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Chidambaram to present interim budget today

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram will present the interim budget in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The vote-on-account will authorize the government to release expenditure on different heads till a regular budget is presented. Before the concluding winter session of parliament, Chidambaram had said the government would only tinker in areas that are essential to revive the economic growth which might include some changes in excise and service taxes. Feb 17, 2014
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British skeleton champion hopes to inspire others

Lizzy Yarnold of Great Britain earned her country's first gold medal of the Sochi Olympics on Friday with victory in the skeleton. Speaking to AFP on Saturday, Yarnold said she hoped to inspire other Britons to take up winter sports. Feb 15, 2014
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Taking the Ecofriendly Route Stylishly

The humble cotton is making a statement on the ramp now, more than it ever has! Designers are playing with the fabric to create silhouettes that exude finesse, style and wear-ability. Bhopal-based designer Mumtaz Khan focuses on traditional sarees, suits and lehengas for his latest design showcase at the Hyderabad International Fashion Week. His prints [...] Feb 15, 2014
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'Snowmaggedon' hits winter-weary New York

A major storm packing heavy snow and ice plowed into the eastern United States Thursday, leaving at least 10 dead, widespread road accidents and hundreds of thousands of people without power. Feb 14, 2014
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Germany wins third luge gold

Germany captured their third gold in three luge events at the Winter Olympics when world champions Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won the men's doubles. Duration: 00:42 Feb 13, 2014
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Living with the Olympics in Sochi

As the world thrills to the spectacle of the Winter Olympics, local people in Sochi are proud to see their city at the centre of attention. Duration: 02:36 Feb 12, 2014
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IOC lifts ban, tri-colour will fly at Sochi Winter Olympics

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has withdrawn the ban imposed on Indian Olympic Association (IOA), paving the way for India’s return to the Olympic fold. Speaking on the same former Vice President, IOA, VK Malhotra on Tuesday said that he is happy that the ban has been lifted by which India has returned to the Olympic fold. Three Indians could not take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics under the tri-colour due to India`s suspension by the IOC and the IOA had to draw flak from all quarters for bringing shame on the country. Feb 11, 2014
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