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At least 14 killed and 40 injured in Hoshiarpur bus accident

Hoshiarpur, Oct 10 (ANI): At least 14 people, including seven women and three children were killed and 40 others injured as a mini bus fell into a ditch in Hoshiarpur city of Punjab. The accident occurred at 10:30 pm on Wednesday. Senior Superintendent of Police Sukhchain Singh Gill confirmed about the incident on Thursday. The passengers were returning after visiting a Hindu religious site in Himachal Pradesh. According to Gill, who reached the spot of the accident, the mini bus fell in a 100 feet deep trough after the breaks of the vehicle failed. Oct 10, 2013
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Extend our support to TDP, Govt must resolve the Telangana problem: AGP Chief

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): As Supporters of the TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, protested at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday, after they were not allowed to enter its premises while their leader continued his indefinite fast against the formation of Telangana, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Prafulla Kumar Mahanta visited Andhra Bhawan to express solidarity with Naidu. Mahanta extended support to TDP and said that the government must come forward and resolve the problem. Oct 9, 2013
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Gujarat celebrates Navaratri with Garba dance festival

Vadodara, Oct 08 (ANI): On the occasion of the ongoing nine-day long Hindu festival of Navaratri, enthusiastic dancers from various states visited Vadodara to participate in the Garba, the traditional dance form that represents the mixed culture and heritage of the country. ‘Garba’, the typical dance form which originated from Gujarat, is performed around a centrally lit lamp or a statue of Goddess Durga. The progress of the dance is in concentric circular pattern. The occasion also witnessed native folk singers and dancers performing the traditional music for ‘Garba’, playing traditional drums and instruments. Oct 8, 2013
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Preity Zinta and Chunky Pandey at Navratri festival

Thane, Oct 7 (ANI): Bollywood beauty, Preity Zinta along with actor Chunky Pandey participated in the celebrations to mark the ongoing Navratri festival in Mumbai recently. Both of them offered prayers to Durga Maa and then, later were seen playing Dandiya. The nine-day long Navratri festival is dedicated to Durga, a manifestation of the Mother Goddess in Hindu mythology. Oct 7, 2013
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Delhi celebrates Navratras

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): The Hindu festival of Navratras is a period of great joy and celebrations for devout Hindus across India. The nine-day long Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The festival was celebrated with grand fervour in Gole Market area of New Delhi where devotees assembled at a temple and participated in the elaborate prayer session. Chief Minister of Delhi Shiela Dixit also participated in the Navratras celebrations and wished everyone a very happy Navratras. It is believed that during the days of Navratri, Goddess Durga descends on earth to rid it of demons and bless her devotee subjects with happiness and prosperity. The nine-day festival of Navaratri culminates on the festival of Dussehra, which falls on the tenth day. Oct 7, 2013
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Indian Hindu devotees prepare for Durga Puja festival

A clay statue of the Indian Hindu goddess Durga is transported from a workshop in Kumartoli, the idol makers' village, by boat on the river Ganges to a place of worship in Kolkata on October 6, 2013. Duration: 00:36 Oct 7, 2013
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India’s First Mars Mission not Delayed: ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday denied that partial shutdown of the US government will delay India's first Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), which is scheduled to be launched on 28 October. Oct 6, 2013
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Pranab inaugurates Europalia-India festival in Brussels

Brussels, Oct 05 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Belgium's King Philippe inaugurated the Europalia Festival, a cultural extravaganza showcasing India's rich cultural heritage through 450 events to be held over a period four months. Europe got to see the diversity of India, when a classical Indian Band and a troupe of dancers performed for the distinguished guests of which many belonged to the royal family of Belgium. The guests were also treated to an exhibition of Indian statues which included the Hindu god of art and culture, Nataraja. Mukherjee arrived in Brussels with an aim to enhance educational and cultural exchange between the two countries, this being his maiden trip to Europe after taking over as the Head of the State. Oct 5, 2013
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It happens: Hindu God's Procession

Agra, Oct 4(ANI): Devout Hindus in India's Agra city on Wednesday participated in a three-day colorful procession to honor Lord Rama, as children got dressed in mythological characters of the epic, 'Ramayana'. Security has been beefed up in the city, as roughly one million people enthusiastically participated in the procession every year. People thronged the venue, which was decorated with sparkling lights and colourful buntings. Devotees were seen praying before the children dressed in mythological charters of Ramayana, carrying offerings and earthen-lit lamps that created a peaceful ambiance. People in large numbers came to seek Lord Rama's blessings. Dussehra festival marks the victory of the Hindu God Ram over the demon king, who abducted the former's wife Goddess Sita, and effigies of Ravana are burnt every year to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Oct 4, 2013
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Indian Hindu devotees perform annual 'Tarpan' rituals

Indian Hindu devotees perform 'Tarpan', rituals to pay obediance to one's forefathers on the last day of "Pitrupaksh" - days for offering prayers to ancestors - on the banks of the River Ganges in Kolkata on October 4, 2013. Duration: 0:41 Oct 4, 2013
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Shinde's letter: Muslims targeted without reason and should be saved, says SP

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): After Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Monday wrote a letter to the CMs of all the states asking to ensure that no innocent Muslim youth is wrongfully detained in the name of terror. SP leader Kamal Farooqi said that it is a sad thing for a secular country like India that a community of the nation is targeted for all the wrongful things and that they should be saved. He also said that the letter is not to appease the Muslims but the same would have been done if Hindu community faces the same. Oct 1, 2013
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