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Boston Bhangra event rocks for fifth year in a row
Boston (SATimes): Boston Bhangra, Inc hosted their 5th annual Boston Bhangra Competition, called BBC for short, at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston on November 15. This was their fifth straight sell out event with close to 3,000 people in attendance despite rough weather.
Television workers get 40 percent hike, to resume work Thursday
Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) Television workers and technicians who had called for a complete boycott of shooting earlier this month will get back to work Thursday following an agreement with the producers over an increase in their wages.
At 105, Kalka-Shimla railway declared World Heritage Site
Kalka (Haryana), Nov 9 (IANS) The 105-year-old railway line that meanders through the hills between Kalka and Shimla, covering 102 tunnels and 800 bridges, was Sunday officially declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Minister of State for Railways R. Velu unveiled the inscription plaque of the Kalka-Shimla Railway as a World Heritage Site at the Kalka railway station, around 25 km from Chandigarh.
New piano pedal developed for paraplegics
Paraplegics immobilised from the hips down can now play the piano by operating the right pedal wirelessly, thanks to a method developed by Heidelberg Univeristy researcher Ing Rüdiger Rupp.
Ramayana a fight between animal and divine: Devdutt Pattanaik
What is the essence of the epic "Ramayana"? The fight between the animal and divine in man, said author Devdutt Pattanaik, the author of "The Book of Ram" launched in the capital Wednesday.
A helpline this Diwali to help treat burns
Got a slight burn while bursting crackers this Diwali? Don't panic and don't try home remedies. Help is now just a phone call away.
Delectable Diwali sweets, made at home!
It is difficult to get a range of Diwali sweets in the US. So, here is a delectable collection of traditional Diwali recipes to help you make this Diwali celebrations more zestful.
Drug may reduce coronary artery plaque
Olmesartan, a drug used in treating high blood pressure, may play a role in reducing coronary plaque, according to the latest research.
'Anarkali' dresses a hit as Malaysian Indians go Diwali shopping
Elegant 'Anarkali' churidar-kurta women's dresses in layered fine cloth, a throwback to India's Mughal era, are becoming a big draw with Malaysian Indian women as they begin shopping for Diwali.
Nobel Memorial Week strengthens Sweden-India ties
The Sweden-India Nobel Memorial Week was inaugurated in the capital Saturday, coinciding with the announcement of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner.