Uttar Pradesh
Ministry of Tourism includes new sites under PRASAD scheme
April 1, 2017
Government of India has launched the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme to identify and develop pilgrimage tourist destinations on the principles of high tourist visits, competitiveness and sustainability to enrich the religious tourism exper...
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Ayodhya Ram Temple issue back in Headlines
March 22, 2017
India's apex court has suggested out-of-court settlement in the Ram Temple issue. Can India find a solution to this dispute that has been raising its ugly head at regular intervals, ahead of every election, and polarising communities and causing communal riots?
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Ban against Triple Talaq Gains Momentum in India
March 19, 2017
Indian Muslim Women rise against the medieval practice of triple talaq.
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Les conséquences des dernières élections locales en Inde
March 16, 2017
Le Premier ministre indien Narendra Modi est sorti largement renforcé politiquement après la victoire très nette, annoncée le 11 mars dernier, de son parti, le Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), à l’élection régionale de l’Etat d’Uttar Pradesh (Nord). Le scrutin dans ...
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Assembly Election Results: Will BJP repay the faith of India?
March 14, 2017
Blasting his critics and smashing every political formation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demolished the Opposition’s rule in four states. Will Modi now deliver his promise of ’Achche Din’ (Good Times) for India’s poor? Or, will it be limited to political rhetoric?
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Holi 2017: Splash of Colours in Vrindavan
March 14, 2017
Holi, a celebration of colours, is a unique festival celebrated widely in India and among Indian diaspora abroad. A festival that marks the end of winter and onset of spring sees people embrace nature by submerging in colours. The festival also celebrates peace, happiness and tra...
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Pollsters Predict Hot Prospects for BJP
March 10, 2017
Five assembly election results on March 11 will hold the key to the future course of political developments in the coming weeks. Will BJP continue its victory run as predicted by the pollsters?
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Une manière originale de protéger les animaux dans le Nord de l’Inde
February 28, 2017
Il n’y a pas qu’en Europe que l’hiver a été rude … Cette année, dans le Nord de l’Inde, les températures sont aussi fortement descendues, passant souvent sous la barre des 0°C, ce qui n’est pas si fréquent ! Conséquence immédiate : les habitants de l’Etat...
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Uttar Pradesh revving up for Assembly Elections
January 18, 2017
Uttar Pradesh, an epicentre of tumultuous events that have shaped the history and politics of India, is reeling under the cold wave. Things promise to heat up with the forthcoming political battle next month, when the state goes to poll for 402 state assembly seats.
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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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Maharashtra Tourism to make Sarangkheda fair a global attraction
December 29, 2016
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) organised the Sarangkheda festival in order to boost tourism in Nandurbar. Held as one of the largest horse fairs in India, the festival witnesses the arrival of more than 2,000 horses.
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Indian government initiates a new push to skill development
December 20, 2016
As India prepares to take the mantle of skilled manpower sphere, aiming to provide the world with competent personnel, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has introduced a set of new initiatives to boost skill development in the country.
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