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Friday, May 3, 2013

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May 03, 2013

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Thousands attend Sarabjit's funeral, many VIPs present
A large crowd comprising villagers and VIPs, including Rahul Gandhi, bid a heartfelt adieu to Sarabjit Singh, whose body was brought to India late last night.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail, serious; India says sorry
Sanaullah, a resident of Pakistan, was admitted in hospital in an unconscious condition with serious injuries on his head after being hit by a fellow inmate.

Loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts key policy rates
The RBI on Friday cut key policy rates by 0.25%, a move that will make auto, housing and other loans cheaper and help accelerate economic growth.

Cities

Doctor booked for raping woman in hospital
A doctor allegedly raped a young woman while she was undergoing treatment at his hospital in Thane, police said.

Woman dies five years after she was wounded in Jaipur blast
A 39-year-old woman has lost her battle for life five years after she was wounded in the 2008 Jaipur blast and slipped into coma.

Business

Sensex slumps 183 points post RBI policy announcement
Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty index Nifty fell by 69.20 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 5,930.15.

Bharti Airtel to sell 5% stake to Qatar Foundation for $1.26 billion
Bharti Airtel will sell a 5% stake in the company to Qatar Foundation Endowment for $1.26 bn to strengthen the capital structure of the company.

Sports

MS Dhoni is a clever captain in Indian conditions: Kevin Pietersen
"The reason why CSK are so successful is because MS (Dhoni) is such a clever skipper in Indian conditions," Pietersen said.

Abhinav Bindra to appeal for India's Games return
Bindra is part of a five-member government delegation that will meet IOC officials on May 15.

Entertainment

Salman Khan's visit creates chaos, crowd manhandled
Massive chaos, ugly clashes and women being pushed around... this marked Salman Khan's visit to both Chandigarh and Ludhiana on Thursday.

Alia prefers acting advice from Karan Johar than family
Newcomer Alia Bhatt says she prefers to consult her mentor Karan Johar regarding her career over her family.

Infotech

Four big contracts coming Indian IT's way
Four IT contracts - from Unilever, Procter & Gamble, American Express, and Bank of America - each valued close to $8 billion are coming up for renewal this year.

Infosys BPO's two senior executives resign
Two more senior executives have resigned from the business process outsourcing arm of Infosys.

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Prophecy of the Golden Age from Brahma Vaivarta Purana; The Mysterious Disappearance of Great Hindu Saints




The following are ten verses from the Brahma-vaivarta Purana that were spoken by Lord Krishna to Mother Ganga just before the beginning of Kali yuga (the age of quarrel and strife). Kali yuga began approximately five thousand years ago, and it has a duration of 432,000 years, leaving us with 427,000 till the end of the present age. [For a description of Kali yuga, please read the related article "Predictions for the age of Kali".] Within this 432,000 year period, there is a period of 10,000 years that will be a golden age. That golden age is being described below...

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The deaths of great people have always been a mystery. People have immense interest in it and so the mass media never stops exploiting it. Even today the TV channels in western countries broadcast newer and newer stories about the death of John F Kennedy, President of America, who was assassinated on 22nd November 1963 – 50 years ago!

Even Lord Krishna's death at the hands of a hunter, Lord Rama's death in the river Sarayu, Buddha's death after eating a special food given by a devoted host ,and Jesus' death on the Cross raise the eyebrows...

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May 02, 2013

Top Headlines

India-Pakistan ties take another hit with Sarabjit Singh's death
Sarabjit Singh, who died after being brutally assaulted in a Lahore jail, has become the latest bone of contention between India and Pakistan.

Salman Khurshid compares India with legendary boxer Muhammad Ali
Khurshid compared India with legendary boxer Muhammad Ali who tired his adversaries and then with a single left hook, floored them.

India should recall envoy to Pak, Rajnath Singh says
BJP demanded that India call back its high commissioner in Pakistan and scale down diplomatic relations with Islamabad in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh.

Cities

Lady constable, husband booked for thrashing bus conductor
A lady constable and her husband were booked for allegedly attacking a bus conductor in Moga.

Man found hanging in train compartment
A 45-year-old man was found hanging in the general compartment of Ajmer passenger train on Wednesday morning.

Business

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit halves, misses estimates
Analysts had expected the company to report net profit of Rs 7.41 billion.

Health covers may cost 20% more
The insurance regulator has cleared a hike in health insurance rates for policies issued by New India Assurance.

Sports

DD, KKR clash, driven by desperation
DD have been struggling with their batting. KKR are in a similar situation with their batsmen also lacking in consistency.

Players' trust in captain must for a successful team: Sourav Ganguly
Leading a cricket team is no different from running a family where the members would end up playing for themselves if captain loses their faith, feels Ganguly.

Entertainment

Don't know how to react when a girl calls me 'bhai': Salman Khan
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan feels people should engage themselves in charity irrespective of the reasons for it.

Madhuri is the hero and I am the villain in 'Gulab Gang': Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla, who is sharing the screen space with her once arch rival Madhuri Dixit in Gulaab Gang, calls the 'dhak dhak' girl her 'one of the best co-stars' so far.

Infotech

Apple iPhone 5S launch date 'revealed'
Rumour mills have for long speculating on the launch of the alleged iPhone 5S.

IBM, Lenovo call off server deal talks: Report
IBM and Lenovo have called off negotiations over a multibillion-dollar deal in which the Chinese company would have bought Big Blue's low-end server business.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Origin of Sri Puri Jagannatha; Significance of Monday Fast In Hinduism




King Indradyumna was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu and was very eager to meet Him face to face. At one time, by the Lord's arrangement, a devotee of the Lord arrived in the court of King Indradyumna, and in the course of discussion he began to talk about an incarnation of Lord Vishnu named Nila-Madhava. After hearing these topics, King Indradyumna became very inspired and sent different brahmanas in different directions to search for and inquire about Lord Nila-Madhava. All of them, however, were unsuccessful and returned to the capital city of the King, except for one priest of the name...

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Many Hindu followers fast on Mondays. It is one of the most auspicious days of the week as it is in honour of Lord Shiva, the ascetic God who lives in the mountains of Kailash. There are many rituals and myths associated with this Somvar Vrat as the fast is called in Hindi. But first let us take a look at the right way to fast on Monday.

The Tenets of the Somvar Vrat

Fasting for Lord Shiva is relatively simple. He is not a God who is too enshrined in rituals. The fast must...

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May 01, 2013

Top Headlines

Protests at Delhi Metro stations against Sajjan's acquittal
Outraged at the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to anti-Sikh riots, people protested in the capital blocking traffic and metro tracks.

Sarabjit slips into non-reversible coma, family returns to India
A source said Sarabjit Singh's heart is beating but without brain function. He is completely unresponsive and unable to breathe without ventilator support.

US asks India, Pakistan to restrain their nuclear, missile programmes
US has asked India and Pakistan to restrain their atomic and missile programmes and play a positive role in the global non-proliferation community.

Cities

Mumbai Metro trial run successful
On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Mumbaikars were treated to a successful trial run of the state's first Metro railway.

Miracle mom gets twins at 60
The Petlad resident, who will soon turn 60, is on her feet day and night, bringing up her four-month-old twin sons Bakul and Utpal.

Business

Gold, silver prices fall further on sluggish demand
Gold and silver prices fell further in New Delhi today due to slackened demand at prevailing levels amid a weak global trend.

BSE launches broad-based Islamic index
BSE has launched an Islamic equity index based on the wide-measure S&P BSE 500 index, providing a new benchmark for Islamic investors.

Sports

DD, KKR clash, driven by desperation
DD have been struggling with their batting. KKR are in a similar situation with their batsmen also lacking in consistency.

Players' trust in captain must for a successful team: Sourav Ganguly
Leading a cricket team is no different from running a family where the members would end up playing for themselves if captain loses their faith, feels Ganguly.

Entertainment

'Aashiqui 3' and '4' not ruled out, says Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt is quite happy with the success of 'Aashiqui 2' and he does not rule out the possibility of coming out with the third and fourth instalment of the film.

Writer accuses Anurag Kashyap of plagiarism, director denies
A writer has accused director Anurag Kashyap of copying his story in the compilation movie " Bombay Talkies" but Anurag has rubbished the claims.

Infotech

Yahoo increases paid maternity, paternity benefits
Yahoo has increased the amount of paid leave new parents can take, bringing the internet company closer to the policies of some of its Silicon Valley peers.

7 hot gadgets that just got cheaper
Want to know if the price of the gadget you are eyeing to buy has been slashed? Well, check out in our list.

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