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Book lovers throng fair in Jaipur

Jaipur, November 13 (ANI): The National Book Fair attracted many avid readers in pink city of Jaipur. Visitors thronged the six-day fair, which started on Sunday (November 09), in large numbers and scanned through a plethora of books. According to the retailers, the demand of books by foreign authors surged at the fair and they sold around 60 to 70 percent foreign books. They also said that due to internet and kindle, people preferred e-books more nowadays. Over 160 stalls were set up in which 117 publications took part. Meanwhile, researchers and students preferred books of English writers due to more information and details. Readers said that in this internet age also, many of them preferred paperback or hard bound books. Nov 13, 2014
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Another 5 places less travelled

Our second video on the least visited wonders of the world, that you should visit, before it become crowded with tourists. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Travelbugshow Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunotravel A Ventuno Production : www.ventunotech.com Nov 13, 2014
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Manjhi clarifies controversial remark, says Tribals original residents of Bihar

Patna, Nov 13 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday clarified his controversial remark on residents of Bihar saying that the tribals are original residents of the state and rest all are outsiders who have settled in Bihar. He added that the history of outsiders can be known by historians. He also said that he is not considering the outsiders as foreigners, in fact he has accepted them as the residents who have been living in Bihar since long but are not originally tribals of Bihar. Nov 13, 2014
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BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says his life is based on 'photo oppurtunity'

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): The BJP has hit back at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi saying his entire life is based on photo opportunity. BJP leaders stated that Congress has committed grave mistakes due to which it has not been able to claim the position of opposition. Rahul Gandhi, during his address at the Congress event organized to mark the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, had taken a dig at the cleanliness drive launched by the BJP saying their party leaders sweep roads for photo opportunity and spread hatred. Nov 13, 2014
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India agrees with US on food stockpiling, clears way for WTO deal

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): India has reached an agreement with the United States on public stockpiling of food, Trade Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said on Thursday (November 13), paving the way for the implementation of a global trade facilitation deal that has been stalled for months. The proposals will be reviewed by the World Trade Organization's General Council, she added, expressing the hope that approval would clear the way for India to sign a protocol enabling implementation of the trade accord. Nov 13, 2014
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HRD Minister assures quality yet affordable education

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Union Education Minister Smriti Irani said that the Central government launched new schemes to provide quality yet affordable education to everyone. She also said that efforts to create global academic network was also. While speaking at the 'Higher Education Summit 2014' organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi on Thursday, Irani said the government initiated review for education regulatory organisations like University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AITEC) so that a holistic path could be designed to cater to needs of the future. Her ministry launched the 'Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds' (SWAYAM), a web portal where Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) will be available on all kinds of subjects. Irani also invited students and professors of foreign universities to India and take part in educational exchange programmes. Nov 13, 2014
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Congress will fight divisive forces who want to destroy Nehru's ideologies: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday while addressing the people at the Congress event organized to mark the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said that Congress will fight against all those divisive forces who intend to destroy Nehru's ideologies. She added that Nehru's ideologies are inspiration for every member of Congress and it will continue to inspire generations. She further said that Pandit Nehru fulfilled his responsibility of formation of new India with great enthusiasm and dedication. Nov 13, 2014
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Politicos on report that most madrasas don't preach jihadi ideas

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over intelligence agencies report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that said Madrasas with Indian teachers are not nurseries of jehad but those with staff from other countries are a potential hunting ground for terror groups. Nov 13, 2014
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