Mahatma Gandhi's followers take out peace rally in SrinagarOctober 1st, 2009 SRINAGAR - A day prior to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, members of the Akhil Bharat Rachnatmak Samaj held a peace march here today. They assembled at the press colony to start the three-day Gandhi Jayanti celebrations.
President Patil recalls Mahatma Gandhi's vision of all round developmentOctober 1st, 2009 AHMEDABAD - President Pratibha Patil has said Mahatma Gandhi's idea of all round development was a key to stable and a secure society. Addressing a gathering here on Wednesday, President Patil said, "Gandhiji gave the message that our task would not be complete unless we wipe the tears of each and every poor in this country so only when each and every section of the society is able to benefit from the country's development only then we would be able to set up a stable and a secure society."
Patil who is on a four-day visit to the state would be visiting Gandhiji's Sabarmati Ashram today.
China interested in IPI, India can rejoin: Iranian envoySeptember 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With India going slow on the tri-nation gas pipeline, Iranian ambassador to India Seyed Mehdi Nabizadeh Tuesday said China is interested in the proposed multi-billion project but left the door open for New Delhi to rejoin the peace pipeline. The Iranian envoy, however, remained quiet on whether Iran is holding talks with China over the tri-nation pipeline involving Iran, India and Pakistan.
Sankardeva birth anniversary celebrated in AssamSeptember 14th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Thousands of devotees visited the Dhekiakhuwa Bor Namghar, Temple of Vaishnavism in Assam to celebrate the 560th birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva, the famed Vaishnavite saint and social reformer of the region. Spirituality, peace and unity formed the foundation of the month long birth anniversary celebration, which started from August 22.
Kolkata holds special prayers on Mother Teresa's 99th birth anniversaryAugust 26th, 2009 KOLKATA - Special prayers were held at the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity on Wednesday on the occasion of Mother Teresa's 99th birth anniversary. A mass was organised at Mother's House where visitors joined nuns of the missionary.
Rajiv Gandhi remembered on 65th birth anniversaryAugust 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders paid homage to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 65th birth anniversary Thursday, joining his widow and Congress president Sonia, their son Rahul, daughter Priyanka and son-in-law Robert Vadra at Rajiv Gandhi's memorial Veer Bhumi here. Hymns from all religions were sung at the memorial in his remembrance.
K.R.Nagaraja's role in promoting Kannada in Delhi rememberedJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Large number of people from all walks of life paid rich tributes to late K.R.Nagaraja on his 67th birth anniversary function held here this weekend. K.R.Nagaraja, Additional Advocate General of Karnataka Government in Delhi, was former President of Delhi Karnataka Sangha.
Ranchi Zoo announces birth of two leopard cubsApril 28th, 2009 RANCHI - Zoo authorities in Ranchi have announced the birth of two leopard cubs. The cubs, one male and one female, were born on March 10 and are now being brought before the public.
Nation pays tribute to Ambedkar on his 118th birth anniversaryApril 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The nation on Tuesday paid rich tribute to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 118th birth anniversary.
Babu Jagjivan Ram's 102nd birth anniversary todayApril 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Babu Jagjivan Ram's 102nd birth anniversary is being celebrated on Sunday. To pay homage to him, a sarvadharma (all religion) prayer meeting was held in New Delhi on Sunday morning.
Holbrooke likely to visit India on April 7March 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke is expected to visit India on April 7 to discuss how India could cooperate in US efforts to end terror threat in those two neighbouring countries. During his visit, Holbrooke will meet Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon and National Security Advisor M.
Golden retriever gives birth to 16 pups in West BengalMarch 25th, 2009 KOLKATA - A two-and-a-half-year-old dog of a West Bengal couple has given birth to 16 puppies and a doctor Wednesday said it was one of the rarest cases in veterinary history. Soumen and Soma Santra's Jenny, a Golden Retriever, gave birth to nine male and seven female puppies Friday.
Thousands offer prayers on Prophet's birth anniversaryMarch 10th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Thousands of people converged at the famed Hazratbal shrine here Tuesday and offered prayers for peace and prosperity to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed. Muslim devotees from across the Kashmir Valley also had a glimpse of the Prophet's holy relic at the shrine.
Reliance Communications launches GSM telephonyDecember 29th, 2008 MUMBAI - The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Wednesday launched its much-awaited GSM mobile telephone services spread over 11,000 towns and 340,000 villages with a capital infusion of Rs.10,000 crore (Rs.100 billion/$2 billion). Chairman Anil Ambani, who launched the services from the Reliance Centre here, said the rollout happened six months ahead of schedule, with the company having secured the frequency spectrum for the services only in January.
Devotees gathering for Guru Gobind Singh birth anniversaryDecember 26th, 2008 PATNA - In the first week of January, hundreds of devotees from India and abroad will attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh, here in the city of his birth. The three day celebrations will be held at the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Takht Sri Harmandir Jee Patna Sahib, Jan 1-3.
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