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Anand Sharma discuss food security in developing nations at G-33 meet

Bali, Dec 03 (ANI): India pitched for considering the issues of developing nations at the ministerial meeting between G-33 member nations on food security, ahead of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference in Indonesia. Interacting with reporters Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said that issues related to stockpiling of food supplies were discussed in the meeting at Indonesian resort of Bali. India had urged G-33 members to maintain a balance and consider the issues of developing and poor nations, while concluding on food security norms. Dec 3, 2013
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Road accident kills seven in Gujarat

Anand, Dec 02 (ANI): A road accident killed seven people and injured several others after a vehicle carrying labourers collided with a truck in Gujarat on Monday. The accident took place when a truck collided with the vehicle on the Tarapur-Wataman highway in Anand district. The victims who were tribals belonged to Madhya Pradesh and had come to Gujarat in search of work. The injured were immediately admitted to a nearby hospital. Doctor, Jayant Joshiyara, said that the severely injured victims were shifted to another hospital. The dead included four men, three women while the injured included five children. Dec 2, 2013
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Hari Anand: I Never Feel the Pressure

Showcasing on his home ground, Kochi adds no pressure to designer Hari Anand. He is never doubtful about his design sensibilities and we like this confidence! When asked what he would choose between fashion and style, Hari chooses fashion. He believes fashion takes precedence as you need to be dressed right to carry off an [...] Dec 2, 2013
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India not to compromise on food subsidy programme at WTO

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Commerce minister, Anand Sharma has stated that there will be no compromise on its Food Subsidy Programme at a WTO (World Trade Organisation) ministerial meeting next week that diplomats feel could be a stumbling block to the deal. Addressing a news conference in New Delhi, Sharma, who will lead the delegation to Indonesia, said a group of 33 countries was supporting India's stand on the food subsidy programme which he said was "sacrosanct, non- negotiable." The minister said public procurement could not be released for global trade. Nov 30, 2013
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Viswanathan Anand couldnt cope with pressure: Magnus Carlsen

Chennai, Nov 25 (ANI): Newly crowned World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen said on Monday that Indian grandmaster and former champion Viswanathan Anand failed to cope with the pressure and hence lost his title. Carlsen became the new world champion on Friday as Game 10 of the chess championship ended in a draw in Chennai. Nov 26, 2013
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India welcomes end of nuclear deadlock between Iran and US

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Union Trade Minister Anand Sharma on Monday welcomed the signing of the nuclear agreement between Iran, US and its allies, saying that it will bring peace and stability in the region. Iran and six world powers reached a breakthrough deal early on Sunday to curb Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief, in what could be the first sign of an emerging rapprochement between the Islamic state and the West. Sharma, while speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, said that Iran was a long-term ally and predicted consistent and strong trade relations between the countries. Nov 25, 2013
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Playing against Viswanathan Anand was a great challenge: Father of Magnus Carlsen

Chennai, Nov 23 (ANI): Father of newly-crowned World Chess Champion praised Viswanathan Anand and said that Magnus Carlsen has learnt a lot from him. Magnus Carlsen became the world champion as Game 10 of the chess championship ended in a draw in Chennai. Father of Magnus Carlsen, Henrik Carlsen expressed happiness and said everything has come out in the best possible way. While talking to the mediapersons after the match, Henrik Carlsen praised Anand and said Magnus had learnt a lot from him. Nov 23, 2013
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Magnus Carlsen becomes world chess champion after defeating Viswanathan Anand

Chennai, Nov 23 (ANI): Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen became the World Chess Champion after defeating Indian grandmaster and five-time title holder, Viswanathan Anand. While speaking to media persons in Chennai, Carlsen said that he was honoured to play against Anand, who had been the champion for so long. He also spoke about his game during the World Chess Championship. Meanwhile, a visibly disappointed Anand, who for the first time failed to win even a single match in a championship, congratulated Carlsen for his victory. Nov 23, 2013
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Sunny Deol unveils Bhagat Singh's wax model in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 22 (ANI) : Action hero Sunny Deol unveiled the wax model of India's iconic freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh and promoted his new release, 'Singh Saab the Great' in showbiz capital, Mumbai. Sunny Paaji, along with the cast and crew of the movie on Thursday, paid tribute to the great freedom fighter who had laid down his life during India's Independence struggle. The actor said that he always looked up to Bhagat Singh for inspiration. The music of the film is composed by Anand Raj Anand and the title song is composed by handsome playback singer, Sonu Nigam. Nigam said that the song was composed by him just in fun. Nov 22, 2013
World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand loses Game 9 to Carlsen

World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand loses Game 9 to Carlsen

Chennai, Nov 22 (ANI): Indian Grandmaster and defending world champion, Viswanathan Anand is possibly losing on his title into the hands of Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen after he lost game nine of the World Chess Championship to Carlsen. Carlsen, who won the game on Thursday, now leads the 12 match series 6-3 and only needs a draw to claim the title. While speaking to mediapersons in Chennai, Anand did concede that the situation now looks grim for him. The Norwegian defender was also exhausted after the match and admitted he was fortunate to get a win. Nov 22, 2013
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Norwegian prodigy Carlsen claims world chess title

Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen claimed the world chess title on Friday in emphatic style, dethroning India's Viswanathan Anand after a one-sided series and becoming the first Western champion since 1975. Duration: 00:44 Nov 22, 2013