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Colourful India: The Country Celebrates Holi, President Wishes the People (PHOTOS)

People all over the country are in a festive mood, playing with colours and greeting one another. There were special prayers and poojas in temples in the morning.

Mar 8, 2012

President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy".

Jan 26, 2012

Pongal and Makara Sankranti: President, Vice President and Prime Minister Greet Nation

The Indian President, Pratibha Patil; the Vice President, Hamid Ansari; and Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, spoke to the nation, on the occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, the agriculture-related festive season.

Jan 14, 2012

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Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary Observed (PHOTOS)

India Thursday observed the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with cultural activities and special prayers.

Jan 12, 2012

Madhuri Dixit's Wax Statue to be Unveiled at Madame Tussauds: Confirmed

After Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who have their wax statues in Madame Tussauds in London, another Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit is all set to get her own wax statue in the famous wax museum in London.

Jan 5, 2012

Hindus Protest Removal of Gandhi's Favorite Song from U.S. School District Concert

Hindus in United States are upset over reported removal of popular Hindu song "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram" from Holiday Concert of Greendale School District in Wisconsin (USA).

Dec 17, 2011

People Pay Candlelight Tribute to AMRI Fire Victims (PHOTOS)

Thousands of people led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday night paid candlelight tribute to the victims of AMRI Hospital fire accident that claimed 93 lives.

Dec 13, 2011

Timeline: Anna Hazare's Anti-Corruption Crusade

Anna Hazare has launched a major non-violent agitation against the government's anti-corruption bill which is billed as Jan Lokpal Bill (People's Ombudsman Bill). The agitation that started on Aug. 5, 2011 has changed the notion of tolerance to corruption in the country. The protest provoked nationwide agitation against corruption. Here is the timeline of Anna’s anti-corruption campaign.

Nov 4, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan Turns 46, Celebrates Birthday on Board LA-India Flight

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan turned 46 on Wednesday and celebrated his birthday while in a plane, 30,000 feet in the air.

Nov 2, 2011

Hrithik Roshan Among 'Most Kissed Statues'

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan's wax statue at Madame Tussauds' has been named among the "most kissed statues" in the museum.

Oct 30, 2011

Kareena Kapoor's Wax Replica Unveiled at Madame Tussauds (Photos)

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor, who unveiled her wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum in London Thursday, says that "it was a proud moment" for her. Kareena is the sixth Bollywood actor to be replicated at the world famous wax gallery after Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Oct 28, 2011

Kareena Kapoor's Wax Statue to be Unveiled at Madame Tussauds's (Photo)

Kareena Kapoor had finalized the date of unveiling her wax statue on Oct. 27 after consulting the museum authorities

Oct 17, 2011

Narendra Modi's Fast to End Today, Top BJP Leaders Line Up

The three-day-long 'Sadbhavna fast' by the chief minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, will end at 5.30 p.m. Monday. Modi will address his supporters while the top BJP leaders are also expected to be present at the Gujarat University Conventional hall where he is fasting.

Sep 19, 2011

Kareena Kapoor's Wax Replica Soon at Madam Tussauds

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor's 'Chameli' look has been finalized for Madam Tussauds wax work. She will be the latest Bollywood star to enter the wax statue gallery.

Sep 4, 2011

Nepal's Ruling Maoist Party Removed from U.S. Terrorist List

The U.S. State Department has begun the process of removing the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) from its Foreign Terrorist Organization list now that it is governing the country.

Aug 31, 2011

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