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Airtel is among Africa's top ten most admired global brands

Indian telecom company Airtel has found a place in the list of top ten global brands admired most in Africa. As per a survey conducted by the African Business Awards, Airtel bagged...

October 4, 2013

Anna Hazare receives Allard Prize for International Integrity

Indian social activist Anna Hazare has been honored with the inaugural Allard Prize for International Integrity conferred by the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law at a...

October 2, 2013

"TomTato": Plant which produces potato and tomato unveiled in UK

A plant that produces both tomatoes and potatoes was launched in the UK market. The plant named The TomTato has been developed by the horticultural mail order company Thompson &...

October 2, 2013

Sarah Outen: First woman to row solo from Japan to Alaska

Sarah Outen (28), an adventurer from Britain who spent 150 days at sea to become the first woman to row solo from Japan to Alaska. She started from...

September 29, 2013

International Children’s Peace Prize 2013 goes to Malala Yousafzai

Famous Pakistani brave girl and activist Malala Yusafzai who was shot in head by Taliban for campaigning for girls’ right to education, has won the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2013....

August 28, 2013

England wins Ashes 2013

England clinched Ashes 2013 series with 3-0 win over arch-rivals Australia. The fifth and last test match played at the Oval stadium ended in a draw. Key Players of...

August 28, 2013

No proposal to increase FDI ceiling in banks

The government has clarified that there is no proposal to raise foreign investment limit in the banking sector. What is the current status of foreign investment in banking...

August 24, 2013

Usain Bolt regains 100-meter gold at worlds

Six-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt, regained World 100 meter title as he won the race in 9.77 seconds at the IAAF World Athletics Championships held in Moscow. Bolt finished ahead of Justin...

August 18, 2013

India’s launches indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

India launched its first indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which was a remarkable moment in the $5 billion project that seeks to enhance the country’s power and...

August 14, 2013

Tension escalates between U.K.-Spain over Gibraltar

There is a sudden spike in the Anglo-Spanish conflict over Gibraltar as Spain has threatened to impose border charges and close airspace which can turn into a form...

August 8, 2013

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