News – India & You
Actress Madhuri Dixit Launches MAA, “Mother’s ...
August 12, 2016
“MAA-Mother’s Absolute Affection”, is an initiative by the Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), that is supported by UNICEF (United Nations Children's Emergency Fund) and by legendary Indian actress Madhuri Dixit.
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Uttarakhand’s efforts to procure the miracle her...
August 11, 2016
Despite the fact that the ages old search for the herb has failed to reveal any results, #Uttarakhand government has decided to bestow an amount of INR 250 million (EUR 3.3 million) to search the #Himalayas for the magical herb, #Sanjeevani Booti, which is supposed to have unique...
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5 things to do in Udaipur
August 11, 2016
Udaipur, fondly known as the city of lakes, is a popular tourist destination in the state of Rajasthan in North-West India. The former capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar is a delight for history, architecture, nature and food lovers. Not only tourists, but the place is also a...
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Kolkata : Paris of the East
August 11, 2016
Same work, same desk and same city, a routine can get monotonous. No matter where you live, be it in India or abroad, an escapade is always needed, especially during summer. Many dream of beaches, mountains, parties etc., but if you are someone looking at a dip into a cultural fe...
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India bans some selfies during Independence Day we...
August 11, 2016
A selfie ban order was issued by the Tourism Ministry on Wednesday as part of security measures being implemented for the Independence Day celebrations.
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Poor road infrastructure
August 2, 2016
The problem of poorly constructed roads is long engraved in India, not only in the rural areas but the issue concerns urban population alike. Potholes, roads under construction, poorly concreted speed breakers and down-and-out drainage system on the roads are a cause of increasin...
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Indian Human rights activist to end the longest hu...
July 27, 2016
Most Indians may not know her. Having refused food and water since November 2, 2000, Sharmila is all set to end her hunger strike on 9th August this year and plans to contest polls inthe North East India state of Manipur, her home state.
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Why Google India dedicated its doodle to Indian si...
July 25, 2016
It is the 93rd birth anniversary of the Indian legendary Bollywood Hindi movie singer Mukesh who died in 1976. His unique style of singing has earned him the title a man with golden voice and Google India honoured this legend by a doodle on its home page.
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Raising questions on women’s dignity
July 22, 2016
A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh calls a former chief minister and leader of the BSP ‘worse than a prostitute’ raising a storm in the Parliament. But, lost in the noise was the nature of the insult and the position of women in India. As elections approach in the largest state of...
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Torrential rain leads to mishap in Uttarakhand
July 21, 2016
Incessant rains are causing ruinous damages in the Northern Indian State of Uttarakhand, leading to an upsurge in casualties. Numerous landslides have been reported, which caused over 300 arterial roads and highways to be closed.
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