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TN House hails SC order on 27 per cent quota

Chennai, Apr 10 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Assembly today hailed the Supreme Court order, clearing the decks for implementation of 27 per cent Reservation for Backward Classes in centrally run higher educational institutions like IITs and IIMs.

Members, cutting across party lines, expressed happiness by thumping the desks when leader of the House and Finance Minister K Anbazhgan informed them that a five Judge Constitution Bench had upheld the 27 per cent reservation in these institutions.

Giving details of the much awaited order Mr Anbazhagan said he was sharing his happiness with the members.

After the House adjourned for the day, members of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), which was at the forefront in the struggle to protect 27 per cent quota, distributed sweets and celebrated the verdict.

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Aussie ties knot to German in Hindu style

Mangalore, Apr 1: An Australian bridegroom tied the knot with a girl from West Germany following full Hindu customs at the Sri Kshetra Dharmastala here. The unique wedding ceremony was solemnized yesterday according to Hindu customs and traditions, with the bridegroom taking the oath by walking seven steps or 'Sapthapadi' along with the bride, tying the 'mangalsootra' and both exchanging garlands. Lans John Brendish (30) from Australia and Karin Gunthar (28) from Germany were christened Sridhar and Laxmi respectively for the.....
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