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India witnesses world’s largest street light replacement programme

India witnesses world’s largest street light replacement programme

January 9, 2017

As global bodies on energy efficiency discuss imperative measures to make an impact on the carbon footprint, India is set to witness the world's largest street light replacement programme (SLNP), today.

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Dangal Review: Was it really the best film of 2016?

Dangal Review: Was it really the best film of 2016?

December 29, 2016

While the massive buzz generated by the Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal keeps the queues growing outside theatres, the Christmas release is far from the best Bollywood has had to offer this year. Though a blockbuster in making, the film is critically mediocre.

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20,000 NGO licenses cancelled in India

20,000 NGO licenses cancelled in India

December 28, 2016

A year ago, the Indian government became compulsively vigilant on foreign funds procured by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and now, out of the 33,000 NGOs in the country, 20,000 have their licences cancelled for violation of laws.

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Industrial visits in Bengaluru planned for PBD delegates

Industrial visits in Bengaluru planned for PBD delegates

December 28, 2016

Industrial site visits are available for delegates of PBD 2017, offering an insight for the Indian diaspora into the blossoming IT, biotech and aerospace industry, among others.

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A diverse travel in Karnataka

A diverse travel in Karnataka

December 20, 2016

Karnataka, a state on the western coast of south India is home to a wide variety of options for travellers. Delegates from across the world head to Karnataka for the PBD 2017, get a chance to explore these destinations in the state.

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Paris enforces pollution diminution measures

Paris enforces pollution diminution measures

December 15, 2016

Just like New Delhi, Paris has also been witnessing a severe rise in pollution levels lately. The French authorities have effectuated a series of action plans aimed at tackling air pollution in Paris, which can be an inspiring event for the Indian capital.

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The legend of Jayalalithaa

The legend of Jayalalithaa

December 6, 2016

Jayalaltihaa Jayaram, 68, the actress-turned-politician who held the chief minister's office for four terms in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, died on December 5, suffering a cardiac arrest.

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New Delhi set to implement action plan to fight pollution

New Delhi set to implement action plan to fight pollution

December 3, 2016

After New Delhi witnessed severe rising pollution levels this year, the Supreme Court of India showed a green signal Friday for taking forward an action plan aimed at establishing measures to tackle air pollution in the capital.

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NGT issues disposable plastic ban in Delhi NCR

NGT issues disposable plastic ban in Delhi NCR

December 3, 2016

Alongside recommendations for green waste management practices, the National Green Tribunal on Friday banned the use of disposable plastic in Delhi NCR from next year.

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Elephant Sanctuaries

Elephant Sanctuaries

December 1, 2016

For centuries, these gigantic beasts have been man’s companions in war and peace. Displaying valour on battlefields and bearing burden on farmlands, worshipped in temples and tamed in circuses — elephants are truly multifaceted. They have been widely featured in literature, cinema and politics as well. They have made their way from the wild to […]

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