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Sexy Deepika finally finds her place amongst top divas
1:26 New Delhi, August 18 (ANI): The super sexy Deepika Padukone finally finds her place amongst top divas like Bipasha Basu, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. The Maxim Hot 100 has made its debut in India with LG Scarlet as the title presenters and aims to come up with the list of the hottest 100 girls worldwide with the Indian audience. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 2334
Badminton ace Saina Nehwal returns home
1:27 Hyderabad, June 28 (ANI): After winning her first ever-super series badminton title in Indonesia, Saina Nehwal arrived at Hyderabad on Saturday amidst much fan fare. Ranked number eight in the world, Saina Nehwal won her first super series event in Indonesia on June 21st to raise India hopes of a strong performance in the World Championships to be staged here in August. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1011
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SRK unapologetic for supporting Pakistani cricketers
2:5 New York,February 02 (ANI):Under attack from India's Hindu radical group,Shiv Sena,for his remarks on the Indian Premier League controversy,Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan said that he is not apologetic for his support to the Pakistani players in the IPL.While addressing a news conference in New York on Monday to promote his upcoming film My Name Is Khan,the Indian star termed the activities of the Shiv Sena as undemocratic. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1093
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RJD, LJP join hands for upcoming Bihar elections
2:38 New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Regional parties Rashtriya Janata Dal and Lok Jan Shakti Party will jointly contest the for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Ram Vilas Paswan, president of Lok Jan Shakti Party declared about their alliance at New Delhi on Monday. During the press meet both the party heads hit out at Bihar chief Nitish Kumar for poor governance and leadership. Paswan also disclosed Lalu Prasad as the chief ministerial candidate. Lalu Prasad further warned the dissenting members of severe punishment if they revolt against the alliance. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 746
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Special meals prepared for Muharram
1:33 Lucknow, Jan 19(ANI): Special meals were prepared in Lucknow on January 19 on the occasion of Muharram, the Shi’ite Muslim festival of mourning. Muslims throughout the world are observing the day of mourning, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, amid tight security. On this occasion a customary meal is served to Shi’ite Muslims. The tradition of serving food is age old and has been the hallmark of Lucknow’s culture heritage. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1759
Imported cigarettes too will carry warning
0:46 New Delhi,June 6 (ANI): The Directorate General of Foreign Trade of India on Friday made it mandatory for imported cigarettes and other tobacco products to carry pictorial warnings against tobacco consumption on the packs.However,industry and government sources said the import of cigarettes and tobacco products is very minimal and whatever comes into the country is either through smuggling or through duty free shops. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1051
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T20 to help cricket grow beyond traditional boundaries: ICC chief
1:46 New Delhi, April 13(ANI):On the sidelines of the trophy unveiling ceremony of the World Twenty20 event in New Delhi, Haroon Lorgat, Chief Executive of International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said that the World Twenty20 format would help cricket grow beyond the traditional boundaries. Meanwhile, Lorgat also said safety and security of all players and stakeholders involved in the event is important. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 593
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Marathon organised to promote Commonwealth games in Amritsar
1:27 Amritsar,June 20 (ANI):NGOs organised a marathon to promote the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Amritsar on Sunday.Shera,the mascot for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 became the main attraction for the people at the event.People felt that such events are of great use,as they allow the younger generation to understand the concept of the Games. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 946
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Pranab Mukherjee to present budget 2009 today
0:59 New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will present Union Budget 2009 on Monday in Parliament. The Budget will be a big test for the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on whether it can live up to its thumping electoral victory or not. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 777
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With 'intent' clause dropped, Lok Sabha passes nuke liability bill.
1:17 New Delhi, August 26 (ANI): With government dropping controversial ‘intent’ clause and introducing 18 major amendments, the Lok Sabha finally passed Civil Nuclear liability bill on Wednesday. As per the bill, the cap for the liability is now raised to 1,500 crore. With the removal of the controversial ‘intent’ clause, the operator can sue the supplier in wake of nuclear accident without proving the intention of the supplier to cause so. Also the time for filing personal claims has been raised to 20 years from 10 years. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 595
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Six bookies held from Rajasthan
0:57 Rajasthan, March 09 (ANI): Police in Kunhadi village of Rajasthan arrested six people on Tuesday for their involvement in betting on cricket matches. The police conducted a raid on a tip off, and seized over 100,000 rupees and 19 mobile phones from the bookies. The arrested bookies have been identified as Shahrukh, Dharmendra Rajpal, Zameel, Deepak, Pankaj Jain and Salman. An inquiry has been launched into the matter. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 394
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Dollar and climate change: top agendas in G8 Summit
2:0 New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): India is willing to discuss proposals to replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said on Monday. Traditionally quiet on the subject of reserve currency, India's position generated interest after a key policy adviser last week said the country's currency basket could be diversified. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 823
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Fourth anniversary of Mumbai serial train blasts
1:20 Mumbai,July 11 (ANI):It was the same,four years ago on July 11 when a series of blasts in different railway stations ripped and shocked Mumbai.Local trains are one of the most common means of transportation for Mumbaikars and perhaps for this reason terrorists decided to execute their plot on a number of stations.Four years have passed since the incident but the fears remain,say commuters. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 479
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Indian Rowing team eyes gold in Asian Games
1:37 Hyderabad, November 6 (ANI): The members of Indian Rowing team expressed their confidence in winning gold medals in the upcoming Asian Games while wrapping up their last sessions of practice in Hyderabad on Thursday. Ismail Baig, India's rowing coach, said that the team is confident of a much better performance than the last edition of the Games in Doha. This time a total of 28 athletes, including men and women, have undergone rigorous practice session at the Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 691
Festival spirit overcomes swine flu scare
1:42 Ahmedabad, September 23 (ANI): Swine flu scare is not deterring enthusiasts from celebrating the ongoing nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri in Ahmedabad. The festival mood has overtaken the swine flu scare as thousands of men and women are high in festive spirits and are taking part in the popular traditional dance, Garba. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 743
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Aamir meets the media after the release of flick
2:0 Mumbai, July 5(ANI): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan addressed the media in Mumbai after the release of the film - 'Jaane Tu. Ya Jaane Na'- which is a teen-comedy love story. The cast and the crew of the film were present for the occasion. Aamir had his fingers crossed not only because the film was his home productions -'Aamir Khan Productions' but also because his nephew Imran Khan made his debut with this very film. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 865
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Census 2011 to help govt plan development work: PM
1:15 New Delhi, April 03 (ANI): Urging all citizens to participate in the Census 2011, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday that the enumeration would constitute a treasure house of information for planning development of the country. The 2011 Census of India, the fifteenth census in the country and the seventh after independence, kicked off on April 1 with President Pratibha Devisingh Patil being the first person to be enumerated. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 750
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Green brigade protects Periyar tiger reserve
2:50 Thekkady, May 11(ANI): An all-woman green brigade named the Vasanta Sena or Green Army, has been protecting the Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady in Kerala for the past five years. The Vasanta Sena members comprising poor housewives, armed with sticks maintain a sharp vigil over poachers and sandalwood smugglers, to protect the tigers and check unlawful felling of sandalwood. There are 82 women enrolled in the group and they guard the area from 11 in the morning till 5 in the evening. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1181
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Nepal last king arrives in India on a private visit
1:13 New Delhi, February 26 (ANI): Nepal's last king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah arrived in Indian capital New Delhi on Wednesday, reportedly on a fortnight long private visit. Accompanied by his wife, former queen Komal, and sister, former princess Shobha Shahi, the 62-year-old Gyanendra flew from Kathmandu and landed at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a commoner. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1360
Massive rehab package for Maoist affected areas
1:51 New Delhi, November 27 (ANI): Central government has announced massive Rs 3300 crore rehabilitation package, known as Integrated Action plan, for the 60-Maoist affected areas of the country. While addressing media persons in New Delhi on Friday Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said the plan envisages bringing some immediate changes in these regions. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 431
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