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Indian-origin men win Heinz Awards in US

Indian-origin men, Professor Abraham Verghese and Mr. Sanjeev Arora are among the five recipients who won the 19th Heinz awards 2013 and will be honored in Pittsburgh on...

March 1, 2014

German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel awarded Israel's highest civilian honor

The German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction (Israel’s highest civilian honor) by the President of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres. She was awarded with...

March 1, 2014

“Water, Peace and War – Confronting the Global Water Crisis” Mr. Brahma Chellaney’s book launched

The Vice President of India, Mr. M. Hamid Ansari launched a book titled “Water, Peace and War – Confronting the Global Water Crisis” authored by Mr. Brahma Chellaney....

February 27, 2014

Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara: Brand ambassador of Gujarat Election Commission

India’s middle order batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Gujarat state Election Commission for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Objective: To encourage...

February 27, 2014

Mr. Rishang Keishing: India's oldest Parliamentarian retired after serving seven decades

India’s oldest parliamentarian, Mr. Rishang Keishing (94) decided to retire after serving the nation for seven decades. His term at Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament) ends...

February 27, 2014

M.P.Bezbaruah Committee: For protection of rights of North Eastern people

The Union Government expanded Bezbaruah panel to look into the various kinds of concerns of the persons hailing from the North Eastern States, who are living in different...

February 27, 2014

“SOMAH Solution- to preserve donated organs”; developed by Indian origin doctor Dr. Hemant Thatte

An Indian origin doctor, Dr. Hemant Thatte developed a 21-chemical solution known as SOMAH Solution that could preserve a donated organ for up to a week before a...

February 27, 2014

“Public Issues before Parliament”- Mr. Vijay Darda’s book released by Vice President of India

The Vice President of India, Mr. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled “Public Issues before Parliament” authored by Mr. Vijay Darda (MP) in New Delhi. The book is...

February 23, 2014

Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned as AP Chief Minister

Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and also quitted from the membership of the State Assembly and the Congress Party....

February 23, 2014

“ModiNomics” – Sameer Kochhar’s book launched

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mr. Arun Jaitley launched a book titled “ModiNomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance”, by Sameer Kocchar, in New Delhi.  About the “ModiNomics:...

February 21, 2014

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