NASTAR (Indonesian Pinapple Cookies)

Recipes & Photos by Natali F. Sitaniapessy Nastar is Indonesian cookies with sweet pineapple filling, typically made during holidays. The cookies are popular treats especially for Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas celebrations in Indonesia....

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A Worth Journey to Taj Mahal

Being a person who really appreciates and enjoys history, I have read many history books in my life especially about the Taj. The journey to Taj Mahal was like a dream came true that I will always remember. When I read about the Taj...

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Procedure for Applying Online for Indian Citizenship By Descent Under Section 4 (1) of The Citizenship Act, 1955

1. Introduction to Indian Citizenship:  The Constitution of India provides a single citizenship for the entire country. The Citizenship Act enacted by the Parliament in 1955 provides for acquisition, renunciation, termination, deprivation and determination of Indian citizenship. The Act provides for acquisition of Indian Citizenship by birth, descent, registration and naturalization. 2....

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The Foreign Marriage Act, 1969

(33 of 1969)(31st August, 1969) An Act to make provision relating to marriages of citizens of India outside India. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twentieth Year of the Republic of India as follows PRELIMINARY 1. Short title: This Act may be called the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969. 2. Definitions: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires; (a) "degrees...

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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

(Act No.28 of 1961)[2Oth May. 1961] AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE GIVING OR TAKING OF DOWRY Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows: 1. SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT.- (l) This Act maybe called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 .(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. (3) It shall come into force on such date...

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