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Orange Festival of Adventure and Music 2016 aims at social change
December 21, 2016
The third edition of Orange Festival of Adventure and Music (OFAM), in the remote Dambuk village in Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India, is a unique event that positively impacts communities in the region.
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Destination wedding a new trend in India
December 13, 2016
Among all the places in India, Jaipur in Rajasthan, with its royal culture, has emerged as a preferred destination for a developing trend: destination wedding. The city offers a combination of festive ideas and venue choices in form of resorts like Heiwa Heaven.
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Reserve Bank of India leaves repo rate untouched
December 8, 2016
Much against the popular expectation, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday chose not cut the repo rate. It was left untouched at 6.25 pc.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa passes away
December 5, 2016
The health of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa has been critical since yesterday, causing fear and panic in the southern Indian state.
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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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Indian Army unit attacked in Jammu
December 1, 2016
Indian soldiers were killed in an attack by heavily-armed men in the most recent incident in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Child trafficking ring busted in West Bengal
November 29, 2016
Among a growing number of instances, a child trafficking racket was busted by local authorities in the state of West Bengal in India.
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Manipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of state
November 29, 2016
The annual Manipur Sangai Festival put on display the vibrant traditional performance art and sportive nature of the inhabitants of the north-eastern state.
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Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s death mourned in India
November 28, 2016
As Fidel Castro passed away on November 25, Indians too shared their emotions on his death.
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Indian classical stalwart M Balamurali Krishna passes away
November 24, 2016
Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna, the iconic Carnatic vocalist and musician, who was hailed for his creative skills, passed away in Chennai on November 22, at the age of 86.
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Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks
November 16, 2016
The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a six-day visit to India, strengthening ties between the two countries. With a large allocation of spending on defence and increasing focus on international security, it comes as no surprise that Indo...
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Indians among largest number of international students in the US
November 15, 2016
A large number of international students in the US are from India, and this number is increasing in large volumes, says Open Doors report.
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