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Heavy rains shower miseries on the locals in Gujarat
1:52 Surendarnagar, September 20 (ANI): Villagers in Gujarat's Surendarnagar face hardships as floodwaters have submerged more than 20 villages. Though more than 4000 people have been evacuated to safer places, many more displaced villagers await succor. The entire region has been converted into a virtual island and the standing water has damaged crops and entire fields. Army has also been called, to carry out rescue operations. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Congress rubbishes claim of party leader
1:44 New Delhi, November 11 (ANI): India's central ruling Congress party on Tuesday lashed out against a senior leader, Margaret Alva, for breaching party discipline. Alva has leveled accusation against the party over sale of party tickets during elections in Karnataka. Congress party spokesperson Veerappa Moily said that Alva's allegations were baseless and motivated. Party General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi also rejected Alva's allegations. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Automobiles sale poor due to lack of easy loans
1:23 New Delhi, December 25 (ANI): Chairman of leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. R C Bhargava, on Wednesday said that sales of automobiles have not picked up due to lack of easy loans from Banks. Car sales in India dropped by nearly a fifth in November, the worst fall in eight years, intensifying the woes of global auto makers who had bet emerging markets would make up for waning demand in developed markets. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Pope on Christmas calls for end to child abuse
2:15 Vatican City, December 25 (ANI): Pope Benedict led the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas with a midnight mass on Thursday in which he appealed for an end to child abuse, in all of its forms. The pontiff, who this year repeatedly addressed the issue of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy, spoke broadly about various kinds of abuse ranging from recruiting child soldiers to abandoning children to the streets. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Aviation fares to be reduced from January Patel
2:5 Jamnagar, December 29 (ANI): India's Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Sunday said that all the domestic airliners including the national carrier were set to reduce fares after aviation fuel became cheaper. All airlines companies increased their fares due to sharp and continuous rise in aviation turbine fuel prices earlier in the year. Patel in Jamnagar told reporters that some of the airliners have already slashed fares by eight to 10 US dollars and the others were expected to follow suit by January. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Nawaz Sharif to join lawyers' protest
1:47 Islamabad, January 28 (ANI): Pakistan's opposition leader Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that his party would back a campaign by lawyers to press the government to restore judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf in 2007. Sharif also added that the lawyers campaign was just and he appealed to the public to come out onto the streets in March to support it. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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SP finds it difficult to satiate aspirant lawmakers
1:31 New Delhi, February 22 (ANI): An important ally of central government and opposition in most populous Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party is finding it difficult to satisfy ticket aspirant lawmakers. The General Secretary of SP, Amar Singh on Saturday in New Delhi on the sidelines of a function to mark the release of a book, disclosed this. On this count, he said that a hopeful who is denied a ticket has no right to make his grievances public. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Pak national day observed at embassy in New Delhi
0:44 New Delhi, March 23 (ANI): The Pakistan National Day was celebrated with national fervour at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony started with the hoisting of the Pakistani national flag by Pakistan High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik,to the accompaniment of national anthem of Pakistan. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Weaving industry in Kullu makes women self reliant
1:45 Kullu, March 25 (ANI): Weaving industry at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh has helped women to become self-reliant. Women, who constitute more than 90 percent of weavers in Kullu, work in well-organized women weaving cooperative societies. The Co-operative Societies perform multiple functions from coordinating with weavers to marketing, assisting them to earn money. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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AR Rahman highlights role of Indian music
1:4 Aligarh, June 8 (ANI): Oscar winning music director A R Rahman addressed a news conference in Aligarh after being conferred with doctorate by the city's Muslim University on Sunday said that it was high time that Indian music got recognized. Rahman, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for his composition in Slumdog Millionaire, was honoured during the 59th Convocation of the Aligarh Muslim University. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Kambakht Ishq not as good as expected
1:28 New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Director Kabir Khan film Kambakht Ishq, starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor failed to open with a bang on the big screen. Despite wide publicity, the audiences come out of the film halls disappointed with the story, but quite impressed with their favourite stars acting. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Telangana Rashtra Samiti to organise a 'victory rally'
1:22 Hyderabad, December 21(ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samiti, a regional party spearheading the demand for creation of a separate Telangana state on Sunday announced plan to organise a 'victory rally'. The victory rally is scheduled to take place at Warangal town on December 24, to hail the central government's decision to initiate the process for formation of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh. Rao further informed that the Party chief, K Chandrashekar Rao's visit to Delhi to move ahead with formation of Telangana was not yet scheduled. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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A look at Bollywood town best,fresh and hot onscreen pairs of 2009
1:27 New Delhi, December 29 (ANI): Filmmakers this year took a challenge by introducing some new, fresh, hot and happening pairings that sizzled onscreen.We take a look at some of them.The cute and young pair of Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor came together for the first time with Rajkumar Santoshi's romantic comedy Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani.The onscreen chemistry and comic timing made them look as a perfect couple.This was quite an interesting pairing as Priyanka played a Maharashtrian girl and Shahid Kapoor was in double role in Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey.This was their first film together and Shahid Priyanka has become one of the hit pairs of Bollywood. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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India aims to build road map to deal with global warming
2:3 New Delhi, January 21 (ANI): To discuss a practicable plan after the UN Climate Change Conference at Copenhagen in December 2009, a meeting called 'Beyond Copenhagen - Road Map for India’ was held between delegates from the India Energy Forum and Shyam Saran, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister for Climate Change issues in New Delhi on Wednesday. Saran spoke at length on global warming. He insisted upon corrective action, and prophesied that the world known to all might cease to exist if no action is taken soon. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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UNDP launches awareness drive about natural disasters
1:27 Srinagar, March 17 (ANI): The disaster management cell of Jammu and Kashmir Government, in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched an awareness drive about various types of natural disasters in Srinagar. Fire and emergency department along with health officials participated in the mock drill. The drill was organized in a Hotel located on the busy road and is part of a weeklong drive to raise awareness about natural disasters. Officials were shown how to handle a disaster situation. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Six militants, two soldiers killed during Kashmir encounter
1:9 Baramulla, May 08(ANI): At least six militants and two soldiers of Indian Army were killed in a fierce encounter that took place in Baramulla region of Kashmir on Friday. According to the reports, acting on a tip off, Indian security forces cordoned the Rafiabad village, in Baramulla district to track down the suspected militants. No sooner than the militants sensed the presence of the security forces, they opened fire from one of the houses where they were hiding. However, confirming the death of ultras and also the personnel of Rashtriya Rifles, Abdul Qayoom Manhas, Deputy Inspector General of Police of Baramulla Range said that the militants could be members of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LET), the Pakistan based militant outfit. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Muslim artisans work in Hindu temples in Chennai
2:27 Chennai,June 21 (ANI):Coimbatore,popularly known as Manchester of South India,is located about 309 miles from the capital city of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu.The city is home to people from diverse religious groups who have lived here in harmony.And Tajuddin is a perfect example of good relations between communities.He hails from Palani and comes from a family that traditionally does gold-gilding jobs for temples here.Gilding is the decorative technique of applying fine metallic-leaf or powder to solid surfaces in temples.Tajuddin is currently working on the gold gilding of Sri Ayyappa temple's roof. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Manasvi, Nicole walks the ramp showcasing diamond jewellery
1:13 Bangalore, August 4 (ANI): A jewellery show in Bangalore exhibited great pieces of diamond jewellery, featuring trendy necklaces and rings on Tuesday. Manasvi Mamgai, Miss India-World 2010 and Miss India-Earth 2010 Nicole Faria, were the showstopper. Mamgai said the brand has really unique diamond pieces with a fresh and trendy look. Meanwhile, Nicole Faria said she likes diamond jewellery. Models also showcased traditional gems and styles like ambers, diamonds and the latest wedding jewellery designs. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Dell launches its Android streak tablet in India
2:17 Bangalore, October 6 (ANI): Technology giant Dell launched its much-awaited Android tablet, the Streak in Bangalore on Tuesday. According to Mahesh Bhalla, Executive Director and General Manager Consumer of Dell India, though this new 5-inch Gizmo may look like a smart phone but it actually is a hybrid between larger tablets and a mobile phone. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8250 processor, it enables the user to do easy downloading of music, social networking, e-mail, video, and voice calls among others. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 1000
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Road rage killing sparks violence in Bihar
1:13 Lakhi Sarai, Bihar, Feb 12 (ANI): Violence sparked off in India’s eastern Patna where locals set ablaze at least 12 trucks following a road accident that claimed one life. The victim, a shopkeeper was returning home in the evening when the accident took place. According to an eyewitness, the shopkeeper died on the spot when the speeding truck hit him. Agitated by the negligence of the authorities, locals set trucks ablaze. Added: 15846 days ago Views: 999
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