Eminent Vedic scholar Dr.NR Varhadpande passed away
Eminent Scholar of Vedic period and Indologist Dr. NR Varhadpande passed away in Nagpur. He was well-known for his book titled ‘Aryan Invasion: A Myth’.
Daily Archives: August 22, 2024
Govt of India launched ‘Vidya Lakshmi’ - A Web Portal for Students Seeking Educational Loans
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The Government of India launched a first of its kind web portal named Vidya Lakshmi (www.vidyalakshmi.co.in) to help students seeking Educational Loans.
‘Making India Awesome’ written by Chetan Bhagat published
One more book, by India’s biggest selling writer - Chetan Bhagat, titled ‘Making India Awesome’ was published by Rupa Publications.
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras resigned to defend his decision of bailout
Seven months after he was elected on a promise to overturn austerity, the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has announced that he is resigning to pave the way for snap elections next month.
Ranil Wickremesinghe became Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
For the fourth time Ranil Wickremesinghe became the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe was active in Sri-Lankas parliament since 1977. He had served the country as its Prime Minister on three occasions. He was PM during 1993-94, 2002-2004 and since January 2015.
Bollywood film ‘Phantom’ banned from release in Pakistan by Lahore HC
Bollywood film ‘Phantom’ which is based on 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai was banned from relaese in Pakistan by the Lahore High Court. The court also banned its broadcasting on the cable networks as well as sale in the form of CDs.