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It happens: Northeast Trade Fair

Assam, Jan 10 (ANI): Officials in India's northeastern Assam organised a trade fair, an initiative to encourage budding entrepreneurs and craftsmen to boost business and commerce in the province. Small businessmen and craftsmen from across the country assembled at the trade fair held in Jorhat district on Wednesday. Some traders came from neighbouring Bangladesh with the motive of showcasing their local skills in textiles. However, the main attraction at the trade fair was an E-Rickshaw (Tuk-tuk) that operated fully on battery. Jan 10, 2014
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It happens: Silk Exhibition

Visakhapatnam, Jan 10 (ANI): Businessmen held a colourful seven day silk expo in port city of Visakhapatnam on Saturday organised by the Silk Mark Organisation of India to boost the sales of the famed traditional south silk, also aiming at benefiting the weavers. The exhibition is expected to showcase the entire range of pure silk fabric from remote weaving clusters of India under one roof, which will have 64 participants from over 17 states across the country. From muted shades to bright hues, the expo offers a wholesome shopping experience. Indians have a flair for silk fabric and is widely used by designers for traditional as well as contemporary dresses. About 97 percent of the raw silk is produced in five major states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir. Jan 10, 2014
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It happens: Birth Anniversary celebrations of Sikh's tenth guru

Patna, Jan 10 (ANI): Devotees from the Sikh community revelled in festive spirit, as thousands thronged Sikh house of worship, gurdwaras, across India on Tuesday to mark the 346th birth anniversary of their tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Despite the bone chilling cold, devout Sikhs gathered at Takhat Patna Sahib in Patna city of India's eastern Bihar state to seek blessings from Guru Gobind Singh, where the tenth Sikh Guru was born in 1666. Every year, thousands of Sikh devotees from across the world also throng the most revered site, the Golden Temple, also known as Harminder Sahib in Amritsar city of northern Punjab province. Devout Sikhs were seen taking bath in the holy pond in the temple premises and offered prayers before the holy book. A procession was also taken out which is marked by the carrying of the Holy Scripture 'Guru Granth Sahib' in a decorated chariot. In daredevil acts, to depict victory over evil, Sikh martial art forms like the 'Gatka' are also performed by trained professionals. Jan 10, 2014
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Akhilesh Yadav defends and justifies Saifai Mahotsav

Lucknow, Jan 10 (ANI): After the Samajwadi Party’s splurge on Saifai Mahotsav drew much criticism, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday defended himself and his party saying that whatever was possible for the state government, it has already done it for the Muzaffarnagar riot victims. Yadav added that it was sad that artists who don't know about Muzaffarnagar were asked about it. Jan 10, 2014
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Shinde tells CMs to be careful while arresting youth from minorities

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Friday said that he has asked all state Chief Ministers to be careful while arresting youth from the minority communities. Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he also clarified that by minorities, he didn't mean any specific religion, and his statement applied to youths of all minority communities. Jan 10, 2014
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BJP hits out at Shinde s remark on arrest of youth from minorities

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reacted strongly to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's comment that he has asked all state Chief Ministers to be careful while arresting youth from the minority communities. Talking to mediapersons, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar accused Shinde of pursuing a divisive agenda. He also said that criminals should not be identified on the basis of religion. Jan 10, 2014
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Narendra Modi tried and tested alternative, have ideas and experience

Chennai, Jan 10 (ANI): After endorsing Narendra Modi openly, Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Friday said that Modi is a tried and tested alternative against Congress and that he have ideas and experience. Bedi said that when Modi speaks it seems like others need schooling. Talking about the controversy it brought, she said that she is not a part of any political party and that her view is of an independent voter and for the nation. Jan 10, 2014
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Delhi HC rejects stay on LG order on nursery admissions norms

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): In a setback to private schools in Delhi, the High Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking stay on fresh nursery admission guidelines issued by the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. The petition was filed by Delhi School Association after Jung made some changes in nursery admission process and decided to put an end to the management quota following protests by parents. The petitioners argued that the order compromised the autonomy of private unaided schools in Delhi. The petitioners had questioned the power by which Jung issued guidelines for nursery admissions in Delhi. Jan 10, 2014
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The Irony of Being Poor in USA

There is a big irony in the way the census classifies the poor and, also the bitter truth of, the working middle class, who despite everything still fall under the threshold. Jan 10, 2014
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Congress out of race, BJP will fill space with 272 seats: Ananth Kumar

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): BJP leader Ananth Kumar on Friday said that Congress is not considered by the party as a competition and that it is out of the race and that BJP will fill the space with 272+ seats in upcoming polls. Kumar said that the party will start its ‘Modi for PM’ campaign from January 12 and BJP will come to power with majority. Jan 10, 2014
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