Narendra Modi to kick-start BJP poll campaign

All eyes are set on BJP’s first mega election rally in Jaipur on Tuesday in which Gujarat chief minister and national chairman of party’s campaign committee, Narendra Modi, will test political waters ahead of Assembly and general elections.

Sources said that party workers and people would start flooding the venue Amroodon Ka Bagh from 8 am to listen to Narendra Modi, who has a huge fan following.

Sources said that Modi would land at Sanganer Airport at around 11 am. He would be welcomed by senior party leaders including Vasundhara Raje.

For security reasons, three different routes have been fixed for Modi to reach the rally ground. The final route has not been revealed.

As many as 26 important leaders will share the dais with Modi at the rally. These leaders include party’s national president Rajnath Singh, state BJP president Vasundhara Raje, state incharge Kaptan Singh Solanki, organisation secretary Sheodan Singh and V Satish.

BJP MLAs, MPs and state office bearers would sit on a different dais. Modi is likely to reach the venue by 1 pm and is expected to stay for two hours.

Speeches of leaders will start at 11 am but key speakers will address after 1.30 pm.

Around 1,500 VIP passes have been issued and 40 blocks have been created to ensure proper sitting arrangement for them. Poly bags, books, boxes, tiffin boxes will not be allowed at the venue.

The party is expecting a crowd of around five lakh people for which both sides of Amroodon Ka Bagh have been booked. Party workers have been asked to ensure the presence of people belonging to all 36 castes in Rajasthan along with youths, women, Muslims and government employees.

Obama Backs Off 'Red Line,' Opens Door To 'Diplomatic Track' On Syria

President Obama on Monday took a sharp turn away from his "red line" threat to Syria on the eve of taking his case to the American people, saying in an interview with Fox News that he's open to negotiations on an alternative plan that could avert a military strike. 

The president was responding to a proposal, formally put forward by the Russians, to have the Assad regime turn over its chemical weapons to international control. 

Additionally, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid decided to postpone a test vote on the Syria resolution -- which had tentatively been expected on Wednesday -- amid the international negotiations. 

"We will pursue this diplomatic track," Obama told Fox News. "I fervently hope that this can be resolved in a non-military way." 

The president, while saying his advisers would "run to ground" that proposal, indicated he still wants Congress to debate a resolution to authorize a strike against Syria. "I think it is important for us not to let the pedal off the metal when it comes to making sure they understand we mean what we say," Obama said. 

But the president's decision to pursue the diplomatic track is a departure from his decision more than a week ago to pursue a military strike. And it could bring the temperature down a notch in the ongoing stand-off between his administration and the Assad government. 

The president's comments come after a proposal to have the Syrian government relinquish control of its stockpile quickly caught fire in the international community and in Washington. 

Secretary of State John Kerry touched off the discussion with an off-hand remark that Syria could only avert military action if it turned over its weapons within a week. 

Kerry and his aides afterward claimed the secretary was merely making a "rhetorical" point. But Russia's foreign minister formally proposed the idea to Syria, and the Assad government said it welcomed the plan. 

As the United Nations secretary-general and several U.S. allies gravitated toward the proposal, the Obama administration conceded that it would seriously consider it. 

Obama went further in his interview with Fox News.  

"I welcome the possibility of the development," he said. "We should explore and exhaust all avenues of diplomatic resolution to this." 

He said the U.S. should be able to get a "fairly rapid sense" of how serious the proposal is. "We are going to be immediately talking to the Russians and looking for some actual language they might be proposing," he said. 

But Obama said it's important to "keep the pressure on." Roughly quoting the late President Ronald Reagan, he said: "It's not enough just to trust. I think we're going to have to verify." 

The president said the idea of negotiating this kind of solution is "something that is not new." 

The president also brushed off comments made earlier by Bashar Assad in which he threatened that there could be "repercussions" if the U.S. attacks. 

Assad's military capabilities are "not significant relative to the U.S. military," Obama said. 

The interview comes as Obama prepares to address the nation from the White House on Tuesday night -- as national polling shows Americans are increasingly opposed to U.S. military action in that country's civil war. 

A new Fox News Poll shows that public disapproval of Obama's handling of Syria has jumped from 40 percent to 60 percent. It also found just 36 percent favor using force to punish Syria for using chemical weapons; 61 percent oppose taking that step. 

"Right now, the American people are not persuaded," Obama acknowledged. "Right now, members of Congress who are just getting back still have questions." 

With the proposal so unpopular in the polls, Obama is having a difficult time selling the idea of a strike to Congress. A Senate test vote could still be held later this week, but the White House is struggling to corral the 60 votes that likely will be necessary to advance it. 

The administration faces an even tougher time in the Republican-controlled House. 

Obama stressed in the interview that the situation in Syria is "difficult," but the U.S. was looking at taking action because chemical weapons -- which the administration accuses the Assad regime of using -- are "indiscriminate." But he also said he understands Americans' skepticism over U.S. involvement. 

"The American people are right not to want to have us entangled in a sectarian civil war inside of Syria," he said.

KBC gets its first Crorepati

History teacher Taj Mohammed Rangrez from Udaipur wins 1 Crore ​on Sony Entertainment Television's Kaun Banega Crorepati


The moment came to a standstill when host Mr. Amitabh Bachchan of India's most loved quiz game show Kaun Banega Crorepati tossed the next question in front of the hot seat contestant Taj Mohammed Rangrez and said "barwah sawal Ek Crore ke liye, yeh raha apke saamne".

Taj Mohammed Rangrez a history teacher from Udaipur, Rajasthan is the first contestant this season to walk away with the most desired title of a "Crorepati" on this life changing game show.

On being crowned as the first crorepati of Kaun Banega Maha Crorepati, an elated Taj said, "It is a moment to rejoice & celebrate and extremely difficult to believe that 'I am a Crorepati'. It is splendid indeed to know that I am also the first contestant this season to have won Rs. 1 Crore. I was confident of the game and did not want to exhaust my lifelines at the start of the game itself. Now that I have won, my priority remains in treating my 7 year old daughter who is partially blind. Also I wish to buy a house, educate three underprivileged girls and get two orphan girls married."

Taj Mohammed Rangrez has basked in the glory of being the first contestant from the city of Palaces - Udaipur to win One crore in Kaun Banega 'Maha' Crorepati. Taj seemed very confident from the very beginning and there was no looking back for him after acing the Fastest Finger First round. A history teacher in Fatehgarh school, Taj Mohammed has been teaching for the past 10 years. He made his intentions clear when he answered every question confidently and kept away from using the lifelines until the 9th question for Rs 12.50 lakhs. Amidst all these, Taj added that he was playing this game for his daughter who is partially blind. The amount that he wins will be used to add a ray of hope to his daughter's life.

Taj was joined on stage by his elder sister who took in the moment of becoming a Crorepati family. Mr. Bachchan also complimented the fact on how well Taj played and that they already have a Crorepati in the second week of the show.

Kaun Banega Crorepati Questions and Answers 8th September 2013

3rd Episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 starts with rollover Rajni Rajput. She is playing for Rs.40, 000/-
Here are the all questions asked from Rajni Rajput 0n 8th September 2013.
Question: To respect whose word did the five Pandavas marry Draupadi?
A. Krishna  B. Indra C. Kunti  D. Madri
Answer: C. Kunti
Question: Which of these is the title of a fantasy novel by Devkinandan Khatri?
A. Chandraprabha  B. Chandragupta
C. Chandrakanta    D. Chandraabha
Answer: C. Chandrakanta
Question: Under a campaign run by UNICEF and Government of India, Aamir Khan has been promoting awareness against which of these ?
A. Polio  B. HIV/AIDS  C. Family Planning  D. Malnutrition
Answer: D. Malnutrition
Question: Who is the only Indian to have won a medal in Women’s Singles at the World Badminton Championships ?
A. Jwala Gupta  B. P V Sindhu  C. Saina Nehwal  D. Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer: B. P V Sindhu
Question: Who has been the longest serving chief minister of Rajasthan?
A. Mohan Lal Sukhadia  B. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
C. Ashok Gehlot     D. Vasundhara Raje Sindia
Answer: A. Mohan Lal Sukhadia
Question: From which country did India buy an aircraft carrier which was renamed as INS Vikramaditya?
A. France  B. Russia C. England D. Germany
Answer: B. Russia
Question: Which of these freedom fighters was the English language secretary  to Mahatma Gandhi for 16 years?
A. Hansa Mehta  B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
C.Sarojini Naidu D. Sushila Nayyar
Answer: B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Rajni Rajput, Bikaner, Rajasthan won 12 lakh 50 thousand….
Next Player:  Neelkamal Singh, Uttar Pradesh.
Question: Which of these dishes are usually “tari ya ras waali” and “sukhi” ?
A. Raita  B. Papdi  C. Sabji  D. Pulaav
Answer: C. Sabji
Question: The end of what service is referred to in this newspaper headline : “Dot, dash, full stop : ______________ service ends July 15 ” ?
A. Trunk Call  B. Telegram  C. Post Card  D. Toy Train
Answer: B. Telegram
Question:  Which of these festivals is also known as ‘Khichdi Parv’ in northern India?
A. Vaishakhi  B. Makar Sankranti
C. Vasant Panchami  D. Narak Chaturdashi
Answer: B. Makar Sankranti
Question: Where was Durga Shakti Nagpal, IAS, serving when she was suspended by the UP Govt?
A. Sant Ravidas Nagar
B. Sant Kabir Nagar
C. Ambedhkar Nagar
D. Gautam Buddh Nagar
Answer:  D. Gautam Buddh Nagar
Question: Which of these cricket tournaments is often referred to as the ‘Mini World Cup’ ?
A. Natwest Series
B. Asia Cup
C. ICC Championship Trophy
D. Twenty20 World Cup
Answer: C. ICC Championship Trophy
Question: Lord Krishna earned which of the following names because he killed a particular demon ?
A. Kanhaiya  B. Murari  C. Jagannath  D. Govind
Answer: B. Murari

Continuing with Neelkamal Singh, Uttar Pradesh, he will play KBC 7 as rollover contestant in next week. 

Kaun Banega Crorepati Question and Answers 7 September 2013

After a successful start, the second episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 starts with rollover Sushma Mishra. She is playing for Rs.1, 60,000/-

Question: With which of these states do Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh all share their borders?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Odisha  C. Bihar  D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Odisha
Question: The first world championship in what sport is planned to be held in 2017, though the game has been played since 1877?
A. Test Cricket  B. Rugby Union C. Kabaddi  D. Carrom
Answer: A. Test Cricket
Question: Which is the largest living species of tortoise in the world, which may weigh about 400 KG?
A. Sulcata Tortoise  B. Grenada Tortoise  C. Golden Greek Tortoise D. Galapagos Tortoise
Answer: D. Galapagos Tortoise
Question: According to legend, which of these rishis regained his youth by a celestial favour?
A. Agastya  B. Durvasa  C. Chyavana  D. Charaka
Answer: C. Chyavana
Sushma Mishra Left the  game winning 3,20,000/-

Next Contestant: Hussain Moiz Soni, Jamnagar, Gujrat.
KBC 7 Contestant Hussain Moiz Soni won Rs 3, 20, 000. Here is all questions asked to Hussain Moiz
Question: On a restaurant menu, which of these is a term for a place where people gather for shayari and ghazals?
A. Manchurian  B. Burger  C. Rice  D. Pasta
Answer : C. Rice
Question: Which of these is a term for a place where people gather for shayari and ghazals ?
A. Rukhsar  B. Mushaira  C. Shikara  D. Mahabara
Answer: B. Mushaira
Question: Which of these is not a recommended mineral in the human diet ?
A. Strontium B. Potassium  C. Iron  D. Calcium
Answer: A. Strontium
Question: Who or what is the ‘baby’ in this recent newspaper headline: “At 66, Mother India gets ready for her 29th baby” ?
A. The Royal baby B. Telangana
C. INS Vikrant  D. Nargis’ last unreleased film
Answer: B. Telangana
Question: Who was the president of India at the turn of the century, as the 20th century became the 21st century?
A. K R Narayan  B. A P J Abdul Kalam
C. R Venkataraman
D. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Answer: A. K R Narayan
Question: The 2013 film ‘Lootera’ is partly based on which short story by O’Henry ?
A. The Ransom of Red Chief
B. The Gift of the Magi
C. The Last leaf
D. The Third Ingredient
Answer: C. The Last leaf
Question: In the Mughal era, which of these harbours was also known as ‘Babul Mecca’ and ‘Meccaidwar’?
A. Bharuch  B. Surat  C. Porbandar  D. Khambat
Answer: B. Surat
Question: After whom is the annual award, given by the Govt of India to an outstanding handloom weaver, named ?
A. Acharya Vinoba Bhave  B. Sant Kabir
C. Mahatma Gandhi  D. Gul Ahmed
Answer: B. Sant Kabir
Next Contestant by playing three fastest finger first questions is: Rajni Rajput, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Question: According to the title of a 2013 film, what happened at wadala?
A. Meeting  B. Romance C. Shootout  D. Marriage
Answer: C. Shootout
Question: Eating which of these dishes would qualify one as a non-vegetarian?
A. Malai Kofta       B. Navratan Korma
C. Gatte ki Sabzi   D. Tandoori  Raan
Answer: D. Tandoori  Raan

Continuing with Rajni Rajput, on Sunday as roll over 

Kaun Banega Crorepati Questions and Answers 6th September 2013

1. Which of these sounds would you associate with the heart?
A. Tring Tring  B. Tap Tap C. Click Click  D. Dhak Dhak
Answer: A. Dhak Dhak
2.  Who is the ‘ Bharat Ka Veer Putra ‘, according to the title of a 2013 TV Series?
A. Tipu Sultan B. Chandragupta Maurya  C. Maharana Pratap  D. Ashoka
Answer: C. Maharana Pratap
3. In 2013, Which Natural Calamity is known as Himalayan Tsunami?
A. Uttrakhand  B. Arunachal Pradesh  C. Jammu and Kashmir  D. Sikkim
Answer: A. Uttrakhand
4. Which film is this song from?
A. Mere Dad Ki Maruti  B. Chennai Express C. Ghanchakkar  D. Race 2.
Answer: B. Chennai Express
5. In the Ramayana, Which demon impersonated Rama’s voice, screaming, “Lakshman! Help me”?
A. Surpanakha  B. Khara  C. Maricha  D. Dushana
Answer: C. Maricha
6. Who is the only leader to be elected Prime Minister of Pakistan three times?
A. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani  B. Benazir Bhutto  C. Liaqat Ali Khan D. Nawaz Sharif
Answer: D. Nawaz Sharif
7. The black widow, which eats the male counterpart after mating, as a female species of which animal?
A. Sloth  B. Ant  C. Spider D. Termite
Answer: C. Spider
8. Douglas Engelbert, who passed away in 2013, is credited as the inventor of which of these products?
A. Mobile Phone  B. Computer Mouse  C. Bluetooth Mouse  D. Digital camera
Answer: B. Computer Mouse
9. In 1850, the first experimental electric telegraph line in India was set up between Calcutta and which place?
A. Diamond Harbour  B. Darjeeling  C. Murshidabad  D. Dhaka
Answer: A. Diamond Harbour.
10. Which of these persons has not walked on the Moon?
A. Charles Duke  B. James A Lovell  C. Alan Bean  D. Pete Conrad
Answer: B. James A Lovell
11. Who was the chairman of the Indian Calendar Reform Committee that initiated the adoption of Saka calendar as the Indian national Calendar?
A. Meghnad Saha                     B. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
C. Prabodh Chandra Sengupta  D. Vainu Bappu
Answer: A. Meghnad Saha
Priti Panwar becomes the first contestant of KBC 2013 to wins Rs. 25, 00,000.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan plays the Best of 3 with the top 9 Contestants. Sushma Mishra, a housewife from Raipur, Chhattisgarh becomes the second contestant to play Kaun Banega Crorepati 2013.
Questions Dated 6th September 2013 asked form Sushma Mishra are as:
Question:  ’The Phrase’100 crore Clubs’, often mentioned in Indian media nowadays, refers to which one of the following?
A. Viewership of an IPL match
B. Election expenditure
C. Population of countries
D. Films’ box office collections
Answer: D. Films’ box office collections
Question: The ‘sasural’ of which of these international sportsperson from India is in Pakistan?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. Saina Mirza
C. Anisa Sayyed
D. Anjum Chopra
Answer:  B. Saina Mirza
Question: which of these cards would you associate the phrase ‘Aam Aadmi ka Adhikaar’?
A. PAN Card  B. Voter ID Card  C. AADHAR Card  D. Ration Card
Answer: C. AADHAR Card
Question: Which politician’s voice is this ?
A. Naveen Patnaik  B. Kapil Sibal  C. Arun Jaitley  D. Shashi Tharoor
Ans: B. Kapil Sibal

Continuing with Sushma Mishra, on Saturday as roll over