Fort school creates history

The stronger the system of school education, the greater are the prospects of the country, said President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday while releasing a stamp to commemorate 150 years of Cathedral & John Connon School, Fort. “Schools constitute the basic pillars of the edifice of a nation,” said Patil in her keynote address at...
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CET: Supreme Court issues notice to States

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to all the States on an application filed by the Medical Council of India on its proposal to introduce a common nationwide eligibility-cum-entrance test for MBBS and postgraduate medical courses from 2011-12. A Bench of Justices R.V. Raveendran and H.L. Gokhale issued notice, seeking the response of...
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Elephant declared national heritage animal

Elephants have been declared as national heritage animal by the government with an aim to step up measures for their protection. A notification in this regard was issued by the Environment Ministry today as recommended by the task force on elephant project and approved by the standing committee of National Board of Wildlife (NBWL)...
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PM gives away Bhatnagar Prizes to 20 scientists

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today gave away the coveted Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for 2009 and 2010 to 20 scientists for their achievement in the field of science and technology. For the first time in the 53-year-old history of the Prize, three awards were bagged by women scientists for the year 2010.
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Two New Facebook Security Features Out

Under fire for its recent disregard for user privacy, Facebook has made amends by tightening security and has now introduced two new features to enhance secure accounts – one-time passwords and remote logout. One-time password is meant for people who access Facebook through public places like cybercafes. This is significant in a country like...
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Rafael Nadal foundation launches tennis school in India

He is a near-machine in tennis perfection and is ruthless with opponents on court. But when it comes to promoting a noble cause, Rafael Nadal has a soft heart and ensures he is always there. The World No1 visited Anantapur Sports Village in Andhra Pradesh, India, along with his mother, Ana Maria, to inaugurate...
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