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People across India rings in Holi with fervour
1:45 Jaipur/ Gokul, March 19(ANI): People across India are ushering in the festival of colours, Holi, several days in advance with zing and verve. In Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, people celebrated the spring festival in a unique way by hurling flowers at each other. According to locals, this is a very natural and safe way of celebrating Holi. Meanwhile streets were filled with festivities to mark the celebration of 'Holi' in Gokul, the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1480
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Indian Railways to set up cinema halls at stations
1:35 New Delhi, March 22 (ANI): After earning a profit of 20,000 crore over the period of 2006 – 07, which is much beyond expectations,. The Lalu Prasad Yadav led Indian Railway brigade is now planning to extend its public-private-partnership (PPP) to the entertainment business. The public sector behemoth has chalked out an ambitious plan to set up about a dozen cinema halls at various railway stations in metros. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1480
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30 policemen feared drowned
1:27 Visakhapatnam, June 30(ANI): Atleast 30 policemen are feared to have drowned as the boat carrying them came under Maoist attack in Orissa on Sunday. Maoist rebels launched a barrage of gunfire on the boat in Malkangiri district of Orissa. The Maoists operate in a large swathe of India, mostly in the countryside, stretching from the east to some southern states. The four decade old Maoist rebellion has killed thousands of people, as the biggest threat to the country's internal security. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1480
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'Indianised Bible', a hit among the Indians
1:12 Mumbai, July 12(ANI): An Indian version of the Bible released in India recently, has drawn references other popular religions and is extremely popular among Catholics in Mumbai. This Indianised Bible has about 2,200 pages and depicts Mother Mary, Joseph and other characters in typical Indian clothes. According to the Catholic community this Bible is getting a good response from the market as is easy on the pocket, costing just 250 rupees. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1480
Kapil Dev,Srikkanth hail Sachin new world record
2:9 Kolkata/Chennai, February 26 (ANI):The fanfare surrounding Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar's double century in the one-day international (ODI) match on February 24 continued with legends of the game lauding the little master.Speaking in Kolkata on Thursday,Kapil Dev,one of the country's greatest all-rounders and former captain of India team,said that Tendulkar's efforts came through hard work and dedication. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1480
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IOA invites Rahul Gandhi to carry Olympic torch
1:11 New Delhi, April 09(ANI): The Indian Olympic Association has invited Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to carry the Olympic torch during its relay in Delhi on April 17. IOA President Suresh Kalmadi has also invited a number of young MPs, including Jyotiraditya Scindia, Jitin Prasada and Sachin Pilot. Fearing trouble from Tibetan protestors, the IOA has already shortened the route of the Olympic torch relay. The original 8-9 km run from Red Fort to India Gate has been shortened to 2-3 km. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1479
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Indian men nip and tuck for perfect body and face
2:15 Mumbai, May 23(ANI): For years, Indian women have been relying on the surgeon's knife for that perfect body and a flawless face, and now, the men are also muscling in. Body enhancing procedures are no longer only for the female, the self-conscious or the wealthy. With India's economic boom, a new breed of male and middle-class professionals with the desire to look good and with the money to make it happen are rushing for plastic surgery. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1479
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Gujarat Polls
1:56 Gujarat, 17 Dec (ANI): The second and final phase of polling in India's western Gujarat state saw more than 60 percent voters' turnout on Sunday, December 16th. Independent poll panel said that at least 63 to 65 percent voting took place in the 11 districts spread across 95 constituencies amid tight security. In spite of the tight security, clashes broke out between BJP and Congress workers at Himatnagar constituency in central Gujarat. Two political activists were injured in the violence. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1478
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Inmates seize control of Jalandhar jail
1:19 Jalandhar, Jan 7(ANI): Over 500 jail inmates have seized control of the central jail in India’s northern Jalandhar on January 7. Jalandhar central jail which houses more than 1300 prisoners was taken over by 500 prisoners, who tried to break free from the jail. The inmates of the Jail went on a rampage armed with iron rods and stones, setting afire the prison and pelting stones at the police officials, who opened fire to control the mob. The Police have surrounded the jail. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1478
Sunday leaves its mark on the audiences
2:7 New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Comedy continues to be the flavour of the season and the latest to join the league is Rohit Shetty’s ‘Sunday’, which released on 25th January. Ajay Devgan-Ayesha Takia, Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan and Anjana Sukhani, starrer Sunday has a fair amount of suspense thrown in as well. Directed by Rohit Shetty of Golmaal fame, Sunday reveals all the twists and turns in a hilarious fashion. And the audiences seem to have taken a liking too. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1478
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Tibetans try to storm Chinese consulate in Mumbai
0:59 Mumbai, April 17(ANI): Tibetan exiles in India's western Mumbai attempt to storm the Chinese Consulate before the torch relay in the national Capital New Delhi. Despite the fact that the Chinese Consulate was barricaded and at least 100 police personnel were posted outside it, the exiles tried to barge into the consulate. Fearing more protests, Indian authorities have beefed up security ahead of the Olympic torch relay. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1478
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Muslims shop for Eid ul Fitr celebrations
1:33 New Delhi, September 29 (ANI): With Eid -ul-Fitr festival round the corner to celebrate the completion of holy month of fasting, Ramzaan, Muslims in New Delhi thronged markets for shopping on Sunday, but shopkeepers say that the number of customers has dropped this year. Though markets were abuzz with activity, the recent bomb blasts that shook New Delhi weighed heavy on the minds of the people and many preferred to keep away from the crowded places. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1478
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Snow less Srinagar disappoints tourists and locals
1:36 Srinagar/ Jammu 31 Dec (ANI): Lack of snow in Indian Kashmir's main city Srinagar has dampened the spirits of tourists and locals alike who expected to celebrate the New Year amidst heavy snow. Despite the onset of the most severe forty-day period of winter locally known as the 'Chilla-e-Kalaan', the region is under dry spell conditions. Tourists who had been camping in the region expecting to spend the New Year in the valley are visibly disappointed. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1477
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Rahul crosses the 10,000 mark
1:16 New Delhi, March 29(ANI): Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid became the third Indian after Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar and sixth batsman in the world to complete 10,000 runs in Test Cricket. He reached the milestone in the 119th over of the first inning with a clip towards midwicket off Morne Morkel’s delivery, when he went from a score of 79 to 80. Reaching the landmark in the 120th Test of his cricket career, Dravid has joined the bandwagon of legendary cricketers, the 10,000 club that also includes Steve Waugh, Allan Border, and Brian Lara. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1477
Violence mars village council polls
1:53 West Bengal, May 15(ANI): At least four people were killed on Wednesday May 14, after rival parties contesting local elections in West Bengal's countryside threw crude bombs, fired guns and set fire to a village, police said. The communist-run state is holding an election for the running of the network of village councils. There are 20 seats under Basanti village council and all seats belong to the CPI (M).In another incident, violence also erupted in Howrah district, killing one person in Domjur region of the district. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1477
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Sales of ‘Chhath Puja’ music cassettes on rise
1:34 Patna, November 2 (ANI): With ‘Chhath Puja’ round the corner, music companies work hard while recording studios and music stores make merry in Patna, to record traditional songs for the festival, which is to be celebrated on November 04. The people in Bihar and some parts of Uttar Pradesh celebrate the festival. Traditional music forms an integral part of this festival and the music companies have cashed in heavily on this by churning out cassettes and CD's in large numbers. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1477
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Turmeric belt turns barren in Uttar Pradesh
1:50 Kushinagar, January 15 (ANI): Debt-ridden farmers of Uttar Pradesh struggle to grow turmeric, their traditional crop. Even as the turmeric crop is decaying in fields, neither banks nor government is coming to their rescue. The farmers in the Kushinagar are gradually shifting to other crops. Till last year turmeric yield from this region commanded a decent price of 2500 per quintal. But this year, delay in cultivation of turmeric and lack of revenue for it’s processing have hit the farmers. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1477
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ROCK SHILLONG
1:34 Shillong, Meghalaya, 13 Dec (ANI): The Legendary hard rock music band 'Scorpions' starts its 'Humanity-Hour 1 world tour' in Asia from the rock capital Shillong in India's smallest state Meghalaya. Thousands of fans danced and sang in frenzy as the band gave a high voltage performance before a massive gathering of music lovers. The beautiful hilly capital Shillong, is popularly known as the Switzerland of the East. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1476
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International Marathon witnesses record participation
1:22 Mumbai, Jan 20 (ANI): International Marathon, held in India's financial capital Mumbai on January 20th, saw a record participation of around 30,000 participants. The marathon has raised around Rs. 18 crore for charity in the first four years of its inception .The marathon also saw a strong presence of Bollywood with actors like John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi and Shabana Azmi gracing the occasion. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1476
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Tibetans in India stage protest at UN office
1:40 Dharamshala/ New Delhi, March 17 (ANI): Tibetans living in-exile in India on March 17 staged protests in front of the United Nations office in national capital New Delhi demanding the international organization to protect human rights and put pressure on China following the recent killings of Tibetans in Tibet. Tibetans in Dharamsala, also observed national flag day on March 17 as a mark of solidarity towards the cause of the Tibetans. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1476
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