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On 13th May, a terrible tragedy occurred at "The Pink City" Jaipur. The series of bomb blasts ripped through the Rajasthan capital, killing 70 and injuring over 200, the victims were taken to the Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital nearby, of which 23 bodies are still unclaimed.
Curfew has been imposed in 15 to 16 police station areas of Jaipur hours after eight serial blasts rock Jaipur, claiming the lives of 70 people and injuring over 200 others. The curfew has been imposed between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Schools and offices have been closed for the day.
A shutdown has been called across Rajasthan in protest against the blasts which took place at Manas Chowk, Johari Bazar, Tripolia Bazar, Badi Choupal, Choti Choupal, Kotwali areas of Jaipur’s Walled City.
The banned Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami (HuJI), which operates from Bangladesh, is believed to be behind the blasts, which took place at intervals spread over 15 minutes. The bombs were made of iron ball bearings, and alarm clock circuits and were planted in new bicycles.
This series of blasts has been called "The worst terror attack in India in the last 2 years". Paskistan , UAE , US , Canada , among others have condemned the attacks.
There are many people from Jaipur living in Bangkok, most of whom are in the Gems and Jewelry trade. The Jaipur community here is in grief and most of them personally know someone affected by the blast. A "Shook Shabha " will be organized at Vishnu Mandir in Bangkok on 14th May 2008 from 6:30pm to 7pm, Indians in Bangkok are requested to attend to show their support.
Thaindian.com feels for the victims and mourns their loss. May the people responsible face the strictest punishments.
An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale shook Eastern Sichuan at 2:28pm (local time) today with its epicenter only 90 Km from the provincial capital Chengdu.
"We felt continuous shaking for about two or three minutes. All the people in our office are rushing downstairs. We're still feeling slight tremblings," an office worker in Chengdu tole Reuters.
As per wikipedia, Chengdu, located in SouthWest People's Republic of China, is the capital of Sichuan province and a sub-provincial city. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centers and transportation and communication hubs in China. The effects of the quake was felt from as far as The Thai capital, Bangkok (some 3,300 km away from the epicenter) where tall buildings reportedly swayed for several minutes.
Mahavir Janm Kalyanak, auspicious Vedi Shuddhi and Sthapana of 1008 Shri Mahavir Swami's five (5) panchdhatu Jin Pratimaji were collectively celebrated by Digamber Jain Samaj with full vigor at Bangkok, Thailand Mandir Ji from 18th to 20th April 2008. Around 25-30 Sadharmi bandhus also traveled all the way from India and other parts of the world to participate in this wonderful event.
The whole event was well organized and successfully completed by Samaj's enthusiastic members under the able guidance of the Shreshtha Acharya of present time, Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj's disciple, Brahmachari and two Pratimadhari Shri Sanju Bhaiya Katangi. He skillfully performed all rituals and Vidhans with his thorough knowledge and understanding of Vidhis.
The Bangkok Digamber Jain Mandir was established in a small office space of one of the committee members around 3 years ago by bringing one Pratishthit panchdhatu Jin Bimb of Lord Mahavir Swami from Kishangarh, Rajasthan. At that time there were only 40-50 known Digamber Jain families in Bangkok. Today the number has grown up to around 100 families.
While Deepika Padukone is busy matching Akshay Kumar’s kicks and somersaults in Bangkok for “Chandni Chowk To China”, Jiah Khan has in Hyderabad done stunts to equal none other than Aamir Khan. Though thankfully the “Nishabd” fame actress hasn’t had any mishaps yet, her lithe stunts in A.R. Murugadoss’ “Ghajini” are every bit as heart-in-the-mouth as Aamir’s.
Jiah is reluctant to talk about it. She said: “I can’t! I’m not allowed to. But, yes, I’ve done a lot of action scenes in ‘Ghajini’. They’ve been extremely unnerving.”
The action sequences require Jiah to match Aamir kick for kick. “And they are one reason I had to lose weight,” she admitted having returned from Hyderabad where the film was being shot.
“The schedules won’t suffer because of Aamir’s accident at all. We resume in the middle of May as per schedule.” Aamir injured his hamstring muscle twice on the sets of the film. He is on bed rest.
On Tuesday, Jiah started shooting in Mumbai for Ken Ghosh’s film with Shahid Kapur. “That’s the film I’m not supposed to do,” she joked.
Rumours are rife that she sent over-friendly messages to Shahid.
But she said: “I’ve never sent SMSs to people in the industry beyond work. I’m so new to all this manipulation, scheming and negativity. I’m just so happy to be doing two films like ‘Ghajini’ and Ken Ghosh’s film where I’ve completely different roles.”
As Myanmar copes with the devastation wrought by Cyclone Nargis, meteorologists from South and Southeast Asia are ready with the name of the next cyclone to hit the region - one called Abe. And astrological predictions are not at work here; only a systematic way of listing names for disasters yet to strike.
“It’s better to give identity to the cyclones. Countries around the north Indian Ocean have prepared a list of names which will be given to the cyclones,” said R.C. Bhatia, additional director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
“A name helps authorities, the country and, above all, people around the world to remember the disaster. It is certainly helping us in becoming systematic and keeping a record of such disasters,” Bhatia told IANS.
For now, met officials have decided the names of cyclones till 2009. Eight countries - Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand - have prepared a list of 64 names. When a hurricane hits these countries, it takes the name next on the list.
Before Nargis caused havoc in military-ruled Myanmar last week, killing at least 22,000 people, Cyclone Sidr in November 2007 left 4,000 people dead in Bangladesh. The name came from Oman.
There is an urgent need for Blood for a patient at BUMRUNGRAD HOSPITAL ROOM NUMBER 813 - Patient name SUNDRI MIRPURI - Blood Group B RH Negative. Only Males needed.
The blood needs to be donated at INTERNATIONAL BLOOD BANK located opposite Chula hospital. While you donate the blood, you must inform the counter that they are donating the Blood to be used for "Sundri Mirpuri".
Amitabh Bachchan starrer "Sarkar Raj" will kick off the 9th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards starting from June 6 in Bangkok. The annoucement was made here Wednesday. "I am delighted that my film 'Sarkar Raj' is being premiered at the prestigious IIFA awards and am eagerly looking forward to this splendid event," Amitabh, the IIFA brand ambassador, told media.
Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Ra. The three day event will end on June 8 with handing out of the awards .
The event is expected to draw Bollywood fans to Bangkok from around the region and to generate more business between India and Thailand. The two countries have signed a trade agreement.
The IIFA Weekend Bangkok is being sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Dusit Thani Hotel group, Siam Niramit Co, Indorama Group and the Bangkok Post newspaper.
On Sunday 27th April 2008 Bangkok, The Indian Embassy Bangkok invited thaindian.com to a press conference in relation with INDIA-THAILAND Economic & Commercial Partnership. The press meet was preceded by a one to one session between His Excellency Mr. Kamal Nath (Minister for Commerce and Industry of India) and His Excellency Mr. Mingkwan Saengsuwan (Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand) which went on for longer than scheduled.
Mr Kamal Nath started addressing the press, by thanking the members of the press for coming on a Sunday. He said that he had a good meeting with Thailand's Official and Ministers.
In the meeting rice problems was discussed, he said that India is deeply concerned about this Issue and talked about how India have banned the export of ordinary quality rice. Only Basmati rice is currently being exported. The minister said that due to the growing demands, the price of rice is increasing, but we shouldn't panic as "Fear of Inflation is worse than Inflation"
He also stressed upon the Cultural ties between India and Thailand and said that India is committed of expanding relationship with Thailand and other ASEAN members. As for the FTA, he places the ball in Thailand's court by saying that India is offering Thailand a 92% tariff liberalization on Indian imports of Thai products.
Better late than never.The Holi Photo Contest Results are out. The first prize goes to teenagossain and the second prize winner is whiz7. Congratulation to the winners who will contacted by us very soon. The First prize is a Camera sponsored by Thaindian.com and the Second prize is "A Dinner for Two" at Indus sponsored by Indus Restaurant - one of the best Indian Restaurants in Bangkok. Check out the winning entries below:
While Deepika Padukone is busy matching Akshay Kumar’s kicks and somersaults in Bangkok for “Chandni Chowk To China”, Jiah Khan has in Hyderabad done stunts to equal none other than Aamir Khan. Though thankfully the “Nishabd” fame actress hasn’t had any mishaps yet, her lithe stunts in A.R. Murugadoss’ “Ghajini” are every bit as heart-in-the-mouth as Aamir’s.
Amitabh Bachchan starrer "Sarkar Raj" will kick off the 9th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards starting from June 6 in Bangkok. The annoucement was made here Wednesday. "I am delighted that my film 'Sarkar Raj' is being premiered at the prestigious IIFA awards and am eagerly looking forward to this splendid event," Amitabh, the IIFA brand ambassador, told media.
