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Stamps of India National Exhibition 2013 (SINE)

December 8, 2013

The 4th Edition of Stamps of India National Exhibition 2013 (SINE) organized by Bharatiya Daktikit Sangstha, Kolkata at NDMC Convention Centre, Parliament Street, New Delhi. To celebrate 100 years of cinema in India, SINE acknowledges the contribution of legendary yesteryear ..

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President inaugurates Hornbill Festival of Nagaland

December 5, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated Nagaland’s famous Hornbill Festival. Hornbill (name of a bird) Festival, considered one of the biggest events in the state, puts on display the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the Naga people. Nagaland is also observing ..

Waheeda Rehman to receive First Centanary Award at 44th IFFI

November 20, 2013

Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman will be conferred with the first Centanary Award for the Indian Film Personality at the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa. The award has been instituted this year (2013) which ..

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"404" most popular word of 2013; "Toxic Politics" the Top Phrase, and "Pope Francis" the Top Name of 2013

November 13, 2013

“404” most popular word of 2013 An annual survey by ‘Global Language Monitor’ for the English-speaking world’s “top words” has seen “404” as the most popular word of year 2013. What is “404”? ‘404’ or Not Found error message is ..

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Use of licensed software can add $739 billion to India's GDP: Study

November 12, 2013

As per Global Intellectual Property Centre (GIPC), the use of licenced software can help to boost India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $739 billion. As per GIPC: The music industry alone faced an estimated total loss of $431 million in 2012 due to piracy. ..

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Gariela Isler of Venezuela crowned Miss Universe

November 12, 2013

Gabriela Isler(25) of Venezuela has been crowned Miss Universe 2013 at a grand finale held in Moscow, Russia. Year 2012 winner Olivia Culpo of the United States placed a diamond crown on the head of Isler. This is the third win ..

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Indian born Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

November 4, 2013

Singer of hit songs like ‘Dama Dam Mast Kalandar’ and ‘Lambi Judai’, the legendary India born Pakistani folk singer Reshma passed away. Reshma was born in 1947 in Bikaner (Rajasthan, India) in a Banjara (Gypsy) family. Her tribe migrated to Pakistan ..

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Sushmita Sen conferred with Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice 2013

October 30, 2013

NGO the Harmony Foundation honored former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen with the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award 2013 for her efforts towards achieving social justice in Mumbai. Along with Sushmita Sen, seven individuals and an association, India Rescue Mission, were also ..

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Shahrukh Khan is Goodwill Ambassador for South Korea

October 27, 2013

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for South Korea. He has been appointed as the public diplomat as well as an ambassador of India’s soft power. As a Goodwill Ambassador he will visit South Korea before the maiden visit ..

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Mukesh Ambani remains wealthiest Indian

October 27, 2013

As per the the China-based Hurun India Rich List, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is India’s richest man with personal assets of $18.9 billion. Mr. Ambani retained the top rank for the second consecutive year even after a wealth decline ..

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