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ESPNcricinfo Awards 2013: “Sachin Tendulkar”- Cricketer of the Generation

Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the cricketer of the generation by a 50-member jury of current and former cricketers and journalists. The award is meant to...

March 21, 2014

“Great Eared Nightjar” spotted first time in Kollam’s Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

As per the annual bird survey at the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, a brood of the highly elusive nocturnal forest bird, the Great Eared Nightjar was spotted first time...

March 21, 2014

“RapiDot Diagnostic Kit” developed by Indian researchers to detect virus in shrimps

The Mangalore-based College of Fisheries developed a diagnostic kit for the detection of white spot virus in shrimps. The technology developed with funding assistance from the Department of...

March 21, 2014

Mr. Khushwant Singh: Noted writer & journalist passed away

Prolific author and journalist Mr. Khushwant Singh (99) passed away due to cardiac arrest in New Delhi. He was best known for his trenchant secularism, his humour, and...

March 20, 2014

Union Government mulls to build 200 low cost airports

The Government of India (GoI) announced to build 200 low cost airports in the next 20 years. Objective: To expand connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Benefit: The development of...

March 19, 2014

Indian firm VNL's solar-powered ‘WorldGSM’ mobile tower architecture launched in Ghana to deliver affordable services in villages

The Indian telecom equipment-maker, Vihaan Networks Ltd (VNL) launched its’ solar-powered ‘WorldGSM’ mobile tower architecture, an environment-friendly and cost-effective mobile system, to deliver affordable services in villages. Objective:...

March 19, 2014

Former SC judge Mr. BN Srikrishna appointed as chairman of Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB)

Retired Supreme Court judge, Mr. BN Srikrishna appointed as the Chairman of Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB). He succeeded Mr. Dhirendra Swarup. About Mr. BN Srikrishna Retired Supreme Court Judge....

March 19, 2014

Sahitya Akademi Award 2013

The President of Sahitya Akademi, Dr.Viswanath Prasad Tiwari presented prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2013 at the annual “Festival of Letters” in New Delhi. Sahitya Akademi Award 2013 to Famous poets:  Rabindra...

March 19, 2014

Airbus launched new subsidiary Airbus India

The French company Airbus launched its wholly owned subsidiary in India called Airbus India. About Airbus India Fifth country subsidiary outside Europe for the Airbus. Objective: To restructure the Airbus operations...

March 19, 2014

SC to Law Commission: Regulate provocative speeches

The Supreme Court (SC) directed the Law Commission to look into the issue of hate speeches being made by leaders of political, social and religious outfits and consider...

March 19, 2014

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