Mexicans ride bikes to avoid traffic jams
September 3rd, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Sep 3 (IANS/EFE) In Mexico City, where more than four million cars, vans and trucks clog the street everyday, the simple everyday task of going to work can ... Read more...
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Russia needs more foreign investment: Putin
May 3rd, 2012 - 12:13 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia needs to bolster the positive trend of foreign direct investment growth in Russia, Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin said Wednesday."In 2011, over $52 ... Read more...
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Russia confirms new crew members for ISS
April 26th, 2012 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 26 (IANS) Russia confirmed Wednesday the three new crew members scheduled to leave for the International Space Station (ISS) May 15.They are Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka and Sergei ... Read more...
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Wen urges cooperation to address trade imbalance with US
March 14th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 14 (IANS) Cooperation is the way to address trade imbalance between China and the US as well as the difficulties and frictions arising from it, Chinese Premier Wen ... Read more...
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Sarkozy says he will trim migrants quota
March 7th, 2012 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, March 7 (IANS) French President Nicolas Sarkozy Tuesday said if re-elected, he would cut immigration flow to half.
"Our system of integration is working more and more badly, because ... Read more...
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China’s poor to get better access to funeral services
March 2nd, 2012 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 2 (IANS) China will make funeral services more accessible to the poor by 2012 end, according to Vice Minister for Civil Affairs Dou Yupei.The Chinese government has ... Read more...
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Important for Sehwag and Zaheer to fire together: Ian Chappell
December 17th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 17 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that India's bowling doesn't match up as well as the New Zealand attack did in favourable conditions to humble ... Read more...
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ISS orbit raised by 1.8 km
December 1st, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 1 (IANS) The orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) was Thursday elevated by 1.8 km by Russia's Mission Control Centre.The orbit was raised to 428.4 km to ... Read more...
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Economic growth still slow to moderate: US
December 1st, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS/EFE) The rate of economic growth in the US continues to be "slow to moderate" in all but one of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts, the central ... Read more...
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ISS orbit readjusted by 3 km
October 20th, 2011 - 4:52 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Oct 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) has been raised by 3.1 km, a spokesman for Russia's Mission Control said.The maneuver was carried out ... Read more...
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Jet Airways signs MOU with Vietnam Airlines
October 12th, 2011 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Marking the state visit of Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang's to India, Jet Airways and Vietnam Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding which covers ... Read more...
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India’s northeast records 38 percent deficit rainfall
August 3rd, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala/Guwahati, Aug 3 (IANS) The northeastern region, excluding Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, has recorded deficit rainfall in the monsoon season and this may hit agricultural production, officials said Wednesday.Arunachal Pradesh ... Read more...
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141 mn people to use mobiles for payments: Gartner
July 21st, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Worldwide, 141.1 million people will use mobile phones as the preferred means of paying their dues this year against 102.1 million in 2010, a study ... Read more...
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India have good chance of winning World Cup: Gambhir
January 27th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir believes India have a good chance to win the ICC World Cup to be held in the sub-continent from Feb 19 -- given the favourable ... Read more...
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Investors to watch Bengal polls: Yeo
December 20th, 2010 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) The Foreign Minister of Singapore, George Yeo, Monday said many people would wait for next year's assembly elections in West Bengal before making any long-term assessment in terms ... Read more...
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India’s South Africa tour is ill-timed: Akram
December 13th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec.13 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram, who is a keen follower of Indian cricket, believes that the team's tour to South Africa is ill-timed.In article for the Daily Times, ... Read more...
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Demand for roses rises in Pune
October 26th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
By Shivaji SalunkePune, Oct.26 (ANI): Rose growers in Pune are experiencing an increase in the demand of the flower in domestic as well as in international markets.Due to the adverse climate in ... Read more...
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India, Sudan ratify investment promotion agreement
October 18th, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India and Sudan Monday ratified a bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement, which was signed seven years ago to strengthen economic relations.Govind Mohan, joint secretary (infrastructure and ... Read more...
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Contributing to society at 90? Get an award in Haryana
August 2nd, 2010 - 11:52 am ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Chandigarh, Aug 2 (IANS) If you are 90 years old or more and still working and contributing to society in Haryana, you could end up being richer by Rs.100,000.The Haryana ... Read more...
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Pakistan completely out bowled Australia in Headingley Test: Lawson
July 24th, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 24(ANI): Former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has said that the Pakistan fast bowlers' ability to utilize the favourable conditions in England has played a major part in putting Pakistan on ... Read more...
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Pak fast bowlers using English conditions better than Aussies: Gul
July 23rd, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23(ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Umar Gul has said that the Australian fast bowlers' inability to utilize the favourable conditions in England has been the difference between the two sides.After ... Read more...
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India, Vietnam to enhance bilateral trade
May 20th, 2010 - 7:09 am ICT by IANS
Hanoi, May 20 (IANS) India and Vietnam will establish a joint committee to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and agricultural production.
An agreement in this regard was signed here Wednesday by visiting ... Read more...
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‘Embattled’ North Korea says now open to six-party talks, seeks China’s economic help
May 8th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): North Korea's controversial leader, Kim Jong-il has declared that his country is willing to rekindle the suspended six-party talks, he announced on Friday."North Korea is willing, together ... Read more...
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Graduate, employed Chinese ask parents for money
April 8th, 2010 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 8 (IANS) Nearly four out of 10 college-educated youths in China fail to make ends meet despite being employed and ask their parents to help them out, a study says.
Thirty-eight ... Read more...
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‘We will find Earth’s twin in 2010′, predicts scientist
January 26th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 26 (ANI): One of the world's leading astronomers has predicted that scientists will have detected the first truly Earth-like planet outside the solar system by the end of this year.According ... Read more...
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As mercury dips further, Punjab farmers hope for a bumper wheat crop
January 7th, 2010 - 10:36 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Jan 7 (ANI): The plummeting mercury accompanied by drizzle and fog in Punjab state may have been making things difficult for the common man, but it has delighted ... Read more...
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Manchester City sack manager Hughes; Mancini new boss
December 20th, 2009 - 2:41 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 20 (DPA) Big-spending Manchester City lost patience with manager Mark Hughes Saturday as they sacked him, saying that a run of two wins in 11 games was not good ... Read more...
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Brazil to seek bids for high-speed rail line
December 8th, 2009 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (EFE) The Brazilian government will soon open the bidding process to build a high-speed train line that will link Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, authorities said.
A ... Read more...
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Targets of India’s solar mission (To go with India unveils ambitious solar mission)
November 23rd, 2009 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Targets of India's solar mission:
To create an enabling policy framework for the deployment of 20,000 MW of solar power by 2022. To ramp up capacity ... Read more...
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Punjab farmers fear low produce due to delayed monsoon
June 27th, 2009 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
Abohar (Punjab), June 27 (ANI): Farmers in Punjab are worried a lot, as they fear low produce due to delayed monsoon.With only 40 percent of farmland irrigated, most of small farmers ... Read more...
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EU approves special residence, work permit scheme for foreigners
May 26th, 2009 - 6:40 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, May 26 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has approved a special residence and work permit scheme for qualified third-country citizens for the purpose of employment in Europe.
The Blue Card will ... Read more...
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BIPA with Libya comes into force
March 25th, 2009 - 7:55 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) between India and Libya has become effective with the exchange of Instruments of Ratification (IsR) between them, here today. ... Read more...
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India to begin their One-day campaign against Sri Lanka
January 27th, 2009 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Dambulla, Jan 27 (IANS) Indians will look to negate the spin threat from the formidable Sri Lankan duo of Muttiah Muralithran and Ajantha Mendis as the One-day International cricket series begins here ... Read more...
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India’’s Bilateral Investment Promotion Agreement with Jordan comes into effect
January 22nd, 2009 - 10:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.22 (ANI): Bilateral Investment Promotion Agreement (BIPA) between government of India and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has come into force from Thursday following the exchange of Instruments of ... Read more...
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How ancient organic molecules produced life?
December 19th, 2008 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) A simple experiment helped researchers provide some clues to one of biology's most complex questions: how ancient organic molecules came together to form the basis of life. It ... Read more...
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