Archive for December, 2009

Gods rested while people revelled

Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) With the moon glowing luminously, Chennai citizens congregated at the beach, partied at hotels or just sat at home watching television as 2009 made way for 2010.

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City’s knights in shining armour

In a world full of cynicism and distrust, 2009 did see a few good Samaritans who chose the interests of the community over their own.

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Despite cold, Chandigarh welcomes 2010 with enthusiasm

Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) The sharply dipping mercury failed to dampen the spirit of the residents of this union territory who came out of their homes in huge numbers to welcome 2010 on New Year's Eve.

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Millions of faithful to go for a drop of immortality

Hardwar, Jan 1 (IANS) One of the world's oldest religious gatherings may become the world's biggest this year as the Hindu faithful carry forward a tradition first recorded in the Vedas.

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Hearing on Rathore’’s bail plea adjourned

Panchkula, Jan 1 (PTI) A Panchkula sessions court today adjourned hearing till 1230 hours after conclusion of arguments on behalf of former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore, who is seeking anticipatory bail in the Ruchika molestation case following filing of fresh FIRs against him.

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Pilgrims bathe in Sangam to ward off lunar eclipse impact

Allahabad, Jan 1 (IANS) The Sangam here reverberated with chants of priests after a large number of devotees took a dip on the second day of the annual Hindu festival of Magh Mela to ward off the 'adverse impacts' of the lunar eclipse that coincided with the New Year.

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Little joy for capital’s other half

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The other half of the capital who were denied access to the glitzy venues of New Year eve parties in lighted mansions and five-star hotels huddled on the chilly streets with bonfires, packets of junk food, cheap liquor and and a bit of compassion.

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New Year begins on a warm note

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Relatively warm weather greeted Delhiites on the first day of the New Year Friday. There was a rise in the mercury, with the minimum temperature settling at 6.6 degrees Celsius.

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Rupee falls by 7 paise in opening trade

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The rupee depreciated by 7 paise against the dollar on the first day of New Year today due to firm demand for the US currency which rose to three-month high against other major currencies.

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Rupee falls by 7 paise in opening trade

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The rupee depreciated by 7 paise
against the dollar on the first day of New Year today due to
firm demand for the US currency which rose to three-month high
against other major currencies.

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