The subcontinent of India lies in south Asia, between Pakistan, China and Nepal. To the north it is bordered by the world’s highest mountain chain, where foothill valleys cover the northernmost of the country’s 26 states. Further south, plateaus, tropical ruin forests and sandy deserts are bordered by palm fringed beaches.
Side by side with the country’s staggering topographical variations is its cultural diversity, the result of the coexistence of a number of religions as well as local tradition. Thus, the towering temples of south India, easily identifiable by their ornately sculptured surface, are associated with a great many crafts and performing arts of the region.
Congress to contest polls with Samajwadi Party Calcutta News.Net The Congress party Thursday officially declared it will contest the next Lok Sabha elections in coalition with the Samajwadi Party.
Two persons shot at in Noida Calcutta News.Net Two persons were shot at by unidentified assailants here, the police said Thursday. One of the victims is said to be in critical condition.
Man suffering from AIDS commits suicide Calcutta News.Net A 30-year-old man afflicted with AIDS committed suicide by hanging himself in his home in Seema Puri in northeast Delhi, police said Thursday.
Dalai Lama in Mumbai hospital, check-up Friday Calcutta News.Net The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here Thursday afternoon following pain in the stomach, a hospital spokesman said.
US pledges aid for Bihar Calcutta News.Net The US Thursday announced an assistance of $100,000 (about Rs.4 million) for over two million people in Bihar who have been displaced by devastating floods.
Nihang leader critical after being set on fire Calcutta News.Net Amritsar/controversial Nihang sect chief Ajit Singh Phoola was in a critical condition Thursday with over 60 percent burns after two inmates at the Amritsar central jail set him on fire after an argument.
Rehabilitation package finalised for Durgapur aerotropolis Calcutta News.Net The West Bengal government Thursday finalised the rehabilitation package for people who would be displaced by the Durgapur aerotropolis project, a top official said here.
Bhopal gas victims demand five times the compensation offered Calcutta News.Net Bhopal gas victims here Thursday demanded increased compensation, and said the damage to them due to the gas leak was actually five times more than the figure reached by the government of India and the Union Carbide in 1989.
85 passengers travel on India-Pakistan bus Calcutta News.Net At least 85 passengers Thursday travelled on the cross border bus service between here and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Youth Baton Relay reaches Gujarat Calcutta News.Net The Youth Baton Relay that began from Delhi Unioversity campus and which will cover nine states, 199 cities, towns and villages over a distance of 8,500 km with more than 7,500 volunteers on its way to the Commonwealth Youth Games, Pune 2008 reached Gujarat Thursday.
Raj Thackeray appeals to supporters to remain calm Calcutta News.Net Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray appealed his supporters to maintain peace and calm Thursday evening if the Maharashtra government initiated steps to ensure Marathi signboards for all shops in this city.
Girl murdered, buried by brother in Delhi Calcutta News.Net An 11-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her brother and buried in a graveyard in northwest Delhi, the police said Thursday.
Court endorses lowering age bar for recruiting teachers Calcutta News.Net The Delhi High Court Thursday upheld a government notification of reducing the age limit for appointment of assistant teachers in state-run schools in the national capital.
Jharkhand speaker disallows two suspended BJP MLAs to vote Calcutta News.Net A day ahead of Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren seeking a trust vote in the assembly, Speaker Aalam Gir Aalam Thursday suspended the voting rights of two suspended Bharatiya Janata Party legislators.
Haryana to replace ration cards with smart cards Calcutta News.Net The Haryana government has formulated a Rs 1.53-billion plan to replace nearly 5.2 million ration cards in the state with smart cards.
Lightning claims nine lives in Jharkhand Calcutta News.Net Nine people were killed and over a dozen were injured when a lightning struck a tree under which they were standing in Jharkhand Thursday, the police said.
20 IT firms to take part in Kerala human resource summit Calcutta News.Net Twenty IT companies, including industry leaders like Tata Consultancy Services, Satyam Computers and Wipro Technologies, are expected to take part in a human resource (HR) summit to be held in Kozhikode, Kerala, Saturday.
Woman dies in freak accident in Noida Calcutta News.Net A twenty-one years old woman working in a factory in Noida died after striking her head against an electric pole while travelling in the company bus.
Lavery Kumar leads by seven strokes in Madras Ladies Golf Calcutta News.Net Delhi's Lavery Kumar came up with a one-over par 73 that took her tally to 224 in the penultimate round as she led by seven strokes in the Gold Division IGU Categorized Madras Ladies Golf championship, here Thursday.
Help kids cope with stress, say counsellors after student Calcutta News.Net Children need help to cope with stress, be it due to studies or their social life, otherwise they could end up taking extreme steps like the suicide by a Class 11 student of a well known city public school, counsellors and teachers said.
WHO lauds Kerala for improving health scenario Calcutta News.Net Stressing that inequalities in living standards are responsible for the death of people on a 'grand scale' across the world, the World Health Organisation Thursday said Kerala is really doing well to improve its health scenario.
Court criticises Maharashtra government on MNS threats Calcutta News.Net The Bombay High Court Wednesday criticised the Maharashtra government for its failure in tackling the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists's threats to business establishments if they did not put up Marathi signboards.
Rahul Gandhi takes on Mayawati over development, floods Calcutta News.Net Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Thursday blasted the Uttar Pradesh government for not implementing the central government's 'pro-poor policies' and not doing enough to battle floods.
Aksh Optifibre launches IPTV Calcutta News.Net Optical fibre manufacturer Aksh Optifibre Ltd, in association with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Thursday announced the launch of its IPTV brand 'icontrol' in Kukus of Jaipur district, making it the first IPTV service to be launched in rural India.
Tata Steel reports Rs.39.14 bn consolidated net profit Calcutta News.Net Tata Steel Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs.39.14 billion ($910 million) for the first quarter of this fiscal compared to Rs.24.09 billion of the corresponding period last year.
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