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“Water, Peace and War – Confronting the Global Water Crisis” Mr. Brahma Chellaney’s book launched

February 27, 2014

The Vice President of India, Mr. M. Hamid Ansari launched a book titled “Water, Peace and War – Confronting the Global Water Crisis” authored by Mr. Brahma Chellaney. About the “Water, Peace and War – Confronting the Global Water Crisis” ..

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Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara: Brand ambassador of Gujarat Election Commission

February 27, 2014

India’s middle order batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Gujarat state Election Commission for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Objective: To encourage young voters of the region to caste their votes in the upcoming ..

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Mr. Rishang Keishing: India's oldest Parliamentarian retired after serving seven decades

February 27, 2014

India’s oldest parliamentarian, Mr. Rishang Keishing (94) decided to retire after serving the nation for seven decades. His term at Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament) ends on April 9, 2014. Mr. Keishing started his political career as a ..

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M.P.Bezbaruah Committee: For protection of rights of North Eastern people

February 27, 2014

The Union Government expanded Bezbaruah panel to look into the various kinds of concerns of the persons hailing from the North Eastern States, who are living in different parts of the country, especially the Metropolitan areas, and to suggest suitable ..

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“SOMAH Solution- to preserve donated organs”; developed by Indian origin doctor Dr. Hemant Thatte

February 27, 2014

An Indian origin doctor, Dr. Hemant Thatte developed a 21-chemical solution known as SOMAH Solution that could preserve a donated organ for up to a week before a transplant. Dr. Hemant Thatte is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at HarvardUniversity. What ..

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“Public Issues before Parliament”- Mr. Vijay Darda’s book released by Vice President of India

February 23, 2014

The Vice President of India, Mr. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled “Public Issues before Parliament” authored by Mr. Vijay Darda (MP) in New Delhi. The book is the summarization of the significant contributions made by Mr. Darda during his ..

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Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned as AP Chief Minister

February 23, 2014

Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and also quitted from the membership of the State Assembly and the Congress Party. Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan accepted the resignation of Chief ..

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“ModiNomics” – Sameer Kochhar’s book launched

February 21, 2014

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mr. Arun Jaitley launched a book titled “ModiNomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance”, by Sameer Kocchar, in New Delhi.  About the “ModiNomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance” Author: Sameer Kochhar. Focus: On the Gujarat story ..

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P.C. Chacko committee: To recommend punitive measures for the pepper spray incident in the Parliament

February 21, 2014

The Lok Sabha Speaker, Ms. Meira Kumar referred the pepper spray incident in the Parliament to the Committee of Privileges, which has powers to recommend punitive measures. The senior Congress leader Mr. PC Chacko is the head of the privilege ..

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Avinash Arun’s Marathi film “Killa” won Crystal Bear award at Berlin Fest

February 21, 2014

Mr. Avinash Arun’s directorial debut, the Marathi feature film “Killa” won the Crystal Bear (Glasernen Bar) for the Best Film awarded by the Children’s Jury in Generation Kplus section at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival (also known  as the ..

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