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`Jatt and Juliet` helmer gearing up for B'wood with re-invented mytho
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 21 (ANI): Junglee Pictures have geared up for a big scale Bollywood film, a modern re-telling of the ancient legend with Punjabi film-maker Anurag Singh.
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Ancient DNA reveals genetic legacy of pandemics in the Americas
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Dec. 20(ANI): Tuberculosis, treponemal disease, Chagas disease, and many other pathogens were endemic to populations of Prehistoric America. But the "Columbian Exchange" beginning in 1492 introduced new pathogens to American populations, including smallpox, measles, in
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Nongkrem dance festival held in Meghalaya
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Dec. 17 (ANI): Hundreds of locals recently thronged the Smit, the cultural centre for Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, to witnesses one of the most ancient and grand festivals of the indigenous Khasi tribe, the Nongkrem dance festival, here. The festival brought toget
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NASA's Curiosity rover detects boron on surface of Mars
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 14 (ANI) In a first of its kind, NASA's Curiosity rover science team detected element Boron on the surface of Mars, indicating the potential for long-term habitable groundwater in the ancient past.
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Traditional Nongkrem dance festival enthrals visitors in Meghalaya
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Dec.10 (ANI): One of the most ancient and grandiose festivals of the Khasis, the annual 'Nongkrem Dance' was held amid pomp and joy at the scenic hamlet of Smit, the headquarters and capital of the Khasi state of Hima Khyrim, 20 km from Shillong, on De
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Ansals Plaza announces grand opening of its key brands
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI-NewsVoir): Delhi's first mall, Ansal Plaza, repositioned as Delhi's ultimate Sports and F&B Destination, has opened its door to its two anchor brands, Decathlon, the global sports retail giant and The Arena, Ultra Luxury lounge. During a daylong ce
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Gold jewellery to be taxed at 75 pct with additional 10 pct cess in accord
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 1 (ANI): In the wake of Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 which has been passed by Lok Sabha and is under consideration with Rajya Sabha, some rumors have been making rounds that all gold jewellery including ancestral jewellery shall be taxed at 75 percent pl
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Human ancestor Lucy used to climb trees: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.1 (ANI): According to a recent research, evidence preserved in the internal skeletal structure of the world-famous fossil, Lucy, suggests the ancient human species frequently climbed trees.
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Athens: Obama hails democracy despite challenges across globe
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Athens [Greece], Nov.16 (ANI): Following his tour of the Acropolis in Greece, United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday gave a symbolic nod to the ancient birthplace of the system, by praising democracy which he insisted would succeed despite challenges around the globe.
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Hindu devotees set out on journey for salvation to Ayodhya
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov.10 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees on Tuesday began the famous 14 Kosi journey around Ayodhya city to worship their ancestral king Lord Ram.
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Nikam's demise huge loss for Indian journalism: Surya Prakash
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 8 (ANI): Expressing grief over the death of senior journalist and TV anchor Girish Nikam, Prasar Bharati chairman Surya Prakash on Tuesday said his demise has caused a huge loss for Indian Journalism.
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Vice President Ansari condoles demise of senior journalist Girish Nikam
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of senior journalist and Rajya Sabha TV anchor Girish Nikam, who breathed his last on Monday after a severe heart attack.
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