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Compost Plant in New Delhi is first composting plant in India to get carbon credits from UNFCCC

The composting plant in Okhla, New Delhi has become the first in India to receive the carbon credits from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)....

March 6, 2013

India's BARC developing world's largest magnet

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre which is India’s state-owned research establishment has claimed to be developing the world’s largest magnet, weighing 50,000 tons. It would be bigger than the...

March 6, 2013

New format of civil services exams declared

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has notified fresh changes in the format of country’s prestigious exam- the Civil Services Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission...

March 6, 2013

`Office 365’ launched for businesses in India

Microsoft unveiled its Office 365 suite for businesses in India, which will offer smooth sharing of data across PCs and mobiles using cloud computing technology. This will allow...

March 6, 2013

Rajasthani writer Hariram Meena chosen for Bihari Puraskar

Famous Rajasthani author Hariram Meena will be conferred with the Bihari Puraskar for 2012 for his Hindi novel ‘Dhooni Tape Teer’. The novel is based on sacrifices of...

March 6, 2013

‘International Women of Courage Award’ to Delhi victim

United States to honor the 23-year-old Delhi braveheart with the International Women of Courage Award. The first lady Michelle Obama and the secretary of state John Kerry will...

March 6, 2013

SEBI enables two-way fungibility of IDRs

Holders of Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs) will now have an option to convert it into shares of the issuing company. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)...

March 6, 2013

Impose monetary limit for overseas use of cards: RBI

The RBI has asked banks to fix a monetary limit for international transactions on credit and debit cards.More directives by the RBI: Banks should refrain from issuing cards...

March 6, 2013

Services defeat Kerala to win 67th Santosh Trophy

Services beat hosts Kerala in the final of the 67th Santosh Trophy football tournament played at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. It was the third Santosh Trophy title...

March 6, 2013

Novak Djokovic clinches ATP Dubai Open 2013

World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych to win the ATP Dubai Open Tennis title 2013. Indian-French win doubles title The duo of India’s...

March 6, 2013

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