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Vaidyalingam sworn in as Puducherry CM
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:41:01 +0530
V Vaidyalingam was sworn in as Chief Minister of this Union Territory on Thursday by Lt Governor Govind Singh Gurjar.
Sonia Gandhi's plane makes emergency landing at Bangalore
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:01:16 +0530
A private plane flying Congress president Sonia Gandhi from Delhi to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu made an emergency landing at Bangalore on Thursday after it developed a snag in its engine, airport sources here said.
China mine blast toll rises to 27
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:53:10 +0530
The toll in a gas explosion at a coal mine in northeast China rose to 27 with the recovery of the bodies of three missing miners, authorities said on Thursday.
The secret of Potter�s invisibility cloak
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:46:09 +0530
A Chinese researcher has proposed a way to develop an �anti-cloak� that will, in theory, enable people underneath an invisibility cloak to see.
Female stripper booked for raping man at bucks' party!
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:41:22 +0530
A female stripper is facing legal charges after she allegedly raped a man at a bucks� party.
Couple caught snoozing in the nude in garden!
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:32:25 +0530
A couple in Germany might have experienced the world�s worst hangover after a night out in Hamburg, for they were caught snoozing in the nude in a garden a bit later.

India-The Times of India

Flood situation eases further in Bihar; 7.69 lakh evacuated
The flood situation in five north eastern districts of Bihar eased on Thursday further with water receding in several areas as the Army and Navy contingents evacuated over 7.69 people to safer places.
J&K Muslim League chairman Masrat Alam arrested
Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League Masrat Alam was arrested by the Special operations group of local police from Haft Chinar area of the city, official sources said here.
Ahmedabad blasts: 4 more held with SIMI links

Assam flood situation worsens, death toll mounts
Flood situation in Assam worsened with Brahmaputra and its tributaries breaching more embankments. Death toll in the state has climbed to 16.
US document on N-deal takes nothing away: Kakodkar
Atomic Energy Commission chairman said the US disclosures on the nuke deal do not take away anything India wanted and there was "adequate protection" for its strategic programme in the deal.
BJP forges alliance with AGP in Assam for Lok Sabha polls
The BJP on Thursday forged an alliance with Asom Gana Parishad in Assam for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections but said a decision on seat-sharing will be taken later.

Hindustan Times News Feeds 'India'

Prachanda to visit India on Sep 15
Nepal's PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal 'Prachanda' will arrive in India on Sep 15, the first top-level contact between the two countries since Nepal became a republic and elected a Maoist to head the Govt.
First dengue death in Delhi
The national capital reports its first confirmed dengue death this season, even as an alarming rise in fresh cases is witnessed with 17 more patients testing positive for the disease, taking the total to 108.
Ratan Tata calls on Prime Minister
Ratan Tata calls on Prime Minister
Flood situation eases, 7 lakh evacuated
The flood situation in five districts of Bihar eased with water receding in several areas as over seven lakh people have been evacuated to safer places. Special. | HT helps you reach out to flood victims
Alleged accused Vijay Mandal released on bail
Mandal had moved the bail plea on the ground that the CBI did not have any proof to name him as an accused in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case.
Disclosures in US document routine: Blackwill
Former US Ambassador to India described as "routine" communication the disclosures that Washington could terminate the Indo-US atomic deal if New Delhi conducts a nuclear test in the future.

The Indian Express

On Cabinet table: banning exit, opinion polls once dates are in
With polls in six states including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in November-December this year and general elections early in 2009...
Faces of a leader
The licence to oppose is not one to cause chaos.
Panel wants to put small farmers on govts welfare policy radar
Coming down heavily on the UPA government for its failure to address inequalities faced by small and marginal farmers by its policies and programmes...
CPI (Management)
Singur isn't about Mamata. It's about political economic costs of CPM's Project Bengal
Tide turns in shocked Singur, own supporters tell Mamata to stop
Enough is enough: Singur's message to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee was loud and clear today.
Protesting too much
Be it Singur, Narmada or the various SEZ projects, activists are blocking them almost for activism's sake...

 

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500 Aastha Development Trust - Provides financial support and guidance to students and woman in rural areas.

AccountAid India - Information on accounting and legal issues affecting non-governmental organisations, and donor agencies working in India. Includes material on Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 1976 (FCRA).

Aim for Seva - Dedicated to bridge the gap between mainstream society and people living in remote areas.

Association of Left-handers, India - Works to create awareness that left-handedness is normal and to provide resources for left-handed people. Information on Indian cultural perspectives about use of the left hand and the group's initiatives and accomplishments.
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Badhit Bal Vikas Kendra - Organisation working for Blind, Deaf and Dumb Children.
Meta Description: [ Badhit Bal Vikas Kendra, Badhirandh Vidhyalaya, Opposite Airport, Jhalawar Road, Kota - 324005 (Rajasthan), India. Organisation working for Blind, Deaf and Dumb Children. ]

BAIF - NGO, concerned with poverty, rural development, cattle breeding, cultivation.

500 Bharat Vikas Parishad - Cultural development and social organisation having more than 1300 branches in India.

Byrraju Foundation - Dedicated to promote healthcare, education, and improve livelihood in remote villages.
Meta Description: [ The Byrraju Foundation - a not for profit organization, provides rural transformation services in Andhra Pradesh and India. Rural development services for Andhra Pradesh, India. Give your donation for rural transformation services. special rural development modules for villages in Andhra Pradesh,... ]

Caring People - NGO based in Moradabad organizing blood donation camps.
Meta Description: [ Caring People - Non government organization in India arranging blood donation center, blood plasma donation, blood donation information, blood donation camps, blood bank information and list of blood banks and eye banks. ]

Centre for Social Reconstruction in India - CSR is a voluntary organization promoting various social service activities in India
Meta Description: [ CSR is a registered, non profitable, non - government voluntary organization promoting various social service activities ]

Centre for Social Research - NGO organisation dedicated towards making women empowered, self-reliant and conscious of their rights.
Meta Description: [ Centre for Social Research is one of the India's leading Research and Survey Institutes. ]

Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS) - Dedicated to the cause of secularism and communal harmony.
Meta Description: [ CSSS is driven by concern over growing communalism in India and seeks to redefine the concept of secularism for a cohesive society. ]

Consumer Unity and Trust Society - A non-governmental organisation pursuing social justice and economic equity.
Meta Description: [ A registered, recognised, non-partisan, non-profit and non-governmental organisation pursuing social justice and economic equity within and across borders since 1983.|, Consumer Unity & Trust Society, an active civil society group in India striving for consumer protection, trade & sustainable dev... ]

Deepak Foundation - Non-profit organization working for overall development of women with information dissemination on reproductive health and economic empowerment programs in Gujarat and Maharashtra, India.

Free Software Foundation of India (FSF-I) - Dedicated to eliminating restrictions on copying, redistribution, understanding, and modification of computer programs.

Grand Lodge of India - Includes history, officers, articles, and general masonic information.

Great Indian Dream Foundation - Organizes health support systems through out the country. Adopts villages, creates entrepreneurial parks and organizes micro credit schemes for women in villages.
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ICICIcommunities.org - An online donation channel by ICICI that enables volunteers and donors to help NGOs and social developmental, welfare and charity causes in India.

India Habitat Centre - Conceived to provide a physical environment, which would serve as a catalyst for a synergetic relationship between individuals and institutions working in diverse habitat related areas, and maximise their total effectiveness.
Meta Description: [ The India Habitat Centre was conceived to provide a physical environment which would serve as a catalyst for a synergetic relationship between individuals and institutions working in diverse habitat related areas and therefore, maximise their total effectiveness. To facilitate this interaction, t... ]

500 India watch - Non profitable organization aiming to create social awareness in citizens.
Meta Description: [ Non profitable organization with a Mission to create awareness for the Citizens of India in many areas, namely, Good Governance, Effective Administration, Economic & Social awareness, Employment, exports etc. which are vital for the future of the Nation. Also to present some solutions to India's... ]

Indian Ordnance Factories Gazetted Officers Association - The bye laws, list of members, and seniority list.

Infosys Foundation - Non profit organization working in the area of health care, learning and education, social rehabilitation and rural upliftment, arts and culture.
Meta Description: [ Infosys Foundation - Through creating opportunities and working towards a more equitable society, the Infosys Foundation has made small, but effective strides in the areas of healthcare, education, social rehabilitation and the arts. ]

Mensa India - The Indian chapter of the international high IQ society.

Mera Desh Foundation - A voluntary non-governmental organization based in Delhi, India, working for socially and economically deprived sections of the society.
Meta Description: [ Meradesh Foundation is a voluntary non-governmental organization (NGO/NPO) based in Delhi, India, working for socially and economically deprived sections of the society. ]

Monfort Community Development Society - Non government organization working for child development, woman development, youth education, care for the aged and rehabilitation of the visually impaired.

Naandi Foundation - Charity working towards better health, basic education and sustainable livelihoods for the deprived poor and underprivileged people of Andhra Pradesh.

Narayan Seva Sansthan - NGO offering services in education, health, environment and child welfare activities.
Meta Description: [ An NGO working in Udaipur and the adjoining areas towards upliftment of the poor and providing services to polio patients and other social causes. Any social works to be organised which are helpful in the welfare services of mankind and help in case of floods, famine of any serious diseases sprea... ]

National Centre For Missing Children - Non profit organization in India working to help parents and other agencies to find missing children.
Meta Description: [ National Centre For Missing Children. Missing Kids, Indian children, lost children, you can help locate these kids and get them home safely. ]

NAVA - Networking Alliance for Voluntary Actions - A non-profit voluntary organisation providing support to other NGOs in India in different fields of expertise.
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Nutrition Foundation of India - A non-governmental voluntary agency dedicated to improvement of nutrition status. Covers nutritional problems, programmes, research papers by health professionals and quarterly bulletin.
Meta Description: [ The Nutrition Foundation of India (NFI) is a non-governmental voluntary agency dedicated to the upliftment of the nutrition status of Indians. It plays a catalytic role of advocacy and education to focus attention on major nutritional problems; provides leads for practical action in overcoming th... ]

Parivartan - Parivartan is an active social organization helping Indians, mainly in New Delhi to fight against corruption, bribery and other human rights violation.

Partners in Change - Non-government, non-profit organisation working for awareness of corporate social responsibilty as well as advocacy and capacity building in India.
Meta Description: [ Partners in Change is an Non Governmental Organisation, and has been set up to promote and further the understanding and practise of corporate social responsibility. PiC proactively engages with business to minimise its negative and maximise its positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerab... ]

Pragya - Non-profit development organisation working for appropriate development of vulnerable communities and sensitive ecosystems of the world including the Himalayan region.
Meta Description: [ Pragya is a non-profit, non governmental development organisation, registered in India and the United Kingdom, working for appropriate development of vulnerable communities and sensitive ecosystems of the world. The current focus of work is the Himalayan region in India. Pragya facilitates approp... ]

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - Resources about the RSS.

Sandesh India - Offering web-based information and services to non-governmental organisations.

Sanskriti Foundation - Aims to preverve and promote artistic and cultural values.

Santhwanam - Non-profit organization based serving the poor in the field of food, cloth, shelter, medicine and education.
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Sarvamangal Charitable Trust - Information on the medical camps, earthquake relief work, and other social activities of the trust, established by Shri Yogeshwarji and inspired by Maa Sarveshwari.

Sarvodaya International Trust - Dedicated to promoting the Gandhian ideals of truth, non violence, peace, universal brotherhood and humanitarian service
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to promoting the Gandhian ideals of Truth, Non Violence, Peace, Universal Brotherhood and Humanitarian Service ]

Shroffs Foundation Trust - NGO based at Baroda engaged in rural development, social services, community training, and energy conservation.

Social Watch India - NGO based in India working for key agenda of governance and social governance in India.

Society for Participatory Research in Asia - A non-governmental, non-profit organization working in the field of governance, occupational health, global networking and other related areas in India.

Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict - Non-profit organization conduct comprehensive research and work towards disseminating information on issues relating to peace, conflict and human development.
Meta Description: [ SSPC is an independent, non-profit research organization based in New Delhi, dedicated to research on issues relating to peace, conflict and human development.,The Society for the Study of Peace and Conflict (SSPC) came into being as a platform for exchange of ideas, to undertake quality research... ]

Spic Macay - Organisation aims to introduce and promote traditional art, music, and culture with the youth.
Meta Description: [ SPIC MACAY - Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth ]

Sulabh International Social Service Organization - Promotes human rights, environmental sanitation, health and hygiene, non-conventional sources of energy, waste management and social reforms through education, training and awareness campaign.
Meta Description: [ The largest nationally and internationally recognised pan-India social service outfit with 35,000 volunteers on the rolls who work to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, health and hygiene, non-conventional sources of energy, waste management and social reforms through education, trai... ]

Thoughtshop Foundation - A social communications agency. Develops research based, professionally designed communication packages to promote public health and welfare. Information about staff, and projects.

Times Foundation - Provide a range of services to government, funding agencies and civil society organisations in the areas of development stimulus. We play an enabling role in knowledge sharing and partnership building.

Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action - A registered voluntary organisation dedicated to social welfare projects for children, youth, and women.