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Lifetime Grammy Award to Ravi Shankar posthumously

February 12, 2013

Late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy award, which was jointly accepted by his musically gifted daughters Anoushka Shankar and Norah Jones.

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“Ranchi Rhinos” wins Hockey India League

February 12, 2013

Ranchi Rhinos has won the maiden Hockey India League (HIL). They defeated Delhi Waveriders in the final match of the tournament. With this Delhi Waveriders took second position followed by Uttar Pradesh Wizards. Awards from the Hockey India League (HIL): ..

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Tendulkar equals Gavaskar's record of first class 100s

February 12, 2013

Sachin Tendulkar has equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s record of most first-class hundreds by smashing an unbeaten century against Rest of India in the Irani Cup. Tendulakar equaled Gavaskar’s record of 81 first-class hundreds. It was Tendulkar’s 30th domestic hundred to add ..

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“Wankel” engine gets CEMILAC nod to power UAVs

February 11, 2013

What is Wankel? India has developed its own propulsion engine for future UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The 55-hp engine named “Wankel” is developed by three national research agencies – National Aerospace Labs, Aeronautical Development Establishment, and the Vehicle Research and ..

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Sharad Sharma becomes ED of Geojit BNP Paribas

February 9, 2013

Sharad Sharma has been appointed as the Executive Director of Geojit BNP Paribas to oversee the company’s operations. Satish Menon, also the Executive Director, will be responsible for all business lines. Things you should know about BNP Paribas and Geojit ..

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India’s domestic savings declines to 30% this fiscal

February 9, 2013

As per the warnings of India Ratings, the national savings rate will further plunge to 30% or so this fiscal, from 30.8% of the GDP last fiscal, if the advance estimates of national income are considered. How would it affect ..

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South Africa tops ICC Rankings for Test Cricket

February 7, 2013

South Africa was declared as the world number one team in the ICC Test Cricket Rankings. It is followed by England, Australia, Pakistan and India. India was at 5th spot.   South African batsman Hashim Amla has emerged as the best ..

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Michael Clarke bags his 4th Allan Border Medal

February 7, 2013

Australian Cricket Team’s skipper Michael Clarke has won his fourth Allan Border Medal. Previously, he won the medal in 2005, 2009 and 2012 medals. With this Clarke equalized Ricky Ponting who had also achieved this feat in past.

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BHEL, GAIL become Maharatna

February 5, 2013

Two PSUs BHEL and GAIL have been conferred with the Maharatna status by the government. This will provide them greater financial and functional autonomy and also ensure better valuation for their shares. A Maharatna firm can take investment decision of ..

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Distance Education Council allows students to pursue two degrees

February 5, 2013

The Distance Education Council (DEC) has allowed students to pursue two programmes simultaneously through distance or combination of distance and regular modes in various combinations. The DEC has also mentioned some of the combinations which students can opt for. These ..

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