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Cabinet backs off RTI amendments

November 4, 2012

The Cabinet submitted to protests and withdrew a set of amendments it had proposed to the RTI Act. What were those withdrawn amendments? There were three amendments which were proposed to be made to the RTI Act: Restrict the disclosure ..

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Scientist a synthetic molecule to quell allergy

November 2, 2012

Scientists have discovered that a new synthetic molecule named “DARP E2-79” could pave the way for quick-acting remedies for a number of acute allergic reactions. What is Allergy? Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of immune system. These reactions occur when ..

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Frauds caused Rs 6,600 cr loss to Indian Economy

November 2, 2012

As per the first edition of Ernst & Young’s Fraud Indicators in India, different types of frauds may have caused Rs 6,600 crore loss to Indian economy in the last fiscal and banks were the most common victim in scamming ..

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BCCI awards 2011-12

November 2, 2012

BCCI will honor Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli with Polly Umrigar Award at its Annual Awards ceremony to be held on November 21, 2013 in Mumbai. Sachin will be honored for his 100th century while Virat will awarded for being ..

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Chhattisgarh tribals denied sterilisation facilities for three decades

November 2, 2012

Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) have been denied of sterilization facilities for three decades. It was happening due to misinterpretation of an order issued in 1979 by the then Madhya Pradesh government during the period when targets were set to attain ..

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China irked by India-Japan-US meet

November 2, 2012

Strategic Analyst and media outlets of China have expressed chariness at the India, Japan and the U.S. trilateral meet held in New Delhi describing it as aimed at wielding pressure on China over its regional aspirations. Why China is wary ..

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“Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” French honor to Aishwarya Rai

November 2, 2012

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was conferred the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans  l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres). The coveted honor was given in recognition of her invaluable contribution to the world of cinema and the ..

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Gulzar honored with Indira Gandhi National Integration award

November 2, 2012

Famous lyricist, poet and film director, Gulzar has been conferred with the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award. The award was given to mark the 28th death anniversary of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Apex court asks CMC to address issues raised by TN and Karnataka

November 2, 2012

The Supreme Court asked the Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) to examine all the issues b/w Tamil Nadu and Karnataka regarding Cauvery water sharing dispute b/w the two states. Karnataka has assured that it will comply with the CMC’s recommendations. Why ..

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Indian Women Cricket Team lifts ACC T20 Asia Cup 2012

November 1, 2012

The Indian women’s cricket team is the winner of first Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Twenty20 Asia Cup 2012. They beat Pakistan in the final match held in Guangzhou city of People’s Republic of China. Harmanpreet Kaur played the role of ..

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