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Serena Williams clinches Women’s Singles US Open 2012
Serena Williams of USA clinched her fourth Women’s Singles US Open title in New York. The fourth seeded Serena beat the top seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. It was Serena’s 15th Grand Slam singles title. US Open Women’s Doubles: Sara ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Golden Lion to South Korean film ‘Pieta’
South Korean Movie, Pieta, directed by Kim Ki-duk, bagged the Golden Lion Prize for best movie at the 69th Venice Film Festival. Other Awards: Silver Lion for Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for ‘The Master’ Special Jury Prize: “Paradise: Faith” ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
India sets up Diplomatic Relations with Niue
India has signed a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of Diplomatic Relations b/w India and Niue. Niue An island country in South Pacific Ocean. Member of regional bodies such as the Pacific Island Forum and the Pacific Community and also ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Mekong–Ganga Cooperation 6th meet held in New Delhi
The sixth meet of Mekong–Ganga Cooperation was held in New Delhi. What is Mekong-Ganga Cooperation? The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation was set up on November 10, 2000 in Vientiane, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic. The goal was to enhance cooperation amongst India and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
India, Pakistan eased visa regime
Indian signed long-awaiting visa agreements aimed to make the visa norms more lenient and liberal. The new visa regime – the first major modernization since 1974 – in particular relaxes travel restrictions for businessmen and brings in a new group ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Canada severs diplomatic ties with Iran
Canada has severed diplomatic relations with Iran, closing its embassy in Teheran. As per Canadian Foreign Minister major factors behind the move were Teheran’s nuclear programme, its support for the Syrian regime, threats against Israel and the concern for the ..