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Pranab Mukherjee and Rajnath Singh flags off 'Run for Unity' to mark Sardar Patel's birth anniversar

New Delhi/ Hyderabad, Oct 31 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday flagged off 'Run for Unity' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. The residents and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan, along with the President's Bodyguard, the army guard and the Delhi Police participated in the run. A Unity pledge was also administered by Omita Paul, secretary to the president, to all the staff members prior to the run. Meanwhile, Home Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off 'Run for Unity' in Hyderabad to mark the birth anniversary of Patel. He flagged off the run after paying tributes to Sardar Patel at his statue near assembly building. A large number of people, majority of them BJP workers, participated in the run. Oct 31, 2014
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Rajnath Singh addresses passing out parade at National Police Academy in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 31 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday addressed the passing out parade at National Police Academy in Hyderabad. Singh said that the ‘Dikshant Parade’ is being held in the academy after a gap of ten years on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. He added that credit of merging 562 princely states with India goes only to Sardar Patel. Speaking on cyber crime, Singh said that the impact of cyber crime is global and that Singh has directed his department to formulate an effective prevention strategy for cyber crime. Oct 31, 2014
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UK will never forget service of India's heroes during World War I: British Defence Secretary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said his country would never forget enormous service rendered by India's heroes while commemorating their contribution in the World War I under the United Kingdom's flag. Earlier, Fallon, who is on a day-long visit, paid homage to over a million Indian soldiers who fought World War I and laid a wreath at the war memorial at India Gate in New Delhi. The British Defence Secretary indirectly sought India's assistance to tackle ISIS. This year marks the centenary of World War I, which was fought between 1914 and 1918. Fallon will give to India 6 Victoria Cross that were won by soldiers in the war. Oct 31, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi administers unity pledge on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday administered unity pledge on the occasion of 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Modi administered pledge to thousands of people present to participate in 'Run for Unity' at Rajpath. Modi took pledge for unity in the nation. The government had earlier announced that it would observe the birth anniversary of Patel on October 31 every year as National Unity Day as a tribute to his efforts to unite India. Oct 31, 2014
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PM Modi advocates for unity in India on guidelines of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Delhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Modi said that the country which forgets its history can never make history and that India can never forget or divide its history. He also talked about Patel’s association with Mahatma Gandhi. Modi said that India is a country of unity and diversity and that is the strength of the nation. Further, he also paid respect to Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. Oct 31, 2014
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PM Modi flags off 'Run for Unity' to mark Sardar Vallabhai Patel's 139th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off 'Run for Unity' at Rajpath in New Delhi on the occasion of birth anniversary of independent India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Modi earlier arrived at Patel Chowk in the heart of Delhi, where he paid floral tributes to Patel on his 139th birth anniversary. Modi then administered Unity pledge to thousands of participants present at Rajpath addressing the participants of 'Run for Unity'. The government had announced that it would observe the birth anniversary of Patel on October 31 every year as National Unity Day as a tribute to his efforts to unite India. The PM tweeted early this morning, "I bow to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Sardar Patel's life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication and service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India." Oct 31, 2014
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Manipur artisans work towards preserving traditional handicrafts

Manipur, Oct 31 (ANI): Forty seven years old Longjam Hemolata Devi, a weaver from Kwakeithel Mayaikoibi Chabungbam Leikai, is one of the few artisans involved in making Shaphee Lanphee- a rare traditional handicraft of Manipur embroidered with meaningful motifs. Hemolata has been working with dedication to promote the Shaphee Lanphee craft for years. To preserve the age old craft, she provides training to some local women in order to carry forward the legacy. All together 20 women are currently learning the art of Saphee Lanphee under Hemolata"s guidance. This traditional handloom product is intricately designed with different meaningful patterns. Earlier it was used as "Mana Phee" - a reward by the kings to brave soldiers as a token of honour after winning a battle. Motifs of sun, stars, fish, spear, peacock, Buffalo horn, horse, and elephant are extensively used. Oct 31, 2014
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Two cups of Tea per day can keep risk of Ovarian Cancer away

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): There's some good news for ladies! A new study has shown that women, who drink two cups of tea a day, face one-third less risk of developing ovarian cancer.Compounds like tea and citrus fruits and juices contain flavonoids which are powerful compounds with strong disease-fighting properties therefore intake of foods high in flavonoids significantly lowers the risk of developing ovarian cancer. So a couple of cups of tea per day can not only bring down the stress level but also reduce the risk of developing the disease in ladies. Oct 31, 2014
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