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Rajasthan's carpet industry upbeat about future
2:43 Rajasthan, Apr 13(ANI): The carpet industry in India's northwestern Rajasthan, famous for its royal carpet designs, is upbeat about the future business prospects. Tourism was the main stay of Rajasthan's economy followed by handicrafts but now carpet industry is fast catching up and contributes a sizeable chunk to the state's economy. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1281
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‘Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam’ is a black comedy
2:10 Mumbai, Apr 13(ANI): Bollywood hot babe Mallika Sherawat is ready to step into Madhubala’s shoes for her soon to be released comedy venture of 2008, Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam, a flick directed by Sanjay Chhel. Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam has Mallika pairing with Rahul Bose once again. According to the cast and crew of the film, the film is a reference of Mughal-E–Azam but it’s not a take off of the original film. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1274
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Big banner films battle it out at the theatres
2:7 New Delhi, Apr 13(ANI): The Indian film industry never ceases to deliver an eclectic mix of films to viewers. And the interesting part is that many of the big banner and eagerly anticipated films hit the box-office in exciting competition. This week it was a clash between love and comedy. Two big budget movies were released on the same day - Ajay Devgan's directorial debut U Me Aur Hum, and Rakesh Roshan's Krazzy 4, a doze of comedy, fun and of course lots of glamour with several item numbers. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1341
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IPL will not affect Test cricket: Symonds
1:56 Hyderabad/Kolkata/Mohali, Apr 13(ANI): According to Australian Andrew Symonds, the advent of Twenty20 format was not going to relegate test cricket to backstage. Addressing a news conference in Hyderabad on April 12, Symonds who represents Deccan Chargers in the Indian premier league said the exciting new format would not undermine test cricket. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1256
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Terrorism is a global problem : Indian President
1:51 Lisbon, Apr 13(ANI): According to the Indian President, Pratibha Patil terrorism is an international problem, which needs to be dealt jointly amongst the countries. While addressing a news conference on-board while on her visit to Brazil, Mexico and Chile, Patil said that there is a common agreement between the countries on the issue of terrorism. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1178
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Rain, hailstorm destroys fruit crops in Himachal
1:38 Sangla Valley, Apr 13(ANI): The unexpected twist in the weather has added onto the orchard owner's woes in Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains and hailstorm has resulted in heavy destruction of fruit crops. Apple, apricot and almonds trees that had started flowering are now left bereft as the blooms have been destroyed by hail stones and rains. The orchards spread around the Sangla Valley, in Kinnaur district have all registered a loss of around 20 percent of its yield. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1238
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North India celebrates Baisakhi with gaiety
1:52 Amritsar/Dehradun, Apr 13(ANI): Thousands of devotees from across northern India visited the Golden Temple, the holy shrine of the Sikhs at Amritsar in India's Punjab state on April 13 on the occasion of the harvest festival of Baisakhi. Many devotees also took a holy dip in the sacred pond believed to cleanse and purify their souls. Baisakhi holds special significance for the Sikhs as this day also marks the birth anniversary of the Khalsa Panth or the Sikh order. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1250
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Pilgrims throng shrine on India-Pak border
1:39 Punjab, Apr 13(ANI): Hundreds of Indian pilgrims throng a mausoleum of a Sufi saint that lies just on the Pakistan border in northern Punjab to pay obeisance. The mausoleum of Pir Baba Sheikh Brahm lies on the border of India and Pakistan near Mianwali Uttar village in Khamkaran sector in the Indian side of Punjab. According to villagers Pir Baba was a disciple of the first Sikh Guru Nanak Dev. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1346
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Pro-China protestors gather in Sydney, Melbourne
1:9 Sydney/ Melbourne, Apr 13(ANI): Thousands of Chinese-Australians marched through the city streets of Sydney and Melbourne on April 13 protesting against what they said was exaggerated media coverage of recent events in Tibet. They assembled in Melbourne's town square and Sydney's Hyde Park, waving the Chinese flag and shouting the slogan One China.The Olympic torch relay is set to arrive in the Australian capital on April 24 following wild protests in London and Paris. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1128
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Hindus in Bangladesh gather for ritual cleansing
1:22 Langalband, Apr 13(ANI): Thousands of Hindu devotees thronged to Langalband, a Hindu holy place situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, 20 kilometers southeast of Dhaka on April 13 to cleanse them selves ahead of the New Year.Every year on the 8th day of the lunar fortnight in the Bengali month of Chaitra, thousands of Hindu devotees from India, Nepal and Bangladesh assemble for Astami snan a holy bath in the river. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1898
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Huge cache of explosives recovered in Siliguri
1:18 Slilguri, Apr 13(ANI): Indian Police recovered time bombs and a packet of explosives from India's eastern Siliguri on April 13. Acting on a tip off, police recovered bombs, fitted with timers, along with packets of explosives during a raid at around 1:00 am. A man, who was living in the room from where the police recovered the bomb, was arrested while three women tenants, staying in the same room for past three months, could not be traced. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1008
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Kin of Indian killed in Afghanistan seeks govt. help
1:58 Varanasi, Apr 13(ANI): Family members of Mahendra Pratap Singh, one of the engineers killed in the Afghan suicide blast, urge the Indian authorities to intervene and facilitate bringing back the body at the earliest. The Indian government on Saturday confirmed the death of two Indian road engineers in a suicide blast in southwest Afghanistan that killed two Indian engineers of the Border Roads Organisation and an Afghan. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1180
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Cricket fans rejoice as India beats South Africa
1:34 Kanpur, Apr 13(ANI): Fans rejoice as India defeated South Africa by eight wickets with two days to spare in the third and final test on April 13 to square the series 1-1 after routing the tourists for 121 in their second innings. The home team reached 64 for two wickets to level the series and bounce back from their innings defeat in the second test. Cricket fans and enthusiasts came out of their homes to celebrate the victory of the hosts. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1040
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Punjab leading in India’s honey production
2:17 Ludhiana, Apr 14(ANI): India's northern Punjab backed by expert knowledge and marketing expertise accounts for almost half of the India's total honey production in the organised sector. The widespread bee floral plants and crops act as catalysts for the Punjab farmers to `take a bow for the new revolution'. Apiculture, the nurturing of bees for honey, has grown to a profitable allied agricultural venture for the farmers all over Punjab. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1481
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Katrina to endorse Pepsico's mango drink 'Slice'
1:45 Mumbai, Apr 14(ANI): Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif has revealed her choice for the summers. No, it has got nothing to do with her wardrobe; but a mango drink which she says is the way to quench her thirst this summer. After Veet and Dyna, the latest brand which Katrina Kaif has chosen to endorse is Pepsico's very own mango drink 'Slice'. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1212
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Maoists heading for victory in Nepal
1:46 Nepal, Apr 14(ANI): According to the latest poll results, Nepal's Maoists are heading for a simple majority victory in the country’s first election in nine year, bagging 89 of the 162 seats for which results have been declared. Supporters of the winning candidates in southern Rupandehi District have started taking out victory processions. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1180
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Moitree Express resumes service
1:58 Kolkata, Apr 14(ANI): Moitree Express, a passenger train service between India and Bangladesh began its operations on Monday, after having remained suspended for over four decades. India's Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee flagged off the train from eastern Kolkata on the first day of the Bengali New Year. Passengers in Kolkata expressed delight at being able to visit Bangladesh through the 'Moitree Express'. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1243
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Hindus celebrate ‘Ram Navami’ with zeal
0:59 Ayodhya/New Delhi, Apr 14(ANI): Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya today to celebrate 'Ram Navami', the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, the mythological king of Ayodhya. Devotees took a dip in the holy river and thereafter offered prayers. The day also marks the end of the Navratra fasting period, which is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1381
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Musharraf seeks closer ties with China
1:33 Beijing, Apr 14(ANI): Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said in Beijing on April 14 that he favoured closer energy ties with China and hoped bilateral talks with India would resolve the long-standing Kashmir issue. Earlier, supporting China on the Olympics issue, Musharraf condemned attempts from the West to undermine the event through a boycott. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1034
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Rajasthan Royals gear up for first IPL match
1:22 Jaipur, Apr 14(ANI): As the countdown to the 2008 Indian Premier League reaches its final phase, Shane Warne, coach and captain of Jaipur Indian Premier League team, Rajasthan Royals, gears up for the team’s first match against the IPL Delhi team, Delhi Daredevils to be played on Saturday. Rajasthan Royals team played a practice match on Monday morning in Jaipur facilitating the captain and coach Shane Warne to assess the team's performance. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1175
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