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“Ambedkar Awakening India’s Social Conscience” Dr. Narendra Jadhav’s book launched

March 4, 2014

The Vice President of India Mr. M. Hamid Ansari released a book “Ambedkar: Awakening India’s Social Conscience” authored by Dr. Narendra Jadhav. This book is the first ever intellectual biography of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, a dalit icon and chief ..

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Turkish president Abdullah Gul approved the bill on restricting the judicial powers

March 4, 2014

The Turkish President Mr. Abdullah approved the bill on restricting the judicial powers. The bill will give more control to the Justice ministry in comparison to the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors. It is an independent body that deals ..

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Mr. Dinesh Sarraf appointed next ONGC chief

March 4, 2014

Mr. Dinesh K Sarraf appointed the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)of Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC). Previously, he was the Managing Director of ONGC’s overseas arm, ONGC Videsh (OVL). Mr. Sarraf replaced Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva.

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Indian Navy Chief Mr. DK Joshi resigned after accident on Indian sub Sindhuratna

March 3, 2014

The Indian Naval Chief Admiral DK Joshi (59) resigned in the wake of submarine INS Sindhuratna accident. The Defense Ministry has accepted his resignation. Vice Admiral RK Dhowan took over as the Acting Chief till regular Naval Chief is appointed. ..

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Mr. Ibrahim Mahlab: New Prime Minister of Egypt

March 3, 2014

Mr. Ibrahim Mahlab sworn- in as new Prime Minister of Egypt. He is a former member of Hosni Mubarak’s political party. Mr. Mahlab replaced Mr. Hazem el-Beblawi, who was interim Prime Minister of Egypt since 2013. Previously, he was the ..

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Eminent painter Mr. Prokash Karmakar passed away

March 3, 2014

The veteran Indian painter Mr. Prokash Karmakar (81) passed away in Kolkata due to age related illness. The painter was best known for his landscapes and nudes.  About Mr. Prokash Karmakar Born: 1933 in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of ..

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Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Shastry: Veteran Telugu litterateur passed away

March 3, 2014

The well-known Telugu litterateur, Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry (90) passed away in Kapada town of Andhra Pradesh due to old age-related illness. About Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry Born: Rayadurg in Anantapur district on September 5, 1926. Awards: Kavitraya Jayanthi Puraskaram, ..

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Freedom fighter “Maulana Hasrat Mohani’s postage stamp released by Vice President of India

March 1, 2014

The Vice President of India, Mr. M. Hamid Ansari released the commemorative postage stamp of Freedom fighter “Maulana Hasrat Mohani” in New Delhi. About Freedom fighter Maulana Hasrat Mohani Born: January 1,1875 in Mohan , United Province, British India. Died: ..

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Indian-origin men win Heinz Awards in US

March 1, 2014

Indian-origin men, Professor Abraham Verghese and Mr. Sanjeev Arora are among the five recipients who won the 19th Heinz awards 2013 and will be honored in Pittsburgh on April 3, 2014. Each winner will receive a cash award of $250,000 ..

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German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel awarded Israel's highest civilian honor

March 1, 2014

The German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction (Israel’s highest civilian honor) by the President of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres. She was awarded with this medal for her firm commitment to the security of Israel along ..

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