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Jackie Chan, Mo Yan selected as members of Chinese parliament

Movie star Jackie Chan and the 2012 winner of Nobel prize for literature Mo Yan has been selected as members of one of the houses of Chinese parliament,...

February 8, 2013

Famous Bengali Painter Shanu Lahiri passed away

Famous painter of Bengal School, Shanu Lahiri (85) passed away. She was the winner of President’s Gold Medal.

February 8, 2013

Rohinton Nariman submits resignation from Solicitor General of India

The Solicitor General of India, senior advocate Rohinton F Nariman has resigned from the post amid speculation that the decision came over his differences with the Law ministry....

February 8, 2013

Naseer Ahmed is the new Director of Syndicate Bank

C R Naseer Ahmed has been appointed as the Director of Syndicate Bank. The Government of India has nominated Ahmed as part-time non-official director on the Board of...

February 8, 2013

South Africa tops ICC Rankings for Test Cricket

South Africa was declared as the world number one team in the ICC Test Cricket Rankings. It is followed by England, Australia, Pakistan and India. India was at...

February 7, 2013

McGrath and Turner enter Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Renowned pace bowlers Glenn McGrath and Charlie Turner have been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Charlie Turner took 6-15 on test debut at Sydney in...

February 7, 2013

Michael Clarke bags his 4th Allan Border Medal

Australian Cricket Team’s skipper Michael Clarke has won his fourth Allan Border Medal. Previously, he won the medal in 2005, 2009 and 2012 medals. With this Clarke equalized...

February 7, 2013

Thinning of Ozone has altered ocean circulation: Study

As per a latest study, a hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has changed the way waters in the southern oceans mix, which researchers say could impact global...

February 7, 2013

Functioning of Prasar Bharati to be examined by study groups

The Sam Pitroda-led expert panel has set up 11 study groups for examining the Government-Prasar Bharati ties, its financing, aspects related to content, presentation and other issues. Tasks...

February 7, 2013

Indian Railways to host IHHA Conference

The 10th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference will be hosted by the Indian Railways in New Delhi. The conference is held once in every 4 years. The...

February 7, 2013

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