Srinagar, Nov 24 : People’s Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Mo

Chennai, Nov 24 ; Aggressive approach of the players is instrumental in the success of the Indian cricket team said chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Monday in Chennai.

New Delhi, Nov. 24 : In an attempt to spread awareness about the rich history of Sikhs and their treasured legacy, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib this past week hosted a painting-cum-photo exhibition in the national capital.

It is being felt in certain circles that Sikhism as a religion and ideology has influenced people across the world. But sadly, the Generation-X of Sikhs is not taking much interest in it.

Sikh history today is believed to be both imposing and inspirational.

Agra, Nov 24 : The ongoing global recession is taking its toll on Agra’s tourism industry.

There has been a marked decrease in the numbers of foreigners visiting the Taj Mahal this season.

Tour operators in India have already reported a 20 to 30 per cent drop in the number of tourists this year.

The global financial meltdown has hit the pockets of tourists, some of whom are wary of splurging on vacations. For those traveling to India, the budget is of paramount concern.

New Delhi, Nov. 24 : Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said that India must be prepared for a temporary slowdown in its economy because of the global financial meltdown, but added that the country and its people have the courage and the strength to overcome it.

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam),Nov. 24 : To strengthen and further enhance India’s bilateral ties with South East Asian countries, the Indian President, Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, reached Vietnam on Monday on the first leg of her ten-day tour to Vietnam and Indonesia.

The President’s visit to these countries is being seen as part of an effort to give a fresh impetus to India''s "Look East" policy.