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Ministry of Defence iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract

Ministry of Defence iDEX-DIO signs its 100th innovation contract

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) has signed its 100th contract with Pacify Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd in New Delhi. It was launched in 2018 by the PM Narendra Modi, and promoted as the flagship for technological innovation of the Ministry of Defence. Purpose of iDEX: To encourage start-ups and provide them a platform for co-creation and co-development in defence and aerospace […]

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DSF institutes Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award for Excellence in Music

DSF institutes Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award for Excellence in Music

Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) has instituted a first-of-its-kind ‘Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award’ for Excellence in Music. The initiative is supported by the Indian Arts & Cultural Society. The Announcement of was made by Dinesh Shahra, Trustee of DSF, during a cultural event titled “Mausiqui’ in Mumbai recently. The recognition will include trophy and also a significant cash component.

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Eminent Assam Writer, Atulananda Goswami passes away

Eminent Assam Writer, Atulananda Goswami passes away

Writer of ‘Namghoria’, Atulananda Goswami (Sahitya Akademi winner), known for his novels and short stories has been passed away at 87. He had also received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2006 for his short story collection ‘Seneh Jarir Ganthi’. Awards: Ambikagiri Roy Choudhury Sahitya Award, the Kumar Kishor Memorial Award, the Katha Award and the Sneha Bharati Sahitya Samman, among

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Pranay Kumar Verma named as new High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh 

Pranay Kumar Verma named as new High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh 

Pranay Kumar Verma, an experienced diplomat and IFS official from the 1994 batch, has been chosen to serve as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh. He is currently the ambassador of India to Vietnam. The Delhi-based Ministry of External Affairs made this announcement. Vikram Doraiswami, the current High Commissioner of India to the UK, is rumoured to be taking

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International Friendship Day 2022 observed globally on 30 July

International Friendship Day 2022 observed globally on 30 July

International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30 and it was first proposed way back in the year 1958 by World Friendship Crusade, an international civil organization. According to United Nations, the International Day of Friendship can help promote peace and social harmony among people. In India as well as many other countries, Friendship Day is also celebrated on the first Sunday of

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Largest pink diamond in 300 years “Lulo Rose” found in Angola

Largest pink diamond in 300 years “Lulo Rose” found in Angola

A rare pure pink diamond, believed to be the largest found in 300 years, has been unearthed in Angola, a country in Central Africa. The Lulo Rose is a type 2a diamond, meaning it has few or no impurities. It is the fifth largest diamond recovered from the Lulo mine – a joint venture between Australia’s Lucapa Diamond Company and the Angolan government. Dimensions of Lulo

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India’s first teaching robot, introduced by Indus International School 

India’s first teaching robot, introduced by Indus International School 

As part of a collaborative learning strategy at its schools, Indus International School has launched the innovative and first Teaching Robot in India, the Eagle Robot. Three of the Indus Schools have 21 Eagle Robots deployed, with seven in each of Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Pune. Eagle Robot is very interactive, personalises the experience, and emulates emotions through the digital face. Eagle Robot is capable

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