Drought-hit Karnataka waives interest on farm loans
August 23rd, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 23 (IANS) The Karnataka government Thursday waived interest on farm loans availed from state cooperatives by around 1.5 million farmers reeling under severe drought across the state."The ... Read more...
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Karnataka draws action plan for drought-hit (Second Lead)
August 15th, 2012 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 15 (IANS) With the state reeling under severe drought for the second consecutive year, the Karnataka government has drawn an action plan for providing succour to the affected ... Read more...
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Russia’s Gazprom world’s most profitable firm in 2011
July 31st, 2012 - 9:56 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian energy giant Gazprom overtook US-based energy major ExxonMobil in 2011 to become the world's most profitable company, according to the latest edition of Forbes ... Read more...
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Jharkhand minister’s children fail again in plus-2 exam
June 1st, 2012 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, June 1 (IANS) Jharkhand Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Baijnath Ram's son and daughter have failed in their intermediate examinations for the second consecutive year, according to results declared ... Read more...
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Lara, Yorke lift Man United to celebrity title
May 29th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 29 (IANS/CMC) A Manchester United team, featuring the West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara, won the title at the second annual Football Legends Invitational tournament.Lara, the double ... Read more...
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Sonam to walk Cannes red carpet (With Image)
May 14th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor will walk the red carpet at the 65th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, which is starting May 16.Sonam, ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi airport Middle East’s second best: Survey
February 19th, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Feb 19 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi International Airport has been ranked the second best service provider in the Middle East by the Annual Airports Council International (ACI).It has ... Read more...
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Northeast musical fest enthralls Jamia crowd
February 18th, 2012 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) An ensemble of amazing rock music, folk songs and dances from the northeast has enthralled the crowd at the Jamia Millia Islamia University here.Some 600 ... Read more...
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Jamia’s northeast musical fest enthralls
February 17th, 2012 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The amphitheatre at the Jamia Millia Islamia University Friday evening came to life with an ensemble of amazing rock music, folk songs and dances from ... Read more...
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More than 5 million still affected by floods in Pakistan
November 26th, 2011 - 11:04 pm ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) -- More than five million people are currently still being affected by this year's flooding in parts of Pakistan, requiring urgent humanitarian assistance, the United Nations (UN) said ... Read more...
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Stocks run out in Pakistan’s flood-hit areas: UN
October 30th, 2011 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Saturday that needs of flood-hit Pakistani people are rising as winter approaches and reported outbreaks ... Read more...
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Woznicaki hopes to retain No.1 ranking till end of season
October 1st, 2011 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 1 (IANS) Caroline Wozniacki hopes to keep the World No.1 ranking at the end of the tennis season.The 21-year-old Wozniacki, who is the defending champion of China Open ... Read more...
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Sharapova and Serena pull out of China Open
September 30th, 2011 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 30 (IANS) World No.2 Maria Sharapova of Russia and American Serena Williams pulled out of the China Open Friday, a day before the beginning of the WTA ... Read more...
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Delhi airport ready for Haj pilgrims
September 24th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Saturday said it had completed arrangements for Haj pilgrims who will travel to Saudi Arabia this year."The erstwhile international terminal, ... Read more...
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In bear sanctuary, flooding causes weighty problems
September 14th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) When water came gushing into their cozy homes, Chameli, Raju and Laila were forced to move out. These rescued dancing bears got help from a ... Read more...
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US Open: Nadal, Murray in last 16; Stosur vs. Zvonareva in women’s quarters
September 5th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 5 (IANS) Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray advanced into the fourth round of the men's singles event at the US Open tennis here Sunday, while Samantha ... Read more...
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South Asia faces high terror threat: US report
August 19th, 2011 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) South Asia faces high terror threat with increased resource-sharing between Al Qaeda and Pakistan-based groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) blamed for the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, ... Read more...
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LIC market share rises to 77 percent in 2010-11
August 12th, 2011 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The market share of the government-run Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), in terms of number of policies in the country, rose to 76.92 percent ... Read more...
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Disappointed Franklin insists he has lot to offer for Kiwis
July 4th, 2011 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, July 4 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin Monday expressed disappointment at missing out on a central contract for the second consecutive year and insisted that he had a ... Read more...
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UAE to host debt management conference
May 9th, 2011 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 8 (IANS/WAM) The UAE finance ministry will host an international debt management conference in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, the organisers said.The conference, being organised for the second consecutive ... Read more...
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57 Indian firms in Forbes Global 2000 list
April 23rd, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 23 (IANS) As many as 57 Indian companies including Reliance Industries, State Bank of India and Oil & Natural Gas Corp. figure in The Forbes Global 2000 ... Read more...
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BMW maintains momentum as leading luxury car manufacturer in India
April 11th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Gurgaon, Apr.11 (ANI-Business Wire India): The Indian branch of German car manufacturer BMW continues to maintain momentum as the leading luxury car manufacturer in the country. It has delivered 1027 cars in ... Read more...
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Carlos Slim remains world’s richest person
March 11th, 2011 - 10:08 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 11 (IANS/EFE) Mexican telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim maintained his position as the world's richest person, beating Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffett for the second ... Read more...
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Hrithik, Kat top Times 50 Most Desirable Men and Women poll
January 10th, 2011 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The list of the Times 50 Most Desirable Men and Women of 2010 is out. After weeks of voting online, on www.itimes.com/polls, with more than 3.1 ... Read more...
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Awareness campaign on intellectual property rights in UAE
December 29th, 2010 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, Dec 28 (IANS/WAM) The UAE Tuesday launched a two-week nationwide campaign to create awareness on intellectual property rights so it can help prevent unfair business practices.The slogan of the campaign is ... Read more...
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Slow paddy procurement in drought-hit Bihar
December 27th, 2010 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) The government agencies in drought-hit Bihar have procured a low of over 7,500 tonnes paddy in the last two months, against the target of 10.5 lakh tonnes this ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton’s naked bath footage is most watched showbiz video
December 22nd, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 22 (ANI): Footage showing a naked Paris Hilton taking a bath has become the most watched showbiz video, with nearly 800,000 people viewing it this year alone.The video, which ... Read more...
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Thousands weep as Bohra chief, 99, conducts Moharram discourse (Lead)
December 14th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) A sea of humanity, many moved to tears, sits in rapt attention at the Saifee Mosque and outside in the bylanes as the spiritual head of ... Read more...
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Dawoodi Bohra head conducts Moharram discourses at 99
December 14th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Setting a record of sorts at 99 years, the spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin is conducting the annual Moharram discourses in Mumbai for ... Read more...
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Drought-hit Bihar braces for rice scarcity
December 6th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Dec 6 (IANS) Bihar is set to face a shortage of rice as paddy output has declined by at least 45 to 50 percent due to this year's drought, an official ... Read more...
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Akshay Kumar 2nd Invitational National Karate Championship 2010 Begins
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 3, 2010 (Showbiz PR Wire): A pioneer in the biggest ever martial arts movement in the history of Indian Karate ,Shihan Akshay Kumar along with Renshi Mehul Vora is humbled ... Read more...
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Lower seed potato and tomato yield in Himachal due to rains
October 13th, 2010 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Vijay Gulati
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 13 (IANS) Plentiful monsoon rains and foggy conditions have damaged the high-variety seed potato and tomato crops in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul Valley.Horticulture experts say ... Read more...
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Mumbai readies for Durga Puja
October 3rd, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) A nearly million-strong Bengali community, including Bollywood celebrities like Rani Mukherjee, is all set to celebrate Durga Puja in this Maharashtra capital and its adjoining areas starting ... Read more...
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Packed calendar for Krishna at 56th UNGA in New York
September 22nd, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, who will be attending the 56th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, is expected to have a ... Read more...
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Players, fans loyalty put to test as new clubs join Champions League
September 14th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 14 (ANI): Within a fortnight's time, the Victoria Bushrangers could be facing Anil Kumble-led India's Royal Challengers of Bangalore in a final that will determine the best Twenty 20 team ... Read more...
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