Karva Chauth is of great importance for married Hindu women but the festival is seen as a big occasion for women undertaking their first Karva Chauth fast after marriage. A newly married woman is given utmost importance by relatives and immediate family members when she observes her first fast for the long life of her husband. She is showered with…
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Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2009
The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, is celebrated with reverence all over the country. He is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as ‘Bapu’ or ‘Father of the nation’, was born on the…
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The Key Pakistani Suspects Responsible for Mumbai Attacks
The sole surviving gunman in the Mumbai attacks pleaded guilty on Monday, but India has charged 37 others in the three-day slaughter of 166 people. Only two besides Kasab are in Indian custody; the rest are thought to be in Pakistan. Here is a look at some of the accused in Pakistan: Hafiz Mohammed Saeed
Three Indians Attacked by 70 Locals in Australia
After a brief lull in attacks on Indians in Australia, three members of the community were “brutally bashed” by a group of around 70 youth while playing here. 26-year-old Sukhdip Singh, his brother Gurdeep Singh and uncle Mukhtair Singh were attacked by the group when they were playing pool in the eastern suburb of Epping on Saturday. “At around 11’o clock…
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Delhi Stock Exchange to Begin Trading Next Month
Delhi Stock Exchange Limited (DSE), one of India’s premier demutualised regional stock exchanges, has received 110 membership applications from brokers for its deposit based trading memberships. DSE will become operational soon and trading is expected to commence from next month onwards.