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Everything you need to know about Industrial Area Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

India, Japan to strengthen investment, trade ties

May 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (IANS) India and Japan Friday agreed to further strengthen investment and trade ties by ensuring faster implementation of ongoing projects.

Fruit and vegetable preservation course to provide employment to women in Srinagar

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (ANI): A year long course in fruit and vegetable preservation has been introduced with the aim of providing employment to women in the Kashmir valley.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get $3.24 billion

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Government approves $3.24 billion for DMIC project

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Hardcore Maoist arrested in Odisha

April 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Ganjam (Odisha), Apr. 15 (ANI): Odisha Police and paramilitary forces have arrested a hardcore Maoist with a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the Richaguda forest area here during a joint operation.

Virginia's $1 million bus does little to shield commuters from rain and wind

April 7, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): A luxurious bus stop in Arlington, Va., cost 1 million dollar to build, but it leaves commuters waiting for transportation exposed to wind and rain.

Prenatal exposure to pesticide DDT linked to high BP in women

March 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Infant girls exposed to high levels of the pesticide DDT while still inside the womb have a tripled risk for hypertension in adulthood, according to a new study led by the University of California, Davis.

Punjab cops thrash woman, two suspended

March 4, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), March 4 (IANS) Two Punjab police personnel were suspended Monday after they were caught on camera beating a young woman - who was being sexually harassed by truck drivers - and her aged father here after she called police for help.

Punjab policemen thrash woman, father in public

March 4, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), March 4 (IANS) Punjab policemen were caught on camera beating a young woman - who was being sexually harassed by truck drivers - and her aged father here after she called police for help.

Stage set for first 'Advantage Vidarbha' conclave

February 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Nagpur, Feb 24 (IANS) Hoping to attract investment of over Rs.15,000 crore, the Maharashtra state government is bending over backwards to make a success of the two-day "Advantage Vidarbha-2013", opening here Monday, officials said.

Protestors attack factories in Delhi

February 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A flash mob attacked at least 12 factories here Thursday on the final day of the two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions, police said.

UAE frees 17 Indian prisoners after payment of blood money

February 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): 17 Indian prisoners, who were on a death row over murdering a Pakistan national in United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been released.

Need to rekindle the Indian mind (Article)

January 30, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): The year that has gone by has been one of worst in my memory. Every morning when one opened newspapers, the front page was filled with reports of scams and scandals, and demonstrations by people protesting against the government, which created doubts about the system that we have adopted to govern the country.

India shows military prowess, culture as 64th Republic Day pageant ends

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India celebrated its 64th Republic Day on Saturday amidst tight security and colourful pageantry.

Strong, resurgent India to celebrate its 64th Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India will be celebrating its 64th Republic Day today.

Agni V AND INS Vikramaditya to occupy pride of place during 64th Republic Day parade

January 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): The highlight of the 64th Republic Day, which will take place on Saturday, will be the above 5,000 kms range Agni-V missile.

But for me, the government would have gone to auction: Mamata

January 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Belda (West Bengal), Jan 16 (IANS) Asserting that despite a financial crisis, her government fulfilled its promises, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said but for her, the debt-ridden government would have gone to auction.

Chinese company keen to set up battery unit in UP

January 10, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) China-based Ming He Group Thursday expressed its interest in setting up a lead acid battery unit in Uttar Pradesh.

Trade normalization between India, Pak may hit 'deadlock' due to delay in MFN status decision

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (ANI): Trade normalisation between Delhi and Islamabad may hit a deadlock as Pakistan has not yet decided to implement its decision of granting the Most Favoured Nations (MFN) status to India, a report has said.

Tatas explore production facility for JLR in Saudi Arabia

December 11, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai/Riyadh, Dec 11 (IANS) The Tata Group is exploring the possibility of setting up an automotive facility in Saudi Arabia for its prestigious Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.

Arun Chaudhary appointed DG of Sashstra Seema Bal

December 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 8 (ANI): Arun Chaudhary has been appointed the Director General (DG) of Sashstra Seema Bal (SSB).

SDMC extends online scheme of sanction of building plans

December 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM

South Delhi Municipal Corporation has extended the online scheme of sanction of building plans. This online facility is extended for other categories of properties plots situated on Notified Roads, Industrial Plots, in Village Abadis.

A 10?storey building in 48 hours?

November 28, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IANS) A 10?storey building, set to come up in just 48 hours! A businessman in Chandigarh claims it is possible, and he will prove it.

Indian youth to influence fashion trends (With Image)

November 24, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Jaipur, Nov 24 (IANS) The increasing purchasing power of young Indians will influence the fashion trends and products in coming years, top government official said Saturday.

Indian media baron funds new scholarship at Oxford

November 15, 2012 at 7:06 PM

London, 15 Nov (IANS): Raghav Bahl, the Indian media baron who is the founder and managing director of Network18, is funding a new scholarship for academically outstanding Indians to study at the University of Oxford.

White paper on foreigners' issue by Oct 20 definitely: Gogoi

October 15, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS) The Congress government in Assam will release a white paper on the foreigners' issue by Oct 20 definitely, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Monday.

Bids for Lucknow IT park submitted

October 10, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday shortlisted three developers to submit bids by Nov 5 for setting up an IT Park here.

Uttar Pradesh to get two Mega Leather Clusters

September 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday gave the go-ahead to two greenfield Mega Leather Cluster (MLC) projects. Officials said the move was aimed at boosting the traditionally productive leather industry in the state, which had fallen on hard times in recent days.

Rajasthan's interest subsidy for factories in backward areas

August 30, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek Thursday announced an interest subsidy of 200-300 basis points for small and medium enterprises that set units in the backward regions of the state and help in their development.

Non-polluting units to get land in Lucknow

August 30, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) The Lucknow Industrial Development Authority (LIDA) will soon launch a scheme to provide around 50 acres of developed land for non-polluting industrial use.

Water logging : Mayor directed officials to be more vigilant

August 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Mayor of North Delhi, Mrs. Mira Aggarwal has directed to the senior officials to take stock of the arrangements made for checking of problems arising due to rains.

Fire at UAE building

August 21, 2012 at 11:36 PM

Abu Dhabi, Aug 21 (IANS/WAM) A building in an industrial area in Al Ain city in the UAE caught fire Tuesday, but the blaze was put out in a short time.

Community activities to curb Maoist menace mooted in W. Bengal

August 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Lalgarh (West Bengal), Aug.19 (ANI): With an aim to boost the morale of youth and also thwart the menace of Maoists, the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has taken the initiative of organizing community policing and allied activities in West Bengal's Lalgarh region.

Haryana offers land for cargo airport

July 29, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Chandigarh, July 29 (IANS) The Haryana government has offered nearly 2,770 acres of land to the central government to set up a Greenfield cargo airport, an official said Sunday.

Kanwar Yatra is an example of cultural synthesis

July 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that the Kanwar camp is a unique and excellent example of Hindu-Muslim unity and cultural synthesis.

New UK immigration rules to 'hit Pakistanis hardest'

July 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, July 10 (ANI): New UK immigration rules over marriages with overseas residents that came into effect recently, clearly indicates that Pakistanis would be the community hit hardest by the new law.

H&R Johnson India to enter wellness industry

June 26, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) Floor tile, bath and kitchen player H&R Johnson India, a division of Prism Cement Ltd, is all set to enter the Indian wellness industry by the end of July, a top company official said Friday.

Odisha entrepreneur conferred honorary doctorate in Taiwan

June 11, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) Odisha's well-known social entrepreneur Achyuta Samanta has been conferred an honorary doctorate by a university in Taiwan, said his office here Monday.

Pakistan tests nuke-capable Hatf-VII cruise missile

June 5, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan successfully tested a nuclear-capable cruise missile with a range of 700 km on Tuesday, the military said.

Ex-Microsofters create algorithm to help women get perfect-fitting bra

May 31, 2012 at 11:19 AM

New York, May 31 (ANI): US entrepreneurs, including one of Indian-origin, announced the launch of online bra shop True and Co., where finding your best fit is based on a carefully crafted algorithm, on Wednesday.

Chhattisgarh to resume hunt for Maoists

May 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Raipur, May 24 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has decided to resume Operation Green Hunt against Maoists, suspended after the rebels abducted Collector Alex Paul Menon in April, Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar has said.

Global warming intensifying water cycle

May 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Australian scientists have detected changing patterns of salinity in the global ocean during the past 50 years, marking a clear fingerprint of climate change.

Yeddyurappa charge sheeted in land case

May 21, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was Monday charge sheeted in a land case, further weakening him in his battle to unseat his successor D.V. Sadananda Gowda.

Chinese Defense Ministry denies PLA at level-2 combat readiness

May 12, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Beijing, May 12 (Xinhua-ANI): China's Defense Ministry denied reports that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) units had entered level-2 combat readiness.

China denies readying for war with Philippines

May 12, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Beijing, May 12 (IANS) China Saturday denied that it was preparing to go to war with the Philippines.

Sharma seeks differential rate for industry as output falls

May 11, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should devise a mechanism of differential rate of credit for manufacturing sector to revive growth, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Friday, expressing "deep concern" over contraction in factory output.

Baylor varsity academic claims Buddhist and Hindu population rising in US

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Waco, Texas May 10(ANI): Hindu and Buddhist groups have grown steadily in the United States since changes in immigration laws in 1965 and 1992, a professor of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, has claimed.

US gas pipeline firms currently under major cyber attack: Report

May 7, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Computer networks belonging to American Natural Gas Pipeline companies are currently under a major cyber attack, according to alerts issued by the US Department of Homeland Security.

Increase productivity, Bengal labour minister urges workers

May 1, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Observing that industry and labour are complementary to each other, West Bengal Labour Minister Purnendu Bose Tuesday urged workers to strive for increased productivity.

Reliance writes off 90 percent investments in Deccan 360

April 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Reliance Industries' subsidiary Reliance Industrial and Investments Holding Friday said it has written off 90 percent of investments in aviation cargo and logistics company Deccan 360.

Inflation will remain at same level: Pranab

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Inflation will remain in the range of 6-7 percent in the current financial year, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday adding a slowdown in industrial output and general price rise remained major concerns for economic policymakers.

PM to consult senior ministers over introducing FDI in domestic aviation

April 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is likely to consult senior ministers of his cabinet on ways to build a consensus on the contentious issue of allowing foreign airlines to invest in domestic carriers.

Industrial output grows 4.1 percent; rate cut possible

April 12, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew at a lower-than-expected 4.1 percent in February owing to sluggish performance of the mining and manufacturing sector, fuelling calls of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India for the first time in three years.

Hazardous toxins found in 'nontoxic' nail polish

April 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Melbourne, Apr 12 (ANI): California state regulators have released a list of common nail polishes that claim to be toxin-free but actually contain chemicals that are linked to cancer and birth defects.

Dubai to host global investors meet

April 12, 2012 at 4:43 AM

Dubai, April 12 (IANS) Dubai will host an international investment meet next month to help connect foreign investors seeking new destinations with fast growing economies.

Protesting workers injure six cops

April 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) A dozen vehicles, including government buses, were damaged and at least six policemen were injured Tuesday when workers of a factory here clashed with them while protesting against irregular wage payments, police said. Over 100 people were detained.

Karachi grenade maker suspects 'missing' stock of being used in Mumbai attack

April 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Karachi, Apr 10(ANI): A manufacturer of hand grenades in Karachi has approached the court over possibly missing stock after he learnt that they may have been used in the Mumbai and Bangladesh terror attacks.

India eases overseas investment norms for commodity exchanges

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) can now invest up to 23 percent in Indian commodity exchanges without government approval, the commerce and industry ministry said Tuesday.

MCD: BJP rule made life miserable, congress alleges

April 10, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Jai Prakash Aggrawal has alleged that BJP rule in the MCD from 2007-12 was nothing but to making the life miserable

Dental x-rays linked to most common brain tumour

April 10, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) Frequent dental x-rays have been linked with higher risk of developing meningioma, the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumour, says a new study.

US manufacturing improves in February

April 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) The US manufacturing improved in February as the industry continues its gradual recovery from the financial crisis in 2008.

Japan formulates new nuke plant safety guidelines

April 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Tokyo, April 7 (ANI): Japan has announced a new set of standards for its nuclear plants on Friday to prevent disasters, such as last year's meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-chi power plant, as the government aimed to ease public concern about restarting idle reactors.

Friend murdered Delhi engineer for ransom, buried body

April 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The body of a young engineer was found in Delhi Friday, three days after he went missing, police said adding that one of his friends had masterminded the kidnap-cum-murder for a ransom of Rs.1 crore.

Delhi engineer was murdered for ransom, body found

April 6, 2012 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The body of a young engineer, who was missing for three days, was found in Delhi Friday, police said adding that one of his friends and two accomplices are suspected to have killed him for a ransom of Rs.1 crore.

Belarus to build vertical takeoff drones

April 5, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Minsk, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Belarusian military plans to develop a range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with vertical takeoff and landing capability.

Foreign tourist ban extended across Maoists-affected districts in Orissa

April 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Rayagada, Apr 3 (ANI): Local authorities in Orissa have extended a ban on foreign tourists from visiting Maoist-affected areas across the state following the abduction of two Italian nationals.

Dwarf galaxies may help reveal what 'dark matter' really is

April 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Nearly 80 percent of the matter in the universe is invisible to telescopes, yet its gravitational influence is manifest in the orbital speeds of stars around galaxies and in the motions of clusters of galaxies.

Preschoolers tend to perceive overweight peers as 'mean'

April 1, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Some preschoolers may consider overweight kids to be not as "nice", a new study has revealed.

75 Maoists surrender in Visakhapatnam

March 31, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Visakhapatnam, Mar 31 (ANI): Over 75 militia members belonging to Korukonda Area Committee (KAC) of the Maoists voluntarily surrendered before police on Saturday in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam city.

Kite string causes blackout in Shanghai

March 31, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Shanghai, March 31 (IANS) Many people got stuck inside dark elevators in China's commercial capital when the string of a kite got entangled around high-tension wires and caused a blackout.

Human noise affects plant, animal life

March 27, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Washington, March 27 (IANS) Human noises, such as the rumble of traffic or the hum of machines, do affect birds and animals which change their behaviour accordingly, indicates a new study.

US firms keen to invest in India's infrastructure projects

March 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) American companies are keen to invest in India's infrastructure projects, especially in the proposed Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), US Commerce Secretary John Bryson said Tuesday.

New functions of brain responsible for seeing movement identified

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Washington, March 22 (ANI): Scientists have identified two areas of the brain that compare the movements of the eye with the visual movements cast onto the retina so as to correctly perceive objects in motion.

New functions of brain responsible for seeing movement identified

March 22, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Washington, March 22 (ANI): Scientists have identified two areas of the brain that compare the movements of the eye with the visual movements cast onto the retina so as to correctly perceive objects in motion.

Not just birds, human noise affects plants too

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, March 21 (ANI): Man-made noise doesn't just affects birds and other animals, it has ripple effects on plants too, researchers say.

Plants too pays cost for man-made noises

March 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM

If someone thinks that noise affects only birds and animals in our surroundings, then we are wrong.

Not just birds, human noise affects plants too

March 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, March 21 (ANI): Man-made noise doesn't just affects birds and other animals, it has ripple effects on plants too, researchers say.

Budget 2012-13 reveals that Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get 4.5 billion dollars from Japan

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar.16 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday revealed that Japan has agreed to provide an additional 4.5 billion dollars to India for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.

Budget 2012-13 reveals that Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get 4.5 billion dollars from Japan

March 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Mar.16 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday revealed that Japan has agreed to provide an additional 4.5 billion dollars to India for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.

Now, 'Speech Jammer' gun to force people into silence

March 3, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): A portable "SpeechJammer" gun has been developed by Japanese researchers that can silence people more than 30 metres away.

Now, 'Speech Jammer' gun to force people into silence

March 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): A portable "SpeechJammer" gun has been developed by Japanese researchers that can silence people more than 30 metres away.

Shanghai court gives Apple interim relief by rejecting Chinese tech firm's request to stop iPad sal

February 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Shanghai, Feb 24 (ANI): A Shanghai court has rejected an appeal from a Chinese tech firm to ban sales of Apple's widely popular iPad in the city.

Shanghai court gives Apple interim relief by rejecting Chinese tech firm's request to stop iPad sal

February 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Shanghai, Feb 24 (ANI): A Shanghai court has rejected an appeal from a Chinese tech firm to ban sales of Apple's widely popular iPad in the city.

Fermi telescope unveils gamma-ray bursts' highest power side

February 20, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): The Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope has recorded the ighest energy portion of the gamma-ray bursts, which last for a few seconds.

India celebrates 63rd Republic Day

January 26, 2012 at 3:08 PM

The Republic of India is joyfully celebrating its 63rd Republic Day, marking the 62nd anniversary of being a complete republic nation on 26th January 1950.

Hyderabad jail inmates' creative products woo customers

January 26, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Hyderabad, Jan.26 (ANI): The stall set up by inmates of the Cherlapalli Prison in Hyderabad, attracted customers at the All India Industrial Exhibition recently.

3000 km range Agni IV missile among the showpieces at Republic Day Parade

January 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India will be celebrating its 63rd Republic Day tomorrow. This year's parade will highlight the nation's achievements in various fields alongwith the military prowess, scintillating display of air power as also country's rich and diverse cultural heritage.

NEOShield to protect Earth from big asteroid or comet

January 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): A new international project called NEOShield is set to assess the threat posed by Near Earth Objects (NEO) and look at the best possible solutions for dealing with a big asteroid or comet on a collision path with our planet.

Brain circuits for visual categorization identified

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): A team of scientists including one of Indian-origin has spotted an area in the brain, which is involved in the visual categorization process.

Brain circuits for visual categorization identified

January 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): A team of scientists including one of Indian-origin has spotted an area in the brain, which is involved in the visual categorization process.

Chinese firm Foxconn to employ one million robot workers to end employee suicides

January 14, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Beijing, Jan 14(ANI): Chinese technology firm Foxconn has reportedly confirmed that it will employ a million robots over the next three years to replace human labour.

Chinese firm Foxconn to employ one million robot workers to end employee suicides

January 14, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Beijing, Jan 14(ANI): Chinese technology firm Foxconn has reportedly confirmed that it will employ a million robots over the next three years to replace human labour.

Horse fly with glamorous abdomen named in honour of Beyonce

January 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Melbourne, Jan 13 (ANI): A new species of Queensland horse fly has been named after Beyonce due to its glamorous lower abdomen.

Industrial growth in India rises to 5.9 percent in Nov 2011

January 12, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): After registering a revival in the manufacturing output, the industrial production in the country grew by 5.9 percent in November, 2011.

Inflation to be moderate in coming months, says Pranab Mukherjee

January 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said he is confident that moderation in inflation would continue in the coming months, though softening in the prices of manufactured goods, despite the rapid decline in non-food primary inflation, may be more gradual.

Fermi Space Telescope detects gamma-ray sources at higher energies

January 11, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, which has been surveying high-energy sky for more than three years, is extending its view into a largely unexplored electromagnetic range.

Power can make people feel physically taller

January 10, 2012 at 6:35 PM

London, Jan 10 (ANI): A new research has corroborated that there is a relationship between feelings of power and our perception of our own height.

Rare black-necked cranes spotted at Arunachal's Zemithang Valley

January 5, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Zemithang, Jan 5 (ANI): Seven Black Necked Cranes (BNCs) have been spotted in Zemithang Valley in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh much to the delight of the local denizens.

Now, 'virtual sky' to recreate outside lightning conditions for office workers

January 4, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): A German company has come up with a dynamic luminous ceiling system for offices that can make workers feel as though they are working under the open sky.

CEPA will further deepen economic engagement between India, Japan: Anand Sharma

December 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Asserting that Japan is an invaluable and strategic partner in the process of India's development, Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday expressed hope that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will further deepen economic engagement in terms of trade in goods, services, and investment; contributing immensely to mutual prosperity.