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.
Communal clashes claim three lives in Madhya Pradesh town Calcutta News.Net At least three people were killed and 21 injured in communal clashes that broke out in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur town Friday, that also saw shops and houses being torched despite curfew being imposed, officials said.
China to work with India, others on global financial crisis Calcutta News.Net China is willing to work with India and other countries to deal with the global financial meltdown triggered by the US subprime crisis, though it maintains that so far the impact on the Chinese economy has been 'limited'.
Vaiko protests attacks on Tamils in Sri Lanka, courts arrest Calcutta News.Net Mdmk leader Vaiko Friday courted arrest here Friday, protesting against the central and state governments not doing enough to stop attacks against Tamils in Sri Lanka.
NIT, Warangal, plans Rs.1 bn upgrade Calcutta News.Net The National Institute of Technology, Warangal, ranked among the top 10 technology institutes in the country, will upgrade its facilities at a cost of Rs.1 billion, it was announced Friday.
Three Afghans jailed for 10 years on drug charges Calcutta News.Net A court here Friday sentenced three Afghans to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment on drug charges, noting that the drug trade was being used to fund terror in India.
Dutchman Guido returns career-best card Calcutta News.Net The star of the second day in Indian Open golf is Guido Van Der Valk with a superb 61 to be tied sixth and he says he likes to play on the Asian Tour.
Warrant issued against former minister P.K.Thungan Calcutta News.Net A court here Friday issued a non-bailable warrant against former minister of state for urban development P.K. Thungan after he failed to appear before it in a case relating to out-of-turn allotment of houses to government employees during 1993-1995.
Hopes dim for child trapped in borewell, mother alleges lax rescue work Calcutta News.Net More than 30 hours after he fell into a 150 feet deep borewell, two-and-a-half year old Sonu was Friday evening still trapped inside with hopes of his survival dimming. His mother has alleged that rescue workers were slow and could have 'speeded up' operations.
Union IT minister Raja alleges smear campaign by Dayanidhi Maran Calcutta News.Net Union Minister for Information Technology and Communications A. Raja has charged Dayanidhi Maran, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's estranged nephew with masterminding a smear campaign against the centre and the state by levelling baseless allegations in a telecom spectrum deal.
Prevent cruelty to animals in AIIMS lab, PETA urges PM Calcutta News.Net Stung by reports of cruelty to animals in a laboratory at the premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences here, animal rights organisation PETA has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking for an inspection of the facility and the immediate rehabilitation of the animals 'languishing' there for years.
Three more bodies recovered from Yamuna after idol immersion Calcutta News.Net Three more bodies were recovered from the Yamuna river Friday, a day after one person drowned and 13 people went missing while immersing idols of goddess Durga in Wazirpur and Timarpur areas of north Delhi, the police said.
Four killed in communal riots in Andhra town Calcutta News.Net Four people were killed and 15 others were injured in communal riots and police firing Friday in an Andhra Pradesh town, officials said.
Two protesters killed in Srinagar violence Calcutta News.Net With an injured protester succumbing to his injuries in hospital Friday evening, the toll in Friday's violence in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital has gone up to two, the police said.
Raipur man attacks woman for practising Calcutta News.Net A 45-year-old woman here was Friday attacked by her neighbour with a sword for allegedly practising witchcraft, the police said.
Ahmedabad institute ties up with Canadian college Calcutta News.Net Ahmedabad, The JG Institute of Foreign Studies here Friday inked a pact with Canada's Seneca College to offer career-oriented diploma programmes for students topursue courses in fields like fashion and tourism.
Mumbai trader stabbed, looted of diamonds in Punjab town Calcutta News.Net Robbers looted diamonds worth Rs.15 million from a Mumbai-based diamond trader after throwing chilli powder into his eyes and stabbing him in a Punjab town, police said Friday.
One killed, many injured in Srinagar protests Calcutta News.Net One person was killed and several others, including security men, were injured in heavy stone pelting by an unruly mob in Srinagar Friday during protests called to coincide with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the Kashmir Valley.
Police tighten security in Ahmedabad Calcutta News.Net In an attempt to thwart terror strikes, the police Friday ordered all malls, multiplex theatres, shopping centres and commercial establishments to appoint trained security guards and install metal detectors.
Biggest losers on the bourse Calcutta News.Net Listed below are the top losers on the Sensex with respect to price change in percent terms.
Militant killed near rail track to be inaugurated by PM Calcutta News.Net A top Hizbul Mujahideen guerrilla was killed Friday in an ongoing fierce gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, very near the railway track to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday.
Murder charges against mafia don Abu Salem dropped Calcutta News.Net The prosecution Friday withdrew all charges against extradited mafia don Abu Salem in the case relating to the murder of Ajit Dewani, the former secretary of Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala.
Biocon launches anti-cancer drug in Abu Dhabi Calcutta News.Net Biocon Ltd, country's leading healthcare company, Friday said it has launched the cancer drug Abraxane in partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based pharmaceutical firm Neopharma in that Gulf nation.
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