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Centre provides additional paramilitary forces to Maharashtra
The Centre today rushed additional central paramilitary forces to Maharashtra in the wake of violence spreading to new areas in the State following the Maharashtra Navnirman Senas (MNS) campaign against north Indians. ANI
President Patil asks companies to develop code of conduct
President Pratibha Patil today asked companies to develop a self-imposed code of conduct in view that issues of corporate governance have taken centrestage as the industry grows. ANI
Delegates arrive for IONS-2008
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) saw its first delegation arrive here today to participate in the inaugural IONS Seminar 2008. ANI
Ban on poultry lifted in most areas of West Bengal
Animal Resources Development Minister Anisur Rahaman today said that the West Bengal Government has lifted the ban on sale and transport of poultry and poultry products from most areas of the State. ANI
Hindu, Muslim families exchange kidneys in Kolkata
Two families, one a Hindu and the other Muslim, have set a unique example of communal harmony for all. ANI
Patil reviews counter-Naxal strategies in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today reviewed the Naxal situation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. ANI
Tiger population 1,411 in India
Total country level population of tiger is 1411 with a 17.43 per cent coefficient of variation, Dr. Rajesh Gopal, the Member Secretary of the Tiger Project, said here today. ANI
Manmohan Singh says vast potential for mutual cooperation with Russia exists
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said that there is vast potential for mutual cooperation between India and Russia. ANI
Arjun Singh seeks Centres intervention in MNS-SP row over migrants(Lead: Raj Thackeray
Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh on Tuesday appealed to the Central Government to step in and stop the violence being perpetrated by activists of the regional Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in parts of Maharashtra, including in Pune and Nasik. ANI
Ashes of Beatles guru Mahesh Yogi immersed in Allahabad
The ashes of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Indian mystic and Beatles guru, were immersed at the Sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, here on Tuesday. ANI
Lucknow zoo celebrates a Chimpanzees birthday
Officials at a Lucknow zoo were unusually delighted this Monday, as they celebrated a 16-year-old chimpanzees birthday here. ANI
First Muslim Indian Kashmiri soldier to receive gallantry award
Abdul Hamid Chara has become the first Muslim soldier in Kashmir to be (posthumously) awarded the countrys third highest gallantry award, the Shaurya Chakra, for his courageous effort in eliminating two terrorists in an operation. ANI
Meet Kochi man, a blackboard-chalk carving expert
A native of Mattanchery in Kochi has developed a unique art of carving sculptures out of blackboard chalks using a pin. ANI
Holi celebrations begin in advance in Mathura
The city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh has commenced celebrations connected with the Festival of Colours, Holi, more than a month in advance with the spring festival of Basant Panchami. ANI
Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwary decides to leave Mumbai, following house ransack
Popular Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwary has decided to leave the city after his home was ransacked by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists, who are leading a campaign on Maharashtra for Maharashtrians and throw out the North Indians. ANI
A voluntary warden of migratory birds in Uttar Pradesh
Setting a unique example of care for birds, a man in Uttar Pradesh has been deploying many armed guards for past one decade to protect migratory birds that arrive at his piece of land which has a pond surrounded by trees. ANI
Chidambaram to public sector banks: Ensure credit flows to home, consumer durable sectors
Union Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram has asked state-run banks to ensure that productive sectors of the economy are not starved of credit and to ensure credit flow to the home and consumer durables sectors, which haveitnessed some slowdown in recent months. ANI
Russia to build additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam (Lead: Russian PM visit)
Russia on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to build additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu under an agreement for which negotiations have been completed. ANI
Technology, innovation are major focus areas for knowledge management: Ashwani Kumar
Minister of State for Industry Dr. Ashwani Kumar today said that technology and innovation have been identified as the two major focus areas for knowledge management. ANI
Play enacted to spread awareness on bird flu in Manipur
Theatre artistes are adding to the States efforts to create mass awareness for the prevention of bird flu in Manipur. ANI
Bhopal laboratory confirms culling of 37.96 lakh birds
The High Security Animal Disease Laboratory in Bhopal today said that so far 37.96 lak birds have been culled across the country, including West Bengal, and added that samples of bird flu had not tested positive as yet. ANI
Nath welcomes revised draft modalities text on agriculture and NAMA
Commerce and Industry MInister Kamal Nath today welcomed the Revised Draft Modalities texts on Agriculture and NAMA, which had been brought out in Geneva on February 8. ANI
India, Netherlands ink shipping sector MoU
India and Netherlands signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) here today in the various areas concerning shipping and port sectors. ANI
MNS workers on rampage in Nasik
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists indulged in acts of violence in Nasik today, few hours after the party had announced that their chief, Raj Thackeray, would not seek anticipatory bail ahead of his impending arrest. ANI
India-Africa ties set to be redefined
Recognising the immense opportunities for cooperation with Africa, India is set to redefine its relations with the 54-nation continent by enhancing engagement, particularly in the economic field. ANI
Russia to build additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam
Russia on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to build additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu under an agreement for which negotiations have been completed. ANI
India to facilitate greater private participation in defence production
To facilitate greater private sector participation in the area of defence goods production, there is a proposal in the procurement policy for 2008 to fine tune the offset policy, said Secretary of Defence Production Pradeep Kumar in the capital today. ANI
ABC of learning starts on Sarswati Puja
Though Sarswati Puja festival is marked in praise of Goddess of knowledge with deep fervour in many parts of the country, it holds its special significance in Bihar, especially for kids. ANI
Dolphins find a home in Chambal sanctuary
The national Chambal Sanctuary in Uttar Pradeshs Etawah District is a safe haven for dolphins breeding. ANI
Road rage killing sparks violence in Bihar
Residents of Patna have come out on the streets to protest against a road accident that claimed one life. ANI
Electric two-wheelers in Kerala
With the entry of high power electric scooters, Kerala is hopeful of reducing the air pollution-causing emissions by automobiles. ANI
India hands over three Pakistani soldiers
Indian security forces handed over three Pakistani army personnel who inadvertently entered Indian territory on Monday. ANI
Chandigarh film festival attracts moviemakers and academicians
The second edition of the Chandigarh Film Festival was a spectacular abundance of films. ANI
Winter carnival in Manali
A five-day long winter carnival is underway at Manu Rangshala here with winter sports stealing the show at the festival. ANI
Russian PM Zubkov meets Pranab Mukherjee, Chidambaram (Lead: Russian PM)
Russian Prime Minister Victor A Zubkov on Tuesday met External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram. ANI
93 Mumbai blasts case: SC rejects bail plea of Rubina and Yusuf Memon
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Rubina and Yusuf Memon in connection with 1993 Mumbai blasts case. ANI
Raj Thackeray will not seek anticipatory bail, says MNS spokesman (Laed: Raj Thackeray)
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Tuesday said that its chief Raj Thackeray, who is likely to be arrested by Mumbai police for inciting violence in the city, will not seek an anticipatory bail. ANI
Punjabi festival in Delhi recreates Punjab of yore
Fairs and festivals have always played a major role in enabling people to revisit their culture besides conserving traditions and dialects. This was visible here recently during a three-day Punjabi festival in the capital. ANI
India, Maldives will jointly tackle extremism, fundamentalism: Pratibha Patil
President Pratibha Patil has said that India and Maldives will jointly tackle extremism and fundamentalism. ANI
Temperature plummeted to minus 10 degrees Celsius in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is still reeling under intense cold wave conditions with certain areas recording minus 10 degrees Celsius temperature. ANI
Assam Panchayat elections re-polling today
The re-polling for the first phase of Panchayat elections in Assam is underway. ANI
Raj Thackeray likely to be arrested today
Mumbai police is likely to arrest Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray today for allegedly disturbing harmony among different communities in the city. ANI
Russian PM Zubkov to meet Pranab Mukherjee today
Russian Prime Minister Victor A Zubkov will meet External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee here today to explore ways for further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. ANI
Antony to visit DRDO labs in Bangalore today
Defence Minister A K Antony will visit Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories here today. ANI
Conference of forest secretaries, conservators and wildlife wardens to begin today
Forest Secretaries and officials of Forest Departments from all over the country will meet here today to discuss issues relating forest areas, management of protected areas, man-animal conflicts, and other forest and wildlife related issues. ANI
Ryan Institute for Market Driven Education (RIMDE) and WIDE World - Harvard Graduate School of Education Collaborate to Offer Online Course on Multiple Intelligences
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Ryan Institute for Market Driven Education (RIMDE) and WIDE World - Harvard Graduate School of Education Collaborate to Offer Online Course on Multiple Intelligences
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WNS Takes First Step towards Becoming a Carbon-Neutral Company
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Maaza - Indias Largest Selling Juice Drink Brand All Set To Enhance Its Market Leadership
Launches Bina Guthli Wala Aam Integrated Communication Initiative for the summer of 2008 Integral PR
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