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22 die in Karnataka road accident

Belgaum, Nov 16 (ANI): At least 22 people were killed early on Saturday when a mini-truck in which they were travelling toppled on a highway near Belgaum. The victims include nine women and five children. The mishap occurred when the mini-truck overturned after its driver lost control and hit a roadside kerb at a junction on the state highway. The victims were going to Saundatti, a border town in the northwest region from Surpur in Karnataka's northeast Yadgir District, which is about 540 kilometers from Bangalore. Police have registered a case against the driver and the vehicle's owner under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rash and negligent driving resulting in deaths. Nov 16, 2013
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At least seven killed after bus catches fire in Karnataka

Karnataka, Nov 14: At least seven people were killed and several others injured after a luxury bus caught fire in Karnataka on Thursday. Reportedly, the incident took place when the bus, carrying more than 40 passengers was travelling from Bangalore to Mumbai, collided with a road divider and caught fire in Haveri district. The driver and majority of the passengers managed to escape. The brother of owner of the travel agency, Shakeel Ahmad expressed grief over the accident. Nov 14, 2013
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Santosh Hegde on AAP funding controversy

Bangalore, Nov 12 (ANI): Justice (Retd) N Santosh Hegde on Tuesday defended the Aam Aadmi Party saying that the party has received money from those who hold Indian passports. Although he did not oppose the probe against AAP, but questioned why wasn’t any investigation held against any existing political parties till now. He also added that in larger interest of the democracy, all parties should come out and reveal their funding. Nov 12, 2013
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Sagar Tenali @ BFW WF13

Silence. Transforming what happens in that minute of silence into chic silhouettes is designer Sagar Tenali. Sagar believes that the mind is always at work even during silence and translates this understanding with a burst of colours. His silhouettes are a mix of traditonal and contemporary. He has also focused on a lot of borders [...] Nov 12, 2013
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Biocon Sets Up Advanced Learning Academy for Engineering and Science Graduates

Biocon, Asia's leading biotechnology enterprise, has set up the Biocon Academy - a centre of excellence for advanced learning in applied biosciences with an aim to train and develop industry-ready talent for India's Biopharma sector. The academy will offer a 16-week full time certificate program for engineering and science graduates in biosciences. Nov 11, 2013
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Mars Orbiter Lifted Higher in Space

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday morning pushed the Orbiter higher in space towards Mars. The orbit was raised from 31450 kilometres (at farthest point from Earth) to 71,636 kms at 2:10 am. Nov 9, 2013
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Ramesh Dembla @ BFW WF13

Traditional yet contemporary silhouettes in hues of off-white and gold took centre stage at designer Ramesh dembla’s show at the Bangalore Fashion Week. Inspired from the different avatars of Goddess Durga, Ramesh translated her power, compassion and other elements onto his garments. Playing with his signature style of layering and favourite fabric: net, he managed [...] Nov 9, 2013
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ISRO Spacecraft Inches Closer to Mars

The Orbiter to Mars launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is inching closer to the Red planet after the spacecraft was raised by 5,275 km apogee (farthest point from Earth) in the early hours of Thursday. Nov 8, 2013
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Monapali @ BFW WF13

A combination of handloom, cotton and silk fabric were seamlessly stitched into a mix of western and indo western silhouettes. Designer duo Mona and Pali’s design showcase at the Bangalore Fashion Week WF13 kept the audience spell bound. The colour palette was bright ranging from blues, yellows and pinks. The contrasting shades made just the [...] Nov 8, 2013