Last leg of Raisina race
Jul 19, 2012
Lawmakers queued-up to choose the First Citizen of the nation on Thursay. Leaving aside the aggresive campaigns and caustic remarks, MPs were seen in breezy moods — networking and chatting up with opponent parties — as they cast their votes at Parliament House.
Photo Gallery:First Citizens of India (1956-2012)
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The award-winning photojournalist of the 'Afghan Girl' fame delivered a scintillating keynote address at the launch of The Hindu Lit for Life 2013 in Delhi. Snapshots of Steve McCurry telling his story in pictures.
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Through books, one is 'lit' for life, says Nirmala Lakshman, Director, Kasturi and Sons Ltd., as she welcomes you to the 2013 iteration of The Hindu's literature festival. For those who want to know what to expect, this video offers a sample of the magical connect of words at Lit for Life, with excerpts from a film by Prasanna Ramaswamy, a Chennai-based theatre-person and filmmaker. Open to all, the fest kicks off in New Delhi on February 6 and then moves to Chennai (February 16 and 17). Schedules available at http://thne.ws/lfl-schedule For more details, go to http://www.thehindulfl.com/
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In this charming clip, the Former West Bengal Governor talks about his role in the latest iteration of the literature festival. Open to all, the fest kicks off in New Delhi on February 6 and then moves to Chennai (February 16 and 17). Schedules available at http://thne.ws/lfl-schedule For more details, go to http://www.thehindulfl.com/


















