Reaching No.1 spot is not the end of the journey: Swann
August 4th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) England's front-line spinner Graeme Swann feels that becoming the No.1 Test side will not be enough for the Andrew Strauss-led side.England, who lead the four-match Test ... Read more...
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Children’s bank opens for destitute kids in Gorakhpur
October 9th, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
By Pawan Kumar ShahGorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct.9 (ANI): Lok Abhiyan, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has opened a bank for the poverty-ridden children in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur District. The Lok Abhiyan has taught ... Read more...
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Bodo separatists planning terror strikes in Assam: police
September 20th, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Sep 20 (IANS) More than 100 tribal separatists belonging to the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have entered India's northeastern state of Assam from bases in Bangladesh for terror ... Read more...
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‘Keeping India out, far greater Pak priority than supporting US’ Afghan goals’
July 16th, 2010 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Pakistan might claim that it shares the goals of the United States in eliminating the Taliban and Al-Qaeda and stabilizing Afghanistan, but its prime objective remains minimizing ... Read more...
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Sikkim plays host to month-long theatre workshop
June 30th, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by ANI
Gangtok (Sikkim), June 30 (ANI): The Sikkim Central University and the National School of Drama (NSD) have organised 'Theatre in Education' a nearly month-long theatre workshop for young enthusiasts in Sikkim.The ... Read more...
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Around 100 dead, including 61 Dutch citizens, in Tripoli plane crash
May 13th, 2010 - 12:06 am ICT by BNO News
TRIPOLI (BNO NEWS) -- Around 100 people were killed after an Afriqiyah Airways passenger plane from South Africa crashed in the Libyan capital on early Wednesday, officials said. At least one ... Read more...
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Around 100 dead, including 61 Dutch citizens, in Tripoli plane crash
May 12th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by BNO News
TRIPOLI (BNO NEWS) -- Around 100 people were killed after an Afriqiyah Airways passenger plane from South Africa crashed in the Libyan capital on early Wednesday, officials said. At least one passenger, ... Read more...
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F-16’s from US will only help Pak lose war against India ‘a little slower’: US officials
January 24th, 2010 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan.24 (ANI): Even while the United States has offered huge military and non-military aid to Pakistan, including the much sought after F-16 combat jets, American officials believe that Washington is ... Read more...
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96-hour oil blockade begins in Assam
December 21st, 2009 - 11:20 am ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Dec 21 (IANS) The influential All Assam Students' Union (AASU) launched a 96-hour oil blockade at 6 a.m. Monday to protest an alleged move by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) ... Read more...
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Student’s group threatens oil blockade in Assam
December 20th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Dec 20 (IANS) An influential students' group in Assam has threatened a 96-hour oil blockade beginning 5 a.m. Monday to protest an alleged move by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) ... Read more...
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Goa all set to host IFFI from Monday
November 22nd, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
Panji, Nov 22 (ANI): Popular tourist hub Goa is all set to host the 40th International Film Festival of India from Monday.Interacting with the media after reviewing the preparations of the fest ... Read more...
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Three MoUs to foster innovation, research and training
November 22nd, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 22(IANS) India's apex industry chamber, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)), is set to sign three MoUs for cooperation with three leading US ... Read more...
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Violent extremists within Pak a threat to US, region and entire world: Obama
September 25th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
United Nations, Sep.25 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that militants based on Pakistani soil pose a serious security threat not only to Pakistan and the region, but also to ... Read more...
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Next 3 years will determine party’s survival: MIC Secretary-General Murugesan
September 22nd, 2009 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Sep.22 (ANI): Newly-appointed Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) Secretary-General S. Murugesan has said that party's survival would be determined by the quality of its work which would be carried out in ... Read more...
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Pak under tremendous pressure to do well in Champions Trophy: Afridi
August 31st, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Aug.31 (ANI) : Newly appointed Pakistan vice captain Shahid Afridi has said that being the ICC Twenty20 World Cup champions, Pakistan will be under tremendous pressure in the Champions Trophy.Expressing full ... Read more...
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Gujarat Congress to campaign against Jaswant’s book
August 21st, 2009 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) The Congress party in Gujarat Friday said it plans a campaign against expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh and his views on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ... Read more...
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INS-Arihant no security threat to Pak, admits Naval Chief
July 29th, 2009 - 3:33 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, July 29 (ANI): The Pakistan Navy does not consider India's launch of its first indigenously-made nuclear submarine as a major security threat to it, The News reports.Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff ... Read more...
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It’s insane to dream Pak govt. acting against ‘Army brainchild’ Taliban: ANP
July 28th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 28 (ANI): A leader of Pakistan's Awami National Party (ANP) has said the Taliban is a 'brainchild' of the military and the latter cannot be expected to crush the ... Read more...
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Nilekani ensures prevention of duplication of national ID cards
July 13th, 2009 - 8:27 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, July 13 (ANI): The newly designated chief of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIAI), Nandan Nilekani, called on Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday before leaving for New ... Read more...
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Bollywood stokes curiosity with unusual film titles
April 10th, 2009 - 9:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Whether it's Karan Johar's "Wake Up Sid" or Farhan Akhtar's "Kartik Calling Kartik", the trend of coining unique or unusual film titles has caught up with ... Read more...
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Taliban radicals set to walk free following Pak governments sharia capitulation
February 18th, 2009 - 3:36 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Feb.18 (ANI): The inking of the so called peace deal between the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government and Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) would see several of the captured Talibani operatives walk ... Read more...
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Punjab emerging as a promising destination in eye care
February 4th, 2009 - 8:34 pm ICT by ANI
By Sunil SharmaChandigarh Feb.4 (ANI): Availability of top quality medical facilities and existence of a good infrastructure in Punjab is fast making this State a perfect destination for medical tourism.The ... Read more...
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Landmark changes proposed in Pakistan’s constitution
January 13th, 2009 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan's constitution could see revolutionary changes with the country's provinces being given greater autonomy and the federal government responsible only for defence, foreign affairs and finance if a ... Read more...
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Pakistan may send hockey team to India
January 2nd, 2009 - 7:39 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.2 (ANI): Notwithstanding the cancellation of the Indian cricket tour, Pakistan has hinted that it may send its hockey team to India to participate in a four nation tournament.
We are ... Read more...
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New regulator for airports in place by March 31
January 2nd, 2009 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A new aviation regulator - the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) - will come into effect by March 31 this year, according to a ministry official."AERA ... Read more...
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Holiday season best time for job seekers to develop contacts, say experts
December 29th, 2008 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 29 (ANI): Don''t give up job hunt during the holiday season, for this can be the best time for developing contacts and landing a job, say experts.
With all the ... Read more...
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US ready to work with India on all intelligence leads to nail source of Mumbai attack:Rice
December 3rd, 2008 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.3 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday said that Washington is ready to co-operate with India in its fight against terrorism , and added that jumping ... Read more...
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Jeev 24th as second day in HSBC Champions golf washed out
November 7th, 2008 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Nov 7 (IANS) Inclement weather forced the second round of play at the $5 million HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club to be called off Friday.Play is now scheduled ... Read more...
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Second German bank lines up for rescue
October 25th, 2008 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, Oct 25 (DPA) A second German bank lined up Saturday for a government rescue, as officials reportedly debated whether to force recapitalisation on shy commercial banks.One of the banks run by ... Read more...
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Scientists discover yeti footprints in Nepal
October 21st, 2008 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): A team of Japanese scientists has discovered footprints they believe were made by the legendary yeti said to roam the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet.The ... Read more...
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ONGC set to double crude production in Assam
September 23rd, 2008 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Sep 23 (IANS) India's premier exploration firm, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Tuesday announced a Rs.23 billion investment plan to boost crude oil output from oilfields in Assam."The prime objective ... Read more...
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Bihar clears plan for Aryabhatt university
July 30th, 2008 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 30 (IANS) Decks have been cleared for establishing the Aryabhatt Knowledge University at the Bihar capital here, a minister said Wednesday. The varsity is named after a famous astronomer and ... Read more...
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No indemnity to November 3 actions of Musharraf: Rabbani
July 26th, 2008 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, July 26 (ANI): Ruling coalition partners in Pakistan have agreed not to give any indemnity to the November 3 actions of President Pervez Musharraf, said Raza Rabbani, Leader of the ... Read more...
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Wives deserted by NRIs to get financial aid
July 17th, 2008 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Help is now at hand for the wives abandoned by Punjabi non-residents Indians. The central government is extending financial aid to them so that they can fight their ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu village school gets sanitary napkin vending machine
July 15th, 2008 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Jaikumar
Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), July 15 (ANI): In a first of its kind initiative in Tamil Nadu, a sanitary napkin vending machine has been installed at a school here to promote ... Read more...
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