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President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy". Jan 26, 2012

Google Doodle Celebrates India’s 63rd Republic Day

The Google India celebrates India's 63rd Republic Day in the form of a doodle featuring award winning children on the back of three elephants. The Republic Day Google doodle depicts National Bravery Award winning children enjoying elephant ride. Jan 26, 2012

Padma Awards Announced (Full List)

The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma Awards-2012. This year the President has approved 109 awards including one duo case (counted as one) and 14 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. Jan 25, 2012

Norway to Study India's Decentralized Governance

A Norwegian delegation, led by Liv Signe Navarsete, the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development of the Royal Kingdom of Norway, is on a three-day official visit to India, to study the functioning of the country's decentralized governance. Jan 11, 2012
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Upsurge of Talented Women Directors in Indian Cinema

Indian cinema is no more a male-dominated arena, with the presence of many promising women directors. This upsurge of talented female directors in the film industry has only made it more competitive for the male directors. Sep 5, 2011