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Japanese tourists in India worried about dear ones in homeland
1:14 Varanasi, March 12 (ANI): Japanese tourists in India are a worried lot consequent to the 8.9 magnitude quake that triggered a 30-foot tsunami devastating everything in its path with many buildings in Japan on Friday. At Varanasi, several Japanese tourists were anxious to know about the whereabouts of their near and dear ones back in their homeland. Another tourist Cody who left her home to tour India now wants to go back at the earliest and make sure that her family is safe. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 387
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Viswanathan Anand felicitates budding chess players
1:36 Chennai, January 13 (ANI): The Indian Grandmaster and world chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Monday felicitated budding chess players in Chennai. Anand presented awards to the winners of south zone Mind Champions Academy Chess Championship organized by a non-profit organization along with NIIT. Addressing reporters at the award ceremony of a chess championship, Anand said that the increasing interest of chess among students is fascinating. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1164
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Mausoleum of Syed Masood attracts devotees from different faiths
2:30 Uttar Pradesh,July 19 (ANI): The mausoleum of Syed Salar Ghazi Masood located in Gorakhpur city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh is a perfect example of good relations that exist in the country between Hindus and Muslims.The mausoleum attracts devotees from different faiths who come here seek blessings of the revered saint in large numbers through out the year.And during the Urs or the death anniversary there is a huge increase in the number of devotees who celebrate the occasion in perfect harmony. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 732
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India asks for an honoured place for Tamil civilians
2:2 Chennai, April 29 (ANI): Former Indian UN under secretary Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday asked Rajapaksa government to give devolution package to its Tamil civilians to give them an honoured place in the country.Tharoor said that the announcement by the Sri Lanka government couple of years ago, of a serious package of devolution to give the Tamils a homeland with the united Sri Lanka would give them an honoured place in the country. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 984
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No deal with Maoists to free abducted cops:Nitish
1:22 Patna,September 06 (ANI):No deal was struck with Maoists to free the abducted policemen from their custody,said Bihar chief Nitish Kumar,on Monday.Addressing a news conference in Patna, Kumar said that the Maoists released the policemen due to all round appeal and police actions.He also requested the rebels to join the mainstream and participate in the upcoming Bihar elections.Kumar also said he regretted the killing of Tete,one of the abducted cops, who belonged to Jharkhand. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 501
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India,Russia end stalemate on admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier
0:59 Moscow,December 08(ANI): Ending a long standoff,India and Russia on Monday have concluded an agreement over the pricing and technical issues for the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier. The Indian Prime Minister, who is on a three-day visit to Russia, worked out general agreement over the aircraft carrier during his talks with the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 803
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India, Britain sign pacts in various sectors
2:57 New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): During the British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to New Delhi, India and Britain signed pacts on a number of topics to provide the framework for a significant expansion of the rich cultural as well as other exchanges between the two countries. Both the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the British Prime Minister David Cameron highlighted these developments while addressing a joint press conference at New Delhi on Thursday. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 629
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Punjab, a major education hub today
3:27 Punjab, January 18: Education is the key input in the creation of human capital and development. Punjab’s role in producing qualified professionals is noteworthy. Due to heavy investment by the private sector in higher education, Punjab has today become a hub for education. Apart from Punjab Technical University, which has a vast network of colleges all over the state, many private institutions have also become popular among students from all over the country. One such private university located in Jalandhar has 24,000 students from 25 different states on its rolls. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 958
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Kumble sees bright future of cricket under Dhoni
1:27 Bengaluru/Kolkata/Nagpur, November 4 (ANI): Following the announcement of his retirement on November 2, former Indian Test skipper Anil Kumble on Monday said that Indian cricket has a bright future under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Meanwhile Indian batsman Saurav Ganguly who is playing his last series said that he was looking forward to the final test against Australia beginning November 6. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1053
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Egypt calls for talks on Palestinian issue
1:41 New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Egypt called for negotiations to be started on Palestine issue terming it as the solution for bringing peace in the region. Egyptian Ambassador to India, Mohamed Higazy, said on Monday, it is the right time to bring the relations between the US, Israel and Palestine to where it belongs to, with understanding, harmony and mutual respect. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 812
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Communal clash in Bijnor, three injured
0:55 Uttar Pradesh,May 16 (ANI):Three people were injured on Sunday in a clash that broke out between two communities over parking of a rickshaw in Bijnor town of Uttar Pradesh.The clashes erupted after a rickshaw was wrongfully parked in front of a house.Members of the two communities pelted stones at each other.Police had to resort to baton charge to quell the furious mob.The local police have registered a case and are trying to nab the culprits. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 599
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World Cup 2011: Lawmakers excited about India-Pakistan match
2:20 New Delhi/ Chandigarh/ Mohali, March 25 (ANI): Indian lawmakers on Friday expressed their excitement for the India-Pakistan cricket match that would be held on March 30 in Mohali. In New Delhi, former Indian cricketer and BJP leader Kirti Azad said that the semi-final between India and Pakistan is something that should not be missed, as the two sides have their positives and negatives. Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said the teams should concentrate on cricket as a sport and set an example of friendship and harmony between the two countries. Law minister M. Veerappa Moily said the home team should play with patriotism and passion that would lead them to victory. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 640
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Hoteliers offer attractive discounts to woo tourists
1:49 Srinagar, January 8 (ANI): Hoteliers in summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir have decided to offer heavy discounts and attractive packages to woo tourists back to picturesque Kashmir. Hotel owners have slashed down tariff ranging from 30 to50 percent and are offering attractive packages with an aim of making the state a year-round tourist destination. According to hoteliers, occupancy in hotels dropped from 100 percent in June 2008 to almost zero in months of November and December. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 995
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Condition of Sathya Sai Baba continues to remain critical
0:58 Puttaparthi, April 23 (ANI): The health of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Saturday continued to be in a critical condition in Puttaparthi, even as devotees pray for his speedy recovery. Medical experts confirmed on Friday that the health of Sai has deteriorated further. According to doctors, the liver of the spiritual leader has stopped functioning while his blood pressure has become relatively low. Over the past few days he has been on a ventilator. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 341
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Hazrat baba shrine is a confluence of different faiths
1:54 Shimla, April 27 (ANI): Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs all climb the steps- together to reach the ninety years old Hazrat Baba Srotri shrine. Located at Ghora chowki, near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, it is a place where religious differences become meaningless. Thursday's are considered to be Hazrat Baba's day. And on that day people from all faiths come here and offer prayers. The devotees believe in the shrine's power to grant wishes but more than that, it is what the shrine symbolizes that brings them here. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 944
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Cold wave grips northern India
1:29 New Delhi/Chandigarh,January 3 (ANI):Cold wave swept through northern India on Saturday with temperatures plummeting and fog disrupting transport in national capital New Delhi and Chandigarh. Intense cold has gripped New Delhi and dipping temperatures coupled with dense fog has made life difficult for people, especially the economically weaker sections who have to spend the chilly nights on the pavements. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1217
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Dhoni ties knot with longtime friend Sakshi
1:5 Dehradun, July 05 (ANI): Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni tied the nuptial knot with childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat on Sunday night in a private ceremony attended only by family members and close friends, including a few of his team-mates, at a farmhouse in Dehradun. The wedding was strictly a private affair with only 50-60 close relatives from both the families of the bride and the groom, along with few of Dhoni's India team-mates, attending. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 867
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Zayed and Sophie to host IIFA’s 10th edition
1:50 Mumbai, June 6 (ANI): After enchanting audiences in Bangkok last year, The International Indian Film Academy Awards, IIFA, is all set to celebrate its 10th edition at the exotic locale of Macao. The evening that rates high on glitz and glamour will be hosted by stunning duo Zayed Khan and VJ turned actor Sophie Chaudhary. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 965
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Security forces diffuse two IED'S in Jammu
1:32 Doda, August 9 (ANI): A major tragedy was averted in Doda district of Jammu on Saturday after security forces diffused two IED's. Acting on a tip off, troops of eight Rashtriya Rifles and Doda police cordoned off Doda Bharat road and detected explosives with the help of sniffer dogs and metal detectors. Violence involving Indian troops and separatist militants however has declined in Jammu and Kashmir since the peace process began in 2004. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1395
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Praful Patel thanks AI pilots for calling off their strike
1:24 New Delhi,September 30 (ANI): India's Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Wednesday thanked pilots of country's national carrier,Air India for calling off their four-day old strike.The executive pilots of Air India,called off their strike on Wednesday morning after the government assured them of addressing their concerns. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 741
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