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Prez Pranab Mukherjee presents Gandhi Peace Prize to Chandi Prasad Bhatt

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday felicitated renowned environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt with 2013 Gandhi Peace Prize at a glittering ceremony in Darbar Hall at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The pioneer of the Chipko movement has also been awarded with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership in 1982 followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2005. The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. Jul 15, 2014
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Hindus and Muslims come together to promote peace and harmony at Mata Katyayani Temple in Kashmir

Kashmir, July 14 (ANI): Being the land of natural beauty, Kashmir is also famous for its culture and religious influences, which has given birth to an ethos that celebrates seamless co-existence. The Kashmiri society has been a microcosm, reflecting the essence of this beautiful synthesis. This cultural ethos is known as Kashmiriyat. The temple of Mata Katyayni in Kulgam reflects this essence of ethos which is still being kept alive in the region. Recently a 'mahayagna' or fire ritual was organised in the shrine where both Hindus as well as Muslims participated enthusiastically. Jul 14, 2014
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Drushyam gets 'U' certificate

Actor Daggubati Venkatesh-starrer Telugu thriller "Drushyam", a remake of a Malayalam blockbuster, has completed censor formalities. It has been passed with a U certificate by the Central Board of Film Certicification - and without cuts. The crew is overjoyed about this and they promise to deliver a superb film. Jul 8, 2014