(VM) Mizoram panel to resolve border disputes
August 10th, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Aizawl, Aug 10 (IANS) Mizoram has formed a committee to resolve its boundary disputes with Assam and Tripura, an official said Friday.The five-member committee will be led by legal expert ... Read more...
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Himachal deity gets back role in Dussehra festival
May 19th, 2012 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 19 (IANS) A deity of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh has got justice in the state's high court which told the administration not to bar its participation ... Read more...
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Story of a royal ‘bhujjia’ town - from a princess (IANS Books) (With Image)
May 6th, 2012 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The rugged district of Bikaner, synonymous with munchies known by their brand name "Bikaneri bhujjia", has a rich history that makes it one of the ... Read more...
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Mizoram forms panel for border disputes with Assam, Tripura
March 27th, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Aizawl, March 27 (IANS) The Mizoram government has formed a five-member committee to resolve the boundary disputes with neighbouring Assam and Tripura, an official said Tuesday."The boundary committee headed by ... Read more...
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History, crime & edgy drama on bookshelf (IANS BOOKS THIS WEEK)
March 24th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
The bookshelf this weekend is a colourful and racy pile of books that tickles readers' imagination and sensitivities... Browse with IANSBook: "The Maharajas of Bikaner"; Written by Rajyashree Kumari Bikaner; Published ... Read more...
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Over 200 deities to join Himachal’s Mahashivratri!
February 20th, 2012 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 20 (IANS) The festival of Mahashivratri Monday is marked in a unique way in this town, popularly known as Chhoti Kashi, as it sees a congregation ... Read more...
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Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya celebrate 41st statehood day
January 21st, 2012 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala/Imphal, Jan 21 (IANS) Three northeastern states -- Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya -- celebrated their 41st statehood day Saturday with colourful functions and numerous programmes."Under the North Eastern Region (reorganisation) ... Read more...
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New districts, sub-divisions and blocks for Tripura
December 28th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Dec 28 (IANS) Ahead of its 40th statehood day on Jan 21, Tripura will get four new districts, six sub-divisions and five rural development blocks in order to make ... Read more...
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Sardar Patel would have liberated Pakistani Kashmir: Chouhan
November 1st, 2011 - 1:12 am ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Monday said that had the Kashmir issue been in the hands of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the portion of Kashmir ... Read more...
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Death sentence is judicial murder, says judge in Rajiv killing
October 16th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Death sentence is judicial murder, says former Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas, who headed the bench that pronounced death punishment to three conspirators in ... Read more...
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Weeklong Kullu Dussehra festivities end
October 12th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 12 (IANS) The weeklong Kullu Dussehra festivities, unique to this town, ended Wednesday as 226 assembled deities started their journey back to their temples in ... Read more...
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Week-long Kullu Dussehra festivity begins
October 6th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 6 (IANS) It's literally a divine gathering! More than 200 gods and goddesses of the Kullu Valley 'congregated' in this Himachal Pradesh town Thursday to participate ... Read more...
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Invited to Kullu Dussehra: 250 deities!
September 29th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 29 (IANS) Barring two deities, whose devotees have been at war, over 250 gods and goddesses have a special 'invitation' next week - to grace the ... Read more...
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Himachal announces 6 percent DA for employees
April 15th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 15 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Friday announced the release of six percent dearness allowance (DA) to the government employees and pensioners with effect from ... Read more...
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Cartier pays tribute to restored 1911 Rolls Royce (With Image)
March 15th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) A painstakingly restored 1911 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Dome Roof limousine - said to be the only one of its kind in India - won ... Read more...
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Hues of India: History, drama, culture valour on bookshelf (IANS Books This Week)
March 3rd, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The bookcase sweeps back on a time machine to history to unearth old classics, sensibilities, edgy stories, slices of history and supernatural. Soak in the ... Read more...
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BJP launches protest against Omar for accession remark
November 2nd, 2010 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Nov 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) here Tuesday called for a "sustained" agitation against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his "uncalled for" remarks on the accession of Jammu and ... Read more...
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Omar taking leaf out of Nehru’s incompetence: BJP MP
October 25th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is repeating history by taking a leaf out of late prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's incompetence, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ... Read more...
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Omar should quit at the earliest: Advani
October 17th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is an "administrative failure" and the sooner he quits, the better it will be for the state and for ... Read more...
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Mysore decked up for Sunday’s ‘Jamboo Savari’
October 16th, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mysore, Oct 16 (IANS) This city of palaces, culture capital of Karnataka and home to Brindavan Gardens is decked up for the culmination of 10-day Dasara festival with Jamboo Savari (elephant procession) ... Read more...
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Kashmir Pandit leaders slam Omar’s statements
October 9th, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Oct 9 (IANS) Kashmir Pandit leaders Saturday assailed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statements on the state's accession to India, terming them "seditious".At a joint press ... Read more...
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Contradictions thrive in Jammu and Kashmir
October 9th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Jaibans SinghNew Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remark on the floor of the state Legislative Assembly on October 6 that Jammu and Kashmir acceded and not merged ... Read more...
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Omar trying to internationalise Kashmir issue: BJP
October 8th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Keeping up its attack on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks that the state had acceded to India and not merged, the ... Read more...
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Congress downplays Omar Abdullah’s remarks
October 8th, 2010 - 12:58 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Congress Thursday sought to downplay the remarks of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah about his government not being a puppet and the state's accession ... Read more...
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Omar’s remarks shameful, fumes BJP
October 7th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Taking strong exception to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's assertion that Kashmir had not merged with India but acceded with it , the ... Read more...
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Mathur cuisine moves from home to restaurant (Eating Out With IANS)
August 11th, 2010 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
By V. Jagannathan
Chennai, Aug 11 (IANS) A critic need not be a performer, goes the general saying. Not true for Anoothi Vishal who has moved from being a restaurant reviewer to hosting ... Read more...
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Digvijay Singh supports caste-based census
August 5th, 2010 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Noting that caste is a reality in India, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh Thursday supported a caste-based census, the demand for which has been made by the ... Read more...
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Jaipur elephant carnival thrills tourists ahead of Holi
March 1st, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Jaipur, Mar 1 (ANI): On the eve of 'Holi', the city of Jaipur played host to a special elephant carnival with dozens of colourfully caparisoned jumbos thrilled hundreds of tourists during the ... Read more...
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Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya celebrate statehood day
January 22nd, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala/Shillong/Imphal, Jan 22 (IANS) As they celebrate 38 years of statehood, the northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya say much remains to be done, be it in terms of economic development ... Read more...
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Bundelkhand group to launch agitation for statehood
December 14th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Dec 14 (IANS) After Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said she was in favour of statehood for Bundelkhand, an organisation from the backward region that straddles Uttar Pradesh and Madhya ... Read more...
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French cultural fest kicks off with rare photos’ exhibition
November 29th, 2009 - 12:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) An exhibition featuring the work of two French photographers who captured the culture and diversity of India during the early 20th century Saturday marked the start of ... Read more...
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Chidambaram praises contribution of CRPF on its 70th anniversary
November 27th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram applauded the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on its 70th anniversary here on Friday.Chidambaram inspected a CRPF guard of honour, ... Read more...
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The day that changed Kashmir’s fate 62 years ago
October 21st, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Sarwar Kashani
Srinagar, Oct 21 (IANS) On Thursday, it will be 62 years since tribal invaders descended on Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani side, laying the seeds of a dispute that ... Read more...
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Warring deities not invited to Kullu Dussehra
September 25th, 2009 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 25 (IANS) Organisers of the centuries-old Kullu Dussehra are breaking a tradition to bring peace to the celebrations. Fed up with the bickering between followers of ... Read more...
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BJP defends Jaswant expulsion, reposes faith in Advani
August 22nd, 2009 - 3:32 am ICT by IBNS
Shimla, Aug 21 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the concluding day of its brainstorming session (chintan baithak) here has defended its action of expelling senior leader Jaswant Singh since the ... Read more...
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