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3rd peace camp of Asian region organised in Chandigarh
2:7 Chandigarh, October 3 (ANI): The third peace camp of the Asian region organised in Chandigarh has brought the students of various countries closer and helped them shed their inhibitions about India. Peace and harmony were the underlying themes at this camp, and this is the reason why the camp was organized to conclude on the birthday of the father of the Indian nation, Mahatma Gandhi, a symbol of peace and non violence. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 981
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Solar energy as an option to reduce the energy crisis
1:30 Coimbatore, October 3 (ANI): With the much-awaited nuclear deal finally getting the nod in the U S Congress, the scientists across India foresee a solution to the energy crisis but say that the immediate solution lies in tapping of solar energy.Considering this the scientists believe that government should concentrate on tapping the conventional sources of energy like wind and solar energy to meet the country's immediate energy requirements. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 912
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Condoleeza Rice to arrive in India to sign N deal
0:59 New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is expected to arrive in India on a two-day visit this weekend to sign the 123 civilian nuclear deal. During her visit, Rice will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on bilateral and regional issues and also on ways to take the bilateral strategic partnership further.Besides meeting Mukherjee, Rice will also hold talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1336
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Indo Bangladesh trade fair draws many people
1:44 Siliguri, October 3 (ANI): A large number of people thronged the annual Indo Bangladesh trade fair organised in Siliguri district of West Bengal. The trade show is organized annually under the joint venture of Siliguri Merchant's Association in India and the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata. The traders from both countries were very hopeful about their sale in the show. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 908
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Indian shares extend losses to 2 percent on a day
2:13 Mumbai, October 3 (ANI): The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex extended losses to more than 2 percent on Friday on Wall Street fears that a 700 billion U.S. dollar bailout package may not b enough to save the global economy from recession. The BSE Sensex plunged below the 13k level and lost over 240 points on all round selling by funds despite the U.S. Senate’s approval to a modified bailout package. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1372
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Mitsubishi Outlander launched in India
1:59 New Delhi, October 3 (ANI): The adventure lovers in India have a reason to rejoice.Hindustan motors and Mitsubishi Motors on Friday launched their joint venture Mitsubishi outlander, a hi-tech car in the SUV category. Outlander has been launched into the country after it received success in North America, Japan, Australia, Canada and Western Europe. The manufacturers have given enough thought to the safety aspect of Outlander. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1202
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Police interrogates the accused in recent blasts
1:24 Mangalore, October 3 (ANI): Police in Mangalore interrogated five people suspected of involvement in the recent serial blasts in the country on Friday.The accused were picked up early in the morning during a series of raids conducted by the police in and around the city. Though the detentions were made on the leads obtained in connection with the recent serial blasts,the police refused to give any further details till the investigations were complete. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 961
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Promoting alternative crops in place of cannabis
2:38 Kullu, October 4 (ANI): Farmers in the Mulana village in Kullu district are witnessing the winds of change. The authorities in the state have now introduced alternative methods of cropping with the help of an NGO Himpa. Since hashish crop the main source of their income was being destroyed since 2002, the NGO has taken the lead in wooing the villagers to cultivate alternative crops. The farmers too are not opposed to the idea. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 957
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B'wood Beauties pull off Hatke Roles with grace
1:55 New Delhi, October 4 (ANI): Every now and then we hear actors making statements about their desperation to break the stereotype and usher themselves as versatile actors. We hear actors searching for a role that will be ‘the role’ for them. Here we mention some of the ‘hatke roles’ that proved a boon for our bolly beauties and ushered them to a level above. It is impossible to talk of hatke roles and miss out on Rani Mukherjee’s performance in Black. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1004
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B'wood Beauties pull off Hatke Roles with grace
1:55 New Delhi, October 4 (ANI): Every now and then we hear actors making statements about their desperation to break the stereotype and usher themselves as versatile actors. We hear actors searching for a role that will be the role for them. Here we mention some of the hatke roles that proved a boon for our bolly beauties and ushered them to a level above. It is impossible to talk of hatke roles and miss out on Rani Mukherjee’s performance in Black. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 998
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Muslim family makes effigies for Hindu festival
1:10 Moradabad, October 4 (ANI): A Muslim family in Moradabad of Uttar Pradesh is busy making effigies of the demon king Ravana ahead of the Hindu festival of Dussehra to celebrate legendry God king Ram's victory over the king Ravana. Not many of them would know that this Muslim family, which has been in this business for the past four decades, has painstakingly mounted the effigies. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 848
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Tata abandons Nano project from Singur
2:11 Singur, October 4 (ANI): Tata group chairman Ratan Tata on Friday finally decided to pull out their Nano car plant from Singur in West Bengal because of continuing political opposition to it. Ratan Tata met the west Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, but the meeting failed to convince Tata to stay on. While addressing the media, Tata said that Nano will come out as per the committed time and company is exploring offers from three four states about the new site of the project. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1115
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Intense series with Australia says Gary Kirsten
1:33 Bangalore, October 4 (ANI): Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten on Friday said that the upcoming four test series between India and Australia is going to be competitive and intense. While speaking to media, Kirsten said that India and Australia operate on a very high profile environment therefore the series would be intense to watch. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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West Bengal opposition not sorry over Nano s exit
2:4 Kolkata, October 4 (ANI): The opposition Trinamool Congress chief, Mamata Banerjee, has said it is not right for Tata Motors to blame the party for the end of the NANO car project in West Bengal, and has also demanded that land taken forcibly from the farmers in Singur be returned to them. Meanwhile, the state authorities have termed the decision as a big blow to the investment prospects of the state. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1017
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Surat arranges bouncers to keep eve teasers at bay.
1:35 Surat, October 4 (ANI): Surat has added some muscle to its festive spirit. As women sway to music as part of the traditional Garba dance, they are now sure of one thing. No more lewd glances and comments from eve teasers. Bouncers keep vigil at most Garba dance centres, keeping eve teasers at bay. Less violent forms of sexual harassment verbal taunts, groping at women in anonymous crowded markets or on public transport are a thing of the past in Surat. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1048
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Cooperatives boost milk production in Kashmir
35557333:20 Kashmir, October 4 (ANI): Milk Production Cooperative societies in the Kashmir are proving to be a successful venture. It has increased milk production and dividends for milk producers in the terror-torn state. Earlier there were only 150 milk societies a few years ago but now the number has reached to 190 and more growth is expected in future. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 740
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Aishwarya Bachchan sashays in Kolkata
1:35 Kolkata, October 4 (ANI): Bollywood actor and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai sashayed down the ramp in Kolkata on Friday. Aishwarya said she and her husband Abhishek Bachchan would start shooting for director Mani Ratnam's film by next week. The film has been given a working title of 'Ravan' but she was not sure whether the same name would be retained. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1097
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Aishwarya Bachchan sashays in Kolkata
1:35 Kolkata, October 4 (ANI): Bollywood actor and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai sashayed down the ramp in Kolkata on Friday. Aishwarya said she and her husband Abhishek Bachchan would start shooting for director Mani Ratnam's film by next week. The film has been given a working title of Ravan but she was not sure whether the same name would be retained. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1188
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Rice in India, but may not sign nuclear deal
0:49 New Delhi, October 4 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in India on October 04, after Congress ratified a historic nuclear pact, but is unlikely to sign the deal during her visit because of a bureaucratic ‘glitch.’ According to reports, an enabling legislation had not yet been formally ‘enrolled’ in the U.S. Congress a required step before the pact is sent to President George W. Bush for signing into law. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Shutdown in Singur over Nano row
2:1 Singur, October 4 (ANI): West Bengal's ruling Left Front's major partner, the Communist Party of India-Marxist or CPI-M, calls for a 10 hour shutdown in Singur starting from Saturday. This shutdown is to protest against the Trinamool Congress Party that forced Tata Motors to shift its Nano project from the region. A local left leader Debasis Chattterjee said that they want TATA in Singur. Meanwhile, others said that the companies should be diligent and should clear all glitches before investing to avoid such disputes. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1085
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