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Martin Amis Passes Away

May 24, 2023

The passing of Martin Amis, a celebrated British writer, on May 19, 2023, left a void in the literary world. Known for his distinct style and dark humor, Amis’s contributions to literature earned him a place of prominence. Early Life ..

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Rayyanah Barnawi

May 22, 2023

Rayyanah Barnawi made history as the first Arab woman to venture into space. The highly anticipated maiden space mission of Saudi Arabia took place on May 21. Barnawi, along with her co-astronaut Ali al-Qarni, embarked on their journey aboard the ..

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Prime Minister Modi Receives Highest Honours from Fiji and Papua New Guinea

May 22, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and contributions have been recognized and honored with various prestigious international awards from different countries and organizations. In a recent development, he received the highest honors from Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Companion of the ..

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Robert E Lucas

May 18, 2023

Robert E Lucas, an esteemed economist and Nobel laureate, made significant contributions to the field of macroeconomics. His work challenged the prevailing dominance of Keynesian economics and introduced the concept of rational expectations. He passed away recently at the age ..

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Nathuram Mirdha

May 15, 2023

The city of Nagaur in Rajasthan witnessed a significant event on May 14 as Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, unveiled the statue of the late Nathuram Mirdha. The ceremony paid homage to the exemplary contributions and achievements of Nathuram Mirdha, ..

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ASI Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award

May 13, 2023

The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has recently instituted the prestigious Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award to honor remarkable individuals in the field of astronomy. In the inaugural ceremony, the award was conferred upon the renowned astronomer, Jayant Naralikar. Recognizing ..

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Indian-origin Ajay Banga Chosen as World Bank President

May 4, 2023

Indian-origin Ajay Banga has been selected as the new World Bank President. He will serve in this position for five years starting from June 2, succeeding David Malpass. The World Bank aims to tackle climate change more effectively under Banga’s ..

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Santiago Pena: Paraguay’s New President-Elect

May 2, 2023

On April 23, 2023, Paraguay held its presidential election and Santiago Pena, the hand-picked candidate of the conservative Colorado Party, emerged as the victor. Who is Santiago Pena? Santiago Pena is a former central banker who worked at the International ..

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