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China will not accept provocative action in South China Sea: Official. Diggdigg Even as India has pulled out of an offshore oil block in the South China Sea following protests by China, Beijing has reiterated its stand that the islands in the South China Sea and the adjacent waters fall within its “core interests” and it will not accept any “provocative action” in the sea off the China coast.

Jia Xiudong, Senior Fellow in Residence at the state-run China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), Department of International Strategic Studies, said while China does not claim the whole South China Sea, its official position is that it has “undisputable sovereignty over the islands and waters around it”. He,however, added that freedom of navigation in the waters was a “non-issue”. CIIS is of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and conducts research and analysis on a wide range of foreign policy issues, according to the official website. After China voiced its objection, ONGC Videsh pulled out of the oil block exploration.

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I am appalled a group of creatures on two legs that have been living closely together and have a dominant leader, in this case an Italian Alpha Female. You CON men out there know what an Alpha female is. You sense it. You know it. In the current work settings, the Italian Alpha female may be a natural leader, exuding confidence. Respect internet freedom, US tells India. Diggdigg Voicing its support for full freedom of the internet, US has urged India to maintain respect for fundamental freedoms, while probing rumours that have caused an exodus of northeastern Indians from southern cities.

The US “have seen these reports that northeastern Indians are returning to the northeast from cities in southern India, and these media reports that the returns are due to concerns about personal safety”, State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters Tuesday when asked about India blocking some websites for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of hatred. “On the larger question of internet freedom, you know where we are on that issue, and we are always on the side of full freedom of the internet,” she said.

“But as the Indian government continues to investigate these instances and preserve security, we also always urge the government to maintain its own commitment to human rights, fundamental freedoms, rule of law.” Young India wants jobs, girls, social status: Chetan Bhagat. Diggdigg “Meri Naukri, Meri Chokri (My job, my girl)”.

Young India’s rallying cry is simple. They want love, they want money and they want stature in society, says popular mass fiction writer and media columnist Chetan Bhagat. “They want a good life and a great girlfriend. If your cause will help them get a good life, then they are with you. 'Keep Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta within RTI ambit': UPCPRI to CM. Diggdigg UPCPRI ( Uttar Pradesh Campaign to Protect RTI ), Voice of majority of RTI Activists of Uttar Pradesh ,the RTI wing of YAISHWARYAJ Seva Sansthan, a Lucknow based NGO organized a meeting of RTI activists in the state capital on Tuesday.

Noted Social Activist Usha Sharma, Prabhuta Mishra, Babita Singh, Vishnu, Datt Mishra and RTI activists, comprising lawyers, professors, engineers, retired government officials and others, took part in the meeting. Urvashi Sharma, Coordinator of UPCPRI chaired the meeting. Agni-II missile successfully test-fired. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media.

You share. We air. diggdigg India Thursday successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said. The test was conducted from Wheeler’s Island in Bhadrak district, around 200 km from here, at about 9 a.m. by army personnel as part of a training exercise. “It was a 100 percent success. India can monitor BlackBerry without codes [Report] Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media.

You share. We air. Freedom acquiring new meaning for thinking India. Diggdigg Freedom as an idea is no longer what it was 65 years ago when India emerged from the shackles of British domination at the stroke of midnight Aug 15, 1947.

Today, it is an exercise in introspection on how much ground we have been able to cover towards being a sustainable, sovereign, fair, thinking and developed nation, as envisaged in the manifesto of a free India. It is a not a question of freedom movement any more; it is how people manage their own affairs, says freedom fighter Rameshwar Dayal. “For the first few years, it was well, particularly during emergency when everything was on time. Indian firm gets Gates Foundation grant for `eToilet’ Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media.

You share. We air. diggdigg An Indian firm has won a grant of more than $450,000 from the Bill& Melinda Gates Foundation to make public toilets more accessible to the urban poor via the eco-friendly and hygienic “eToilet”. India’s Eram Scientific Solutions Private Limited was awarded the grant as part of the foundation’s second round of Reinvent the Toilet Challenge grants totalling nearly $3.4 million. Foundation Co-chair Bill Gates announced the grants Tuesday along with the winners of the first round of Reinvent the Toilet Challenge-an effort to develop “next-generation” toilets that will deliver safe and sustainable sanitation to the 2.5 billion people worldwide who don’t have it.

Bollywood mourns loss of Rajesh Khanna, the 'phenomenon' Diggdigg For some he defined romance on screen, for some his heart-warming performances brought tears, and for a whole lot of Bollywood celebrities Rajesh Khanna, Hindi cinema’s “first superstar”, was the “phenomenon” whose “magic” will live on forever through his memorable films, dialogues and songs. Young and veteran – celebrities of all age groups remembered Rajesh Khanna, fondly called ‘Kaka’, who passed away here Wednesday following prolonged illness. Many of them took to Twitter to share their experiences and thoughts about the 69-year-old, who delivered hits like “Anand”, “Kati Patang” and “Aradhana” among about 160 films that he featured in.

Here’s what celebrities had to say: Anupam Kher: Rajesh Khanna gave us a crash course in romance. Madhuri Dixit-Nene: Another of Hindi cinema’s giants passes, Rajesh Khanna. Shilpa Shetty: Just heard the sad news. Voting begins to elect India's new president. Diggdigg Indian lawmakers Thursday voted to elect a new president in what is a direct contest between ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Pranab Mukherjee, holding a clear winning edge, and opposition-backed P.A. Sangma. Polling to choose the 13th president started simultaneously at the national and state capitals. More than 650 votes had been cast till 1 p.m., Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat said. MPs were seen queuing up in Parliament House outside the polling booth in Room No 63 even before the voting began at 10 a.m.

Nearly 700 MPs and eight state legislators were expected to participate in the exercise in Parliament House. Polling began on a brisk note with Bapi Raju Kanumuri, the Congress MP from Narsapuram in Andhra Pradesh, being the first MP to vote. US loans for Indian firms making solar facilities in Rajasthan. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media.

You share. We air. Russia, China veto West's UN draft resolution on Syria. Diggdigg Russia and China Thursday vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution on Syria over fears that it could lead to foreign military intervention in the violence-wracked Middle East country. “We offered flexibility on Russia and China’s concerns, but still they refused to engage,” said Britain’s UN envoy Mark Lyall Grant after the vote. “They have chosen to put their national interests ahead of the lives of millions of Syrians,” he said.

Lyall Grant also said the failure to approve the resolution would lead to “all-out civil war”. Nitya Prakash Talks About Young Love. Diggdigg Ever since his debut novel “Dear, I Hate You”, Nitya Prakash has created quite a niche’ for himself in the Indian literature scene.

And now he’s back with his third, Little Lucknow.The new book is a very interesting insight into the mind of a 11 year-old discovering the beauty and horror of love. There’s a very thin line between being thrilled and being terrified, when a child falls in love.Nitya Prakash is a versatile personality – a writer, a banker, a management expert, an investment consultant, software engineer, motivational speaker, media man, all rolled in one. He was born and brought up in the city of Nawabs-Lucknow, UP (India). He is the bestselling author of ‘Dear, I Hate You’, ‘In the name of Love, R.I.P.’ & ‘Little Lucknow’. US Congress wants to keep Myanmar import ban. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media.

You share. We air. diggdigg The US Congress Thursday voted to extend a ban on imports from Myanmar by one year despite recent easing of other sanctions against the country. The Senate and House of Representatives voted separately to extend the ban on all imports from Myanmar, first imposed in 2003, Xinhua reported. India, US closer than ever: Indian envoy. Diggdigg Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has said shared economic, diplomatic and security goals have brought the two nations and their peoples closer than ever.

Ritu Lalit’s new book ‘Hilawi’ hits the stands. Indian Oil, Reliance lead eight Indian companies in Fortune 500. India expresses interest in Ghanaian oil as mega trade show opens.

My marriage plans jinxed: Veena Malik. Son arrested for killing father over property dispute in Punjab. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media. US hails Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media. You share. We air. Us-hails-delhi-investment-summit-on-afghanistan-68392. India, Israel ink pact to boost tourism. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media. India, Israel ink pact to boost tourism. Ailing Rajesh Khanna admitted to hospital.

Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media. You share. We air. Veteran film star Rajesh Khanna was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here Saturday afternoon, said a hospital source. How public art is struggling to find its space in India. India’s forex reserves grow to $289 bn. India’s forex reserves grow to $289 bn. 65 bikers roar off on 9th annual Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey. Australia keen on close ties with UP government. Presidential run-up more damaging for BJP than Congress. 20th Jagannath Rath Yatra at Mumbai Sakinaka. Rupee hits record low of 56.55 against dollar. India’s higher education is ‘world standard’: Indonesia. US praises India's 'huge role' in Afghanistan. Indore girl wins Miss Asia Pacific 2012. We need more celebrities like Aamir Khan. Akhilesh Yadav promises a new Agra. French official held for sexually abusing daughter.

US praises India's 'huge role' in Afghanistan. Dharun Ravi not be deported to India: report. India pledges $10 bn to IMF for Eurozone. India pledges $10 bn to IMF for Eurozone. India may soon export rice to China. Latin American states keen on investing in Bengal: Mamata. BJP core group to meet today, allies divided over presidency. A wake up call to BJP; move on from NDA. A wake up call to BJP; move on from NDA.

Indian PM to attend key summits in Mexico, Brazil. India, Germany to discus Eurozone crisis. Obama, Manmohan to work together to strengthen global economy. Perceptions differ on n-law, Iran sanctions. Aggression is my biggest plus point: Virat Kohli. Inflation can't be curbed without sacrificing growth: RBI governor. President comes under RTI, donations to be made public: Court. Pakistan to release 23 jailed Indian juveniles. Indian soldier killed in Pakistani firing. Why Russia is losing out in the Indian defence market. India seeks access to Headley, Rana. 'US has enormous stake in India's emergence as a global power' Controversial guru Nityananda in police custody.

Ghazal king Mehdi Hassan passes away. Rajasthan woman approaches court to annul child marriage. India's industrial output grows at 0.1 percent in April. Indian envoy turns to YouTube, reaches out to Indonesians. US exempts India from Iran oil sanctions. India to make foreign aid more transparent: S M Krishna. Manmohan always under pressure, can't even smile, says Ramdev. Jagan's judicial custody extended till June 25. Robbery bid at Indian bank in Trinidad and Tobago. Jindal Steel to exit Bolivia's largest mining project. Stampede during 'fish prasadam' distribution, 20 injured. Indian Muslims split over wedding age ruling. Court order promotes 'balika vadhus' among Muslims: Thackeray.

The Crap Trap. The Crap Trap. How can Pakistan and South Asia benefit from regional blocs and alliances? Pranab Mukherjee mulls special package for northeast. Aarushi case: Talwars to face murder trial, rules SC. India, Bangladesh to sign extradition treaty soon: Envoy. Air India to hire new pilots, stabilise operations. India single most 'key-market' for US luxury brand Zippo. Call a Northeastern 'Chinki', end up behind bars for 5 years! India single most 'key-market' for US luxury brand Zippo. Auto and FMCG stocks surge as sensex rallies 300 points. Coca-Cola India and World Vision to support rural schools in India. Punjab-Israel to tie-up for dairy farming. Indian team announced for junior women's Asia Cup. Krishna Poonia bags silver in Portland meet. Rupee will stabilise in around current range: Anand Sharma. Krishna leaves for SCO summit in China. Sonia defends PM, for unity in Congress.

Sachin takes oath as Rajya Sabha member [Video] Shahi Imam lashes out at Uttar Pradesh government. Nothing wrong with Ramdev, Anna agitations: Gen V.K. Singh. Justice Madan B. Lokur sworn in as Supreme Court judge. Yaishwaryaj Seva Sansthan demands Ratification of ILO Convention C189 on Domestic Workers.