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New indigenously-themed bottle for Absolut's India Limited Edition

Sawai Madhopur, June 23 (IANS) Absolut vodka launched its first ever Indian-designed and themed "Absolut India Limited Edition" bottle here on Saturday Known for its iconic bottle shape bearing striking designs, the Pernod Ricard firm's limited edition bottle features a design influenced by the rich cultural heritage of India and the aim to 'Save the Tiger'. Speaking at the launch at Oberoi Vanyavilas here, Telangana architect Ajay Boga, whose art work was selected for the design, said: "The tiger design is a combination of a lot of elements which boost the national pride and represents India culturally, spiritually on many levels." Absolut Brand Manger Rashi Lakhotia said: "Absolut has built a strong association with art and creativity in a very short time in India with its collaborations with leading artists." "The launch of Absolut India is our way of celebrating all these multifaceted layers of India," she added.

India thrash newbies Kenya in Kabaddi Masters

Dubai, June 23 (IANS) India continued their dominance at the Kabaddi Masters as they overpowered Kenya 48-19 in their second Group A match at the Al Wasl Sports Club here on Saturday. India were brilliant in both offence and defence while Kenya struggled to hold India's tsumani of points. Left-corner Girish Maruti, Monu Goyat, Rishank made it look like a cakewalk and thrashed newbies Kenya with huge margin.

UTT: Amalraj, Elizabeta boost Maharashtra United

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Indias Anthony Amalraj and Romanias Elizabeta Samara posted nerve-wracking victories in their respective Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) matches here on Saturday to lift Maharashtra United from the bottom of the table to the second position. Down 2-7 in the tie against table toppers Dabang Smashers, captain Joao Monteiro of Portugal led the fightback, scoring an upset 2-1 win over World No 27 Yoshida Masaki.

Prem Chopra honoured with living legend award

Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra was on Saturday honoured with the living legend prize at the 25th annual Bharat Nirman awards function here. Olympic gold medallist and former India hockey captain Gurbux Singh and ex-Governor of West Bengal Justice Shyamal K Sen were conferred lifetime achievement awards. "Whenever a cultural programme is organised here, it is always of the highest standard," Chopra, 82, said while receiving the award to loud cheers at the packed Kala Mandir auditorium.

JandK is united with India because of Syama Prasad Mookerjee's sacrifice: Amit Shah

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah attended Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee's death anniversary in Jammu on Saturday. Remembering the renowned politician, Amit Shah said, "If Kashmir is united with India, it is because of Syama Prasad Mookerjee's sacrifice". Syama Prasad Mookerjee died in the year 1953. "There was a need of permit for Indian citizens to enter Kashmir before; Syama Prasad Mookerjee led the revolution to unite Kashmir", he added. He went on saying that Mookerjee did not die a natural death, but he was killed inside the prison after he was arrested.

Shooter Chain pips Gagan to clinch gold in Rifle 3 position

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) World Cup silver medallist Chain Singh pipped compatriot Gagan Narang to clinch the gold medal in the Rifle 3 position category at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in the 18th KSS Memorial Shooting Championship here on Saturday. Chain, the Jammu and Kashmir stalwart representing the Army Marksman Unit, helped his teammates Surendra Singh and Satyendra Singh to annex the gold in the team event as well.

Five Indians enter final, 4 fetch bronze in Ulaanbaatar Cup

Ulaanbaatar, June 23 (IANS) Indian boxers continued to impress in the Ulaanbaatar Cup with Sonia Lather (57kg), Mandeep Jangra (69kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) advancing to the final of their respective categories even as seasoned Shiva Thapa had to settle for a bronze medal here on Saturday. Ending with bronze medals were Shiva, debutant Vanhmlimpuia (75kg), Ashish (64kg), and Bina Devi Koijam (48kg), a direct entrant into the last-four stage owing to the small size of the women's draw.

BJP, TMC leaders observe death anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders observed death anniversary of founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Syama Prasad Mookerjee on Saturday. Mookerjee died in the year 1953. "Dr Mookerjee is close to our hearts, not only BJP but every people in West Bengal", said BJP leader Roopa Ganguly. "Syama Prasad Mookerjee was great son of West Bengal, who became Vice Chancellor of Calcutta University just at the age of 33", said TMC leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay.

Baba Ramdev performs yoga in London

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday performed Yoga in London's Olympia West Hall. Scores of followers and various other foreigners joined him in the act. During a conversation with ANI, he said, "If the western countries have given the world knowledge about science and technology, the rishis of India have introduced yoga. The basic philosophy of yoga is oneness, co-existence, brotherhood and harmony and happiness. According to me, with all the kind of stress, depression and violence that has conquered the world the solution to that can be simple. Yoga.""If you adopt the practice of Yoga, you can eradicate diseases and bad thoughts. Your life will be better," he added.

Strong show by Indian boxers at Chemistry Cup

Halle (Germany), June 23 (IANS) Gaurav Solanki and Mohammed Hussamuddin won gold in their respective categories as Indian boxers ended up with a rich haul of medals at the Chemistry Cup here on Saturday.