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People go beyond caste, faith while celebrating Diwali

Tamil Nadu, Nov 11 (ANI): India is a country that is known for its cultural and religious diversity. It is also known for good relations between people of different faiths. And this ethos comes to the forefront, especially during the festive season. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by people in Coimbatore in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, in a spirit of harmony. Here, a mosque opens its door to people from different faiths to celebrate the festival together. Students from different communities participated actively in the festival. During the celebration a community meal was also organised to strengthen the spirit of sharing and being together. Respect and tolerance for different ways of life – which include festivals, traditions, and faiths - is the essence of communal harmony, which prevails in the country. And, events like these help to strengthen the social fabric of the country. Nov 11, 2013
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Protesters demand India to boycott Commonwealth Heads Meet

Tamil Nadu, Nov 6 (ANI): Protesters in Tamil Nadu demanded India not to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo and urged the United Nations to intervene in the matter. According to media reports, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is yet to decide as to whether he would participate in the Commonwealth summit or not, which will be held in Colombo from November 15 to November 17. The protesters in Coimbatore took to the roads, shouting slogans and set an effigy on fire in the middle of the road, blocking the movement of vehicles. Nov 6, 2013
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BSF organizes Diwali fair

Siliguri/Coimbatore, Nov 02 (ANI): A Diwali fair was organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) 66 Battalion North Bengal Frontier at its headquarter Kadamtala in West Bengal to mark the beginning of festivities of the Hindu festival of lights. The fair was being o rganised with an aim of providing mental relaxation and entertainment to the troops and their families. Apart from different types of food stalls, the fair also had various games, cultural dance performances and a fashion show to attract and entertain a huge number of crowd. Meanwhile, in an effort to create communal harmony, people in Coimbatore also gathered to celebrate Diwali as they lit lamps at a temple and shared sweets with each other. Nov 2, 2013
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Government withdraws export incentives for cotton yarn

Coimbatore, Oct 06 (ANI): Yarn exporters in Coimbatore believed that the withdrawal of incentives for exports of cotton and yarn, a value-added product used by textile mills would turn out to be a move that could cut exporters' margins in the world's second-biggest exporter of the fibre. The removal of Focus market scheme (FMS) will affect the exporters in losing the credibility in the international market. Chairman, South India Mills Association (SIMA) T. Rajkumar said that abruptly withdrawing the scheme would end up loosing markets for Indian cotton yarn. Oct 6, 2013
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Indian fabric sales to double in next three years says Exports Council

Coimbatore, Oct 05 (ANI): Indian fabrics sales to double in the next three years as the Bangladesh fabric industry was hit after a fire broke out in an apparel industrial complex killing 377 knitwear workers earlier in April this year. The Indian government is also taking all effective steps to make sure there is a surge in the textile exports by implementing different schemes and benefits for the workers working in the garment industry. The reasons for buyers to get attracted towards India are raw material strength and due to the rupee depreciation India has now been identified as a new market by both Japan and Australia. Oct 5, 2013
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Age no bar for yoga, India___s 93 year old woman as flexible as ballerina

Coimbatore, Sept 25 (ANI): Yoga instructor, Nanammal, in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu is 93 and is a proof that a lifetime's dedication to yoga can help one be as flexible as a rubber band and as agile as the young. While others her age complain about aches and pains, she focuses on getting tough balancing manoeuvres right. She can do all the difficult moves including the agonising 'peacock' where the body is held in a horizontal position by the strength of the arms alone. The grand old woman can also pull off a tricky raised 'lotus', 'bridge' and a headstand with ease. Her students, who have learnt the skill and art from her, have excelled in the field and are working as yoga instructors themselves. Sep 25, 2013
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