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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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Wipro's Sunflower Vanaspati brand sold to Cargill India

December 15, 2012

Cargill India, US-based food producer and marketer, acquired the Sunflower Vanaspati brand from Bangalore based IT major Wipro. Wipro wanted to get out of its traditional edible oil business.  The acquisition is expected to make Cargill, (that processes 4,000 tonne ..

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Bhatinda-Srinagar Gas Pipeline project to be accomplished by July 2014

December 15, 2012

The Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar Gas Pipeline Project, which has been recently approved, is scheduled to be completed by July 2014. It will enable J&K to draw gas from Gujarat.

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WHO instructs India to keep lens on tourist for SARS-like virus

December 13, 2012

As instructed by the WHO, India is keeping a close watch on incoming tourists, fearing transmission of a new respiratory virus that belongs to the same family as the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The WHO has instructed member ..

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Palestine to get $100 million monthly "financial safety net" from Arab states

December 13, 2012

Arab states have offered the Palestinian Authority a $100 million monthly "financial safety net" to aid Palestinian government tackle an economic crisis after the United Nations granted de facto statehood to Palestine. Reacting to the UN approval to Palestine as ..

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Walmart spent $25 million in lobbying to enter Indian retail market

December 13, 2012

Global retail major Walmart has reported in its disclosure that it has spent close to USD 25 million (aboutRs.125 crore) since 2008 on its various lobbying activities, including on the issues related to "enhanced market access for investment in India".  ..

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‘Life of Pi’ receives National Tourism Awards

December 13, 2012

Recently released feature film ‘Life of Pi’, directed by  Ang Lee based on Yann Martel book titled the same, has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India recognizing the impact it has had ..

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“Change of Guard” Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan now the general public can witness it every Saturday

December 13, 2012

It would now be possible for common man to visit President’s House Rashtrapati Bhavan to witness ceremonial ‘Change of Guard’ conducted in precision by smartly dressed armymen and caparisoned horses. As per the new changes which have been introduced after ..

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