Eight get Priyadarshni Foundation’s global awards
September 19th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, actress Deepika Padukone and member of European Parliament Nirj Deva were among achievers who were conferred the global awards instituted by NGO ... Read more...
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Global meet on technological innovation from Sep 20 in Delhi
September 17th, 2012 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A two-day global conference to promote technological innovation in India will be inaugurated here by chairman of the National Innovation Council Sam Pitroda Sep 20.The ... Read more...
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Goa’s draft mining policy soft on capping ore extraction (Goa Newsletter)
August 10th, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 10 (IANS) After making a vocal case for sustainable mining, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's much-awaited draft mining policy appears to have turned its back on a crucial ... Read more...
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Goa tourism policy may lose its ‘fun’
May 20th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, May 20 (IANS) Soon, fun may not be 'in' in Goa.A zero draft of the 'Goa 2035 - Vision and Road map' submitted to the Goa government by a ... Read more...
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No midnight session for Goa liberation’s 50th anniversary: Kamat
December 2nd, 2011 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 2 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Friday ruled out the much-hyped mid-night session of the state legislative assembly, being planned to mark the 50th year of ... Read more...
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Scientist Narlikar named for Maharashtra state award
March 7th, 2011 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Eminent space scientist and astronomer Jayant Narlikar has been named as the recipient of the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan 2010, an official said Monday.The award, which ... Read more...
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Martin Luther King III to get Priyadarshani Award
August 31st, 2010 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Eminent human rights activist Martin Luther King III, nuclear expert Anil Kakodkar and Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will be conferred the biennial awards of the Priyadarshani Academy, ... Read more...
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Karnad snubs Kamat; refuses to be part of state council
August 17th, 2010 - 11:23 am ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 17 (IANS) In a major snub to Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, celebrated playwright Girish Karnad has refused to be part of a think tank promoted by the state government ... Read more...
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PM sets up National Innovation Council
August 16th, 2010 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has set up a new body, to be chaired by former telecom czar Sam Pitroda, which will be draw up policies for ... Read more...
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Yash Pal and Annadurai selected for Firodia award
December 9th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 9 (IANS) Two scientists connected to the Indian space sector, Yash Pal and M. Annadurai, have been selected for the 2009 H.K.Firodia award.
The Awards Selection Committee comprising R.A. Mashelkar, ... Read more...
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