Post-treaty, Darjeeling tourism eyes revival
July 26th, 2011 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Darjeeling, July 26 (IANS) Since the days of British India, Darjeeling, with its varied landscape and breathtaking beauty, has been a favourite and affordable tourist destination not only for Bengalis ... Read more...
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Delhi Metro introduces souvenir postcards
May 22nd, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) To further enhance its popularity, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has introduced a collection of souvenir postcards featuring its trains and stations, an official ... Read more...
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Himachal’s 108-year-old heritage railway station gutted (Lead)
May 3rd, 2011 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
Kandaghat (Himachal Pradesh), May 3 (IANS) A heritage railway station here made entirely of wood and built by the British in 1903 was gutted in a fire early Tuesday, police ... Read more...
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Sixth train on Kalka-Shimla track
April 25th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 25 (IANS) To cater to the tourist rush to this Himachal Pradesh town, Northern Railway has decided to run another toy train on the Kalka-Shimla track, making it ... Read more...
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Swedish royals in fresh scandal after Nazi past of Queen’s father revealed
December 2nd, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): Weeks after revelations of the King's secret affair with a pop singer, the Sweden royal family has been thrown into fresh turmoil over the Nazi past of the ... Read more...
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Labrador, Who Had Wolfed A Beehive, Obtains A Bizarre ‘Pet Insurance’ Prize
August 25th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Washington, August 25, 2010 (Just Flashed): A Labrador in Los Angeles named Ellie had wolfed a beehive, which consisted of insect killers and thousands of deceased bees. This Labrador acquired a prize ... Read more...
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Secret Santa hangs presents on fir trees!
December 19th, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 19 (ANI): A real-life Santa Claus is said to have been sneaking into a park at night and hanging presents on the fir trees.The unknown giver even decorates the trees ... Read more...
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Delhi Metro toy trains on sale as souvenir
October 14th, 2009 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Now commuters and visitors to the Delhi Metro can take back a toy replica of the metro trains as souvenir of their journey, an official said Wednesday.
"From ... Read more...
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Swiss science funland inspires India (With Images)
August 28th, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Maitreyee Boruah
Winterthur (Switzerland), Aug 28 (IANS) If science can be as much fun as you have here, maybe no Indian will have a phobia about it. That's why Indian officials have ... Read more...
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Autistic children can now read emotions with animated DVD
September 22nd, 2008 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 22 (IANS) An animated DVD, produced by scientists and film makers, teaches two to eight-year-old autistic children to recognise emotions. Working with British actor Stephen Fry, researchers and media experts ... Read more...
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Railways set up committee to revive steam engines
September 9th, 2008 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The railways ministry has set up a five-member committee to suggest measures for reviving the archaic steam engines. “The steam traction expertise and maintenance committee, as it ... Read more...
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