BJP to launch anti-BSP rallies
March 30th, 2011 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said it will launch a series of rallies in various parts of Uttar Pradesh from April 9 against the ... Read more...
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Batcha’s death not a surprise to people knowing DMK’s style of justice: Jayalalithaa
March 16th, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Mar 16 (ANI): Commenting on the reported suicide of former Telecom Minister Telecom Minister A Raja's aide Sadiq Batcha, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supremo J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday ... Read more...
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Maoists join Nepal Cabinet, ending month-long stalemate
March 5th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, Mar. 5 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Jhalnath Khanal included four Maoists in his cabinet on Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty over whether the former rebels would join his government or not.Khanal, ... Read more...
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Schools in West Bengal’s Bankura district lack basic facilities
February 28th, 2011 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Bankura, Feb 28 (ANI): Two out of 10 state-run schools functioning in Bankura - a Maoist affected district of West Bengal, lack basic facilities.According to Swapan Kumar Karga, a teacher, the ... Read more...
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Bangladesh set to dilute anti-graft law
February 27th, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 27 (IANS) Bangladesh is set to dilute its anti-graft law to keep beyond its purview lawmakers at all levels and require prior permission to probe government officials.Maintaining utmost secrecy, ... Read more...
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Aligarh varsity film fest in March
February 26th, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Aligarh, Feb 26 (IANS) The University Film Club of Aligarh Muslim University will organise the 4th national film festival of short films and documentaries - "FILMSAAZ-II" - from March 8 to 10 ... Read more...
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‘Slow Egyptian constitution revision needed to avoid Mubarak-like successor to stay indefinitely’
February 26th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): The Egyptian military might be planning to submit a revised constitution to a referendum within two months, but a constitutional democracy expert has warned that Egyptian people should ... Read more...
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Pakistan situation to be discussed at Jamia seminar
February 22nd, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Six eminent scholars from Pakistan, the UK and Sweden will participate in a two-day international seminar on "The State of Pakistan" Thursday organised by the Jamia Millia ... Read more...
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Pak movie stars to play cricket in US to strengthen country’s image
February 22nd, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb 22 (ANI): In order to strengthen the positive image of the country, a Pakistani showbiz stars' cricket team will play Twenty-20 matches in the United States.Prominent TV actor and ... Read more...
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Jail launches self-employment training for inmates
February 18th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 18 (IANS) In an attempt to make jail inmates self-employed, the prison authorities in this Uttar Oradesh city have tied up with a multi-business conglomerate for training them ... Read more...
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Preterm mums’ milk has less antioxidants
February 18th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): A new study has revealed that preterm mother's milk contains lower concentrations of coenzyme Q10-an important antioxidant and a vital component of the electron transport chain.Researchers at the ... Read more...
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Sibal inaugurates NPTEL ‘National Video Server’
February 9th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal inaugurated the 'National Video Server' of the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) here on Wednesday, which makes ... Read more...
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Food Security Bill is ready: K.V. Thomas
January 29th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) Tipped as the flagship programme of the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, the proposed Food Security Bill is ready, union minister K.V. Thomas said Saturday.Thomas, who recently ... Read more...
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RBI hints at rate hike, containing inflation main objective
January 24th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) India's central bank Monday said that containing inflation was on top of its agenda and hinted at a possible hike in key interest rates when it conducts a ... Read more...
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My father has clear conscience: PM’s daughter Daman Singh
January 24th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Novelist Daman Singh, the daughter of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, says the three attributes that set her father apart from the rest are his clear ... Read more...
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Spot-fixing case handling ‘worst example of ICC’s incompetence’: Former PCB CEO
January 14th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 14(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has showed its "incompetence" by the way it has so far dealt with the spot-fixing scandal involving key Pakistani players, former PCB chief executive ... Read more...
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IGNOU invites applications for online nutrition course
January 7th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Friday invited applications for its month-long online programme on nutrition to be conducted in February."The main objective of the programme ... Read more...
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Goa temples form alliance to tackle thefts, desecrations
January 6th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Jan 6 (IANS) In view of a Special Investigation Team's failure to crack down on the rising incidence of temple thefts and desecration of idols in Goa, more than 300 temples ... Read more...
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A madrassa starts yoga, propagates communal harmony
December 24th, 2010 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
By Asit Srivastava
Karari (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 24 (IANS) Shortly after reciting 'Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim' from the Holy Quran, hundreds of students at a madrassa here fall in line for their first lesson ... Read more...
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Manipur students promote integration
December 13th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, DEC.13 (ANI): Over 600 students from 9 districts of Manipur participated in the meet held at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal, the main objective of which was to promote integration ... Read more...
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Fourth Tamchon Football Tournament held in Delhi
December 13th, 2010 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.13 (ANI): The 4th edition of the northeast Tamchon football was held here recently, with 16 football teams participating in the tournament.Players from different parts of the northeast participated ... Read more...
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Karbi Anglong’s Ronthean Festival promoting a unique Assamese lifestyle
December 7th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
Karbi Anglong (Assam), Dec.7 (ANI): The decline of militancy in Assam's Karbi Anglong District has given a boost to the region in terms of socio-cultural development.Recently, the district played host to the ... Read more...
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Inter-school meet kicks off in Imphal
December 6th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Dec 6 (ANI): The third Inter-school meet organised by the Department of Education of Manipur kicked off on Sunday.The meet began with the idea of developing a kind of fellow feeling, ... Read more...
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Indian Statistical Institute, LSE sign research pact
December 5th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) has signed an agreement with the London School of Economics (LSE) to help policy makers conduct research in formulating strategies to ensure ... Read more...
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Nagaland aiming to reach out to bigger markets through handloom sector
December 2nd, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Dimapur (Nagaland), Dec.2 (ANI): The Government of Nagaland continues to host exhibitions to enable artisans and crafts persons to reach a bigger market.Recently, a handloom expo was held in Dimapur to ... Read more...
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Spotlight on India at Locarno film fest
December 1st, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) After China and Central Asia, Indian filmmakers will get an opportunity to showcase their creativity at the Locarno Film Festival next year.Speaking to reporters in Panaji on ... Read more...
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Indian American’s ‘Panchatantra’ to ring in New Year
December 1st, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Ashok Easwaran
Chicago, Dec 1 (IANS) Instead of the traditional TV fare of "Sesame Street" or "Harry Potter", Colorado will ring in the year 2011 with a telecast of "Panchatantra" fables brought ... Read more...
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Spanish documentary wins Golden Lamp at IFFI
November 30th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS) Spanish short film "Extinction II" won the Golden Lamp award at the 41st International Film Festival of India's Short Film Centre (SFC)."Extinction II" is made by Spanish ... Read more...
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Two-laning of Tindivanam-Krishnagiri highway approved
November 26th, 2010 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) A cabinet panel Friday approved the two-laning of the 178-km-long Tindivanam-Krishnagiri section of National Highway (NH)-66 in Tamil Nadu, at a cost of Rs.610.21 crore."The Cabinet ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves two laning of Tindivanam - Krishnagiri section of NH-66
November 26th, 2010 - 8:08 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Friday approved the implementation of a project for the two-laning with/without paved shoulders of the 178.060 km long Tindivanam - Krishnagiri Section ... Read more...
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Kanpur police open Facebook account
November 25th, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, Nov 25 (IANS) In an attempt to make themselves easily accessible to the public, police in this Uttar Pradesh district have opened an account on popular social networking site Facebook."The ... Read more...
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Spotlight on Indian films at Locarno film festival 2011
November 24th, 2010 - 10:58 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 24 (IANS) India will feature prominently at the next edition of the prestigious Locarno festival, officials said here Wednesday.The Locarno officials also said that independent filmmakers in India found ... Read more...
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Family blames Rakhi Sawant for their son’s death
November 11th, 2010 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 11 (IANS) A 24-year-old man from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh who appeared on a reality show featuring Rakhi Sawant was so upset by the reportedly "indecent remarks" made against him ... Read more...
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Commerce ministry to organise India Show in Turkey
November 10th, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The commerce ministry will organise a four-day export fair in Istanbul in February next year with over 150 Indian companies likely to showcase their advanced engineering products ... Read more...
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India, US to work for Evergreen Revolution: Obama
November 8th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) US President Barack Obama said Monday that as India's farmers and rural areas face the effects of climate change and drought, both countries will work together ... Read more...
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