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For those with wanderlust, Delhi Book Fair is the stop


August 29th, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The pull of the unknown, wanderlust and India's richness as a destination of great heritage are the flavours of the 17th Delhi Book Fair ... Read more...

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India behind Dalai Lama trip to Arunachal: Chinese scholar


December 1st, 2009 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Devirupa Mitra New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) India uses the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to strengthen its claim on Arunachal Pradesh, a sprawling region that Beijing claims, a Chinese ... Read more...

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Dalai Lama has the right to go wherever he wants: US


November 10th, 2009 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) In the face of Chinese protests over the Dalai Lama's visit to a region near India's border with Tibet, the US has backed the Tibetan spiritual leader's right ... Read more...

Posted in World |

I am not encouraging separatist movement in China: Dalai Lama(Third Lead)


November 8th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 8 (IANS) The Dalai Lama, who arrived in this strategic Indian border state on a much-watched visit Sunday to a rousing welcome by hundreds ... Read more...

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`I am hurt by China’s claim over Tawang,’ says Dalai Lama


November 8th, 2009 - 4:10 pm ICT by ANI
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov.8 (ANI): Describing his visit to Arunachal Pradesh as non-political, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Sunday said China's objection to his visit was uncalled for, and ... Read more...

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My Tawang visit is non-political: Dalai Lama (Second Lead)


November 8th, 2009 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 8 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who arrived in Arunachal Pradesh Sunday to a rousing reception by hundreds of monks, rejected Chinese claims that he was ... Read more...

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Dalai Lama gets a rousing welcome at Tawang (Lead)


November 8th, 2009 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 8 (IANS) The Dalai Lama arrived in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh Sunday to a rousing reception by hundreds of monks and the ... Read more...

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Dalai Lama arrives at Tawang


November 8th, 2009 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 8 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has arrived in Tawang.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and members of the reception committee received him. The Dalai Lama is ... Read more...

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Dalai Lama arrives in Tawang, thousands welcome spiritual leader


November 8th, 2009 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 8 (IANS) Thousands of locals in traditional costumes and monks attired in their maroon robes lined up streets early Sunday to greet the Dalai ... Read more...

Posted in Health Science |

Dalai Lama visit: No permission yet to foreign journalists


November 7th, 2009 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The government has yet to grant permission to foreign journalists to cover the Dalai Lama's week-long visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh that begins Sunday, saying ... Read more...

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Tawang residents prepare to welcome Dalai Lama


November 7th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by ANI
Tawang, Nov. 7 (ANI): In a bid to extend a warm welcome to Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama, residents of Tawang hung decorations and cleaned the streets leading to the Tawang Monastery ... Read more...

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Indian flags, pro-Tibet banners a rebuff to China


November 7th, 2009 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 7 (IANS) The writing on the wall is loud and clear: the Dalai Lama's week-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh beginning Sunday is a rebuff ... Read more...

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Visit to Tawang part of Dalai Lama’s duties: US


November 6th, 2009 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) United States sees no problem with the visit of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian province which is also claimed by ... Read more...

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Government refusing foreign media visit to Arunachal Pradesh to cover Dalai Lama trip


November 6th, 2009 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): The Central Government has reportedly refused permission to foreign media to travel to Arunachal Pradesh to cover the proposed visit of the Dalai Lama.The Union Government ... Read more...

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800 Lamas to welcome Dalai Lama in Arunachal


November 5th, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 5 (IANS) More than 800 Buddhist monks led by their high priests will welcome Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama when he arrives the mountainous ... Read more...

Posted in Politics |

Centre clears Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh


October 27th, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): The Union Government on Tuesday cleared the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh next month, dispelling speculation over the Tibetan spiritual leader's trip.The Dalai Lama is ... Read more...

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Arunachal monastery prays, prepares to welcome Dalai Lama


October 24th, 2009 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct 24 (IANS) Around 400 Lamas are holding special prayers daily at the Tawang monastery as it prepares to welcome Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai ... Read more...

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Arunachal lawmakers slam Beijing for attacking PM visit


October 13th, 2009 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Itanagar, Oct 13 (IANS) Indian lawmakers Tuesday slammed Beijing for criticizing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the latest hiccup between the Asian neighbours after reports of Chinese incursions ... Read more...

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Angry monks pray as China opposes Dalai Lama’s Arunachal visit


September 24th, 2009 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Sep 24 (IANS) Buddhist monks have been holding special prayers here for the safe visit of the Dalai Lama to India's frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh ... Read more...

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Arunachal asks New Delhi to firm up stand against Chinese claims


September 15th, 2009 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain Itanagar, Sep 15 (IANS) The government in the frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh Tuesday urged New Delhi to act tough on Chinese claims over the state and snub Beijing's ... Read more...

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Tawang: Tradition, nature and Madhuri Dixit (Feature)


July 5th, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), July 5 (IANS) This is the route that the Chinese soldiers took in 1962 to enter Indian territory. Today known as "the hidden paradise" or "the land ... Read more...

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan performed at NDTV’s unveiling of “The Seven Wonders of India.”


April 4th, 2009 - 6:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The entire Bachchan family was present to cheer up Ash as she performed on some traditional numbers in the capital. Where she was dressed up in the traditional attire, Aishwarya Bachchan ... Read more...

Posted in Entertainment |

President to visit Kibito in Arunachal today


April 3rd, 2009 - 11:33 am ICT by ANI
Itanagar, Apr 3 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will visit Kibito, a forward army base along the Chinese border, today.On Thursday, President Patil visited Tawang, the district headquarters located at 9000 ... Read more...

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President Patil leaves for Tawang in Arunachal


April 2nd, 2009 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Tawang, Apr 2 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Thursday left for Tawang, the district headquarters located at 9000 feet above sea level near Sino-India border.During her visit, she will visit ... Read more...

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Big B and family watch Aishwarya perform in Delhi


March 31st, 2009 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Big B and his family - wife Jaya, son Abhishek, daughter Shweta and her husband Nikhil - were in the capital Monday to watch daughter-in-law Aishwarya ... Read more...

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Poll picks ‘Seven Wonders of India’


March 31st, 2009 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Sun Temple, Meenakshi Temple, Khajuraho, Red Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Nalanda university and the Dholavira site were Monday named the 'Seven Wonders of India' after a nationwide ... Read more...

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