Tag: South India
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Citing CCMB study, Andhra rules out N440K role in current Covid surge
"Presently B.1.617 and B.1 are the major strains identified from the samples of the south India --AP, Karnataka, Telangana -- from the positives of the April month data, which is very infectious and is also spreading in the younger age groups apart from the adults," the statement read.
May 6, 2021 -
Taking the Lord’s name in vain?
The Bhakti movement centred around the existence of one God, the equality of all worshippers, the non-necessity of elaborate rituals and the importance of humaneness and brotherhood.
November 25, 2019 -
How to make perfect sambar at home
Puffy crispy vadas, steaming idlis or piping hot dosa, nothing is complete without sambar, which also traditionally serves as the best accompaniment to your rice meal
April 3, 2019 -
This Karnataka girl is IAF’s first woman fighter pilot from south India
Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough became the first woman fighter pilot from South India on Saturday following the commissioning ceremony of Indian Air Force (IAF) officers in Dundigal.
June 17, 2018 -
South India theatres won’t screen movies from Friday
All cinema theatres in the five south Indian states will stop screening films indefinitely from Friday to demand reduction of Virtual Print Fee (VPF). The shutdown will continue till the Digital Service Providers (DSPs) reduce VPF for regional language films, announced the South Indian Film Producers Council here on Thursday. Council convenor and well-known producer …
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March 2, 2018 -
Christmas celebrated across Tamil Nadu
Christmas was celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour in Tamil Nadu today, with believers thronging churches, including the famous Santhome Basilica Church here, for special prayers and mass. In Chennai, senior bishops and priests conducted special masses at churches and read out the Christmas message at churches across the city. A large number of people …
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December 25, 2017 -
The home-grown palmyra
In the latest edition of a book on Indian trees, which I skipped through yesterday, I saw the statement that the palmyra was probably not indigenous to India, this was only repetition of an opinion expressed long ago by a distinguished botanist-I am not sure of this name now, but have a vague recollection that …
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October 8, 2017 -
South India worst hit as truckers strike enters day 2
South India was the most affected as the indefinite strike called by truck owners to protest mainly against the proposed 50 per cent hike in the third party insurance premium entered the second day on Sunday. "Lorries are not going to southern states from other parts of the country. Trucks which have national permit have …
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April 3, 2017 -
South India worst hit as truckers strike enters day two
South India was the most affected as the indefinite strike called by truck owners to protest mainly against the proposed 50 per cent hike in the third party insurance premium entered the second day on Sunday. "Lorries are not going to southern states from other parts of the country. Trucks which have national permit have …
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April 2, 2017 -
Scottish paradise
With snowfall and heavy rains, hill stations have been cut off from the rest of the world. While hills and mountains are covered in white, there is one hill station which continues to be green throughout the year. A place hidden amidst the picturesque hills with lush green gardens down in south of India, in …
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January 27, 2017