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Celebration of India’s sovereignty amidst the colours of life is what Republic Day celebrations are all about. The patriotic fervour of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in all Her diversity. This picture gallery throws light on the Republic Day festivities and brings out the Nation’s myriad cultures and traditions [...]

-Solar eclipse brings Maha Kumbh to a standstill Last updated on: January 15, 2010 17:46 IST The longest solar eclipse of this millenium was witnessed by a huge crowd at Dhanushkodi, in Tamil Nadu. Dhanushkodi is only 18 kms from Thalaimannar in Sri Lanka. The center line of the eclipse was at sea. Astronomers, students, [...]

ISRO to launch rockets to study Friday’s solar eclipse Bangalore, Jan 13 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a series of rockets from its two launch centres between Thursday and Sunday to study Friday’s solar eclipse and its after-effects. A rare and longest annular solar eclipse of this millennium will occur on [...]

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Makar Sankranti Colourful kites of sizes and hues. more about kite festival ~~~~~~~~~~~ International Kite Festival is held at Ahmedabad on January 14 every year, to coincide with the festival of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is a festival that heralds a change of season marking the movement of the sun [...]

Russian made MIG-29 aircraft makes way after landing during a joint India-U.S…. At least half of the country’s defence equipment is obsolete and needs urgent upgrade, a report said on Wednesday, underlining gaps in its defence preparedness in a region roiled by Islamist militancy and military rivalries. Only 15 percent of India’s equipment is “state [...]

108 Facts about Telangana – need and justification 55) How many JNTU colleges should be there in 10 dist of Telangana, if 2 are in 4 districts of Rayalaseema ? 56) AP dairy buys milk from farmers from Andhra Rs 24.30, Telangana Rs 22.30 57) 450 tribal villages, millions of tons of limestone, rich minerals, [...]

108 Facts about Telangana – need and justification 1) Catchment area of Krishna Basin Rayalaseema 18% Andhra 13% Telangana 69% Allocation of Krishna water as per tribunal recommendation= Rayalaseema 16% Andhra 49% Telangana 35% Actual utilization Rayalaseema 13% Andhra 87% Telangana less than 1% 2) Godavari river catchment area Telangana 79% (1170 TMC) Andhra 21% [...]

Full name Ishant Sharma Born September 2, 1988, Delhi Current age 21 years 130 days Major teams India, Delhi, India Red, Kolkata Knight Riders, North Zone Playing role Bowler Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling style Right-arm fast

Yusuf Pathan India Full name Yusuf Khan Pathan Born November 17, 1982, Baroda, Gujarat Current age 27 years 54 days Major teams India, Baroda, India Green, Rajasthan Royals Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling style Right-arm offbreak Relation Half-brother – IK Pathan Profile Yusuf Pathan first made his mark as a hard-hitting batsman and offspinner for [...]

Amit Mishra India Full name Amit Mishra Born November 24, 1982, Delhi Current age 27 years 47 days Major teams India, Delhi Daredevils, Haryana, India Blue Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling style Legbreak Profile A confident and attacking cricketer, Amit Mishra first caught the eye while tormenting the England Under-19 tourists early in 2001 with [...]