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Michael Clarke bags his 4th Allan Border Medal

Australian Cricket Team’s skipper Michael Clarke has won his fourth Allan Border Medal. Previously, he won the medal in 2005, 2009 and 2012 medals. With this Clarke equalized...

February 7, 2013

Thinning of Ozone has altered ocean circulation: Study

As per a latest study, a hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has changed the way waters in the southern oceans mix, which researchers say could impact global...

February 7, 2013

Functioning of Prasar Bharati to be examined by study groups

The Sam Pitroda-led expert panel has set up 11 study groups for examining the Government-Prasar Bharati ties, its financing, aspects related to content, presentation and other issues. Tasks...

February 7, 2013

Indian Railways to host IHHA Conference

The 10th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference will be hosted by the Indian Railways in New Delhi. The conference is held once in every 4 years. The...

February 7, 2013

Minimize number of free cheque books issued to individuals: RBI

The Reserve bank of India (RBI) has recommended in its discussion paper that the number of free cheque books given per year to individuals may be kept to...

February 7, 2013

ICICI Bank ties with Aircel for Mobile Money

India’s largest private sector bank, ICICI Bank has partnered with Aircel to launch a mobile banking service, ‘Mobile Money’. With the help of this service the unbanked customers...

February 7, 2013

Rare Whooper Swan spotted after 113 years in Himachal

Rare migratory bird Whooper Swan was spotted in Pong Dam lake of Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh after 113 years. Whooper Swans, which migrate from Central Asia and...

February 7, 2013

NASA launches TDRS satellite

NASA launched an unmanned Atlas V rocket carrying the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS). It is a communication satellite to stay in touch with its space station...

February 7, 2013

India, Gibraltar ink TIEA pact

India and Gibraltar have inked a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) that among other things calls for transparent sharing of information. This is the 13th TIEA being signed...

February 7, 2013

Nayudamma award to VC of BHU

Distinguished scientist and vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Lalji Singh, has been selected for the prestigious Dr Y Nayudamma memorial award for the year 2012. Why this...

February 7, 2013

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