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FSIB Selects New CMDs for New India Assurance and United India

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), the head-hunting agency for public sector banks and insurance firms, has selected the next Chairpersons and Managing Directors (CMDs) for New India Assurance and United India Insurance. Girija Subramanian, the current Chairperson and MD of Agriculture Insurance Company (AIC), has been selected as the next CMD of New India …

Sharfuddoula Becomes Bangladesh's First ICC Elite Umpire

Sharfuddoula Becomes Bangladesh’s First ICC Elite Umpire

Sharfuddoula has created history by becoming the first Bangladeshi umpire to be appointed to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. His appointment was confirmed following the International Cricket Council’s annual review and selection process. The Selection Process The decision to elevate Sharfuddoula from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires was taken by a selection …

Which Country is Known as “Roof of the World”

Which Country is known as “Roof of the World”?

The country often referred to as the “Roof of the World” is Tibet, an autonomous region situated in the heart of Asia. Although Tibet is administratively a part of China, it holds a distinct cultural and geographical identity, characterized by its towering peaks, rugged landscapes, and profound spiritual heritage. Understanding the term ‘Roof of the …

Pavan Davuluri Appointed to Lead Microsoft's Windows and Surface Teams

Pavan Davuluri Appointed to Lead Microsoft’s Windows and Surface Teams

Microsoft has named Pavan Davuluri as the new head of its combined Windows and Surface teams. This move comes after the previous leader, Panos Panay, left for Amazon last year. About Pavan Davuluri Davuluri is a 23-year veteran at Microsoft and has held various leadership roles spanning PC, Xbox, Surface, and Windows. Most recently, he …

METOC SEMINAR 'MEGHAYAN 2024' - AN INSIGHT INTO THE FRONTLINE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

METOC SEMINAR ‘MEGHAYAN 2024’ – AN INSIGHT INTO THE FRONTLINE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

The METOC seminar ‘Meghayan-24’ was conducted by the School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (SNOM) and the Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC) at the Southern Naval Command on March 28, 2024. It was organized in commemoration of World Meteorological Day, with the theme ‘At the Frontline of Climate Action’ set by the World Meteorological …

Daniel Kahneman, Psychologist Who Revolutionized Economics, Dies at 90

Daniel Kahneman, Psychologist Who Revolutionized Economics, Dies at 90

Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist who never studied economics but pioneered the field of behavioural economics, has passed away at the age of 90. Despite not having formal training in economics, Kahneman’s groundbreaking work exploring the psychology of decision-making earned him the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002. Challenging Traditional Economic Assumptions Traditional economic theories …

6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament at IIT Madras

6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament at IIT Madras

IIT Madras is set to host the prestigious ‘6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament’ on March 30 and 31, 2024. The tournament, sanctioned by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will draw the participation of esteemed players from across the globe, including Grandmasters, International Masters, and Women Grandmasters. Participant Lineup and Global Representation The event …

India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) Concludes

India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) Concludes

The second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise, IMT TRILAT 24, concluded successfully in Nacala, Mozambique on March 28th, 2024. This week-long exercise aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and interoperability among the navies of India, Mozambique, and Tanzania. IMT TRILAT 24: Key Highlights Harbour Phase (21-24 Mar 24): Intensive training sessions onboard INS Tir at …