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Brahmaputra beach all set for world class sand sculpturing

merinews: India News - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 10:39
Come the winter months of January and February when the sprawling Brahmaputra beaches abounds with sand, the master sand sculptor will churn out a sand sculpture. His proposed sand sculpture will be crafted near the Saraighat Bridge.
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Brahmaputra beach set for world record

merinews: India News - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 10:39
The virgin beaches of the mighty Brahmaputra that has been untamed for so long is all set to witness a world record through the magic of celebrated sand sculptor Sudarshan Patnaik.
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Saffron Terror: Chidambaram calls a spade a spade

merinews: India News - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 07:48
As the turns of events unfolded, in the aftermath of the September 29 bomb blast in the predominantly Muslim town of Malegaon in Maharashtra that the country was exposed to a new kind of terror - Hindu terror.
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Saffron Terror: Cidambaram calls a spade a spade

merinews: India News - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 07:48
As the turns of events unfolded, in the aftermath of the September 29 bomb blast in the predominantly Muslim town of Malegaon in Maharashtra that the country was exposed to a new kind of terror - Hindu terror.
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Please forgive me!

merinews: India News - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 06:58
The Jains throughout the world celebrate a festival known as 'Paryushan Parva' which is organized every year in the auspicious month 'Bhadrapad' of the Hindu calendar that extends from the fifth day to fourteenth day of the bright fortnight.
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State Level Committee in Uttar Pradesh to review RTI matters

merinews: India News - Sun, 09/05/2010 - 06:12
Administrative reforms department ( ARD ) of Uttar Pradesh Government ( the Nodal Department for effective implementation of RTI act in State ) has issued letters to all departmental heads to ensure recovery of penalty amount from respective PIOs.
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Maoists call for talks as combing operations are extended

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 14:14
A self-proclaimed Maoist spokesperson Avinash invited the government for talks as the Nitish Kumar has asked the forces to continue the combing operations. The Bihar CM has also called an all-party meeting to assess the present situation.
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ABVP wins DUSU polls, Jitender Choudhary elected President

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 14:08
ABVP candidates Priya Dabas and Neetu Dabas were elected respectively for vice-president and secretary's post while Akshay Kumar of NSUI was elected for joint secretary's post in the DUSU elections.
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DUSU Polls 2010: ABVP sweeps elections, wins top posts

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 12:06
Saturday turned out to be a big day for ABVP(Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad) student leaders as they swept three out of four seats in DUSU (Delhi University Student's Union)election by claiming the posts of president, vice president and secretary.
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Kashmir: Manushi Citizens' First Forum meets Sonia Gandhi

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 11:53
To express solidarity with the people of J&K, Manushi Citizen's First Forum' headed by social activist Madhu Kishwar submitted a memorandum on September 3, 2010 to Sonia Gandhi over the tragic state of affairs in the state.
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Homeopathy: A witchcraft or complete cure of diseases

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 08:49
Homeopathy, the traditional system of treating diseases is facing a sinister campaign by vested interests, who have described it as witchcraft. On the other hand, its supporters claims that it offers complete cure and has no side effects.
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Hostage mastermind arrested, time running out for Nitish Kumar

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 07:57
So far, even after the expiry of the second deadline, there has been no official news from the Bihar government. A concrete solution of the problem might come out as CM Nitish Kumar presides over the all party meeting which is scheduled today.
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Sachin Tendulkar is now an honorary Group Captain

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 06:29
Considering Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable achievements in sporting world, the honorary rank aptly fits the bill. Another cricket legend, Kapil Dev has already donned the Army uniform.
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Making CBSE board examination optional

merinews: India News - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 06:24
It is true that examinations are a necessary yardstick. The pressure of studies can be eased in so many different ways, like increasing the number of seats in educational institutions and doing away with quotas.
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Delhi Metro should start ladies special trains, coaches

merinews: India News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:01
DMRC should experiment by having two ladies-exclusive coaches in each metro-train, one each at both ends of the train when full eight-coach trains are put in service. Or otherwise, ladies-exclusive trains with distinct colour can be run.
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Fifty three IIM Lucknow students going abroad under exchange

merinews: India News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 13:41
This year, 53 students from IIM Lucknow are heading to foreign universities as part of the Student Exchange Programme, 2010. The international student exchange is at the forefront of IIM Lucknow's efforts towards international exposure and recognitio
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Nitish Govt under pressure over Maoist killing of cops

merinews: India News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 13:16
The Maoists had earlier set a new deadline which was due to expire on 10 am on Friday. So far, seven policemen have been executed and four others abducted in the attack that was carried out in Lakhisarai on August 29.
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Metro connects Central Secretariat and Qutub Minar stations

merinews: India News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:25
Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy flagged off the first metro rail on the Central Secretariat - Qutub Minar metro line today from Udyog Bhawan station.
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Delhi's top spots await Commonwealth Games extravaganza

merinews: India News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:02
New Delhi defeated Canadian city of Ontario to host the 2010 edition of the Commonwealth Games. The bidding which was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica saw Delhi winning the vote and confidence by a margin of 46 votes to 22.
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September 1 proves to be a historic day for Andhra Pradesh

merinews: India News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:11
On Wednesday (September 1), Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has laid foundation stones for Rs 6000 crore NTPC-BHEL electrical equipment manufacturing project and Rs 330 crore Tirupati International Airport in Andhra Pradesh.
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