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Tibetan protests continue in Nepal
1:9 Kathmandu, April 1(ANI): At least 87 Tibetan protesters were detained when they tried to storm the Chinese embassy in the Nepal's capital city Kathmandu on April 1 in the latest crackdown on demonstrations against Beijing. Groups of Tibetans have protested in front of the United Nations office in Kathmandu and near a Chinese consular office since last month but this was the first time activists managed to get close to the main embassy building in a high security zone. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1105
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India asks Dalai Lama not to jeopardize Sino Indian ties
1:48 Murshidabad, April 1(ANI): India on April 01 has urged the Tibetan spiritual icon Dalai Lama not to indulge in political activities that could hurt Sino Indian relations, in remarks that analysts said were an attempt to placate Beijing and show that India was acting against Tibetan protesters. However analysts have said the message was less for the Dalai Lama and Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1247
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Pastel pinks dominate Lakme India Fashion Week
2:8 Mumbai, April 1 (ANI): Lakme India Fashion Week or LIFW 2008 in the showbiz capital Mumbai saw designers playing with Pastel pink colours. Designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed bowled the audiences over at the LIFW with a fusion line inspired by the pink city of Jaipur. Ahmed used a profusion of pink in his ensembles and turned to the pavilions and mazes of Jaipur's forts and houses for his prints. The designer showcased structured jackets, trousers and dresses in taffeta, silk and lurex. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1347
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PCB bans Shoaib Akhtar for 5 years
1:22 New Delhi, April 1(ANI): Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has been banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board at a disciplinary committee hearing on April 1. Akhtar has been charged for violating players code of conduct. He can however play for the BCCI's Indian Premier League which is scheduled to begin from April 18. The charges were laid after the controversial paceman criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for double standards in awarding the central contracts in January this year. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1269
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Indian government faces flak for failing to check inflation
2:38 New Delhi, April 1 (ANI): India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on April 01 staged a demonstration in the national capital New Delhi, against the ruling Congress led United Progressive Alliance for its inability to check the increase in prices of essential commodities. The ruling coalition, under pressure to check prices ahead of state and national polls this year and next, on March 31 took fresh steps to stem inflation. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1512
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Vulture chick born in captivity
1:45 Haryana, April 02 (ANI): The Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre in Haryana has achieved a rare feat with a chick surviving for more than 55 days after its parents nested in captivity. According to the State Forest and Environment Ministry it is the world’s first to survive that long after being born to vultures that nested in captivity. As per reports, 99 per cent of India's vulture population has vanished mainly because of consuming cow carcasses treated with an anti-inflammatory drug whose manufacture was banned in 2006. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1208
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Hyundai s domestic sales up 52 per cent in March
0:59 New Delhi, April 02 (ANI): Hyundai Motor India has reported a 52.3% increase in domestic sales at 29,401 units in March this year against 19,300 units sold in March 2007. Exports increased 96.9% to 17,600 units from 8,939 units in March 2007. H S Lheem, managing director, HMIL expressed delight over sales that touched an all-time high, and it is believed to have shown the strength of the Hyundai brand. The newly-launched compact i10 has done phenomenally well and is on its way to become a very popular car. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1313
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Katrina and Akshay pair up for third flick
1:35 New Delhi,April02(ANI): Katrina Kaif is one actress in Bollywood who is cashing in on the good times the only actress to have delivered four consecutive hits in Apne, Namaste London, Partner and Welcome, the actress just goes on and on and here she comes, with her 5th hit ‘RACE’ one of the most successful films of 2008. A perfect combination of glamour and talent, Katrina poses a serious threat to the numero uno spot and she is surely a damsel to be watched out. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1578
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Air Deccan to seek government nod for foreign crew
1:2 New Delhi, April 02(ANI): Air Deccan, which is eligible to fly abroad from August 26, has sought the government’s permission for hiring a foreign cabin crew. Kingfisher had earlier applied for a similar permission with the directorate general of civil aviation or DGCA. But since the airline was not eligible to fly abroad, it was not granted approval. However, now with Kingfisher all set to fly abroad on Deccan's licence, the combine has decided to apply for a foreign cabin crew under the latter's name .Currently, Jet and Air India are allowed to hire expat cabin crew as they fly abroad. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1206
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Poor nations want money to cope with global warming
1:13 Thailand, April02 (ANI): Poor countries participating in the U.N. climate change talks have demanded more money from wealthy nations to cope with the challenges of global warming. The delegates of poor countries have said that they will not sign a global warming pact in 2009 to stabilize emissions over the next decade and cut them in half by 2050 if money is not provided. These countries have said that they cannot afford the heavy infrastructural costs keeping global warming at bay. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1076
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Large quantities of weapons found in temples
1:16 Lhasa, April 2(ANI): Chinese authorities have revealed that they have retrieved large quantities of explosives and weapons from monks dormitories in Tibet.The country's public security spokesperson said that the weapons served as proof that Tibetan independence activists were plotting further attacks in Tibetan areas.Chinese authorities also added that the recent riots in Tibet were part of a violent campaign instigated by the Dalai Lama and his clique. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1061
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India gears up for 2nd test against South Africa
0:50 Ahmedabad, April 02(ANI): The Indian cricket team took to the nets on April 1 in preparation for their second test against South Africa from April 3 in Ahmedabad. India will be without Sachin Tendulkar who is out with groin injury. Captain Anil Kumble and pacer Ishant Sharma will undrergo fitness tests on April 2.Either Yuvraj Singh or Mohammad Kaif is expected to replace Tendulkar in the batting live-up. The visitors more than held their own against India in the Chennai Test. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1172
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France to send more troops to Afghanistan
2:16 France/Kabul, April 02(ANI): France is expected to send additional troops to Afghanistan to help NATO allies to fight the Taliban and train the Afghan army, which is a part of the 47,000-strong NATO force, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy is also expected to make an announcement in this regard later this week. Up until now, France has concentrated its troops around Kabul where the Taliban threat is relatively small. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 998
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Ladakis lament over unrelenting price rise
1:54 Leh/ Mumbai, April 2(ANI): Indian government may have taken steps to control inflation, but the common man's anger over the unrelenting price rise is visible even Leh, Ladakh region where residents continue to hope for a drop in costs. The situation is not good even in the comparatively developed areas of the country where people have better income. Shopkeepers in Mumbai observe that there has been a drop in consumption patterns, which in turn is affecting their businesses. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1236
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Bollywood keeps glamour quotient high
1:44 Mumbai,April 02 (ANI): Bollywood actors and actresses kept glamour quotient high on the day four of Lakme Fashion as the designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee took the audience through an unforgettable fashion journey. Sabyasachi Mukherjee's Autumn-Winter 2008 collection was called a Sanctuary. The designer took the audience on a journey into the realm of a fashion fantasy. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1223
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Fresh trendsetters script new designs at LIFW
2:4 Mumbai, April 2(ANI): The penultimate day of the Lakme India Fashion Week saw fresh trendsetters stealing the show with dazzling new designs. The day began with Asmita Marwa's show with the theme An awakening.The collection had a very contemporary look and twist but the soul of this collection was very Indian. Top stars from Telugu Films came down to Mumbai for her show. The designer duo Dev and Nil displayed their autumn-winter collection and named it Pixel Dreams. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1188
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India sweat over Kumble's fitness ahead of test
1:28 Ahmedabad, April 2(ANI): Fitness issues are a cause of worry for the Indian test squad, a day ahead of the second match beginning against the Proteas on April 03 in Kanpur, especially due to skipper Anil Kumble's injuries. Kumble, the seasoned leg-spinner, who is also the third highest wicket taker in test cricket suffered a groin strain in the drawn first test last week and did not take the field in the final two sessions. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1270
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CPI- M's office attacked by alleged BJP activists
1:35 Maharashtra, April 02 (ANI): Three Left party cadres were injured in an attack on the Communist Party of India (Marxist's) office in western Maharashtra on April 2. The attackers allegedly belonged to the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and attacked the office of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Narayana Peth in Pune district of the state in the afternoon. Police had filed a report of the incident, the arrests are still pending. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1210
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Ansar Burney's visit to India brings a ray of hope for PoWs
2:0 Kathua/ Wagah, April 2(ANI): Human rights activist and former minister Ansar Burney is in India to negotiate for the release of Pakistani prisoners languishing in Indian jails and has said that anybody involved in any type of terrorist activity either in Indian or Pakistani territory should be punished. Meanwhile, Burney's visit has brought a ray of hope to the kin of the Prisoners of War languishing in the Pakistani jails since 1971 war between India and Pakistan. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1020
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Tatas plan to raise $983 million in Japan
1:8 New Delhi, Apr 3(ANI): Tata Motors Ltd plans to list depositary receipts on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and may raise more than 100 billion Yen i.e, $983 million in Japan for acquisitions. Tata, India's top vehicle maker announced a deal to buy luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor Co for about $2.3 billion. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1155
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