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.
Court summons bureaucrat over deportation camp Calcutta News.Net The Delhi High Court Wednesday summoned the secretary of the social welfare department of the Delhi government for not complying with its orders to remove the lack of basic facilities in the foreigner deportation camps here.
Maradona to conduct football clinic at Mohun Bagan ground Calcutta News.Net Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona is all set to conduct a football clinic at the Mohun Bagan ground here for under-12 boys as part of his two-day trip to the city.
India, Russia to ink nuclear pact, step up anti-terror efforts Calcutta News.Net Russian President Dmitri Medvedev comes to India on his maiden visit Thursday - a trip that will see the two countries renew their old ties by inking a civil nuclear cooperation accord and stepping up anti-terrorism cooperation.
Deshmukh asked to resign, successor choice Thursday Calcutta News.Net Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has finally been asked to step down following last week's terrorist attack in Mumbai, the Congress party said here Wedenesday, adding that a decision on his successor will be taken Thursday.
Court pulls up DTC for not rewarding brave employee Calcutta News.Net The Delhi High Court Wednesday criticised the Delhi Transport Corporation for not fully rewarding a bus conductor who had sustained a bullet injury while protecting passengers from robbers.
Fight terror unitedly, urge Gujarat Christians Calcutta News.Net A body of Christians in Gujarat Wednesday urged Indians to unite in the fight against terror and asked politicians to build bridges in society.
Election of BJP councillor in Delhi quashed Calcutta News.Net A city court Wednesday quashed the election of a Bharatiya Janata Party municipal councillor for not providing full details of his assets in the affidavit filed with his nomination papers.
Rallies, prayer meets mark Bhopal gas disaster anniversary Calcutta News.Net People here held rallies, demonstrations and burnt effigies to observe the 24th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, which killed over 3,000 people and maimed several thousand others for life.
`Million scholarships for young students to pursue science Calcutta News.Net To catch them young and make them pursue a career in science, the United Progressive Alliance government is offering scholarships to one million young students in the age group of 10-15 years, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday.
Thousands of disabled people stage candlelight protest Calcutta News.Net Some were on wheel chairs, others were using sign language to communicate and hundreds were standing firm with white sticks - over 10,000 physically challenged people took part in a candle-light march here to highlight their plight on World Disability Day Wednesday.
Two policemen injured as suspected extremist opens fire Calcutta News.Net Two policemen were injured and had to run for cover after they came under fire while trying to arrest a former activist of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India here Wednesday.
Poll panel meets political parties over counting method Calcutta News.Net The Election Commission Wednesday discussed with political parties a new way of counting votes in some constituencies where it fears 'intimidation and victimisation of electors'. The vote count for the ongoing assembly elections is slated for Dec 8.
Taj Mahal Palace has adequate insurance cover Calcutta News.Net Indian Hotels Co Ltd, the owner of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Wednesday said the terrorist-attacked luxury hotel in Mumbai has adequate insurance cover to meet the expenses of restoring it to functioning order.
Seven Bangladeshis held in Andhra Pradesh Calcutta News.Net Seven Bangladeshis were arrested at Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada railway station after they were found travelling without valid train tickets, the police said.
Maharashtra Security Guards coming up soon Calcutta News.Net An elite 142-strong Maharashtra Security Guards is being set up on the lines of the National Security Guard (NSG) with an initial grant of Rs.50 million to prevent the repeat of the Mumbai terrorist attack, Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said Wednesday.
Court favours review of VIP security Calcutta News.Net Expressing concern over the security scenario after last week's terrorist strikes in Mumbai, the Delhi High Court Wednesday expressed its unhappiness at the deployment of a number of security personnel to protect VIPs and sought a reply from the government.
Advani conveys to Rice India Calcutta News.Net New Delhi, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday called on Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader L.K. Advani to discuss last week's terror attack on Mumbai.
Tribals clash with police in West Bengal Calcutta News.Net A group of tribals clashed with policemen in West Bengal's West Midnapore district, protesting alleged police excesses after the landmine blast in Salboni targetted at Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's convoy.
Government to meet airlines over agents Calcutta News.Net The government Wednesday assured travel agents associations that it would take up their demand for restoration of a five percent agents commission with airlines.
Kerala to give Rs.1.5 mn to slain Major Calcutta News.Net The Kerala government Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs.1.5 million to the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed while battling terrorists in Mumbai.
Mamata to lay siege at Dunlop factory in West Bengal Calcutta News.Net Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said that her party would lay an indefinite siege in front of Dunlop India's factory here, demanding immediate reopening of the tyre manufacturing facility in Hooghly district.
Dera chief questioned by Punjab Police for four hours Calcutta News.Net Controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh Wednesday spent over four hours at the heavily guarded Punjab Police headquarters where he was questioned in a case of his attiring himself like the 10th Sikh guru, Gobind Singh, last year.
Bharat Petroleum win Shastri hockey cup Calcutta News.Net Riding on Hari Prasad and Aiyan Aiyamma's strikes, Bharat Petroleum beat Indian Oil 2-0 in the final of the Shastri hockey tournament at the Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.
BCCI hopeful that Test series will go ahead Calcutta News.Net The Board of Control for Cricket in India is hopeful that the two-Test series between India and England would go ahead as scheduled from next week.
10 tigers, 57 elephants poached in three years Calcutta News.Net At least 10 tigers and 57 elephants have been poached in India during last three years, the environment and forests ministry said Wednesday but said the government was doing its best to protect wildlife.
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