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Students in Tamil Nadu spread awareness for International Tiger Day

Coimbatore, July 28 (ANI): Students of a school in Tamil Nadu formed a human chain to observe International Tiger Day and create awareness among people of the nation about decline in the number of the striped beauties by drawing tigers on the floor with the help of coloured powder. Over 800 students of Sarvajana School in Coimbatore formed a human chain saying, _We Want Tigers_. The students also raised slogans to save tigers. The school had held _Save Tiger_ Rangoli contest on the occasion of International Tiger Day which is celebrated on July 29 worldwide.

Jul 28, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan honoured by UNICEF for spreading polio awareness

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Bollywood superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan, was felicitated by the organisation_s representatives for India, for the actor_s active role in spreading awareness for polio immunisation. UNICEF representative for India, Louis Georges Arsenault, while addressing the felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi said India_s victory over polio is a huge credit to those who painstakingly mobilised communities for polio vaccination and continue to do so even today.

Jul 28, 2014

Aam Aadmi Party not to contest upcoming state polls, says Kejriwal

Sangrur, July 28 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party would not contest upcoming polls in four states except Delhi, said party Chief Arvind Kejriwal. Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir go to polls later this year. The Delhi assembly is in suspended animation as no political party is in position to form the government. The Aam Aadmi Party has urged Delhi_s Lieutenant Governor, Najeeb Jung, to dissolve the assembly and announce the polls. However, Jung is yet to take a decision on it. Kejriwal alleged that Jung was working at the behest of India_s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party .

Jul 28, 2014

Sushma Swaraj visits revered Hindu temple in Nepal

Kathmandu, July 28 (ANI): India_ foreign minister Sushma Swaraj paid visit to revered Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu during her three-day visit to Nepal. She was accompanied by Nepal_s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister to the temple, where she was accorded a warm welcome and was offered garlands.

Jul 28, 2014

Rural women in Nagaland promote traditional artwork

Nagaland, July 28 (ANI): These women are engaged in making a variety of handloom products at the Exotic Echo Society in Dizephe village of Nagaland. The society was formed to empower villagers by creating sustainable job opportunities for them. It has been taking an endeavour to support a number of women self help groups in the area by conducting training programmes in traditional loin loom weaving. The society also supplies raw materials and helps them to market their products. The group produces a number of colorful handloom products like bags, cushion covers, shawls and other decorative items. The products are also being marketed outside the state.

Jul 28, 2014

Cats on the menu in Vietnam despite being illegal

The enduring popularity of cat meat as a snack to accompany a beer in Vietnam means that feline owners live in constant fear of animal snatchers, despite an official ban. Duration: 02:11

Jul 28, 2014

AP Capital City: Panel Advocates Decentralisation of Government Organisations all Over State, Instead of Building 'Single Super City'

The Union government-appointed Sivaramakrishnan Committee, for building a new capital city for Andhra Pradesh, has favoured decentralisation of government organisations and administration, instead of building a "single super city" at a location in regions like Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali, Mangalagiri (VGTM).

Jul 27, 2014

Femina provides launching pad for budding designers

Pune, July 27 (ANI): One of the oldest women's English magazines of over 50 years, Femina, provided a launching pad to the budding designers to make a mark in the multi-billion fashion Industry by organising a two day carnival in Pune. Gracefully dressed models flounced down the runway flaunting budding designers collections. Television and cinema actress Yuvika Chaudhary inaugurated the carnival. The actress who has done films like Om Shanti Om, Summer 2007 praised the magazine for providing a platform to the youngsters across the country who would make a mark in the world fashion industry.

Jul 27, 2014

Sonia Gandhi hosts iftar party

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi hosted an iftar party at Delhi's posh Ashoka Hotel on Sunday for the political leaders, both Muslims as well as Hindus. High dignitaries of politics came to attend the function, including Salman Khurshid, Ambika Soni, Anand Sharma, Rajiv Shukla among others. RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and JD (U) President Sharad Yadav were also present with Gandhi at the iftar ceremony. Iftar, refers to the evening meal when Muslims end their fast at the time of sunset, during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Meanwhile, UP Governor Ram Naik also hosted iftar party in capital city of Lucknow.

Jul 27, 2014

Muslims across India make final preparations as Eid Ul Fitr closes near

Thiruvananthapuram /Kolkata, July 27 (ANI): Muslims across India are busy making the final preparations ahead of Eid ul Fitr, an important Muslim festival which will mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Markets in cities wear a festive look with sparkling lights and enthusiastic crowds rushing for last minute shopping. Eid shopping has gained momentum in the last week of Ramadan and shoppers throng to markets after Iftar and shop till late night. The markets remain open until sehr (pre-dawn time to begin fast). An excited shopper, Sophie, said that her shopping of clothes and gifts is nearly over. During Eid shopping, markets are buzzing with crowds and traders make a fast buck.

Jul 27, 2014

Protest by civil services aspirants intensifies

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): The protest by India's civil services aspirants' intensified on Sunday with four students sitting on a fast unto death, demanding the scrapping of some part of the new examination format, conducting of examination in regional languages, especially Hindi and postponement of the preliminary test. The protesters are planning to protest semi-naked on Sunday evening so that their message is heard loud and clear by the government. Earlier, the government told the parliament that it had asked a committee to submit its report on the issue within a week to give level-playing field to those coming from rural areas. The angry students had damaged vehicles and blocked road on Thursday (July 24) evening after the UPSC issued admit cards for the preliminary examination to be held on August 24. The student wing of Congress party - NSUI, had also held a sit-in protest earlier to support the protesting students.

Jul 27, 2014

Mohanlalganj Rape Case: Victim's family sits on hunger strike demanding CBI probe

Lucknow, July 27 (ANI): The family members of the victim in the Mohanlalganj rape case sat on hunger strike on Sunday demanding CBI probe from the government. They said that the family now doesn't trust the police department and will continue the strike until a CBI probe is conducted. Earlier, in a new twist in the rape and murder case of the 32-year-old woman, forensic report has indicated that more than one person was involved in the crime. The report is contradictory to the police claims where it had ruled out gangrape with the woman. Ruling out gangrape, the police had earlier said that there was no sexual intercourse. The incident had come to light on July 17 when the body of the woman was spotted near a primary school in Balsingh Khera village of Mohanlalganj tehsil by a watchman.

Jul 27, 2014