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IVF Pioneer Sir Robert Edwards passed away

Sir Robert Edwards (87), who eveloped the technique of in vitro fertilisation with Dr Patrick Steptoe passed away. He pioneered In vitro fertilisation (IVF) technique helped in the birth of...

April 16, 2013

WTO Global Trade Growth Forecast for 2013 Lowered to 3.3%

The World Trade Growth Forecast was cut down  the forecast of global trade by 1.2% to 3.3 % from previous 4.5% byWorld Trade Organization (WTO). The anticipated growth is higher than the rate of 2%...

April 16, 2013

Prime Minister of India Visited Germany: Important Documents inked

Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh visited Germany for participating in second round of Inter Governmental Consultations with Germany. List of documents inked: Joint Declaration of Intent between...

April 16, 2013

Andhra Pradesh: ‘Amma Hastham’ scheme for white cardholders

The Andhra Pradesh State Government launched a scheme “Amma Hastham” (mother’s hand) in order to supply 9 essential food items to poor at subsidized rates. The 9 essential item mentioned in...

April 16, 2013

India Bangladesh to collaborate on a film on 1971 Liberation War

India and Bangladesh mutually agreed to work on a proposal for jointly producing a mega film depicting depicting the ‘War of Liberatio i.e. Bangladesh’s struggle for independence which will...

April 16, 2013

Manipur bags overall team Champion for 22nd time in North East Game 2013

In the 27th edition of North-East Games played at Imphal, the host state Manipur claimed the title of overall team champion for the 22nd time. Overall standing: Manipur...

April 16, 2013

Multi-billion dollar World bank plan for poverty alleviation in 7 Indian states.

WB would lend b/w $3 to 5 billion every year to India under a new 4-year plan that focuses on poverty alleviation in 7 low-income Indian states: Bihar,...

April 16, 2013

Odisha Legislative Assembly adopted a Resolution for Special Category Status

A resolution was adopted by the Odisha Legislative Assembly requesting the centre to grant special category status to the state and also requested the Centre to furnish additional...

April 16, 2013

Why did analytical and historical approaches prove disastrous to the cause of justice?

The analytical and historical approaches proved disastrous to the cause of justice, liberty, freedom and democracy in the twentieth century because of too much insistence on positivism devoid...

April 16, 2013

Vice President Releases Book ‘Religion, Law & Society-Across the Globe’

“Religion, Law & Society- Across the Globe”, a book authored by Prof. Tahir Mahmood was released by The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari. The book...

April 15, 2013

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