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Shutdown in Srinagar ahead of a separatist rally
1:2 Srinagar, August 22 (ANI): The separatist Hurriyat Conference is all set for another show of strength through a rally on Friday, which has led to closure of shops and schools in Jammu and Kashmir, ending a three day break from shutdowns. The rally is being organised by the separatist leaders a week after they attempted a march to Muzaffarabad and staged a rally outside the United Nations office. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1084
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Models showcase the trendiest lingerie collection
1:5 Mumbai, August 22 (ANI): Models displaying the trendiest of lingerie collection walked the ramp in Mumbai. With this fashion Secret curves- a New York based company launched its brand in India.The organizers believed that the huge turnout of people from body wear industry bode well for the international brands. Bollywood actor, Neha Dhupia, and designers Neeta Lulla and Narendra Kumar Ahmed also marked their present at the occasion. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1573
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Apple iPhone 3G makes its debut in India
1:46 New Delhi/Kolkata, August 22 (ANI): Apple Inc's iPhone 3G made its debut in India on Friday. A midnight launch in Delhi drew a scant crowd but didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the buyers. The launch function was organized by the two leading mobile operators, Airtel and Vodafone Essar.They will be selling the device in India from Friday but will not be subsidizing the new model due to contractual obligations. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1101
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Monsoon rains spread havoc in Lucknow
1:10 Lucknow, August 22 (ANI): Due to heavy downpour from the past couple of days, low lying areas and agricultural fields remain submerged in water in Lucknow. Authorities have informed that more than 650 villages were cut off in Uttar Pradesh, as rivers broke through their embankments, affecting nearly 1.5 million people. Most rivers in the region are flowing over the danger level. Heavy rains have destroyed paddy and wheat crops, the main source of livelihood in the state. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1153
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Pakistan to hold presidential election on September 6
1:2 Islamabad, August 22 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan announced that the presidential election will be held on Sept. 6 to vote in a replacement for Pervez Musharraf, who resigned this week. Meanwhile, Pakistan's governing coalition was due to hold make-or-break talks on Friday to save the alliance between the country's two main parties, as concern grew that squabbling was keeping them from tackling critical problems. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1007
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India celebrates 3rd Olympic Medal
1:46 Jalandhar/New Delhi, August 22 (ANI): Middleweight Vijender Kumar who secured India's first boxing medal loses his semifinal bout at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, but people rejoice over his Bronze medal winning performance. Vijender, who began the bout on a defensive note salvaged some pride by punching for 5 points, only to lessen the margin of loss to 3 points as his Cuban opponent Emilio Correa outplayed him by scoring 8 points. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1200
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Tata Motors says violence may see it move Nano plant
2:33 Kolkata, August 22 (ANI): India's Tata Motors Ltd said on Friday that it is prepared to move its Nano plant from West Bengal. This step is being taken in the wake of violent protests. This announcement was made by the chairman despite having invested Doller 350 million in the project. Tata Motors has faced protests and political opposition over the acquisition of farmland for the plant, which have led to cost overruns and threaten to delay the car's launch. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1221
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Suzuki to make India a small car hub
0:55 New Delhi, August 23 (ANI): After overtaking parent Suzuki in annual sales last fiscal, Maruti Suzuki is all set to play a pivotal role in the Japanese auto major's global plans and emerge as an ‘exclusive base’ for small cars. A-star compact would be reintroduced as Alto in Europe and would be first major model towards this end. Suzuki would sell the A-Star, solely manufactured in India, in Europe from the last quarter of this year. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1149
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Banana Boats a new craze in Tamil Nadu
1:25 Mudaliyar Kuppam, August 23 (ANI): After scooter boats, motor boats, paddle boats, cycle boats and rowing boats, it is now the 'banana boats' that have become a new craze amongst the boating enthusiasts. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation or TTDC has introduced these boats as a new water sports attraction at the Mudaliyar Kuppam boathouse near Chennai in a bid to attract more tourists. The inflatable banana boats can carry six persons at a time and are pulled by motorboats. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1583
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Bollywood Film 'C Kkompany' unveiled
2:10 Mumbai, August 23 (ANI): Bollywood film C Kkompany is all set to tickle the funny bones of the audience. The film involves many twists and turns and is a full fledged comedy with an excellent theme. C Kkompany stars, Bollywood's very own brand ambassadors of comedy, Tusshar Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Rajpal Yadav whereas Sensational Raima Sen will be seen in the female lead. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 995
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Sharif sets new deadline on judges
1:21 New Delhi, August 23 (ANI): Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif agreed on Friday to a debate in parliament next week on the restoration of judges deposed last year. This puts back a deadline on a demand that could split the ruling coalition. A day after militants carried out their most deadly strike against the military, killing 67 people; coalition parties were still preoccupied with the controversy over the judges. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1340
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Land shrine talks begin in Jammu
0:45 Jammu/Srinagar, August 23 (ANI): The first round of talks between Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti or SASS and a panel of the state government of J&K began on Saturday. According to reports, the talks between the organization and the panel have set a positive mood and are being termed as 'constructive'. The violence has adversely hit the tourism of the region and the locals who are dependent on tourists for their livelihood hope that the situation improves soon. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1081
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Indian spy film 'Mukhbir' to narrate a unique tale
1:32 Mumbia, August 23 (ANI): Director of film 'Mukhbir', Mani Shankar and actor Sameer Dattani gets candid and talk about the movie that revolves around the life of a spy of an Indian intelligence agency. The film has already made news with the announcement of the makers of offering a refund to people who don't like it. Actor, Sameer Dattani is hopeful that the audiences will appreciate their sincere efforts. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1461
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Suicide car bomb kills 8 in Pakistan
1:22 Karachi/Swat, August 23 (ANI): Two days after 60 people were killed in a bomb blast in Pakistan, another suicide car bomb struck northwestern Pakistan’s Swat valley on Saturday killing eight policemen. On the other hand two people were injured in a separate bomb attack in Karachi. A spokesman for Taliban militants in the valley has claimed responsibility for the blast. The attacks come on the day when Pakistani troops killed 35 militants in a military operation also in the Swat Valley. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 989
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Two states invite Tata to set up small car plant
1:48 Mumbai/Bhubneshwar, August 23 (ANI): Maharashtra and Orissa government on Saturday invited Tata Motors to set up plant for the small car ‘Nano’ project. The project has been in controversy ever since its initiation in Singur. Meanwhile, the chief minister of Orissa, Naveen Patnaik also welcomed Tata to set up their plant in the state. Tata Motors Ltd on Friday said that the company is prepared to move a plant to make the Nano from Singur if violent protests continued. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1194
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Ahmedabad blasts accused produced in court
1:34 Ahmedabad, August 23 (ANI): Indian police on Saturday produced four activists of banned Students' Islamic Movement of India or SIMI suspected of being involved in Ahmedabad bomb blasts in a metropolitan court. The four accused were brought to Ahmedabad on a transit warrant from Madhya Pradesh jail. However the state police did not bring Safdar Nagori to Ahmedabad for security reasons despite having secured his arrest warrant. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1095
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Second round of talks in Jammu end on a positive note
2:2 Jammu/Srinagar, August 23 (ANI): The second round of talks between Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti and a panel of the state government ended on a positive note on Saturday. The four member panel appointed by the state governor N.N. Vohra held parleys with the four member committee appointed by the Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti. The representatives expressed hope for an early solution to the issue after the meeting. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1054
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UNCTAD to support GI registration of Banarasi silk Sarees
2:16 Varanasi, August 24 (ANI): In order to promote the world-renowned Baranasi silk Sarees, United Nation Conference of Trade and Development or UNCTAD has said that it would support the geographical indication registration of the traditional Indian women's drape. The handloom industry has been incurring huge losses because of the unfair competition from mechanized units producing the Banarasi silk sarees at a much faster rate and at much cheaper cost. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1241
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Rare Olympic coin collector
2:21 Kolkatta, August 24 (ANI): Srigopal Chokhani of West Bengal has a unique passion. He collects Olympic coins and is a proud owner of an array of over 300 Olympic coins. He has never gone to any Olympics but his Olympic Coin collection has not missed a single one. A businessman by profession he developed this hobby at the age of 25. His collection of coins dates back to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and has been continuous since then. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1597
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Bachchan's Unforgettable tour comes to London
1:55 New Delhi, August 24 (ANI): The legendary Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek and his wife Aishwarya Rai are all set to bring their Unforgettable tour to a close in London on Sunday. The Unforgettable Tour is billed as the biggest live Bollywood performance outside the subcontinent featuring the first family of Bollywood and a host of other Indian superstars. Abhishek Bachchan as ever was all praise for his father. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1030
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