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Neural circuit in male fruit flies ensures successful mating
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.15 (ANI): A small neural circuit in male fruit flies allows them to perform the complex mating ritual, says a study, published in the eLife journal.
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Obama is 'a very good man', says Trump post White House meet
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (United States), Nov. 11 (ANI): United States President Barack Obama met the President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, as both men put their bitter differences aside in a time-honoured ritual epitomizing the peaceful transfer of political power.
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Tokyo brings in priests from India to pray for stronger ties with Japan
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Oct. 22 (ANI): Priests from all over India recently performed a mega non-stop prayer-cum-ritual for nine days to strengthen political and spiritual relations between India and Japan.
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Terminally ill cancer patient from West Bengal opts for Santhara
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Sept 29 (ANI): In her wish to attain Moksha (freedom from the cycle of rebirth), an 83-old year patient of throat cancer has undertaken the controversial Jain ritual 'Santhara' of voluntary fast-unto-death.
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U.P. farmer performs last rites for ox, follows Hindu rituals, organises f
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sept. 28 (ANI): An Uttar Pradesh farmer set a novel example before people by performing the last rites of his ox as per Hindu rituals and organised a feast for as many as 1,000 people 13 days after the death of his bovine (tehravi Ceremony).
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People in Bihar's Gaya perform Pitru Paksha ritual for ancestors
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Gaya (Bihar) [India], Sept. 16 (ANI): People from across the country converged in Bihar's Gaya city to take part in the 'Pitra Paksha Mela Maha Sangam', a Hindu ritual to pay homage and pray for the well-being of ancestors' souls.
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People throng Gaya to perform Pitru Paksha ritual for ancestors
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Gaya (Bihar) [India], Sept.15 (ANI): People from across India have converged in Bihar's Gaya city to take part in the traditional Pitru Paksha Mela Maha Sangam 2016, where solemn rituals are performed in homage to one's ancestors.
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Thinking of renovating your home? Opt for personal loan from Bajaj Finserv
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Sept. 7 (ANI-Business Wire India): Festivals in India are times when one looks to add positivity to their lives and homes. With Diwali just around the corner, many have already begun the customary clean, renovate, and decorate your home ritual. Are you looking to
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'Dahi-Handi' festival: SC likely to clarify on age limit to part
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court is likely to today pass an order on Maharashtra Government's plea seeking a clarification as to whether a youth below 18-years can participate in a 'Dahi-Handi' ritual and human pyramid formation could be above 20 feet.
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