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IndusInd Bank ties up with American Express to launch credit card for affluent customers

June 2, 2013

IndusInd Bank has joined hands with American Express to unveil IndusInd Bank Iconia American Express Card for its rich customers. Card Benefits The card offers its customers reward points and lifestyle benefits such as golf, entertainment, travel and dining. Subscribers of the card will get ..

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Punjab government gives nod to online lottery system

June 2, 2013

The Punjab government has given approval for starting an online lottery system to enhance revenues of the state. How will it work? The online lottery system would be conducted, operated and regulated in accordance to the Lottery Regulation Act, 1998 and the ..

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66th Cannes Film Festival: Top honor to ‘Blue is the Warmest Colour’

May 31, 2013

Recently concluded 66th Cannes Film Festival held in Cannes, France conferred honors on some of the best films from across the world. The top award- the Palme d’Or went to Blue is the Warmest Colour (La Vie D’Adèle Chapitres) directed by ..

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Philippines objects to Dan Brown's ‘Inferno’

May 30, 2013

The Philippines government has objected to poor description of its capital in the Dan Brown’s latest novel “Inferno” which describes the capital Manila as “the gates of hell”. The book includes a character who is visiting the city and taken ..

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Gold and Silver coins with Sachin Tendulkar's face, signature launched

May 28, 2013

On the occasion of ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ Valuemart Gold and Jewels launched a limited edition of Sachin Tendulkar Gold and Silver coins, with the senior cricketer’s face and signature embossed on them. The 24 karat gold coin is priced at Rs 34,000 and will be available on website of Valuemart ..

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'God of Cricket' Tendulkar retires from IPL

May 28, 2013

Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League soon after Mumbai Indians won their maiden title. He won’t be playing in IPL next season. This is the second format from which Tendulkar has announced his retirement after having ..

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Mumbai Indians lift their first IPL trophy by defeating CSK

May 28, 2013

Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to win their first IPL title.  In the final match played at Eden Garden stadium of Kolkata, MI  vanquished CSK with a 23-run victory. CSK could score only 125 runs at the ..

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Malayalam to get ‘Classical Language’ status

May 25, 2013

The Union Cabinet has approved classifying Malayalam as a ‘Classical Language’. What is a ‘Classical Language’ ? A classical language is a language with a literature (art of written work) that is classical. U.C.Berkeley linguist George L. Hart defined Classical Language ..

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Delhi – Most preferred tourist destination of India

May 23, 2013

As per latest Hotel Price Index released by Hotels.com, Delhi topped the rankings as the most preferred tourist destination for overseas travellers to India. Top 10 Indian destinations for foreign tourists: Delhi Mumbai Goa Bengaluru Chennai Jaipur Agra Hyderabad Cochin ..

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Indira Goswami honored with Asom Ratna Award 2012

May 15, 2013

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee honored legendary storyteller and prolific novelist Indira Goswami with the Asom Ratna Award for the year 2012 posthumously. Sharmila Tagore received the Srimanta Shankardeva Award for the year 2008. It was given to her for her rich contribution to India’s cultural ..

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