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Women crowd Border Security Force recruitment centre in Punjab
Scores of enthusiastic women yesterday, thronged the recruitment centre of Border Security Force (BSF) in Jalandhar for getting into the elite force. ANI
Sunita Williams meets President Pratibha Patil
Indian origin American astronaut Sunita Williams called on President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here today. ANI
Pratibha Patil, Manmohan Singh pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi
President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh led the country today in paying homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 138th birth anniversary. ANI
Government to finance ten scholarships to promote outer space study
The Central Government will finance ten scholarships, five for girls and five for boys, to promote study of outer space, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here today. ANI
Sunita Williams arrives in Delhi
American Indian astronaut Sunita Williams arrived here today, months after completing her successful expedition aboard the space shuttle Discovery. ANI
58th International Astronautical Congress to begin today
The 58th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will begin at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre today. ANI
Sunita William to speak at International Astronautical Congress in Hyderabad
After sharing her experience with the students of Gujarat, Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams will speak at the 58th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which is starting tomorrow in Hyderabad. ANI
Sunita Williams meets school children in Ahmedabad
Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams on Saturday shared her experiences with school children in Ahmedabad. ANI
Sunita Williams conferred with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Award
Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams was conferred with the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vishwa Pratibha Award by World Gujarati Society on Friday. ANI
Sunita Williams ancestral village welcomes her with fanfare
Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams on Friday visited her native village in Gujarat amidst much fanfare. ANI
Sunita Williams is a role model for Indian children: PM
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams is a role model for Indian children and a source of inspiration for women in the country. ANI
Gandhi realised the need to protect Earth without going to space: Williams
Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams has said that Mahatma Gandhi realised the significance of protecting Earth without travelling to space. ANI
Sunita Williams arrives in Ahmedabad
American Indian astronaut Sunita Williams arrived here today, months after completing her successful expedition aboard the space shuttle Discovery. ANI
Sunita Williams family, relatives celebrate her birthday
The family and relatives of Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams celebrated her birthday with fanfare in Gujarat today. ANI
Sunita Williams ancestral village prepares to welcome her
American Indian astronaut Sunita Williamss ancestral home in Jhulasan village in North Gujarats Mehsana District is looking forward to welcoming her later this week. ANI
Sai Baba, Sunita Williams flavour of the season ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi in Bangalore
With the Ganesha Chaturthi festival just a week away, idol makers in Bangalore are going out of their way to popularise Sai Baba and Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams. ANI
Sunita Williams to visit India in September
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who returned back to earth last month after creating a new space record by spending more than six months aboard the international space station, is expected to visit India in September.Interacting with Indian fans through a live video news conference on Friday evening, Sunita said she plans to visit India in September for the Astronautical Congress in Bangalore. ANI
President, Vice President, PM greet Sunita Williams
President A P J Abdul Kalam, Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today congratulated Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams who returned back to earth in the wee hours of Saturday after creating a new space record by spending more than six months aboard the international space station. ANI
Relatives happy after Sunita Williams safe return
Family and relatives of Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams in Ahmedabad have expressed happiness over successful landing of the space shuttle Atlantis at the Edwards Air Force Base in California. ANI
Indians pray for Sunita Williams safe-return
Family and supporters across the country on Friday offered prayers for the safe-return of Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams, whose return has been delayed due to bad weather. ANI
Hyderabad school kids pray for Sunita Williams safe return
School children in Hyderabad on Thursday held prayers for the safe return of Indian origin American astronaut Sunita Williams following her six months sojourn in space. ANI
Sunita authors book from Space!
The world is watching with bated breath as Indian origin American astronomer Sunita Williams and the rest of the crew on board the space shuttle Atlantis makes its final descent to Earth after having undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) earlier yesterday. ANI
India prays for safe return of Sunita Willaims
People in different parts of the country are praying for Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams safe return to earth after six months in space. ANI
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