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A village committed to weaving cloth for national flag
2:10 Manetha, October 15 (ANI): Manetha village in Rajasthan with the population of hardly 500 people holds a prominent position on the Indian map due to the committed approach of the weavers devoted to weaving the cloth for national flag. There are around 25 to 30 small cottage industries, which are fully engaged in weaving cotton cloth used in the Indian flag. With this, weaver earns around 100 rupees per day. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1001
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Rotten potatoes dumped in sacred Ganga River
1:56 Patna, October 15 (ANI): Residents of Patna city have voiced concern over cold storages littering the sacred Ganga riverbanks with rotten potatoes. The factories have found no better way to discard their unwanted stock other than dumping sacks of rotten potatoes by the banks of the river. Locals residing near the riverbanks have expressed concern over the threat to river environment. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 965
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Muslims demand ban on Hindu radical groups
1:45 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): The head priest of Indian capital's principal mosque on Tuesday asked the Federal government to impose a ban on the activities of Hindu radical fundamentalist groups such as Vishwa Hindu Parishand or VHP and Bajrang Dal. Bukhari was addressing a conference of Muslim leaders and clerics from across the nation in the national capital. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1232
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Katrina Kaif learns to play the cello
1:28 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): Katrina Kaif loves taking up challenges and living up to them too. So, when Subhash Ghai required her to play the cello in Yuuvraj where she co-stars with Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, the actress took up the bowed string instrument used in chamber music as a challenge. In three months the actress proved to be quite adept at playing it. Kat admitted that it was an exhilarati Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1520
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Communists demand strong action against church attacks
1:33 Kolkata, October 15 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI (M) on Tuesday asked the government to take strong action against those behind a string of attacks on Christians recently in three Indian states. The violence on Christians in three states has left dozens of people, mostly Christians, dead and dozens of churches damaged. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1132
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India boosts liquidity into its mutual-funds industry
1:34 New Delhi/ Mumbai, October 15 (ANI): India pumped liquidity into its markets and took measures aimed at helping its $106 billion mutual-funds industry on Tuesday as its rupee and stocks rallied after governments worldwide moved to restore confidence in the financial sector. Reserve Bank of India governor Duvvuri Subbarao said that the market situation was under control but did not comment on what more measures might come. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1283
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India boosts liquidity into its mutual-funds industry
1:34 New Delhi/ Mumbai, October 15 (ANI): India pumped liquidity into its markets and took measures aimed at helping its $106 billion mutual funds industry on Tuesday as its rupee and stocks rallied after governments worldwide moved to restore confidence in the financial sector. Reserve Bank of India governor Duvvuri Subbarao said that the market situation was under control but did not comment on what more measures might come. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1243
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India should send relief to Sri Lanka
1:59 Chennai/Coimbatore, October 15 (ANI): Political parties in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday asked New Delhi to urge Sri Lanka not to press its latest bloody offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or LTTE. Representatives of political parties said India should send relief material to Sri Lanka to help the suffering people. Meanwhile, a students' Organisation held a demonstration condemning the stepped up offensive against Tamil rebels in Sri Lanka. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 985
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Poll panel buys more time on Kashmir polls
1:56 Srinagar/Jammu, October 15 (ANI): Lawmakers and locals gave mixed reactions to the decision of the election commission to buy more time to decide on the poll dates in Kashmir. The election commission on Tuesday said it was still discussing an election date for Kashmir as it announced dates for polls in five other states. Lawmakers of the state's National Conference party backed the decision. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1086
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Poll panel buys more time on Kashmir polls
1:56 Srinagar/Jammu, October 15 (ANI): Lawmakers and locals gave mixed reactions to the decision of the election commission to buy more time to decide on the poll dates in Kashmir. The election commission on Tuesday said it was still discussing an election date for Kashmir as it announced dates for polls in five other states. Lawmakers of the state's National Conference party backed the decision. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 903
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India authorities agree on more policy steps, FM
1:56 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that the central bank have agreed on measures to address the problem in New Delhi on Wednesday. Chidambaram also added that RBI Governor is on his way to Mumbai and will work out the details agreed upon. India's financial markets were badly shaken last week as the global financial crisis spread, with stocks falling almost 16 percent, the rupee hitting a record low and overnight lending rates leaping to 23 percent. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 991
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PM welcomes Brazilian and South African Presidents
1:1 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday welcomed South African President Kgalema Motlanthe and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who are in New Delhi to take part in the third India, Brazil and South Africa or IBSA Summit. The IBSA Summit, which commences from Wednesday, will focus on firming up trilateral cooperation on global issues like terrorism, multilateral trade negotiations, inclusive development and food and energy security. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1156
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Asia turns to economy risks as markets cheer bailout
1:31 Tokyo/Seoul, October 15 (ANI): Japan’s Nikkei average slipped 0.3 percent on Wednesday as profit taking emerged after a day of record gains, with Honda Motor Company and other exporters weaker on concerns about the global economy. The broader Topix was down 0.8 percent after earlier falling more than 2 percent. The mood on the streets of Tokyo remained weary as passers-by looked on at stock prices outside the window of a securities firm in downtown Tokyo. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1050
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Jet Airways lay off 850 employees
2:13 New Delhi/Hyderabad, October 15 (ANI): A day after striking an alliance with Kingfisher Airlines, India's top private airliner Jet Airways on Wednesday announced to lay off 800 to 1000 of its employees due to soaring costs and number of air travelers falling. New cabin crew members on probation, accounted for most of the staff laid off. The agitated employees alleged that they were callously laid off on a 30-day compensation package without any prior notice. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1351
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Sensex close 6% down on global recession fears
2:39 Mumbai, October 15 (ANI): India's main Bombay Stock Exchange's sensitive index or Sensex fell 5.99 percent on Wednesday, led by Reliance Industries Ltd, as fears resurfaced about tight liquidity condition and looming global economic recession. Investors were edgy after Asian shares snapped a two-day rally and slid on fears the U.S., euro zone and Japanese economies would slip into recessions, threatening growth in emerging markets. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1083
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Buddhist in Dhaka celebrate the holy Pavarana
1:46 Dhaka, October 15 (ANI): Buddhists in Bangladesh on Tuesday gathered in Dhaka to celebrate The Holy Pavarana, which they regard as one of the most important Buddhist festivals. To mark the occasion, members of the Buddhist community lit paper lanterns and sky lamps, which lit up their neighbourhood in Dhaka. It's a solemn occasion marking the end of a threemonth long retreat from the rain, called Varsharvasa, during which good Buddhist will lead a very pious life Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1155
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Indian PM calls for UN reforms
1:54 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that in the backdrop of the ongoing financial crisis, there is an ever increasing need for reforms in the UN, G 8 and other international institutions of governance. While speaking at the inaugural session of the third India Brazil South Africa Summit in New Delhi, Singh said that the Doha round of WTO talks should be approached in a manner that development and inclusive growth are promoted. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1184
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Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week kicks off
1:59 New Delhi, October 15 (ANI): Ace designers showcased the best of their designs in the high-heeled fashion fête, the five-day long fashion fiesta 'Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week' which kicked off in New Delhi amidst much fanfare on Wednesday. This is one of the major business to business fashion events in India. Designer Anjana Bhargav presented a chic collection of apparels reflecting the choice of today's youth. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1291
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AR Rahman launches a big reality show, the Big Band
2:23 New Delhi, October 16 (ANI): India’s renowned music director A R Rahman and an integrated entertainment and communication company, Phat Phish recently joined hands to launch biggest reality show ‘The Big Band’. The show endeavours to give ethnic and contemporary musicians a credible platform and hunt for the talented band members have already commenced. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 916
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AR Rahman launches a big reality show, the Big Band
2:23 New Delhi, October 16 (ANI): India’s renowned music director A R Rahman and an integrated entertainment and communication company, Phat Phish recently joined hands to launch biggest reality show ‘The Big Band’. The show endeavours to give ethnic and contemporary musicians a credible platform and hunt for the talented band members have already commenced. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 992
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