Julia Gillard, the first ever Green Member in the House of Representatives, heads the Labour
government , succeeding Mr. Kevin Rudd. Australia's present opposition leader is Tony Abbott.

Former Telecom Secretary, P.J. THOMAS is the 14th Central vigilance Commissioner (CVC).
The present vice-president of India and Chairman of RajyaSabha is Mr. Hamid Ansari.

Film Maker D. Ramanaidu , has been selected for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2009.
He has produced more than 130 films. His Bengali Film " Asukh" won National Award in 1999.