo: Getty Images)A trendsetter of sorts, Uma Thurman, practices a different style of yoga called the ‘Hatha Yoga’. And she hits the news for doing it when ever she can find time. In photo: Actress Uma Thurman attends the opening of the new Jivamukti Yoga School on May 17, 2006 in New York City. (Photo: Getty Images)Have you dreamed of having a figure like Charlize? The secret is yoga here too. And for Charlize, it is a way of life and something she never shies away from it. In photo: Actress Charlize Theron attends the 5th Anniversary of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund at Skylight Studios on November 17, 2008 in New York City. (Photo: Getty Images)Ashley Judd took to yoga to fight off the blues, and then, she was hooked. She finds time for yoga in her busy schedule. In photo: Actress Ashley Judd attends the 2009 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2009 in Park City, Utah. (Photo: Getty Images)
Film hero and Yuvarajyam president Mr. Pavankalyan got married legally around 10 am at his jubilee hills residence here in Hyderabad. As it is known Mr. Pavankalyan was staying with Renu Desai a film actress. In the process they begot a son. In recent times as Mr. Pavan Kalyan is actively participating in political meetings on behalf of PRP many leaders in other parties are criticizing him for staying with a woman without getting married. In order to put an end to this controversy Mr. Pavan Kalyan married Ms. Renu Desai today morning around 10 am. As he secured divorce for his first wife the way was cleared for him legally to get married again. He got a wedding card printed for getting his marriage legally registered. This marriage was attended by Mr. Chiranjeevi, PRP president and Mr. Allu Arvind and his family members. No other persons including PRP leaders were not allowed to attend this marriage. Media was also prevented from attending this wedding.
London, January 24 (ANI): Hollywood actresses Diane Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock and Mandy Moore have joined hands to sue certain business concerns for using their pictures to advertise their products without taking prior permission.
Court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court suggest that they are taking action against CompUSA, Systemax, TigerDirect and several other companies for using their pictures.
The stars claim that these companies have used their images and personas “repeatedly and continuously” to sell various products online and in their retail outlets.
The court papers were filed on Tuesday, reports E! Online. (ANI)
Washington, January 22 (ANI): Pete Townshend is grateful to his fellow rocker Roger Daltrey for backing him while he faced child pornography charges.
The Who’s guitarist was taken into custody after being suspected of accessing child pornography websites in 2003, though police found no evidence of child abuse images.
The songwriter was eventually cleared of the allegation following his claims that he had been engaged in research.
And now the 63-year-old has expressed his gratitude towards bandmate Daltrey for his support during the entire ordeal.
“Roger bravely stood by me when I really couldn’t speak for myself. He took a chance, as did Jerry Hall and some other people who spoke up for me,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling The Daily Express.
“They made their public statements of belief in me several months before it was established there was no evidence against me,” he added. (ANI)
When it comes to celebrities and charity, each of them have their own style of benevolence and things tend to pass on as the celebrity kids also follow a similar path laid by their peers. Now, one star who has been hitting the headlines for his star presence and background is none other than Ramcharan Teja.
Apparently, Charan is said to have bread packets in the back of his car. Ask him why and he says that these are for those needy people who are hungry but can work and earn money for themselves. Charan also adds that money is given to only those who are physically challenged and are seriously old.
Charan says that this is something he has learnt from his father megastar Chiranjeevi and he also mentioned that by giving money to those who are not worthy, he does not want to become a reason to spoil them and make them lazy. Well, those are few sensible points spoken Charan.
The recent public meeting in the town of Nellore for the Praja Rajyam Party saw a huge gathering and folks from the PRP camp were upbeat about the whole thing. Some also went to claim that this is the kind of attention they are getting everywhere which goes to show how close they are to the reins of power.
While this is happening, a more reliable version has come out with this startling truth. It was noticed that amongst those who were present during the meet, most of them happened to be speaking in Tamil and a closer look at them revealed that they were non-locals who had no inkling of what is happening.
It is said that they were given money and brought in from Tamilnadu which in effect means that their presence has no significance to the meet or the political future of Andhra Pradesh. Oppositions say that it is time Chiru starts testing the real public strength and the voter appeal he has got. What say megastar?
