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Sikh pilgrims participate in the annual ceremony
0:57 Nanded, October 28 (ANI): Sikh pilgrims from all over the world on Monday participated in the annual cleansing ceremony, known as Takhat Snan, of Takht Shri Sachkhand Hazoor Sahib Gurudwara at Nanded in Maharashtra. Sikh pilgrims brought water from the Godavari River under the leadership of Takhat Sachkhand Jathedar. The entire 1.5 km stretch, from the banks of the Godavari to the gurudwara, was a sea of humanity, as devotees participated in the grand ceremony. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1229
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Special children participate in a sports camp in Shimla
1:50 Shimla, October 28 (ANI): Physically challenged and specially-abled children participate in a sports camp organised in the hill station of Shimla. The two days sports that concluded on Saturday saw participation of over 255 special students from 16 different educational institutes from across the state. The students were divided into four different groups depending on the disability visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically handicapped and mentally challenged. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1095
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Ray of hope for senior citizens with Gerontology
2:19 Kolkata, October 29 (ANI): An NGO in Kolkata has introduced a course in Gerontology with an aim to promote zeal amidst the youngster and social workers to make the senior citizens feel good. The NGO runs a day care center for the senior citizens where apart from free food, medicine and clothes they get ample amount of personal attention, love and adoration. According to the organizers, the course helps the social workers to learn new techniques. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 890
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Global recession hits brass industry of Moradabad
2:13 Moradabad, October 29 (ANI): Global recessionary trends have affected yet another industry in India. The brass industry of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh is stumbling with business going down by almost 60 percent. The district renowned for its brassware around the world exports attractive artifacts to USA, Britain, Canada, Germany and Middle East countries. It fetches around 22 billion rupees every year…But the global economic meltdown has adversely affected the brass industry’s business. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 2744
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Brisk trading at BSE on special trading session
1:26 Mumbai, October 29 (ANI): Indian shares jumped nearly 6 percent on Tuesday in a shortened session to mark the beginning of the Hindu new accounting year. The market almost sank to its lowest close in almost three years in the previous session, but gains in international market brought buyers back to the market. The main 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index ended up 5.86 percent after having risen as much as 6.4 percent in the early trade. All the index's stocks ended higher. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1013
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Shiv Sena warns Bihar’s leadership over migrant row
1:55 Mumbai/Gaya, October 29 (ANI): India’s Hindu radical Shiv Sena party chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday warned Bihar’s leaders not to add fuel to the raging migrants’ row. Thackeray was reacting to central Railway Minister Lalu Prasad’s demands of putting a ban on Shiv Sena and MNS. Meanwhile, authorities beefed up security for hundreds of Jain pilgrims from Maharashtra, who arrived in Gaya on Tuesday. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1299
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Australia all geared up to take on India
1:46 New Delhi, October 29 (ANI): Australia is all geared up to take on India in the third test to be played in New Delhi on Wednesday. Australia is looking for improved performances from their batting and bowling leaders in the third test starting on Wednesday, the tourists needing to rebound quickly to avoid a first series defeat since 2005. Addressing a news conference Australian Captain Ricky Ponting said that his team has learnt from the mistakes of the previous game in Mohali. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 912
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Army ready to foil militant designs to disrupt J and K polls
1:38 Srinagar, October 29 (ANI): Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir said that they are prepared to foil any attempt by militants aimed at disrupting the forthcoming elections. The seven-phase polls in J and K begin from November 17 and will end on December 24. This will replace the central rule imposed after a Congress party led coalition fell in July over a Hindu shrine land transfer row. Army is prepared to foil any untoward incident. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1047
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Pakistan earthquake kills more than 100
1:12 Ziarat/Quetta, October 29 (ANI): A powerful earthquake that struck southwest Pakistan on Wednesday has killed more than 100 and destroyed hundreds of homes. A provincial government minister said that the death toll is expected to rise. The U.S. Geological Survey said a 6.4 magnitude quake hit 60 kilometers northeast of the city of Quetta before dawn. However the Pakistan Meteorological Department put the magnitude at 6.1. The epicenter was near the scenic valley of Ziarat. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1359
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North Indian youth beaten to death in Maharashtra
0:55 Badlapur, October 29 (ANI): Adding fuel to the ongoing migrant row yet another youth from north India was allegedly beaten to death in a local train in Maharashtra on Tuesday. The victim Dharamdev Ramnarain Rai was employed as a laborer in a factory in Khopoli near the state capital Mumbai. He was traveling in the local train along with his three friends when the incident happened. Dharamdev was rushed to hospital where he was declared brought dead. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1143
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Bollywood actors greet their fans on Diwali
1:11 Mumbai, October 29 (ANI): Bollywood actors greeted their fans on the occasion of Diwali Mumbai on Tuesday. Actor Shahrukh Khan in complete festive mood greeted his fans and even came out of his house to pose for photographs with them. Bollywood actor Salman Khan too was in a festive mood and waved at his fans who had come to greet him on Diwali. Festive spirit engulfed entire nation as people burst crackers, distributed sweets and met their loved ones. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1528
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Germany says will help Pakistan strike IMF deal
2:59 Islamabad, October 29 (ANI): Germany on Tuesday said that it would help Pakistan in negotiating a deal with the International Monetary Fund. Germany also hoped an agreement could be reached soon to help Pakistan out of economic difficulties. Visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier held talks on Tuesday with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and said both had told him Pakistan would not be able to move ahead without IMF involvement. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 967
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Homage to victims of Delhi serial blasts of 2005
2:11 New Delhi, October 29 (ANI): Residents of New Delhi paid homage to the victims of the serial blasts of 2005 on Wednesday. Three powerful blasts had ripped through two of the most bustling marketplaces in Indian capital, killing 59 people and injuring more than 200. Blasts occurred when marketplaces were packed with shoppers ahead of Diwali and Id festivals. Relatives of victims and other locals gathered on Wednesday at the marketplace in Sarojini Nagar. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1020
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Sensex up but volatile on outflow nerves
2:11 Mumbai, October 29 (ANI): Bombay Stock Exchange or BSE's Sensex rose in see saw trade on Wednesday. Sensex was helped by gains in other Asian stocks but was volatile on continuing anxiety about the outlook for a global recession and a foreign fund sell-off. Foreign funds have sold a net doller 12.6 billion in 2008, with more than doller 3 billion in October alone, compared with record inflows of doller 17.4 billion in 2007. Experts say that the markets are expected to remain volatile. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1206
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Sensex up but volatile on outflow nerves
2:11 Mumbai, October 29 (ANI): Bombay Stock Exchange or BSE's Sensex rose in see saw trade on Wednesday. Sensex was helped by gains in other Asian stocks but was volatile on continuing anxiety about the outlook for a global recession and a foreign fund sell-off. Foreign funds have sold a net doller 12.6 billion in 2008, with more than doller 3 billion in October alone, compared with record inflows of doller 17.4 billion in 2007. Experts say that the markets are expected to remain volatile. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1073
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Bollywood celebs party hard at Akki residence on Diwali
1:10 Mumbai, October 29 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities got together on Tuesday to celebrate the hugely popular festival of lights, Diwali at actor Akshay Kumar residence in Mumbai. Host of Bollywood glitterati including the current heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor along with girl Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan along with his wife Malaika Arora Khan and Sikander Kher thronged Akshay's house. Akshay came out of his house to meet his fans and wished for their well-being. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 2941
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King Khan the true brand ambassador
1:44 New Delhi, October 30 (ANI): When Shah Rukh Khan tells you that he invests his money in ICICI bank, you would like to believe him. And most people do. So it was not surprising when the bank roped in their brand ambassador to save their faces in a crisis. With rumours floating that ICICI bank is on the verge of a financial collapse, their stock value began to drop drastically and investors began pulling out their money to prepare for a bailout. That's when King Khan stepped in. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1273
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Colonial era’s iron foundry is in a bad shape
1:41 Kaladungi, October 30 (ANI): Kaladungi in Uttarakhand has still preserved the relics of colonial era’s iron foundry, but now this foundry is in a bad shape. Many archeologists and local residents lament the foundry’s bad condition and want the Government to take some measures to preserve this foundry. Meanwhile tourism official assures that, soon steps would taken to preserve the site. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1016
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Tourists & locals rediscover Kolkata through walks
1:42 Kolkata, October 30 (ANI): In a bid to acquaint the tourists with the nook and corner of the metropolis Kolkata, a group of youngsters in West Bengal has started a heritage walk called 'Calcutta Walks'. Every morning, tourists put on their walking shoes and enjoy the nooks and corners of Kolkata with the explorers of ‘Calcutta Walks’. Unveiling the hidden facets of many beautiful buildings and colonial squares the walk has caught fancy of the foreign visitors and the locals alike. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1244
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Lalu threatens to cancel trains if violence continues
2:11 New Delhi/Thane, October 30 (ANI): Railway minister, Lalu Prasad on Wednesday threatened to suspend rail movement to states where rail passengers and properties are repeatedly attacked. Following the incident of the killing of a migrant youth in a train in Maharashtra, Prasad said that railways are the property of the entire nation and there should be no lapse in the security arrangements. Added: 15847 days ago Views: 1057
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