Category Archives: Asia

Anna Hazare Begins Fast While Lok Sabha Roars

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The noted social activist Anna Hazare has started his three day hunger strike in Mumbai, demanding a stronger Lokpal Bill than the one being debated in the Indian Lok Sabha. Anna reached Juhu beach around 11 AM and did some meditations in front of the bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

US Lawmakers See Narendra Modi As PM In 2014

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A report prepared by the US analysts has suggested that there is a huge possibility of BJP returning to power at the center. The report has warned the US lawmakers that if such things happen, then the Gujarat CM Narendra Modi will be all set to become the Prime Minister of India.

Anna Hazare Fast May Create Traffic Clogging In The Capital

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As the anti corruption crusader Anna Hazare plans to start his fast till death from August 16th in the Jai Prakash Narayan Park in New Delhi,  police are making all sorts of arrangements to tackle the traffic chaos that may add in the capital because of the situation.

High Craze For Short Travel Destinations During Raksha Bandhan

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With India’s 64th Independence Day, nation is also getting prepared to celebrate Raksha Bandhan which falls on 13th August, 2011. People are making long plans for the extended weekend as Independence Day falls on 15th August and it is a Monday.

Another Major Earthquake Hits Japan Coast, Tsunami Alerted

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A massive earthquake of magnitude of 7.3 has hit the north eastern coast of Japan on Sunday and a tsunami alert has been issued by the local administration. Workers stationed at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant has been asked to evacuate as it was reported by a national media.

Is The Ship on Juhu Beach Serious Threat To India’s Security?

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A ship on Juhu beach has raised huge public and media curiosity because of reasons more than one. After the 26/11 attack on the Taj Mumbai, patrolling and guard has been supposed to increase to a great extent along the western waters of the country.

M.F. Hussain, Painter and Creator of Gajagamini, Is Dead

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The noted Indian painter M.F. Hussain died today in a London hospital at 2.30 a.m. in the wee morning hours. The celebrity painter was 95 years old at the time of his death.

Jayalalitha The Chief Minister Returns to Office with Gifts for Voters

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On Monday, actor turned politician, Jayalalitha was sworn in for her third stint as chief minister of Tamil Nadu since being elected back in 1991. Without wasting any time the AIADMK leader dished out a lot of gifts for the state’s female population and for those under the poverty line

Some US citizens Arrested For Supporting Taliban

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The federal prosecutors on Saturday charged a Pakistan descent with US citizenship along with his four family members and one other man for supporting Pakistani Taliban with hidden money or wealth.

Petrol Price Hike Leaves Citizens Angry

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Oil companies in India, on Saturday have decided to increase the petrol price by Rs.5 litre. This decision has raised the fumes of anger among citizens, especially in New Delhi. The citizens of India, who are already bearing the inflation disaster, are once again given the shock of life with the steep increase in petrol prices.