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Biomedical Researcher Leonard Hayflick Dies at 98

Leonard Hayflick, a renowned biomedical researcher, passed away at 98, on August 1, 2024. He was famous for...

📅 August 21, 2024

Former Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan Dies at 83

General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, died on August 19, 2024,...

📅 August 20, 2024

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Youngest Prime Minister of Thailand?

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected as Thailand’s youngest prime minister at the age of 37. Her election came after...

📅 August 17, 2024

Vinay Mohan Kwatra Becomes Indian Ambassador to the US

Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed the Indian Ambassador to the United States, starting his role on August...

📅 August 13, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan Honored at 77th Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan, famous as Bollywood’s ‘King Khan’, received a career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film...

📅 August 13, 2024

Kagame Sworn In for Fourth Term as Rwandan President

On August 11, 2024, Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, began his fourth term in office after winning...

📅 August 12, 2024

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Awards 2024

The Indian government has brought back the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, marking the first national awards for scientists since...

📅 August 8, 2024

Who is Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh Interim Government?

Muhammad Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, has been appointed as the chief adviser to...

📅 August 7, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu Conferred “Companion of the Order of Fiji”

Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s recent two-day state visit to Fiji marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations...

📅 August 7, 2024

KIIT University Granted UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status

KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) has received a special honor from the United Nations Economic and...

📅 August 2, 2024

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