One of the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, Billy Graham,passed away at the age of 99 at his home in North Carolina, USA. He is credited for transforming American religious life through his preaching and activism. His leadership Read More …
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Avani Chaturvedi becomes first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo
Flying officer Avani Chaturvedi of Indian Air Force has scripted history on 19 February by becoming the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo. She flew a MiG-21 bison in her first solo sortie from IAF’s Jamnagar base Read More …
RBI constituted Y H Malegam committee in the wake of SWIFT-related fraud
In the wake of SWIFT-related fraud involving Rs 11,300 crore, reported recently by Punjab National Bank, the Reserve Bank of India on 20 February 2018, constituted a five member panel under Expert Committee under the chairmanship of Shri Y H Malegam, Read More …
World’s tallest ‘Buddha’ stupa to be built at Itkhori
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Raghubar Das on 20 February 2018 announced to built the world’s tallest ‘Buddha’ stupa at Itkhori in Chatra District, Jharkhand. He announced the decision while inaugurating the Itkhori Mahotsav. As per the CM, master Read More …
Kapil Kapoor appointed chairman of Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Kapil Kapoor has been appointed the next chairperson of the Shimla based Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS). Mr. Kapil Kumar will replace Chandrakala Padia. Mr. Kapoor taught at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as a professor at the Centre for Read More …
71st BAFTA Awards 2018
The 71st BAFTA (British Academy Film and Television Arts) awards were presented on February 18, 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Here are winners of this prestigious award ceremony: Best Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Outstanding British Read More …
Polar Music Prize 2018-An Afghan Institute and Metallica are two winners
The Afghan National Institute of Music and Metallica of US have been announced the joint winners of Swedish Polar Music Award 2018, dubbed as Nobel Prize of Music. Bot the winners will each receive one million Swedish kronor (101,000 euros, $125,000) Read More …
World Radio Day 2018
World Radio Day 2018 was celebrated on 13 February. The theme of this year’s World Radio Day was ‘Radio and Sports’ to promote the inseparable relationship between sports and gender, as well as how improved gender equality in sports broadcasting can Read More …
National Productivity Day observed on 12 February 2018
The National Productivity Council observed ‘National Productivity Day‘ on 12 February. It is also observing National Productivity Week till 18th February. It is the 60th Anniversary of the National Productivity Council and is being celebrated as Diamond Jubilee Year. The Read More …
Ambiente 2018 Frankfurt
Union Minister of State for Textiles Ajay Tamta on 9 February 2018 inaugurated India Pavilion at Ambiente 2018 in Frankfurt, Germany. Ambiente is one of the oldest established and well-known consumer goods trade fairs for presentation of new products, new Read More …
Indian Air Force Group Captain Arun Marwah arrested on espionage charge
Indian Air Force Group Captain Arun Marwah, posted at Headquaters, facing espionage charges was arrested on February 9, 2018. Mr . Marwah been booked under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) provisions and if found guilty might face up maximum 14 Read More …
Justice Abhilasha Kumari-First woman chief Justice of Manipur High court
Justice Abhilasha Kumari on 9 February, 2018 was sworn-in as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur. She is the first first woman to become the chief justice of the Manipur high court. She is also the third Read More …
Defence Ministry constitute Vinay Sheel Oberoi committee
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 7 February 2018, constituted a 13-member advisory committee headed by Vinay Sheel Oberoi, to monitor and expedite capital acquisition projects for the modernisation of the armed forces. The committee will undertake an independent review and Read More …
Sudha Karmarkar, pioneer of Little Theater, died
Sudha Karmarkar, the vteran theatre artist, director, and pioneer of Children’s Theatre in Maharashtra, died in Mumbai on February 5, 2018 at the age of 83 years. She founded the children’s theatre in Mumbai which is known as ‘Bal Rangbhumi- Read More …
Mumbai International Film Festival Awards 2018
The 15th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2018) was held in Mumbai between 28 JAN to 03 FEB 2018. MIFF is the oldest and largest film festival for non-feature films in South Asia, which began in 1990 is organized Read More …