‘Their tears would make an ocean overflow’
August 8th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Oak Creek (Wisconsin), Aug 8 (IANS) "Struck by calm & composure of victim families. No trace of rancour. But their tears would fill an ocean, make it overflow."So tweeted India's ... Read more...
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Nepal sacrifices over 700 animals on Buddha birth anniversary
May 17th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, May 17 (IANS) As Nepal's government awarded the first international award constituted to honour Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace and non-violence, and peace rallies countrywide celebrated the icon's ... Read more...
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NC, UML stick to old stance: Nepal PM not stepping down
May 7th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, May 7 (ANI): The Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML has reiterated their stance that the Prime Minister cannot step down because of Maoist street agitations.In a two-party meeting held here, ... Read more...
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Pakistan is a complex place right now: Mohsin Hamid
February 7th, 2010 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan is a very complex place because of the diverse happenings the country sees on a day-to-day basis - terror attacks, peace rallies and ... Read more...
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22 Trinamool workers killed in post-poll violence: Mamata
June 7th, 2009 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday alleged that 22 activists of her Trinamool Congress were killed by Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres in West Bengal since the Lok ... Read more...
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Christmas may be low a key affair in Kandhamal (Lead)
December 22nd, 2008 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (IANS) Christmas celebration this year may be a low-key affair in the forested Kandhamal district where communal violence killed at least 38 people in recent months, officials and Christians ... Read more...
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Orissa’s Kandhamal seeks more forces ahead of Christmas
December 22nd, 2008 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (IANS) Fearing communal violence during Christmas celebrations, authorities in Orissa's communally sensitive Kandhamal district have sought more security forces from the state government.“We may have violence. We have sought ... Read more...
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Coimbatore girl students hold a candlelight vigil for Mumbai terror victims
December 16th, 2008 - 11:48 am ICT by ANI
Coimbatore/New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Female students gathered here to hold a candlelight vigil as tribute to victims of the recent militant attacks on Mumbai.
They sang songs communal harmony songs and ... Read more...
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Peace rallies mark first anniversary of Hyderabad blasts
August 25th, 2008 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Holding placards denouncing terrorism, people here Monday held peace rallies to mark the first anniversary of the twin bomb blasts at a public park and a popular eatery ... Read more...
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Pro-talk ULFA leaders seek unconditional dialogue
July 14th, 2008 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Sadiya (Assam), July 14 (IANS) Pro-talk leaders of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have started a massive campaign to drum up public opinion and force ... Read more...
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