Spectacular fireworks and crowded parties will ring in the New Year for revellers around the world, as billions mark the end of 2011 with noisy celebrations from Sydney to Stockholm.

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Wishing to put behind a 'very difficult' year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today acknowledged that concern about corruption has moved to the centre stage and vowed to personally work to provide an '

Away from parties, loud music, wine and revelry, a few others welcomed the new year by diving into ice cold water.

From fifty-six year old William Marbaniang to 12-year-old Danzeal, seventeen people jumped into the ice-cold waters of Crinoline Swimming Pool here at the stroke of 12 last midnight, seeking to send a message to the people to face the challenges of life with strength.

Dec 17: Bountiful days are in store on job street in the New Year, as in-bloom-again industry is expected to accelerate hiring by as much as 20 per cent and reward employees with an identical hike in

Dec 17: Bountiful days are in store on job street in the New Year, as in-bloom-again industry is expected to accelerate hiring by as much as 20 per cent and reward employees with an identical hike in

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Thursday greeted the Parsi community on their new year and hoped Navroz would usher in prosperity to all Parsis and the nation.

In his message, the Prime Mi