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Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem

Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 08/02/2012

Society

Thaipusam festival commences in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Hindu devotees prayed in front of the Lord Muruga's chariot during the annual Thaipusam festival in the capital. Malaysia. 6th...

by Azhar A Rahim in Malaysia on 06/02/2012

Politics

Workers of Jamiat Tulba Arabia burn US, Israel and Indian flags

Participants of “Salmiat-e-Pakistan rally, organized by Jamiat Tulba Arabia, burn US, Israel and Indian flags. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 3rd February 2012

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 03/02/2012

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset...
06/02/2012 - Thaipusam festival commences in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - Thousands of Hindu devotees prayed in...
03/02/2012 - Workers of Jamiat Tulba Arabia burn US, Israel and Indian flags - Pakistan - Participants of “Salmiat-e-Pakistan...
03/02/2012 - Patient undergoes treatment ahead of World Cancer Day - Agartala - India - Nearly 80% of cancer patients in India...
29/01/2012 - 20th State Conference of Communist Party of India - Agartala - India - CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat...
28/01/2012 - Bharatiya Janata Party campaigns in the holy city of Amritsar - India - Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (...
27/01/2012 - Culling begins as Bird flu resurfaces at Tripura - India - India - Culling began after a fresh outbreak of...
25/01/2012 - National Voter's Day celebrated across India - Agartala - India - A programme for voters and officials to...
24/01/2012 - 676 militants surrender in Guwahati - India - India - A total of 676 militants laid down...
24/01/2012 - Paramilitary forces rehearse ahead of Republic Day - Agartala - India - Indian paramilitary forces took part in...

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Annual Thaipusam festival celebrated - Kuala Lumpur
The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, which commemorates the day when Goddess Pavarthi gave her son Lord Muruga an invincible lance with which he destroyed evil demons, was celebrated by som...
Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem
Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin: ”I promise the public an exception...
Two giant sculptures in Kensington Gardens - London
Two giant sculptures by Anish Kapoor during a heavy snow in the Kensington Gardens. Anish Kapoor CBE RA is an Indian-born British sculptor UK. 18th December 2010
15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Signature Building - Belfast
With only 56 days before opening, a15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Belfast, which is a living monument to Belfast’s moving maritime legacy on the site of the former Harland and Wol...
Thaipusam festival commences in Kuala Lumpur
Thousands of Hindu devotees prayed in front of the Lord Muruga's chariot during the annual Thaipusam festival in the capital. Malaysia. 6th February 2012
Kashmir Solidarity Day celebrated Islamabad
Kashmir Solidarity Day was observer throughout Pakistan. Kashmir Solidarity Day has been observed each year since 1990 in Pakistan as a day of protest against Indian control of part of ...
Kashmir Refugees protest against indian forces in Hyderabad
Anjuman e mahajrin jamoon stage a protest against the killing of innocent peoples of occupied Kashmir and atrocities by Indian forces. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Workers of Jamiat Tulba Arabia burn US, Israel and Indian flags
Participants of “Salmiat-e-Pakistan rally, organized by Jamiat Tulba Arabia, burn US, Israel and Indian flags. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 3rd February 2012
Patient undergoes treatment ahead of World Cancer Day - Agartala
Nearly 80% of cancer patients in India are in the advanced stages of suffering when they come to hospitals, compared to 20% in the West. World Cancer Day on February 4th, is an occasion...
London's Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita at iRock Launch
Mayor of London candidate for 2012 Siobhan Benita, attended the UK launch of the social enterprise iRock! held at Grange Tower in the capital. London, UK. 2nd February 2012
Daily live for the native Samburus
Samburu is a place in Rift Valley province in Kenya that it is inhabited by Samburus who conduct many activities like hunting and fishing in the nearby National Park. Nairobi. 19th June...
Ratha Sapthami festival celebrated in Mysore
Ratha Sapthami is an auspicious festival celebrated by Hindus and it is dedicated to Lord Surya. It is during this time that Surya/Sun moves from the southeast to the northeast. India. ...
20th State Conference of Communist Party of India - Agartala
CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat termed the Congress-led UPA government as a 'government of scams' during the 20th State Conference of the Communist Party of India. 29th ...
Maharashtra Directorate receives Trophy at PM NCC Rally
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presents the PM Banner Trophy to the champion Directorate Maharashtra at the Prime Minister`s NCC Rally. New Delhi, India. 28th January 2012
Bharatiya Janata Party campaigns in the holy city of Amritsar
Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wave flags as they take part in an election rally for upcoming assembly elections on the 30th of January. Amritsar, India. 28th January 2012
Kashmiri folk artists perform on Republi Day in India
A group of artists playing Kashmiri folk music perform in the streets during a festival on Republic Day. Baramulla. 26th January 2012
Rajesh Khanna visits the holy city of Amritsar
Indian veteran actor and Ex-Member of Parliament for the Congress party, Rajesh Khanna (C), interacts with media persons during his visit to Amritsar as a part of upcoming assembly elec...
Culling begins as Bird flu resurfaces at Tripura - India
Culling began after a fresh outbreak of a potential threat of the H5 strain of the Avian influenza virus on a poultry farm at the Indian Council Research Centre at Lembucharra, about 45...
Republic Day celebrated in Kashmir - Srinagar
In India, Republic Day commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India on 26 Janua...
Fourth edition of the Indian Art Fair - Delhi
The fourth edition of the Indian Art Fair is underway from the 26th to the 29th of January. This year the show is held in a new location at NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi. India. ...