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There are various ways to share video streams or files on the network. So under the name of "video sharing" someone may refer to significantly different services or technologies.
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Indian Social Networking site:
A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, idea, financial exchange, friends, kinship, dislike, conflict, trade, web links, sexual relations, disease transmission (epidemiology), or airline routes.
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Aadiperukku or Padinettam Perukku or the 'Flood of the Eighteenth'
Place and community
Aadiperukku is celebrated only in the Kaveri delta.
Month
This festival is called Aadiperukku since the river swells on the 18th day of the month of Adi.
Aadiperukku or Padinettam Perukku
Description
The people of Tamil Nadu celebrate monsoon through this festival. This festival is called the...
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One of the most important events during July/ August is Amarnath Yatra to the Holy Pilgrimage. This is an annual event when thousands of Hindus from different corners of the Globe visit Amarnath caves. The pilgrims trek from Pahalgam to these caves and worship the great ice Lingam.
Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in a cave in Amarnath. Unknow to them, a pai...
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Anant Chaturthi
Introduction
Anant Chaturthi
Anant Chaturthi (or Anant Chaturdashi) is the last day of the “Ganesh festival” celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is the tenth day after Ganesh Chaturthi which falls on the 14th day of the bright Bhadrapada (the sixth month of Hindu calendar). The day follows the immersion of the idols of the beloved Lord but to...
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Ambedkar Jayanti
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar or simply B.R. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891 at MHOW (Military Headquarter of War) in Madhya Pradesh. He was the architect of Indian Constitution and is also known as the “Father of Indian Constitution”. He had dedicated his entire life for the upliftment of the deprived section of the society. Hence many Indians and even people from other count...
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"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge...At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance"
-- Jawaharlal Nehru C...
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Republic Day, Republic Day Parade, Republic Day Festival - 26th January
Republic Day is India's important national event celebrated on January 26th every year. On this day in 1950 the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state. On this day -India finally enjoyed the freedom of spirit, rule of law and fundamental principle of governanc...
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Australia Day
Australia Day. Celebrate what's great.
Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our gr...
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History of Australia Day
A Day for the People
Australia Day today is a community day. With formal ceremonies around the country - flag raising, citizenship ceremonies and the presentation of community awards - combined with local events and fun activities, the day belongs to the people.
Celebrations actively encourage participation of all Australians regardless of age, ethnicity and cu...
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26th January
1905: Largest diamond found
At a mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered during a routine inspection by the mine's superintendent. Christened the Cullinan, it was the largest diamond crystal ever found and was later cut into 106 polished diamonds, together valued at millions of dollars.
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January 26
January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 339 days remaining (340 in leap years).
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1 Events
2 Births
3 Deaths
4 Holidays and observances
5 External links
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1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.
1500 - Vicente Yáńez Pinzón becomes the first European to set foot on Brazil.
1531 ...
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Australia Day Timeline
1788 - Captain Arthur Phillip unfurls the British flag at Sydney Cove and proclaims British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia.
1808 - First recorded celebrations on 26 January.
1818 - Governor Macquarie holds the first official celebrations on 26 January, marking 30 years of white settlement.
1836 - First 'Anniversary Regatta' held on Sydney Harbo...
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About Republic Day
26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Indepe...
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REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA
Republic Day is India's great national festival. It is celebrated every year on January 26, in New Delhi with great pomp and pageant and in capitals of the States, as well as at other headquarters and important places with patriotic fervour.
It was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress at midnight of December 31, 1929 - January 1, 1930, that the Tri-C...
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India became a Republic and the constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. The Constituent Assembly was convened and appointed a committee with Dr. B.R.Ambedkar as Chairman to draft the Constitution. India declared herself to be a Sovereign Democratic Republic. The Indian Constitution, the longest in the world, consist 397 articles and 12 schedules which provides for a single citizenship fo...
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August 15th, 1947 is the birthday of free India. It marks for her the end of an old era, the beginning of a new age. It's a day of freedom from the arduous British rule, 15th August is celebrated in India as Independence Day. To commemorate the sacrifice of martyrs Indians celebrate this day to pay homage to the brave patriots who gave Indians a reason to smile. The celebration begins in the morni...
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The National Symbol is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka, who ruled from 272 BC to 232 BC. In the original pillar, there are four lions, standing back to back, mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by a lion separated by intervening wheels over a bell-shaped lotus.
The Fo...
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The song Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of lndia on 24 January 1950. It was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress.
The complete song consists of five stanzas. First stanza consists full version of the national anthem.
It reads:
Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya h...
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Composed by Bankim Chandra, this song appears in the Bengali novel Anand Math. The English translation of Vande Mataram rendered by Shree Aurobindo, is considered to be the "official" and best. According to Bhavan's book, Vande Mataram by Moni Bagchee (pg. 66). The first political session when it was sung was the 1896 session of the Indian National congress. The following is the text of its first ...
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Many women use flirting to show they're attracted to guys they like. When you're talking to a woman, she'll do certain things to subconsciously tell you that she likes you and wants to make things more intimate.
A problem is interpreting flirt signals from women can be difficult. Often women send mixed information which can confuse guys. Sometimes she flirts because she genuinely likes you and ...
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From the time that they're little girls, women's imaginations are filled with dreams of romance. They have make-believe weddings with their dolls and teddy bears, they get crushes on boys (while boys are still more interested in building forts than stealing kisses), and even as adults they swoon over "chick flicks" about star-crossed lovers who beat the odds and find everlasting bliss in each othe...
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Meeting, flirting with, keeping the conversation going, and building attraction with datable females in person is tough enough, but the game is completely changed when meeting women online for dates and romance.
There are at least five crucial, yet very common, mistakes men make when trying to work her up for the first date. Don't make these mistakes, and you will be have more success than 95%...
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Internet dating can be a very effective way to meet people and find a partner but it is not guaranteed to be successful. Here are ten things you can do to separate yourself from the crowd and make it the enjoyable and confidence boosting experience it should be..
Be honest with yourself. Try to figure out why it is you feel the need to use the internet to find a partner. It may be that your...
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Happy is the man whose woman understands and meets the deep longings of his heart. Women please hear this! You will see a much greater response to getting your needs met if you will pay attention and follow through with the itinerary laid out here.
Respect is a foundational need for a man. It is important to him that he knows you respect him for who he is and what he does. Be careful not to der...
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The Internet has opened up many different avenues and opportunities. One such opportunity is in the area of dating. Online dating sites have sprouted up all over but why are they so popular? The popularity has to do with convenience. It is relatively easy to become a member of an online dating site and sit down and find a date. You have all of the photos in front of you and no longer do you have t...
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A SARDARJI TAKES HIS WIFE TO WATCH A MOVIE CALLED 'MY WIFE'S MURDRER'.
THE SARDARJI BUYS 3 TICKETS. HIS WIFE SUPRISINGLY AKS HIM, "DARLING WHY 3 TICKETS"
THE SARDARJI REPLIES, "2 TICKETS FOR US TO THE CINEMA AND THE OTHER ONE FOR YOU TO GO TO HEAVEN BECAUSE KAL HO NA HO".
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Santa was riding on a horse. He jumped the red light & a cop whistles.
Santa lifts the tail of horse & says: 'Le Karle Number Note'
Santa suffering from cold was shivering. His son called a doc.
Doc: wht happened?
Son: Bimari da ta pata nahun par baapu saver da VIBRATION mode te lagaya hai
Jeeto & Preeto were talking about their new milkman.
Jeeto: He's very good looking, punctual & dres...
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Every year at 14th February all across the world we're celebrating Valentine's Days in the name of love and romance. Many flowers and romantic gifts are exchanged between loved ones showing each other their feelings.
Love is a special feeling and so it must be expressed in an extraordinary way. Valentine's Day is the perfect day to express your feeling and to propose your loved one. Everyone k...
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Latest Santa Banta Jokes
Santa: "When I woke up this morning, I felt like going out and getting a job."
Banta: "Did you?"
Santa: "No. I stayed in bed until the feeling passed."
Banta ek Sadhu se bola: " Baba, meri biwi bahut pareshan karti hai, koi upay batao."
Sadhu: "Beta, upaay hota to main sadhu kyun banta?"
Santa found answer to the most difficult question ever- What comes firs...
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Bengali
One Bengali is a poet
Two Bengalis is a film society
Three Bengalis is a political party
Four Bengalis is two political parties
Bihari
One Bihari is Laloo Prasad Yadav
Two Biharis is a booth-capturing squad
Three Biharis is a caste killing
Four Biharis is the entire literate population of Patna
Punjabi
One Punjabi is a 100 kg hulk named Pinky
Two Punjabis is a Pinky with hi...
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- Puts lipstick on the forehead because he wants to makeup his mind.
- Sends a fax with a postage stamp on it.
- Thinks socialism means partying.
- Takes a ruler to bed to see how long he slept.
- At the bottom of the application where it says, "Sign here" he puts "Sagittarius."
- Sells the car for gas money.
- Misses the 44 bus, and takes the 22 twice instead.
- Drives to the airport and s...
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Points of identification of a desi !
You are a desi if.....
1) You can pack your stuff to fly to any corner of the world within minutes !
2) You can survive under drastic conditions by eating vegetarian food !
3) You can change your english accent to suit any other accent !
4) Your telephone bill does not go below $200 !
5) You do not fix up an appointment to meet a friend or a girl frie...
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Amitabh Bachchan : OK Santa I congratulate you for this opportunity here with us.
Santa : Oh ji Wahe guru da khalsa wahe guru di fateh. Chak denge phatte aaj. Tusi start karo ji.
AB : OK Santa this is your first question for 1000 Rs. - 'Which state has the largest sikh population ?' and your
options are :
A. Punjab
B. Punjab
C. Punjab
D. Punjab
Santa : Oh ji how much time do I ...
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One Sardar fed up with all Sardar scenarios and went to doctor.
Sardar: Doctor, can you to put 1 Kg of brain in my head? and how much will it cost cost.
Doctor: It depends on whose brain you want it to be and explained about brain cost
> "If Engineers Brain - Rs. 1000 per gram"
> "If Doctors Brain - Rs. 1200 per gram"
> "If Lawers Brain - Rs. 2000 per gram"
Sardar questioned "What ...
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Who is a non-resident Indian (NRI)?
An Indian Citizen who stays abroad for employment/carrying on business or vocation outside India or stays abroad under circumstances indicating an intention for an uncertain duration of stay abroad is a non-resident. (Persons posted in U.N. organisations and officials deputed abroad by Central/State Governments and Public Sector undertakings on temporary ...
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When You Return to the United States
When you come back, you'll need to declare everything you brought back that you did not take with you when you left the United States. If you are traveling by air or sea, you may be asked to fill out a Customs declaration form. This form is almost always provided by the airline or cruise ship. You will probably find it easier and faster to fill out your declar...
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our intelligent bhola thought take revenge on pelple who saya sardars are fools and started
to think about how to fool people and started looking at the sky and was thinking that all the people would see the sky thinking there is something in the sky and thought he will say them fools when they are gathered around him.
sardar starts looking at the sky and after some time many people will circle...
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When you love someone and the relationship has to end in any reason that hurt you both, it has to end right at that moment and you have to accept it and let go. You don't have to ask questions why it happened; you don't have to look for answers because you will see none. Things could get ugly if you insist looking for it. Don't try to change the course of fate, if it's meant to end then it has to ...
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Should you go online dating? Why not? That is the answer for people unsure of Internet dating. By being a member of online dating services, you are expanding your social circle and raising your hopes to find your perfect match.
Those services have grown tremendously over the years.Most singles have become members of such online dating sites, with high success rates.
Here are some reasons wh...
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Sending Goods to the United States
Items mailed to the United States are subject to duty when they arrive. They cannot be included in your Customs exemption, and duty on them cannot be prepaid.
If you are mailing merchandise from the U.S. insular possessions or from Caribbean Basin countries, you should follow different procedures than if you were mailing packages from any other country. The...
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Duty-free Exemption
The duty-free exemption, also called the personal exemption, is the total value of merchandise you may bring back to the United States without having to pay duty. You may bring back more than your exemption, but you will have to pay duty on it. In most cases, the personal exemption is $400, but there are some exceptions to this rule, which are explained below.re some exceptio...
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US Embassy and Consulate(s) in INDIA
- Embassy -
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi
110021
Tel: 011-2419-8000
Fax:
Email Id: newdelhi@pd.state.gov
- Consulate(s) -
Consulate General in Kolkata
http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov
5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Calcutta
700071
Tel: 033-2282-3611
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INDIA Embassy and Consulate(s) in US
- Embassy -
Embassy of India
2107 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington
DC
Tel: (202) 939-7000
Fax: (202) 265-4351
Email Id:
Embassy of India in New York
3 East, 64th Street
(Between Madison Ave & 5th Avenue)
New York
NY 10021
Tel: 212-774-0600
Fax: 212-861-3788
Email Id: visa@indiacgny.org
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What you need to know before shopping for a diamond ring is how much you are willing to spend; this will stop you from breaking the bank on your purchase. Although platinum is more expensive than white gold ,physically the two are difficult to extinguish between the two and are both excellent choices for diamond rings. Before you buy a diamond ring, understand how important this present is and wha...
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First impression plays an important role when you're meeting up with a woman, because your first impression can either make it or break it. A lot of guys don't take this seriously, but it's a fact that if you're able to make a GOOD first impression, then chances of you getting with that girl will be around 90%. But if you fail to do so, then your chances are reduced dramatically to 20%.
Just th...
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When writing an online dating profile, there pitfalls that you should avoid as they may well cost you love of your life. Some common pitfalls include:
1. Laundry List:
Yes, complex beings we are, with wide and varied interests. But you don't need to put each and every one of them in your profile. Four to five activities that mean most to you and are integral to your life suffice.
2. Shopp...
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Remember love is not all about you, You must learn how to express your feeling to your partner, you have to find a system and stick to it.
Try To Become Closer. If you see a window of opportunity to come closer, do not shut it. Any opportunity that helps you make a move should be acted upon immediately.
The folowing works for me and it's just basic stuff, First I always communicate and expr...
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So...is the usual dating scene getting tedious for you? Tired of preening yourself for hours, then hit every watering hole in town, just find the 'One', but strikeout anyway? The killer lines you possess making you a more of a chump than a charmer? Let's face it: we can't all be James Bond. Maybe the traditional approach isn't for you.
Not so long ago, the avenue for many lonely hearts was thro...
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I asked a friend the other day if she would consider internet dating as an alternative to going to single's bars every weekend. She only raised her eyebrows at me. She asked me if I would consider it. I said I would, which made her raise them a little higher. Internet Dating, in her opinion, is for those who are very desperate and are too insecure of themselves.
I disagree. Internet Dating now...