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Belgian Princess pays homage to 26/11 martyrs

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Belgium Princess Astrid and Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor laid wreath and paid homage to the victims of 26/11 terror attacks at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. India, on Tuesday, observed the fifth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai carnage that shook the entire nation in 2008. This carnage strained the already tense relations between New Delhi and Islamabad as India suspects the killers to have come across the border. Several people were held hostage for three days before the National Security Guards (NSG) commandos killed the militants in the siege as they undertook 'Operation Black Tornado.' Nov 27, 2013
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BJP's demand to honour AB Vajpayee with Bharat Ratna draws mixed response

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Nov 19 (ANI): The demand of BJP to honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna drew mixed response from political ledaers. After the government honoured cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and scientist C.N.R Rao with the highest civilian award, the BJP criticised Congress party for not bestowing the same honour to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor appreciated Vajpayee's contribution to the country, however, said that the spirit with which Tendulkar was given the honour was different. Meanwhile, Union HRD minister MM Pallam Raju said that if the government decides, he will surely be honoured with the award. However, Communist Party of India, General Secretary, Tariq Anwar had a different view and stated that Vajpayee was not eligible for the honour. Nov 19, 2013
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Sachin defined cricket for an entire generation: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Speaking on the retirement of ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that cricket is defined by Sachin and very few players can play for two long decades. He also said that Sachin is the reason why India has played against any powerful country and still won. He also added that the nation should not mourn but celebrate as Indian Cricket team’s future is bright. Nov 13, 2013
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Sardar Patel practiced Gandhian compassion for all Indians: Tharoor

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Sardar Patel's secularism was a secularism that was anchored in real genuine Gandhian compassion for all Indians of every religion, caste and background, said Minister of State for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Shashi Tharoor on Thursday. While reacting to BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's remark that India needs Sardar Patel's secularism and not vote-bank secularism, Tharoor said Patel went to Amritsar and pleaded with angry and emotional Hindus and Sikhs not to attack refugees fleeing India to go to Pakistan, but to protect them, and in turn, welcome refugees coming from the other side. Oct 31, 2013
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Sachin has defined cricket in India: Shashi Tharoor

Trivandrum, Oct 11 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor said that the Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has defined cricket in India and people will miss his extraordinary performances on the ground. Oct 11, 2013
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