Holi splashes Delhi with colours
March 8th, 2012 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Holi celebrations began early Thursday morning in the national capital, with squeals of laughter echoingyoung and old alike through dry colour on each other.Soon enough, ... Read more...
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This Holi, wanderlust grips the weekend travelers
March 7th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) For many people in Delhi, this Holi will not be a riot of colors but a quiet getaway, far from the maddening crowds of the ... Read more...
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Where Diwali is dark and celebrated a month later!
October 27th, 2011 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 27 (IANS) The country celebrated Diwali Wednesday, but there are some pockets in Himachal Pradesh where the festival of lights is celebrated almost a month later. Reason? Locals ... Read more...
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Festive spirit grips Delhi on Diwali (Lead)
October 26th, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Colourful rangolis and marigold flowers embellishing homes and shops, elaborate prayers, exchange of sweets and last minute festive shopping... It was a festive like atmosphere ... Read more...
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President, PM greet nation on Diwali
October 25th, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on Diwali, wishing everyone joy and happiness.
In her ... Read more...
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Durga Puja, Navratri festivities conclude - it’s Dussehra!
October 6th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Nine days of Navratra festivities culminated Thursday in Dussehra, when effigies of demon king Ravana are burnt to symbolise the triumph of good over evil. ... Read more...
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President, PM greet nation on Dussehra, Durga Puja
October 5th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation on the occasion of Dussehra and Durga Puja.
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Mysore decked up for ‘jumboo savari’
October 5th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mysore, Oct 5 (IANS) People from across Karnataka and from other states and abroad are arriving here to witness the famed 'jumboo savari' (procession of caparisoned elephants) Thursday -- the ... Read more...
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Here Ravana worshipped on Dussehra!
October 5th, 2011 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Oct 5 (IANS) They don't regard Ravana as a negative figure. On the contrary, some people in four Madhya Pradesh districts worship Hindu god Rama's arch rival on Dussehra ... Read more...
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Mysore Dasara begins, promises pomp, pageantry
September 28th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mysore, Sep 28 (IANS) The famed Mysore Dasara that showcases the region's rich culture, tradition, pomp and pageantry began here Wednesday and will go on for the next nine days.Hundreds ... Read more...
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After Osama, it should be Mullah Omar’s turn: Italy (Lead)
May 2nd, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, May 2 (IANS) Hailing the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden as "a great victory" for the international community, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini Monday said ... Read more...
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Italy terms Osama killing a ‘great victory’
May 2nd, 2011 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, May 2 (IANS/AKI) Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini Monday hailed the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden as "a great victory" for the international community."This is ... Read more...
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Darsheel to feature on ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah’ (With Images)
April 14th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Child-artist Darsheel Safary loves watching comedy show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah" and is all set to make a guest appearance on it and ... Read more...
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Bollywood wants real life to follow reel life, supports Hazare campaign
April 8th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi/Mumbai, Apr 8 (ANI): Bollywood fraternity has come out in full support of social activist Anna Hazare, who is continuing his fast-unto-death for the fourth day today to push the ... Read more...
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Fight corruption in real life too: Anupam Kher
April 8th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Coming out in support of social activist Anna Hazare's fight against corruption, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher Friday said that corruption has to be fought ... Read more...
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Julia Roberts To Play The Wicked Queen In “Snow White”
February 9th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After "Eat Pray Love", Julia Roberts has confirmed her entry into yet another big budget flick, "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White". However, unlike her other films, ... Read more...
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Chilblains, ducks tickle Kashmir’s memories of ‘Chillai Kalan’ (Lead)
December 21st, 2010 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 21 (IANS) As the 40-day harsh period of winter known as 'Chillai Kalan' began in the Kashmir Valley Tuesday, people were gearing up to brave the chill with grandmother's recipes ... Read more...
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Horse in art: Packing beauty and power (With Image)
December 13th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Symbolising power and movement through centuries of kingship, the march of civilisation and modern living, horses remain vital to man's artistic imagination in the world ... Read more...
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‘SS’ blast aimed at disrupting BJP leader Diwali function’
November 12th, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 12 (IANS) The Diwali-eve improvised explosive device (IED) blast carried out by members of Hindu rightwing group Sanatan Sanstha (SS) targeted a popular festive gathering organised by a BJP outfit, ... Read more...
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Tibetan PM-in-exile wishes Indians on occasion of Diwali
November 5th, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
Dharamshala, Nov 5 (ANI): Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche wished Indians on the occasion of Diwali on Friday."Diwali is very important for everyone. It is a festival of lights and also a ... Read more...
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President Obama greets people on Diwali
November 5th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): Ahead of his India visit, US President Barack Obama has greeted the people around the world on the auspicious occasion of Diwali."Tomorrow, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and ... Read more...
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Diwali being celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal across India
November 5th, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): Diwali, the festival of lights, is being celebrated across the country with traditional fervour and zeal today.The festival is important for its association with the uplifting ... Read more...
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President, PM greet nation on Diwali
November 4th, 2010 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali and hoped the festival of ... Read more...
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President Patil, Vice President Ansari greet nation on Deepawali
November 4th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.4 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation on the occasion of 'Diwali'."Diwali, the festival of lights is celebration of the victory ... Read more...
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Vice President greets nation ahead of Diwali
November 4th, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov4 (ANI): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people ahead of the auspicious and joyous occasion of Diwali.In a message, the Vice President said that celebrated throughout ... Read more...
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Colors Presents ‘Dilwalon Ki Diwali’ With Golmal 3 Cast
November 3rd, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): As we call know one of our most celebrated and special festival Diwali is just around the corner. Visibly, No TV channel is leaving any stone unturned ... Read more...
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CRPF personnel perform Shastra Puja on Vijaydashmi in Srinagar
October 17th, 2010 - 11:18 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Oct.17 (ANI): Seeking strength from Goddess Durga, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel based in Kashmir valley region worshipped their weapons on the occasion of Vijaydashmi here on Sunday.Called 'Shastra ... Read more...
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Mysore Dussehra ends with grand elephant procession (Lead)
October 17th, 2010 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mysore, Oct 17 (IANS) The 10-day Dussehra festivities here culminated Sunday as thousands of people from across India and abroad witnessed its grand finale - the famed 'Jamboo Savari' or procession of ... Read more...
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Elephant procession begins to mark Dasara end in Mysore
October 17th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mysore, Oct 17 (IANS) The famed 'Jamboo Savari' or elephant procession of the 10-day Dasara festivities, which draws thousands of visitors to this cultural capital of Karnataka every year, got underway on ... Read more...
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Dussehra being celebrated throughout India
October 17th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): The festival of Dussehra, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, is being celebrated through out the country on Sunday.In the months of Ashwin and ... Read more...
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Dussehra greetings to all Indians from President Pratibha Patil
October 16th, 2010 - 10:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.16 (ANI): The President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Saturday greeted the nation on the eve of Dussehra festival, which will be celebrated across the country on Sunday. "On the ... Read more...
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Modi greets people on Dussehra
October 16th, 2010 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Oct 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday greeted the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, which is to be celebrated Sunday.Modi said in his ... Read more...
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Vice President Hamid Ansari greets the nation on Dussehra eve
October 16th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.16 (ANI): The Vice President Mohmamd Hamid Ansari today greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra which will becelebrated across the country on Sunday."Dussehra marks the victory of ... Read more...
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President greets nation on Dussehra
October 16th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Greeting the nation on the eve of Dussehra, President Pratibha Patil Friday said "may the festival inspire us to work for peace, unity and well being ... Read more...
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President Patil greets people on Durga Puja
October 14th, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Durga Puja, saying the festival represents the "triumph of good over evil".In her message, Patil ... Read more...
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