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In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Lakhs of devotees thronged the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Sunday at Allahabad for a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, bringing the Maha Kumbh to a......

In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Lakhs arrive for Kumbh dip on 'Mauni Amavasya'

A large number of devotees are taking a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Allahabad on the auspicious occasion of ‘‘Mauni......

Ardh Kumbh: Last shahi snan over

Over 50 lakh people are estimated to have taken a dip at the Sangam confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers here on thelast of the six shahi snans (royal baths) at the Ardh......

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Nearly 1.5 crore Hindus took their holy dip at the Sangam -- confluence of the three sacred Indian rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the now invisible Saraswati -- on Friday, regarded as the 'most......

SC directs Centre to implement interlinking of rivers project

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to implement the ambitious interlinking of rivers project in a time-bound manner and appointed a high-powered committee for its planning and......

Soaring burial costs deepen China's grave crisis

The Chinese are facing a grave crisis. The world's most populated country has no space for its dead. The skyrocketing price of cemetery plots and funeral services has come as a shocker to......

Petrol: The most expensive and cheapest nations

With average petrol prices touching historic highs, a plenty of Indians are worried over the cost of filling up. Experts say the price of petrol is skyrocketting because of the unrest in the......

RBI raised interest rates; how this impacts you!

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday increased the short-term lending and borrowing rates by 25 basis points (0.25 per cent), ushering in an era of higher interest rates as inflation continues an......

TCS, Infy, Wipro recalling Indian staff from Japan

As Japan makes frantic efforts to deal with the nuclear radiation leaks from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in the aftermath of earthquake and tsunami, Indian information technology......

Pix: The Hottest Bikini Bodies in Hollywood

A recently conducted poll has come up with 10 Hollywood actresses with the most coveted bikini bodies. Topping the list is Raquel Welch, followed by Kim Kardashian. 'Despite a 40-year age......

Reese Witherspoon weds beau Jim Toth

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Actress Reese Witherspoon tied the knot with beau Jim Toth on March 26. The couple exchanged wedding vows at the......

JLo's cousin to sizzle in Bollywood

Jennifer Lopez's sexy cousin Caterina Lopez is all set to perform a sizzling item number in the film Bhindi Bazaar, starring Kay Kay Menon, Prashant Narayanan and Shilpa Shukla. Caterina has a......

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

When Karan Johar launched his new film -- the Agneepath remake -- at Mumbai's Four Seasons hotel, all the stars turned up! We managed to catch a glimpse of Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka driving in......

Fans celebrate Big B's 68th birthday

Fans of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 68th birthday across India on Monday by offering prayers for his good health and happiness. People gathered outside the gate of the......

Images: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

Opener Murali Vijay scored a blistering century to help the Chennai Super Kings beat the Rajasthan Royals by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Vijay and opening partner Matthew......

Button cautious about title defence

Formula One world champion Jenson Button has set his sights on the successful defence of his title, but remains less certain about his path back to the winner's podium after a disappointing season......

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Q. Name the three rivers which confluence at 'Sangam' the place of Kumb Mela.
Walmika: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/name-the-three-rivers-which-confluence-at-sangam-the-place-o/25451976/answers/

Q. Which is the largest tributary of Ganga?
Whizkid: A. Ganga,Yamuna and Sarswati. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-largest-tributary-of-ganga/25223801/answers/25451979

Q. Somvati Amavasya today-what significance ?
Vishwabandhubajpai: A. Yamuna more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/somvati-amavasya-today-what-significance-/25192768/answers/25223813

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Haryana agrees to release more raw water for Delhi

Haryana has agreed to release more raw water to Delhi from Tajewala out of the share of Uttar Pradesh in the Yamuna and this would help the Capital... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/haryana-agrees-to-release-more-raw-water-for-delhi/article4727098.ece

Weekly monitoring of Ganga, Yamuna water

on a weekly basis. They would conduct weekly test and analysis of the quality of water. Regional officer, UPPCB, Allahabad, Mohd Sikandar said... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Weekly-monitoring-of-Ganga-Yamuna-water/articleshow/20115482.cms

BJP wars for water, Haryana to the rescue

Haryana has risen to Delhis aid after water supply to the capital was curtailed following a breach in Upper Ganga Canal. Delhi will now get a part... ...

http://timesofindia.feedsportal.com/c/33039/f/533916/s/2c133083/l/0Ltimesofindia0Bindiatimes0N0Cindia0CBJP0Ewars0Efor0Ewater0EHaryana0Eto0Ethe0Erescue0Carticleshow0C20A1156610Bcms/story01.htm

Hooda agrees to release water after Sheila's request

In view of the water crisis in the Capital due to breach in Upper Ganga Canal in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit sought help from her... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/city/hooda-agrees-to-release-water-after-sheilas-request.html

Farmers protest against power plant hits 1000th day

"Lathi maar maar ke utha lehale anshan wahe/ daktar sahib soochna pahuchain naye mukhyamantri se bataiye da/ hum aapan zamin na dewai/ hame na... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/farmers-protest-against-power-plant-hits-1000th-day/article4724579.ece

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In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Lakhs arrive for Kumbh dip on 'Mauni Amavasya'

Ardh Kumbh: Last shahi snan over

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

SC directs Centre to implement interlinking of rivers project

Soaring burial costs deepen China's grave crisis

Petrol: The most expensive and cheapest nations

RBI raised interest rates; how this impacts you!

TCS, Infy, Wipro recalling Indian staff from Japan

Pix: The Hottest Bikini Bodies in Hollywood

Reese Witherspoon weds beau Jim Toth

JLo's cousin to sizzle in Bollywood

Bollywood parties with Karan Johar

Fans celebrate Big B's 68th birthday

Images: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

Button cautious about title defence

People speak for ganga and yamuna

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