Top German book prize to Italy's Claudio Magris

Top German book prize to Italy's Claudio MagrisFrankfurt - Italian essayist Claudio Magris, 70, was picked Thursday as winner of one of Europe's most prestigious annual culture prizes, the 25,000-euro (34,750-dollar) German Book Trade Peace Prize.

Magris, a retired professor of German, has written fiction and a stream of books about 20th-century history, has translated many German authors into Italian and writes newspaper and magazine articles.

He is often seen as an Italian front-runner to win the Nobel Literature Prize.

Pawan Kumar Bansal assumes charge as Minister for Water Resources

Pawan Kumar Bansal assumes charge as Minister for Water ResourcesNew Delhi, June 18 : Pawan Kumar Bansal assumed charge as the Union Minister for Water Resources here today.

He was welcomed by Vincent Pala, Minister of State for Water Resources, U. N. Punjiar, Secretary and other senior officers of the Ministry.

South Africa to face Umar’s reverse swing

Umar GulSouth African batsmen will have to watch out for the reverse swing of Pakistan's fast bowler Umar Gul as South Africa will play against Pakistan in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup today at Trent Bridge.

Umar destroyed New Zealand batting attack as he took five wickets for just six runs against New Zealand by making the new ball to reverse swing at the Oval last Saturday.

Oman lifts ban on import of livestock from India

Oman lifts ban on import of livestock from IndiaNew Delhi, June 18 : On outbreak of Avian Flu in certain parts of India in the past, Omani Ministry of Agriculture, Sultanate of Oman have imposed ban on import live bird products from India.

Immediately on receipt of this information, Government of India took up the matter with Omani Authorities through diplomatic channel and impressed that Avian Flu is limited to selected pockets of North Eastern Region of the country and also blanket ban on import of live bird products from entire India is unjustified.

German sociologist Ralf Dahrendorf dead

German sociologist Ralf Dahrendorf deadFreiburg, Germany - Germa

Bhutia likely to join EB club

Bhaichung Bhutia India football captain Bhaichung is likely to join East Bengal football club as he met with Bhutia East Bengal football secretary Babu Bhattacharya on Wednesday.

Bhutia has a contract with Mohun Bagan but for now he has been suspended for six months by Mohun Bagan due to indiscipline charges. Bhutia has not yet entered into any official agreement with the East Bengal club.

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