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I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! – Indian Version Coming Soon

In Bollywood, Entertainment, India on June 30, 2009 at 6:34 pm

Attention D-List celebrities, Sony is making an Indian version of the reality show “I’m a celebrity…Get Me Out of here!” to India. If it succeeds, more Asian shows are planned.

Meanwhile here’s Sanjaya in all his fauxhawk glory on the American version of the show.

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If Only Poor People Could Eat Statues.

In India, Indian Elections 2009, Legal, Politics on June 30, 2009 at 10:37 am

Mayawati, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, champion of the dalits, and almost-became-PM of India is finally under India’s Supreme Court scanner – for misusing public funds to build monuments of herself, her mentor, and elephants all over the state to the tune of 7000 crores rupees ($1.5 Billion). This is a state that is both India’s most populous and among its poorest. In 2006 the World Bank estimated the UP state as having more than 70% of its population living below the poverty line (Under $1.25 a day)

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Mumbai’s Skyline Gets A Massive Makeover

In Economy, Environment, India on June 30, 2009 at 9:20 am

Five years late, environmental battles with local fishermen, and massive cost overruns later, Mumbai gets its 5-kilometer suspension bridge link. Mumbaikar’s lungs and patience finally have reason to celebrate!

Photo From Hindustan Times

Photo From Hindustan Times

Jay Sean And Lil Wayne Collab Hits America

In Arts, India, Music on June 30, 2009 at 9:09 am

After a ground-breaking signing to Cash Money records, Jay is ready to release his brand new single, “Down” – Featuring Lil Wayne. It has already exploded onto US Radio and is rapidly gaining momentum across the country. Last week, “Down” was the #1 most added song to radio in the America!

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RIP Michael Jackson. We Are Grateful For The Music You Left Us.

In India, Music on June 26, 2009 at 7:19 am