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National cultural festival 'Maati Ke Rang' showcases India's rich cultural diversity in Nagaland

Nagaland, Feb 02 (ANI): Showcasing the cultural diversity of the country on a single platform! "Maati ke Rang", the five-day long cultural extravaganza that concluded recently in Dimapur city of Nagaland brought alive the vivid culture of India. More than 600 artists from all across the country performed during the event organized by the Ministry of Culture with an aim to bring together India's cultural diversity. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and other dignitaries attended the inaugural day function. Thematic pavilions (Aangans) were put up by different states showcasing their art, craft and food. Visitors relished the delicious cuisines of various states at the stalls. Artists also showed live demonstration of their work and got a chance to sell it directly to the costumers. The large crowd at the event has convinced the government to hold the future events in the northeast. Feb 2, 2015
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Thousands march for democracy in Hong Kong

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters take to the streets of Hong Kong for the first time since mass demonstrations shut down parts of the city for more than two months. Duration: 01:42 Feb 1, 2015
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Cameroonians march to support fight against Boko Haram

Hundreds of people marched in the streets of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon on Sunday, to show support for the military fight against extremist group Boko Hara in the north of the country. Duration: 01:02 Feb 1, 2015
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Iraqi Kurdistan tourism in tatters as IS war drags on

Billboards still read "Welcome to Arbil, 2014 Arab Tourism Capital," but most of the visitors Iraq's Kurdistan region welcomed last year were people made homeless by a jihadist offensive. Duration: 01:25 Feb 1, 2015
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Indian Army flags off cycle expedition in remembrance of Kashmir floods

Srinagar, Feb 01 (ANI): Indian Army organized a cycle expedition in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to commemorate joint efforts of army and locals in saving lives during devastating floods in the state last year. The cycle expedition 'Sailab se Salamati' was flagged off by General Officer Commanding of Kashmir based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha. Indian army spent almost three months to select participants for the expedition. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands of villages devastated by the worst flooding in decades in the Kashmir valley last year. The expedition en route to Delhi is aimed at spreading a positive message and highlighting the grit with which people survived the worst ever flood in the state's history. Feb 1, 2015
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Famous Surajkund fair kick starts in Haryana

Surajkund, Feb 01 (ANI): The famous Surajkund Mela (fair), which showcases variety of ethnically diverse handicrafts, handloom products and cuisines and has foreign nations participating, kick started in Haryana on Sunday (February 01). The 15-day fair is an annual event which reflects and promotes the rich and diverse cultural and artistic heritage of India. The 29th edition of the fair will see 18 countries taking part in it and has central state of Chhattisgarh as the theme state. Khattar inaugurated the fair along with Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh, in Faridabad. For the less-known and unknown artisans, be they from India or abroad, the Surajkund Mela provides an ideal platform to showcase their creative talents with lucrative commercial prospects. Visitors also get to see traditional cultural events, dance and folk music shows organized at the venue. This year Lebanon is the partner nation at the fair. Feb 1, 2015
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Delhi Polls: BJP targets AAP, says it is manipulating facts part 3

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at the Aam Aadmi Party. Sitharaman alleged that AAP manipulates facts while campaigning in Delhi. She counter questioned the party over women safety, CCTV camera and water billings. Feb 1, 2015
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Delhi Polls: BJP targets AAP, says it is manipulating facts part 2

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at the Aam Aadmi Party. Sitharaman alleged that AAP manipulates facts while campaigning in Delhi. She counter questioned the party over women safety, CCTV camera and water billings. Feb 1, 2015
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