`Kambakkht Ishq' named worst film at Golden Kela awards

There was no love lost for "Kambakkht Ishq" at Bollywood's Golden Kela awards with the Sajid Nadiadwala film being crowned the worst film of 2009.

The film, panned by critics and audiences alike, also won its leading lady Kareena Kapoor the dubious honor of worst actress.

Organizers of the Golden Kela awards, an annual event like the Razzies that spoofs the Oscars,

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Pakistan national games postponed

Pakistan's annual National Games, scheduled to be held in Peshawar this month, have been postponed because of security concerns, the country's National Olympic Committee said on March 16.

The games are the latest sporting event to be affected by security worries in a country that has been hit by a series of militant attacks, including the ambush of the Sri Lanka cricket team's bus last year.

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Women's business group sets up New Jersey chapter

Asian Women in Business (AWIB) celebrated Women's History Month and the launch of its New Jersey chapter on March 8.

Held at Prudential's headquarters in Newark, N.J., the networking reception featured prominent professionals and entrepreneurs from across the state, a press release said.

The reception was open to business owners and professionals looking to network with their peers, explore new skills-building opportunities and learn more about joining the AWIB, the release said.

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Hong Kong tops travelers' list of places in Asia

While Shanghai justifiably claims to be China's most dynamic city, Hong Kong's geography, architecture, history, food and intriguing sights and the fact that for visitors, life under the Chinese flag feels virtually the same as it did during British oversight keeps the city on many travelers' itineraries.

Easy train links between Hong Kong's efficient airport and the Kowloon terminal quickly bring new arrivals just a short cab ride from major hotels. Hong Kong's prime draws are on Kowloon and Hong Kong lsland.

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Padma Shri award winner is felicitated

Dr. Sudhir Parikh, publisher of Desi Talk and recipient of one of India's highest civilian awards for his philanthropic work and commitment to improving U.S.-India relations, was feted by a number of community groups and professional organizations in the tri- state area.

He will be given the Padma Shri by India's President Pratibha Patil at a formal ceremony April 4 in New Delhi.

Dr. Parikh, a noted allergist and an authority in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology, is also the chairman and publisher of New York-based Parikh Worldwide Media, Inc., which publishes three periodicals ­ News India Times, Desi Talk and The Indian American.

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Zakir Hussain returns to New York City with two concerts

The World Music Institute will host two nights with tabla-superstar Zakir Hussain and his ensemble of virtuoso artists from India's classical and folk traditions.

Titled "Zakir Hussain's Masters of Percussion", the concert will be held at the Rose Theater in Frederick P . Rose Hall Home of Jazz at the Lincoln Center, March 12 and 13, a press release said.

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Comcast launches new technology brand

Comcast Corporation recently announced he launch of XFINITY, a new brand for its technology platform, products, and services. Full roll out will include a comprehensive re-branding via XFINITY TV, XFINITY Voice and XFINITY Internet prod- ucts, said a press release from the company.

The initial launch began Feb. 12, in select markets including Chicago, Portland, Seattle, Baltimore, parts of Northern and Southern New Jersey, the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area and significant parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, the company said.

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