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Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for visitors from India, six other countries
Sri Lanka on October 24 waived visa fee for Indians and tourists from six other countries, as part of its efforts to boost tourist arrivals and help rebuild the... Sri Lanka on October 24 waived visa fee for Indians and tourists from six other countries, as part of its efforts to boost tourist arrivals and help rebuild the island nation's battered economy following last year's financial crash. As part of its decisions this week, the Cabinet announced implementation of a pilot project to issue free tourist visas to tourists from China, India, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan until March 31, 2024.
International Day of Non-violence
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 2 as International Day of Non-Violence to honor Gandhi's principles According to the United Nati... In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 2 as International Day of Non-Violence to honor Gandhi's principles According to the United Nations, the day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness".
Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang to receive 2023 Sastra Ramanujan Prize
Ruixiang Zhang, Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA will be awarded with the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his outstanding contributi... Ruixiang Zhang, Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA will be awarded with the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his outstanding contributions in mathematics. The annual cash prize of USD 10,000 will be given at an international conference in Number Theory during December 20 and December 22 at SASTRA University in Kumbakonam, mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan,s hometown. The age limit for the prize has been set at 32 influenced by Ramanujan's achievements in his brief life of 32 years, a press release said.