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Snowfall in parts of India cheers tourists

Srinagar/Shimla, Jan 23 (ANI): A fresh spell of snow that enveloped the hills of north India brought joy to tourists as well as a boost to the tourism business in the region. In Srinagar, a white sheet of snow covered areas around the picturesque Dal Lake, mesmerizing tourists. Meanwhile, a tourist from Ranchi, Ajay Singh, said that they were ecstatic to see the scenic view in Shimla. A large number of locals, too, wrapped in woolens, enjoyed the snowfall in the valley along with the tourists. Jan 23, 2014
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Played football in school, used to be goalkeeper, says Akshay Kumar

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Mr. Khiladi of tinsel villa, Akshay Kumar revealed that he played soccer in school playing as a goalkeeper. "I used to be a goalkeeper in my school. I call myself, more than anything else, a sportsman," said Akshay, who along with Sonakshi Sinha, would participate in a cultural gala organised by the soccer giants at the Salt Lake Stadium. Dec 22, 2013
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It happens: KASHMIR GLOBAL FILM FEST

Srinagar city, Dec 20 (ANI): Kashmir came alive with a big cinematic extravaganza, as it hosts the first-ever Kashmir International Film Festival (KIFF) post insurgency. Documentaries from across the globe hit the big screen of Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Center located on the banks of the famed Dal Lake in Srinagar city, which is hosting its first-ever international film festival in more than 23 years. The fest was being held after a lull of more than two decades in the valley since the eruption of militancy in 1990. The theatres remained shut following a diktat by of separatist's outfits in the region. The screening of movies was once again halted in early 2000 after grenade attacks inside the hall premises.Twenty-three films, including some based on the history and culture of Kashmir, were enthralling the audiences in the region. Short films from countries like Germany, Afghanistan, France, and Pakistan besides the ones made by Kashmiri youths were being screened at the four-day long festival. Dec 20, 2013
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