India at Olympics: Indians abroad have high expectations (With Image)
July 21st, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
No matter where they live in the world, non-resident Indians, particularly the older generation, will cheer for Indian participants at the London Olympics. Even those born in their countries of residence ... Read more...
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Paes, Bhupathi should have sorted out disagreements earlier: Anand
July 13th, 2012 - 12:59 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Asserting that Indian tennis stars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi should have sorted out their disagreements much before the London Olympics instead of bringing up the ... Read more...
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Africa gets major share of Indian investments worldwide
July 12th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, July 12 (IANS) Africa has bagged a major share of about $3 billion that Indians invested every month around the world, says the head of a government agency that ... Read more...
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Sania, Somdev get wild card; 7 Indians for Olympic tennis (Lead)
June 27th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Indian tennis will have its biggest ever Olympic tennis participation at the 2012 London Games, with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tuesday giving ... Read more...
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Indian bags first gold in South Asian Beach Games
October 9th, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Oct 9 (IANS) India started its medal hunt in the inaugural South Asian Beach Games in Hambantota, claiming both the gold and silver medals in equestrian-tentpegging event.Nepal won the ... Read more...
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Colors to bring ‘Guinness World Records’ to India
December 24th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Hindi entertainment channel Colors is set to bring an Indian version of "Guinness World Records" soon, and Indians will get a chance to showcase talent that can ... Read more...
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NGO hosts environment awareness campaign in Bhubaneswar
October 31st, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (ANI): A non-governmental organisation (NGO) 'Prerna' for social service and development of art, literature and culture, organised an environment awareness campaign here on Saturday.The campaign was aimed at educating ... Read more...
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Youth from 100 nations to meet, discuss social problems
October 26th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Over 300 youngsters from across the globe are all set to meet here next month to discuss various challenges facing their respective communities, think of possible solutions ... Read more...
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Kashmir not the reason for Pak terrorism: Experts
July 23rd, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Scholars from the United States and India have said that it is a misperception that Kashmir issue is the reason for Pakistan's support to terrorism. They are ... Read more...
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Indian boxers confident for Commonwealth Boxing Championship
March 11th, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 11(ANI): Indian pugilists are confident of a title-winning show at the fifth Commonwealth Boxing Championship, to be organized at the Talkatora Stadium in national capital New Delhi from Friday. ... Read more...
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Defence exhibition in Delhi from Feb 15
February 12th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) About 650 firms from 23 countries will participate in the 6th edition of a biennial defence exhibition to be held here from Feb 15 with Israel being ... Read more...
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International kite festival begins in Gujarat
January 10th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Jan 10 (IANS) The 20th international kite festival, in which 105 kitists from 34 countries will participate, began here Sunday.
The four-day festival, being organized on the Sabarmati riverfront, is called ... Read more...
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Indian, Finnish firms sign 13 partnership deals
November 28th, 2009 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A Finnish delegation has signed 13 partnership deals with Indian companies during a joint business forum held here.
The delegation, comprising more than 100 members, has signed ... Read more...
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Mumbai International Match Race sailing begins tomorrow
November 1st, 2009 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) An Indian all-women team will participate in the third ISS Mumbai International Match Race-2009, a sailing event, which opens here Monday morning at the Chowpatty sea-face.
According to a ... Read more...
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Yale leadership summit to explore opportunities for Indian business
October 8th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Business leaders from the US, Europe and India will meet in New Delhi next month to explore the theme of "Navigating the Oceans of Opportunity for ... Read more...
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Robust growth seen in Indian aviation supplies market
May 6th, 2009 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India's civil aviation suppliers market, including components and maintenance, is seen growing annually at 16.1 percent over the next five years to top $3.89 billion, says a ... Read more...
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My prayers are with Jade Goody: Shilpa Shetty
August 19th, 2008 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who is now hosting TV show “Bigg Boss”, said she was shocked to hear that British reality TV star Jade Goody, a participant ... Read more...
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Bindra shoots to golden glory, Saina stuns Wang (India, Second Lead)
August 11th, 2008 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
By V.Krishnaswamy
Beijing, Aug 11 (IANS) India's new sporting icon, shooter Abhinav Bindra sent the nation into delirious celebrations by bagging the country's first-ever individual gold medal at the Olympics. Keeping his composure ... Read more...
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Indian literary works to be translated into Arabic
March 27th, 2008 - 3:03 pm ICT by admin
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By Aroonim Bhuyan
Abu Dhabi, March 27 (IANS) A project to translate major Indian literary works into Arabic is on the anvil as part of India's efforts to project its soft power in ... Read more...
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Indian literature to be translated into Arabic
March 27th, 2008 - 11:43 am ICT by admin
By Aroonim Bhuyan
Dubai, March 26 (IANS) As part of its efforts to boost cultural diplomacy with the Gulf, India is planning a project to translate major Indian literary works into Arabic. "We ... Read more...
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Rich content, low prices help Indian books sell big in Gulf
March 15th, 2008 - 11:47 am ICT by admin
By Aroonim Bhuyan
Abu Dhabi, March 15 (IANS) With rich content and competitive prices, Indian publishers of English books are making big inroads across the Gulf. "India is the third largest English publication ... Read more...
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Gujarat kite festival kicks off
January 13th, 2008 - 5:38 pm ICT by admin
Ahmedabad, Jan 13 (ANI): Thousands of enthusiasts gathered in Ahmedabad today to participate in Uttarayan, the famous kite festival of Gujarat and one of the biggest kite festivals in the world.Kites of ... Read more...
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Thousands participate in Delhi Half Marathon
November 14th, 2007 - 2:59 am ICT by admin
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Rwanda’s Disi, Ethiopian Alemu win Delhi Half Marathon
November 14th, 2007 - 2:58 am ICT by admin
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