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Martin Luther King III calls King Gandhi beacon of hope
2:27 New Delhi,February 17 (ANI):Martin Luther King III along with his American delegation visited the King-Gandhi memorial Plaza in New Delhi on Tuesday.While addressing the media and the students of Delhi colleges, Martin Luther King III described the election of Barack Obama as the epochal change in United States.Martin Luther King III said that he drew inspiration from Gandhi,terming his visit to India along with his wife Arndrea Waters as a rare honour. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1115
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Innerwear showcased at the Bodywear Trade Fair
1:25 New Delhi, February 17 (ANI):Models on Monday sashayed down the ramp during lingerie show held in national capital,New Delhi.A wide variety of lingerie is on display during this three day exhibition from February 15 till February 17.Organised by Mumbai based trade Exhibition organiser,Niksan Info Media Private Limited,this trade exhibition will help strengthen the intimate apparel market by exhibiting more brands with more footfalls of trade visitors. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1421
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Gold prices touch a new high of Rs 15 200
1:8 New Delhi, February 17 (ANI): Gold prices reached to a new height on Tuesday and touched a record price at Rs 15,200 per 10 gram in opening trade in New Delhi. Globally,the yellow metal climbed to the highest level in seven months on demand from investors to protect the value of their assets as stocks slump and the global recession deepens.Gold futures also hit a new high of Rs 15,050 per 10 gram in early deals on Tuesday,taking cues from the firm trend in other Asian markets. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1084
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Slum rehabilitation project in Delhi gets underway
1:49 New Delhi, February 17 (ANI):The Central government on Tuesday allocated money for construction of 61,000 flats for slum dwellers in the national capital.The work on the slum dwellers rehabilitation project began with junior minister for Urban Development Ajay Maken laying the foundation stone for a 12-storey slum rehabilitation flat complex.As per the plan, each flat,covering 40 square yards will have two rooms,kitchen,verandah and a toilet. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1444
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Global meltdown creeps up on retail outlets
1:58 Chennai, February 18 (ANI): With India\'s discount retailer, Subhiksha, approaching the market seeking infusion of funds to stay afloat during times of global recessionary trends, experts fear that investors might soon start feeling the heat. For over two months now, the 11-year-old retail chain headquartered in Chennai is short on cash. Struggling to keep its business intact, the company has approached a Chennai-based Non-Banking Financial Services firm for liquidity infusion. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1192
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Winter carnival kicks off in Manali
1:7 Manali, February 18 (ANI): A five-day long winter carnival recently kick started with a colourful parade representing the culture of Himachal Pradesh in valley town of Manali. Locals and foreign tourists gathered to watch the parade showcasing the culture of the region. Beautifully decorated tableaux of various states and artists dressed in traditional attires dancing through the procession were the major spectacle for the foreign tourists. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1394
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Islamabad serious about Mumbai attack probe
2:6 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): Pakistan was serious about the investigations into Mumbai attacks, says former Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri. Kasuri said this to reporters on the sidelines of a book release in Indian capital New Delhi. He said there was progress in the investigation and promised to do his best to foster peace between the neighbours. Kasuri said people in both the nations wanted peace to prevail. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1003
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Tamil leader Vaiko criticises India Sri Lankan policy
1:26 Trichy, February 18 (ANI): A firebrand politician from Tamil Nadu came down heavily on the central government for allegedly supporting the Sri Lankan offensive on Tamil rebels in the island nation. Tamil leaders have been demanding protection of Sri Lanka's rebel Tamils, who are closely linked to 60 million Tamils in Tamil Nadu across a narrow strait from Sri Lanka. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1112
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SRK out of action for two months after surgery
1:5 Mumbai, February 18 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan says he will not be able to shoot for the next two months after his successful shoulder surgery. Khan underwent a surgery in India's entertainment capital Mumbai on Monday. Khan told reporters in Mumbai that he wouldn't be able to shoot for the next two months. The 43-year-old actor checked in at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on Monday afternoon to undergo an arthroscopic surgery on left shoulder. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1057
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Martin Luther III calls for religious tolerance to check terror
1:39 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): American civil rights leader Martin Luther King III advocated religious tolerance to prevent the spread of terrorism on Tuesday. King said attacks like the 26/11 on the United States and last year's Mumbai attacks were the fallout of what he termed as fundamentalist fanaticism. King and prominent American civil right activists and lawmakers including John Lewis, Congressman Spencer Bachus, Andrew Young and legendary jazz musician and Grammy winner Herbie Hancock are part of a delegation. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1208
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ICC chief denies changing venue of World Cup
1:17 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): Chief of International Cricket Council or ICC on Tuesday categorically denied the reports carried in a section of media about changing the venue of 2011 World cup and added that the decision would be taken after assessing security arrangements at that time. Haroon Lorgat along with Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid unveiled the 2011 World Cup trophy in Mumbai. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1061
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India HDFC chair expects bank to cut rates again
0:58 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): The chairman of Housing Development and Finance Corp, India's largest mortgage firm, on Tuesday said that it expects the central bank to further cut its key policy rates in coming weeks. He expected that adding a cut may not happen immediately but could come after a few weeks. Pareikh further informed that banks have been depositing a surplus 400 to 600 billion rupees with the Reserve Bank of India on a daily basis. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1113
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Sea route to smuggle nuke weapons Admiral Sureesh Mehta
1:24 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): In a shocking disclosure, Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta has warned of a potential nuclear threat from the sea route. Mehta has warned that nuclear weapons may be smuggled into India in a cargo container. He said this while addressing a programme in New Delhi on Wednesday. He said that the ship containers coming to Indian ports may be used for nuclear smuggling by terror outfits. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1545
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Taliban poses a major threat to India
1:17 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): According to intelligence sources on Tuesday Taliban poses a major threat to India as is it not far from the Indian boundary. After Pakistan agreed to enforce Islamic law, Shariyat, in large areas of North West Frontier Province, including Swat Valley, in a concession to buy peace in the region sources say India would be the next target. Media reports suggest that the Taliban has plans to attack western cultural centres in Indian cities. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1231
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Sureesh Mehta warns of a potential threat of Nuclear Weapons
1:35 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): After warning of the potential threat of smuggling nuclear weapons in cargo containers, India's navy chief admiral Sureesh Mehta said that security measures like examining through X-ray machines at ports are mandatory to ensure cent percent security. Speaking further on the port security, Mehta said that every country needs to conduct proper security checks and ensure that the containers leaving from their country are fully safe. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1512
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Film awards FICCI frames 2009 underway in Mumbai
1:17 Mumbai, February 18 (ANI): The Asia's largest convention on the business of entertainment 'FICCI frames 2009' is currently underway in Mumbai. Host of Bollywood's most powerful filmmakers and actors like Yash Chopra,Kareena Kapoor, Priety Zinta,Shilpa Shetty were seen attending this gala event.Danny Glover, an African American character actor received the Life Time Achievement award. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1133
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1st phase to rehabilitate slum dwellers begins in New Delhi
2:26 New Delhi, February 18 (ANI): The Delhi Development Authority or DDA has finalised a rehabilitation scheme for 23 slum clusters proposed to be developed through the Public-Private Partnership mode in New Delhi.Government ministers recently laid the foundation stone at two colonies in Katputli Colony and Jailerwala Bagh where the first phase of rehabilitating 5,500 slum dwellers has begun.The work on the slum dwellers rehabilitation project began with India's Junior Minister for Urban Development Ajay Maken laying the foundation stone. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1158
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'White revolution' in Uttar Pradesh
2:4 Amethi, February 19 (ANI): A women cooperative has brought about a ‘white revolution’ in a village in India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh. From the previous 240 litres of milk a day, the village cooperative now supplies 86,000 litres of milk to the national capital New Delhi. The dairy farmers said they were able to increase their yield manifold after tying up with the largest milk processor in the national capital, ‘Mother Dairy’. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1410
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Indian team to break the past record against NZ
1:14 Vadodara, February 19 (ANI): Cricketer Irfan Pathan said that India's attempt would be to break its past dismal record against New Zealand in the forthcoming cricket series. India is traveling to New Zealand next week for three tests, five one-day series and two Twenty20 matches after winning the recent home Test series against Australia and a 4-1 one-day series against hosts Sri Lanka. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1161
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New cricket gear for India ahead of New Zealand tour
1:46 Mumbai, February 19 (ANI): Team India's jersey sponsors Nike on Wednesday unveiled a new cricket kit for the team as it prepares to leave for New Zealand tour. The new attire is in a darker shade than the present sky-blue jersey and has been designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it was better to start as underdogs in the Kiwi tour. So far India has not won any match against the hosts in New Zealand. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 1223
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