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Meet the best ambassadors of India's North-East

No, they are not politicians, bureaucrats or film stars, but a group of young singers who can stir the rusted chords of your soul with the power of their voice. Ladies and gentlemen... the......

How a Wharton graduate fits into North-East politics

"I have 27 missed calls during the time I've been speaking to you! Here if you don't answer the phone, there is every chance a party member will tell you 'Because you didn't answer my phone I'm......

One of India's most politically unstable states goes to the polls

Meghalaya is a land of political contradictions. One of the most peaceful states in the North-East, only one chief minister has had a full term in office in Meghalaya's 41-year history.......

'Look East' policy brings India into Asia Pacific: Clinton

The United States today is stronger at home and more respected in the world, Hillary Clinton has said in her last foreign policy speech as the secretary of state. She said the country's military......

What's killing the homeless in north India?

The severe cold spell in north India has been the harshest on the homeless, but is rough weather the only cause of death of several homeless people?Rediff.com's Priyanka finds out. Doctors in New......

North-east needs to focus on infra, IT: Sam Pitroda

North-east states can witness a better growth if they focus on infrastructure, information system, and innovation, said Sam Pitroda, Advisor to PM on Public Information Infrastructure and......

Air India threatens to stop operations to NE airports

Flights within the northeastern region may be hit from New Year, with Air India threatening to stop its operations to airports like Tezpur, Lilabari and Shillong following non-payment of funds by......

Another IT hub emerges in Andhra

Madhurawada, located along the north-east of Vizag or Visakhapatnam, along National Highway-5, is an upcoming residential area, thanks to the major developments driven by the Information Technology......

Assam's stunning Saraighat Bridge completes 50 years

The first bridge on the Brahmaputra River, built to connect north east India with the rest of the country, has completed 50 years.Known as Saraighat Bridge, this road-cum-rail bridge in Guwahati......

India keen on expanding oil, gas explorations in Vietnam

Keen on expanding oil and gas explorations in Vietnam's East Sea, energy-hungry India today said it will be a "win-win" situation for both the economies.Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma,......

North East film makes it to Cannes

The Konyak Nagas, a tribal people from Nagaland renowned for their ferocity, headhunting and many tattoos, find themselves the subject of a short English film featured at the annual Cannes Film......

'I have already started working on Kites'

After Indian Idol's Prashant Tamang comes another talent, also named Prashant, from North East India.Prashant Rasaily was the runner-up in Gateway To Hollywood, a reality television show which gave......

Shillong's Guiness World bid

The music capital of North East India, Shillong, is all set to rock to the tune of the 'biggest ever guitar ensemble' on October 26 in an attempt to storm into the Guinness Book of World Record.The......

I-League: Shillong Lajong signs Renedy Singh

North East's only Football Club in the prestigious I-League, the Shillong Lajong FC, on Monday, signed national mid-fielder Renedy Singh ahead of their first home encounter against Churchill on......

Why not include the north-east in IPL-4?

Dear Mr Lalit Modi, I am a great admirer of you and the way you have put the Indian Premier League on the top rung of world sporting events. The carping critics, and there are many, are shocked......

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Q. What is the most popular food item in India...?
Jafar: A. more

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Q. 'Paradise Unexplored' is the tagline used to promote which part of the country as a part of the 'Incredible India' campaign?
Pravin: A. Chapathi of wheat in the north and rice in the south and the east. more

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Q. where is Hidimba Devi Temple?
PSA: A. the north east more

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The amazing Chalukyan temples

The temple complex at Aihole offers a fascinating insight into the history of Chalukyan temple architecture writes Nirdesh K Singh. Karnataka is... ...

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-travel-in-pics-the-amazing-chalukyan-temples/20130526.htm

12-year-old alleges he was sodomised for two years

A 12-year-old boy has alleged that he was being sodomised by four young men at a madrasa in North-East Delhi for the past two years in connivance... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/12yearold-alleges-he-was-sodomised-for-two-years/article4752809.ece

Guitarist Obed Zeme's debut album released

An experimental guitar instrumental album called 'Canaan Caravan', that crosses different genres from ballad rock to jazzy blues feel, has been... ...

http://e-pao.net/ge.asp?heading=12&src=260513

A migrant headache for the police

The rise in crimes in Bangalore over the last two decades can partly be attributed to the increasing inflow of migrant labourers, claim the City... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/334687/a-migrant-headache-police.html

A last stand etched in time

Dalu (Garo hills), May 25: It was the rainy morning of May 25, 1971, during the height of the Indo-Pak War. A small group of BSF jawans in one... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130526/jsp/northeast/story_16938367.jsp

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