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President Mukherjee addresses Budget Session in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament as the Budget Session in Lok Sabha began on Monday. Mukherjee said 'Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas' is the government's fundamental view. He appealed to all the Members of the Parliament to spend 50 percent of MPLAD fund on the 'Swachh Bharat' mission. The Budget Session contains 44 items of financial, legislative and non-legislative business. The first part of the Budget Session will continue till March 20 while the second part will commence after a month-long break from April 20 and conclude on May 8. The Rail Budget will be presented on February 26, Economic Survey on February 27 and General Budget on February 28. Feb 23, 2015
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Politicos react as Budget Session of Parliament begins, PM Modi asks for Opposition's co-operation

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday reacted as Budget Session of the Parliament began and Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the Opposition parties to co-operate with the government in the decision making policy. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the government will successfully execute the Budget Session. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that Opposition parties will not be cooperative regarding ordinance on land acquisition. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi, SP leader Naresh Aggarwal, RJD leader Jay Panda and NCP leader Tariq Anwar also held similar opinion. Feb 23, 2015
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A fashion expert's guide to the Oscars red carpet

Fashion may well rival film in many people's appreciation of the Oscars with celebrities being named winners and losers of the red carpet. According to a fashion expert on the ground, Sam Saboura, Feb 23, 2015
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Yellow dust from China blows into South Korea

TV AND WEB RESTRICTIONS~**NONE** The skyline of Seoul, South Korea as seen through the haze of a sandy yellow dust blowing in from China. The Korean Meteorological Association says the dust Feb 23, 2015
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Anna Hazare begins two-day protest against Land acquisition ordinance at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Social Activist Anna Hazare began his two day agitation against Land acquisition ordinance at Jantar Mantar on Monday. Terming the Narendra Modi-led government's Land Acquisition Bill as "anti-farmer" Hazare vowed to fight it. The move is bound to increase pressure on the present government which is keen on pushing the ordinance. Feb 23, 2015
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Corporate Espionage Case: Crime Branch lodges second FIR

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Monday said that the crime branch has registered a second FIR in the corporate espionage case which involves the coal and power ministry documents leakage. He added that the police have also arrested another petroleum ministry employee in this case. He further said that the crime branch itself is a specialized unit and that the crime branch by virtue of its structure and functioning acts like a SIT. Feb 23, 2015
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Not doing a 'party protest', AAP leaders can join as public: Anna Hazare

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Social Activist Anna Hazare who is starting a protest at Jantar Mantar against the ordinance on Land Acquisition Bill said on Monday that the Aam Aadmi Party leaders can join the agitation as part of the public but they won’t be allowed to share the dais with him. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas will be meeting Hazare on Monday over the issue of Land Ordinance Bill. However, the party is still undecided over joining the protest against the bill. Feb 23, 2015
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Going to protest as land acquisition ordinance brought by BJP against democracy: Anna

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Social Activist Anna Hazare is beginning his protest at Jantar Mantar against the ordinance on Land Acquisition Bill. Hazare said that BJP went for an ordinance on land acquisition which is not in favor of democracy. The social activist called for the Land Ordinance Bill to be taken back, adding that the government should instead look out for ways to improve the condition of the farmers. Feb 23, 2015
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Artists perform traditional art form in temple dance fest in Kerala

Kochi, Feb 23 (ANI): One of the rarest and oldest temple art form of Kerala, Muthappan Theyyam, is becoming a popular cultural event among art admirers. Muthappan Mahotsavam, a two-day festival held at a Kochi temple, attracted Theyyam enthusiasts from across the state. Foreign tourists and artistes also converged at the temple to witness the "dance of the deities". The festival aims to promote ritual folk art form among city dwellers. The word 'Theyyam' is considered a derivation of the word Daivam, meaning God. Theyyam has evolved to become an elaborate religious rite, with the player becoming the voice and the manifestation of God on earth. Feb 23, 2015
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