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Kashmir gears up to promote tourism
2:9 Srinagar, December 20 (ANI): The business fraternity connected with the travel and tourism in Kashmir plans to launch nationwide campaign to woo the domestic tourists. Travel Agent Society of Kashmir or TASK along with state's tourism department and assisted by the federal government have decided to organize road shows, trade fairs, and awareness seminars across the country to promote scenic Kashmir as a safe tourist destination. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1120
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Iran ready to play its part over IPI gas pipeline
1:46 New Delhi, December 20 (ANI): Iran on Friday said that it was ready to undertake its part of the task regarding the setting up of the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India or IPI gas pipeline project. Deputy foreign minister of Iran said this while addressing a news conference New Delhi. According to reports the two sides discussed ways to break the deadlock over the project during a high-level meeting. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1114
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India approves signing of MoU with Oman and Indonesia
1:18 New Delhi, December 20 (ANI): Indian Cabinet on Friday approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding or MoU with Oman and Indonesia. Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram told reporters after the meeting in New Delhi. The agreement was signed during Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Muscat in November this year. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1130
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Govt. best judge in deciding team India Pak tour
1:4 Mumbai, December 20 (ANI): Former chief of International Cricket Council or ICC Jagmohan Dalmiya on Friday said that central government is the final authority to decide about Team India's tour to Pakistan. India has called off its planned cricket tour of Pakistan next year amid growing tension between the nuclear-armed neighbors over last month's Mumbai attacks. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 894
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Muslims participate in conference against terrorism
1:47 New Delhi, December 20 (ANI): Muslim leaders including leading Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi participated in 'Muslims Initiative Against Terrorism' conference in New Delhi on Friday. Azmi, a member of upper house of Parliament criticized central Minority Affairs Minister A R Antulay for his remarks expressing doubt on the killing of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare by militants during the recent Mumbai attacks. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1328
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Deepika Padukone talks about 'Chandni Chowk to China'
1:50 Bangalore, December 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone spoke about her upcoming film 'Chandni Chowk to China' on the occasion of a store launch in Bangalore on Friday. Deepika Padukone acting in her third movie, had shot to fame with her earlier two movies titled 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' which did good business at the box office. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 978
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Parvathy Omanakuttan overwhelmed by public response
1:38 New Delhi, December 20 (ANI): India's Miss World 2008 runner-up is quite overwhelmed by public responses to her runner-up crown after eight long years. Parvathy Omanakuttan, the first-runner up revealed that she is all excited and rapturous over her success. Her confidence and poise throughout the gala was commendable. Indian beauty queen received a rousing welcome on Tuesday upon her return after being crowned, runner-up at the Miss World pageant held in Johannesburg. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1094
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Cake show draws crowd in Bengaluru
1:45 Bengaluru, December 20 (ANI): The much-awaited annual Nilgiri's Cake Exhibition commenced on Friday in Bengaluru. As in the past, this 36th edition of exhibition saw hundreds of lovers of cakes and pastries making a beeline to see, taste and even buy a wide range of cakes. Indeed, Nilgiri's Cake Exhibition is regarded as a feast for the eyes of the sweet toothed. Every year, apart from varieties rich plum cakes, chocolates, cookies, ice creams, an exclusive gigantic cake is the star attraction. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 3348
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Invent better technologies to fight terrorism: PM
2:21 New Delhi, December 20 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday called upon the scientists to invent better technologies to enable the country in its fight against terrorism.While addressing the felicitation ceremony of scientists in New Delhi, Singh said that investment in research and development is vital to negate the sophistication of global terrorism. In recent times India has been a constant target of militant activities with the serial blasts ripping several cities. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1127
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Hariharan dedicates song to recent attack in Mumbai
1:37 Mumbai, December 20 (ANI): Bollywood singer Hariharan dedicated a song to the recent Mumbai attack that claimed more than 195 lives. The theme of the song is the message of 'enough is enough'. Hariharan wants to spread the message of unity and vigilance in the city. Talking to reporters Hariharan said that the anger could be expressed through words and a song. He added that this was not yet good enough and a lot had to be done. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1034
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Fans rejoice as Rahul Dravid regains form
1:44 Mohali, December 20 (ANI):Cricket enthusiasts and fans of Indian middle order batsman Rahul Dravid rejoiced as the stylist right hand batsman regained form with a patiently carved century during the second-day's play of the second and the final test against England in northern Mohali on Saturday. Rajiv, fan of Rahul Dravid, opined that the knock has not only helped the batsman end the run drought but would also help India gain a sizeable lead. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 949
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Traditional saris continue to weave golden legacy
2:12 Aurangabad, December 21 (ANI): Traditional Paithani saris, which once patronized by royalty, continue to weave its charm in contemporary India through their intricate and attractive designs. These gold embroidered saris with their wonderful designs and woven borders are native to Maharashtra, and derive its name from the place of origin, Paithan. Paithani's main attraction is the use of gold thread, which has been in use for ages. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1077
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Orphanage in Tamil Nadu adopts about 161 children
2:25 Coimbatore, December 21 (ANI): An orphanage in Coimbatore has adopted about 161 children, who are victims of one of the worst ever communal carnage in Kandhamal region of Orissa. The home situated on the outskirts of Coimbatore has adopted children, majority of whose parents have been killed in the attack. The trauma is more than visible as the children who fled to the nearby jungles to save their lives, start sobbing even at the mention of those horrific times. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1578
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Jiah Khan talks about her upcoming movie Ghajini
1:21 Bengaluru, December 21 (ANI): Bollywood actor Jiah Khan, who is part of the much-awaited flick ‘Ghajini’ during a promotional programme in Bengaluru spoke about her role in the movie. Jiah Khan who has earlier acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Verma’s movie ‘Nishabd’ compared the experience of working with both the Bollywood stars. The movie is about a rich businessman who suffers from a short-term memory loss after a violent encounter. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1113
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Prime Ministers wife releases Khushwant Singhs book
1:4 New Delhi, December 21 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur on Saturday released writer Khushwant Singh's English rendering of Sikh hymns in New Delhi. The book “Songs of the Gurus” is a compilation of Gurubanis, or Sikh religious verses. Khushwant Singh said that it was a compilation of his old translations. Khushwant Singh is a renowned Indian novelist, journalist and historian, acclaimed for his sarcastic writing. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1284
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Mumbai terror accused came from Pak Asma Jehangir
2:5 New Delhi, December 21 (ANI): Pakistan's Human Rights Commission Chairperson, Asma Jehangir recently said that the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks came from Pakistan. Speaking on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi Jehangir said the militants came from Pakistani soil. She also said that it was Pakistan's responsibility to investigate the matter. Jehangir commended India's restraint over the issue. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1043
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Dravid rescues career with chanceless century
2:24 Mohali, December 21 (ANI): Indian veteran Rahul Dravid on Saturday rescued his test career with a chanceless 26th career century in the second test against England. Dravid struck 136, his first test hundred after 20 innings. His poor form sparked media speculation that the team’s sheet anchor for a decade could be asked by the selectors to step aside. The stylish right-hander also said if the weather remained cloudy the pitch might assist bowlers. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 945
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Trident hotel to reopen on Sunday after Mumbai attacks
2:5 Mumbai, December 21 (ANI): Mumbai's luxury Trident hotel, which was closed after last month's militant attack, is all set to re-open on Sunday. It will be nearly a month after 22 visitors and 10 employees were killed in the siege by Islamist gunmen at the Luxury hotel. The older Oberoi wing, which suffered more extensive damage, will take six-seven months to open. Keswani also added that cancellation of rooms has gone up at its hotels in the country. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1056
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Heavy snowfall in Manali
1:13 Manali, December 21 (ANI): Tourists thronged Manali hill resort in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday to experience snowfall. Draped in a pristine blanket of white, the hill resort town of Manali saw tourist from across the nation make merry and frolic as the region received heavy snowfall. Chilly winds could not dampen the spirit of revelers who were seen in large numbers enjoying the snow. Many tourists could be seen making figures of snow and throwing snowballs at each other. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 2535
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Fans plan to build temple of India cricket skipper Dhoni
1:7 Ranchi, December 21 (ANI): Fans of Indian cricket team's skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni have planned to build a temple in his hometown Ranchi. Dhoni's fan club plans to raise funds through donations and install a 20-foot or six metres fibre glass statue of Dhoni in the temple. Jitendra Singh, president of the fan club said that a huge temple would be constructed and prayers would be offered daily. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1172
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