Monthly Archives: August 2011

Nritya Samragini Sitara Devi & Multifaceted Musical Legend T V Gopalakrishnan Conferred Legends of India Lifetime Achievement Award 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by sinha

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Casio launches new keyboards for kids: with Indian Tones & Rhythms

Posted on August 31, 2011 by sinha

These mini-keyboards are upgraded models with newer designs and more features. Ideally suited for early starters in music it comes with 4 Indian tones [Harmonium, Santoor, Sitar, Shenai], 5 Indian rhythms, 10 song bank [which contains 1 Indian song as … Continue reading →

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Online eye donation campaign by Mulamoottil EHRC a big hit

Posted on August 30, 2011 by sinha

A noble message on eye donation by Mulamoottil EHRC to create awareness on eye donation. Continue reading →

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CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN-Lokmat available LIVE on the drive with avaniTV In-Car Entertainment Service

Posted on August 29, 2011 by sinha

CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN-Lokmat have partnered with avaniTV to make available the channels LIVE in vehicles on Indian roads. With this partnership, the channels would be available for viewers while on the move. This service promises to add a new dimension t… Continue reading →

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India’s Hazare Ends Hunger Strike

Posted on August 28, 2011 by sinha

Anna Hazare called off his 13-day hunger strike Sunday morning after the government pledged that the anticorruption legislation it is drafting would address several of the Gandhian activist’s demands. Continue reading →

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Indian Activist to End Hunger Strike

Posted on August 27, 2011 by sinha

Indian activist Anna Hazare was expected to end his hunger strike after the government pledged that anticorruption legislation would address several of his demands. Continue reading →

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BPL launches a new range of Rechargeable home lighting solutions

Posted on August 26, 2011 by sinha

Offers an unparalleled consumer benefit: 4 hours’ charging: 5 hours’ light and solar charging capability Continue reading →

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India, Activist Inch Toward Deal

Posted on August 25, 2011 by sinha

The Indian government and anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare appeared to inch closer to a deal Thursday afternoon after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and parliamentarians appealed to the Gandhian activist to call off his fast. Continue reading →

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Hazare Weakens as India Talks Stumble

Posted on August 25, 2011 by sinha

Supporters of hunger-striking activist Anna Hazare said talks with the Indian government over anticorruption legislation hit new roadblocks late Wednesday, even as the septuagenarian’s health was becoming a serious concern. Continue reading →

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Sifar to release debut album on Beatfactory Music

Posted on August 25, 2011 by sinha

Delhi based Hindi Rock band Sifar prepares to release debut album in September ’11 on Delhi’s premier record label after the success of their debut EP Continue reading →

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India Leaders Extend Olive Branch

Posted on August 24, 2011 by sinha

As Gandhian activist Anna Hazare entered the eighth day of his fast, the government invited his aides for talks and called for a meeting of all political parties on legislation for an anticorruption ombudsman. Continue reading →

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SEMI India Launches Solar PV Technical Training Programmes in Jaipur

Posted on August 24, 2011 by sinha

SEMI India, the Indian arm of the global industry organization, SEMI, today launched a solar PV work force development initiative, with a three day short course on “Solar PV Power Systems: Concepts, Operation and Applications” in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Wor… Continue reading →

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Shine re-launches its portfolio – Shine.com and ShineJobs

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sinha

The re-launch has been timed to coincide with its 3 year anniversary, with Shine.com hitting the landmark of over 70 lakh candidates in its database, and also with the relaunch of its Tuesday job supplement with Hindustan Times, ShineJobs. Continue reading →

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CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz PIONEER BUSINESS NEWS ‘ON THE MOVE’ with AVANITV Partnership to make ‘Live business news’ available in Cars on Indian roads

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sinha

In a pioneering foray, CNBC-TV18, India’s No.1 Business medium and the one of the country’s most viewed ‘Out of Home’ TV channels, has partnered with AvaniTV, a new entity delivering infotainment and entertainment solutions to consumers on the go, to l… Continue reading →

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A Gandhi Model Galvanizes India

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sinha

In 73-year-old “Anna” Hazare, Indian anticorruption activists have tapped a leader whose austere lifestyle and history of nonviolent protests, including fasts, recall the spirit and tactics of Gandhi. Continue reading →

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Indian Activist Begins Delhi Protest

Posted on August 20, 2011 by sinha

Indian activist Anna Hazare led a large procession of supporters through the city’s streets before launching a hunger fast and demonstration designed to pressure the government to enact strong anti-corruption reforms. Continue reading →

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India Names Growth Targets

Posted on August 20, 2011 by sinha

Despite worsening global uncertainties and domestic inflationary pressures, India is aiming for 9% annual growth over a five-year period. Continue reading →

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Sahitya Kala Parishad Presents A Three-Day Thumri Festival, August 26-28, 2011

Posted on August 19, 2011 by sinha

Sahitya Kala Parishad presents a three-day Thumri Festival, dedicated to love, nature and the divine.The performing artists are Suranjana and Shubra Guha (Day 1), Anjana Nath and Purnima Chaudhuri (Day 2), Kakali Mukherjee and Girija Devi (Day 3). Continue reading →

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Hazare Styled Life of Activism After Gandhi

Posted on August 19, 2011 by sinha

Anna Hazare, who has galvanized thousands of Indians to protest against corruption, has spent most of his life in social activism, following a legendary escape from a Pakistani air raid. Continue reading →

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MVL Mobiles launches feature loaded phone – MVL R6

Posted on August 19, 2011 by sinha

The MVL R6, phone addresses the needs and desires of consumers in Rural India with features like Long battery life, Dual SIM capability, Expandable memory up to 8GB, Conference call facility , Indian Calendar , Continue reading →

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India’s Hazare to Launch Protest

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sinha

Indian social activist Anna Hazare left jail amid a thong of supporters. He was preparing to launch a major anticorruption protest and hunger strike after New Delhi police relaxed their restrictions. Continue reading →

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Philips TV gives you umpteen reasons to celebrate this festive season

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sinha

Unbelievable Onam Consumer Offer and 3-year warranty on all Philips TVs! Continue reading →

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India Activist Nears Deal for Release

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sinha

An aide to jailed Indian activist Anna Hazare said the anticorruption advocate had reached a deal with police early Thursday under which he would leave detention and stage his planned hunger-strike protest in the capital for up to 15 days. Continue reading →

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India Monsoon Above Normal

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sinha

India’s monsoon rains were above normal for the second straight week in August, narrowing a seasonal deficit and putting the country back on track to achieving its target of an all-time high food grains output. Continue reading →

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Japan to Fund Polio Effort in Pakistan

Posted on August 18, 2011 by sinha

Japan’s overseas development agency will fund polio-vaccination campaigns in Pakistan, one of the most difficult fronts against the disease. Continue reading →

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