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Airtel is among Africa's top ten most admired global brands

October 4, 2013

Indian telecom company Airtel has found a place in the list of top ten global brands admired most in Africa. As per a survey conducted by the African Business Awards, Airtel bagged 9th rank on the list, beating Japanese car manufacturer Honda. The brand valuation ..

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Anna Hazare receives Allard Prize for International Integrity

October 2, 2013

Indian social activist Anna Hazare has been honored with the inaugural Allard Prize for International Integrity conferred by the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law at a function held in Vancouver, Canada. The Allard Prize is one of the ..

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"TomTato": Plant which produces potato and tomato unveiled in UK

October 2, 2013

A plant that produces both tomatoes and potatoes was launched in the UK market. The plant named The TomTato has been developed by the horticultural mail order company Thompson & Morgan. TomTato has the capability of growing over 500 sweet cherry tomatoes ..

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Sarah Outen: First woman to row solo from Japan to Alaska

September 29, 2013

Sarah Outen (28), an adventurer from Britain who spent 150 days at sea to become the first woman to row solo from Japan to Alaska. She started from Choshi, Japan and sailed 3,750 miles (6,034 km) to reach Aleutian Island ..

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International Children’s Peace Prize 2013 goes to Malala Yousafzai

August 28, 2013

Famous Pakistani brave girl and activist Malala Yusafzai who was shot in head by Taliban for campaigning for girls’ right to education, has won the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2013. She is currently living in Britain where she was given life-saving treatment. ..

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England wins Ashes 2013

August 28, 2013

England clinched Ashes 2013 series with 3-0 win over arch-rivals Australia. The fifth and last test match played at the Oval stadium ended in a draw. Key Players of Ashes Test Series 2013: Man of the Series (England): Ian Bell Man of ..

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No proposal to increase FDI ceiling in banks

August 24, 2013

The government has clarified that there is no proposal to raise foreign investment limit in the banking sector. What is the current status of foreign investment in banking sector? Currently, the aggregate foreign investment (FDI, FII and NRI) cannot be ..

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Usain Bolt regains 100-meter gold at worlds

August 18, 2013

Six-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt, regained World 100 meter title as he won the race in 9.77 seconds at the IAAF World Athletics Championships held in Moscow. Bolt finished ahead of Justin Gatlin of the U.S. (9.85) and Jamaican Nesta Carter (9.95). Bolt had previously won the ..

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India’s launches indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

August 14, 2013

India launched its first indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which was a remarkable moment in the $5 billion project that seeks to enhance the country’s power and curtail the rising influence of China. INS Vikrant will come into full service ..

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Tension escalates between U.K.-Spain over Gibraltar

August 8, 2013

There is a sudden spike in the Anglo-Spanish conflict over Gibraltar as Spain has threatened to impose border charges and close airspace which can turn into a form of economic blockade of the peninsula. Where is Gibraltar? Gibraltar, less than ..

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