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India’s first: Kochi-Muziris Biennale kicks off

December 16, 2012

Kochi is hosting India’s first biennale, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, an international exhibition which showcases artworks across a variety of mediums including film, installation, painting, sculpture, new media and performance art from Indian and International artists. Alongside the exhibition the Biennale ..

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CAG waits for pending RIL's KG-D6 records

December 16, 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said that it has not been provided with full access to all the documents required for the expenditure audit related to Panna-Mukta-Tapti (PMT) and KG-D6 blocks relating to expenditure for previous years up ..

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European Union receives 2012 Nobel Peace Prize

December 15, 2012

The 27- nation bloc, the European Union, received 2012Nobel Peace Prize for turning Europe "from a continent of war to a continent of peace" in the wake of two world wars. The award was conferred by Norwegian Nobel Committee chairman ..

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Kudankulam plant gets clearance for second heat-up

December 12, 2012

The first unit of 2,000-MW Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu was given clearance by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board for the second heat-up. It is expected that the plant could go critical (start the fission process) around December ..

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Kudankulam plant gets clearance for second heat-up

December 12, 2012

The first unit of 2,000-MW Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu was given clearance by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board for the second heat-up. It is expected that the plant could go critical (start the fission process) around December ..

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SC orders Karnataka to release 10,000 cusecs

December 11, 2012

The apex court directed Karnataka to release 10,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu and asked the Centre to indicate the time frame within which it would notify the final decision of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal given on February ..

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Typhoon Bopha hits Philippines severely

December 10, 2012

Philippines was hit by Typhoon Bopha which caused severe damage to life and property. It killed at least 325 people and damaged electricity supply, roads and bridges. The eastern Mindanao was most severely impacted province.

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Researcher solves Sandy Island mystery (A Phantom Island)

December 6, 2012

Phantom Islands mystery resolved. The mystery behind the missing of the Sandy Island in the South Pacific, displayed on the world maps as well as Google Earth but did not really exist, has been claimed to be solved by a ..

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India to safeguard its interest in South China Sea: Navy Chief

December 6, 2012

India indicated that it will protect its economic interest in the disputed waters of South China Sea and if the need arises India would even send its forces. China is speedily upgrading its Navy in the region. India has clearly ..

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Gaza Cease-Fire Holds as Hamas Claims Victory

November 29, 2012

After 8 days of a bloody conflict, cease fire returned to Gaza. This was brought about by negotiated Egypt along with USA. This was the worst cross-border fighting in four years b/w Hamas and the Israel. Hamas, the Palestinian militant ..

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