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Lalit Kala Akademi/spirit of Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Director General Indian Council for Cultural Relations Satish C. Mehta inaugurated the exhibition and calligraphy workshop during the 'Spirit of Delhi' event on Wednesday. The exhibition consists of paintings from the Lalit Kala Akademi's collection, photographs by the renowned photographer Padmashree Raghu Rai, poetry paintings by Abhay K and Tarshito, rare photographs from archives of Ambedkar University, Archaeological Survey of India, Delhi Archives, Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, National Museum and Roli books. Artist Abhay Kumar's poetry combined with Italian artist's paintings creates an impressive art work. The poetry and paintings describe the seven cities of Delhi, their past living and the present through the monuments. The monuments try to speak about their journey, about their life and about history through these poetry paintings. Sep 22, 2014
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ISRO's Mars Mission faces crucial test today

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): ISRO's Mars Obiter Mission will face a crucial test on Monday when the main liquid engine of the spacecraft which has been dormant for 10 months will be fired at around 2:30 pm for a very short duration of four seconds. Scientist CB Devgan explaining about this test said that if the engine works today, then probably it will work on 24th when it is fired for a longer duration into an orbit around mars. He added that if they are successful in their maiden attempt, then India will be the first country to do so. Sep 22, 2014
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Politicos react as CBI questions Chidambaram's wife in Saradha scam case

New Delhi, Sept 22 (ANI): Politicos from rival parties of Congress stated on Monday that law should take its own course as former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's wife, Nalini Chidamabaram, was examined over the weekend by the CBI in connection with the alleged multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam. According to sources, Saradha Chairman Sudipta Sen, at present in jail, had mentioned about hiring Nalini Chidambaram as a lawyer at the request of Manoranjana Sinh, the estranged wife of Congress leader Mantang Sinh. Sen has claimed that he had paid Rs.1 crore to Chidambaram as her legal fee. Sep 22, 2014
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Has Russell Brand split with Jemima Khan

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Rumours are rife that Russell Brand and Jemima Khan have split, after the couple recently unfollowed each other on Twitter. According to sources, the couple's relationship had simply run its course, a leading daily reported. Before Khan, Brand was married to pop star Katy Perry and has had flings with supermodel Kate Moss and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, while Khan has two sons from her marriage to Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan. Sep 22, 2014
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Reactions flow after India cancels media talks with China

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Monday after India amidst the Chinese incursions taking place in Ladakh decided to withdraw the clearances of Chinese editors who were supposed to arrive this week in India for a media exchange with Indian journalists. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that PM Narendra Modi had made it very clear to the Chinese President that any kind of relationship between the two countries can move forward only if the countries have amicable relations at the border. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the cancelation in media talks between the countries is another bad signal for India and China. Sep 22, 2014
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Maharashtra seat sharing row: Politicos react over BJP-Shiv Sena tussle

New Delhi, Sept 22 (ANI): As the 25-year-old saffron alliance in Maharashtra is at the verge of a break up over seat sharing, ahead of the assembly elections to be held on 15 October, politicos from rival parties took a dig at the BJP and Shiv Sena. An aggressive Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday made a final offer of 119 seats while the state BJP leaders told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they would rather go alone than accept this. Meanwhile, in a bid to salvage his party's alliance in Maharashtra, BJP president Amit Shah on Monday telephoned Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to insist that the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance must continue. Sep 22, 2014
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Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's bat, tie and t-shirt auctioned for orphan children

Pune, Sep 22 (ANI): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's bat, tie and t-shirt were auctioned for Rupees 15 million in bid to raise funds for orphan children in Pune. The money earned by the auction went to the NGO SOFOSH (Society of Friends of the Sassoon Hospitals) which runs an orphanage. Speaking at the event, Tendulkar said, everyone is gifted with a talent, which must be recognized and put in the right direction. The orphan children had made an audio-book on Sachin Tendulkar and it was presented to him. Moved by the gesture of the children, Tendulkar said the grit and determination of the kids to present him with an audio book was an unforgettable moment for him. Sachin Tendulkar became the first sportsperson to receive a, India's highest civilian honour. Sep 22, 2014
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Dalai Lama terms 21st century as age of peace and compassion

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, his holiness the Dalai Lama shares a vision of peace, compassion and action at his public talk on inter-religious harmony in New Delhi, and says all spiritual leaders should come together to make the 21st century as the age of peace and tranquillity. Outlining a past century rife with war and violence, the Dalai Lama challenged future generation to turn the 21st century into "a peaceful century" through dialogue, respect, mindfulness and fostering oneness with humanity. The Dalai Lama said the need of the hour is to look beyond the key element of divide, political conflict, violence and self-cantered attitudes. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said that to curb religious clashes education by such spiritual leaders is a critical first step in nurturing those seeds of peace and tranquillity as well as achieve peace of mind. Sep 22, 2014
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