Category: General
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Brand Bharat: Not a land of snake charmers, but a powerhouse of production
In this context, let us revisit the Angus Maddison report of OECD which speaks about India contributing one-third to the world GDP from the year 1CE to 1750CE New Delhi, Sep 05: What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of India?When we speak about a nation, certain images come…
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Re-introduced in 2004 with an excuse, Navy ensign finally does away with St George’s Cross
While the Cross was removed in 2001, it came back in 2004. The reason: The new flag was indistinguishable as the blue of the Navy crest merged with the skies and the sea. New Delhi, Sep 02: With the commissioning of the indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant, the Indian Navy also got a new ensign today.…
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Why India is a land of ‘murti’ and ‘vigraha’ and not idols and idolators as perceived by the West
For the Europeans who came here, the ‘Murti’ and ‘Vigraha’ appeared as mere objects of art. They did not occupy any space in their hearts. So, they called these forms as idols and termed this offering derogatorily as “idol worship”. New Delhi, Aug 31: With the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities commencing, a word that one would very…
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The dog breed that sniffed out Osama Bin Laden joins Army’s counter terror force
New Delhi, Nov 29: On Sunday, the counter-terrorism unit of the Indian Army welcomed the Belgian Malinois’ Canines to its canine squad. Belgian Malinois are squarely built, proud, and alert herders standing 22 to 26 inches. Strong and well-muscled, but more elegant than bulky, there’s an honest, no-frills look about them, as befit dogs built…
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PM’s national statement at COP26 suggests India is all for saving the planet
New Delhi, Nov 02: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the national statement at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow said that India will archive net-zero emissions by 2070. The PM’s speech at the COP26 suggests that India is for saving the planet and also monitor other countries follow the same when it comes…
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Net zero emissions by 2070: Top 8 takeaways from PM Modi’s COP26 address
New Delhi, Nov 02: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the national statement at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow said that India will archive net-zero emissions by 2070. PM’s mantra of Lifestyle For Environment is inspired by Indian culture, Gandhi ji’s teachings & PM’s own life to ensure peaceful existence with nature. Just…
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, We All Love Your Powerstar!!!
I have always waited for a Friday. It means the end of the week and I am sure it is the case for most of you out there. However Friday, October 29 was not something I was waiting for. By 12 noon horrible news had started to trickle in and the man whose song (Appu…
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Media Scan | New Defence Complex for 7K personnel
A special panel of guests Manu Pubby Senior Editor, Economic Times and Vicky Nanjappa Special Correspondent, OneIndia.com discusses the issues and explain in their own perspective on new Defence Complex for 7K personnel
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How to download Aadhaar Card online: Watch video here
New Delhi, July 02: Do you want to download your Aadhaar Card online. Do not worry, there is a solution here. The Unique Identification Authority of India has released a direct link to download the same. In a tweet, UIDAI said, ” download your Aadhaar from eaadhaar.uiadai.gov.in anytime anywhere. You can choose to download Regular…
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101 Falcons set to deploy Rafales in Hasimara airbase
New Delhi, June 21: Ahead of the formal induction at the Hasimara airbase in West Bengal, the Indian Air Force has raised the second Rafale squadron- 101 Falcons of Champ and Akhnoor. The 101 squadron was resurrected with the five jets that landed in India. The first Rafale Squadron- 17 Golden Arrows is fully operational…
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