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“Rustam-e-Hind” Dara Singh passes away
Wrestler-turned-actor and Former Rajya Sabha member Dara Singh(84) passed away. Rustam-e-Punjab, Rustam-e-Hind: Singh won the titles of ‘Rustam-e-Punjab’ and ‘Rustam-e-Hind’ for his wrestling competence. Wrestling Career: Singh had over 500 professional fights to his credit, all undefeated. In the world ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
‘Ernest Borgnine’ – Oscar-winning American actor passes away
Ernest Borgnine (95), Oscar-winning American actor passed away. He won an Oscar in 1955 for his role in the film Marty. Borgnine was also lauded for his roles in films The Wild Bunch and The Poseidon Adventure. His TV series ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Madhuri Dixit gets Master Dinanath Vishesh award
Actor Madhuri Dixit awarded the prestigious “Master Dinanath Vishesh award for her contribution to cinema. The award comprises a memento and Rs 1,00,000 cash.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Uttar Pradesh Nargis Yadav: The 7 Billionth Baby
Nargis Yadav of Dauraha village near Lucknow was declared the symbolic seven billionth resident of the world recently. It was not possible for anyone to claim that one child is the seven billionth baby, so United National Population Fund had ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Current Affairs: December 10, 2011
‘Oldest’ Indian man dies in Madhya Pradesh Parasram Gurjar (125 Years), who claimed to be oldest man alive passed away in Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Government had conferred him with the Shatayu Samman on October 1, 2011 on the occasion of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
The 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony was organized on September 18, 2011 at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California Emmy Awards are known as: OSCARs of the small Screen The awards ceremony was to honour the best ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011
Obituary: Shammi Kapoor
Beloved hero Shammi Kapoor passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital recently at age of 79. Here are a few notes: Shammi changed the template of the Indian Cinema 50 year ago in 1961, by screaming Yahoo and making the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011
Current Affairs : August 14, 2011
Palestine to present its candidature for realization as a state to the UN Palestine to present its application for international recognition of statehood to the UN next month It will submit the application at the 66th General Assembly in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2011
Current Affairs : April 15, 2010
Events, Happenings & Observances:4th IBSA Summit:The 4th IBSA summit took place in Brasilia, Brazil on April 15, 2010.Read HereUttarakhand: Century’s First MahakumbhaAt Haridwar, century’s first Mahakumbha comes to an end after last Shahi Snan of Mesh Sankranti. Over 1.45 crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2010
Current Affairs : Awards : November 30-December5, 2009
November 30, 2009: First RTI Awards:Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Dec1, 2009 has inauguarted the first national Right to Information (RTI) awards.Some facts: The first RTI awards were constituted by the Public Cause Research Foundation (PCRF) along with NDTV. The Best ..