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73 killed, 148 injured in Iraq attacks

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 AM

Baghdad, May 18 (IANS) A wave of bombing attacks struck war-torn Iraq Friday, leaving as many as 73 people dead and 148 injured, police and officials said.

Buy land directly to invest in Bihar, says official

May 17, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Entrepreneurs wanting to invest in Bihar should acquire land directly from farmers as land acquisition by the government would cost more, a top government official said Friday.

Sonu signed 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' without reading script

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Sonu Sood confesses that he was so eager to work with filmmaker Ramesh Taurani that he gave his nod for "Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya" without even having read the script.

Karnataka CM calls on PM; seeks more rice for state

May 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought additional quantity of rice from the central government to implement the subsidised rice scheme for the poor.

Prabhudheva happy with chance to make love story

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Prabhudheva, whose action directorials "Wanted" and "Rowdy Rathore" turned out to be box office successes, says he was happy when he was offered to helm a love story like "Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya".

Goa probing Congress MLA's assets in Kerala

May 15, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Panaji, May 15 (IANS) Officials of the anti-graft wing of Goa Police are in Kerala to probe the assets of Congress legislator Chandrakant Kavlekar who allegedly bought properties worth over Rs.5 crore in that state, an official said Wednesday.

Kerala-based Telmoco launches Android tablet phone

May 14, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) Telmoco Development Labs Pvt. Ltd., Kerala's first incubated consumer electronics start-up based in Technopark here, has forayed into the retail segment with Attitude Next 6339 -- a seven-inch Android tablet phone.

Utkal alumina refinery to commence trial production

May 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) The Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a unit of Hindalco Industries, plans to start trial production at its 1.5 million tonnes per annum alumina refinery in Odisha by the end of May, an official said Monday.

Improved sensing devices may someday tell if it will rain on Mars

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): A Kansas State University chemical engineer and his team are using graphene quantum dots to improve sensing devices in a twofold project.

Small US town is big draw for democracy lovers (Feature, With images)

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Gettysburg (Pennsylvania), May 12 (IANS) This small town just an hour and a half drive away from Washington has a population of a mere 110,000. But every year three million people from India and all over the world come visiting.

Small screen wishes a happy Mother's Day

May 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) It's Mother's day Sunday and TV celebrities are not inhibited when it comes to expressing their love for their mothers. From Shweta Tiwari to Rahul Mahajan, everybody feels that no one can understand a child better than the mother.

Jewellers expect Akshaya Tritiya to reap gold (May 13 is Akshaya Tritiya)

May 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A month after gold slumped to its lowest in over 15 months, jewellers are expecting a rise of 15 to 30 percent in sales during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya May 13 - given the plethora of offers to woo customers.

RIL to invest $5 bn to reverse KG-D6 gas output fall

May 9, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) The Reliance Industries (RIL)-led consortium operating the offshore KG-D6 gas fields plans to serially invest $5 billion to reverse falling output.

Sensex snaps gaining streak, ends lower

May 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 0.26 percent down, breaking a three days of consecutive gains to close below the 20,000-level mark, as traders booked profits ahead of the crucial industrial production and inflation data expected soon.

Emerging Kerala meet garners 40 projects: Minister

May 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (IANS) Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty Thursday said 40 projects have materialised out of the Emerging Kerala meet held in Kochi last September.

'Marathon mice' and 'couch potato mice' help find key to muscle fitness

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Small pieces of genetic material called microRNAs are identified as the missing link between the 2 defining features of muscle fitness-fuel-burning and fiber-type switching-providing a potential new target for interventions that boost fitness in people with chronic illness or injury.

NRA convention bans sales of 'bleeding' female zombie dolls after outrage

May 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): The National Rifle Association convention has asked a vendor to remove a controversial zombie doll that bleeds fake blood when shot, at the request of the organizers.

US gas exports a 'win-win' proposition: Indian envoy

May 8, 2013 at 9:28 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) India's ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked the US to start exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India and other energy scarce countries, calling it a 'win-win' opportunity.

Jay Shree Tea posts Rs 36.45 cr net loss in Q4

May 6, 2013 at 10:48 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Jay Shree Tea and Industries, a B.K. Birla Group company, Monday posted a net loss of Rs.36.45 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, against a net loss of Rs 34.07 crore during the same period previous year.

Himachal developing 3 new industrial estates

May 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Shimla, May 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh would soon have three new industrial estates to promote industrialisation, an official said here Sunday

Tanishq to invest Rs.1,000 crore to expand retail network

May 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) India's largest jewellery retail chain Tanishq, part of Titan Industries, Saturday said it will invest more than Rs.1,000 crore this fiscal in opening new stores across the country.

DPSC Ltd gets listed on MCX-SX

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) DPSC Limited, a power utility arm of Srei Infra Finance Group, Thursday got listed on the MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX), the country's latest exchange to start equity trading.

Alliance of Japan, France firms wins Turkey's second nuke plant bid

May 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Ankara, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): An alliance of Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and France's Areva has won a bid to build Turkey' s second nuclear power plant, Turkish Daily News reported Thursday.

Small businesses create many jobs in Brazil

May 1, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Brasilia, May 1 (IANS/EFE) Small businesses were responsible for some 40 percent of the 15 million new jobs created in Brazil between 2001 and 2011, with 95 percent of the firms in full compliance with all labour laws, a government report said.

Tata tie-up with Tel Aviv University on tech innovations

April 30, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Tata Industries and Ramot at Tel Aviv University (TAU), the university's technology transfer company, have entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to fund and generate leading-edge "commercialisation ready technologies".

Exide Q4 net rises 3 percent

April 29, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Exide Industries, the country's biggest storage battery producing company, Monday reported a meagre 2.76 percent rise in its net profit to Rs.146.46 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to Rs.142.52 crore for the same period a year ago.

Technology, consulting largest recruiters at ISB

April 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) Technology and consulting were the largest recruiters at the Indian School of Business (ISB), which Friday announced that its 741 students of class of 2013 participated in the first integrated placements at Hyderabad and Mohali campuses.

Panel to inspect Sterlite's copper smelter

April 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) An expert panel set up by the National Green Tribunal to inspect the controversial copper smelter plant of Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd at Tuticorin is expected to carry out its second round of inspection Saturday, said an official.

Ernst & Young opens new facility in Kerala

April 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 25 (IANS) Ernst & Young Global Services (EYGS) Thursday opened its third Kerala facility at the KINFRA Film and Video Park here.

Promises galore in Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

April 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) Opposition Congress Wednesday released its manifesto for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections, promising 30 kg of rice for Re.1 per kg to BPL families, loan waiver to farmers and laptops for college students.

Cabinet clears exploration in 31 oil, gas blocks

April 22, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) Monday cleared 25 oil and gas blocks for exploration out of the 31 where work had been stopped due to security restrictions by the defence ministry.

Kejriwal targets UPA Govt. for giving 'Z' plus cover to Mukesh Ambani

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Kaushambi/ Mumbai, Apr. 22 (ANI): Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for giving 'Z' plus security to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, and said that the Centre is not worried about the common man's safety.

BJP condemns Govt's decision to provide 'Z category' security to Mukesh Ambani

April 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned the government's move of to provide 'Z' category security to Reliance Industries Limited Chairman, Mukesh Ambani.

Videocon finds natural gas in Mozambique

April 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Videocon Industries Monday announced a significant natural gas discovery in its offshore Rovumal block in Mozambique.

9th UAE-German meet begins in Berlin

April 21, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Berlin, April 21 (IANS/WAM) The 9th meeting of the UAE-German joint economic commission has begun here.

'Aashiqui 2' jackets coming soon

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) With movie merchandising on a new high, now jackets of forthcoming film "Aashiqui 2" will be rolled out in the markets soon.

Meghalaya to take action against cement plants on forest land

April 18, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Shillong, April 18 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Thursday promised to take action against cement companies violating forest conservations laws.

Sensex closes in red; oil and gas, IT stocks plummet

April 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed in red Wednesday, after a smart rally the previous day, as losses in oil and gas and information technology (IT) stocks offset gains in auto, bank and metal stocks.

RIL profit rises 32 percent in January-March quarter

April 16, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) said Tuesday its profit increased 32 percent to Rs.5,589 crore for the quarter ended March 31 owing to strong margins in the oil refinery business.

RIL, BP seek government road map on gas pricing

April 15, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) British oil major BP plc and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Monday sought a clear roadmap from the government on natural gas pricing.

Hamid Ansari arrives in Tajikistan, countering militancy tops agenda

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Apr 15 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, who is on a goodwill visit to Tajikistan, would discuss militancy stemming from Pakistan and Afghanistan and ways to boost bilateral trade with the resource-rich central Asian country.

Iran test-fires three missiles

April 14, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Iranian military has successfully test-fired three new domestically produced missiles, the Fars News Agency has reported.

Iranian Army announces successful testing of 3 new missiles

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Israel, Apr. 14 (ANI): The Iranian Army has announced the successful testing of three new missiles, on Saturday, but did not reveal details about the weapons.

Google's Eric Schmidt calls for civilian drone regulation

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, Apr. 14 (ANI): Google head Eric Schmidt has called for regulation of civilian drone technology, warning about privacy and security concerns.

Vice President Ansari to visit Tajikistan

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will be paying a four-day official visit to Tajikistan beginning on Sunday.

Expert committee to inspect Sterlite smelter plant

April 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal Friday said an expert panel will be formed to inspect the systems of the Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd's copper smelter plant that was ordered closed by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) last month, a lawyer said.

Scindia seeks priority for power plants in gas allocation

April 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The union power ministry is seeking priority status to power projects for gas allocation, on par with fertiliser units, Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Wednesday.

Nepal's top leaders pledge hydro power development

April 10, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kathmandu, April 10 (IANS) Top leaders of Nepal's major political parties Wednesday signed a commitment paper prepared by the private sector pledging to support overall development of hydro power projects.

Combo therapy restores vision in dogs with inherited retinal disorder

April 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Using two kinds of therapy in tandem may be a knockout combo against inherited disorders that cause blindness, researchers have suggested.

GE to buy oil equipment maker for $3.3 bn

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

New York, April 9 (IANS/EFE) General Electric Co. announced Monday that it is spending $3.3 billion to buy Lufkin Industries Inc., a manufacturer of equipment used in oil drilling.

Israeli aerospace giant eyes Brazilian market

April 8, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Jerusalem, April 8 (IANS) Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is operating its integrated command, control and communication center in Brazil, the company said in a statement.

Spanish Treasury opens secondary bond market to individuals

April 8, 2013 at 9:57 AM

Madrid, April 8 (IANS/EFE) Individual investors will be able to buy and sell Spanish sovereign debt starting Monday, the Spanish Treasury said.

New brain-imaging tool helps identify cognitive decline early

April 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): UCLA researchers have developed a new brain-imaging tool to help identify signs of cognitive decline early on in individuals who don't yet show symptoms of dementia.

Parliamentarians pay tribute to Jagjivan Ram

April 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, who is leader of house in Lok Sabha, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj Friday paid floral tributes to Jagjivan Ram on his 105th birth anniversary.

Sensex closes 0.32 percent down; FMCG, capital goods stocks plummet

April 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday's trade 0.32 percent down, owing to heavy selling in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), capital goods, consumer durables, bank and media and entertainment stocks.

Punjab sets aside Rs.18,998 crore for wheat procurement

April 4, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Targetting a record procurement of over 140 lakh tonnes this season, the Punjab government has set aside Rs.18,998 crore for wheat procurement this season.

Dwarf galaxy SMC helps study distant ones

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Despite being a small, or so-called dwarf galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is so bright that it is visible to the unaided eye from the Southern Hemisphere and near the equator.

Tamil Nadu to have industrial estate for making heavy vehicles

April 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government and heavy vehicle body manufacturers will together set up an industrial estate outside Namakkal, Minister for Rural Industries P. Mohan said in the assembly Wednesday.

Analysts upbeat, markets toast Reliance telecom deal

April 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Indian markets continued to toast the agreement reached Tuesday by Reliance Industries to share the optic fibre network of Reliance Communications for 4G telecom services, as analysts said it could entail more such pacts in the future.

Himachal hopes to get central sops for investment

April 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Shimla, April 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is hopeful of getting some central incentives to attract investment, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri informed the assembly Wednesday.

'Two-third Indians will be in the working age bracket by 2025': Mukherjee

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): Asserting that the nation's demographic profile is likely to change in the times to come, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said two-third Indians will be in the working age bracket by 2025.

'Potential of knowledge-based industries in India is very high': Mukherjee

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the potential of knowledge-based industries in India is very high, and added that to facilitate their growth, increased access to alternative sources of capital like private equity, venture capital and angel funds should be made possible.

Small industries must for economic growth: President

April 3, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Micro, small and medium enterprises are vital for India's economic growth and they need to get more institutional credit, President Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday.

Mukherjee to present national awards to MSME and banks today

April 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the national awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and banks at a function at the Vigyan Bhavan here today.

Ambani brothers join hands for telecom business

April 2, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Companies run by brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani Tuesday announced a Rs.1,200 crore deal for cooperation in telecom business.

Vedanta's copper smelting plant ordered to stop operations

March 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) Friday ordered closure of the Tuticorin copper smelting plant of Sterlite Industries, a subsidiary of Vedanta group, with immediate effect, and power supply to the plant has been cut off, a company official said.

Himachal to have new industrial policy

March 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Shimla, March 28 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is framing a new industrial policy to attract more investments as 215 industrial units have closed down during the last five years, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri told the state assembly Thursday.

Human intrusion in the Pacific led to rapid mass extinction

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Wellington, Mar 27 (ANI): The arrival of human beings in the Pacific including New Zealand led to a rapid mass extinction of about 10 percent of the world's bird species, a new study has revealed.

Sensex makes marginal gains ending losing streak

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets rose 0.12 percent points Tuesday ending a seven-session losing streak. Fast moving consumer goods stocks such as ITC gained the most.

'750 MW solar power projects in Andhra waiting clearance'

March 26, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Notwithstanding the claims by Andhra Pradesh government that it is taking all steps including promoting solar power to overcome the electricity shortage, 750 MW solar power projects are stranded in the state for want of clearances, said a leading industry body.

Punjab expects record wheat procurement this season

March 26, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) Punjab is headed for a record wheat procurement of 140 lakh tonnes this season, officials of the state food and supplies department said here Tuesday.

Airports authority to form joint venture for jet fuel supply

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) In a bid to provide cheap aviation fuel to domestic airlines, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Tuesday said it will form a joint venture (JV) with airlines, state-run oil marketing companies and Reliance Industries.

Model Goa like Singapore to promote niche tourism: CII

March 25, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Panaji, March 25 (IANS) Goa can be modelled as Singapore as one of the leading destinations for high-end tourism, Confederation of Indian Industries' (CII) Goa unit chairman Atul Pai Kane said Monday.

'New learning models needed to face disparity concerns'

March 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) New learning models and low-cost solutions need to be created to deal with equality in skills, nutrition and housing, said Sam Pitroda, advisor to the prime minister on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovations.

CCI clears operations in 5 oil and gas blocks

March 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) has cleared Reliance Industries' (RIL) KG-D6 and NEC-25 blocks for oil and gas exploration along with three other areas, the petroleum ministry said Thursday.

Task force to prepare Goa's draft industrial policy: Minister

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Panaji, March 21 (IANS) A task force will be constituted within a week to put together a draft industrial policy for Goa, Industries Minister Mahadev Naik said Thursday.

'Egypt should be India's gateway to Africa'

March 21, 2013 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India should look at Egypt as its gateway to Africa, Osama Saleh, Egypt's Minister of Investment, said here.

Tamil film industry fasts for Sri Lankan Tamils

March 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Chennai, March 19 (IANS) Members of Tamil film industry observed a day-long fast here Tuesday in support of the protests against alleged atrocities on Sri Lankan Tamils.

India to set up IT centre in Cairo's Al Azhar varsity

March 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India and Egypt Tuesday inked seven agreements, including for setting up a centre of excellence in Information Technology at Cairo's Al Azhar University, after talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

India, Egypt sign MoUs in IT, space, cyber security and education

March 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 19 (ANI): India and Egypt on Tuesday inked five MOUs in IT, space, cyber security and education during the visit of President Dr. Mohamed Morsy to New Delhi. The agreements signed included the following:

Andhra breaks jinx, looks to attract more auto majors

March 18, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) Japanese auto giant Isuzu's agreement to set up a manufacturing plant has finally brought some cheer to Andhra Pradesh, desperately looking for carmakers for nearly two decades.

More films to be shot in India, Bangladesh: Minister

March 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Bangladesh's Minister of Information Hasanul Haq Inu Friday said film buffs in India and Bangladesh can now look forward to seeing movies filmed in each other's countries.

Emerging Kerala gets going, 30 projects confirmed

March 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 (IANS) Six months after the "Emerging Kerala" meet was held in Kochi to showcase opportunities to investors in the state, 30 projects under it have so far been cleared, state Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty said Thursday.

GAIL funds library building in Moily's constituency

March 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Bangalore, March 13 (IANS) The Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) is funding the construction of a high-tech library at Chikkaballapur, the Lok Sabha constituency of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M. Veerappa Moily since 2009.

Saudi Arabia to invest heavily in India: Ambassador (Interview)

March 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Betting big on Asia's third-largest economy, Saudi Arabia's government-backed fund and private companies plan to invest heavily in a host of areas in India, the kingdom's ambassador here, Saud Mohammed Al-Sati, has said.

M&E industry to touch Rs.917 bn in 2013: Study

March 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is estimated to touch Rs.917 billion ($17 billion) - a growth of 11.8 percent - in 2013, according to findings of the FICCI-KPMG Media and Entertainment 2013.

M&E industry to touch Rs.917 billion in 2013: Report

March 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is estimated to touch Rs.917 billion ($17 billion) - a growth of 11.8 percent - in 2013, according to findings of the FICCI-KPMG Media and Entertainment 2013 report released here Friday.

Dutch sports dilemma on cooperation with betting industry

March 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

The Hague, March 8 (IANS) More and more sports organisations in Europe are concluding agreements with international online sports betting operators, with the Netherlands now also in the start-up phase of debating opportunities and threats.

Indian standards are well laid down: BIS

March 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) India, a founder member of the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO), has "well laid down" standards compared globally, a senior official of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said here Thursday.

TMC MP Saugata Roy resigns as Mamata Banerjee's adviser on commerce, industries, IT

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Kolkata, Mar.7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saugata Roy has resigned as adviser to the West Bengal Government's Commerce, Industries and IT Ministry over alleged differences with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

'Knowledge management key in corporate agenda'

March 7, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Knowledge management has become a key item on the corporate agenda and is increasingly seen as an enabler fostering an organisation's ability to innovate, industrialists said here Thursday.

Government mulling new scheme for non-SEZ units

March 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) The central government is mulling introducing a new scheme to provide export benefits to non-SEZ units, the country's largest IT trade facilitation body Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) said Wednesday.

With 'Ek Thhi Naayka', Sakshi hopes for another hit with Balaji

March 5, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Small screen's favourite 'bahu' Sakshi Tanwar will soon be seen in Ekta Kapoor's new promotional show "Ek Thhi Naayka" and hopes their success saga continues with the show.

Small screen 'witch' wants to make audience laugh

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) TV actress Simran Kaur Bhalla, who plays an evil spirit in the show "Anamika", is keen to try her hand at stand-up comedy. She feels it takes away the stress from an actor's life.

Industry wants logistics hub in Goa

March 2, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Panaji, Mar 2 (IANS) The Goa industry is lobbying with the state government for creating a logistics hub in the state which can cater to the neighbouring regions of southern Maharashtra and north Karnataka.

Volcanic eruptions halted global warming during 2000-10

March 2, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Dozens of volcanoes spewing sulfur dioxide may be the reason why Earth did not warm as much as scientists expected between 2000 and 2010, researchers have claimed.

Goa Congress demands probe into land to CM's son

March 1, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Panaji, Mar 1 (IANS) The Goa unit of the Congress party Friday filed a complaint with the state vigilance department, demanding a probe into allotment of plots to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's son and about 40 others.

Now, savour juicy Aussie lamb chunks in spicy Indian curry

March 1, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Sydney, Mar. 1 (ANI): Indians are eating Australian lamb in their curries and tandoors for the first time, thanks to a new trade deal between the two countries.

Small, but increased cancer risk for Fukushima residents: WHO

March 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM

London, Mar. 1 (ANI): People living near the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan have an increased risk of developing some cancers, according to a report by the World Health Organization.

Traders' group backs plot allotment to Goa CM's son

February 28, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Panaji, Feb 28 (IANS) Under attack from the Congress for alleged nepotism in the allotment of an industrial plot to his son, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar can now hope for respite, with a key group of entrepreneurs backing the "transparent" allotment.