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India joined the G20 ‘Troika’ with Indonesia and Italy

India joined the G20 ‘Troika’ with Indonesia and Italy

India has joined ‘G20 Troika’ and will work closely with Indonesia and Italy to ensure consistency and continuity of G20’s agenda. Apart from India, Troika consists of Indonesia and Italy. Troika: It refers to the top grouping within G20 that consists of the current, previous, and incoming presidencies (Indonesia, Italy, and India). India will assume G20 Presidency in December 2022 from Indonesia […]

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Veteran Telugu film lyricist ‘Sirivennela’ Seetharama Sastry passes away

Veteran Telugu film lyricist ‘Sirivennela’ Seetharama Sastry passes away

Veteran Telugu film lyricist ‘Sirivennela’ Sitarama Sastry, a recipient of the Padma Shri and numerous other awards, died due to lung cancer-related complications at a private hospital. He was 66. He was born on May 20th, 1955 in Anakapalle village in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. He launched his first song in the film, ‘Janani Janmabhoomi’ directed by

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V Praveen Rao wins 7th Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for 2017-19

V Praveen Rao wins 7th Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for 2017-19

The Vice-Chancellor of Telangana State Agricultural University Dr. V. Praveen Rao won the 7th M. S. Swaminathan Award for the 2017-19 year. He received the Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for his contributions in the fields of Agricultural Research, Teaching, Extension, and Administration. Praveen Rao handled 13 research and 6 consultancy projects on micro-irrigation in India, Israel and South Africa.

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‘Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism’ by Dinyar Patel wins NIF Book Prize 2021

‘Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism’ by Dinyar Patel wins NIF Book Prize 2021

Dinyar Patel has won The New India Foundation’s fourth Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2021 for Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism, a biography of one of modern India’s most significant figures. The bookmarked the life events and legacy of Dada Bhai Naoroji. It also contains the historical background of India’s National Movement during the 19th century. The winning book

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Hornbill Festival celebrated in Naga Heritage village Kisama

Hornbill Festival celebrated in Naga Heritage village Kisama

The biggest cultural extravaganza of Nagaland, the Hornbill Festival has kicked off with colorful renditions of traditional music, dances, and contemporary in one roof at Naga Heritage village Kisama. It is the 22nd edition of the Hornbill festival and will be celebrated in 6 districts of Nagaland. It was held for the first time in 2000. The opening ceremony culminated with

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