London Paralympics open in ‘journey of discovery’
August 30th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 30 (IANS) London Paralympic Games were officially opened in a storytelling ceremony highlighted by "a journey of discovery" Wednesday night.Guided by the world's most celebrated scientist, Professor ... Read more...
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India needs more translations: Mushirul Hasan
March 6th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The absence of organised translation activity in literature and academia has led to cultural and intellectual distancing in Indian society, believes eminent historian Mushirul Hasan.
"This distancing ... Read more...
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Britain’’s most prestigious orchestras facing binge drinking problem
March 2nd, 2009 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Britain''s most prestigious orchestras are facing a huge drinking problem, with players regularly performing drunk.
Bill Kerr, the orchestral organiser of the Musicians'' Union, revealed that there ... Read more...
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2 meditation schools planned for UK kids
February 13th, 2009 - 7:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 13 (ANI): Brit kids will be taught transcendental meditation under plans to open two schools specializing in the technique.Pupils would meditate twice a day for ten minutes at ... Read more...
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