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India’s Major Crops: Soyabean

Since time immemorial, Soyabean has served as meat, milk, cheese, bread as well as oil for the people of China and East Asia; and the ancient literature of...

September 22, 2015

September 21: International Day of Peace

Every year September 21 is being observed as International Day of Peace across the world. The theme for the year 2015 is Partnerships for Peace- Dignity for All....

September 21, 2015

Union Defence Ministry elevates Dr. P Sivakumar as Distinguished Scientist

Dr. P Sivakumar has been elevated as Distinguished Scientist with immediate effect by the Union Defence Ministry Ministry. He has been promoted in recognition of his diligence and...

September 21, 2015

World Rubber Production

Global natural rubber production stood at around 12 million tonnes in 2014 and Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are the top natural Rubber Producing countries. Vietnam is the new...

September 21, 2015

Sherif Ismail sworn-in as Prime Minister of Egypt

Sherif Ismail has sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Egypt. He was administered oath to the office by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. He will succeed Ibrahim Mehleb who...

September 21, 2015

Papaya: Health Benefits, Production, Exports from India

Papaya is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, which is native to Southern Mexico and Central America, but has long been known and cultivated in the home...

September 21, 2015

Nepal adopts new Constitution

Nepal has adopted new Constitution marking the country’s transition to a secular and democratic republic. The new Constitution was unveiled by Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav at a...

September 21, 2015

China launches newly-developed smaller version Long March-6 carrier rocket

China has successfully launched a newly-developed smaller version of carrier rocket Long March-6 as part of the country’s space program. It was launched from the base in the...

September 21, 2015

Urdu scholar Shamim Hanfi awarded Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award

Eminent Urdu litterateur Shamim Hanfi was conferred with inaugural Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award of Bharatiya Jnanpith. The Urdu scholar is known for his books on criticism like Ghazal...

September 21, 2015

Ajay Jayaram wins silver medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton tournament

India’s Ajay Jayaram has won silver medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton tournament in the Men’s singles category. In the final match played at Seoul, he lost to...

September 21, 2015

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