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Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

Two people were killed and 37 others were injured when an overloaded bus turned en route to Srinagar. According to police, the bus coming from...

by FAISAL KHAN in India on 16/05/2012

Our World

European Union envoys visit Nagaland amidst controversy

Diplomats of eight European countries brought controversy in New Delhi over their 'uninformed' visit to Nagaland which the Indian Ministry...

by Caisii Mao in India on 15/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi's live performance

Famous Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Gopi performed on stage at the Sri Vallabha temple in Kerala, Thiruvalla.

by Aji Jayachandran in India on 14/05/2012

16/05/2012 - Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident - India - Two people were killed and 37 others...
15/05/2012 - European Union envoys visit Nagaland amidst controversy - India - Diplomats of eight European countries...
14/05/2012 - Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi's live performance - India - Famous Kathakali artist Kalamandalam...
14/05/2012 - Dung at the front of primary health center - punjab - India - Dung at the front of primary health...
13/05/2012 - Religious procession in the holy city - Amritsar - India - Indian Hindu devotees take part in a...
13/05/2012 - Religious procession praises goddess Maha Mariamman - Amritsar - India - Indian Hindu devotees participate in a...
12/05/2012 - ICICI Lombard organizes free medical check up - Dimapur - India - Hundreds of patients receive a free...
12/05/2012 - Dusts distort the morning wind - Amritsar - India - Indian people make their way through...
09/05/2012 - Bir Khalsa Dal sets Guinness World record - India - Members of Bir Khalsa Dal show their...
09/05/2012 - Government employees protest in Srinagar - India - Indian police used paint, water cannons...

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Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi's live performance
Famous Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Gopi performed on stage at the Sri Vallabha temple in Kerala, Thiruvalla.
Dung at the front of primary health center - punjab
Dung at the front of primary health center village Kallar Khera in Punjab.
Religious procession in the holy city - Amritsar
Indian Hindu devotees take part in a religious procession held in praise of the Hindu goddess Maha Mariamman.
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Indian Hindu devotees participate in a religious procession held in praise of the Hindu goddess Maha Mariamman (Sheetla Mata).
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Government employees protest in Srinagar
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Indian artist creates on the eve of World Red Cross Day
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New Indian rupee symbol sees greater usage on the street
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Mumbai-based Media Foundation

Mumbai-based Media Foundation of India has announced its second national press photo contest for full-time professional press photographers and freelancers. Not open to amateur photographers.

Free Entry.

Contest Categories:
General News: Pictures of scheduled events or planned events
Spot News: Pictures shot on the spot without any advance planning
Daily Life: Glimpses of richness and diversity of daily life
Sports: Pictures capturing sporting moments
Arts & Culture: Pictures of the literary and performing arts; festivals etc
Best Photo Stories: Picture sequence of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 images narrating a story pictorially. Photo stories shot in any of the five categories could be entered here.

Picture of the Year award: Rs 75,000 and a trophy
First Prize: Rs 50,000 and a trophy
Second Prize: Rs 30,000 and a trophy
Third Prize: Rs 20,000 and trophy

Entries to be sent on a CD to MFI registered address, or sent in an email to MFIcontest2012@gmail.com on or before May 31, 2012

For more info go to http://www.mfi.org.in

DJ Memorial Photography

DJ Memorial Photography Contest, open till 12 June, 2012. 1st prize: Rs.3 lakhs. 2nd prize: Rs.1.5 lakhs. 3rd prize: Rs.50,000.
All pictures should have been taken in India. There will be no other restriction.
Two sections: "Nature" & "Open." Prints & CD/DVD entries, together with completed entry form.
Even though the copyright will rest with the photographer, DJMPC may use the picture for non-commercial promotional purposes or reproduction in the catalogue/calendar. By participating in this event, it is construed that all participants give their concurrence to the use of their photographs by
DJMPC for non-commercial promotional activities of LMW.
Go to http://www.djmpc.in/ for details.

North-East Through My Eyes

North-East Through My Eyes Photo Contest, 2012, deadline March 20, 2012, open to all, one entry per person, no entry fee, prizes Rs.3,000, Rs.2,000, Rs.500 etc.
"By entering the contest, the entrant agrees to grant Eastern Fare an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide nonexclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entries (along with the photo information and entrant’s name) only in connection with the contest and promotion of the contest. Eastern Fare will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such use."
If you're still interested, go to: http://india-north-east.blogspot.in/p/north-east-through-my-eyes-photo.html

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