Character rules small screen, not story: Samir Soni (With Images)
August 16th, 2012 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) "Parichay-Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka" has taken a 10-year-jump. Samir Soni, who plays the male lead in it, says it will take the plot to ... Read more...
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30 coal blocks start production out of 195 allocated
August 13th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Out of 195 coal blocks allocated to public and private sectors, 30 have started production, Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said Monday.Replying ... Read more...
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Kerala approves medical college (Lead)
July 29th, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (IANS) The Kerala government has given its approval to set up of a Rs.300 crore hospital and medical college in which the diaspora will be allowed to ... Read more...
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MPs’ panel trashes railways’ reliance on PPP route
May 1st, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A parliamentary panel has alerted the railways that resource generation through the public-private partnership is intrinsically difficult due to a long gestation period and relatively ... Read more...
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Assocham for tax sops to promote SEZs
April 22nd, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 22 (IANS) Tax exemptions and related benefits were imperative to promote special economic zones (SEZs) across the country as they account for 30 percent of total exports and ... Read more...
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Central African Republic woos Indian investment
March 19th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Central African Republic Monday sought Indian investment in the country's road, rail, hydro-power and uranium mining projects."Being a landlocked country, Central African Republic requires ... Read more...
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IVF babies from frozen embryos healthier
January 9th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 8 (IANS) IVF babies born from frozen embryos are heavier and healthier than those born from fresh embryos, a study has shown.The study involved measuring the weight and ... Read more...
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Osama filmmakers say it’s a `nonpartisan’ story
August 12th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) In the midst of a row over alleged "top-level access" given to them by the Obama administration, the makers of a film about the hunt for ... Read more...
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Excise official hints at delay in new tax regime
June 28th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) Citing constitutional amendments and other legislative procedures, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) Chairman S.D. Majumder Tuesday said the government's plan to roll out the ... Read more...
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Karnataka India’s second preferred investment destination: Assocham (Lead, correcting name in para one)
June 16th, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 16 (IANS) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) Thursday ranked Karnataka as India's second top destination in attracting investments after Gujarat, with 1,528 projects valued at ... Read more...
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Karnataka India’s second preferred investment destination: Assocham
June 16th, 2011 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 16 (IANS) The Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) Thursday ranked Karnataka as India's second top destination in attracting investments after Gujarat, with 1,528 projects valued ... Read more...
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UK peer tells lawmakers that significant terror plot foiled by 12 arrests
December 22nd, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 22 (ANI): Lord Carlile, the independent reviewer of counter-terrorism powers in Britain, has told the country's lawmakers that a significant terror plot in four cities was stopped with the arrest ... Read more...
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CESC to set up its first hydropower unit
December 7th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Power utility CESC, an RPG Group company, Tuesday said it was diversifying into hydro-electric generation and would set up a 90 MW unit in Arunachal Pradesh.CESC vice chairman ... Read more...
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IVM fertility treatment linked to oversized babies
July 1st, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Babies born after in vitro maturation (IVM) fertility treatment are more likely to be born larger than normal and have more difficult births requiring more obstetric interventions such ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
UPA Govt.committed to making IAF a dominant aerospace power: Antony
November 16th, 2009 - 7:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.16 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said the UPA Government is committed to developing the Indian Air Force into a dominant aerospace power.Addressing the first meeting ... Read more...
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Mainstream Hinduism wiping out local faiths: William Dalrymple
October 15th, 2009 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Writer William Dalrymple says "smaller and indigenous religions in villages across India are dwindling because of the spread of an urban and refined form of ... Read more...
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New Assocham chief calls for rate cuts by 50 basis points
October 13th, 2009 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The government must reduce repo and reverse repo rates by 50 basis points to enable industry avail of loans at reasonable rates, says Swati Piramal, the newly-elected ... Read more...
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Vice President inaugurates international seminar on construction of bridges
October 16th, 2008 - 9:29 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated an international seminar on "Latest Trends in Construction of Bridges" organised by the Delhi State Centre of the Indian Institute of ... Read more...
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DRDO moves to stem exodus of scientists
July 9th, 2008 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Hit by an exodus of key scientists, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is moving to get its act together with the defence ministry ... Read more...
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