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Research proves that: 'Dolphins can call each other by names'

Researchers at Scotland’s University of St Andrews have shown that marine mammals develop a unique whistle that they use to identify them and show their location to others. Scientists...

July 30, 2013

India, Saudi Arabia decided to establish Saudi-Indian Business Network

India and Saudi Arabia have decided to create a Saudi-India Business Network (SIBN) separately in Riyadh and Dammam.  What will be the focus of SIBN? SIBN would catalyze the promotion of India-Saudi bilateral...

July 27, 2013

Hezbollah's military wing added terrorist list by EU

The EU has decided to put the armed wing of Hezbollah on its list of terrorist organizations. It was made clear that it would maintain contact with all...

July 25, 2013

July 22: World observes Pi Approximation Day

Pi Approximation Day was celebrated worldwide on July 22 (as the date is written 22/7). As we know that the value of Pi is 22/7 and it is...

July 22, 2013

India, Japan to strengthen defense relationship

In a recent meeting between India’s National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon and visiting Japanese Senior Vice-Minister of Defence Akinori Eto, both the nations discussed on the possibilities of...

July 17, 2013

India, Maldives and Sri Lanka ink Indian Ocean security agreement

India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have signed a tripartite pact on maritime cooperation to secure sea routes in the Indian Ocean region. The three nations will share...

July 17, 2013

India clarifies views to Sri Lanka on 13th Amendment

Indian National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon has clearly voiced India’s view on the 13th Amendment of Sri Lanka’s Constitution emphasizing on the need for Colombo to fulfill its...

July 15, 2013

IOR countries to pursue open regionalism to stimulate growth

Trade and industry ministers of Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) member nations agreed to promote trade within the grouping to encourage economic cooperation and development...

July 10, 2013

IIFA Awards 2013 Winners

The winners of the 14th IIFA Awards 2013 (International Indian Film Academy) under various categories were declared at an event held at Macau. The award winners and their respective categories are...

July 10, 2013

Saudi Arabia extends ‘Nitaqat’ deadline to November 3, 2013

Giving some relief to Indians in Saudi Arabia who are facing trouble in adjusting to the changes in the employment opportunities introduced by the ongoing “Nitaqat” (naturalisation) legislation being implemented...

July 7, 2013

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