Housing developers hail FDI in retail, call for realty reforms
September 20th, 2012 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Hailing the UPA government's decision to allow FDI in retail as the right move, the housing developer community Thursday called for accelerating the economic reforms process ... Read more...
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Nationwide shutdown successful, claims trader’s organisation
September 20th, 2012 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), one of the biggest grouping of Indian traders Thursday termed the nationwide strike to protest the government's new ... Read more...
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Argentina remain on top despite 1-1 draw
September 12th, 2012 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) Peru's Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro missed a first-half penalty as Argentina held on for a barely deserved 1-1 draw in their football ... Read more...
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Qualifying first is not important: Messi
September 8th, 2012 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 8 (IANS) Argentina striker Lionel Messi says finishing first in the World Cup qualifying phase is not the team's priority.Argentina went to the top of the ... Read more...
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Maharashtra to recover VAT arrears on property deals
August 23rd, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Realtors across Maharashtra have been ordered to pay by Aug 31 the value added tax (VAT) on all new flats, shops or bungalows sold between June ... Read more...
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Nepal, China should boost business ties: envoy
August 18th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Aug 18 (IANS) Nepal and China should boost bilateral business ties, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yang Houlan said here.
The Chinese ambassador Friday said: "China will continue to encourage ... Read more...
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Bernardinho to lead Brazil men’s volleyball team until Rio 2016
August 15th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Brazil's volleyball confederation (CBV) has said the national men's team coach Bernardinho will keep his job until the 2016 Rio Olympics.Bernardinho, who has held ... Read more...
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South Africa tops continent’s medal standings
August 14th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, Aug 14 (IANS) South African athletes won more medals than any other African country at the London Olympics but fell short of the projected tally, authorities said.South Africa ... Read more...
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VHP disrupts India, Pakistan joint I-Day celebrations
August 14th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tuesday disrupted India-Pakistan joint celebrations of their independence organised by a group of voluntary organisations here.The activists tried to ... Read more...
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25 Myanmarese Muslims seek refuge in Hyderabad
July 31st, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 31 (IANS) Persecuted in their own country, a group of 25 Muslims from Myanmar have reached Hyderabad to take refuge here.The group, fled Myanmar to escape ethnic violence ... Read more...
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‘Sangma not representative of tribals’
July 12th, 2012 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) A key tribal organisation Thursday slammed NDA presidential candidate P.A. Sangma for proclaiming himself a representative of the community and accused him of playing the ... Read more...
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FIFA praises Costa Rica’s victory in pre-World Cup
July 10th, 2012 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
San Jose (Costa Rica), July 10 (IANS) The international football governing body FIFA praised Costa Rica's national futsal or indoor football team for its victory against Guatemala in the pre-World ... Read more...
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Cabinet to take up IT and electronics policy next week: Sibal
July 5th, 2012 - 5:36 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The union cabinet might take a call on the proposed IT and electronics manufacturing policy next week, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal said Wednesday."Yesterday (Tuesday) cluster ... Read more...
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Ferrari, Lavazza designer dies at 85
July 3rd, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Turin, July 3 (IANS/AKI) Italian car designer Sergio Pininfarina, whose company has designed Ferrari cars and the Lavazza coffee machine, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 85.The designer ... Read more...
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Brazilian swimmer banned for two years
June 28th, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 28 (IANS) Brazilian swimmer Glauber Silva has been banned for two years and stripped of his place at the London Olympics for doping.Silva, who last month ... Read more...
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Bellucci only Brazilian in Olympics tennis singles
June 27th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janerio, June 27 (IANS) Thomaz Bellucci will be Brazil's sole singles representative at the London Olympics, the Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) announced.The World No.76 received a wildcard ... Read more...
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Brazil in bid for athletics Diamond League stage
June 6th, 2012 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Rido De Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazil's athletics confederation is in talks with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to host a stage of the elite Diamond League in ... Read more...
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Brazil hope to end Olympic judo medal drought in London
May 2nd, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 2 (IANS) Brazil will be hoping to end a 20-year Olympic gold medal drought at the London Games.For the first time in Olympic history, Brazil will ... Read more...
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Madhya Pradesh grocery shops, eateries on 3-day strike
April 9th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) Eateries and grocery shops across Madhya Pradesh went on a three-day-long strike from Monday in protest against proposed Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act.The bandh call ... Read more...
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India should allow processing of pulses for exports
April 6th, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) The Indian government should allow at least the processing of imported raw pulses for export markets so that the domestic milling industry occupies the slots now ... Read more...
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Pulses may become dearer in India
April 5th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Prices of pulses may increase due to a marginal decline in production this fiscal if the prevailing dry weather conditions in both north and south India ... Read more...
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Brazil lobbies for surfing at Rio 2016 Olympics
April 5th, 2012 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 5 (IANS) Brazil's surfing confederation (CBS) has launched a campaign to include the sport as a demonstration event at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.The initiative aims ... Read more...
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Internacional best club in Brazil
April 3rd, 2012 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) Internacional has retained its status as Brazil's top-ranked team in the latest South American Confederation (Conmebol) club rankings.The Porto Alegre outfit has 500.32 points, ... Read more...
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Rai supports Leonardo’s candidacy for CBF president
March 31st, 2012 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) Rai, Brazilian soccer star and brother of recently deceased soccer legend Socrates, declared his support for Leonardo to become the next president of the ... Read more...
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Realtors to discuss crises plaguing building industry
March 26th, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, March 26 (IANS) Alarmed by the crises plaguing the realty sector, top real estate corporate and builders from all over India shall converge here Wednesday to brainstorm and find ... Read more...
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Romario supports Ronaldo’s run for president of CBF
March 24th, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 24 (IANS) Brazil football legend Romario declared that he has no intention of running for the president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF). However, the ... Read more...
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Ronaldo reveals desire to become president of CBF
March 19th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 19 (IANS) Retired soccer star Ronaldo revealed his aspirations of entering the world of politics and becoming the next president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer ... Read more...
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Brazil soccer chief resigns
March 13th, 2012 - 8:33 am ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 13 (IANS) President of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF) Ricardo Teixeira has stepped down after 23 years at the helm following allegations of corruption.Monday's announcement ... Read more...
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South African sports ministry keeping close watch on SAFA
March 8th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, March 8 (IANS) The South African sports ministry is keeping a close watch on the activities of the country's football association, ministry spokesperson Paena Galane has said.
Galane ... Read more...
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South African girls miffed at forcing of qualifiers on them
February 24th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) South African women's hockey team captain Marsha Marescia says winning Saturday's final will be a fitting reply to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic ... Read more...
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Bebeto joins Brazil’s organising committee for 2014 World Cup
February 18th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 18 (IANS) Amidst widespread rumours of Ricardo Teixeira stepping down as president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF), soccer legend Bebeto was named in Brazil's ... Read more...
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Drought reduces Mexico’s agricultural production
February 14th, 2012 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) The severe drought affecting 22 of Mexico's 32 states has caused a 40 percent drop in agricultural production, opening the way for food shortages over ... Read more...
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Brazil to play five friendlies in preparation for Olympics
January 13th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 13 (IANS) The Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF) has announced a series of five friendly matches in preparation for the 2012 London Olympic Games.Brazil's first match ... Read more...
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Udit Raj welcomes decision on Lokpal reservations
December 21st, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Udit Raj, chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations Wednesday welcomed the union cabinet's decision to provide reservations for SCs, STs and ... Read more...
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Realty industry needs regulator to promote ethical business (Comment)
December 18th, 2011 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai) has once again brought to the centre-stage the issue of transparency by pushing it as a panacea for the negative ... Read more...
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