Welcome to the December 2014 edition of INDIA LIVE, your source for what's happening with India, presented by the Embassy of India, Washington D.C.
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PM Modi's Facebook Fans Top 25 Million
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Now the world's second most popular leader on Facebook, Prime Minister Modi has added 7 million new Facebook followers and his Twitter following has surpassed 8 million.
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Indian Winter Festivals That are Worth Visiting
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Whether it's a celebration of local customs in the hills of Nagaland, a dance music festival on a Goan beach or an international film festival in Kerala, India is a prime destination for end-of-year travel that can drown out winter blues.
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President Obama to be the Chief Guest on 2015 Republic Day
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Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal emerged victorious at the China Open Super Series Premier in Fuzhou, marking the first time that Indian players have won both the men's and women's singles at a major tournament.
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US to Partner with 2015 'Vibrant Gujarat' Summit
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The United States will organize a country-specific seminar, participate in a trade show and showcase a trade booth at the biennial summit in Gujarat.
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Embassy Hosts Members of the American Council on Education
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On November 18, the Embassy of India hosted members of the American Council on Education (ACE), the top association for higher education in the United States, as well as guests from the US Department of State.
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More TECH LIVE
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- India to Surpass US as Second-Largest Internet Market. >Read More
- US Ex-Im Bank to Provide $1B in Clean Energy Loans for India. >Read More
- India, US to Collaborate on Particle Physics Research. >Read More
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More PEOPLE LIVE
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- Fortune: SBI's Bhattacharya Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business. >Read More
- Rohit Sharma: India batsman hits 264, the highest ODI score. >Read More
- Kathak Danseuse Sitara Devi Dies at 94. >Read More
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More BIZ LIVE
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- Starbucks Expects India To Be Among Its Top Five Markets. >Read More
- India Cracks Top 10 of World's Largest Stock Markets. >Read More
- Indian Online Shopping to Reach $45B by 2020. >Read More
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More TRAVEL LIVE
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More INTERESTS LIVE
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Enrollment of Indian Students in US up by 28 Percent. >Read More
- How Cellphones Are Helping to Revive India's Folk Music Scene. >Read More
- Oscar-winner Megan Mylan's next film on India. >Read More
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More EMBASSY LIVE
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- Embassy Briefs Students from University of Kentucky. >Read More
- Embassy Welcomes American University Students for Briefing. >Read More
- 'Collaboration in the Creative Process' Discussed at Embassy. >Read More
- Author Kenzie Mourad Discusses 'In the City of Gold and Silver.' >Read More
- Photo Gallery: CGI Houston Activities. >Read More
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| Indian Jewelry: Adorning the World
Indian jewelry designs and styles, both classic and contemporary, have a prominent place in the international market. Today, India is one of the largest consumers of gold in the world and one of the biggest international sourcing destinations for high-quality designer jewelry. Accounting for nearly 90 percent of the global diamond business, India has become one of the world's fastest-growing gems and jewelry markets. |
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