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Cyprus surprises PM with Greek versions of his poems
Nicosia: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on October 8 received a pleasant surprise as Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides presented Greek translation of 21 poems written by him.
Japanese, 2 Americans win Nobel Prize in Physics
Stockholm: A Japanese and two American researchers won the Nobel Prize in physics on October 8 for "pioneering contributions to astrophysics", including the detection of cosmic neutrinos and cosmic X-ray sources.
Two books to be released on Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai: As the "angry young man" of silver screen turns 60 come October 11, two books, chronicling the life and time of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, would be released this month.
'Distribution system hampers film viewership'
New Delhi: Several Indian films, well received abroad, are not accessible to the audience at home, because of the distribution system in the country, says veteran film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Indian Ayurvedic doctor honoured with Swiss award
New Delhi: Well-known Delhi-based Ayurvedic specialist Naveen Gupta has been honoured with the 'Swiss Association International de Naturel' award for his contribution to the promotion of alternative medicine.
Kerala housewife sings in praise of Kalam
Thrissur: As a poet she is hardly known outside her home. But middle-aged Savithri of Pullazhy is overwhelmed for she has received a commendation from none less than President A P J Abdul Kalam himself.
Primitive tribe in Andamans on verge of extinction
Port Blair: A primitive aboriginal tribe inhabiting the Andamans and Nicobar Islands, Shompen, with a population of only 25 is on the verge of extinction.
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