Topic: Indian family names

Mihir Dalal authors book “Big Billion Startup: The Untold Flipkart Story”

The book titled “Big Billion Startup: The Untold Flipkart Story” has been authored by Mihir Dalal. It will recount the story of how the IIT graduates Sachin and...

August 23, 2019

Amish Tripathi appointed as new director of Nehru Centre in London

Author Amish Tripathi has been appointed the new director of Nehru Centre in London, which is under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). He will replace diplomat...

June 22, 2019

Supreme Court imposes a fine of Rs 20 lakh on WB government for banning satirical film Bhobishyoter Bhoot

On April 11, the Supreme Court (SC) imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on the West Bengal government for imposing a ‘virtual’ ban on the public screening...

April 11, 2019

Former SC Judge Justice PC Ghose to head India’s first Lokpal

A high-level selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ranjan Gogoi, Sumitra Mahajan and Mukul Rohatgi has approved the name of Justice PC Ghose at its meeting on...

March 18, 2019

Andhra Pradesh decides to give 5% quota for Kapu community in 10% reservation for EWS

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a proposal to grant 5% quota to the Kapu community in the state, after the Central Government recently passed a Bill to...

January 24, 2019

Journalist Kuldeep nayar passes away

Kuldip Nayar (95), the Veteran journalist, author and human rights activist, has passed away in New Delhi on August 23, 2018. Nayar, a former editor of the Indian...

August 23, 2018

Bhubaneswar to host 5th edition of Kalinga literary festival 2018

The 5th edition of Kalinga literary festival 2018 is scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha that will explore concepts of equality, equity and humanity in literature. The...

May 23, 2018

Amol Palekar honoured with ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award

Amol Palekar, the well known actor and director, has been honoured with the ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award at an event in Nasik on March 10, 2018. He is known...

March 12, 2018

Biplab Kumar Deb sworn in as 10th Chief Minister of Tripura

Biplab Kumar Deb has been sworn-in as 10th chief minister in Agartala on March 9, 2018. He is the state president of BJP in Tripura. Jishnu Debbarma took...

March 9, 2018

Parineeti Chopra become first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia to encourage Indians to visit the country. She was presented the Friend of Australia...

September 6, 2017

R.K. Raghavan appointed as new High Commissioner of India to Republic of Cyprus

Dr. R.K. Raghavan, a 1963 cadre IPS officer, has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus and is expected to take...

September 1, 2017

British Indian Association 1851

British Indian Association was created after amalgamating the “Landholders Society” and “British India Society” on 31 October 1851. This was the first political organization that brought the Indians...

October 18, 2011