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British astronomers discover largest sample of 9 monster stars
British astronomers have discovered largest sample cluster of nine monster stars named as R136 using NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The cluster is the largest group of very massive stars ever identified. The research findings were published in the journal Monthly ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Renowned British author Anita Brookner passes away
Renowned British author and art historian Anita Brookner passed away. She was 87. Brookner had won the Booker in 1984 for her novel Hotel du Lac and was a bestselling author who had written around 25 books. About Anita Brookner ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Yes Bank wins inaugural Green Bond Award in UK
India’s leading private lender Yes Bank has been awarded inaugural Green Bond Pioneer Award at a ceremony held in London, United Kingdom. Yes Bank was bestowed with this award in recognition for its pioneering efforts in the Green Bonds market ..
69th BAFTA Awards 2016
The 69th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held at the Royal Opera House in London. This year the BAFTA awards were conferred for the outstanding performances in films and documentaries screened at British Cinemas in 2015. 69th ..
CBDT ink two bilateral APAs with United Kingdom
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed two bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with United Kingdom (UK). These APAs were signed with two Indian group entities of a UK based Multi-National Company (MNC) as per the terms of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
Kate Atkinson wins 2015 Costa Novel Award
The British writer, Kate Atkinson has won the 2015 Costa novel award for her novel “A God in Ruins”, the companion her previous novel to ‘Life After Life’. With this, she became the first British author to receive a Costa ..
Indian-origin cancer expert Harpal Singh Kumar knighted
An Indian-origin cancer research expert Harpal Singh Kumar was honoured with a Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his influential work on prevention and treatment of cancer. Mr. Singh’s name has appeared in the 2015 New Year’s Honours list that ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Britain's Curry King Lord Gulam Noon passes away
Lord Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, one of Britain’s most prominent Indian-origin peers and Curry King passed away in London. He was 79. He was pioneer in introducing mildly spiced Indian curry cuisine to the high streets of United Kingdom through his ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Indian short film An Old Dog’s Diary wins award at 2015 London Film Festival
An Indian short film, An Old Dog’s Diary has won prestigious Best Short Film Award at the 2015 London Film Festival (LFF). The award was bestowed by the British Film Institute (BIF) at 59th edition of LFF. The 11-minute film ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Jamaican author Marlon James wins 2015 Man Booker Prize
Jamaican author Marlon James has won the prestigious 2015 Man Booker Prize for his novel A Brief History of Seven Killings. With this, he became first Jamaican to win Man Booker Prize. His 680-page epic novel is inspired by the ..