Welcome to the November 2014 edition of INDIA LIVE, your source for what's happening with India,
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TECH LIVE
India Launches Third Navigation Satellite

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C26) lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on October 15 and put the Indian navigation satellite, IRNSS-1C, into its pre-designated and perfect orbit. The first two satellites in the series, IRNSS-1A and IRNSS-1B, were launched on July 23, 2013 and April 4, 2014, respectively.

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TRAVEL LIVE

India is a Hot New Honeymoon Destination

From surfing off of Havelock Island to the French colonial heritage and Tamil culture of Auroville, Puducherry, newlyweds are flocking to India's varied destinations to celebrate their nuptials. 

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PEOPLE LIVE

India's Kailash Satyarthi 

Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Kailash Satyarthi shares the honor with 17-year-old Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai. Satyarthi and his friends founded Bachpan Bachao Andolan ("Save Childhood Movement") in 1980, and over the last 34 years they've been involved in the rescue of more than 70,000 bonded child laborers.

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INTERESTS LIVE

US President Barack Obama and Secretary John Kerry wished a Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate the festival of lights. In 2009, President Obama became the first US president to extend celebratory Diwali wishes.

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BIZ LIVE

World Bank: Indian Economy to Grow by 6.4% in 2015-16

With economic activity buoyed by expectations from the new government led by Prime Minister Modi, the World Bank says the Indian economy is set to grow by 6.4 percent in 2015-16, up from 5.6 percent in 2014-15. "India is benefiting from a 'Modi dividend,'" the bank said in its South Asia Economic Focus report.

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EMBASSY LIVE

Photo Gallery: Embassy Celebrates Diwali 

The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, celebrated Diwali with events at the residence of Ambassador Dr. Jaishankar. 

 


 

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  • India, US Sign Pact for Joint Mars Missions. >Read More 
  • Construction Begins on India-Backed 30-Meter Telescope. >Read More
  • Indian Businesses Embrace Twitter. >Read More
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  • A R Rahman Receives Honorary Degree from Berklee College of Music. >Read More
  • Jain Wins Global Citizen Award for Sanitation. >Read More
  • Indian Student is Mental Arithmetic Champion. >Read More
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  • OECD: Indian Economy Set to Pick up Steam. >Read More 
  • India's $71 Billion to Top Global Remittance List in 2014. >Read More 
  • Honda to Make High-End Motorcycle in India. >Read More 
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  • Lonely Planet Places Chennai in Top 10 Cosmopolitan Cities.  >Read More 
  • Goa a Destination for Enjoying High-Speed Water Scooters. >Read More
  • Five Places to Skydive in India. >Read More 
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  • Photo Gallery: India's Gold Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games. >Read More 

  • In India, Dunkin' Donuts Include Chickpea, Saffron and Chili. >Read More   
  • Photo Gallery: How India Celebrated Diwali 2014. >Read More 
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  • Embassy Celebrates 'Gandhi Jayanti.' >Read More
  • Ambassador Jaishankar: Modi Visit Improved US-India Ties. >Read More 
  • New York Consulate Hosts Indian Art Lecture. >Read More
  • Photographer Showcases 300-Mile Journey from Leh to Ladakh. >Read More
FEATURED VIDEO

 
Bridging Worlds: The Story of Indians in the United States of America

The land of freedom and liberty, America, has offered Indians the chance to make their dreams come true. In the United States, they rewrote the rules for immigrants, storming the worlds of medicine, academia, finance and research. Their children pushed the boundaries even further as they rose to the top of professions like law, politics, art, music and media. 

 

 

 

 



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