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People in Udupi try 'frog wedding' for rains and respite from scorching he
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Mangaluru (Karnataka)[India], June 8 (ANI): In an attempt to appease the rain god, the 'Udupi Nagarika Vedike' (Udupi Citizen Forum) on Saturday arranged the marriage of two frogs. Locals believe this ritual, called Mandooka Parinaya, will get them rains and respite from the scorching heat.
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David Letterman joins Shah Rukh Khan for Eid
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Continuing his yearly ritual, Shah Rukh Khan, on Wednesday, greeted his fans from the balcony of his bungalow on the occasion of Eid. But this year, he had a special company- American television host David Letterman!
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After decades, age old practice of 'Sehar Khawani' revived in Doda
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Doda (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], June 5 (ANI): After a gap of nearly two decades, a group of people in the district have revived the practice of 'Sehar Khawani,' a ritual to help Muslims wake up to prepare Seheri (pre-dawn meal) during the holy month of Ramzan.
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Special fishing ritual held in Mangaluru
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Mangaluru (Karnataka)[India], May 16 (ANI): As part of the 'Jatra Mahotsava' of Chelairu Kandige Dharmarasu Sri Ullaya Temple, a special fishing ritual was observed at Kandige Nandini River here on Wednesday.
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Decked up bride-to-be casts her vote in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 12 (ANI): Do you need an example of a dutiful citizen? One was spotted on Sunday during the sixth round of polling in Madhya Pradesh's Vidhisha when a bride-to-be took a break from her marriage rituals to exercise her right to vote.
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Tehzeeb TV the fastest growing Urdu TV channel in India
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Emerging as the most liked Urdu satellite television channel in India, Tehzeeb TV is all set and excited to pave its way into the hearts of a larger audience.
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Bhima Koregaon case: Activist Varavara Rao's temporary bail plea rejected
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Apr 29 (ANI): A Pune court rejected on Monday a temporary bail plea of activist and Bhima Koregaon violence accused Varavara Rao who wanted to attend post-death rituals of his sister-in-law.
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'Agni Kheli' festival: devotees throw fire at each other at K'tka temple
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], Apr 22 (ANI): As a part of a centuries-old tradition, hundreds of devotees here performed a spectacular fire ritual, to pay reverence to the Goddess Durga at a temple situated in the Kateel town, around 30 kilometers from here.
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Rahul performs rituals for late family members, Pulwama attack victims at
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Wayanad (Kerala) [India], Apr 17 (ANI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi offered prayers and performed rituals for his late family members as well as victims of the Pulwama terror attack at Thirunelli temple here on Wednesday.
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Congress leader Shashi Tharoor
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Apr 16 (ANI): Cutting across the party lines, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday paid a visit to Shashi Tharoor in a hospital here, where the MP and senior Congress leader was admitted after sustaining a head injury.
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Tharoor hospitalised after sustaining injuries during ritual at Trivandrum
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Apr 15 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was hospitalised on Monday after he sustained head injuries during the 'Thulabharam' ritual at a temple here.
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Indian Incense Industry witnesses 8-10 percent growth in FY 2018-19
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): Incense sticks have been an integral part of Indian lifestyle since inception. Adoption of agarbathis beyond praying rituals has given a boost to the category not only in India but in International markets as well. In the last financial
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