Prabodh Panda (born 7 February 1946) is an Indian politician. He is a leader of the Communist Party of India. He was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Midnapore constituency in West Bengal in a bye-election held on 10 May 2001.^[1] He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 2004 and 2009 from the same constituency.

Early life[link]

Panda was born in a Utkal (Oriya) Brahmin family. His father was Devendra Nath Panda and mother Niradabala Panda. He graduated in arts from the Dantan Bhattar College, which was then affiliated with the prestigious and historic University of Calcutta.

References[link]

External links[link]

• Detailed Profile: Shri Prabodh Panda in india.gov.in website

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Praful Manoharbhai Patel (born February 17, 1957, Kolkata) is a Member of Parliament of the Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Bhandara-Gondia parliamentary constituency and is a member of the Nationalist Congress Party. He currently holds the title of Cabinet Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in the Government of India. Before moving to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Patel was a Minister of State for Civil Aviation from May 2004 up to January 2011. Praful Patel has been associated with numerous corruption investigations, within India and abroad.^[2][3]

Political career[link]

He is the son of a Congressman, Manoharbhai Patel. Patel was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha in 1991 at the age of 34. He was then elected three times consecutively to the 10th, 11th, and 12th Lok Sabhas. In April 2000 he was chosen to Rajya Sabha .^[4] and again re-elected in April 2006. He is currently a member of the 15th Lok Sabha

Patel took over as the Minister for Civil Aviation in 2004. While a leading Business daily in India, the Economic Times, named him Business Reformer of the year in 2007 for his pathbreaking initiatives in India's Aviation sector,^[5] Praful Patel has also been subjected to extensive criticism for the unsuccessful merger of India's two state airlines – Air India (International) and Indian (Domestic), and the subsequent holding company's escalating financial losses.^[6][6][7]

Apart from his political activities, Patel is a businessman and has stake in Gondia based Ceejay Tobacco.^[8] He is also the president of All India Football Federation and member of the Executive of the Asian Football Confederation.

Allegations of Corruption[link]

There have been irregularities in the purchases of multiple aircraft during his tenure as the Minister of Civil Aviation. Air India was making a profit of around Rs.105 crore, till the 2003-2004 fiscal. As of 2011, Air India has a debt of more than Rs.40,000 crore and an estimated loss of Rs.7000 crore.^[9]

He has earned notoriety because between April 2009 and April 2011 his personal assets grew by 53%—from Rs. 79 crore to Rs. 122 crore—at the rate of Rs. 5 lakh per day.^[10] The same period saw a remarkable rise in the debt incurred by India's national carrier, Air India.^[11][12]

There are also allegations of misuse of Air India by Patel's family members. His daughter, Poorna Patel, who was a hospitality manager with the Indian Premier League(IPL), used her influence to charter an AI aircraft to ferry IPL players from Chandigarh to Chennai, resulting in the cancellation of a scheduled Coimbatore bound passenger flight IC 7603.^[13] In another incident, a response by Air India to a petition filed under the Right to Information Act, 2005 revealed that Praful Patel made the debt-ridden airline switch aircraft type from an Airbus A319 to a larger Airbus A320 on the Bangalore - Male route in 2010 to ensure business class travel for his family.^[14][15]

In February 2012, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police accused Praful Patel, during his tenure as aviation minister, of accepting a $250,000 bribe from an Ottawa-based Indian businessman to influence the tender for a $100 million contract to supply machine readable boarding cards and facial recognition software.^[16][17] Soon after, Patel also faces CBI in-house probe over bribe link^[18]

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Moon Moon Sen
Born	Moon Moon Sen (1948-03-28) March 28, 1948 (age 64) Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Spouse	Bharat Dev Varma(1978-present)
Children	Raima Sen Riya Sen
Parents	Dibanath Sen Suchitra Sen

Moon Moon Sen (also credited as Moonmoon Sen) (Bengali: মুনমুন সেন born 28 March 1948) is an Indian film actress. She did movies in Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi and Kannada films. Sen is part of a three generational family of actors and was a staple of the Bengali film industry, starring in many hit films. She eventually starred in Bollywood films, which she was not as successful as the Bengali film industry. She has appeared in 60 films and 40 TV serials. Her performance in the Telugu film Sirivennela directed by K.Vishwanath is possibly her best performance.

Early life[link]

Moon Moon Sen was born into a Bengali family in Calcutta to popular Bengali actress Suchitra Sen and Dibanath Sen. Her father, of Ballygunge Place, was the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen of Calcutta, Adinath Sen. Her great grandfather Dinanath Sen was the Diwan or a Minister of the Maharaja of Tripura.

She was educated at Loreto Convent, Darjeeling and at Loreto House, Calcutta, then in a school in England and after coming back, she graduated from Loreto College, Calcutta. She received her masters in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.^[1]

As a child, Sen learnt drawing from Jamini Roy, one of India's greatest artists.^[2] She loves paintings and collecting antiques. In an interview in 2000, she said she taught at Ballygunge Girls' School for a year^[3] and then taught graphics at Chitrabani, a school teaching film techniques. She was also active in social work and even thought about adopting a baby, even before she was married.^[1] Sen taught English at a well known Boys' school (Ballygunge Govt. High School) in Kolkata before joining films.

Acting career[link]

Moon Moon Sen started her career in films and television after marriage and motherhood. She made her debut in Andar Baahar (1984).[1] Her daring role in that film apparently created a storm of controversy.

After Zakhmi Dil (1994) she did not appear in films until 2003 when she starred in an unsuccessful thriller Kucch To Hai. At no point, she could match success of her her mother, who was Bengali film's leading actress for nearly two decades.

Before and after entering the film industry, she appeared alone (or with her daughters) in some modelling assignments. She notably modeled for soap ads [2] which were quite controversial in the 1980s.^{[citation needed]} Apart from doing some television serials, she also did couple of Bengali tele-films.

Sen said she would bare all even at 70.

"Age is not important, the attitude is. Sophia is the ultimate glam girl who can manage to look beautiful in such a picture even now. But yes, India too has beautiful women like Rekha and Hema Malini who can carry such a thing out with aplomb. In fact, I wouldn't mind myself if the shoot is done aesthetically and with taste."^[4]

She is now doing a few films at a time, such as a film in 2000 with younger daughter Riya.[3] She is also apparently writing a cookbook in Bengali, which is yet to be published. Most recently, she has made occasional appearances, or with her family, also in the Page Three sections of Indian newspapers, usually at polo events or film-related events, and promote new restaurants.

Personal life[link]

Moon Moon Sen married in 1978, to a descendant of the royal family of Tripura state. They have two daughters, actresses Raima Sen and Riya Sen. She has high regard for her husband, for his consistent support of her professional acting career.^[3]

Her late mother-in-law, Ila Devi, was the princess of Cooch Behar, and elder sister of Gayatri Devi, the Maharani of Jaipur.

Awards[link]

Sen received awards such as the Nandi State Award, the Kalakendra Screen Award and the Bharat Nirman Award.

Filmography[link]

Bengali[link]

• Baidurya Rahasya
• Rajbadhu
• Byabodhan
• Tumi Kato Sundar
• Gajamukuta (1991)
• Anjali
• Ajantay
• Mahashay
• Rajshwari
• Apon Ghorey
• Sopan (1994)
• Tumi Kato Sundar
• Pujarini
• Neel Nirjane
• My Karma
• Boi Durjo Raw Hossho
• Anterale—Chironjeet

Bollywood[link]

• Chorus (1974)
• Andar Baahar (1984) ... Reema
• Musafir (1986)
• Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) .... Radha
• Jaal (1986)
• Sheesha (1986) ... Manisha Prakash
• Pyaar Ki Jeet (1987) ... Rani sahiba
• Majnu (1987)
• Amar Kantak (1987)
• Maashuka (1987)
• Woh Phir Aayegi (1988)
• Be Lagaam (1988)
• Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe (1989)
• Tere Bina Kya Jeena (1989)
• Ek Din Achanak (1989)
• Apna Desh Paraye Log (1989)
• Pathar Ke Insan (1990) ... Dancer
• Lekin... (1991) ... Pammi
• Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
• Bahaar Aane Tak (1990) ... Renu
• 100 Days (1991) ... Rama
• Iraada (1991)
• Vishkanya (1991) ... Mrs. Sonal Vikram Singh
• Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
• Hirer Angti (1992)
• Zakhmi Rooh (1993) ... Seema/Reema
• Zakhmi Dil (1994) ... Mala
• Kucch To Hai (2003) ... Madam Sexena
• Nil Nirjane (2003)
• Love at Times Square (2003) ... Sweety's mother
• Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love (2003)
• My Karma (2004) ... Mrs. Mullik
• It Was Raining That Night (2005)
• Bow Barracks Forever (2007) ... Rosi

Tamil[link]

• 12B (2001) as Jo's Mom

Malayalam[link]

• Aval Kathirunnu Avanum

Telugu[link]

• Majnu
• Sirivennela

Kannada[link]

• Yuga Purusha

References[link]

External links[link]

Moon Moon Sen at the Internet Movie Database

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Further reading[link]

• Shoma A. Chatterjee. "Moon Moon Sen: Back in the Spotlight", Screen (part of the Indian Express group), 24 November 2000. An article based on an interview with Moon Moon Sen, discussing her career and her private life.

Yves "Larock" Cheminade (April 20, 1977) is a Swiss DJ and producer. He is a member of Africanism All Stars.

His single "Rise Up" was a popular clubbing track throughout Europe and reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.^[1]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

Singles[link]

EPs / Singles[link]

• 2012 : Friday is Dark / Tape (Millia Records)
• 2011 : Viva Las Vegas with Tony Sylla (Ego Music)
• 2011 : If You're Lonely with Cruzaders (Millia Records)"
• 2011 : Running Man with Jesus Luz ft. Liliana Almeida (Millia Records)"
• 2011 : The Zoo (Millia Records)"
• 2011 : Milky Way ft. Trisha (Millia Records)"
• 2011 : Pan! Pan! with Tony Sylla (Millia Records)"
• 2010 : Girl Remixes with Tara McDonald & Tony Sylla (Spinnin Records)"
• 2010 : Don't Turn Back (Millia Records)"

Remixes[link]

• 2002 : Dirty Rockerz - Let's Get Mad (Yves Larock Remix)
• 2005 : Dub Deluxe - Sex on Sax (Yves Larock 'n' Yann Remix)
• 2005 : Yves Cheminade (alias Yves Larock) - Vibenight (Yves Larock & Ludovic B Mix)
• 2006 : Major Boys vs. Kim Wilde - Friday Night Kids (Yves Larock Remix)
• 2006 : Tune Brothers - Serenata (Yves Larock 'n' Yann Remix)
• 2008 : Sunchasers - The Real Thing (Yves LaRock Remix)
• 2008 : JD Davis - Thrill Factor (World Cup 2008) (Yves Larock Dub Mix)
• 2009 : Cruzaders featuring Terri B - One Nation (Yves Larock Remix)
• 2009 : Rico Bernasconi - Hit the Dust (Yves Larock Remix)
• 2009 : Subdelux - Paparazzi (Yves Larock Club Edit)
• 2010 : Akcent - That's My Name (Yves Larock Radio Edit)
• 2010 : Guru Josh & Igor Blaska - Eternity (Yves Larock Remix)

References[link]

1. ^ BBC - Radio 1 - Chart Show - The UK Top 40 Singles
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h} Yves LaRock international chart positions

External links[link]

• Official Artist Site
• Ministry of Sound record label page

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