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General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture

September 20, 2023

The Indian Army organized the inaugural “General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture” at the Manekshaw Centre to honor the late General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Governor of Punjab, on what would have been his ..

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Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘The Story Teller’ Sets World Record at Auction

September 19, 2023

Amrita Sher-Gil’s 1937 masterpiece, “The Story Teller,” achieved a record-breaking sale of Rs 61.8 crore ($7.44 million) on September 16, marking the highest price ever paid for a work by an Indian artist. The painting, created during a pivotal period ..

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Nobel Prize Winners to Receive Increased Financial Reward

September 16, 2023

The Nobel Foundation, responsible for administering the Nobel Prizes, has announced that this year’s Nobel Prize winners will receive an additional 1 million Swedish crowns, bringing the total financial reward to 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $986,000). The decision to ..

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Ig Nobel Prize 2023

September 16, 2023

The Ig Nobel Prize is a parody of the Nobel Prize, awarded for unconventional and humorous scientific achievements. It aims to make people laugh and then think about the peculiar aspects of science. Unlike the Nobel Prize, which honors significant ..

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Nobel Laureates Advocate for Muhammad Yunus Amidst Legal Proceedings

September 2, 2023

Over 100 Nobel Prize winners and global figures, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, have called upon Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt legal proceedings against economist Muhammad Yunus. This petition follows previous concerns regarding Yunus’s safety and contributions ..

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Geetika Srivastava to be New Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad

August 29, 2023

Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires (CDA) in Islamabad, succeeding Dr M Suresh Kumar. Despite the downgraded status of diplomatic representation between India and Pakistan, this appointment marks a significant ..

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Srettha Thavisin Becomes New Prime Minister of Thailand

August 23, 2023

Srettha Thavisin, formerly the chief of a prominent real estate development firm in Thailand, has become the country’s prime minister amidst a political deadlock following recent elections. Thavisin’s unexpected ascension followed a parliamentary vote, coinciding with the return of Thaksin ..

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Sachin Tendulkar Assumes Role of Election Commission’s National Voter Awareness Ambassador

August 23, 2023

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is set to embark on a new role as the national icon for voter awareness and education under the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI announced its intention to sign a memorandum of understanding ..

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