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Healing Earth through art

An exhibition of paintings by Harpal Sodhi and Lipsical Rore is on till March 6 at the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre

Everything in existence, the living and the non-living, is surrounded by naturally-created vibrations that complement each other's prosperity and wellbeing. The exhibition of paintings by Harpal Sodhi and Lipsical Rore titled 'The Healing Earth' is a collection of paintings that emit positive energy of different levels depending on the colours and forms depicted. It is believed that these paintings have a healing effect on the observer as well as on the place where it is displayed.

Bill Restraining Corruption Passed In Bihar Assembly

In a significant move, the Bihar Assembly on Tuesday passed the Anti-Corruption Bill, named as “Bihar Special Court Bill-2009”.

GPCB closes 11 death godowns

GPCB closes 11 death godowns
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has finally swung into action. On Wednesday, it sent closure notices to the 11 godowns in the city from where large quantities of biomedical waste were recovered by the AMC. It also slapped a show-cause notice on Rajasthan Hospitals for not disposing of its biomedical waste in the proper manner.

Thar Express ideal conduit for terror

Thar Express ideal conduit for terrorTrain between India and Pak a major threat, feel Intelligence agencies

Improper security arrangements for the Thar Express between India and Pakistan have turned the weekly train into a major security threat for the country.

Experts believe that because of lax security measures, terrorists across the border may find it extremely easy to smuggle explosives into India.

Liquor consumption in Kashmir at an all-time high

It's a myth that Kashmir does not touch liquor. Over 10 lakh liquor bottles were consumed in the Valley in the last two years alone. This in a state that dashed liquor baron Vijay Mallya's plan to restart cultivation of hop — used in the manufacture of beer — in the state. Chief minister Omar Abdullah was categorical about not doing anything against the religious sentiments of the people.

Indian women score an ace on the confidence barometer

Indian women score an ace on the confidence barometerMore than 61% of women in India seem to believe they are more secure in their jobs and have better career prospects despite the current economic downturn. Compared to this, only 56% of men seem to believe so. Working professionals in another developing country —Brazil— seem to feel more secure, shows a global survey by consulting major Accenture ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8.

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