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Kerala temples observe Ramayana month

Karkkidakam, the last month of the Malayalam Calendar is observed as Ramayana month. Temples in Kerala started observing Ramayana month on July 17, 2014. In Malayalam, the month...

July 17, 2014

Russian city Ufa to host BRICS Summit 2015

Russia has offered to host the BRICS Summit for year 2015 in the country’s city of Ufa after the grouping’s successful meeting in Brazil that witnessed a consensus...

July 17, 2014

RBI relaxes CRR, SLR and PSL norms for banks issuing infra bonds

With a view to promote infrastructure development and affordable housing, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), exempted long-term bonds from the mandatory regulatory norms such as the Cash...

July 17, 2014

Government to accept Self-Attested documents

Indian citizens will not have to rush to a gazette officer or a notary to get their documents attested. Giving relief to the people, the government has decided...

July 17, 2014

Fortaleza Declaration from 6th BRICS Summit

The 6th BRICS Summit that was held in Fortaleza, Brazil concluded recently. The theme of the Summit was Inclusive Growth: Sustainable Solutions. The participating nations Brazil, Russia, India, China...

July 17, 2014

July 16: Meghalaya commemorates its WW1 heroes on Garo Labour Corps Day

Meghalaya observed 95th Garo Labour Corps Day on July 16, 2014. The State remembered and saluted the heroes of World War I. It paid homage to the 500...

July 16, 2014

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping; presses for resolution of boundary dispute

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Brazil during the BRICS Summit. Mr. Modi pressed for a solution to the boundary issue, saying if...

July 16, 2014

320 Mahila Suraksha Dals will soon be functional in Delhi

With a view to enhance the safety of women and girls in Delhi, 320 Mahila Suraksha Dals (MSDs) will soon be made functional. As a pilot program, one...

July 16, 2014

Sim Bhullar: First Indian-origin player in NBA also the tallest player in NBA at present

Sim Bhullar (21) has become the first player of Indian origin to join the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he inked a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings,...

July 16, 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

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