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The privileged attempt to bridge social divides
2:2 Kolkata, April 26(ANI): Close on the lines of the 'each one, teach one' education campaign, children of affluent families in India's eastern Kolkata are imparting education to the not-so-privileged children. Girl students from affluent families teaching the underprivileged kids said the project was a huge learning experience for them. Sister Cyril, principal of Loreto Day School in India's eastern Sealdah initiated a project in 1983, to tap the talent and intelligence of street kids. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1352
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Export market for Indian spices heats up
2:18 Rajkot, April 26(ANI): India is known the world over as the 'Home of Spices' and western Rajkot has lent a distinct flavour carving a niche in the export market. Gujarat is fast emerging as the hub for spice exports and there has been an upsurge in demand for an array of condiments including turmeric, fennel seeds and cumin seeds. There has been a steep increase of 60% in the exports of turmeric, fennel seeds, cummin seeds and red chilli during the last 10 months. The United States is a major market apart from South East Asian countries. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 5500
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A glance at money spinning item numbers in B’wood
2:17 New Delhi, April (ANI): The concept of a special dance or song sequence is not new to Bollywood, with the original dance diva, Helen ruling the charts in the 70s. But the item numbers today have regained popularity, with top stars filling in for Helen. No longer seen as the sidelights, the numbers are a must have in most flicks, and contribute significantly in the promotion and success of a film. Take it as a success mantra or an s image makeover – the item numbers are a great way to make your presence felt and also rake in big bucks Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1226
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Sri Lanka bus bomb kills 24, military blame Tigers
0:48 Sri Lanka, April 26(ANI): At least 24 people were killed and more than 40 wounded when a suspected Tamil Tiger bomb ripped through a packed commuter bus on the outskirts of Colombo on Friday evening. The Sri Lankan military has blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, for the attack. Fighting between government forces and the LTTE has intensified since theGovernment formally pulled out of a six-year-old ceasefire pact in January. After driving the rebels out of the east, President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government has pledged to destroy them militarily. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1383
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Indian PM upbeat about enhanced ties with Pak
1:53 Akhnoor, April 26(ANI): Addressing a public rally after inaugurating a bridge over the river Chenab in Akhnoor of Kashmir, the Indian Prime Minister on a two-day visit to the state, hoped that all disputes including control of the Himalayan territory of Kashmir would be resolved amicably through engagement with the new government in neighboring Pakistan. India and Pakistan began improving relations in April 2003 after they came close to fighting a fourth war the previous year. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1348
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Tibetan PM optimistic about talks with China
1:22 Dharamshala, April 26(ANI): Samdong Rinpoche is optimistic following China’s; offer to hold talks with envoys of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetans Buddhism. Meanwhile, thousands of exiled , staged a protest march on Dharamshala to demand the release of the Panchen Lama, the second highest ranking figure in Tibetan Buddhism, whom they say has been a prisoner in China since 1995. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1081
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Slapping row: BCCI sends notice to Bhajji
2:5 Rajkot/Mohali April 26(ANI): Irked by Harbhajan Singh's juvenile behaviour of slapping Sreesanth after the Mumbai Indians lost to the Kings XI Punjab in Mohali on April 25, the Board of Control for Cricket in India or BCCI has asked him to explain by April 28. Harbhajan Singh, however, has refused to comment on the controversy, though Yuvraj Singh, Captain of Kings XI Punjab is visibly upset. Harbhajan said he was quite unhappy after losing the third match in a row. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1320
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Tourism takes a hit due to heat wave in Agra
2:5 Agra, April 26(ANI): With the mercury touching 42-degree Celsius in Agra tourism has taken a hit. As per the records the number of Indian and foreign tourists visiting the Taj was 10836 and 2089 respectively on April 19, 2008 It dropped to 8380 and 1520 on April 21. Tourists visiting the Taj Mahal seem unhappy with basic amenities such as drinking water is not being available. Sales at the emporium are also poor and even the guides are not getting any work. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1306
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Dalai Lama welcomes China's olive branch
1:14 New Delhi, April 26(ANI): Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader on his arrival at the Indian capital New Delhi from the US on April 26 welcomed China's decision to hold talks with his emissaries, but said that the dialogue must be serious. The Dalai Lama was reacting to China's readiness expressed on Friday to a meeting with an envoy of the exiled leader, a step that follows weeks of calls from world leaders for dialogue in the wake of anti-government protests in Tibet. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1144
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Crystal giant Swarovski dazzles with Runway Rocks
2:38 Mumbai, April 26(ANI): It was couture jewellery at its best on show as Crystal giant Swarovski rocked India with an avant garde show with awe-inspiring cat walk jewels dazzling Mumbai's glam world. The fashion extravaganza titled Runway Rocks had an internationally acclaimed couture collection of spectacular catwalk jewels, from the most cutting-edge international designers. For the first time Indian talent was selected for being a part of this grandeur. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1203
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Opposition leader flays ruling alliance's plans
1:54 Kochi, April 26(ANI): India's senior opposition leader L K Advani charged the ruling Congress-led UPA government of attempting to deviate from the Constitution by proposing reservation on the basis of religion. Addressing a meeting of leaders of various SC and ST organizations in Kerala on April 26, Advani who is on a two-day visit to the state, criticized the government for trying to bring Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims under the ambit of the SC and ST reservation. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1329
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Indian Muslims want minority bashing to end
1:37 Ahmedabad, April 26 (ANI): Members of the Jamaat-E-Ulema, a Muslim outfit issued a unity call on April 26 and sought protection for the community to prevent it from being targeted. Holding a conference in India's Ahmedabad city in the state of western Gujarat, members of the Jamaat-E-Ulema, demanded fair treatment to Muslims as the community finds itself at the receiving end every time a terror attack takes place. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1160
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SRK grabs Akshay’s role
1:11 New Delhi, Apr 27(ANI): SRK claims that Billoo Barber, his next home production, directed by Priyadarshan, was initially offered to Akshay but the Khiladi refused it. Everyone knows that Akshay is one of Priyan’s favourite actors so he was the first choice. But when Akki declined, SRK grabbed it. Shah Rukh admitted that, Billoo Barber was offered to Akshay Kumar but he turned it down. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1194
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Wedding season further pushes up inflated milk prices
1:26 Varanasi, Apr 27(ANI): A sharp rise in demand for milk and milk made sweets due to wedding season has further pushed up already inflated milk prices in northern India's holy city Varanasi. The prices have almost doubled. According to the milkmen, with supply remaining constant the steep increase in demand is playing havoc with the milk prices. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1043
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Alligator breeding effort at Lucknow
2:9 Lucknow, Apr 27(ANI): In a special breeding effort, alligator eggs are being hatched artificially in Lucknow, capital of India's northern Uttar Pradesh, in view of the fast depleting population of the reptiles in the Chambal River. The eggs are taken from the nesting sites in the Chambal and are incubated at controlled temperatures in the state run Kukrail breeding centre. They are then bred for two to three years before releasing them into the Chambal River. Added: 15876 days ago Views: 1372
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PM inaugurates 390 MW power project in Kashmir
1:11 Kashmir, Apr 27(ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated the 390 MW Dulhasti power project on the river Chenab in the mountainous Kistwar district of northern Jammu and Kashmir on April 26. Dedicating the project to the nation, Singh said that the state needs to exploit its vast natural resources. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1247
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Uttarakhand to tap its water sports potential
1:41 Bhimtal, Apr 27(ANI): With vast potential for water sports at its disposal, India's northern Uttarakhand state gears up to develop these in the state. Organising a three-day national open championship on kayaking and canoeing in Bhimtal town of the state's Nanital district, authorities are trying to infuse enthusiasm among the youth to give the state a distinction in adventure sports. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1513
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Pak bombing victims’ kin demand Sarabjit’s execution
1:57 Lahore, Apr 27(ANI): More than a dozen relatives of bombing victims protested in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on April 26 demanding execution of Sarabjit, an Indian prisoner in Pakistan allegedly involved in bomb blasts in Lahore. Pakistan has said it was actively considering an Indian plea for clemency for Sarabjit. Relatives of those who died in Lahore bombing gathered at downtown Lahore holding banners and placards. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1141
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Nepal's Maoists seek review of treaty with India
2:2 Patna, Apr 27(ANI): Nepal's Maoists have advocated their leader Prachanda's demand of scrapping the 1950 India-Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty, casting a shadow on the historical ties between the two countries. C.P. Gujrel, a senior politburo member of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists), said the problem with the treaty was that there is no provision to review the various provisions. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1156
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India set to launch remote sensing satellite
1:57 Sriharikota, Apr 27(ANI): Preparations are on in India's southern Andhra Pradesh for the launch of its Polar Satellite launch vehicle, PSLV-C9. The satellite will put country's latest remote sensing satellite, CARTOSAT-2A, along with nine other satellites into orbit. Scientists at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota are working hard to get set for the launch which will take place on April 28. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1109
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