India is a role model in area of space applications: ISRO chief
Sat 23 Jun, 2012
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Chief of the Indian Space Research Organization, K. Radhakrishnan has said that India has emerged as a role model for the whole world in the area of space applications due to innovation, which is also the key driver of sustained growth in an organization.
Tripura: Voting begins for assembly elections
Thu 14 Feb, 2013
ANI 1:37 | 12 views
Voting for Tripura 2013 Assembly elections today began amid tight security at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm. Over 23 lakh voters will cast their votes to decide the fate of 249 candidates, including 15 women, in the polls. Nearly half of the 23,55,446 voters are women and out of 60 seats, 20 are reserved for tribals and 10 for the Scheduled Castes. The main contest here is between the Left Front and its allies, and the Congress and its partners. The CPI-M, the dominant partner in the Left Front, is cont
Floriculture replacing opium as viable option for farmers in Jharkhand's Chatra district
Thu 14 Feb, 2013
ANI 1:38 | 7 views
Floriculture is proving to be a boon for farmers of Gidhaur village in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit Chatra District. Earlier, farmers in the village were forcibly cultivating opium to earn high profits so that they could meet the extortion demands of the rebels operating in the area. But with the increase in security situation, the area has witnessed a change. The farmers have now given up illegal practice of opium cultivation and are taking keen interest in floriculture. Growing flowers like marigold is helping
Former Maldives Prez Nasheed takes refuge in Indian Embassy in Male
Wed 13 Feb, 2013
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Former President of Maldives, Mohammed Nasheed took refuge inside the Indian High Commission in Male today, after a court issued an arrest warrant against him. The anti-riot police have set up barricades around the High Commission area, soon after the arrest warrant was issued against him after he failed to turn up for a hearing. Nasheed has been accused of abusing his power by ordering the arrest of a senior judge during his tenure. The case centers around Nasheed's decision in January 2012 to send the mi
Ayushmann, Ileana and Richa Chadda unveil Filmfare cover
Wed 13 Feb, 2013
ANI 2:12 | 4 views
Filmfare award winners Ayushmann Khurrana, Ileana D'Cruz, Richa Chadda and Sujoy Ghosh unveiled Filmfare's special awards issue in Mumbai yesterday. Richa Chadda won the Filmfare award for her role in Gangs of Wasseypur. She looked hot in an off-white and black tunic. Ileana D'Cruz of "Barfi" fame, who was also present at the launch, looked gorgeous in her black gown. And, here comes our very own Punjabi guy, Ayushmann Khurana, who entertained us with his debut "Vicky Donor" last year. He looked dashing as
Valentine's Day brings joy for lovers as well as traders
Wed 13 Feb, 2013
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Traders in Visakhapatnam rejoiced as customers made a beeline to purchase gift items including diamond jewellery ahead of Valentine's Day, the day of love. Valentine's Day is celebrated all across the world to celebrate love. This day not only gives joy to the people who are in love, but also to the traders who make a quick buck and double their sales. Cashing in on the trend, gift shops are filled to the brim with personalised gifts like stuffed toys, imitation jewellery, heart shaped pillows and cards.
Finmeccanica chopper deal to be scrapped if charges proven: Antony
Wed 13 Feb, 2013
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony, who has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged scam in a Rs. 3600 crore defence helicopter deal with an Italian firm, today, said that strongest action will be taken against those found guilty under the integrity clause. Asserting that the government will not tolerate any form of corruption, Antony said that India will blacklist Finmeccanica SpA(SIFI.MI) and cancel its deal to buy 12 helicopters from the Italian defence group if allegations of b
If govt wishes to arrest me, I am ready: Yasin Malik
Wed 13 Feb, 2013
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front ( JKLF) chief Yasin Malik has said that if the government of India wants to cancel his passport and arrest him for sharing dais with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Hafiz Saeed, he is ready for that. However, Yasin Malik clarified that no one was invited to the meeting and the people from different walks of life had gathered there to mourn Afzal's hanging. Malik also called Afzal Guru's hanging a judicial murder carried out with an eye to next year's elections.