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In 1947 after nearly 200 years of British rule, India became an independent nation. With the birth of the nation came the pain of partition. Over ten million refugees had to be provided food, shelter, clothing and a means of livelihood.

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10 million refugees were released in the frontier of India. The armies of India and Pakistan were confronting each other and they were daily skirmishes.

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Minister of tourism and culture, Ananth Kumar announced to confer the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2000 on Dr. Nelson Mandela and Gramin Bank of Bangladesh.

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The president said Pakistan has shown its ability to tackle difficulties in the past and a hard-working population and a resilient economy a better and prosperous future awaits the country discussing the forthcoming elections the president…

industry · politics

The Chhukha Hydropower Plant is the largest hydropower project in the kingdom of Bhutan and it has been constructed based upon the deep friendship between two countries of India and Bhutan.

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India's former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee addresses parliament. He declares that India will not use its nuclear power against any country and he also wants Pakistan not to use its nuclear power.

politics · festival

Mrinal Sen was born on May 14, 1923, in the town of Faridpur, now in Bangladesh. After finishing his high school there, he left home to come to Calcutta for studying physics.

bazaar · politics

Woman cuts and fillets fish at a market in Cambodia. Cambodia, officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia and once known as the Khmer Empire, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan in an Indian Air Force aircraft. Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, members of his cabinet and senior Bhutanese and Indian Embassy officials recieve Narendra Modi at Paro Airport.

Sri Lanka·politics

Tourists click pictures from their mobile phone at the front of Independence Memorial hall. Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of…

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G Kishan Reddy, then Minister of Home Affairs of India at ITBP Indo Tibet Border Police Raising Day in 2019, first addressing Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, on behalf of the people of India.

hills · street food

Still reeling from April's earthquake, the resilient people of Nepal were engulfed in a political crisis, that set people from the hills against the Madeshi, Tharu and other groups from the plains.

Tibet·river · flowers

Tourist's and locals visit Norbulingka palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet. Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace constructed in the 18th century, is located on the bank of the Lhasa River about 2km west of the Potala P…

Tibet·temple · politics

Foreigners visit Barkhor Square in Lhasa, Tibet. The Barkhor is an area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet, China. The Barkor is a popular devotional circumabulation for pilgrims and locals.

France·politics · forest

In a strong message to developed nations which are historically responsible for global warming, India today said the "very critical issue" of "differentiated responsibilities" should be resolved to reach an agreement on climate change.

France·politics

When Indira Gandhi's hair started graying she went to Paris to get a makeover. A hairdresser left a streak of hair undyed, saying that it made her look elegant.

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India extended the hand of friendship to Pakistan and in a bit to establish peace in the sub continent signed the historic Simla agreement. The 25th anniversary of the Indian Independence. On 15th August 1972 Prime Minister Mrs.

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Jaswant Singh, former External Affairs Minister speaks about Pakistan. He says, "I am like you a player and bound by the news. His Excellency General Parvez Musharraf's television address on May 27 is both disappointing and dangerous.

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The visiting President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed several key agreements to curb cross-border terrorism mushrooming from the hub of Pakistan and Afghanistan both sides also signed an ex…

sport · politics

In a sudden turn around Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, this week decided to suspend the agitation against the scheduled India Pakistan cricket matches in 1999.

Thailand·politics

Indian contingent that returned from Asiad 98 this week. The Indians came back with the whole of 35 medals from the games held in Bangkok. The Prime Minister Mr.

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Sushma Swaraj, Indian politician speaks about Indian Prime Minister's visit to Pakistan. She says, "There was very friendly environment in Pakistan. A delegation of 40 members consisting 28 members of parliament and 12 journalists.

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The competition of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital and it's inauguration by us today is another milestone. It also serves as a splendid example of good neighboring, mutual respect for each other's needs and welfare. P. V.