Veteran director K Balachander, known for his masterpieces Iru Kodugal, Apoorva Raagangal and Ek Duuje Ke Liye, was today conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award by President Pratibha Patil, who also gave away National Awards in 36 other categories. The 81-year-old writer-director-producer, who introduced cinema talents like Kamal Hasan,Continue Reading
Microsoft to Acquire Skype for USD 8.5 Billion In one of its biggest buyouts in over three decades, Microsoft will snap up Skype for USD 8.5 billion in cash, a move that would bolster the software major’s presence in the highly competitive Internet market. The deal, announced today, would beContinue Reading
1. Name of the Egyptian President against whom people of Egypt revolted in 2011: A. Hosni Mubarak B. Pervez Musharra C. Omar Suleiman D. Ahmed Shafeeque Answer: A 2. Name the person who commissioned theVallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal A. Vayalar Ravi B. Dr. Man Mohan Singh C. A. K.Continue Reading
Australia v England, sixth one-day international Australia 334-8 (49.2 overs) beat England 333-6 (50 overs) by 2 wickets Yusuf Can Play Crucial Role in World Cup: Kapil The Indian batting order may be filled with explosive players who can take the game away from the opposition, but 1983 World CupContinue Reading
India’s first eco-sensitive zone on a major river The Union government has decided to declare the natural course of the Ganga in 135 km stretch from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand as India’s first “eco-sensitive” zone on a major river. This means that part of the river cannot be disturbedContinue Reading
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