Through Bollywood to Mumbai past and present (With Image)
August 18th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The transformation of the urban landscape of Mumbai has been tied to the growth of cinematic arts for the last 100 years. The megapolis changed ... Read more...
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‘Loss of biodiversity rivals climate change impact’
May 3rd, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Loss of biodiversity seems to affect ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, says a new study.The study is ... Read more...
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‘Save Himalayas, create separate ministry for region’
September 9th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A separate ministry should be set up for the Himalayas, which face ecological threats like deforestation and increasing pollution, a group of environmentalists suggested Friday."The ... Read more...
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Krishna leaves for New Delhi after concluding Australia visit
January 21st, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinMelbourne, Jan 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna left for New Delhi on Friday after attending the seventh round of Foreign Ministers Framework Dialogue here during which ... Read more...
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India appreciates Australia’s support for UNSC permanent membership: Krishna
January 20th, 2011 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne Jan 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna on Thursday expressed India's appreciation of Australia's support for New Delhi's quest for becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security ... Read more...
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Police probe death of student’s mother
June 5th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali (Punjab), June 5 (IANS) Police have initiated a probe into the death of a woman who suffered cardiac arrest after learning that her son was thrashed by two of his school ... Read more...
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Corporal punishment: School sacks another teacher
June 4th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali (Punjab), June 4 (IANS) Yet another teacher was sacked by a school here for allegedly thrashing a Class 8 boy during an excursion, following which the student's mother died of shock.
"Anil ... Read more...
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Suddenly, Gandhian studies have a lot of takers!
July 5th, 2008 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, July 5 (IANS) Call it a post "Munna Bhai" phenomenon, but students in and around this city are suddenly showing a keen interest in courses like Gandhian studies, environment ... Read more...
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