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UNESCO names Conakry as World Book Capital for 2017
United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has named Conakry, the Capital city of the Republic of Guinea as the World Book Capital for year 2017. With this selection Conakry become the 17th city in the World to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
88th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan begins in Ghumaan, Punjab
88th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (All India Marathi Sahitya Sammelan) on 3 April 2015 began in Ghumaan village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. It was inaugurated by Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari along with the Chief Minister Parkash ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Ranchi Rays wins Champions of Hero Hockey India League 2015
Ranchi Rays won the third edition of Champions of Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) 2015. In the final match they defeated Jaypee Punjab Warriors by score of 3-2 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 tie in regular time match. With this ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
First National Tribal Festival Vanaj concludes in New Delhi
The first National Tribal Festival ‘Vanaj’ concluded on 18 February 2015 in New Delhi. It was organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on 13 February 2015 at ..
11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be organized in Cochin
The 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be hosted by Cochin from 7th to 9th January in 2013. The Prime Minister will open the annual flagship event The President of India will deliver the valedictory speech and also present the Pravasi ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Shigmotsav to begin in Goa from Mar 7, 2012
‘‘Shigmo’: a festival of colours in Goa corresponding to ‘Holi’ in the rest of India. Shigamo to be celebrated in Goa from March 7 to 11, 2012. People, especially the peasants celebrate this festival with great fervor. The celebrations are ..