Everything you need to know about New Fruit Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about New Fruit Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Successful Telugu revenge-drama "Eega" will be screened at the Cannes International Film Fesitval's film market section May 20.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Monday said it is eyeing a 30 percent business growth in its dairy product division to over Rs.800 crore this fiscal.
Srinagar, May 13 (ANI): A year long course in fruit and vegetable preservation has been introduced with the aim of providing employment to women in the Kashmir valley.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns Friday met Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai and the two discussed the full range of India-US bilateral relations as well as the India-US civil nuclear deal.
New York, May 7 (ANI): Martha Stewart has admitted that she didn't flirt with Hollywood heartthrobs Robert Redford and Paul Newman as a young woman.
The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.
Chennai, May 6 (ANI): A severe heat wave is sweeping through Chennai adding to the woes of people.
Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.
Seoul, April 26 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.
Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.
New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Welcoming the announcement and complementing the government, S. Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said that "This announcement is the right step at right time as it could revive investors' confidence in SEZs".
New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a bid to revive India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today extended several benefits to spur exports and to encourage domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Children ate more apples when they were provided with fruit slicers in school cafeterias, according to a new research.
Kochi, April 18 (IANS) To serve the investment needs of non-resident Indian investors in Saudi Arabia, Aloula Geojit Capital Co. (AGC) launched its NRI advisory service. An announcement to this effect was made by Ibrahim M. Al Gadah, CEO of AGC.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's headline inflation fell below six percent for the first time in more than three years on the back of slower rise in the prices of manufactured and primary articles, boosting hopes for a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India next month, government data showed Monday.
A scientist has invented angle-changing glasses for people suffering from a terrifying modern disease: terminal laziness. As a long-term sufferer, I would shed tears of happiness but it's just too much effort.
Madrid, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Spanish writer, economist and academic Jose Luis Sampedro died in Madrid, his family told EFE Tuesday. He was 96.
New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Energy ministers from more than 20 of the world's leading economies will gather here on April 17-18 for the fourth international Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4).
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Chocolate is known as a healthy treat when enjoyed in moderation, but it could become even more salubrious if manufacturers embraced new technology for making "fruit-juice-infused chocolate," a new study has concluded.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A 35-year-old fruit vendor was crushed to death by a private water tanker here Sunday morning, police said.
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Jay Prakash says Manisha Koirala is his lucky mascot and that she was supposed to play the protagonist in "Dee Saturday Night".
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Director Jay Prakash is keen to sign Manisha Koirala for "Market 2" after she returns from New York, where she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): One in ten users of Facebook have received abusive or insulting messages, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Mar. 20 (ANI): Chewing gum may not help people eat less or lose weight, a new research has claimed.
Jammu, March 15 (IANS) Fruit exports from Jammu and Kashmir registered a turnover of Rs.4,200 crore in the financial year 2012-13, state Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir said here Friday.
Washington, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Facebook Inc. announced that it has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp. to acquire its Atlas Advertiser Suite, a service that enables marketers and agencies to get the most out of their online advertising.
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): When fruit flies sense parasitic wasps in their environment, they lay their eggs in an alcohol-soaked environment, essentially forcing their larvae to consume booze as a drug to combat the deadly wasps, a new study has revealed.
Do you have dark secrets? Ever worry about dropping dead and having this grim, final thought: 'Oh no! I haven't cancelled my secret subscription to Totally Justin magazine, or hidden those fantasies I wrote about me and Judi Dench in the vegetable pantry. My memory will be tarnished forever!'
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Rupesh Paul's horror movie "Saint Dracula 3D" will be screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival Saturday.
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Political philosopher Michael Sandel Sunday said at the Jaipur Literature Festival here that the brutal Delhi gang-rape may help make democracy stronger.
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) Fruit bats in Bangladesh are harbouring a new version of Ebola virus, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever, a fatal condition afflicting humans and primates, says a new finding.
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan. 16 (ANI): Farmers in the Kashmir Valley are reaping profits, thanks to initiatives taken by the state horticulture department to provide them with the latest technology.
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed flat Friday ahead of inflation data next week. Banks, oil and gas and metal stocks faced the brunt of selling pressure in cautious trading.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The full potential of India-US economic relationship is far from being realised, chiefly due to the actions and inactions of the two governments, according to a US think tank.
Dhule (Maharashtra), Jan 7 (IANS) The toll in the riots in Maharashtra's Dhule town has climbed to four with one more person dying of bullet injuries early Monday, police said.
Washington, December 27 (ANI): Older decision makers are more conscientious - careful and organized - as compared to those in younger age groups, a new study has revealed.
London, December 15 (ANI): Smoothies contain more sugar than a glass of cola, a new investigation has revealed.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): The recently released feature film 'Life of Pi' has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Tourism Ministry recognizing the impact it has had in promoting India as a tourism destination, especially Puducherry and Munnar (Kerala).
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Japan-based electronics maker Casio has made a new watch that not only tells the time, but also delivers email and phone call alerts by synchronizing with your iPhone.
London, Dec 3 (ANI): A majority of youngsters in Britain use text messages to communicate with friends and family daily, according to a report.
Shimla, Nov 26 (IANS) New Zealand will help Himachal Pradesh, the country's main apple basket, in horticulture by providing expertise and technology, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Monday.
London, Nov 25 (IANS) A 31?year?old Pakistani fish seller at a London market seems like an unlikely pop star. But the moment he starts to sing his "One Pound Fish Song", he is suddenly surrounded by a sea of fans.
Rome, Nov 20 (IANS) The world rice production in 2013 is expected to outpace consumption, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS) Thanks to the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka has been listed one of the world's top five emerging travel destinations.
Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka has been listed among the five new emerging travel destinations by the World Travel Market's industry report.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Saturday approved additional allocation of wheat and rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme, aimed to have a moderating influence on the prices of the commodities.
Beijing, Nov 4 (IANS) Economists quizzed for a survey have cautioned against external and policy risks that may ruin a widely expected pick-up in China's growth in the last quarter of 2012.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): The international crude oil prices for Indian Basket increased to US$107.65 per barrel on Tuesday.
Moscow, Oct 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government may set minimum prices for wines to compensate domestic winemakers for rising world prices due to poor grape harvests in Russia and Europe, according to a media report.
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) With the help of dozens of free mobile applications, teenagers can virtually light up and smoke away, say Australian researchers and warn it can encourage the real thing.
London, Oct 26 (ANI): Abbey Crouch has become the latest celebrity to try and copy Angelina Jolie's side-split look at this year's Oscars, as she showed up at the Lingerie London event on Wednesday night.
London, Oct 25 (ANI): Abbey Crouch has become the latest celebrity to try and copy Angelina Jolie's side-split look at this year's Oscars, as she showed up at the Lingerie London event on Wednesday night.
London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Support for Britain pulling out of the European Union is at its highest level in the last 30 years, with 51 percent saying that they would vote to leave, while just 34 percent said they would like to stay, according to a new poll.
Melbourne, October 16 (ANI): A University of Queensland scientist has discovered that much of the antioxidant compounds in fruits and vegetables are actually attached to the fibre in the pulpy parts of these foods.
London, Oct 15 (ANI): The new versions of the iPad mini, which are expected to be unveiled this month, could range anywhere from 320 dollars for a base model to 840 dollars for the fully loaded device, a report has claimed.
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Dairy giant Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) which is aiming to have a national footprint in the next two years, is eyeing the top position in the ice cream business within the next five years.
Washington, September 28 (ANI): Fruit flies are helping scientists in investigating the cure for obesity and diabetes.
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Wiping out early gains, a benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed 53 points lower Thursday. Oil and gas and IT stocks bore the brunt of selling.
San Francisco, Sep 27 (IANS) Google announced Wednesday that its online store for media and applications Google Play has hit 25 billion downloads.
London, Sept 27 (ANI): Watches are falling out of fashion, with a quarter of people preferring to use a mobile phone or computer to tell the time, a study has revealed.
Washington, September 22 (ANI): A diet rich in antioxidants, consisting mainly of fruits and vegetables, could significantly reduce the risk of heart attack in women, a new study has revealed.
Beijing, Sep 21 (IANS) About 10 percent of Chinese consumers now buy mobile phones online and their number is rising rapidly, a study has found.
Islamabad, Sept. 19 (ANI): Stating that his ministry had already warned of possible blasts in Karachi, Pakistan's Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said he feared similar acts of terrorism could take place in the city in the near future.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Generation-based incentives and depreciation allowance to incentivise generation of power from new and renewable sources will be at the top of the 12th Plan agenda (2012-17), New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said Thursday.
San Francisco, Sep 11 (IANS) Toys "R" Us, a leading toy retailer in the US, has unveiled its own tablet computer specifically designed for kids, intensifying the competition to win over young tablet users.
Islamabad, Sep 10 (IANS) A British woman of Pakistani origin has been kidnapped in Lahore city, police said Sunday night.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As parliament was disrupted for the 12th successive day Thursday over allocation of coal blocks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought an answer from the government as to why there was no probe ordered in the money trail in the faulty allotments.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As parliament was disrupted for the 12th successive day Thursday over allocation of coal blocks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought an answer from the government as to why there was no probe ordered in the money trail in the faulty allotments.
Nairobi, Sep 6 (IANS) Kenya's central bank CBK has slashed benchmark lending rate by 350 basis points to 13.0 percent from the previous 16.5 percent to allow more borrowing from banks.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27 (ANI): Malaysia has been declared a top tourist spot for Muslims, according to an independent study.
London, August 23 (ANI): A cup of tea with a cucumber sandwich tops the list of best foods to have during hot weather, researchers say.
Washington, August 11 (ANI): A developmental geneticist has used a common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) to probe the question as to why the propagation of every animal on the planet is the result of sexual activity between males and females of a given species.
Washington, August 9 (ANI): Manipulating a group of hormone-producing cells in the brain can control blood sugar levels in the body, a new study has revealed.
London, Aug.7 (ANI): Cambridge University students have been warned against wearing academic gowns or dinner party dresses if they go into the city for drinking, or they could be attacked by locals.
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Thousands of skeletons found in a mass grave in London were of people who died due to climatic changes after a 13th century volcanic eruption, according to archaeologists.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The business dynamics of Indian men's apparel industry have witnessed key changes due to the influx of international players. Yet, the increased competition has seen Indian brands holding their own against international labels.
London, August 4 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez's relationship with Casper Smart is said to be on the rocks, as she is reportedly losing patience with him.
Beijing, July 25 (IANS) Thieves in China got away with peaches worth 100,000 yuan ($15,700) that were grown scientifically at a research institute.
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed 40 points up Tuesday in choppy trade in the absence of any domestic or overseas trigger. Scrips of FMCG, consumer durables and oil and gas sectors were the major gainers.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (IANS) Muslims in Kerala began their Ramadan fast after prayers early Saturday morning.
Nairobi, July 6 (IANS) Kenya's Central Bank (CBK) has reduced its interest benchmark rate (CB Rate) to 16.5 percent from 18 percent to bring inflation towards the medium-term target and sustain general price stability, reported Xinhua.
Beijing, July 4 (IANS) While stealing peaches from an agricultural institute, three jobless men may have never thought that they were actually taking away the fruit of decade-long reseach of scientists. For them, it was about just another fruit.
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Spelling cheers for the liquor industry, a top industry group said Wednesday the sales of imported spirits, including the duty-free segment, are expected to exceed five million cases or 550 lakh litres by 2015.
Washington, July 3 (ANI): A new study by Indian origin researchers has argued that simply restricting nutrients without physical activity may not be beneficial in humans.
Mendoza (Argentina), June 30 (IANS) China and South American trading bloc Mercosur pledged here to further promote economic cooperation and lift bilateral trade to $200 billion in 2016.
Toronto, June 27 (ANI): With the 40-day "quiet period," ending, under which underwriters of an initial public offering are barred from publishing research opinions on the stock, the 30-plus investment banks that were in the underwriting syndicate for the 16 billion dollar Facebook's IPO may benefit the firm after analyzing the reasons behind the firm's bungled flotation.
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets rallied in the last hour of trade Thursday to close above the 17,000-mark. The rebound was mainly due to good buying in banking, realty and capital goods stocks.
Washington, june 17 (ANI): Heavily Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian may be days away from giving birth to her second child but she is not letting that slow her down.
London, June 3 (ANI): Victoria Beckham, who is currently residing in Los Angeles with her family, has revealed that she is proud of her British roots.
Yangon, May 31 (IANS) It's a mix of the old and the new, of wide expanses and quaint tree-lined avenues, of lofty buildings and ancient gold pagodas glinting in the sun. Myanmar's new capital Nay Pyi Taw and its old one Yangon, which Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited this week, are an enchanting study in contrasts. Some vignettes:
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Indian rupee hit a record closing low of 56.23 against dollar Wednesday due to increased demand for the American currency by importers for month-end payments and weakness in the euro.
Kuala Lampur, May 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Malaysia's central bank announced on Wednesday the introduction of a new Islamic monetary instrument, Collateralized Murabahah.
Moscow, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia, a country of vodka drinkers, will increase the minimum price of the drink by around 30 percent this year.
London, May 25 (ANI): A low-fat vegan diet known as the 80/10/10 has become popular among Olympic heroes and hopefuls.
New York, May 23 (ANI): Morgan Stanley, the lead investment bank in Facebook's troubled initial public offering, has confirmed to compensate retail investors, who overpaid when they bought stock in the social network site's flotation.
Shimla, May 23 (IANS) The rupee's continued slide against the dollar is "a serious concern", Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Wednesday.
New York, May 23 (ANI): 90 million houses around the world will have some form of home automation system in place by 2017, a study revealed.
London, May 21 (ANI): Many fruit drinks contain a high level of acid that could decompose teeth enamel, a new study has revealed.
London, May 21 (ANI): David Cameron, who seems to have been stung by the revelations in his new biography claiming that he is worthy of winning an Olympic gold medal for "chillaxing", has insisted that he was "completely dedicated" to the job of Prime Minister.
london, May 20 (IANS) Many parents are unwittingly egging on their kids to drink smoothies and juices, blissfully unaware that a combination of high acid levels and sugar can erode their teeth.
