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U.R. Rao to be inducted in Satellite Hall of Fame

January 24, 2013

The former ISRO chairman, Prof. U.R. Rao, will be inducted the prestigious international Satellite Hall of Fame. The US based Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) is honoring him for his contribution to the field of satellite-related aerospace scientific research. ..

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Mahindra ties with Snapdeal.com to sell 2-wheelers

January 22, 2013

Online shopping portal Snapdeal.com has tied with Mahindra & Mahindra to sell its two-wheelers. It will happen for the first time that vehicles will be sold and home delivered through website. Once the customer orders vehicle, the automaker will contact ..

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Indian researcher to receive Alzheimer's drug discovery award

January 22, 2013

Mahaveer Golechha, a London-based Indian researcher will be honored with Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation’s ‘Young Investigator Scholarship Award’ at the 7th Annual Drug Discovery for Neurodegeneration Conference San Francisco. Why this award? The award is being given to him to ..

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Jharkhand comes under President’s rule

January 22, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee imposed President’s rule in Jharkhand following its approval by the Union Cabinet.  The imposition of President’s Rule in Jharkhand draws its power from Article 356(1) of the Constitution. What does Article 356 (1) of the Indian Constitution ..

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ISRO to launch SARAL on February 14, GSLV in April

January 21, 2013

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned to launch SARAL (Satellite with Argos and Altika) on February 14, 2013. The launch, which was planned for 12-12-12, was deferred due to some technical issues and to carry out additional to ..

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SEBI prohibits companies from trade in ESOS, ESPS shares

January 20, 2013

Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has brought changes in its Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme (ESPS) Guidelines, 1999, prohibiting companies from dealing in their own shares in the secondary market ..

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Deccan Chronicle to be delisted from BSE-500

January 19, 2013

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has decided to delist Deccan Chronicle Holdings (DCHL) from the BSE-500 Index. Bharti Infratel will be included in the BSE-500 effective from January 21. Why this exclusion? DCHL is being excluded as the company failed ..

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IRFC to issue Tax-free bonds

January 18, 2013

With an aim to raise Rs.8,886 crore, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) will launch a tax-free bond issue. This would enhance IRFC resources for buying rolling stock for the Indian railways. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has ..

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'Krishi Karman Award' to states with record foodgrain production

January 17, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee honored 8 states with ‘Krishi Karman Awards’ in recognition to their special achievements in foodgrain production in 2011-12. The Awardees with their respective achievement category: Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur and Nagaland awarded for their special contribution ..

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Simon Taufel to be first umpire to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

January 16, 2013

Retired umpire Simon Taufel of Australia will become the first umpire to deliver the esteemed MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture. The lecture was introduced in 2001 in remembrance to former Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Colin Cowdrey, who played ..

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