Seven months after he was permitted to perform research activities in Andaman and Nicobar islands Dr Ajay K Sonkar says he has produced a rare black pearl of 8 mm nucleus from black lip oyster 'Pincdata margaritifera'.
Dr Ajay K Sonkar, who produced the pearl through the black lip oyster 'Pinctada margaritifera', met the President on Monday and apprised him of the research work carried out in Andaman and Nicobar islands.
A self-taught Indian scientist, who has produced the world's largest black pearl is looking to commercialise his pearl culture technique that has the potential to change the profile of the country's gem and jewellery exports in a single stroke.
Playing against Mohun Bagan on a slushy and jam-packed Eden Gardens on September 24, 1977 in the twilight of his career, the three-time World Cup winner was overwhelmed by the depth of talent a "little known" Indian club possessed.
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Aayirathil Oruvan, directed by Sibi Malayil and written by T A Razak starring Kalabhavan Mani and Sujatha is a social drama worth a watch to feel the old world charm if not for anything else.
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It's time for the 'sleeping giant' to wake up from its slumber as the King of football Pele will grace India in October, adding to the festive mood in the country that hosted him 38 years ago.
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He might be travelling halfway across the globe to promote youth football through Subroto Cup but Brazilian legend Pele on Friday declared that there won't be another like him and the man who draws constant comparisons with him, the inimitable Diego Maradona.
Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com steps into the wonderful world that is the spectacular Kochi-Muziris Art Biennale.
Football legend Pele wound up his six-day visit to the country as a big crowd turned up at the Capital's Ambedkar Stadium to have a glimpse of the Brazilian three-time World Cup winner who battled physical difficulties to give the fans an experience of a lifetime.
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Brazilian football legend Pele was greeted to a warm reception in New Delhi on Wednesday, with around 100-odd enthusiastic fans and officials turning up to receive him at the airport in his first visit in the Capital.
Frenzied scenes were witnessed at the airport this morning when Pele landed in the Kolkata after 38 years as the 74-year-old Brazilian turned emotional and stood on the floor of his SUV to wave at the crowd, who kept chanting his name.
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The Livo is one stylish looking motorcycle that's a blend of swooping lines and sharp flourishes. The designers have done a brilliant job here to make sure that the Livo matches up to its heritage. In-fact, at first glance, one would easily be led to think that the Livo belongs to the 125cc segment instead of the 110cc.
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