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Thousands of pilgrims visit Mahadev Temple in Maharashtra

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Rahul

Akola (Maharashtra), Aug. 10(ANI): On the occasion of auspicious Shravan (monsoon) month rituals, thousands of Hindu devotees thronged to Mahadev Temple located in forest area of Satpura mountain range and dedicated to Lord Shiva at Dhargad near Akola district of … Continue reading →

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Kidnappers free one Red Cross worker in Philippines

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Rahul

An Islamic militant group on Thursday freed a Filipina Red Cross worker held captive for two-and-a-half months in the southern Philippines, but continued to hold her two European colleagues, officials said. The Abu Sayyaf rebel group had threatened to behead … Continue reading →

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Geologists map rocks to soak CO2 from air

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, March 6 (ANI): In a new report, geologists have mapped large rock formations in the United States that can also absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), which they say might be artificially harnessed to do the task at a vastly increased … Continue reading →

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Truce in Pak’s NWFP just giving breathing space to Taliban: NYT

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

Peshawar (Pakistan), Mar.6 (ANI): The truce inked between the government in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and the defunct Tehreek Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi (TNSM) last month in the Swat region, seems to have allowed the Taliban a chance to expand their … Continue reading →

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Women more religious-minded than men

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Women pray more often then men, are more likely to believe in God, and are more religious than men in a variety of other ways, according to a new study. Analysts say that the reasons could … Continue reading →

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Gary Barlow may quit Kilimanjaro trek midway due to back injury

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Rahul

London, Mar 02 (ANI): Popstar Gary Barlow may not be able to make it to the top of mount Kilimanajro, as he is suffering from acute backache. The ‘Everything I Ever Wanted’ hitmaker has been walking with the help of … Continue reading →

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Sir Edmund Hillary’s house on sale

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Rahul

Wellington, Feb 28 (ANI): Sir Edmund Hillary’s home of more than 50 years is on the market. Hillary was the first man to conquer the world’s highest mountain, and his house will be opened to the public for the first … Continue reading →

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‘India, Pak were on verge of settling Kashmir dispute in 2007′

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): After negotiating for three years, India and Pakistan were on the verge of reaching a settlement to resolve the decades-old conflict over Jammu and Kashmir, according to a leading US newspaper. The negotiations, which began in … Continue reading →

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Life may exist in Mars’ biggest volcano

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): A new study has suggested that Olympus Mons, the biggest volcano on Mars, could shelter some sort of life form. Rising three times higher than Mount Everest, Olympus Mons was active at least 40 million years … Continue reading →

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China to divert water from rivers to ease drought: official

Posted on February 9, 2009 by admin

Beijing, Feb 8 (Xinhua) China will divert water from its two longest rivers to irrigate the drought-hit areas in the country’s north, an official said. Water from the country’s longest river, the Yangtze River, will be diverted to the northern … Continue reading →

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Flicker from cigarette lighter saves missing mountain climber’s life

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 9 (ANI): A tiny flicker of flame from the cigarette lighter saved a 25-year-old mountain climber, who had got trapped on a frozen mountain ledge. The tiny flame was spotted by a helicopter crew using night-vision goggles to … Continue reading →

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Heavy snowfall blocks national highway in Kashmir

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Rahul

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked on Friday due to the heaviest snowfall in Kashmir in recent years. Snowfall has brought the traffic movement to a standstill. The strategic 300-kilometre-long Highway is the valley’s only … Continue reading →

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Scientists cook up a recipe for making moondust

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Scientists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA are literally cooking up a recipe for developing a substitute for moondust. In support of NASA’s future lunar exploration, the USGS is working with NASA to develop … Continue reading →

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England, Aussie cricketers to play charity cricket match on Mt. Everest

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Rahul

Melbourne, Jan.29 (ANI): Two cricketers from Australia have signed up to play a gruelling charity cricket match with a team of “Barmy Brits” on Mount Everest. The two teams have been named Team Hillary and Team Tenzing will take on … Continue reading →

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Tourists flock Nainital to view Himalayas

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Rahul

Nainital, Jan 28 (ANI): Large number of tourists throngs the Cheena (China) Peak, the highest mountain peak in Nainital, to feast their eye upon the enchanting view of snow covered Himalayas. Tourists who visit Nainital, usually come to see the … Continue reading →

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Evidence indicates Greek cult sacrificed animals on mountaintop altar 3,200 yrs ago

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Rahul

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A team of archaeologists has found evidence which suggests that a Greek cult worshipped Zeus, the “king of Gods”, and sacrificed animals as part of rituals, atop Mount Lykaion in Arcadia 3,200 years ago. According to … Continue reading →

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Assam’s Kaziranga National Park a contender in Seven Wonders of Nature list

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Rahul

Kaziranga (Assam,India), Jan.18 (ANI): The grazing heaven for the one horned Rhino, Kaziranga National Park in Assam, is on its way to become one among the new Seven Wonders of Nature. The Sundarbans forest, the Ganges and Pangong Lake are … Continue reading →

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