Army sponsors industrial tour for residents of LoC town
September 11th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Sep 11 (IANS) The Army in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday flagged off a group of 25 people from a town near the Line of Control (LoC) in the state's ... Read more...
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‘Study of interest profile better way to chose employee’
July 6th, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 6 (IANS) Matching the profile of interests of a person in various works with skills required for a particular job could be a better way to evaluate a ... Read more...
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British teachers to be paid for performance?
May 1st, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 1 (IANS) School teachers in Britain should be paid according to their performance in the classroom, British MPs have recommended.MPs on the education select committee have said teachers' ... Read more...
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Green toilets to provide better hygiene for passengers
March 14th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Indian Railways would be introducing green trains with bio-toilets to provide better hygiene for passengers as part of its green initiatives, Railway Minister Dinesh ... Read more...
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‘Permanent commissions for women only in select branches’
November 23rd, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Women officers in the Indian armed forces will be granted permanent commissions only in selective non-combative branches with the defence ministry formulating a policy in ... Read more...
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Women’s car rally to focus on breast cancer, tigers
September 23rd, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) More than 50 women will drive down from Delhi to Jaipur Saturday in bid to create awareness about women empowerment, breast cancer and the dwindling ... Read more...
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Quota for disabled in Lok Sabha jobs approved
September 13th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Tuesday approved a quota for people with physical disabilities in the Lok Sabha Secretariat jobs.According to a statement from ... Read more...
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Haryana offers two sites for second nuclear power plant
June 22nd, 2011 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 22 (IANS) Despite continuing controversy over acquisition of land for a proposed nuclear power plant in Haryana, the state government has proposed two new sites for setting up ... Read more...
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UK Cycling Minister doesn’t want to wear helmet while on road!
April 10th, 2011 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 10 (ANI): Britain's Cycling Minister has revealed that he does not wear a helmet while cycling because he likes to 'feel the wind in his hair' - an admission that ... Read more...
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NSIC signs deal with Bank of India
March 10th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) Thursday said it has signed an agreement with the Bank of India to increase the number of banks facilitating ... Read more...
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Kiwi ‘win a bride’ radio competition sparks outrage
February 9th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): A radio station in New Zealand has sparked outrage after coming up with a competition that will see the winner fly to Ukraine and be given the chance ... Read more...
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Can examine lapses in CVC’s appointment: Apex court
February 8th, 2011 - 1:28 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday said it was not barred from examining the validity of a statutory appointment, including that of the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), by ... Read more...
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MHA introduces new online application system for grant of Indian Citizenship
December 10th, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.10 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a new online application system for faster, simpler and transparent processing/tracking of the applications for grant of Indian Citizenship.The ... Read more...
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Modeling not just about having a pretty face: Study
November 19th, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A new study uncovers the decisions that happen behind the scenes of the glossy photos and slick commercials in the modelling industry.Stephanie Sadre-Orafai, a University of Cincinnati assistant ... Read more...
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615 tour operators get court nod for handling Haj pilgrims
September 21st, 2010 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday upheld the central government's Haj policy for the year 2010 thereby clearing the way for 615 private operators to take pilgrims to Jeddah ... Read more...
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Turkish court to apply New Zealand law in custody case
September 18th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Sep 18 (IANS) A Turkish court to hear the custody case of a three-year-old New Zealand boy will apply the law of this country to decide in the case, a media ... Read more...
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Cut greenhouse gas emissions to prevent climate change, say experts
September 17th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 17 (ANI): To avoid further degradation of the climate, emission of greenhouse gasses need to be substantially cut below current levels in the next few decades, scientists have suggested.Climate scientists ... Read more...
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Rooney vows off field ’sex scandal’ won’t affect on-field ’scoring’ skills against Swiss
September 7th, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 7(ANI): England striker Wayne Rooney has assured manager Fabio Capello that he would be focused and would not let his controversial private life affect his performance during tonight's Euro 2012 ... Read more...
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Blair plotted to stop Brown from succeeding him as British PM: Report
August 29th, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 29(ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair had reportedly attempted to prolong his time in 10 Downing Street and prevent Gordon Brown from succeeding him, following warning that George ... Read more...
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11,000 food samples tested in UAE
August 19th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 19 (IANS/WAM) Around 11,000 food samples have been tested in laboratories in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2010 to ascertain their suitability for human consumption.
The Food and Environment Laboratory ... Read more...
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Ryder Cup skipper tells Woods to improve to merit selection
August 19th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin has set Tiger Woods an ultimatum "to improve" in his next two events to merit selection for the event."I can think ... Read more...
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Termination of 12 Gujarat judges set aside
August 11th, 2010 - 11:36 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court Wednesday set aside the termination of 12 ad-hoc fast track court judges and asked the authorities to consider their reinstatement. A plea filed ... Read more...
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Beauty can be burden in man’s world
August 9th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Researchers have found that women feel discriminated against when they apply for jobs like finance director, engineer or construction supervisor that are male dominated.
Women face issues while applying ... Read more...
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Maradona’s latest verbal volley: asks Pele to ‘go back to museum’
June 17th, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 17 (ANI): The verbal dual between two best footballers in the world shows no signs of an early end, with Argentinean legend Diego Maradona asking Brazilian great Pele to "go ... Read more...
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Decision over forming Jharkhand Govt. to be taken today: Shibu Soren
May 23rd, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Ranchi, May 23 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren on Sunday said that the final decision regarding handing over power to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or forming a government with the ... Read more...
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American measles vaccine won’t hit Indian market without trials
April 27th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) An inhalable vaccine for measles which has been developed by scientists at the University of Colorado will not hit the Indian market any time soon, the government ... Read more...
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Victoria Police officers’ emails are “extremely offensive” to be released: Overland
March 25th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 25(ANI): Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Simon Overland has said the series of offensive emails shared among the state's police officers are too shocking and offensive to be released publicly.According to ... Read more...
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Jordan criticised over daughter’s ’sexed up’ online pic
February 10th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): Katie Price a.k.a Jordan's suitability as a parent has been questioned after a photo of her two-year-old daughter sexed up like a model was posted online.The shocking ... Read more...
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Avoid Australia for now, follow advisory: India (Lead)
January 29th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Indian students are advised against visiting Australia for the moment, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said Friday as the body of Ranjodh Singh, an ... Read more...
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Chilean law mandating equal pay for men, women takes effect
December 20th, 2009 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Santiago, Dec 20 (EFE) Chilean companies are required to pay men and women the same wage for doing the same job, thanks to the equal-pay law that came into effect Saturday.
"Nothing justifies ... Read more...
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Now, “Second Best Job in the World” that offers luxurious round-world shopping trip
November 11th, 2009 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 11 (ANI): It's a dream come true for girls everywhere: a Paris-based website has started a competition which offers the winner a one-month tour of seven world cities with a ... Read more...
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Floriculture business a boon in Nagaland
October 19th, 2009 - 9:27 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Oct 17(ANI): Demand for flowers and its decorative forms amongst people is rising in Nagaland, which has made floriculture a profitable business for farmers across the State.Nagaland's favorable climatic and ... Read more...
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Jews call on Bernie Ecclestone to resign over Hitler remarks
July 7th, 2009 - 4:48 am ICT by John Le Fevre
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone expressed regrets Monday for the upset caused by his praise of Adolf Hitler's leadership, but insisted he would not resign.The aging motor-sport supremo, who has been ... Read more...
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Quiet guys in the corner, not flashy ones, score more with females
June 19th, 2009 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 19 (ANI): Being heavily focused on keeping up appearance might serve as a successful "advertisement" for attracting mates, however, in some species, like stickleback fish, it's the caring ones who ... Read more...
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Malaysia, Ireland and Scotland could be PCB’s new ‘home bases’
April 10th, 2009 - 7:28 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Apr. 10 (ANI): Malaysia, Ireland and Scotland may emerge as host venues to hold Pakistan's future 'home' series.Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt has confirmed that those nations, apart from ... Read more...
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