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Snowfall in Gulmarg brings cheer to tourists
1:57 Gulmarg, January 11 (ANI): Thousands of tourists are thronging Himalayan region's hotspot Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir state for revelry on its world famous snow clad picturesque slopes. Trees, buildings, roads, are all covered in white with snow flakes occasionally falling adding to the joyous atmosphere around. Tourists from the hot Indian plains are thrilled to see the snowfall, some of them experiencing it for the first time, of course a life time experience for them. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1375
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Movies that disappointed audiences in 2008
2:20 New Delhi, January 11 (ANI): The Ishtyle The Pharmoola The Good Luck read the tagline of Tashan. Unfortunately, the film resorted to an overdose of formula and overdid the style, which didn't bring it any good luck. Dissecting the film could be an exasperating task. Perhaps this is the only film that can compete with Ghajini when it comes to exaggeration in action. The presence of cliches and conveniences and the absence of script can't be overlooked. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 916
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India appoints new members to Satyam board
2:16 New Delhi, January 11 (ANI): Indian government appointed three members to the new board of embattled outsourcer Satyam Computer Services on Sunday, as authorities rushed to limit the fallout from the country's biggest corporate scandal. Deepak Parekh, Chairman of the Housing Development Finance Board, Kiran Karnik, Former President of technology lobby group, the National Association of Software and Service Companies and C. Achutan, a former official of SEBI were appointed to Satyam's newly constituted 3-member board. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1355
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Eight year old boy seeks Guinness World Book entry
1:34 Dehradun, January 12 (ANI): An eight-year-old Aman Rehman of Uttaranchal has emerged as Whiz Kid. When the boys of his age play in the fields, Aman is busy in his computer. With more than one thousand animated movies to his credit he has applied for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records under the young achievers' category. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1582
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Traditional winter sweet attracts tourists in Jaipur
1:35 Jaipur, January 12 (ANI): The tourists and the local populace these days are thronging sweet shops in Jaipur to enjoy traditional sweets and beat the cold. As the mercury dips further in Rajasthan, the shops selling sweets get flooded with the traditional winter sweets. Like every year, the shops are offering variety of winter sweets. In Jaipur alone, there are hundreds of shops offering more than a dozen varieties of 'winter' sweets. The most sold preparations are made of jaggery, sesame and ground nuts. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1069
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Vibrant and multi hued kites colour the sky in Gujarat
1:54 Gujarat, January 12 (ANI): Thousands of kites of different shapes and colors fill the sky in Gujarat state during the ongoing International Kite Festival. This festival is normally celebrated in mid-Jaunary known as Sankranti. Thousands of kite enthusiasts from India and other countries are battling it out to outdo each other, showcasing their skills of flying kites. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1173
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Afghan president arrives in New Delhi
0:57 New Delhi, January 12 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in New Delhi on Sunday. Karzai would discuss security issues, the fight against terrorism and economic cooperation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. This is Karzai's second visit in five months, in which he is expected to convey Afghanistan's condolences on the Mumbai attacks, which left at least 195 people dead. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1049
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Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren offers to step down
1:56 Ranchi, January 12 (ANI): The clouds of political uncertainty looks to be clearing from Jharkhand state, as Chief Minister Shibu Soren has offered to step down. Soren who lost a key by election, offered to resign paving the way for Champai Soren, another stalwart of the regional outfit Jharkhand Mukti Morcha or JMM. Soren took over the reigns of Jharkhand in August last year. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 999
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India urges Pak to share investigation information
1:36 Murshidabad/Rajkot, January 12 (ANI): India's Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said that New Delhi was ready to share information on the Mumbai attacks with Pakistan and hoped Islamabad would reciprocate. Mukherjee also added that India has not exhausted its diplomatic options in its attempt to bring the Mumbai attack plotters to justice. Meanwhile, Textile Minister said that New Delhi was 'free to act' if Pakistan did not take steps to shut down terror training camps on its soil. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 994
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A new luxury train flagged off from New Delhi
1:48 New Delhi, January 12 (ANI): A luxury tourist train named 'Royal Rajasthan on Wheels,' a joint venture of Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation or RTDC, was flagged off from New Delhi on Sunday. The train was flagged of in the presence of Central tourism and Cultural Minister Ambika Soni and other dignitaries. The Indian Railways and RTDC have been already operating another luxury train, the 'Palace on Wheels' since 1982. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1316
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Western India truckers call off strike
1:59 Mumbai,January 12 (ANI):At least 450,000 trucks are expected to hit western Indian roads on Monday after a powerful union called off the nationwide strike on Sunday.The nationwide strike by tens of thousands of truckers that entered its seventh day on Sunday had pushed up prices of some commodities and threatened to choke supplies of fruits and vegetables. The deadlock in the most industrialized Maharashtra ended after a meeting between government representatives and transport union officials. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1253
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Marin Cilic beats Devvarman to take Chennai title
1:29 Chennai,January 12 (ANI):Third-seeded Croatian Marin Cilic beat Indian wildcard Somdev Devvarman 6-4 7-6 to win the Chennai Open on Sunday and claim the second title of his career.Cilic took exactly two hours to see off Devvarman's resolute challenge, clinching victory as he took the second-set tie break 7-3.Devvarman was playing in his first ATP final after being handed a walkover in the semi-finals by injured German Rainer Schuettler. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1004
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Karzai to discuss security of both countries
1:7 New Delhi,January 12(ANI):Afghan President Hamid Karzai met Indian foreign minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Monday to discuss security issues including the fight against terrorism and economic cooperation between two nations.Mukherjee said that the Afghan President conveyed a message of solidarity and condolences of the people of Afghanistan to the Indian nation in the aftermath of the deadly November attacks in Mumbai. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1087
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India invites foreign investments in energy sector
2:58 New Delhi, January 12 (ANI): Inaugurating the Petrotech-2009, Asia biggest biennial Oil and Gas Industry event, in New Delhi on Monday, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that India has invited foreign investments in its growing energy sector and has called for cooperation of all countries in securing the global hydrocarbons sector. Mukherjee said that the fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong and would continue to grow on a fast track leading to high energy demand. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1111
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IAF prepared to meet any eventuality Air Chief Marshall
1:26 New Delhi,January 12 (ANI):Chief of the Indian Air Force or IAF, Air Chief Marshall Fali Homi Major said that the IAF is prepared to meet any eventuality.He said this while visiting the National Cadet Corps or NCC camp in New Delhi on Monday.Replying to a question regarding India's war preparedness, Air Chief Marshall Major said that his force is ready for all options. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1108
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Satyam new board meets court defers founder bail plea
2:2 Hyderabad,January 12 (ANI):The newly appointed Board Of Directors of India's IT major Satyam Computer Services had their first meeting on Monday. The board met at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad to lay out a roadmap for the clients and staff in the wake of a billion dollar fraud that has cast a cloud over foreign investment in Asia's third-largest economy and over its once-booming outsourcing sector. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1089
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Picturesque Kullu valley gears up to snow sports
1:41 Solang, January 13 (ANI): Adventure lovers from across the country and abroad have made a beeline for a thrilling experience in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. Every year thousands visit Solang Nala near the International tourist destination Manali to enjoy the adventure sport. The region, which is slowly emerging as a paragliding destination, has turned into a haven for tourists enjoying motor biking and skiing. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1044
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Traditional hookah losses its market in Kashmir
1:51 Srinagar, January 13 (ANI): Kashmir's traditional smoking pipe Hookah is on the verge of dying as people now prefer cigarettes and other tobacco products available in the market. Called the hubble-bubble by the British because of the gurgling sound it makes, 'Hookah' has been linked with the aristocratic and royal lifestyle during the olden times. Traditional 'Hookah's used to be present at every household but now shopkeepers say that their demand is restricted to villages. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1136
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Satyam to appoint new accounting firm
1:22 Hyderabad/New Delhi, January 13 (ANI): One of the member of the newly appointed three-member board of Satyam Computer Services said that the appointment of a chairman would be decided after few more members join the board. The members have also decided to appoint a new accounting firm within the next 48 hours to work on restating the accounts and declare the December quarter earnings. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 925
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Truckers' strike called off: T R Baalu
2:33 New Delhi, January 13 (ANI): Transport Minister T R Baalu on Monday said the truckers strike launched to demand a cut in taxes, tolls and diesel prices has been called off. Baalu met transport ministers from states in New Delhi and thanked truckers' organization for ending the strike. The strike was called off on its eighth day on Monday. Baalu said he would urge the authorities to release truckers' who had been arrested during the protest. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1096
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