Let Sikhs wear turban, beard: New York official
August 13th, 2012 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers ... Read more...
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Kashmir shrine gutted, Holy relic safe (Second Lead)
June 25th, 2012 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 25 (IANS) The Peer Dastgeer Sahib shrine here was gutted Monday but the holy relic of the 11th century Muslim saint is safe, an official said."The holy relic ... Read more...
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Shrine blaze triggers tension in Srinagar (Lead)
June 25th, 2012 - 12:47 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 25 (IANS) Tension gripped this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Monday following a blaze that gutted the revered Peer Dastageer Sahib shrine, police said.Stone pelting mobs clashed with ... Read more...
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Historical Srinagar shrine gutted in blaze
June 25th, 2012 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 25 (IANS) Historical Peer Dastgeer Sahib shrine in summer capital Srinagar was gutted in a blaze here Monday morning although the authorities said all the relics of the ... Read more...
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Kolkata ushers in New Year on merry note
January 1st, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) The residents of Kolkata welcomed the New Year on a note of merriment Sunday with huge crowds thronging to various tourist and picnic spots and popular ... Read more...
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Muslim or Christian, in Kerala they want Vastu home
June 12th, 2011 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Gone are the days when Vastu Shastra was used only by Hindus while constructing their homes, says 60-year-old K. Muraleedharan Nair, who is much sought after ... Read more...
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Kolkata welcomes New Year with picnics and prayers
January 1st, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Hundreds of Kolkatans thronged various tourist spots, churches and crowded the popular Dakshineswar Temple to usher in 2011 on a note of merriment Saturday.Tourism hot-spots like the Alipore ... Read more...
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Hindu pilgrims pray at a mosque in Kerala
January 12th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by ANI
Erumeli (Kerala), Jan 12 (ANI): Cutting across the religious barriers, thousands of Hindu pilgrims held prayers at a mosque on their way to the famous hilltop Sabarimala temple in Kerala.Devotees on ... Read more...
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405th installation anniversary of Sri Guru Granth Sahib
September 19th, 2009 - 8:18 pm ICT by ANI
By Brijesh SharmaAgra, Sep 19(ANI): People of all religions and communities gathered to celebrate the 405th anniversary of the installation of the Sikh holy scriptures, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, at Gurudwara ... Read more...
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Chaga Gadi festival of the Liangmei Nagas of Nagaland
November 20th, 2008 - 8:39 pm ICT by ANI
By Vibou Ganguly
Kohima, Nov.20 (ANI): Celebrated to respect the womenfolk for their contribution in sustaining the family, the Chaga Gadi was held recently at The Heritage in Kohima.
It is an annual ... Read more...
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Manipuris celebrate Kut 2008
November 8th, 2008 - 8:42 pm ICT by ANI
By L.C.K Singh
Imphal, Nov.8 (ANI): Kut, the biggest Kuki-Chin-Mizo-Zomi post harvest festival, was recently celebrated with pomp and gaiety under the aegis of State Level Kut Committee, Manipur at 1st MR ... Read more...
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Artificial cornea that could restore vision for millions close to reality
May 20th, 2008 - 2:15 pm ICT by admin
Washington may 20 (ANI): An improved artificial cornea that can restore the vision of more than 10 million people worldwide who are blind due to diseased corneas, is moving towards reality, ... Read more...
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J-K youths take part in ‘World Yoga Competition’
February 24th, 2008 - 4:45 pm ICT by admin
Surat, Feb 24 (ANI): Youths from Jammu and Kashmir participate in an international yoga competition in Surat. The four- day competition started on Thursday.The participants from Kashmir were excited to be a ... Read more...
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Rajasthan warrior community continues protests against ‘Jodhaa Akbar’
February 22nd, 2008 - 4:56 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, Feb 22 (ANI): Warrior community protests against the Bollywood biopic 'Jodhaa Akbar', suggesting an Mughal-era romance between the Emperor Akbar and Rajasthani princess Jodhaa.
A group calling itself the 'Rajasthan Vikas ... Read more...
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Subordination of women, lack of political will major hurdles in tackling AIDS
February 22nd, 2008 - 1:59 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Lack of political will to influence attitudes, subordination of women and myths about HIV/AIDS are some of the major hurdles in curbing the spread of the disease, according ... Read more...
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Most Rajasthan movie halls refuse to screen ‘Jodhaa Akbar’
February 15th, 2008 - 5:45 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, Feb 15 (ANI): The Ashutosh Gowarikar directed film 'Jodhaa Akbar' was released across the country on Friday, except in Rajasthan.
Rajput groups blocked the screening of the movie accusing Gowarikar of distorting ... Read more...
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