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SBS refers to:

Banking[link]

• Swiss Bank Corporation, previously one of the major Swiss banks, now merged into UBS
• SBS Bank, a building society in the Southland region of New Zealand that is now registered as a bank
• Skipton Building Society
• Scarborough Building Society

Broadcasting[link]

• SBS Broadcasting Group, originally Scandinavian, now also operating in various other European countries
• Special Broadcasting Service, an Australian multilingual and multicultural radio and television service
• Seoul Broadcasting System, a South Korean television network
• Shizuoka Broadcasting System, a Japanese radio and TV broadcasting station in Shizuoka Prefecture
• Spanish Broadcasting System, a United States radio and TV operator

Military[link]

• Special Boat Service, formerly Special Boat Section and Special Boat Squadron, a special forces unit of the British Royal Marines and formerly also of the Army Commandos and Special Air Service
• Special Boat Squadron (Sri Lanka), a special forces unit of the Sri Lanka Navy
• Strategic bombing survey, a post-war assessment of Allied strategic bombing of the Axis powers in World War II

Education[link]

• Salford Business School, the business school of the University of Salford
• SBS Swiss Business School, a private business school in Zürich
• Sa?d Business School, the business school of the University of Oxford
• Solvay Business School, the business school of the Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
• Special Book Services, the leading distributor of language teaching materials in Brazil
• The Stony Brook School, an independent college preparatory school located in Stony Brook on the North shore of Long Island, New York
• Strathmore Business School, the business school of Strathmore University, Kenya
• St Birinus School, in Didcot, Oxfordshire
• Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent school for girls in Greenfield, Massachusetts

Transport[link]

• SBS Transit, a major transport conglomerate in Singapore
• Select Bus Service, bus rapid transit in New York City
• Singapore Bus Service, the former name of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited, a public transport operator in Singapore
• Saginaw Bay Southern Railway

Information technology[link]

• SBS Technologies, a company that develops embedded computer hardware
• Siemens Business Services, now Siemens IT Solutions and Services, a subsidiary of Siemens AG
• Microsoft Small Business Server, now Windows Small Business Server, an integrated server suite from Microsoft designed for running network infrastructure of small and medium enterprises
• Jive SBS, Jive Software's Social Business Software (formerly Clearspace)
• Smart Battery System, a specification for determining accurate battery capacity readings

Music[link]

• Sky Blue Sky, an album by American rock band Wilco
• "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (song), a song by Irish rock band U2
• Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, an album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath

Science and medicine[link]

• Save British Science, the former name of the Campaign for Science and Engineering
• Shaken baby syndrome, a form of child abuse
• Short bowel syndrome, a disease of the intestines
• Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, a neurological disorder
• Sick building syndrome, an ailment associated with a place of work
• Stimulated Brillouin scattering, the effect when light in a medium (such as water or a crystal) interacts with density variations and changes its path
• Styrene Butadiene Styrene, a type of plastic
• Sexual Behavior in Sleep, Sleep sex or Sexsomnia, sexual behavior that occurs during sleep

Sports[link]

• SBS Championship, the first event of the PGA Tour season, played in Hawaii and sponsored by Seoul Broadcasting System
• SBS Invitational, an amateur golf tournament played in Invercargill, New Zealand and sponsored by SBS Bank
• Side by side pair skating elements
• Social Boston Sports

Others[link]

• Satellite Business Systems, a company founded by IBM, Aetna, Comsat, and later purchased by MCI that provided business-oriented satellite communications through its SBS fleet of geosynchronous satellites
• Short barrel shotgun
• Silver Bauhinia Star, an honour in Hong Kong
• Slam Bolt Scrappers, a 2011 PlayStation Network video game
• Society for Biomolecular Sciences, an international non-profit scientific society dedicated to drug discovery and its related disciplines, based in Danbury, Connecticut, USA
• Solid Bleached Sulfate or Solid bleached board, a paperboard grade
• Southall Black Sisters, an organisation of Asian and African-Caribbean women in London
• Southampton Boat Show, a boat show in Southampton

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Barun Sobti
Barun sobti
Born	Barun Sobti (1984-08-21) 21 August 1984 (age 27)[citation needed] New Delhi, India
Occupation	Model, Actor, host
Years active	2008–present
Religion	Punjabi[citation needed]
Website
barunsobti.com

Barun Sobti (Hindi: बरुन सोबती) (born 21 August 1984^{[citation needed]}) is an Indian television actor and model whose career was launched from the STAR Plus television series Shraddha. Sobti is recognized for playing the lead male character, Shravan Jaiswal, in the Sony TV's serial Baat Hamari Pakki Hai. He is presently playing the role of Arnav Singh Raizada in STAR Plus's romantic drama television series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon.

Personal life[link]

Barun Sobti was born into a Punjabi,^{[citation needed]} Sikh family^{[citation needed]} from Kirti Nagar, New Delhi.^{[citation needed]} He got married on December 12, 2010, in a Gurdwara^[1] to childhood sweetheart Pashmeen Manchanda. He chooses to be extremely private with his personal life.

Career[link]

Before entering the television industry, Barun Sobti worked at Jindal Telecom Company in Delhi.^{[citation needed]} He got his first breakthrough when his friend Karan Wahi helped him achieve his first role on a Star Plus serial.^{[citation needed]}

For his first major role on television, he scored a role opposite Neha Janpandit as the male lead Swayam Khurana, in the family and faith oriented daily soap Shraddha broadcasted on STAR Plus. The show, however, was pulled of air abruptly due to floundering TRPs.^{[citation needed]}

Following his first television show, he was approached to play the male lead in Balaji Telefilms's show Keshav Pandit^{[citation needed]}, but did not accept^{[citation needed]}. He later appeared in a cameo role in the popular teen television romance Dill Mill Gaye where he played his first and only negative role of patient Raj Singh, in rehabilitation for drug abuse.^{[citation needed]}

Later, he signed the show Baat Hamari Pakki Hai to portray the character Shravan Jaiswal on the channel Sony TV. The show created a fan following and became relatively popular.^{[citation needed]} To promote the show, Sobti accompanied Co-Star Ankita Sharma in Sony TV's dance based reality show Boogie Woogie and later the Indian Idol 5 Grand Finale.^{[citation needed]}

After wrapping up Baat Hamari Pakki Hai , Sobti was offered the role of the male protagonist, Arnav Singh Raizada, in Star Plus' Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. Sobti plays an arrogant business tycoon who does not believe in love until meeting his soulmate Khushi Kumari Gupta, Co-Star Sanaya Irani. He has received immense critical acclaim for the role he is playing and has attained a strong fan-following due to his chemistry with his costar.He has also done anchoring in star parivaar awards and has received tremendous support.

He is going to do his Bollywood debut with Main Aur Mr. Right.

Television[link]

Advertisements[link]

Filmography[link]

Awards[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Barun Sobti

• Barun Sobti Website
• Barun Sobti at India-Forums

Karan Singh Grover (born 23 February 1982) is an Indian television actor and model. He began his television career in Ekta Kapoor's Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India. Karan is most recognized for playing the role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One.

Personal life[link]

Karan Singh Grover was born in Delhi, India to a Punjabi Sikh family. He has one younger brother Ishmeet Singh. During his childhood Karan and his family moved to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, where he lived for six years. He studied at International Indian School of Dammam. In 2000 he moved back to Mumbai and pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai, Dadar Catering College.^[2] He was in a band during his college days called the "Thousand Decibels". After completing his degree, Karan moved to Muscat, Oman where his family was located and started working at the Sheraton Hotel as a marketing executive for about a year.^[2] He later returned to India to pursue a career in modeling and participated in the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt contest in 2004. He won the award for the 'Most Popular Model'. Earlier he was married to television actor Shraddha Nigam on 2 December 2008 in Goa. They mutually filed for divorce near the end of 2009. On April 9th 2012 Karan got married to his friend of 8 years and co-star from Dill Mill Gayye & Kasautii Zindagii Kay television actress Jennifer Winget. ^[3]

Television career[link]

Before starting his television acting career Karan did many modeling assignments, ramp shows, advertisements and even hosted a radio show. Later he entered the Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt Contest in 2004 and ended up winning the award for the 'Most Popular Model.'Through a nationwide talent hunt contest by Balaji Telefilms he, along with five others, got selected to play leads in an MTV show Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, followed by Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag. He was also seen in Kasautii Zindagii Kay in a negative role. Subsequently, he acted in Solhah Singaarr on Sahara One, as well as some short stints on C.I.D. and Parrivaar.Karan rose to fame through the role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gaye, which became widely popular and gained him a massive fanbase. Along with Dill Mill Gayye, he anchored the STAR One reality television show Zara Nachke Dikha throughout its first season. He was the second runner-up in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in Season 3. In 2009, he co-hosted the music show Idea Rocks India on Colors TV. In 2010 he participated as a contestant in Khatron Ke Khiladi in Season 3. In 2011 he hosted the travelling reality show "Perfect Couple" on channel [V]. Also made a special guest appearance for about a month of the channel [V] series Dil Dosti Dance as professor Karan Mallik. Karan's debut bollywood film Lorie/The Loving Doll is also under production and will be releasing soon.

TV shows and appearances[link]

Filmography[link]

Advertisements[link]

Awards & Nominations[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• [1] ksg channel v

• I’m flirtatious, says Karan, DNA India, 20 December 2007.
• [2]
• [3]
• 'Dill Mill Gaye for Karan Singh Grover and Jennifer'

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Karan Singh
Sadr-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir
Reign	1961–present
Predecessor	Hari Singh
Spouse	Yasho Rajya Lakshmi
Full name
Karan Singh
House	The Royal House of Jammu and Kashmir
Father	Hari Singh
Mother	Maharani Tara Devi
Born	(1931-03-09) 9 March 1931 (age 81) Cannes, France
Signature
Religion	Hinduism

Karan Singh is an Indian politician and member of the royal family of Jammu and Kashmir. He is a MP in the Rajya Sabha, a senior member of the ruling Indian National Congress Party serving as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Department, President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), India's Ambassador to UNESCO, Chairman of the Auroville Foundation and of the Temple of Understanding, author, diplomat, champion of interfaith dialogue, and Hindu scholar. Singh (born 1931) is the son of the last ruler of the princely state of Kashmir and Jammu, Maharaja Hari Singh. In the 26th amendment^[1] to the Constitution of India promulgated in 1971, the Government of India abolished all official symbols of princely India, including titles, privileges, and remuneration (privy purses).^[2] Singh received the Padma Vibhushan in 2005.

Biography[link]

Early life and education[link]

Karan Singh was born on March 9, 1931, in Cannes, France, to the last ruler of the princely state of Kashmir and Jammu (also known as The Royal House of Jammu and Kashmir), Maharaja Hari Singh and his wife Maharani Tara Devi. He was educated at Doon School, Dehra Dun, and received a B.A. from Sri Pratap Singh (S. P.) College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir University, and an M.A. in Political Science from Delhi University. He went on to receive a Ph.D. from Delhi University.^[3]

Political career[link]

In 1949, at age of eighteen, he was appointed as the regent of Jammu and Kashmir state after his father stepped down as the king, following the state's accession to India.^[4] He served successively as regent, first and last Sadr-i-Riyasat and governor of the state of Jammu and Kashmir from 1965 to 1967. He has held several ministerial positions in the Union cabinet: Union Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation from 1967 to 1973, Minister of Health and Family Planning from 1973 to 1977 and Minister of Education and Culture in 1979–1980. In 1990–1991, he served as Indian Ambassador to the US.

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From 1967 to 1980, and in 1990, Karan Singh served as a MP in the Lok Sabha; since 1996, he has been a MP in the Rajya Sabha. He served as Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, Jammu and Kashmir University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is an active member of several boards, organizations, and foundations, including the Author's Guild of India, the ICCR, the Auroville Foundation, the Indian Board of Wildlife, and several others. Presently, Karan Singh is Chairman of the AICC Foreign Department.

Personal life[link]

In 1956, he married Princess Yasho Rajya Lakshmi (1937–2009), the granddaughter of Maharaja Sir Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, the last Rana Prime Minister of Nepal from the Rana dynasty of Nepal.^{[6][dead link]} They have four children — a daughter, Jyotsna, and three sons Vikramaditya, Ajatshatru and Ashok and eight grandchildren — Vivaswat, Viveka, Mriganka, Martand, Adishree,Ranvijay,Kanav and Pranav.The eldest of the grandson "Kanav" resides in England and as of the last update was last seen in Melbourne,Australia.

Styles[link]

• 1931–1939: Yuvraj Sri Karan Singh Bahadur, Yuvaraja of Jammu and Kashmir
• 1939–1945: Second Lieutenant Yuvraj Sri Karan Singh Bahadur, Yuvaraja of Jammu and Kashmir
• 1945–1961: Colonel Yuvraj Sri Karan Singh Bahadur, Yuvaraja of Jammu and Kashmir
• 1961–present: Major-General His Highness Shriman Rajrajeshwar Maharajadhiraj Dr. Sri Karan Singh Indar Mahindar Bahadur, Sipar-i-Sultanat, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir (formally preferred to be known as Dr. Sri Karan Singh upon accession)
  • 1949–1952: Sri Karan Singh, Regent of Jammu and Kashmir
  • 1952–1961: His Excellency Sri Karan Singh, Sadr-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir
  • 1961–1965: His Excellency Dr. Sri Karan Singh, Sadr-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir
  • 1965–1967: His Excellency Dr. Sri Karan Singh, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
  • 1967–1980; 1990: The Right Honourable Dr. Sri Karan Singh, MP (Lok Sabha)
  • 1980–1989; 1991–1996: Dr. Sri Karan Singh
  • 1989–1990: His Excellency Dr. Sri Karan Singh, Ambassador to the United States of America
  • 1996–present: The Right Honourable Dr. Sri Karan Singh, MP (Rajya Sabha)

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Honours[link]

• King George V Silver Jubilee Medal - 1935
• King George VI Coronation Medal - 1937
• Padma Vibhushan - (25/1/2005)

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• Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) Degree by Kathmandu University at the university’s 17^th convocation ceremony - November 6, 2011 ^[9]

Bibliography[link]

• "Towards A New India"(1974)
• Population, Poverty and the Future of India (1975)
• "One Man's World" (1986)
• Essays on Hinduism. Ratna Sagar. 1987. ISBN 81-7070-173-2.
• Humanity at the Crossroads . with Daisaku Ikeda. Oxford University Press, 1988.
• "Autobiography" (2 vols.)(1989)
• "Brief Sojourn" (1991)
• Hymn to Shiva and Other Poems (1991)
• The Transition to a Global Society (1991)
• Mountain of Shiva (1994)
• Autobiography. Oxford University Press, 1994. ISBN 0-19-563636-8.
• Prophet of Indian Nationalism
• Hinduism. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-84557-425-7
• Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to Immortality.
• Ten Gurus of the Sikhs Their Life Story, Tr. into English Pramila Naniwadekar & Moreshwar Naniwadekar.
• Nehru's Kashmir. Wisdom Tree. ISBN 978-81-8328-160-7.
• A Treasury of Indian Wisdom. Penguin Ananda, 2010. ISBN 978-0-670-08450-0.

See also[link]

• Instrument of Accession (Jammu and Kashmir) to the Country / Dominion of India
• List of topics on the land and the people of Jammu and Kashmir

References[link]

• Detailed Profile: Dr. Karan Singh Government of India portal

Further reading[link]

• Jammu and Kashmir: 1949-1964: Selected Correspondence between Jawaharlal Nehru and Karan Singh. Edited by Jamaid Alam. Penguin 2006. [1]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Karan Singh

• Genealogy of the ruling chiefs of Jammu and Kashmir
• Proclamation of May 1, 1951 on Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly by Yuvraj (Crown Prince) Karan Singh from the Official website of Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India

Jennifer Winget (born 30 May 1985^[1]) is a Bollywood Indian actress, model and anchor. She is well known for her roles in Dill Mill Gayye, Kasautii Zindagi Kay and Sangam.

Personal Life[link]

Jennifer Winget was born and raised in Mumbai, India. Her family is originally from Maharashtra. Her father is Marathi Christian and her mother is Punjabi.^[2] She received her early education from St. Xavier's High School. And pursued her degree in Commerce from KJ Soumya College, Mumbai. On April 9th 2012 Jennifer married Karan Singh Grover.

Television career[link]

She first landed a lead role in the television show "Koi Dil Main Hai" from Balaji Telefilms when she was seventeen years old. Her first break was in the popular soap Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Sneha, daughter of Prerna and Anurag Basu who is adopted by Mr. Bajaj, a role for which she is still remembered today. She had won 'best beti award' for this role. She also played the character of Dr. Riddhima Modi, in the popular television series Dill Mill Gayye. Before performing lead roles, she did minor roles in Kkusum, Kahiin To Hoga, Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa.

Daily soaps[link]

She played many lead characters.She worked with many Channels such as Starone,Star Plus,Disney Channel,Sony and Zee Tv in the shows Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Dill Mill Gayye, Sangam and Karthika.

After Dill Mill gayye ended, Jennifer participated in Zor Ka Jhatka – Total Wipeout and hosted Comedy Ka Maha Muqabla on Star Plus. Presently she is working for a movie Love Kiya Aur Lag Gayi

Television[link]

Flimogaraphy[link]

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]