Rubber grown with tea? It’s being tried in West Bengal
September 19th, 2012 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 19 (IANS) The Rubber Board has begun trial cultivation of rubber with tea in West Bengal to change the perception that rubber is harmful to environment and ... Read more...
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Kenya eyes bilateral deals with China
July 17th, 2012 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, July 17 (IANS) Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has left for Beijing to attend a key China-Africa forum where he is also expected to sign bilateral initiatives that will ... Read more...
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Standards made mandatory for consumer items
January 31st, 2012 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Manufacturers and traders of consumer items like mineral water, baby food, tea, coffee and soap, besides other articles, will have to sell the products only ... Read more...
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Ten train passengers found drugged, robbed
January 9th, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) Ten passengers in a general, unreserved compartment of the Delhi-Patna Shramjeevi Express were Monday found drugged at Danapur railway station near Patna and their valuables ... Read more...
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Blame your genes for your addiction to coffee
April 9th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 9 (ANI): If you can't get through the day without a caffeine hit, your genes may be to be blame.U.S. researchers have revealed that some people inherit genes, which make ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
BBC spends 2,000 pounds a year on biscuits
March 27th, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 27 (IANS) The BBC spends over 2,000 pounds a year on biscuits and 32,500 pounds on flowers for the reception area, a media report said Sunday.Citing information obtained ... Read more...
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Syrian government gives money to poor
February 20th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, Feb 20 (IANS) The Syrian government has started giving out cash payments to thousands of poor people in an effort to tackle the high levels of poverty over fears that the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Tea, coffee & chocolate milk- best healthy beverages!
January 14th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): A new research has described old-school beverages-tea, coffee and low fat or chocolate milk-as the best elixirs for nutrition, health and workout recovery.Research indicates that tea strengthens the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Slimming products may ‘up risk of heart attacks and strokes’
January 10th, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 10 (ANI): Oz authorities have warned consumers about imported slimming products, citing the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes after consumption.Slimming products like tea, coffee and chocolate, many ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Burundi builds trade bridge with India over pots and pans
October 27th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The little landlocked republic of Burundi in the great lakes region of East Africa is forging an unusual business bridge with India by importing casseroles ... Read more...
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South Indian commodity planters to focus on marketing
September 12th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Coonoor (Tamil Nadu), Sep 12 (IANS) Planters of tea, coffee, rubber and spices from South India will focus on pruning their marketing strategies at a meeting here Monday in the wake of ... Read more...
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Mangalore devotees search for peace, harmony at Mahatma Gandhi temple
August 13th, 2010 - 7:27 pm ICT by ANI
By HarishMangalore, Aug 13 (ANI): Keen to spread the message of peace, non-violence and communal harmony espoused by Mahatama Gandhi, Father of Nation, Hindu devotees have built a temple in the great ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Moderate tea, coffee consumption reduces heart disease
June 19th, 2010 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Moderate consumption of tea and coffee can reduce heart disease, says a new Dutch study.
Drinking more than six cups of tea daily is associated with a 36 ... Read more...
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Indian takes charge of East India Company
June 11th, 2010 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 11 (ANI): Withthe relaunch of the East India Company, the world's first multinational whose forces once ruled much of the globe, its new Indian owner says he is overwhelmed by ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Rubber growers get Rs.95 lakh assistance for 2010-11
May 26th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The government Wednesday said 18,915 rubber growers will receive financial assistance of Rs.95 lakh this financial year.
The growers will receive the amount on the basis of price ... Read more...
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India, Japan to conclude free trade pact shortly
April 30th, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India and Japan are expected to conclude their proposed bilateral free trade pact to liberalise economic ties at the earliest, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma ... Read more...
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Partial relief to Delhi residents as VAT on LPG withdrawn
March 29th, 2010 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) In a partial relief to Delhiites, the Delhi government Monday withdrew Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic cooking gas and rolled back the increase on essential ... Read more...
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An Indian now owns East India Company: Creating a new brand for India (With Image)
February 14th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, Feb 14 (IANS) With just around a month to go for the re-launch of the East India Company - the world's first multinational whose forces once ruled much ... Read more...
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India’s merchandise exports up 11.5 percent in January
February 11th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India's merchandise exports rose for the third successive month and logged a 11.5-percent growth in January at $14.34 billion, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said here Thursday.
The rise ... Read more...
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India’s import bill on sensitive items up 34 percent
January 27th, 2010 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India's import bill on sensitive items, mainly farm-related goods, has registered a hefty rise of 34.5 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal.
Data released by ... Read more...
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Bhandarkar wants to make comedies, musicals too (Film Snippets)
November 15th, 2009 - 9:43 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) After making several hard-hitting films including his latest "Jail", Madhur Bhandarkar says he wouldn't mind trying his hand at a comedy or a romantic tale.
"I want to ... Read more...
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Import of sensitive items rise 30 percent in April-August
November 11th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Imports of sensitive items in the first five months this fiscal rose over 30 percent to about Rs.22,430 crore, compared to Rs.17,200 crore during the corresponding period last ... Read more...
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Eight cups of tea a day can boost your heart and brain
November 7th, 2009 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 07 (ANI): Drinking eight cups of tea daily might sound a bit too much for some people, but health experts say the intake can help fight heart disease, improve brain ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Planters seek level-playing field to be globally competitive
September 15th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Coonoor (Tamil Nadu), Sep 15 (IANS) Tea, coffee, rubber and spice planters in South India Tuesday called for drastic amendments to the various acts pertaining to land, labour and wages ... Read more...
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Planters seek relief from free trade pact with ASEAN
September 14th, 2009 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Coonoor (Tamil Nadu), Sep 14 (IANS) Planters of tea, coffee and spices in southern India are seeking financial support from the government to counter cheaper imports under the Free Trade ... Read more...
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Recessionary impact, lower exports loom over planters’ meet
September 13th, 2009 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Coonoor (Tamil Nadu), Sep 13 (IANS) Plantation owners from south India will deliberate on the effects of global recession on the exports of tea, coffee and spices among other issues ... Read more...
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Fresca Was LBJ’s Favorite Relish In Oval Office
August 24th, 2009 - 6:13 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Lydon Baines Johnson or LBJ (August 27,1908-January 22, 1973) who served the 36th President of U.S.A from 1963 to 1969 prior to his post of Vice President of U.S. from ... Read more...
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Karnataka launches U viral drop to prevent H1N1 spread
August 23rd, 2009 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Aug 23 (ANI): Karnataka State Government has launched anti-viral drop-U Viral to prevent HINI from spreading in the state.Speaking to news men here on Saturday Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said every ... Read more...
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Kerala opposes India-ASEAN trade pact
July 25th, 2009 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 25 (IANS) Kerala will request the central government not to go ahead with the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with Southeast Asian countries as it would adversely affect agriculture in ... Read more...
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“I don’t like sweets” says Sweet Jyoti
July 13th, 2009 - 4:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Sweet and svelte, Sneha Wagh aka Jyoti talks about her personal agenda and her fitness regimePersonal fitness mantra: YogaPersonal diet mantra: I am not on any diet right nowExercise routine: Exercising ... Read more...
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Biggest health myths busted
May 29th, 2009 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 29 (ANI): If you believe that pregnant women are supposed to eat for two or sugar makes children hyperactive, better think again because these are just two of the countless ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
TV WRITING WORKSHOP
May 4th, 2009 - 6:31 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Film Writers Association, in collaboration with Whistling Woods International, announces a 4-day TV writing workshop from 14-17 May, 2009 to be conducted by Vinod Rangnath and other established TV writers.Members wanting to ... Read more...
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Inflation rate in India close to zero
April 16th, 2009 - 4:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The rate of Inflation in India for the week ended April 4 fell to a 30-year low of 0.18 percent, from 0.26 percent a week earlier, government ... Read more...
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Congress promises rice at Rs.3 a kg for BPL families
March 24th, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday promised it would enact a law to provide 25 kg of rice or wheat a month at Rs.3 per kg to families living ... Read more...
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Tea, coffee do taste better in favourite mugs
March 13th, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): A group of psychologists has confirmed what many people always believed: tea and coffee taste better out of your favourite mug.According to Sheffield University researchers, an individuals ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |