Persons in News: Rajat Kumar Gupta

Two-year jail term to Rajat Gupta A U.S. court sentenced Rajat Gupta (63), the former Goldman Sachs Director and McKinsey and Company Managing Partner a 2 year jail term. Who is Rajat Gupta and what is the case? Rajat Kumar ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Bangladesh awarded Jagjivan Ram with “Friends of Liberation War Honour”

Bangladesh awarded Former Deputy Prime Minister  and Defence Minister of India Jagjivan Ram, “Friends of Liberation War Honour” posthumously in recognition to his contribution to the 1971 war.

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Persons in News: Sunil Gangopadhyay

Eminent Bengali writer and poet Sunil Gangopadhyay passed away. He was Sahitya Akademi President. Known for his poems and novels in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. Used the pen names Nil Lohit, Sanatan Pathak, and Nil Upadhyay First poem: ‘Ekti ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Persons in News: Yash Chopra

Renowned filmmaker Yash Chopra(80) passed away. Yash Chopra Born: 27 September 1932 Lahore, British India Directorial debut with Dhool Ka Phool in 1959 Famous Films: Waqt, Ittefaq, Daag, Diwar, Silsila, Kabhie Kabhie, Darr, Dharmaputra, Kala Pathhar, Lamhe   Awards and honors: ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News