tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75636615719729620762024-12-06T01:32:30.530+05:30THROUGH THE Lanes and ByLANESThe Indophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14941320973113896369noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7563661571972962076.post-68183508332291543272010-05-17T20:01:00.002+05:302010-09-10T18:12:51.076+05:30

PROLOGUE : A stampede occurs at the New Delhi railway station. Two persons die and more than 15 receive injuries. Reports say it occurred due to change of platforms for two Bihar-bound trains at the last moment. Now, read what the minister says: "It is not the failure of the administration. People are responsible for such chaos. It is difficult to control such situations," Ms Banerjee said from

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An Indian prisoner in a Pakistan jail has died while on a protest fast. Uttar Pradesh's Suraj Kumar was lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail.Kumar was on a fast along with 300 other inmates to protest against a special remission awarded by President Asif Ali Zardari to select categories of prisoners. An unidentified prisoner (who could be from Nepal or Bangladesh) also died during the fast. [Full

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Shashi Tharoor, MoS, MEA, has clarified himself, saying, he was not involved in any deal  he  offered just an informal patronage, being an MP from the area. Lalit Modi sprincles a full dose of allegations whenever appears on camera.The current controversy has displayed the rivalry between them, if the IPL is concerned. Things going on. Gossips going on. What's going to be result should

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"The woods are lovely dark and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep."- ROBERT FROST [Pic : Shilpi Pandey] var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var

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Believe it, or not. But, it’s true. More than a dozen copies of a poetry book have been sold at a wine shop. Guess? Which book it may be? Think a little more, or just wait. Recently, I sent a mail to my friends, asking the same question. And, of course, their reply was same. Now, what you’ve been thinking? “Madhushala”[The poetic composition by Harivansh Rai Bachchan, father of Film star Amitabh

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Most of us send, receive and often forward SMSs, among friends and relatives. I've observed some SMS possess the potential to deliver message greater than a pic or an article. However, many of them just JOKES. The Indophile has decided to share some of the messages FROM inBox... The first post from inbox is a new year wish from a friend. 2010 is coming Wish u a very Hppy new year, & Republic

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The much-awaited autopsy has failed to determine the cause of death of three-year-old Indian boy Gurshan Singh, whose body was found near here after he went missing from his house, Australian police said on Friday.[read more]

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Sonia is believed to have written to the Prime Minister about two months back, opposing any changes in the act, and emphasizing the need to properly implement it. Singh, however, is in favour of streamlining the Act, but only after consulting all stakeholders. He is understood to have written to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which implements the act, to assess whether any

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UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi certainly wants her government to accomplish the task on Monday. "I personally attach the highest importance to the women's bill. So many years have passed since Rajivji first unveiled his vision of empowering us women. It is a matter of pride that even though it has taken so long, it is our government that has cleared the legislation in Cabinet. This year, on

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A majority of Internet surfers in India feel online content should come free, says a survey. However, a good number of them do not mind spending a little if the quality of content is better. [more]

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The four were among thousands of people - the poorest of the poor - who had gathered to eat food at a community kitchen and collect a steel plate, Rs. 10, a laddu and a handkerchief - distributed by popular godman Kripalu Maharaj at his ashram on the "Shradh" (post-death rites) of his wife every year. [more]

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At least 63 people were killed and 15 others injured in a stampede on Thursday in a local ashram where nearly 10,000 people had converged for a ritual. The stampede took place after the gate of Kripalu Maharaj's ashram, 60 kms from Pratapgarh, collapsed during distribution of food on the occasion of Shradh of his wife, Sub-divisional Magistrate Kunda Shyama Charan said. [Link]

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Pravin Mahajan, brother of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Mahajan, died in a Thane hospital Wednesday evening, family sources said. Pravin was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his brother. He reportedly suffered brain haemorrhage. [Link]  

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A Sagarkiran plane crashed into a building in Hyderabad's residential area today. According to reports, the crash occurred during an air show at the Begumpet airport.[more] var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try

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UPDATE : On a high after Sunday's fairytale 4-1 victory against Pakistan, the Indians were in for a shock as Olympic silver medallist Australia opened their account as early as in the second minute and there was no stopping them.[more@source] UPDATE : Ban on Indian Hockey striker Shivendra will be continued. However, it's been reduced from three to two matches. So, he wont be part of team to play

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The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex surged up by a whopping 243 points, or 1.47 per cent, in the opening trade on Tuesday on capital inflows by foreign funds, driven primarily by a rally on global bourses.[The Hindu] var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js

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Two persons died and eight others were injured in Shimoga district of Karnataka on Monday following violent protests over the publication of an article by Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on the burqa in a vernacular daily. While one of the victims died in police firing, the other died during the clashes. Curfew was imposed in Shimoga district, around 280 km from here. Prohibitory orders under

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday ruled out any roll back in petrol and diesel prices, saying the economy has the capacity to absorb the increase without triggering inflationary pressure."Any increase in prices does hurt some people, but we have to take a long-term view," he told reporters accompanying him on his way back home from Saudi Arabia. var gaJsHost = (("https:" ==

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One day, I noticed a common thing in our apartment lift and the train's toilet. These are scribbles on the wall. Both, in form of words, and in form of sketches. The same obscene remarks and sketches. c**t, b** and several similar ones.The train's toilets, or any toilet, are private areas. On the other hand, more than one person use the lift at a time. Then, when these scribblers get enough time

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Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh rose to the occasion and converted two penalty corners as hosts India outplayed Pakistan 4-1 in a thrilling Pool B match of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "

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Whenever a person looks on the shoes. Stands up, while the train - moving in full speed. And moves towards either gates, what co-passengers think (or, should think) ? S/he, going to spit in the basin,S/he, going for face wash,S/he, (generally ‘he’) going to smoke.When a person leaving towards either gate, carrying something in hand, what copassengers think (or, should think) ?If a towel in hand :

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"When you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face of a beloved person, you know that a man can have no vocation but to awaken that light on the faces surrounding him; and you are torn by the thought of the unhappiness and night you cast, by the mere fact of living, in the hearts you encounter."-Albert Camus var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "

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Nine Indians were amongst those killed in a series of bombings in the Afghan capital, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said on Friday, describing the blasts as "barbaric attacks" by those "desperate to undermine" ties between India and Afghanistan.This is the third attack on Indian officials and interests in Afghanistan in the past 20 months. The attacks on the Indian embassy in July 2008 and

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Prologue : The FM has facilitated with relief to income tax payers in the budget.but hike in central excise duty on non-petroleum products will affect the pocket. There will be no tax for income upto Rs 1.6 lakh. The earlier slab was 1.6 - 3 Lakh For income between 1.6 lakh - 5 lakh, the tax liability will be 10%. The older slab was 3-5 lakh. For income between 5 lakh - 8 lakh, the tax liability

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“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.”-Stacey Charter var gaJsHost = (("https:" ==

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