| For Indian wrestlers, the Olympics means practicing for an alien turf |
| Indian wrestling, which dates back to 5th century B.C, has undergone several changes over the centuries. The most recent changes have been the influence of western methodologies and expectations for international competitions like the Olympics. |
2008-07-18
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| Indian pilgrims to reveal how immigration scam to New Zealand was arranged |
| Three of the 35 Indian pilgrims who went missing, will meet immigration officials today to provide information about the alleged scam that brought them to New Zealand. |
2008-07-17
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| All parties to confirm vote numbers ahead of UPA Govt. floor test |
| Ahead of the United Progressive Alliance Government's floor test on July 22, all parties are stepping up to confirm their votes. |
2008-07-14
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| Akali Dal to vote against Govt. |
| The Shiromani Akali Dal will vote against the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government during the floor test in Parliament. |
2008-07-11
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| Punjab farmers facing migrant labourers' crunch in fields |
| Hundreds of farmers in Punjab are facing hardship in tending the crops due to the absence of farmhands mostly from the Gangetic plains of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh who earlier used to work as labourers for them.here is crunch of labourers for sowing of seeds, tending the fields crops and later harvesting them since the migrant labourers, who were often available to work here, have started playing truant. |
2008-07-06
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| Punjab police seize around 34 kilograms of explosives in Ludhiana |
| In a major breakthrough, Punjab police has seized more than 34 kilograms of explosives from three people in Ludhiana. |
2008-06-27
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| Amusement parks in Punjab are a hit among visitors |
| Owners of amusement parks with water themes in Punjab are doing a brisk business as people in large numbers are thronging to beat the summer heat. |
2008-06-27
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| Women crowd Border Security Force recruitment centre in Punjab |
| Scores of enthusiastic women yesterday, thronged the recruitment centre of Border Security Force (BSF) in Jalandhar for getting into the elite force. |
2008-06-13
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| Indian wrestlers carry the weight of a billion hopes to Beijing |
| For centuries, wrestling has been a popular spectator sport in India, captivating the imagination of villagers across the vast landscape with wrestlers in loincloth -- much like the ancient Roman gladiators - grappling for the attention and money of their patrons. |
2008-06-13
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| Raza Murad, the Bollywood actor beyond times |
| Enjoying life to the fullest in just one life is not that easy for all. But the Punjab-born celebrated actor Raza Murad has led his life splendidly performing as a corrupt politician, gangster, dishonest policeman and much more on the big screen. |
2008-06-10
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| Daler Mehndi, the popular Punjabi singer from Bihar! |
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2008-06-07
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| Sarabjit Cheema popularising Punjab's culture |
| Sarabjit Cheema is today a well-known name among Punjabis in India as well as abroad for popularizing the Punjabi culture through music across the country and abroad. |
2008-06-02
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