GS WEBZONE: “‘Tejas’ India’s first indegineous jet handed over to IAF” plus 3 more

Monday, January 10, 2011

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 01:54 AM PST

With India approaching towards self sufficiency, the nation's first self produced, supersonic fighter jet and Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas was proudly given to the Indian Air Force. 'Tejas' was handed over by the Defence minister A K Antony.

According to sources, the LCA was developed for nearly 30 years, and its development is no less than an achievement for the nations as well as the Indian Air Force. After the Initial Operational Clearance the fighter has to go through its Final Operational Clearance to be in operational service.

The final Operational service is likely to take place by the end of 2012. The LCA has been successfully designed and completed by the Defense Research and Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The project was initiated in the year 1983 with a Rs 560 crore budget.

The design of the LCA had been launched in the year 1985 by the Aeronautical Development Agency and was named 'Tejas' in the year 2004.

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Saurav Ganguly likely to have a role in KKR

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 01:17 AM PST

Bollywood super star and the owner of the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders, Shahrukh Khan said on Monday that he would attempt to find a role for Saurav Ganguly in his team. Former Indian Skipper Saurav Ganguly in the two day auction if IPL remained unsold.

“I would love it, I would love Sourav to be an integral part. You don’t have a team in Kolkata without him. So, I will speak to Dada when I get back,” Shah Rukh said. Ganguly was disappointed after none of the 10 IPL teams expressed interest in him.

On Sunday some of the fans of Ganguly had burnt posters and replicas of Shahrukh on the streets of Kolkata. The fans were apparently angry as Dada was not taken in the team. Saurav had represented the Kolkata Knigt riders in the last season.

However Shahrukh remained silent and refused to comment on the reason Ganguly was not selected by any of the team owners. The actor added that none of the owners can really comment on the non selection of the player.

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Gayatri Reddy grabs attention at the IPL auctions

Posted: 09 Jan 2011 10:38 PM PST

The owner of the newspaper Deccan Chronicle and now the owner of the Indian Premier League team Deccan Chronicle, Gayatri Reddy is slowly gaining attention. Her presence in the IPL auctions was prominent and has made everyone realize that she isn't just a celebrity, but a person with responsibilities.

Gayatri with the responsibility of building her team has worked hard at the auctions to make sure she bagged the player she was interested in. The daughter of T Venkattaram Reddy a media baron, in the past two seasons of IPL has been noticed many times.

However apart from Gayatri, other off springs of the industry giants associated with the IPL are also gaining popularity with the help of the game platform. Siddharth Mallya, the son of the owner of Royal Challengers Vijay Mallya is also gradually picking popularity.

While the newbie Akash Ambani, son of Tina and Mukesh Ambani, was on the table for buying players for their team Mumbai Indians. And with two new teams in the IPL, Sushanto Roy, the son of Sahara group owner Subroto Roy is now the CEO of the team Pune Warriors.

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Imran Khan Avantika Malik wedding photos, marriage pics, videos

Posted: 09 Jan 2011 08:15 PM PST

Young Bollywood actor Imran Khan married his girl friend Avantika at the bride’s farm house on 10th January 2011. Watch the Photos Gallery

Imran is Aamir Khans Nephew.

Many Bollywood actors, actresses and celebrities attended the sangeet ceremony which was held at the farmhouse on Saturday Night.

Aamir Khan and wife Kiran Rao were seen welcoming the guest while Aamir’s Mother and brother were looking after the guests at the Sangeet ceremony.

Film maker Karan Johar has designed traditional Indian clothes for the mehendi function, which will be followed by a lavish party.

For the wedding, Karan has designed a formal, western suit for Imran and his father.” When contacted, Aamir’s official spokesperson said, “Yes, we had trials of clothes yesterday at Aamir’s house. Karan is designing clothes for Aamir and Junaid.”

Watch the Photo Gallery . Click on the Image to Enlarge