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Prakash Kohli sworn in as Governor of Gujarat

Former Rajya Sabha member and veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr. Om Prakash Kohli was sworn in as Gujarat Governor. Mr. Kohli’s appointment follows the unceremonious...

July 17, 2014

National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 was released by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The annual report is prepared by the Central Bureau...

July 17, 2014

Bashar al-Assad sworn-in as Syria President for third term

After a being declared winner in the recently held and much criticized presidential polls, Bashar al-Assad has been sworn in for a third 7-year term as president of...

July 17, 2014

Noted Hindi litterateur Madhukar Singh passed away

Madhukar Singh (87), a distinguished Hindi litterateur passed away at his residence in village Dharahara of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Madhukar Singh In 1970s he led “Samantar Kahani Andolan” in...

July 16, 2014

Nadine Gordimer: Nobel Prize winning South African author passed away

Nadine Gordimer (90), South African Nobel Prize-winning author passed away in Johannesburg, South Africa. The writer was always vociferous voices against apartheid which she reflected in her books....

July 15, 2014

President appoints new Governors to five states

President of India, Pranab Mukherjee appointed Governors of five states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Nagaland. Given below is the list of Governors and their...

July 15, 2014

Gandhi Peace Prize to Chandi Prasad Bhatt

President Pranab Mukherjee presented Gandhi Peace Prize for 2013 to noted environmentalist and pioneer of the Chipko movement Chandi Prasad Bhatt for his contribution towards the environment and...

July 15, 2014

"The Grand Old Lady of Bollywood" Veteran actor Zohra Sehgal passed away

Veteran actor Zohra Sehgal (102), who acted in Bollywood classics and Doctor Who adventures, passed away. Sehgal, for her contribution to the Indian cinema is dubbed “the grand...

July 12, 2014

Margaret Alva Sworn-in as Goa Governor

Margaret Alva, the current Governor of Rajasthan, was sworn-in as the Governor of Goa. She was administered oath of office by Chief Justice of Bombay high court Mohit...

July 12, 2014

Emma Watson: UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

Famous British actress, Emma Watson, has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of UN Women – the United Nation’s organization devoted to gender equality and the empowerment of women....

July 9, 2014

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