Mend land policy to push realty, infrastructure (Comment)
August 19th, 2012 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
The relaxation of rules by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on transfer of government land in a bid to speed up public-private partnership (PPP) projects in infrastructure sector is, indeed, significant. ... Read more...
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Now, workforce a major bottleneck for realty development (Comment)
August 5th, 2012 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
The Indian realty and construction sectors, which together contribute 17.5 percent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and growing at an enviable 35 percent per annum, now face a serious ... Read more...
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PM resolves major land transfer bottleneck
August 2nd, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In a move Thursday to ensure that infrastructure projects are not held up by procedural delays, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved relaxations in the ... Read more...
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China can learn from India’s blackout, says daily
August 2nd, 2012 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 8 (IANS) China can use the blackout in India to reflect on its own problems since it is also facing a developing bottleneck, said a state-run Chinese daily ... Read more...
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CII asks Himachal to make industrial policy investor-friendly
May 25th, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 25 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government should update its industrial policy and make it more investor-friendly, the industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said Friday."There is need ... Read more...
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Himachal-Haryana bypass opens for motorists
April 6th, 2012 - 10:54 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 6 (IANS) A newly constructed bypass connecting Haryana and Himachal Pradesh was opened for motorists Friday that will help avoid some major bottlenecks, an official said.The bypass would ... Read more...
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China offers to share water management experience
March 9th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 9 (IANS) China is willing to share with other nations its unique experiences in water management and conservation, according to Chen Lei, minister of water resources.China is ... Read more...
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Premier League Soccer postponed
February 22nd, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) The much-awaited Premier League Soccer (PLS), which has already grossed over Rs 100 crore, has been postponed because of non-availability of grounds, according to an official.The ... Read more...
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Renewable energy technologies can address climate change
November 30th, 2011 - 12:06 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Renewable energy technologies (RETs) can help address the challenges of international energy poverty and climate change, a study by a UN agency said."RETs can complement ... Read more...
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Computer system promises cancer breakthroughs
November 20th, 2011 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 20 (IANS) A computer system that can read scientific treatises just like humans promises potential breakthroughs in cancer research.
Called CRAB, it can trawl through millions of scientific ... Read more...
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Nokia Siemens launches new way to deliver broadband
September 20th, 2011 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Global telecom infrastructure firm Nokia Siemens Networks Tuesday launched a new way to deliver broadband -- the "liquid net"."The new method allows a network operator ... Read more...
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Himachal-Haryana bypass to be ready by December
July 7th, 2011 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh), July 7 (IANS) A bypass connecting Haryana and Himachal Pradesh will be ready by December, an official said Thursday."Eighty percent of work on the Pinjore-Kalka-Parwanoo bypass is ... Read more...
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Lack of funds hits China’s affordable housing
June 29th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 29 (IANS) Lack of funding has hit China's affordable housing project that would have seen the construction of 10 million homes this year, a media report said.Peoples Daily ... Read more...
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Brain-like computing power edges close to reality
June 24th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 24 (IANS) A new technique patterned on the human brain is likely to revolutionise computing power by performing at lightning speed and cutting down energy consumption.
The research ... Read more...
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Shania Twain says that she is losing her voice
May 13th, 2011 - 11:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Shania Twain has told E! Online that years of manipulating her voice has destroyed her vocal cords. She is currently receiving therapy to get her speech ... Read more...
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Indian cuisine, meeting with SRK on Akon’s wish list
April 14th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) What is on Akon's wish list? On his first concert tour in India the Senegalese-American singer has made a very special request to his organisers ... Read more...
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China to “basically eradicate poverty” by 2020: Wen Jiabao
March 7th, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Mar.7 (ANI): Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said that China will "basically eradicate poverty" by 2020.Wen told a panel meeting of the National People's Congress that the State Council is drafting ... Read more...
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Now, give your brain an ‘electric thinking cap’ to solve complex issues
February 3rd, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A University of Sydney study has found that it may be possible to stimulate the brain to see the world anew-an electric thinking cap.Research by Richard Chi and ... Read more...
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Using math to alleviate traffic jams
January 20th, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): A new study proposes a mathematical model of vehicular traffic based on the study of a moving bottleneck caused by a slow-moving vehicle within the flow of cars.Mathematical ... Read more...
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China claims new nuke technology
January 4th, 2011 - 6:58 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Jan.4 (ANI): China's ambitions to lead the world in nuclear power were boosted today by reports that its scientists had mastered a key technique in the reprocessing of spent uranium.The Guardian ... Read more...
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‘Angry’ Karzai puts Afghan corruption investigations in ‘deep-freeze’: Officials
December 9th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 9(ANI): Western-funded attempts to flush out high-level corruption in Afghanistan have been stalled after President Hamid Karzai objected to the arrest of a close aide, officials have said.The bottleneck ... Read more...
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Cindy McCain In Gay Anti Bullying Video
November 13th, 2010 - 7:27 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cindy McCain the spouse of former Presidential runner republican John McCain has differed with her husband openly on the issue of gay ban in US Military. ... Read more...
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My Touch 4G From T-Mobile Lands Today
November 5th, 2010 - 7:33 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After much anticipation and wait the T-Mobile my Touch 4G is going to hit the stores. This high end android based smart phone is the flagship ... Read more...
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Karnataka set to launch card for cashless travel in buses
October 28th, 2010 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 28 (IANS) India's tech hub Bangalore is racing with Pune in neighbouring Maharashtra to launch the country's first ever Common Mobility Card for cashless travel in city buses.Karnataka plans to ... Read more...
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How non-migrating grey whales survived the ice age
October 18th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 18 (ANI): A new study attempts to shed light on how non-migrating grey whales survived the last ice age.Grey whales feed on the seafloor at depths of up to 50 ... Read more...
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‘Logistical bottleneck impacting country’s GDP growth’
September 24th, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) Friday said the insufficient logistical and transport infrastructure is impacting the growth of the country by two ... Read more...
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Aggressive and timid drivers cause all that traffic jam
September 23rd, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 23 (IANS) Motorists who are too aggressive or too timid cause traffic snarls on busy roads.
Such snarls might be caused by an accident, a bottleneck, or lane changing cars, ... Read more...
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Data clippers to enhance future planetary missions
September 20th, 2010 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 20 (ANI): Sailing in the space may not be too far as upcoming missions to space could employ fleets of 'data-clippers'- manoeuvrable spacecraft equipped with solar sails- to ship vast ... Read more...
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Shell Foundation moots cheap loans to small businesses
September 17th, 2010 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Britain-based Shell Foundation has teamed up with a non-banking finance company in India IntelleCash to provide commercial loans at competitive rates to small businesses in energy ... Read more...
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Yamuna Expressway gets apex court nod (Lead)
September 8th, 2010 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday cleared the decks for the 160-km six-lane Yamuna Expressway project connecting Greater Noida with Agra.
The $350 million project, that would also see five ... Read more...
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High CO2 levels put oysters in trouble
August 6th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 06 (ANI): A new research has found that oysters may be in serious trouble due to high level of carbon dioxide, caused by human behaviour.Inna Sokolova, associate professor of biology ... Read more...
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iPhone 4 Selling Well And Facing Problems Too
June 27th, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
June 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Even a few years back Apple was nowhere in the mobile business scene and Nokia was at the numero uno spot in the market. Things have ... Read more...
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President Patil gives a call for second Green Revolution
January 26th, 2010 - 12:08 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.27: President Pratibha Patil on Monday gave a call to undertake steps that can ensure a second Green Revolution in the country.Addressing the nation on the Republic Day-eve, President ... Read more...
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Russia lifts threat of oil cutoff
December 29th, 2009 - 4:00 am ICT by IANS
Bratislava, Dec 29 (DPA) Russia and Ukraine have resolved a dispute over oil transit issues, averting a disruption of oil supplies to three countries in Europe, Slovakia's industry minister said Monday.
Industry Minister ... Read more...
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Russia warns of possible halt in oil supplies to Europe
December 29th, 2009 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Bratislava, Dec 28 (DPA) Russia has warned of a possible halt in oil supplies to three European Union (EU) members via Ukraine, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said Monday.
Russia had informed the ... Read more...
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