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The term "Indian" may relate to a member of the native, indigenous or aboriginal Americans commonly referred to "Red Indians" and also to the "West Indians" or the "Indian Indians". An assumption is that on visiting the East Indies, Columbus called... Read More

National security advisor-level meet on maritime security cooperation between India, Sri Lanka and Maldives held in New Delhi. Researchers at CAPRISA discovered potent antibodies which can neutralize and kill multiple strains of HIV. China... Read More

Ram Navami, the birth of Lord Ram is being celebrated today with religious fervor and gaiety. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to make credit card charges reasonable and directed them not to levy interest on card dues till the next... Read More

The festival of Golden harvest, Baisakhi also known as Vaisakhi, is being celebrated across the north India, especially in Punjab on April 13. This week will witness the celebrations of three festivals together. Punjabis will celebrate Baisakhi,... Read More

World Heritage Day 2014 was observed across the World on 18th April with the theme "Heritage of Commemoration". The day also known as 'International Day for Monuments and Sites' is celebrated to promote awareness about their significance in life and... Read More

Army Chief of Egypt, Al-Sisi resigned from the post to contest in presidential election. He also resigned as the Defence Minister of the Country. General Sedki Sobhi has sworn-in as the new Defence Minister and Army Chief of Egypt. He is the... Read More

Veteran poet and film lyricist Gulzar has been chosen for the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2013. This was announced by Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The multi-faceted Gulzar, whose real name is Sampooran Singh Kalra, is a... Read More

First President NAME: Dr. Rajendra Prasad BORN: December 3, 1884 DIED: February 28, 1963 PRESIDENCY: January 26, 1950 to May 13, 1962 India?s first President was born in the Saran district of North Bihar. Prasad spent his childhood listening to... Read More

Vice Admiral Robin K Dhowan is most likely to be the next chief of the Indian Navy. The Defence Ministry has recommended the name of acting chief Vice Admiral Robin Dhowan for the appointment and the Prime Minister's Office will go through the file... Read More

Noted economist and RBI Chair Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Ila Patnaik has been appointed as Principal Economic Advisor in the Union Finance Ministry. Ms. Patnaik did her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of... Read More