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Indian shares fluctuate, inch towards 10K figure
1:47 Mumbai, October 17 (ANI): The main sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange or BSE Sensex swung between negative and positive in volatile trade as investors searched for direction amid persistent economic worries. The benchmark index rose nearly 2 percent in early trade but then fell as much as 1.1 percent. Investors at the BSE said that they are not able to analyze the situation as the shares are fluctuating. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1076
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Designer duo supports breast cancer awareness
1:59 New Delhi, October 17 (ANI): Bollywood stars and socialites walked the ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi, to create awareness for breast cancer on Thursday.The show by designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock showcased an enchanting collection of feminine and glamorous dresses.The designers took upon the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness as they felt the need to do something different and worthwhile. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1348
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Rajya Sabha adjourned over nuke deal
2:3 New Delhi, October 17 (ANI): India's upper house of parliament, Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on Friday following uproar over the India US civilian nuclear deal and the communal violence in various parts of the country.The Left parties pressing for privilege motion against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over civilian nuclear deal led to uproar in the House.The session of the Rajya Sabha commenced amidst stormy scenes as the BJP and Left raised a ruckus in the house over various issues. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1146
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Tendulkar overtakes Lara as highest test runs scorer
1:29 Chandigarh, October 17 (ANI): Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar became the highest scorer with 11,955 runs in Test Cricket surpassing the previous mark of West Indies Skipper Brian Lara. After his mission incomplete in Bengaluru, Tendulkar redeemed himself in Mohali in his 152nd Test. He crossed his target of 15 runs in the first innings of his side's second test match against Australia. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1192
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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan leaves hospital
1:13 Mumbai, October 17 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was discharged on Friday from the Lilavati hospital where he was admitted almost a week after complaining of abdominal pain. Bachchan waved to the crowd outside the hospital before leaving in a car. Fans who had been waiting for the star to return home said that they would pray for the long life of the super star. Bachchan was rushed to the hospital on Saturday, which was also his birthday, after complaining of abdominal pain. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1146
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Indian women deck up and beautify for Karva Chauth
1:7 Jammu, October 17 (ANI): Women across northern India observed the festival of Karva Chauth on Friday to pray for the long life of their husbands. Married women celebrate it by observing a fast, which is from sunrise to sunset and is broken only after moonrise. Bangle sellers and artists who paint herbal designs or henna on women's hands did brisk business. Henna or Mehndi, which is considered auspicious for married women, is part of the Karva Chauth ritual. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1378
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America tea merchants to promote Darjeeling tea
2:10 Darjeeling, October 18 (ANI): American and Canadian tea importers and retailers have shown keen interest in the tea grown in Darjeeling as they find its taste exotic. A delegation of 10 members comprising of retailers and exporters from America and Canada on a mission to visit the tea gardens and know about the nuances of the tea production are quite impressed with the rich flavor and aroma of the Darjeeling tea. The fine quality of Darjeeling tea is the result of intensive labor. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 920
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Tea Merchants Darjeeling Tea American Intensive Labor
1:57 Coimbatore, October 18 (ANI): The ongoing recession in US economy has severely hit Coimbatore’s apparel industry and is now receiving only few export orders. The apparel exports have gone done by 15 per cent in Tirupur. In knitwear exports, Tirupur has registered a fall of 5 per cent. Tirupur is a major source of foreign exchange earnings for the country because of its exports. 56 percent of India's total knitwear exports come from Tirupur. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1100
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DMK’s resignations to protest killings in Sri Lanka
1:42 Chennai, October 18 (ANI): Stepping up pressure on Indian government to intervene in the Sri Lankan crisis, lawmakers of Tamil Nadu’s ruling regional Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam or DMK submitted resignation on Friday. All the 14 lawmakers of the lower house of the Parliament including seven central ministers of the DMK submitted their post-dated resignations to the party. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1124
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Vibrant colors rule the ramp of Wills fashion Week
2:3 New Delhi, October 18 (ANI): Splash of vibrant colors on different canvasses marked the collections of Indian designers during the evening shows at the 'Wills Lifestyle India Fashion' Week in New Delhi on Friday. Models sashayed down the ramp in shimmering sarees, a fusion of abstract shapes and floral designs to showcase the creations of designer Puneet Nanda. Approximately 80 designers are showcasing their collection in this season of 'Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week'. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1317
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Music of film ‘Yuvraaj’ released in Mumbai
2:21 Mumbai, October 18 (ANI): The entertainment capital, Mumbai recently saw some of the big names of the music industry coming together for the music release of the film ‘Yuvraaj’. Music maestro A R Rahman has given the music and is being directed and produced by Subhash Ghai. The duo of director-producer Ghai and Rahman have the super hit film ‘Taal’ to their credit that was released in the year 1999. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 980
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India gears up for country’s first moon mission
1:40 Byalalu/Bangalore, October 18 (ANI): India’s Space Research Organization installed an indigenously built 32-meter antenna at the Indian Deep Space Network, to track and send commands to the country’s first moon mission, Chandrayaan. The antenna has been designed and commissioned indigenously by the Electronics Corporation of India Limited or ECIL. A team of 25 scientists has worked for it and the antenna will act as the lifeline of the moon mission. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1239
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Potters in Patna gear up for Diwali
2:2 Patna, October 18 (ANI): The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali has made potters at Patna to roll up their sleeves. The festive season increases their sale of traditional earthen lamps. With changing times, these traditional clay lamps have undergone a major transformation but they wait eagerly for this time of the year. Although potters hope to earn money during the festive season, they also lament that the traditional earthen lamps have nowadays been replaced with wax candles and gel candles. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1113
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Indians find gold glittering after financial losses
2:28 New Delhi/Gurgaon, October 18 (ANI): With investors losing money in the equities market, property going through a slump and paranoia growing over savings left in some bank, they are now hedging their bets by buying into gold. It has given a positive return on investment in the past one year. India is world’s largest gold consumer and gold import in the current year, ending March 31, will be between 150 tonnes to 180 tonnes. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1101
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Pakistan central bank acts to ease liquidity crunch
1:27 Karachi, October 18 (ANI): Pakistan's central bank announced a several aggressive steps to ease a liquidity crunch in the banking system. State Bank Governor, Shamshad Akhtar said that banks cash reserve ratio for deposits up to one year will be cut 200 basis points to 6.0 percent. She also added that these measures would boost liquidity in the banking system by 240 billion rupees. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1258
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Designers lobby to merge the two split fashion groups
1:56 New Delhi, October 18 (ANI): Indian fashion designers said that they are lobbying hard to merge the two split-fashion entities. Lakme Fashion Week and The Fashion Design Council of India had branched out way back in 2006 after they failed to agree over sponsorship issues. India’s top designers and a troop of top models are taking part in the country’s premier fashion event the ‘Wills India Fashion Week’ in New Delhi. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1432
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Designers lobby to merge the two split fashion groups
1:56 New Delhi, October 18 (ANI): Indian fashion designers said that they are lobbying hard to merge the two split fashion entities. Lakme Fashion Week and The Fashion Design Council of India had branched out way back in 2006 after they failed to agree over sponsorship issues. India’s top designers and a troop of top models are taking part in the country s premier fashion event the Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1321
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Bhosle collaborates with Ali for a music album
1:37 Mumbai, October 18 (ANI): Pakistan's famous singer Ghulam Ali and India's legendry singer Asha Bhosle come together after nearly two decades with Generations, a romantic music album. Composed by Ghulam Ali's son Amir Ali, the 12 tracks album 'Generations was launched in Mumbai on Friday. Bhosle said that she was happy to work with Ghulam Ali who began his career after hers.Ali praised Bhosle and said that it was indeed an honour to work with her Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1169
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West Bengal faces a renewed statehood demand
1:19 Darjeeling, October 18 (ANI): The members of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha or GJM activists have renewed their demand for a separate statehood and are replacing government signboards with their own signboards in Darjeeling. The activists are pasting Government of Gorkhaland on all boards that are reading Government of West Bengal and have passed a resolution making Gorkhaland number plates mandatory for all vehicles. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1244
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West Indies to stage World Twenty20 in 2010
1:51 Mohali, October 18 (ANI): West Indies will stage the World Twenty20 championship in April-May 2010 instead of the one-day Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council or ICC said on Saturday. The World Cup is scheduled to take place in the sub-continent in 2011, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat told a news conference in Chandigarh. The second edition of the Twenty20 World Cup will be hosted by England in June next year. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1319
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