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Kalka-Shimla toy train gets world heritage status |
| The 105 years old narrow gauge Kalka-Shimla train gets the status of World Heritage. This status, given by UNESCO, will encourage tourism in the Himachal Pradesh. |
| Date: 2008-07-20 13:50:08 - Added by: admin |
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Insomnia time |
| Among the top English rock bands in Kolkata, Insomnia is a musical team to be reckoned with. Formed in 1999, the band comprises seven young individuals who are well-known for their unique music, stage performances and bilingual repertoire. In a candid interview with ILK Insomnia talks about its music, journey and future plans. |
| Date: 2008-07-19 17:44:55 - Added by: admin |
| Views: 1716 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3 |
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Premature melting of Amaranth Shrine affects local economy |
| Premature melting of the holy ice stalagmite at the Amarnath cave shrine has caused a sharp fall in number of pilgrims who visit the site. This has hit the local economy quite hard. The holy ice stalagmite reaches its peak height during the summer season and its untimely shrinkage has disappointed a number of pilgrims. |
| Date: 2008-07-19 15:03:30 - Added by: admin |
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First look at Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Fashion’ |
| Madhur Bhandarkar revealed his forthcoming film, ‘Fashion’ at an event in Mumbai. The film stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Arbaaz Khan, Neil Nitin Mukesh and fashion designer Manish Malhotra among others. |
| Date: 2008-07-19 13:45:50 - Added by: admin |
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Volkswagen’s Jetta sedan launched |
| Much to the delight of fast car lovers, the world’s fourth-largest car-maker, Volkswagen, launched its Jetta sedan in Mumbai on Wednesday. Besides having other bigger plans, the company expects to make 200 cars a month. |
| Date: 2008-07-19 13:38:47 - Added by: admin |
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Kashmir's Hangul faces extinction |
| The Kashmir stag locally known as Hangul are facing a threat due to the gradual destruction of its natural habitation. Owning to deforestation, excessive livestock grazing and frequent forest fires, the endangered species is facing extinction. Wildlife officials inform that Hangul which is found only in Kashmir, has only 160 animals in existence as per a preliminary census. |
| Date: 2008-07-18 18:42:42 - Added by: admin |
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Karat calls UPA a sinking ship |
| Though the Communists have withdrawn support from the UPA government, the tussle between the Congress and the Left continues. While addressing a public meeting at Chennai, CPM chief Prakash Karat termed the government a sinking ship and accused the Congress for constantly deceiving the Left Front. |
| Date: 2008-07-18 18:38:30 - Added by: admin |
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Kolkatans’ take on price rise |
| The common man’s life is becoming difficult by the day. Inflation touched 11.89 percent in the week ended 28th June, 2008. The rising price of vegetables, pulses, cooking oil has made survival difficult for people with meager or fixed income. Kolkatans’ speak on this issue… |
| Date: 2008-07-17 18:07:24 - Added by: admin |
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Somnath holds out, Left firm about resignation |
| With the Left joining hands with the Bahujan Samaj Party, Samajwadi Party leaders have appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to remain in his post. They have asked the Speaker not to consider resigning because his party, the CPI-M, is sending feelers to him. The Left leadership, however, remains firm that Chatterjee should resign. Chatterjee has opted to wait and has also questioned the Left's decision to join the BJP in defeating the vote of confidence sought by the UPA Government. |
| Date: 2008-07-17 17:50:02 - Added by: admin |
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Ranbir in Rishi's style |
| After a series of box office flops, Yash Raj Films is pinning its hopes on the much awaited ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. The music album of the movie is already making waves and the show stealer is undoubtedly the title track. But the most intriguing factor of the movie is the presentation of Ranbir on the lines of his father Rishi Kapoor. Bachna Ae Hasino is a hit song from one of Rishi Kapoor’s films. |
| Date: 2008-07-17 17:16:29 - Added by: admin |
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