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Empire State bldg to be lit green on occassion of Eid
Thursday, October 11, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs
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The Empire State Building which is a popular landmark in New York will be lit green from Friday to Sunday in celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Till date, the world famous building has been lit in traditional colours only on the occasion of Christmas and the Jewish festival Hannukah. However, this year onwards the monument will be lit green to celebrate Eid.
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Che's legacy lives on
Tuesday, October 09, 2007 sify.com
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On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of guerrilla leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara's capture and killing in Bolivia, thousands of Cubans gathered in a memorial rally in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara. The ceremony was held on Monday at the mausoleum where Guevara's remains were placed.
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BJP to sue Karunanidhi
Monday, October 08, 2007 sify.com
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Politics
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The Bharatiya Janata Party said that it would sue the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for his remarks against Lord Ram. The Minister had made controversial remarks against Lord Ram while defending the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project.
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Deforestation responsible for severe flooding : Study
Monday, October 08, 2007 sify.com
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Environment
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Researchers studying the links between native forest cover and flooding during the 1990s in 56 developing countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, have found that nearly 1Lakh people in the developing world were killed, and another 320 million displaced by floods, over a period of 10 years. The scientists said that deforestation is primarily responsible for the increase in the frequency an
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US miltary 'buys' peace in Iraq
Monday, October 08, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs
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According to a media report, the US military is paying tribal leaders in Iraq to secure their loyalty and ensure peace. However critics are of the opinion, that empowering local strongmen is resulting in the creation of a warlord state with tribal and religious leaders operating independently and at times, unconstitutionally.
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3,000 workers trapped in gold mine : S Africa
Thursday, October 04, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs
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Almost 3000 miners were trapped more than a mile underground when a column of water pipes fell down on an elevator shaft causing extensive damages in a mine in South Africa. The company and union officials of the Harmony Gold Mining Co. said that there were no injuries and there was no immediate danger to any of the workers.
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Such a long journey for Rahul Gandhi
Thursday, October 04, 2007 sify.com
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Politics
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Although Rahul Gandhi is diligently performing his role as Congress general secretary, insiders and political analysts are of the opinion that he will face great challenges in achieving his objective of rejuvenating the party.According to sources within the Congress, the Gandhi family charisma is still a powerful factor, yet they point out that the times are different and the party is now a pale s
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Rahul-Gandhi
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Delhi HC dismisses plea for compulsory singing of anthem
Thursday, October 04, 2007 sify.com
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Legal
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A bench headed by Justice T S Thakur of the Delhi High Court dismissed a public suit seeking a government direction to the effect that singing of the national anthem should be made mandatory in all public offices in morning in a bid to imbibe patriotism among government employees.
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Patriotism
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Family awaits return of Major's body
Thursday, October 04, 2007 sify.com
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Cities
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Major K P Vinay who was killed in a gun battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday was about to get married. Last week he had called up his father to ask for a few more invitation cards to distribute among his friends. Now his family awaits the return of his body - which will be flown in from Srinagar - for the last rites.
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Last-Rites
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Sensex gains 1.69%
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 sify.com
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Stock market
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The Sensex had almost touched the 18,000 mark when it rose to 17,953.07 this morning. It plunged to 17,288.41 this afternoon, netting a loss of around 40 points following a severe bout of profit taking in frontline stocks. On account of strong buying in several blue chips, the index regained some lost points and rose to 17,622.13, thus gaining 1.69% or 293.51 points over its previous closing figur
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