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All women Punjabi folk band mesmerizes audiences
1:57 Punjab, Dec 29(ANI): : An all women folk band from Punjab is mesmerizing audiences in the country and abroad. Age-old instruments – Sarangi, Ek-tara, Matka, Chimta and the snake charmer’s flute are brought alive by the nimble fingers of this all-women folk band. It is a step in the forward direction to revive beautiful folk traditions. The dozen odd girls from DAV college, Amritsar play almost 30 instruments. They have proved that no instrument is ‘too’ tough to have a go at. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1639
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Audiences find ‘Hanuman Returns’ cool
2:24 Mumbai, Dec 29(ANI): Audiences, specially children are finding the celluloid version of monkey God quite cool. The film 'Hanuman Returns' is a sequel to the successful animated mythological movie Hanuman. It is primarily a 2D animated feature with a lot of special effects. According to the film, Hanuman is born in the current age and will save planet earth from destruction. So if you are a kid or want to take your kids out for an excursion this film is for you. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1061
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Pak Ministry says Bhutto died due to skull fracture
2:25 Islamabad, Dec 29(ANI): Addressing a Pakistan's Interior Ministry said on Friday, December 28th that Benazir Bhutto was not shot, nor was she hit by shrapnel from Thursday's suicide blast, but she died because she crashed her head against a lever on the sun-roof of her vehicle due to the force of the explosion. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1286
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ITC plans to construct three Fortune hotels
1:7 New Delhi, Dec 29(ANI): ITC Hotels is planning to construct three hotels under the Fortune brand on ITC land in the next fiscal. As part of the company's nationwide expansion plans, the hotels may come up in Kolkata, Bangalore and Coimbatore at an estimated combined investment of Rs 120 crore. At present, 20 of ITC hotels are operational while 20 are underway and in various stages of construction and refurbishment. It is ITC’s aim to operate in 65 cities with 6,000 rooms over the next three years. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1306
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India Loses MCG Test
1:31 New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The Australian team once again proved its mettle by defeating India on December 29th by a huge margin of 337 runs on the fourth day of the first Test match being played at Melbourne. The Indian team, which was already in a poor state resuming from their overnight score of 6 without loss, began the play for the fourth day with a major possibility of defeat with a massive target of 493 run before them. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1238
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India hands over body of militant to Pak Rangers
1:10 Wagah Border, Dec 29 (ANI): The body of Mohammad Noor Baux alias Noora, aide of India's most wanted Dawood Ibrahim was handed over to Pakistan Rangers on Wagah border on December 28th. Noora was shot dead on October 24th in an encounter with the police while he was trying to escape the custody of northern Lucknow police. Noora was brought from Naini Jail in Allahabad for hearing in a court of Lucknow. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1307
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Bhutto aide says she suffered bullet wounds
1:24 Pakistan, 29 Dec (ANI): Pakistan People's Party information secretary Sherry Rehman who reportedly helped bathe Pakistan’s Ex Premier Benazir Bhutto after her death has revealed that the slain leader suffered bullet wounds to her head. Rehman, who was riding in the car behind Bhutto's when it was attacked, called the Pakistan government's conclusion that Bhutto was not shot “the most bizarre, dangerous nonsense. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1043
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Commuters baton charged for blocking rail traffic
1:34 Kalwa, Maharashtra, 29 Dec (ANI): Police resorted to brutal baton charge as frustrated commuters blocked rail traffic for hours on December 29th, at Kalwa, a small town near Mumbai demanding additional coaches in the local train to the metropolis. The agitated crowd blocked the local rail traffic and staged a protest at the railway station that later took a violent turn. Responding to the aggression, police officials baton charged the huge mob. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1238
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Dhumal unanimously elected HP BJP chief
1:41 Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 29 Dec (ANI): Prem Kumar Dhumal was unanimously elected chief of Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party on Dec 29 paving the way for his swearing in as the Chief Minister of the hill state for the second time. The victory further boosted the party's morale, coming days after it comfortably won a third term in power in Gujarat. Gujarat CM Narendra Modi on Dec 29 met former Indian PM and senior BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1286
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Drama surrounding Bhutto’s murder getting murkier
1:41 Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Sindh Province, Pakistan , 29 Dec (ANI): Pak Govt has offered to exhume Benazir Bhutto’s body for inquiry at her party’s request. Videos released in the media suggest that she was shot at from close range. Bhutto's husband Asif Zardari has said in an interview that her will, would be made public on Sunday. On being asked if he would take over as party leader, he said that it depended on the party and the will. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1351
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Actor Irrfan Khan leaves shoot midway
1:25 New Delhi 30 Dec (ANI): Actor Irrfan Khan is sure acquiring some attitude and fast! According to reports, recently when director Neeraj Pathak made Khan wait endlessly for a shot for his film ‘Right Ya Wrong’, the actor made a quick exit leaving him speechless. However, reports also say that Irrfan has denied any such unpleasant happening. Whatever it might be, the actor who’s been tipped for an Oscar nomination for his role in ‘The Namesake’ is certainly not to be meddled with. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 960
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Aamir working on his new look for ‘Ghajini’ remake
1:28 New Delhi 30 Dec (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan has lost a lot of weight. And no it is not due to his hectic work schedules. Aamir has methodically been at it - working out religiously and following a diet chart. Reportedly, the real reason is that Aamir is working on his new look for the remake of ‘Ghajini’. Aamir is known for his various avatars in all his flicks right from sporting a goatee in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ to his dhoti clad look in ‘Lagaan’. We are waiting to check out his latest avatar. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1391
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A look at the rocking Indian nightlife
1:34 New Delhi, 30 Dec (ANI): Work hard, party harder - seems to be the mantra for the Gen-X Indian. Stepping bleary eyed out of office after slogging out extra hours, where does an average city dwelling Indian head? A discotheque, a pub, a lounge bar, a club – well, there’s no dearth of options. And why not? With the festive season already on us, it sure is party time. With rising pay packets, fast changing lifestyles, spiralling stress levels, the desire to break free and get away from it all has become all consuming. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1564
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The concept of Brunch is picking up in India
2:15 New Delhi, 30 Dec (ANI): Like open-air eateries and happy hours, brunch is an institution starting to take hold in India. And it’s about time. There are few better ways to ease into a late-rising, post-clubbing day than a leisurely, mellow brunch. Whether it is that special celebration or simply an excuse to stuff yourself silly; there are plenty of places around to see you through Sunday. It is no longer some exclusive five-star that is dishing it out. Almost any restaurant wanting to be 'with it' has put it high on its agenda. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1314
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Sikkim is growing into an ecotourism hot spot
1:50 Sikkim, 30 Dec (ANI): Tourism is an important economic activity for Sikkimese people. Ecotourism, with its focus on environmentally sound practices and generating widespread economic incentives, offers a timely opportunity for people in Sikkim to improve livelihoods and protect the state’s unique heritage. With the reopening of the Singallila trekking, the small Himalayan state of Sikkim is now very well placed in the tourism map of the country. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 5203
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Food processing industry turning into a huge mkt
2:10 New Delhi, 30 Dec (ANI): Frozen and canned foods that can be heated and served instantly, taking all of five minutes to dish up have become the norm in a regular middle class kitchen, where earlier it took several hours to put meals together. This reality has spelt a surge in the availability of processed foods in markets, as manufacturers rush to cater to growing demand. Changing lifestyles and modified eating habits in India's growing urban sector have catapulted its processed foods industry. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1144
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Tennis stars land in Chennai for Chennai Open 08
1:37 Chennai, 30 Dec (ANI): The 13th edition of Chennai open 2008 is all set to begin in Chennai from Dec 31. It is South Asia's largest global sporting event and India's first ATP International series tennis tournament. This star-studded extravaganza boasts of four top 20 players and eight players who have been in the top 50 during 2007. The star of this year's tournament is undoubtedly Rafael Nadal from Spain, who has won the French open champion three times in 2005, 06 and 07. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1139
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Biggest RDX haul by police in Uttar Pradesh
1:29 Uttar Pradesh, Dec 30 (ANI): Police in India's northern Uttar Pradesh seizes a massive haul of explosives from Maoists on December 29th. Acting on a tip-off, a combined operation of Uttar Pradesh Police, Bihar police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was launched in the Naxal-infested Sonebhadra district. However, the police could not catch the Maoists who managed to escape. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1129
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Oldest Chinar in the world is a pride of J&K
2:7 Jammu& Kashmir, 30 Dec (ANI): The tourism department in Indian Jammu & Kashmir is gearing up to woo tourists to the world's oldest and biggest Chinar tree at Chattergam in Chadoora Tehsil, located 20 kilometers from Srinagar city. The tree planted in 1374 AD by a Sufi Saint Sayed Abul Qasim Shah Hamadani has been in existence for the last 633 years and is an inherent part of Kashmir's rich heritage. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1761
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Dhumal sworn in as Himachal Pradesh’s new CM
1:2 Shimla, 30 Dec (ANI): Prem Kumar Dhumal, who led India\'s main opposition Bharatiya Janta Party to a spectacular victory in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Polls, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the State for the second time on December 30th. Dhumal was unanimously elected Chief on the 29th of December. Thousands of people attended the ceremony including senior BJP leaders. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1132
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