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Bhupati and Bopanna win Doubles in ATP Dubai
At the ATP Dubai Open, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, the Indian Pair won their maiden title together. In the Finals of the Doubles event they defeated the Poland’s pair of Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski. The 4th seeded Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Four MOUs signed between India and Egypt
India and Egypt, the two major Civilizations to carry mutual relations to new heights India- Egypt shared an accord over carrying their mutual relation ahead in coming times. India assured the provision of all feasible aid to Egypt in an ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
‘Nirmal Gram Puraskar’ for Dakshina Kannada
‘Dakshina Kannada’ became the first district in the Karnataka to be chosen for the Nirmal Gram Puraskar. The “Nirmal Gram Puraskar” award is instituted in 2003 by the Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The award carries and incentive ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Delhi Court terms ‘Microsoft India’ as “Odd Man Out”
A Delhi Court removed Microsoft India from the list of 21 websites which were made party in a civil suit. The Delhi Court calling Microsoft as: “Not a networking site” and “odd man out” dropped the name of Microsoft India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
U.S. Blogger and Online Activist ‘Andrew Breitbart’ dead
A conservative U.S. blogger and online activist Andrew Breitbart (43)passed away on March 1, 2012. He was a US publisher, commentator at the Washington Times, an author, and an occasional guest commentator on different news programs. He ran his own ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
$3.2-bn loss reported by Areva, the French nuclear giant
Areva, the France’s State-controlled nuclear giant reported to have lost around €2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) in 2011. This was much on the back of a troubled uranium mining venture that has been the subject of investigation. The gloomy figures exhibit ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Madras High Court verdict: Writ of ‘quo warranto’ can’t be issued for removing a Minister
The Madras High Court in its verdict held that the pleasure of dismissing or removing a State Minister has to be that of the Governor and not that of the High Court and thus the High Court cannot issue a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Payments in Rupee accepted by Iran
The longstanding issue over the payments for export shipments has been resolved amidst India and Iran. Both the nations have accorded to admit payment in Rupee form, an act that could disengage vast sums pending on both sides. The payment ..