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Walmart plans for own safety inspection at Bangladesh factories

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Walmart has planned to conduct safety investigations at its Bangladesh factories by its own and not join accord with other retailers.

Malaria-infected mosquitoes more attracted to human odour

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that female mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites are significantly more attracted to human odour than uninfected mosquitoes.

Sachin Tendulkar now embossed on gold coins

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The heart throb of millions, master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is now embossed in gold on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Trittiya Monday.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin spark dispute with neighbours over 'too-high gate'

May 10, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has angered her neighbours in Los Angeles after allegedly erecting a towering gate at the entrance of their mansion.

HC to hear plea against DU's 4-year undergraduate programme

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday will hear a PIL challenging the implementation of University of Delhi's proposed four-year under-graduate programme with multiple degrees in its present form.

IT researchers hack Google's Australian office building

May 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, May 7 (ANI): Google's Wharf 7 office in Sydney has stated that their building control system, which monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment, has been hacked by two IT security researchers.

Critics slam conservative study on cost of immigration reform

May 7, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Washington, May 7 (IANS) As lawmakers mull immigration reform to deal with the problem of 11 million illegal immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians, a conservative think tank claimed the bipartisan plan would cost a whopping $6.3 trillion.

Manipur takes steps to revive its tourism sector

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Imphal, May 2 (ANI): With an aim to generate awareness and promote the tourism sector, a two-day seminar on "Strategy for Tourism Development and Capacity Building" was held in Imphal.

Insects' eyes inspire new digital camera with unique imaging capabilities

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Digital cameras with designs that mimic those of ocular systems found in dragonflies, bees, praying mantises and other insects have been created.

CM launches the ambitious Delhi Swavlamban Scheme

May 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Delhi government has launched an ambitious Delhi Swavlamban Scheme to provide pension to the workers after their retirement. The Scheme was announced by the Chief Minister in her budget speech. It conveys government?s concern about the old age of workers as it recognizes the critical role played by the workers in the un-organized and informal sector to make the lives of other comfortable and leisurely.

1 WTC to be tallest building in western hemisphere

April 28, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New York, April 28 (IANS) Construction crews at the 9/11 site will raise the final two sections of a 408-foot spire to the top of the One World Trade Center building Monday, making the building the tallest in the western hemisphere.

Building collapse in France kills two

April 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Paris, April 28 (IANS) Part of a four-storey residential building in the French city of Reims collapsed Sunday following an explosion, killing two people, BBC reported.

Bonebridge ear made from rib and implant cures UK man's deafness

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): In a first of its kind operation, a piece of rib and a bone conduction implant have been used to treat an Edinburgh man's hereditary deafness.

Mukherjee inaugurates 42nd IFTDO world conference, calls for skilled manpower

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said skilled manpower and availability of a competent cadre of management professionals would play a key role in India's strategy to see its industry compete successfully with the best in the world.

Jennifer Lawrence to receive Friendship Award

April 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence will April 26 receive the Friendship Award from NGO Down Syndrome of Louisville.

Police officer killed on MIT campus near Boston(Update: MIT)

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts, US), April 19 (ANI): A police officer on duty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge was shot dead late Thursday.

Policed officer killed on MIT campus near Boston

April 19, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) A Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus police officer was shot and killed Thursday night at the school's campus outside Boston, which has been edge since Monday's Boston Marathon bombing.

Police officer shot at in US

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Boston, April 19 (IANS) A police officer was shot at in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus Thursday night, authorities said.

Travel hacker reveals secret tips on how to vacation around world for free

April 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 17 (ANI): A secret group of people called 'travel hackers' is vacationing around the world for free.

New microbatteries can recharge phone in the blink of an eye

April 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed the most powerful microbatteries ever documented.

Indian students' safety in Australia still a concern: Poll

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Indians see Australia as a good place to be educated, but there are lingering concerns regarding the issue of safety for Indian students, said an opinion poll whose results were released here Wednesday.

Trinamool says Presidency vandalism staged, later retracts

April 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) After calling the vandalism at the Presidency University "trivial", the Trinamool Congress Saturday claimed the whole incident was "staged".

IVF pioneer Robert Edwards dies at 87

April 11, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New York, Apr. 11 (ANI): British scientist Robert Edwards, who won a Nobel Prize award for his pioneering work in developing in vitro fertilisation (IVF), died on Wednesday. He was 87.

Test-tube baby pioneer dies aged 87

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 AM

London, April 11 (IANS) British scientist Robert Edwards, known as "father" of world's first test-tube baby breathed his last Wednesday, the Cambridge University announced. The 87-year-old died following prolonged illness.

'Frustrated' Arshavin may quit game after contract expires at Arsenal

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Russian footballer Andrey Arshavin is reportedly set to quit football when his contract at Arsenal comes to an end this summer following his increasing disillusionment during his final season at the club.

Cabinet provides 54 crore to Rajiv Gandhi Super-specialty Hospital

April 10, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Delhi Cabinet decided to provide additional amount of 54 cr to Rajiv Gandhi Super-specialty Hospital (RGSH), Tahirpur to complete remaining works and upgrade it as per the norms of Green Building Concept. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Rs.54 crore sanctioned for Delhi hospital

April 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday decided to provide Rs.54 crore to Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital for its completion and upgradation under the norms of Green Building Concept.

Two Indians among 2013 Yale World Fellows

April 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Ivy League Yale University has selected 16 World Fellows for 2013, including two from India, bringing the total number of fellows from India to 13 since the programme started in 2002.

'Russia not obliged to notify West of war games'

April 2, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not obligated to notify western countries beforehand of its recent snap military exercises, a top Russian defence ministry official said Monday.

Russia to put 68 spacecraft into orbit by 2015

March 27, 2013 at 5:30 AM

Moscow, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to put 68 spacecraft into orbit by 2015 and to almost double the number of its communications satellites to 44 by 2020, an official said.

Russia to test new domestically designed flight engine

March 26, 2013 at 7:22 AM

Moscow, March 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The first in-flight tests of Russia's domestically designed PD-14 engine for MS-21 passenger planes are scheduled for 2014, an official said.

Blake Lively picks out stove for country house kitchen

March 25, 2013 at 4:10 PM

New York, Mar 25 (ANI): Blake Lively is apparently obsessed with cooking.

Building consensus hallmark of true leaders: President

March 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Paying tribute to Maharashtra's first chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan, President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said that the capacity to build consensus is the hallmark of true leaders in a democracy.

India, US mull cooperation in moon, Mars missions

March 23, 2013 at 10:18 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) India and the US have agreed to expand their cooperation in civil space activities ranging from weather and monsoon forecasting to cooperative space exploration work, including future missions to the moon and Mars.

Waters new chairman of ICC World Cup 2015

March 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Duba, March 13 (IANS) Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket, the hosts of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Wednesday appointed Ralph Waters as chairman of the local organising committee for the tournament.

Stem cells from body fat can destroy tumour cells: Study

March 13, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) A new study has found that stem cells from the patient's own body fat could help seek out and destroy cancer cells in a type of brain tumour.

Mollie King wants new boyfriend

March 12, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, March 12 (IANS) Singer Mollie King, who is currently single, is hopeful of finding love when she travels to New York.

Preserving cultural heritage of UP music village with British help

March 2, 2013 at 6:19 PM

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New Zealand government to boost capital markets

February 27, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Wellington, Feb 27 (IANS) The New Zealand government Wednesday announced it will commit a further 60 million NZ dollars ($49.46 million) to its venture capital program and take steps to reduce interest rates on debt in a bid to boost the capital markets.

World's tallest hotel 72-storey JW Marriott Marquis opens in Dubai

February 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Dubai, Feb. 27 (ANI): The JW Marriott brand has officially opened the 72-storey JW Marriott Marquis Dubai - which acquired the title of the tallest hotel from Guinness World Records in the world - on Tuesday.

Neighbouring country responsible for Hyderabad blasts: Advani

February 23, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Saturday indirectly charged Pakistan of involvement in the Hyderabad blasts, saying the "neighbouring country" is solely responsible.

PM to visit Hyderabad

February 23, 2013 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to visit Hyderabad Sunday in the wake of the blasts in the city that killed 16 people, informed sources said.

Venkaiah Naidu visits Hyderabad blast sites

February 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, Feb. 23 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu visited the bomb blast sites here on Saturday.

Mamata asks EC to ban parties calling shutdowns

February 20, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Claiming that the two-day countrywide strike called by trade unions was a damp squib, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday asked the Election Commission (EC) to ban parties calling shutdowns.

British commemorative sovereigns available in India

February 18, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) People can now buy authentic British commemorative sovereigns minted in India for the first time in almost 100 years, it was announced here Monday.

Global sales of LG's Optimus L smartphones top 15 mn

February 15, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Seoul, Feb 15 (IANS) Sales of LG Electronics' Optimus L Series smartphones topped 15 million units globally since its introduction in February 2012, the company said Friday.

Karnataka's new Lokayukta mum on allegations

February 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Bangalore, Feb 14 (IANS) Former chief justice of Karnataka high court Y. Bhaskar Rao, who Thursday took over as the state's Lokayukta (ombudsman), declined to respond to allegations that he had illegally obtained a house plot in Bangalore.

CSA launches new RAM SLAM T20 Challenge

February 13, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 13 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has launched a new Twenty20 event in the country in association with RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers, which is also one of its latest major sponsors.

Tom Cruise to sell NY condo for $3million

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Tom Cruise is allegedly in contract to sell his New York condominium for 3million dollars after 29 years.

Building collapse kills two, injures six in Junagarh

February 10, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Junagarh (Gujarat), Feb. 10 (ANI): Two people were killed and six others were injured after a nine-storey building collapsed in Junagarh district of Gujarat on Sunday.

Australians win race to top of Empire State Building

February 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

New York, Feb 8 (IANS/EFE) Australia's Mark Bourne won the race to the top of the Empire State Building, an event that drew more than 730 runners who vied to be the first up the 1,576 steps inside New York's most famous skyscraper, while countrywoman Suzy Walsham took the women's crown.

French 'Spiderman' climbs 27-storeied 'dilapidated' hotel without rope in Cuba

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): A French daredevil has scaled Cuba's famous 27-stoeried Habana Libre hotel on Monday without ropes or a safety net.

'Spiderman' scales iconic Cuban hotel

February 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Havana, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) French climber Alain Robert, popularly known as "Spiderman", took his climbing career to new heights when he scaled Cuba's landmark Hotel Havana Libre.

Racist, sexist slur-filled graffiti scrawled all over new WTC bathrooms

January 29, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Jan. 29 (ANI): Workers in World Trade Center have been ordered to clean the racist and sexist graffiti symbolizing national unity in bathrooms.

Obama's second inaugural address 'one of the hardest speeches I've written,' says WH director of sp

January 25, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Washington, JAN. 25 (ANI): Jon Favreau, director of speechwriting for the White House, has said writing the inaugural address for President Barack Obama was one the hardest speech he has ever written.

Obama should visit India again: US think tank

January 18, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan 18 (IANS) As President Barack Obama works on his "big part of my plans" for India in his second term, an influential US think tank has made four concrete proposals to advance their shared priorities, including pitching for a second presidential visit to India.

Labour skills must meet international standards: Kamal Nath

January 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The labour skills of India's construction industry will have to meet international standards if it is to be globally competitive, Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath said here Thursday.

Contrary to popular belief, war was central to Europe's first civilization

January 16, 2013 at 12:33 PM

London, Jan. 16 (ANI): Research from the University of Sheffield has discovered that the ancient civilisation of Crete, known as Minoan, had strong martial traditions, contradicting the commonly held view of Minoans as a peace-loving people.

24 new autism-related gene variants identified

January 15, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, January 15 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have extended out understanding of genes related to autism spectrum diseases (ASDs) and advances methods for early detection and treatment.

19th Century steam train returns to London Underground to mark 150 anniversary of Tube

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan. 14 (ANI): A steam train which carried passengers in the 19th Century has returned to the Tube to mark 150 years since the first London Underground journey.

Indian university system in a mess: Educationists

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Educationists Saturday expressed concern over India's university system, saying it is in a "mess".

ITC Infotech to expand in Technopark in a big way

January 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 5 (IANS) ITC Infotech, a fully-owned subsidiary of ITC Limited, the US$ 7 billion diversified conglomerate, is all set to expand in the Technopark campus here in a big way, according to a top Technopark official.

World Cup stadium reaches halfway stage

December 31, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Curitiba, Dec 31 (IANS) The Arena da Baixada, in the southern state of Curitiba, is 50 percent complete as 2012 draws to a close.

Building brands through art and culture

December 29, 2012 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Liquor bottles with commissioned drawings, art themed around a ketchup brand, music projects sponsored by leading beverage

India, Pakistan review implementation of CBMs

December 27, 2012 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 27 (ANI): India and Pakistan reviewed the implementation of existing Conventional and Nuclear Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), including the ceasefire along the LoC and exchanged ideas to further advance the process during the sixth round of expert level talks here on Thursday.

Indo-Pak expert level dialogue on CBMs to take place today

December 27, 2012 at 10:45 AM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): India and Pakistan will hold the expert level meetings on Conventional and Nuclear Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) in New Delhi today.

Indo-Pak expert level dialogue on CBMs to take place in Delhi

December 26, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): The expert level meetings on Conventional and Nuclear Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) between India and Pakistan are scheduled to take place here on Thursday and Friday.

20 injured in China fire

December 22, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Beijing, Dec 22 (IANS) Twenty people were injured early Saturday in China's Shaanxi province when a fire raged through a high-rise building, authorities said.

It costs US Mint over 2 cents to make a penny, 11 cents for every nickel!

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec. 21 (ANI): The U.S. Mint is reportedly exploring cheaper options to make pennies, nickels and cents.

Watch the 'Mayan apocalypse' live online

December 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) If you're one of the people across the globe worried about Friday's so-called "Mayan apocalypse" and what some say will be the end of the world, you can keep watch over the heavens online for impending signs of doomsday.

Peter Jackson playing dwarf in 'Hobbit' cameo

December 18, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Wellington, Dec. 18 (ANI): Peter Jackson has revealed that he played the role of a dwarf fleeing the dragon Smaug in his new flick 'The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey.'

Building an immigration system that works for Canada

December 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 12 (ANI): To address Canada's growing demand for skilled tradespersons, a new Federal Skilled Trades Program is being launched on January 2, 2013, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced on Monday.

SDMC issues notices to leading telecom companies for property tax

December 11, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Property tax Department of South Delhi Municipal Corporation issued notices to various telecom companies for non-payment of property tax for their towers installed on the Building or on vacant land in SDMC areas.

Building curiosity for 'Dabangg 2' important, says Arbaaz

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) The team of "Dabangg 2" will go full throttle for the movie's promotion soon. Producer-director Arbaaz Khan says it was vital to maintain the curiosity for the movie until now.

US Congress considering doing away with $1 bill to save money

December 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Washington, Dec. 2 (ANI): The United States Congress is taking a new look at killing the one dollar bill, as lawmakers search for creative ways to slash spending.

Apple seeks overhaul of Maps service amid escalating rivalry with Google

November 29, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Sydney, Nov 29 (ANI): Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue, who took charge of map software last month, has urged partners to improve data amid an escalating rivalry with Google.

UAE opens building at British military academy

November 23, 2012 at 5:14 AM

London, Nov 23 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has opened a new building in the memory of its founding father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).

Bio?ink makes printing live tissues possible

November 19, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Sydney, Nov 19 (IANS) Australian scientists have edged closer to printing live tissue replacements into 3D structures for diseased or damaged body parts using inkjet printers, thanks to the development of specialised bio?ink.

Fire in Connaught Place building

November 19, 2012 at 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) A major fire broke out in the 15?storey Himalaya Building in Connaught Place Monday morning, a fire service officer said.

NASA's future spacecrafts may be able to land like helicopters

November 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, November 10 (ANI): NASA scientists have designed and tested a new rotor landing system in an attempt to enable spacecrafts to land like helicopters.

Saransk's World Cup stadium to cost $276 mn

November 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Moscow, Nov 10 (IANS/RIA -Novosti) The football stadium in the Russian city of Saransk for the 2018 World Cup will cost $276 million.

Omar pushes for opening of Jammu-Sialkot route

November 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Jammu, Nov 8 (IANS) Favouring more Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said many more of these measures could be focused on his state.

China to speed up IT applications in military: Hu

November 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Beijing, Nov 8 (IANS) China will strive to complete military mechanization and make major progress in full military IT applications by 2020, President Jintao said here Thursday.

India to hold International workshop on 'Building a regional framework for earthquake risk manageme

November 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs are jointly hosting two-day International 'East Asia Summit (EAS)-India workshop 'Building a regional framework for earthquake risk Management' on November 8-9 in New Delhi.

Obama campaign office makes final push to drive up turnout

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Chicago, Nov 6 (IANS) "I'm calling with President Obama's grassroots campaign... We wanted to remind you about the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 6." For up to six hours a day, Jennifer Beasley, a blonde volunteer at a Chicago office of US President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, made hundreds of phone calls like this to voters in Illinois and neighbouring states via a computer-based automatic dialing system.

President Mukherjee to visit Chhattisgarh today

November 6, 2012 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh beginning on Tuesday during which he will inaugurate the new Integrated Terminal Building at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur.

President to visit Chhattisgarh

November 5, 2012 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will fly into Chhattisgarh Tuesday to inaugurate the new secretariat in Raipur, it was announced Monday.

President Mukherjee to visit Chhattisgarh for two days

November 5, 2012 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh beginning tomorrow during which he will inaugurate the new Integrated Terminal Building at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur.

Brazil to make 'massive' investment in infrastructure, hopes for Indian role

November 3, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) With Brazil hosting the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, the country would be making "massive" investments in infrastructure and hopes Indian investors will play a big role in this, a top diplomat said Saturday.

Sharjah to host art exhibition

November 2, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Sharjah, Nov 2 (IANS/WAM) Sharjah will host an art exhibition that will run from Nov 3 to Jan 3, 2013.

Skyscrapers dirtier, more polluting than we think

November 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Toronto, Nov 2 (IANS) Expanding populations are forcing housing and office structures skywards, which are billowing toxins and pollutants from their rooftops and are dirtier than we think, says a new study.

Cabinet amends Building and Other Construction Workers and Workers Welfare and Cess Acts, 1996

November 1, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov.1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Amendment to the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) { BOCW (RECS)} Act, 1996 and Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Cess Act, 1996 and the introduction of the Building and Other Construction Workers Related Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2012 in Parliament in its ensuing session.

Cabinet okays changes in construction workers laws

November 1, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday cleared amendments to the laws relating to construction workers' registration and welfare and lined up the changes for parliament's approval during the winter session, an official said.

Cabinet okays changes in construction workers laws

November 1, 2012 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday cleared amendments to the laws relating to construction workers' registration and welfare and lined up the changes for parliament's approval during the winter session, an official said.

New Zealand unveils infrastructure vision

November 1, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Wellington, Nov 1 (IANS) The New Zealand government Thursday laid out its infrastructure building programme, involving plans to rebuild the earthquake-battered city of Christchurch and initiatives to support business growth.

Brit composer makes world's first tune from swimming pool waves

October 31, 2012 at 2:28 PM

London, Oct 31 (ANI): A composer dubbed 'King Canute' has become the first in the world to perform music created by waves in a swimming pool.

India's central bank eases money supply but rates unchanged

October 30, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Tuesday cut a key policy ratio by 25 basis points to release Rs.175 billion into the system for lending, but left policy rates unchanged, hoping this will push growth and keep inflation under check.

India's central bank eases money supply but rates unchanged

October 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Tuesday cut a key policy ratio by 25 basis points to release Rs.175 billion into the system for lending, but left policy rates unchanged, hoping this will push growth but also keep inflation under check.

India's central bank eases money supply to push growth

October 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India Tuesday cut a key policy rate by 25 basis points to release some Rs.175 billion into the system for commercial lending with the hope that it will keep inflation under check, while also pushing growth.

Toshiba Elevator in joint venture with Indian firm

October 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation, a unit of $200 billion Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corporation, Saturday formed a joint venture with Chennai-based Johnson Lifts to expand operations in India.