Campaign launched for awareness to prevent violence against womenOctober 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Ministry of Women and Child Development on Friday launched a campaign to create public awareness for prevention of violence against women. On this occasion, women representing various walks of life formed a human chain at the India Gate lawns.
7-feet high sand sculpture in Orissa highlights problem of global warmingSeptember 24th, 2009 PURI - World-renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has sculpted a 7-feet high sand sculpture of goddess Durga and a burning globe on the Puri beach to draw attention to global warming. Pattnaik used 10 tonnes of sand to create the sculpture, which took him around five hours to complete.
Chennai hosts violin concert for World PeaceAugust 30th, 2009 CHENNAI - Hundreds of violinists performed in Chennai in a concert, dedicated to the World Peace. The concert was organised by the city-based CARVA Trust.
Kolkata cycle rally promotes environment awarenessAugust 24th, 2009 KOLKATA - Hundreds of cyclists took to the streets here on Sunday in a cycle rally organized with an aim to promote environmental awareness. The rally was organized by the state-run oil refinery, the Indian Oil Corporation.
Sand sculpture of Ganesha spreads awareness on global warming in PuriAugust 23rd, 2009 PURI - On the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi and the 10-day festivities ahead, noted sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has made an image at the Puri beach to evolve devotion and spread public awareness on global warming. Patnaik has sculpted a 40 feet-long Ganesha and a tree on His palm alongside a message 'Reduce Global Warming' written next to the image.
Singapore-Chennai flight makes emergency landing in ChennaiAugust 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI - A Singapore-Chennai flight had to make an emergency landing ay Chennai airport on Saturday after one of its rear tyres burst. According to preliminary reports, all 132 passengers and crew on board Flight IC 556 were safe.
J-K college students learn about wildlife in Dachigam National ParkAugust 18th, 2009 SRINAGAR - A group of students from various colleges in Jammu and Kashmir recently had an opportunity to learn about wildlife recently, as they attended a two-day camp at the Dachigam National Park. Organised by Youth Hostel Association of India (YHAI) in collaboration with Wildlife Department of Jammu and Kashmir, the camp was aimed at creating awareness about the importance of nature and wildlife conservation.
Assam observes World Breastfeeding DayAugust 5th, 2009 JORHAT - To observe the World Breastfeeding Day, hundreds of women led by health workers and allied volunteers here took part in a public meeting and rally to spread mass awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding babies. The rally with messages heralded through banners, covered most of the rural and other important places.
Banana festival attracts visitors in ChennaiJuly 26th, 2009 CHENNAI - A two-day banana festival began in Chennai City on Saturday with a view to encourage its consumption. Organised by the state-run Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), the festival aims to promote the consumption of banana fruit and create awareness about its many medicinal propertiess many as 40 stalls have been mounted, displaying 22 varieties of the fruit.
Chennai hosts "Made in Thailand" exhibition to boost bilateral tradeJuly 24th, 2009 CHENNAI - The eighth edition of 'Made in Thailand Destination Thailand 2009' exhibition in Chennai is not only showcasing Thai products, but also providing an opportunity to strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations. The Department of Export Promotion of the Thailand Ministry of Commerce has organized the five-day event that began on Wednesday.
Autorickshaw rally to raise Rs.25 lakhs for rural schoolsJune 9th, 2009 CHENNAI - This year's edition of Mumbai Xpress, an autorickshaw rally from here to Mumbai, is expected to raise Rs.25 lakhs for providing basic amenities in rural schools, its organisers said here Tuesday. "The funds raised will be used towards 10 projects along the rally route and will benefit over 20,000 students," said Aravind Bremanandam, managing director of Chennai Event Management Services, the lead organiser of the event.
Vaiko may be arrested again: Chennai policeApril 12th, 2009 CHENNAI - MDMK leader Vaiko and actor-turned-politician Vijaya T. Rajendherr may be arrested for alleged anti-national speeches, Chennai police Commissioner K.
Irfan Pathan looking for bicycles in VadodaraApril 1st, 2009 VADODARA - Cricketer Irfan Pathan was seen looking out for a sports bicycle in the market of Vadodara recently by contending he loves cycling. The 24-year old pace bowler, who has also excelled with the bat, is back in the city from New Zealand.
Tube Investments to sell Rs.200,000 bicycleMarch 25th, 2009 CHENNAI - Bicycle and engineering product manufacturer Tube Investments (TI) Wednesday said it will sell premium bicycles that cost up to Rs.200,000. 'We will sell bicycles ranging between Rs.17,500-200,000 and accessories through our exclusive retail outlets Track and Trail,' Arun Alagappan, TI senior vice-president (retail and e-bikes), told IANS from Bangalore on phone.
Infosys rocks to raise 'green' awarenessFebruary 3rd, 2009 BANGALORE - IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd late Wednesday hosted a 'green' rock festival in its sprawling campus here to raise awareness about preserving the environment and address global warming to prevent climate change. 'About 1,200 Infoscions participated in the three-hour long rock fest held at the amphitheatre of the green campus in the electronics city.
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