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    Keralites all over world celebrates Onam

    The colourful harvest festival Thiruvonam is being celebrated by Keralites living all over the world today. Special prayers in temples, laying of multi-colour floral carpets called athappookkalam, buying new clothes and enjoying elaborate traditional feast with family members are some of the highlights of Onam celebrations noted for its secular ethos. “Onam season especially Thiruvonam […]

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    India, Bangladesh resolve land boundary issues

    India and Bangladesh on Tuesday resolved the outstanding land boundary demarcation issue affecting the two nations for the past 40 years. During his visit, India and Bangladesh put the bilateral ties in a new trajectory through signing of deals in a range of sectors including extradition of sentenced persons, connectivity, power, exchange of enclaves and […]

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    ULFA signs peace pact with govt; promises no more violence

    In its effort to bring lasting peace in Assam, the government on Saturday signed an agreement with the banned ULFA to end violence in the troubled northeastern state and set the ball rolling for peace talks. The Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, signed by the representatives of central and Assam governments and ULFA, will ensure […]

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    Bhattarai sworn in as new Nepal PM

    Maoist ideologue Baburam Bhattarai sworn in as Nepal’s new Prime Minister, a day after he was elected by the Constituent Assembly with crucial support of the Madhesi front. The Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar ascends to the post at a crucial time in Nepal and in his capacity will assume the responsibility of steering the politically-divided […]

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    PM urges scientific community to enhance safety of nuclear reactors

    Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has called upon the scientific community to enhance the safety of nuclear reactors and ensure the highest safety standards on the use of nuclear energy. Addressing the closing ceremony of Diamond Jubilee year of the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics in Kolkata last evening, Dr. Singh said the nuclear energy […]

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    Sexual harassment complaint from female news readers of DDK T’puram

    Special Correspondent It is shocking that women workers are sexually harassed even in a State run media institution like Doordarshan.  Recently,  women news readers of Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), Thiruvananthapuram,   submitted a written complaint to their department head alleging repeated sexual harassment from a male employee of the Kendra. Unfortunately action is still not taken against […]

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    Food inflation surges to 9.90 %; Efforts on to control price rise: Centre

    Food inflation surged to a four-and-half month high of 9.90 per cent during the week ended July 30 on the back of costlier onions, fruits, vegetables and protein-based items. Food inflation, as measured by Wholesale Price Index (WPI), had stood at 8.04 per cent in the previous week. The rate of price rise in food […]

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    S & P downgrades US’ AAA credit rating

    In an unprecedented move, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the US governments ‘AAA’ sovereign credit rating – a development which raises concerns that investors will lose confidence in its economy. “We have lowered our long-term sovereign credit rating on the United States of America to ‘AA+’ from ‘AAA’ and affirmed the ‘A-1+’ short-term rating. “We have […]

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    Parliament rocked by diverse issues – rising prices to Kasab

    A torrent of issues ranging from price rise to demand for dismissal of Mayawati government and immediate execution of Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru drowned the second day of the Monsoon session of Parliament on Tuesday. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day at 1400 hrs after two earlier adjournments […]

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    How safe are our women?

    By Suresh Unnithan In India every three minutes a case of violence against woman is registered. Every 29th minute a woman is raped.  Every day 50 cases of dowry related violence are reported.  We may feel ashamed to know that these hostilities against the weaker sex is happening in a country where worshipping women is part […]

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    2. Skill India Digital Hub Empowering Youths in India

    3. Istituto Marangoni Announces The Opening Of Its Higher Training Institute In Riyadh, In Partnership With The Fashion Commission

    4. Anytime Fitness Expands Presence with the opening of its 11th Club in Gurgaon

    1. GQ India Proudly Celebrates A Decade Of Recognizing And Honouring The Most Influential Young Indians Of 2024

    2. Istituto Marangoni Announces The Opening Of Its Higher Training Institute In Riyadh, In Partnership With The Fashion Commission

    3. Kaveri Unveils SS24 Collection: Paint Me a Picture – A Celebration of Art Through Fashion

    4. Elevate Your Summer Style with OG&Co’s Sustainable Luxury Fashion Extravaganza

    1. Anytime Fitness Expands Presence with the opening of its 11th Club in Gurgaon

    2. Unlocking the Role of Nutritional Snacks in Boosting Immunity and Family Well-being

    3. HearClear set to penetrate deeper into the country with the launch of new clinics in Jaipur and Bangalore

    4. Chaulaz Introduces Exquisite Jewellery Collection Brimming With Jewels

    1. Mumbai Comic Con Wraps Up with a Bang, A Celebration of Pop Culture and More

    2. Gallery West End Presents: Détente: A Haven of Artistic Rhapsody

    3. World Heritage Day with Life n Colors: Revitalizing Art and Culture Through Stunning Wallpaper Designs

    4. Reflektionz, a Cultural Fest for Intercollegiate Optometry, Brings Together 355 Students

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