business-newsNRIs launch Programme for Odia Entrepreneurs
Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS) A group of US-based non-resident Indians (NRIs) have launched an accelerator programme in Odisha to mentor and fund aspiring Odia entrepreneurs.'Oriya accelerator' will
Eastern Railway collects Rs.26 crore fine
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) The Eastern Railway (ER) collected Rs.25.79 crore as penalty from ticketless travellers and for unreserved luggage from April to December last year, an official statement
India to mine Indian Ocean seabed for Gold, Silver
Panaji, Feb 9 (IANS) The central government is all set to exploit 10,000 sq. kms of the Indian Ocean seabed for minerals including gold, silver and platinum.According to a top scientist, the earth
Labour Party becoming 'Too Nervous', says Amartya Sen
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Britain's Labour Party has become "too nervous" in its approach, Nobel laureate and Harvard University professor Amartya Sen said here Sunday."They have to be more radical...
Taj Club House offers alfresco experience by the poolside (Foodie Trail-Chennai)
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Wish to hit the road home in a romantic mood, soothing the frazzled nerves at the end of a busy day's work? Munching good food under the open skies, watching the stars and
Haryana wants 30 Percent hike in Crop MSP
Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) The Haryana government has recommended a 30 percent hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops to make the agriculture sector profitable, a minister said
'India can achieve Highest Emission Reduction in Asia'
Thimphu (Bhutan), Feb 8 (IANS) India can achieve the highest reduction in emission levels in Asia by 2050 by adopting agricultural practices that prevent the release of methane and nitrogen oxides
Government to Infuse Rs.6,990 Crore in Nine Public Sector Banks
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The government has decided to infuse Rs.6,990 crore in nine public sector banks (PSBs), out of the current year's budget, for which orders are being issued, an official
TCS unveils Patient Care Solution in Assam
Kolkata/Guwahati, Feb 6 (IANS) Software consultant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Friday said it has unveiled a cloud-based patient care solution to boost the use of technology in healthcare in
Tour Operators' Conclave in UP Feb 22-24
Lucknow, Feb 6 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will organise a three-day conclave of tour operators and travel majors in Lucknow Feb 22-24, officials said Friday.The Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart
Most Married Couples Donot Spend Quality Time: Survey
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The thought of tying the knot or exchanging marital vows with your loved one might be exciting, but if one goes by a survey, the spark in a relationship dies down gradually
Get in shape for a cause
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Get in Shape India, a SugarFree India initiative with ex-servicemen as stars, urges people to shed the extra calories and feel good by donating to the Akshaya Patra
Indian Scientists turn Coconut oil into Biofuel
Kochi, Feb 6 (IANS) Scientists who have been running the four-stroke diesel engine of a light pick-up truck on coconut oil for the past one year have approached the union government to
Tata Communications bags $20-mn deal from KION Group
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Tata Communications has won a $20 million multi-year contract from the KION Group, the second largest global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse technology, a
Benjarong hosts cuisine of Thailand's Lanna 'kingdom'
Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) The ongoing Lanna food festival at the Benjarong Thai fine dining restaurant in Alwarpet here has quite a few surprises like a brinjal-based soup and a salad made with juicy
Decoding the Mahatma, World Cup trivia, Geography (Books This Weekend)
An original analysis of who was responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's death, a reader-friendly guide spanning 40 years of the cricket World Cup and getting to know the incredible geography of India - the
'Fit is my Right': Online Lingerie Store to help Women
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) With an overwhelming majority of Indian women simply unaware of their correct bra size and wearing the wrong size all their life, a new initiative by a lingerie e-tailer --
Buy Cosmetics Online with Caution
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Planning to get your hands on the latest shade of lipstick at an attractive price online? Be careful!Ashish Jhalani, founder of eCommerce advisory firm eTailing India, shares
Parties likely to Spend Rs.200 Crore in Delhi Polls: Assocham
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Political parties are likely to spend around Rs.200 crore on the campaign for the Feb 7 Delhi assembly polls, with most of the spending being on advertisements in the
Paris 2015 Climate pact to be one among all for all: France
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Thursday said the Paris 2015 agreement, crucial to guide the post-2020 global climate change initiatives, would be an "ambitious",
