Mumbai:Tuesday, May 15, 2012 The firebrand actress, the dhak dhak girl – Madhuri Dixit, who has ruled a million hearts with her infectious charm and elegant dancing for decades, turns 45 today. After having stayed in US for nine years post marriage, the actress returned to Mumbai recently. Apparently, she has chosen to get away from the hustle-bustle of the city on her special day and have a quiet celebration with her friends and acquaintances in Denver, US. Talking to ...
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NEW DELHI, May 14, 2012 The strike by Air India pilots entered the seventh day today, forcing the national carrier to cancel as many as fourteen of its international flights that caused inconvenience to hundreds of passengers. “As the pilots are not ready to call-off their strike and join work, we have cancelled 14 international flights from Delhi and Mumbai,” an Air India official said. The pilots, who are on strike since Tuesday, are not ready to relent from their stand ...
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Monday, May 14, 2012 Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone rang in her 31st birthday on the sets of her first Bollywood movie Jism 2 in Sri Lanka. "Happy Birthday Sunny! Sunny celebrates her birthday with the unit members in Sri Lanka," producer Mahesh Bhatt posted on Twitter. Her birthday was on Sunday. She cut a chocolate cake, which read "Happy Birthday Sunny". Sunny, whose real name is Karen Malhotra, came to India for Bigg Boss 5 last year. While she was a ...
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LUDHIANA, MAY 9:----- A five-member delegation of scientists from Scotland is on a two-day visit to the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) to have detailed deliberations on various aspects of solanaceous crops. The delegation members comprised Prof. Lesley Torrance, Ingo Hein, Ankush Prashar and Mark Taylor from The James Hutton Institute, Scotland and Prof. Alysow Tobin from University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom (UK). The delegates visited and interacted with the experts of Electron ...
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AHMEDABAD, May 2, 2012 Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi used the celebrations for the foundation day of the State to launch a virulent attack on the Congress, “reminding” the people that the party had opposed the formation of the State 52 years ago and had “caused bloodshed.” This being the Assembly elections year, Mr. Modi selected tribal-dominated Dahod for the official function to celebrate the formation of the State, apparently to woo the tribal voters considered to be ...
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LUDHIANA, APRIL 27:-- In view of frequent inquiries by farmers of the state about getting good seeds of improved varieties of paddy, the Director of Extension Education of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Dr. M. S. Gill informed that PAU has developed and released several improved varieties of rice for cultivation in the Punjab state. The farmers can purchase the seeds of paddy varieties from PAU Farmers’ Service Centre (FSC) from Monday to Saturday between 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The ...
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New Delhi, April 26, 2012 The election to fill the casual vacancy for Asia for the post of Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to be held on April 27. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. India's nominee is Justice Dalveer Bhandari of the Supreme Court and the Philippines has nominated Justice Florentino Feliciano. A keen contest is expected in the election to fill the casual vacancy following the resignation of Awn Shawkat ...
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Jalandhar, Apr 21:2012 A factory worker on Thursday, Apr 19, came out of debris after a factory building collapsed in Jalandhar, Punjab. Over dozens of people were trapped under the debris. Despite being trapped for three days, the survivor, Nitesh Kumar came out almost uninjured. Around 10 people have lost their lives, while 61 others have been rescued. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal visited the spot and announced that special safety audit should be carried on in all ...
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HYDERABAD, April 18, 2012 The stage is set for the first developmental flight test of Agni-V, India’s most potent strategic missile with a range of 5,000 km, from Wheeler Island, off the Odisha Coast this evening. The three-stage, solid propelled missile was taken to the launch pad in the early morning to conduct range readiness checks. It was later shifted to another shelter and the vehicle will be brought back to the launch pad a few hours before the launch. The Flight ...
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VATICAN CITY, April 17, 2012 Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a very Bavarian birthday on Monday, marking his 85 years with his brother, German bishops and a musical band from his native land. He began the day with a Mass in which he alluded to his own mortality, saying he would carry on his final years knowing that God was watching over him. “I am facing the final leg of the path of my life and I don't know what's ahead,” he said in his homily. “I know though that God's ...
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JERUSALEM, April 8, 2012 Thousands of Christians gathered near Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher for Holy Saturday and marched in processions brimming with tradition, taking turns to pray in the site where they believe Jesus was slain and buried. “This day is very important for us. It’s the waiting for the great celebration of the resurrection,” said Father Ibrahim Shomali, a Palestinian Christian priest from the nearby town of Beit Jala. Thousands marched ...
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CHENNAI, April 6, 2012 The 2012 edition of the annual India-U.S. naval exercise, ‘Malabar,' will be held in the Bay of Bengal from April 7. Frontline units from both navies will take part in the 10-day exercise, says an official release. The ‘harbour phase' will begin in Chennai, with both navies taking part in professional seminars. The ‘sea phase,' will encompass a wide spectrum of exercises, ranging from conventional war fight mission to asymmetric warfare. The focus ...
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Islamabad, March 20, 2012 Slain al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden’s family members, including his three widows, have been remanded in judicial custody for nine days by a Pakistani court. Bin Laden’s youngest wife, Yemeni national Amal Abdulfattah, and her five children were among those remanded in judicial custody yesterday. Abdulfattah was with bin Laden in a compound in Abbottabad where he was killed by U.S. special forces in May last year. Her brother Zakarya Ahmad ...
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Ludhiana 13/3/2012 International Women?s day was celebrated in Govt. College for Women,Ludhiana by the college women forum. Mrs. Gurminder Kaur, Principal of the college graced the occasion with her benign presence. Dr. Surinder Kaur Gill,Convenor of the Women Forum accorded a warm welcome to the worthy guest & highlighted the importance of women?s day. Speaking on the occasion the Principal congratulated & appreciated the efforts put in by the faculty members and the ...
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Ludhiana-07-Mar, 2012 Women are important and integral part of physical and economic strength of our society. Their vital contribution can develop more positive and new horizons in the society. These views were expressed by Dr. V. K. Taneja Vice Chancellor, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana in context of International Women’s Day. He was explaining the crucial role of women in livestock and agriculture sector with future perspective. Dr. Taneja said that ...
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Ludhiana, February 28: Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) organized a three days training on “Processing and Value addition of small millets”. Around ten participants from the states of U.P and Uttarakhand attended the programme, which included lectures, practical, hands on training and field visit. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. M.R. Manikantan, Course Director of the training proramme, informed that Government of India has allocated Rs. 300 ...
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Ludhiana 28th Feb. 2012, we are observing All India Bank Strike alongwith all the Central Trade Unions against anti-labour and anti-worker policies of the Government. On the strike day, we are going to hold a Rally/Demonstration at 10.00 A.M. in front of Canara Bank, Bharat Nagar Chowk, Ludhiana on the following points : • We support to 10 Point Charter of demands of the National Trade Union Convention. • We oppose Banking Law (Amendment) Bill and other reform measures. • We oppose ...
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Ludhiana, February 27: A valedictory function was organized at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) to mark the completion of five-day training on “Post Harvest Technology for Rural Catchments” for the participants from ATMA Vaishali, Bihar from February 21st to 25th. During this period, farmers were trained in post harvest management and value addition of fruits and vegetables, low cost storage of fruits and vegetables & preparation of ...
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LUDHIANA, FEBRUARY 27:------ A two-day farmer-scientist interface will be jointly organized by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) on February 28 at Borlaug Wheat Auditorium of the University. Mr S.C. Aggarwal, Chief Secretary, Punjab, will inaugurate the exhibition and chair the technical session on “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture.” Mr G.S. Sandhu, Financial Commissioner, ...
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New Delhi, January 26, 2012 An impressive display of armour and unmanned aerial vehicles recently added to India’s military prowess was on full display at the 63rd Republic Day parade on Thursday that also showcased the country’s rich heritage. The early morning chill did not deter people along the eight-km-parade route as they gathered on both sides of the majestic Rajpath, the country’s ceremonial boulevard facing the Raisina Hills, and cheered the contingents as ...
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