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16th Lok Sabha elections 2014 to be held from April 7, 2014 in 9-phases

March 8, 2014

The Chief election commissioner Mr. VS Sampath announced the schedule for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Some Unique features of 16th Lok Sabha Elections:- For the first time, Voters will be able to exercise the “None Of The Above” (NOTA) option for ..

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Ms. Sheila Dikshit: Former Delhi Chief Minister appointed as Kerala Governor

March 8, 2014

Former Delhi chief minister Ms. Sheila Dikshit (75) appointed as the Governor of Kerala by the President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. Ms. Dikshit succeeded Mr. Nikhil Kumar, a former Delhi Police Commissioner. She became the 22nd Governor of Kerala. Ms Dixit formerly ..

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“India at Risk” Mr. Jaswant Singh’s book launched

March 7, 2014

Former External Affairs Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh released a book titled, “ India at Risk – Mistakes, Misconceptions and Misadventures of security policy”. The book is on 60 years of Indian security issues. About the book “India at Risk” Throws ..

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Forbes’s 2014 billionaires list: Bill Gates reclaims title as world’s richest person

March 7, 2014

Microsoft Co-founder, Mr. Bill Gates regained the title of the world’s richest person in the Forbes 2014 billionaire list. Mr. Gates has topped the list for 15 of the last 20 years, with a net worth of $76 billion and ..

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Oscar Awards: 86th Academy Awards

March 6, 2014

The 86th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Best Motion picture: 12 Years a Slave. Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity). Best Actor: Matthew McConaughey ..

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“Akbar – The Aesthete”: Dr. Indu Anand’s book launched

March 5, 2014

The Vice President of India, Mr. M. Hamid Ansari launched a book titled “Akbar – The Aesthete” authored by Dr. Indu Anand in New Delhi. About “Akbar-The Aesthete” book The book is a presentation of the miniatures of Mughal era ..

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Indian golfer Rashid Khan won SAIL-SBI Open golf title 2014

March 5, 2014

Indian golfer, Rashid Khan(23) won the SAIL-SBI golf title 2014 against the Bangladeshi Siddikur Rahman at the Delhi Golf Club course in New Delhi. This was Rashid’s fifth career title and first international win. Owing to this win, Mr. Rashid ..

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Mr. Chandi Prasad Bhatt: Eminent Gandhian and environmentalist selected for Gandhi Peace Prize 2013

March 5, 2014

The noted Gandhian and environmentalist, Mr. Chandi Prasad Bhatt selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2013. About Mr. Chandi Prasad Bhatt Born:1934. Indian Gandhian environmentalist and social activist. Founder of the Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh in Gopeshwar, which later ..

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Lt Gen P.R. Kumar appointed as the New Army DGMO

March 4, 2014

Lt Gen PR Kumar appointed as Director General Military Operations (DGMO). He took the charge from Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia. Lt Kumar is an aviator and was holding the responsibility of the Directorate General of Army Aviation. Note: The DGMO ..

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“Raunaq”- music album written by Mr. Kapil Sibal launched

March 4, 2014

Bollywood Actor, Mr. Salman Khan launched the music album titled “Raunaq” written by the Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Kapil Sibal. This album was composed by music maestro AR Rahman. About “Raunaq” album Composed by A. R. ..

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