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Japanese Kokeshi dolls attracting tourists

May 15, 2020

Tokyo (Japan), May 15 (ANI): Japanese Kokeshi dolls, one of the oldest forms of dolls in the world. Made from a single piece of wood, these dolls are made in a variety of styles, ranging from traditional designs to modern cultural references. Today, this doll has become a famous icon of Japanese culture. The Kokeshi doll has been manufactured in the same way for hundreds of years. Though there is variety of trees, the most common type is the cherry tree, which doesn’t get affected by moisture and is very dense therefore it is perfect...
Equity indices slip amid selling pressure in auto, financial sectors
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Equity indices slip amid selling pressure in auto, financial sectors

May 15, 2020

World Bank announces USD 1 billion social protection package for India
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World Bank announces USD 1 billion social protection package for India

May 15, 2020

Lockdown 3.0: People gather in large numbers at village fair in Karnataka
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Lockdown 3.0: People gather in large numbers at village fair in Karnataka

May 15, 2020

DTC starts bus shuttle services for railway passengers arriving in Delhi
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DTC starts bus shuttle services for railway passengers arriving in Delhi

May 15, 2020

Kolkata’s idol making hub ‘Kumartuli’ facing hardships amid COVID-19
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Kolkata’s idol making hub ‘Kumartuli’ facing hardships amid COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Kolkata (West Bengal), May 15 (ANI): The renowned idol making hub of northern Kolkata is facing hardships amid coronavirus lockdown. Kumartuli is a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata of West Bengal. The city is...
COVID-19: Entrepreneur turns factory into PPE making workshop to help medical staff
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COVID-19: Entrepreneur turns factory into PPE making workshop to help medical staff

May 14, 2020

Baramulla (J&K), May 15 (ANI): As the coronavirus pandemic hit across globe, the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for doctors and other front line healthcare workers has made news everywhere. An entrepreneur is providing...
Vande Bharat Mission: 1st flight in Odisha lands from Dubai
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Vande Bharat Mission: 1st flight in Odisha lands from Dubai

May 14, 2020

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 15 (ANI): Air India Express special flight landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar on May 14. The flight carrying around 149 passengers came at around 09:15 pm from...
Several states aren’t giving permission for ‘shramik special’ trains which pains me: Railways Minister
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Several states aren’t giving permission for ‘shramik special’ trains which pains me: Railways Minister

May 14, 2020

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 14 amid COVID-19 outbreak, the Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on ‘shramik special’ trains. He said, “It pains me...
COVID-19: Financial measures announced by FM Sitharaman will boost economy, says Railways Minister
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COVID-19: Financial measures announced by FM Sitharaman will boost economy, says Railways Minister

May 14, 2020

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 14 amid COVID-19 outbreak, the Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on economic relief package. He said, “I think all...
COVID-19: PM Modi interacts with Bill Gates via video conferencing
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COVID-19: PM Modi interacts with Bill Gates via video conferencing

May 14, 2020

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates via video conferencing on May 14. The dignitaries discussed global response to COVID-19. They also...