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Menon in US to discuss bilateral ties
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New Delhi, March 8 (ANI): Indian foreign secretary Shiv Shankar Menon arrives in Washington on Sunday and will be holding meetings with top Obama administration’s officials on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. Taking the Indo-US relationship to the next level -- from what was accomplished during the Bush administration -- is going to be the main focus of this first high-level Indo-US interaction after Barack Obama was sworn in as the US President on January 20.
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Rajkot stage a rally to propagate Gandhi's teachings
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Rajkot, October 02 (ANI): Marking Mahatma Gandhi's 140th birth anniversary, hundreds of locals participated in a 'Gandhi Vichar Yatra', a rally to propagate the iconic freedom fighters' teachings especially amongst the youth, in Rajkot. Students from more than 10 schools, of the Mahatma Gandhi Charitable trust, and colleges, participated in the rally. The participants in the rally urged people to follow the teachings of Gandhi, of peace and non-violence.
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Irfan, Bunty join MNS Cine Workers Association
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Mumbai, February 06 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Irfan Khan and producer Bunty Walia have joined the Maharashtra Navnirman Cine Workers' Association. The association will provide a medical insurance and accident cover of 50,000 rupees to technicians and other film/TV workers, who are part of the union. Irfan, while speaking about the association on Saturday, assured to work to resolve the problems of people working behind the scenes. Producer Bunty Walia also echoed similar sentiments.
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Brett Lee inaugurates community music centre in Mumbai
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Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): Australian Cricketer Brett Lee on Tuesday inaugurated a community music centre for slum kids at Deonar, a suburban neighbourhood of Mumbai. Interacting with mediapersons, the fast bowler said the centre will provide an opportunity to the children to learn musical instruments and will give them a chance to fulfil their dreams of being musicians. He also revealed the expansion plans of his foundation 'Mewsic'.
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Mamata Banerjee offers peace talks to Maoists
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Kolkata, January 22 (ANI): Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday offered peace talks to Maoists and insisted on peaceful solution to all problems. Banerjee also said that it was necessary to give the Maoists some time so that they could take a stand on her call. The rebels have ignored repeated calls to renounce violence and negotiate and have stepped up their attacks in recent past months, prompting the government to go after them in a concerted strike.
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Indo Pak train passengers wish well for both nations
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Attari, December 30 (ANI): Passengers of bi-weekly railway service between India and Pakistan, Samjhauta Express are hopeful of improvement in relations between the two nations, which have worsened in the wake of recent Mumbai terror attacks. Pakistani nationals who arrived in India through Samjhauta Express feel that there are no hard feelings amongst the common man and ongoing tensions are between the government of both the nations.
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India all set for commonwealth games Kalmadi
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New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): India is ahead of the deadline in the completion of the all facilities to host the Commonwealth Games at New Delhi in 2010. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Organising Committee of Commonwealth Games, Suresh Kalmadi at a press conference after visiting a couple of sites in the national capital New Delhi on Friday.
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Global meltdown dampens Christmas celebrations
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Kochi, December 17 (ANI): The Christmas is approaching and the Christians in southern India are worried about the tightening strings to their purses. The effects of global meltdown have already trickled down. Most sought after commodities during the Christmas celebrations are the cakes and the gift articles. The shops of Kochi are all decked up but wear a deserted look with the customers staying away.
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Tribal girls gain from central government's scheme
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Gumla, April 1 (ANI): A project mooted by the central government of India in Jharkhand has been training young girls in learning productive vocation and thus enable them to be self-reliant.To this end,the district administration of Gumla in the state instituted Kasturba Gandhi School where around 1,468 girl students were taught basic skills in various vocations and trained them to be able artisans producing varieties of utility items.
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Hindus observe Somwati Amavasya
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Haridwar May 5(ANI): Millions of Hindus took a holy dip in the Ganges river in India's northern Haridwar on Monday, on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya. Worshippers from across the country have been converging on the banks of the river since midnight. Though Amavasya or no moon day occurs every month, Hindus believe it to be most auspicious when it falls on a Monday. A large fair is held at Haridwar on the occasion.
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Think tanks yearn for India's stability,oppose Sikh separatist movements
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Punjab,October 05 (ANI):Terrorism is a menace that poses a threat to India just as it does to the international community.India has been the victim of terror outfits for decades whether they were domestic like Khalistani Sikh separatist and Kashmiri separatist groups or foreign funded and trained ones like Jaesh-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-taiba.The aim of these terror outfits has been to undermine India's unity and integrity.But,India's multicultural paradigm has won time and again as it did against the Sikh separatist movement in the early 1990s.
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Pluralism, the way of life in the National Capital
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New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Since centuries Delhi’s culture has been enriched by the migration of different communities that brought with them diverse patterns of cultural and religious belief systems, which were absorbed into its way of life over a period of time. Gurudwara Majnu ka Teela Saheb is one such place that reflects this spirit. Amidst the soulful recital of Gurbani or hymns in the praise of Sikh Gurus, devotees from all walks of life come here to offer prayers. The Gurudwara is dedicated to the first Sikh Guru - Guru Nanak who sanctified this place in the 15th century, when he came here to visit a hermit. Today, cutting across barriers of faith, scores of devotees pay their respect at this shrine, and carry forward the legacy of acceptance and tolerance immortalized by the Sikh Guru.
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Deols promote Yamla Pagla Deewana
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Mumbai, November 25 (ANI): Electrifying the sets with their antics, Bollywood actors Dharmendra, and his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol promoted their upcoming flick, 'Yamla, Pagla, Deewana' in Mumbai on Wednesday. Directed by Samir Karnik, the movie stars Bollywood legend Dharmendra, and his sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol. Besides the Deols, television actress Kulraj Randhawa and actor Anupam Kher would also feature in the flick. Talking about the film Dharmendra said that the title of film suits the character of the film.
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Jagan Mohan Reddy announces to resume 'condolence tour'
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Andhra Pradesh, August 24 (ANI): Defying warnings from the Congress high command, Jagan Mohan Reddy, son of former Andhra Pradesh chief Y. S. R. Reddy, said on Monday, he would resume the second leg of his condolence tour across the restive region. Reddy has planned to go ahead with his 'Odarpu yatra' from Andhra Pradesh's Prakasham district on September 3.
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Egyptian president to boost ties, push trade
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New Delhi, November 18 (ANI): Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, who is on a three day visit to boost economic ties with India, received a ceremonial reception in New Delhi on Tuesday. Traditionally, Egypt has been an important trading partner of India. The two countries now want to expand the basket of trade and are negotiating a free trade Agreement. Enthused by a 112 percent surge in the bilateral trade in 2006, both countries now want to boost their two-way trade to 10 billion dollars by 2010.
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Violin industry in Uttar Pradesh binds Hindus, Muslims
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Moradabad, May 17 (ANI): Moradabad, located in northern state of Uttar Pradesh is renowned for its handicrafts all across the world. And one sector that has flourished in the city is the business of hand made violins. The musical instrument made here has not only carved a niche for itself in global market but has also managed to bind Hindus and Muslims together. Artisans of different faiths are involved in the manufacturing and export of the musical instrument. For years these artisans have been carving each piece from wood and have developed tremendous expertise in making the instrument.
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Tourists visit Taregana village to view solar eclipse
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Taregana,July 21 (ANI):Tourists from across the country-thronged Bihar's Taregana village to witness a total solar eclipse on Wedenday.The eclipse is last of its kind to be visible in the country for next 105 years.Taregana village is one of the best places in India to view the eclipse.B.K Sinha,Sub Divisional Magistrate,Taregana Village said that all the arrangements have been made for the media and the scientists to view the total eclipse.
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IPL\\\'s Hyderabad franchisee announces team
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Hyderabad, March 19(ANI): Indian Premier League\\\'s Hyderabad franchisee announced its team for Twenty-20 matches on March18 in Hyderabad. The squad was announced by the Hyderabad franchisee Deccan Chronicle during a scintillating ceremony in Andhra Pradesh. The team christened as Deccan Chargers has V.V.S Laxman as its captain. The overseas players include vice captain of Deccan Chargers Adam Gilchrist who has recently bid adieu to international cricket.
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JAC shutdown paralyses life in Andhra
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Hyderabad,December 30(ANI): A call for complete shutdown given by the all-party Joint Action Committee to press their demand for the creation of a separate Telangana state,on Wednesday,brought the normal life came to a grinding halt in Hyderabad, and nine other districts of Telangana.During the shutdown,the fifth since the drive for a separate state began this year,commercial establishments,public transport,buses,trains and banks were closed thus paralysing the normal life.South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled 165 trains, including 87 express and passenger trains,as a precautionary measure.
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Aamir confirms being the 'baddie' in Dhoom 3
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Mumbai, February 04 (ANI): Confirming the news of being a part of Dhoom 3, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, told media persons on Wednesday that he is happy playing the role of a villain for the first time in the film, as he liked the script very much. This would be the star's third Yash Raj film after Parampara and Fanaa. Well, Aamir, being a Mr. Perfectionist, hits the bulls eye with all most all of his projects. And with his new avatar in Dhoom 3, let's hope the actor continues to set the cash registers ringing.
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