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The famous Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat started in Porbandar
The famous Madhavpur Mela has started at Madhavpur Ghed in Porbandar district of Gujarat on March 25, 2018. In a unique initiative, the 4-day Mela will showcase for the first time the cultural integration of the North-East with Gujarat. It ..
Joy Goswami chosen for 31st Moortidevi Award – 2017
Eminent Bengali poet Joy Goswami has been chosen for the 31st Moortidevi Award for the year 2017 for his poetry collection titled “Du Dondo Phowara Matro”. It is an autobiographical account of the poet’s life featuring his close ones including ..
The Gita Research Institute to be set up in Mathura
The Gita Research Institute will soon be set up by the Uttar Pradesh government in Mathura for research on Gayan (singing), Vadan (the art of music) and Nratya (dance) of the Krishna age. It is a research institute for the ..
The first-ever International tri services joint exercise “INDRA – 2017” to be conducted between India and Russia
The first-ever International tri services joint exercise “INDRA – 2017” will be conducted between Indian and Russian Armed Forces in the Eastern Military District of Russia from 19 to 29 Oct 2017. the INDRA-2017 will strengthen mutual confidence, inter-operability and ..
Shiva Keshavan bags gold medal at Asian Luge Championships
Shiva Keshavan has clinched a gold medal at the Asian Luge Championships held at Nagano in Japan. He is set to take part in the 2017 World Championship in Innsbruck, Austria. Shiva Keshavan was not able to participate in the ..
Persons in News: A.A.Manavalan
Saraswati Samman to A A Manavalan for his comparative study on Ramayana The esteemed Saraswati Samman was conferred on AA Manavalan for his work, Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum. “Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum” A comparative study of epic Ramayana in 48 different languages. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Japan to confer Fukuoka Prize 2012 upon Vandana Shiva
Japanese Govt has adjudicated to honor Indian Environmental philosopher Vandana Shiva with Fukuoka Prize 2012 at an award ceremony in September 2012. Vandana Shiva is the 7th Indian who will receive this prestigious award. Vandana Shiva: A philosopher, environmental activist, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
‘Virat Angkor Wat Ram Mandir’: World’s largest Hindu temple to come up in Bihar
In Bihar’s Vaishali district ‘bhumi-pujan’ (foundation laying) was done for what would become the largest Hindu temple in the World. Rs.100 Crore is expected to be the cost of the Temple. It would be a recreation of the world-famous Angkor ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
“Saraswati Samman” conferred on Kannada novelist Bhyrappa
Eminent Kannada writer S L Bhyrappa was honoured with the prestigious “Saraswati Samman” of 2010 for his novel “Mandra“. Carrying a citation, plaque and cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh, the coveted honour was given away to the 75-year-old writer ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Current Affairs : August 22, 2011
India slips to No: 3 Position in Test Rankings England under the captaincy of Andrew Strauss defeated India 4-0 in the test series that concluded in Oval England bowler Stuart Broad was named man of the series for his side ..