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India (Hindi: भारत Bhārat; see also other names), officially the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a sovereign nation in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian... Full Article

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  1. Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rubs a ball on the ground during a practice session ahead of the second test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. The first test concluded Tuesday with India losing to South Africa by an innings and six... AP Photo logo AP Photo 13 minutes ago

    Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rubs a ball on the ground during a practice session ahead of the second test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. The first test concluded Tuesday with India losing to South Africa by an innings and six...

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  2. India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats in the nets during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday. Reuters Pictures 18 minutes ago

    India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats in the nets during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday.

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  3. India's fielding consultant Michael Young gestures as Ishant Sharma (R) watches during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday. Reuters Pictures 24 minutes ago

    India's fielding consultant Michael Young gestures as Ishant Sharma (R) watches during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday.

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  4. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: Shiv Kapur of India in action during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India. Getty Images logo Getty Images 24 minutes ago

    NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: Shiv Kapur of India in action during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India.

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  5. India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni prepares to hit the ball as coach Gary Kirsten (L) watches during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday. Reuters Pictures 34 minutes ago

    India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni prepares to hit the ball as coach Gary Kirsten (L) watches during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday.

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  6. NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: Oliver Fisher of England and Jeev Milkha Singh of India pose for photographer at the Trophy unveiling during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India. Getty Images logo Getty Images 44 minutes ago

    NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: Oliver Fisher of England and Jeev Milkha Singh of India pose for photographer at the Trophy unveiling during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India.

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  7. India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten (R) attend a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday. Reuters Pictures 46 minutes ago

    India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten (R) attend a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts in Kolkata on Sunday.

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  8. A supporter of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party shades his eyes from the sun as he listens to a speaker at a rally against price rise in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. India's food price rises drove a 7.3 percent jump in the headline wholesale price index in December,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 48 minutes ago

    A supporter of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party shades his eyes from the sun as he listens to a speaker at a rally against price rise in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. India's food price rises drove a 7.3 percent jump in the headline wholesale price index in December,...

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  9. Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh (R) gestures next to Bollywood actress and former Miss World Diana Hayden (C) and former India's hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay (L) during a mass marriage ceremony in the northern Indian city Lucknow February 10, 2010. Reuters Pictures 1 hour ago

    Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh (R) gestures next to Bollywood actress and former Miss World Diana Hayden (C) and former India's hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay (L) during a mass marriage ceremony in the northern Indian city Lucknow February 10, 2010.

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  10. Activists of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party listen to a speaker at a rally against price rise in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Caricatures in the background are, from left, Indian Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 hour ago

    Activists of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party listen to a speaker at a rally against price rise in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Caricatures in the background are, from left, Indian Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress...

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  11. India's Vangipurappu Laxman (C) watches the ball from teammate Ishant Sharma as fielding consultant Michael Young (L) looks on during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts... Reuters Pictures 2 hours ago

    India's Vangipurappu Laxman (C) watches the ball from teammate Ishant Sharma as fielding consultant Michael Young (L) looks on during a cricket practice session ahead of their second and final test cricket match against South Africa, in Nagpur February 10, 2010. The second test match starts...

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  12. Activists from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi February 10, 2010. Thousands of BJP activists on Wednesday staged a protest against the price hikes of essential food items, a BJP official said. Reuters Pictures 2 hours ago

    Activists from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi February 10, 2010. Thousands of BJP activists on Wednesday staged a protest against the price hikes of essential food items, a BJP official said.

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  13. An activist from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wearing a garland made with vegetables, shouts slogans during a protest in New Delhi February 10, 2010. Thousands of BJP activists on Wednesday staged a protest against the price hikes of essential food items, a BJP official... Reuters Pictures 2 hours ago

    An activist from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wearing a garland made with vegetables, shouts slogans during a protest in New Delhi February 10, 2010. Thousands of BJP activists on Wednesday staged a protest against the price hikes of essential food items, a BJP official...

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  14. India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats in nets during a cricket practice session in Nagpur February 10, 2010. Reuters Pictures 3 hours ago

    India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats in nets during a cricket practice session in Nagpur February 10, 2010.

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  15. Activists of the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party raise slogans at a rally against price rises in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Food price rises drove a 7.3 percent jump in the headline wholesale price index in December, and inflation has begun to spread to non-food sectors... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 hour ago

    Activists of the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party raise slogans at a rally against price rises in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Food price rises drove a 7.3 percent jump in the headline wholesale price index in December, and inflation has begun to spread to non-food sectors...

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  16. Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (R) and Chief of India's ruling Congress party Sonia Gandhi smile during their meeting in New Delhi February 9, 2010. Gul is on a six-day state visit to India. Reuters Pictures 22 hours ago

    Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (R) and Chief of India's ruling Congress party Sonia Gandhi smile during their meeting in New Delhi February 9, 2010. Gul is on a six-day state visit to India.

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  17. India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni reacts during awards ceremony after India lost their first test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur February 9, 2010. Reuters Pictures 23 hours ago

    India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni reacts during awards ceremony after India lost their first test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur February 9, 2010.

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  18. India's Wriddhiman Saha bends to avoid a bouncer during the fourth day of the first cricket test match against South Africa in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    India's Wriddhiman Saha bends to avoid a bouncer during the fourth day of the first cricket test match against South Africa in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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  19. India's Sachin Tendulkar walks back towards the pavilion after his dismissal on the fourth day of their first test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur February 9, 2010. Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    India's Sachin Tendulkar walks back towards the pavilion after his dismissal on the fourth day of their first test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur February 9, 2010.

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  20. An activist of India' s opposition Bhartiya Janta party wearing garlands made of vegetables shouts slogans during a protest against inflation in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Feb.9, 2010. India's food price rises drove a 7.3 percent jump in the headline wholesale price index in December, and inflation... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    An activist of India' s opposition Bhartiya Janta party wearing garlands made of vegetables shouts slogans during a protest against inflation in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Feb.9, 2010. India's food price rises drove a 7.3 percent jump in the headline wholesale price index in December, and inflation...

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  21. Activists from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wearing garlands made with vegetables, shout slogans during a protest in Jammu February 9, 2010. Dozens of BJP activists on Tuesday held a protest against the price hikes of essential food items, a BJP activist said. Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Activists from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wearing garlands made with vegetables, shout slogans during a protest in Jammu February 9, 2010. Dozens of BJP activists on Tuesday held a protest against the price hikes of essential food items, a BJP activist said.

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  22. India's Sachin Tendulkar reacts after scoring a century against South Africa during the fourth day of their first cricket test match in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    India's Sachin Tendulkar reacts after scoring a century against South Africa during the fourth day of their first cricket test match in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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  23. India's Sachin Tendulkar raises his bat to celebrate scoring a century against South Africa during the fourth day of the first cricket test match in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    India's Sachin Tendulkar raises his bat to celebrate scoring a century against South Africa during the fourth day of the first cricket test match in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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  24. NAGPUR, INDIA - FEBRUARY 09: Sachin Tendulkar of India runs a single and celebrates his 100 during day 4 of the 1st test between India and South Africa at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on February 09, 2010 in Nagpur, India. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    NAGPUR, INDIA - FEBRUARY 09: Sachin Tendulkar of India runs a single and celebrates his 100 during day 4 of the 1st test between India and South Africa at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on February 09, 2010 in Nagpur, India.

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  25. India's Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring a century on the fourth day of their first test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur February 9, 2010. Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    India's Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring a century on the fourth day of their first test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur February 9, 2010.

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