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It happens: Lord Buddha's Seat of Enlightenment dazzles with Thai Gold

Bihar, Nov 29 (ANI): India's sacred Buddhist Mahabodhi temple in the eastern state of Bihar, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site shines as its dome is inlaid with 280 kilograms of gold donated by devotees from Thailand. The Mahabodhi Temple complex, the holiest Buddhist of shrines is visited by Buddhist pilgrims from Sri Lanka, China, Japan and the entire of south east Asia. The Mahabodhi temple is a sacred place for Buddhists around the world as it is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The ancient temple is believed to have been built nearly 1500 years ago. Emperor Ashok, the great, visited this holy place in 260 BC and built a small temple there in honor of Buddha. Nov 29, 2013
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It happens: Cultural Festival

Imphal, Nov 29 (ANI): The ongoing Sangai Festival 2013 in northeastern state of Manipur is attracting huge crowd as people are thronging the venue to watch traditional dance performances, exhibition of handicrafts, martial arts and indulge in some exotic music and indigenous food. Sangai festival, which is held annually, kicked off on November 21st at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound in northeastern city of Imphal. The attractions at the ten-day cultural festival are performances by cultural troupes from Thailand and Myanmar, an exhibition of hand loom and handicrafts, indigenous sports of Manipur and local cuisines of the state, and also aims to highlight state's cultural heritage and eco-adventure activities. Altogether, 600 stalls including 300 standards, 200 premiums and 100 food stalls have been set up and assigned at the festival venue. Nov 29, 2013
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Audi India Hikes Car Prices by up to 5%

Following BMW's price hike announcement earlier this week, German luxury car maker Audi has also confirmed a hike of up to 5 percent across all its models in India. Nov 29, 2013
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Police faulted in giving so much time for Tejpal to abscond: YP Singh

Mumbai, Nov 29 (ANI): As Goa police is on a search for the Tehelka sexual assault case accused Tarun Tejpal who is allegedly absconding from his Delhi residence, Former IPS Officer YP Singh said that the police is totally faulted in giving so much of time for Tejpal to abscond. He said that police could have arrested the accused without any delay or warrant and later issued a non-bailable warrant. Singh said that police have created enough loop holes in the case. Nov 29, 2013
Sachin Tendulkar named UNICEF's brand ambassador for South Asia

Sachin Tendulkar named UNICEF's brand ambassador for South Asia

Mumbai, Nov 29 (ANI): Iconic Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has taken over as UNICEF first brand ambassador for South Asia to support the organisation's work in promoting hygiene and sanitation in the region. The 40-year-old cricketer, who has been involved with the organisation for almost a decade has been named its ambassador for two years on Thursday. The legend was shocked by the statistics on the high number of children dying due to lack of hygiene. Sachin enlisted dangers of not washing hands after defecation and before eating. Nov 29, 2013
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R... Rajkumar on the set of 'Boogie Woogie'

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor along with the film maker Prabhu Deva promoted their upcoming movie 'R... Rajkumar' on the set of the dance show 'Boogie Woogie' in Mumbai recently. At the event, Prabhu Deva said, "Boogie Woogie' is my favorite dance show". Bollywood's sensation, Shahid will be seen shaking his leg on the show. The film also stars actress Sonakshi Sinha and will hit the theaters on 6th December 2013. Nov 28, 2013
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Sunny Deol launches Sharib and Toshi's debut album

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sunny Deol launched music album, 'French Kiss' in the showbiz capital Mumbai. This is the debut album of music composers, Sharib Sabri and Toshi Sabri, who have composed and sung songs for few movies earlier. They said their aim through this album was to revive Indipop genre. Nov 28, 2013
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Aditi Rao Hydari walks the ramp for Spanish designer

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Bollywood actress, Aditi Rao Hydari walked the ramp for a Spanish designer at '080 Barcelona' Fashion show in Mumbai. Clad in a beautiful white gown, Hydari sizzled out at the ramp as the showstopper. The show was hosted by the President of the Generalitat of Catalunya. Spanish actress and model, Ariadna Cabrol, who has also acted in the Bollywood movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was present among the guests. International DJ Gerard Estadella kept the evening alive with his music. Nov 28, 2013
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Shoma Chaudhury resigns, faces flak from activists

Panaji/ New Delhi/ Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Activists continued to lash out at the Tehelka Managing Editor Shoma Chaudhury, hours after she resigned amid allegations that she handled a young journalist's complaint of sexual assault against Editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal irresponsibly. Nov 28, 2013
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Goa police summons Tarun Tejpal by 3 pm tomorrow

Mumbai/Goa /Jammu, Nov 27 (ANI): Goa DIG OP Mishra on Thursday informed that the investigative officer in the sexual assault case has asked Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal to appear before the Goa Police by Friday 3 pm. Meanwhile politicos and legal adviser have lashed out at Tarun Tejpal, who is accused of molesting a fellow journalist, for politicizing the entire sex scandal on Wednesday. In a matter of days, Tejpal switched his statements about the scandal. He had earlier apologized for the act and then switched to saying that the accusations were false. He also blamed the BJP for hatching the conspiracy. Deputy Chief Minister of Goa Francis D’Souza ridiculed Tejpal and said that the matter doesn’t have to do with any political party. Legal Adviser Shyam Keswani said that Tejpal is trying to escape the legal consequences by filing his bail petition in Delhi and not in Goa where the assault happened allegedly. Nov 27, 2013
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