Hindi originated in Turkey?
August 24th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 24 (IANS) Indo-European languages including English, French, German and Hindi originated in Turkey 8,000 to 9,500 years ago, according to a study.Scientists led by Remco Bouckaert from the ... Read more...
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Bastar to get central tribal varsity
July 15th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, July 15 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Scheduled Tribes Advisory Council, a powerful statutory body looking after developmental aspects in tribal areas, has given the green signal for setting up a ... Read more...
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Bollywood careers to make or break this Friday (IANS Preview)
May 8th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) "Dangerous Ishhq" and "Ishaqzaade" - both films releasing this Friday - will play a pivotal role in the careers of their actors. While the ... Read more...
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Modern sparrows sing louder to be heard
April 5th, 2012 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
London, April 5 (IANS) Urban sparrows today have a far more high-pitched song than they did 50 years ago because they want to be heard over noise of the city, ... Read more...
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Now SMS in local language with IMImobile’s app
September 5th, 2011 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Mobile value added service provider IMImobile Monday launched a free of cost download mobile application "My SMS" which would allow customers to access the content ... Read more...
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Jharkhand hikes salaries of ministers, legislators
September 3rd, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Jharkhand assembly Saturday passed a bill raising salaries of legislators and ministers - the fourth hike in the last ten years.With the hike, a legislator ... Read more...
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Jharkhand’s Bhojpuri, Maithili speakers feel denied
September 1st, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 1 (IANS) Bhojpuri and Maithili-speaking people in Jharkhand have sharply reacted for their languages not being accorded second language status in the state.The Jharkhand cabinet accorded this ... Read more...
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Meet on media’s role in promoting human rights (Lead)
April 28th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A two-day conference on the role of media in promoting human rights got underway in the capital Thursday, with participation of media organisations from ... Read more...
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Zeebelt Theater, Netherlands Plays Host To First Ever Klingon Opera
September 11th, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On Friday night the stage of Zeebelt Theater in The Hague, Netherlands played host to a Klingon opera that was performed for the first time on ... Read more...
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A septuagenarian popularising Hindi in Nagaland
May 28th, 2010 - 11:26 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiDimapur (Nagaland), May 28 (ANI): A man in Nagaland has dedicated his life in popularising Hindi among the local people, as he believes the national language is the only medium ... Read more...
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Celina follows fans
May 8th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 08, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Celina Jaitley is one actress who has fan following all over the world. And the actress feels the best way to stay in touch with her fans ... Read more...
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Following attacks on Indians, Victoria Premier promises to boost police numbers
April 28th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr.28 (ANI): In the wake of reports of attacks on members of the Indian community here and in other parts of Victoria, Premier John Brumby has promised to boost police numbers ... Read more...
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Himachal wants its Pahari language in constitution
April 1st, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 1 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh assembly Thursday passed a resolution recommending the inclusion of the state's Pahari language in the constitution.
The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, was ... Read more...
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Vindaloo Against Violence, as Aussies throng Indian restaurants (Lead)
February 24th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne/New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Their plates overflowing with solidarity, many Australians tucked into Indian cuisine Wednesday. From Victoria Premier John Brumby to commoners, crowds thronged Indian restaurants as part of ... Read more...
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Vindaloo Against Violence: Victoria premier eats Indian
February 24th, 2010 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 24 (IANS) Victoria Premier John Brumby Wednesday participated in the `Vindaloo Against Violence' initiative, which shows solidarity with the Indian community, by having lunch at an Indian restaurant here with ... Read more...
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Victoria won’t tolerate attacks on Indians: Brumby
February 23rd, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb.23 (ANI): Victoria Premier J. Brumby has said in a statement that no violence will be tolerated against any community in the state.The statement, which was released by the Australian High ... Read more...
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School kids in UK town speak 150 languages
February 8th, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 8 (ANI): Schoolchildren in a town in England can speak as many as 150 different languages and dialects, according to a survey.Pupils in Reading, Berkshire, made use of the Ghanaian ... Read more...
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“Austrayan” accent facing extinction?
January 26th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, January 26 (ANI): It maybe the end of the line for the distinctly Australian twang, suggest speech scientists.Experts explained that the melting-pot of multicultural voices and dialects may push the "Austrayan" ... Read more...
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Andre Aggasi’s lion-mane hairdo of 90s was a wig!
October 31st, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 31 (ANI): Tennis icon Andre Aggasi has revealed in his new autobiography 'Open' that the long lion-mane hair he flaunted in the 90s was actually a wig.The stylish sportsman had ... Read more...
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Birds evolve their songs to talk in city noise
October 22nd, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 22 (ANI): A new study has shown that birds living in an urban environment evolve their songs to talk through the noise.For the study, Dr David Luther of the University ... Read more...
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Songs help skylarks differentiate between neighbours and strangers
August 28th, 2009 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Through their songs, skylarks can differentiate between friendly neighbours and dangerous strangers, says a new study.The study, conducted by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London, showed that ... Read more...
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Attacks distressing, but I will fix it: Victoria’s premier
June 25th, 2009 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Murali Krishnan
Melbourne, June 25 (IANS) Premier John Brumby prides on people from 230 nations speaking 220 languages and dialects and following 116 faiths living in Australia's Victoria state, but the attacks ... Read more...
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Your birthplace dictates your taste preferences
June 19th, 2009 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 19 (ANI): Your birthplace not only decides your accent but also what you like to eat and drink, a new study has shown.If scientists from the University of Nottingham are ... Read more...
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Raju Shrivastav claims to be the stress reliever
June 6th, 2009 - 5:52 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
5th June, Mumbai: Talking about the stress levels that one has in this busy city one person who has never failed to help us all relieve it is the very talented stand ... Read more...
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Archaeologists find inscription from the time of Alexander the Great
April 2nd, 2009 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 2 (ANI): Archaeological excavations in the ancient region of Baktria in Afghanistan have revealed a unique marble slab with the image of Alexander the Great and a passage of an ... Read more...
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BJD manifesto offers sops for farmers, youths
March 27th, 2009 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday announced several sops for farmers and youths if it retains power in the next month's assembly ... Read more...
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Honeybees too have the ability to count!
September 27th, 2008 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 27 (ANI): Honeybees have the ability to count but up to a certain point a new study from the Australian National University in Canberra has revealed.During the study, the ... Read more...
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Nepal Constituent Assembly directs Government to maintain communal harmony
July 29th, 2008 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, July 29 (ANI): The Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal has issued a directive to the Government, asking it to take immediate steps to maintain communal harmony in the wake of ... Read more...
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Tracing Bhojpuri roots in `Chini-Dad’ (Book Review)
July 29th, 2008 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
By Shubha Singh
Book: 'Jahajin'; Author: Peggy Mohan; Publisher: Harper Collins; Price: Rs.295. About 130,000 Indians travelled to Trinidad as indentured migrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. The early migrants went from ... Read more...
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Nepal Supreme Court orders written answer from Vice President
July 28th, 2008 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, July 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal today ordered Vice President Parmananda Jha to furnish a written answer for taking oath of office and secrecy in Hindi language.
According ... Read more...
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Nepal Vice President defends his swearing in Hindi
July 26th, 2008 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, July 26 (ANI): Nepal Vice President Parmananda Jha has defended himself for taking oath in Hindi during the swearing in ceremony.
Hindi is also the mother-tongue of some community in Nepal, ... Read more...
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Nepal Maoist to protest against Vice President Jha
July 25th, 2008 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, July 25 (ANI): CPN-Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara today said that Vice President Parmananda Jhas swearing-in in Hindi is against the interim constitution.
Talking to media here, Mahara informed that the ... Read more...
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Protest against Nepal Vice President for taking oath in Hindi
July 24th, 2008 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, July 24 (ANI): There were minor demonstrations in Nepal against the newly elected Vice President Parmananda Jha after he took his oath of office and secrecy in Hindi.
According to Nepalnews, ... Read more...
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Madhya Pradesh to run community radio centres for tribals
July 22nd, 2008 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, July 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to open community radio centres in tribal dominant areas, an official said Tuesday. "These community radio centres would be totally of the ... Read more...
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India’s pluralism an example for the world: Ansari
April 7th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
By Vishnu Makhijani
Astana, April 7 (IANS) India's pluralism and its ability to "draw the circle wide enough to be inclusive" has greatly contributed to stability and development, Indian Vice President Mohammad ... Read more...
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