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Supreme Court bans use of bulls in sports

May 10, 2014

The Supreme Court put a ban on the use of bulls and bullocks in sports. These animals have been used in sports like Jallikattu (traditional bull fight of Tamil Nadu) and bullock-cart race (Maharashtra) for centuries. The court banned use ..

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India Human Development Survey (IHDS) 2011-12

March 23, 2014

As per the India Human Development Survey (IHDS) survey, 4 out of 10 women in India still have no say in their marriage, 8 out of 10 need permission to visit a doctor, 6 out of 10 practise some form ..

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64th National Basketball Championship held in New Delhi

March 11, 2014

The 64th National Basketball Championship held at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Winners: Chhattisgarh won the women’s title after beating Indian Railways by 81-77. Tamil Nadu won the men’s title by defeating Punjab by 74-57. Harish Sharma Most ..

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India’s first post office savings bank ATM inaugurated in Chennai

March 4, 2014

The Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram inaugurated the India’s first post office savings bank ATM at the Head Post Office in Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai. About Post office savings bank ATM The ATM would run on a trial basis for six ..

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Chennai’s Ennore Port officially renamed as Kamarajar Port

March 1, 2014

The Ennore Port Limited of Chennai officially renamed as Kamarajar Port Ltd. after the veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Kumarasami Kamarajar. Mr. Kamarajar was known for his pioneering efforts including introducing the free noon-meal ..

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CCEA nod to convert 7,200 km of state roads to highways

February 27, 2014

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its nod to convert 7,200 Kms of states roads into national highways. Together with this, during the UPA regime, approx 17,000 km of the state highways converted into national highways. Also, the ..

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Chennai and Panaji (India) to host World Bridge Championship 2015

February 21, 2014

For the first time, India will host the World Bridge Championship for Bermuda Bowl (men) and Venice Cup (women) in 2015. About 550 players from 66 countries are expected to be seen in action in this world meet. Cities short-listed ..

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“Sammakkaa Saarakka” or "Jatara": Largest tribal religious congregation of world began

February 16, 2014

In Andhra Pradesh, “Sammakkaa Saarakka” Fair or “Jatara”, the largest tribal religious congregation in the world, began at Medaram in Warangal district of the Telangana region. Sammakkaa Saarakka is a 4-day biennial fair which is celebrated to pay tribute to ..

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