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President launches ‘Bichitra’: An online collection of Tagore’s work

President Pranab Mukherjee launched ‘Bichitra’, an online collection of Rabindranath Tagore’s works. He praised the initiative saying the website would inculcate the essence of humanity and eternal values...

May 9, 2013

Wildlife biologist Aparajita Datt wins Whitley Award "Green Oscars" for her “Hornbill” project

Ms Aparajita Datta, a wildlife biologist has won Whitley Award for a project to conserve “Hornbill” bird in Arunachal Pradesh State. Aparajita Datta is the Winner of the 2013...

May 9, 2013

Fact Box: "Factory Asia"

Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan recently held that India is looking forward to introduce the concept of ‘Factory Asia’ in economy to develop rapid production networks. Factory Asia is...

May 6, 2013

Nation bids adieu to Sarabjit Singh with state honors

The mortal body of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh was consigned to flames in his village with full state honors amid mournful emotions. Sarabjit Singh: Indian citizen from Bhikhiwind, Punjab....

May 4, 2013

Supreme Court questions 'Z security' for Mukesh Ambani

The Supreme Court questioned ‘Z’ security to industrialist Mukesh Ambani when the government was unable to provide security to the common man. The Apex court asked “Why is...

May 3, 2013

Ireland introduces new bill on limited abortions

The government of Ireland has unveiled a long-awaited bill that envisages new rules governing when life-saving abortions can be performed, a point of potentially deadly confusion for women...

May 3, 2013

Jenita Mary Nongkynrih – A Woman scientist from Meghalaya gets ISRO award

This year’s ISRO Young Scientist Award was given to Jenita Mary Nongkynrih,  a young woman scientist from Meghalaya. Award: Citation and cash of Rs 50,000 Project: She was...

May 3, 2013

Abdul Hamid is the new Bangladesh President

Abdul Hamid was sworn in as 17th Bangladesh President replacing Zillur Rahman, who died last month.  Abdul Hamid was previously the parilamentary speaker of Bangladesh Assembly. Historical background Parliament...

May 3, 2013

Indian Guinness record holder Sailendra Nath Roy passed away

Indian Stuntman Sailendra Nath Roy (48) passed away due to heart failure during his record try at Teesta River in Siliguri, West Bengal. He is registered in the...

April 30, 2013

Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards 2013

Following renowned and legendary personalities will be honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards for 2013:  Yash Chopra: For his services to the Indian film industry as the iconic filmmaker...

April 29, 2013

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