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Devendra Jhajharia: The leading light for India at Paralympics 2016
September 14, 2016
Indian Paralympics star Devendra Jhajharia won a gold medal in Javelin throw for a second time, and broke the world record in the process. The winner of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, had a rather tough start in life.
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From tracks to varsities, Indians break new grounds
September 8, 2016
#Malvika Joshi, a home-schooled teen from #Mumbai, #Maharashtra, secured a place in B.Sc. degree program at #Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In another notable event, a #centenarian runner from India, #Man Kaur, won the 100-meter sprint at the #Americas Masters Games...
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Crimes against women in India slightly decline
September 1, 2016
The percentage of criminal cases against women in India declined in 2015 on a yearly basis, but still, approximately 95 women are raped in the country every day, which is a huge cause of concern for women safety.
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India’s tuberculosis problem worse than previously assumed, says study
August 26, 2016
India has about two to three times higher number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) than current official estimates show, a new study published on Thursday in the Lancet Journal suggests.
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Deadly fire in Hauz Khas Village, a popular touristic spot in New Delhi
August 25, 2016
An Indian real estate professional lost his life and a French student suffered burns yesterday, when an immediate fire caught up his house in Hauz Khas Village in South Delhi, India. The area is famous amongst tourists because of trendy restaurants, art galleries and boutiques, b...
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Kamal Haasan to be made Knight of Arts and letters by France
August 23, 2016
Kamal Haasan, a 61 year old actor from South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, will become the second Tamil star after thespian Sivaji Ganesan to be made the Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres ( Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of the highest civilian distinction by...
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Delhi government aims at establishing 42 Eco-forests
August 20, 2016
Aiming to increase green cover area in the Indian capital, the Delhi government is working on the development of 42 city forests in the city.
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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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Country liquor from Goa now to be a ‘heritage spirit’
August 10, 2016
Traditional, hand-crafted drink Feni is to India what champagne is to France and it is now to become a ‘heritage spirit’ and not be limited to the title ‘country liquor’ from Goa.
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Goods and Services Tax bill in India gets a go-ahead
August 10, 2016
Ever since the first proposal of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill in India in 2005, there has been a lot of delay and amendments. But after years of revisions, after the Bill was passed by Indian Parliament, it finally gives way to make all transactions liable to a unified t...
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Lose weight, naturally
August 3, 2016
The ancient medical science, Ayurveda, is best suited for modern, hectic lifestyles and the weight loss measures it suggests, come handy to many.
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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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