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Everything you need to know about Odhav Industrial Estate: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Odhav Industrial Estate: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Two arrested for duping firm

June 16, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Two businessmen were arrested from Maharashtra for allegedly duping a financial corporation of Rs.5 crore, police said here Sunday.

NDMC launches brochure about the conversion schemes

June 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM

tanding Committee Chairman in North Delhi Municipal Corporation, Ramkishan Singhal released a brochure about the Scheme of Conversion from Licence to Leasehold and Leasehold to Freehold of commercial units transferred from GOI to erstwhile MCD

Mukherjee to inaugurate renovated Rashtrapati Bhavan shopping complex

June 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate a renovated shopping complex in Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

ONGC deciding whether to bid for HPL stake: Vasudeva

May 17, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) State-owned energy major ONGC Friday said it is at present "examining" whether to bid for cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) as the West Bengal government has recently invited expressions of interest for selling its stake in the beleaguered firm.

CISF trainees asked to be prepared for new challenges

May 17, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home R. P. N. Singh Friday called upon trainee CISF officers at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) here to prepare themselves effectively to meet the emerging challenges posed by the new forms of terrorism and militancy.

Math models will disrupt, detect terror networks: Study

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A mathematical model can disrupt flow of information in a terrorist organization using minimal resources, a new research has revealed.

Carbon emissions 'rapidly acidifying' Arctic Ocean

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Global warming is making the Arctic Ocean acidic, according to a new report by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP).

Wall Street rally sends S andP to record high and Nasdaq to 12.5-year high

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with the S andP 500 closing at a record high and the Nasdaq ending at a high not seen November 2000, boosted by upbeat housing data and climbing tech shares.

Chinese firms struggle to recover confidence

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Beijing, April 15 (IANS) Chinese companies were struggling to recover their confidence in the first quarter of this year amid a slowdown in economic growth, according to an index released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Monday.

India's industrial output rises 0.6 percent in February

April 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.

India's industrial output rises 0.6 percent in February

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February as against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.

Woman killed in Delhi Metro station shootout

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was killed Tuesday and her father critically injured after her husband allegedly shot at them in the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi Tuesday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official said.

115 kg banned drug seized from two at Delhi airport

March 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Two people from Mizoram were arrested from Delhi airport for carrying 115 kg tablets of contraband drug pseudoephedrine worth nearly Rs.1.2 crore, said police Tuesday.

Dikshit inaugurates Delhi Emporium

March 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday inaugurated the refurbished Delhi Emporium here.

Budget highlights 7

February 28, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Capital infusion of Rs.12,570 crore in 13 public sector banks during 2012-13; another Rs.14,000 crore for capital infusion in 2013-14 to meet Basel-3 norms

Parrikar like Yeddyurappa in nepotism, says Congress

February 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Panaji, Feb 27 (IANS) Goa's opposition Congress party Wednesday accused Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar of nepotism in allotting an industrial plot to his son and compared him with former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yedyurappa of the BJP.

Modern diet altered oral bacteria

February 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, February 18 (ANI): DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the dramatic changes in human diet and health from the Neolithic Age to the modern day.

Suzuki to resume production in Myanmar

February 6, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Yangon, Feb 6 (IANS) Japanese car-maker Suzuki Motor Corp. will resume manufacturing of vehicles and spare parts in Myanmar after production was halted in 2010, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

Dow Jones closes above 14,000 for first time since October 2007

February 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New York, Feb. 2 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks surged Friday on generally positive economic data, gaining for a fifth straight week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 14,000, not seen since Oct.12, 2007.

British GDP shrank in Q4 of 2012

January 26, 2013 at 9:44 AM

London, Jan 26 (IANS/EFE) Britain's economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to gross domestic product figures released Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

Kidnapped Pakistani man rescued, 12 held

January 7, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Police in northwest Pakistan's Peshawar city Monday rescued a man who was abducted a few days ago and arrested 12 people for their alleged involvement in the crime.

Supreme Court continued its judicial activism (2012 in Retrospect)

December 30, 2012 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) From ruling that sleep was a fundamental right to urging the government to phase out the Haj subsidy in 10 years, to nixing guidelines on media reporting, the Supreme Court continued its judicial activism during 2012.

China's industrial profits continue to pick up

December 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Beijing, Dec 27 (IANS) Industrial profits maintained a strong growth momentum in China in November, giving weight to signs that the world's second-largest economy is recovering.

Haryana's Manesar to emerge as major industrial hub: Assocham

December 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 14 (IANS) Manesar will emerge as a major industrial hub for investors in northern India and is likely to attract over Rs.100,000-crore investment and generate about 150,00,00 skilled and unskilled jobs by 2020, industry body Assocham said Friday.

Sahara gets major relief from the Supreme Court

December 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM

The Apex Court provided a major relief to the two real estate companies of Sahara Group and asked the market regulator SEBI to accept their pay order of Rs. 5,120 Crore as part payment of the investor's money they had collected through optionally fully convertible debentures.

SC provides breather to Sahara

December 5, 2012 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) In a major relief to Sahara Group's two real estate companies, the Supreme Court Wednesday asked market regulator SEBI to accept their pay order of Rs.5,120 crore as part payment of the investors' money they had collected through optionally fully-convertible debentures (OFCD).

Fish ear bones can reveal past climates

December 4, 2012 at 9:24 AM

Sydney, Dec 4 (IANS) Fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to climate change impact in aquatic environments, says a latest finding.

Industrial production rises 6.5 percent in October

November 30, 2012 at 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 6.5 percent in October, on account of double-digit growth in production of petroleum refinery products and of the coal sector, government data showed Friday.

Soon, digital teabags to brew drinks in 2 minutes

November 27, 2012 at 1:34 PM

London, Nov. 27 (ANI): The company that introduced the world to first round teabags has now developed Te, a pod-based tea maker prototype, which will reduce time to brew the drink from the traditional 4 minutes to 2.

Delhi's Rs.1,800 crore industrial park delayed

November 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Delhi government's ambitious Knowledge?Based Industrial Park, which would have a capacity of creating 100,000 skilled jobs in the capital, has been delayed by a year for lack of clearance from the Fire Department, a government official said.

Industrial production declines 0.4 percent in September

November 12, 2012 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's industrial output contracted 0.4 percent in September, dragged down by deceleration in production in manufacturing, capital and consumer durables sectors, government data showed Monday.

'Gangnam Style' dancing robot wins Chinese competition

November 3, 2012 at 3:43 PM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): A robot programmed to dance to the tune of South Korean rapper Psy's viral hit 'Gangnam Style' has been crowned a competition winner in China.

Walt Disney buys Lucasfilm for $4bn, targets to make 7th film in Star Wars series

October 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM

London, Oct. 31 (ANI): Hollywood film giant Walt Disney has agreed to pay veteran film maker George Lucas 4.05 billion dollars to acquire the company behind the Star Wars franchise and make the seventh film in the series.

Authorities in Ganderbal set up vocational training centres to empower women

October 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Ganderbal (J-K), Oct.30 (ANI): Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal District have set up vocational training centres for girls with an aim to empower them and help them to become self-reliant.

Seher, Canada HC host photography exhibition 'Autumn Sonata' in Delhi

October 30, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 30 (ANI): The NGO, Seher, which literally means 'Breaking of the Dawn' and is synonymous with thoughtful and imaginative initiatives in the sphere of painting, sculpture, theatre, dance, music, literature and cinema, and the Canadian high commission, are jointly hosting "Autumn Sonata", a six-day photography exhibition by Tarun Mathur, here.

Uttarakhand Govt. not taking fertile farm land for industrial development: Bahuguna

October 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Dehradun, Oct. 24 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Government is not taking possession of fertile agricultural land for the purpose of industrial development, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said on Wednesday, and added that only unused land was being targetted for the latter.

China's GDP slows

October 18, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Beijing, Oct 18 (IANS) China's economy grew 7.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2012, slower from 7.6 percent in the second quarter and 8.1 percent in the first, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced Thursday.

'Faba beans can beat cancers'

October 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Sydney, Oct 14 (IANS) Faba beans have potent antioxidant properties that could beat cancer and hypertension besides helping you stay in shape, according to an Australian research which yielded an insight into the mechanism that inhibited the cancer cell multiplication.

Bids for Lucknow IT park submitted

October 10, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday shortlisted three developers to submit bids by Nov 5 for setting up an IT Park here.

2 dead, 7 injured in S China chemical plant blast

September 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Beijing, Sept. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Two workers were killed and another seven injured on Thursday in a chemical plant explosion in south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, police said.

UP to expedite implementation of new industrial policy

September 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has directed various departments to expedite the implementation of the new industrial policy.

Apple's iconic designs 'inspired by simplicity' of German firm Braun's products?

September 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Sept 10 (ANI): Iconic designs of Apple products were apparently inspired by products of a German consumer goods manufacturer, Braun, in the 1950s and 1960s, a report has claimed.

Bosses urged to tame rude Facebook users

September 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Washington, September 4 (ANI): Bosses are obligated to discipline workers who post insulting messages on Facebook, an Australian labour conference has been told.

India, China to discuss market access in IT today

August 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): India is likely to raise issues related to market access in IT and agricultural products during the 9th session of India-China Joint Economic Group (JEG) here on Monday.

Saudi Arabia planning women-only city to boost female workforce

August 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM

London, August 12 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new city exclusively for women in a bid to combine Sharia law and career minded females, pursuing work.

Light and sound show to restart in Lucknow

August 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) The sound and light show at the British-era Residency, which was stopped a few years ago, is set to resume again here.

Industrial output rises in May but recovery probability low

July 12, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi/Chennai, July 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.4 percent in May as against 0.9 percent contraction in the previous month, led by rebound in manufacturing and electricity production, government data showed Thursday. Analysts, however, warned that the probability of industrial recovery in the short term is low.

New glass coating makes you feel as if window is permanently open

July 4, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Fraunhofer researchers working with industry partners have developed a coating for panes of glass that lets through more light.

New graph shows economic history of world since Jesus

June 24, 2012 at 9:07 PM

London, June 24 (ANI): Investment bank JP Morgan has released a chart that shows the entire economic history of the world's most powerful countries over the past 2,000 years.

Industrial scientists turn to 'greening' of jeans

June 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Berne, June 20 (IANS) Producing a single pair of jeans requires more than 2,500 gallons of water, nearly a pound of chemicals and vast amounts of energy, it is estimated.

FM disappointed over April's IIP data; expressed need to take measures

June 12, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Expressing disappointment over today's released IIP (Index of Industrial Production) data that showed meager output growth of 0.1% in April, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said that the government was committed to kickstarting the economy and boosting investor sentiment.................

Argentina sees wind energy projects creating 10,000 jobs

June 11, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Buenos Aires, June 11 (IANS/EFE) The government is working with the private sector to develop wind energy projects in Argentina under a plan that could create 10,000 jobs and produce 1,000 MW of electricity within eight years, the industry ministry said.

President Patil felicitates Roshni logo contest winner (With image)

June 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Tuesday felicitated Robin Singh, a class 9 student of a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jammu and Kashmir who won a contest for designing a logo for the Roshni green initiative of the President's Estate.

'Tamil Nadu will send police to protect Mullaperiyar'

May 27, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Sunday the Tamil Nadu Police would be sent to protect the Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's green initiative to get new logo

May 27, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhavan's sustainability initiative, Roshni Prachodaya Society (Roshni), will get a new logo Wednesday with President Pratibha Patil picking the winner from 3,276 entries submitted by schoolchildren across India, it was announced Sunday.

Transformers' high-tech ride in theme park 'unlike anything ever seen'

May 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): The latest attraction in Universal Studios Hollywood theme park is 'Trans-formers: The Ride - 3D', and one of the highlights is a chance to take a photo with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the heroes of the toy, television and film lines.

Global warming intensifying water cycle

May 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Australian scientists have detected changing patterns of salinity in the global ocean during the past 50 years, marking a clear fingerprint of climate change.

BOC India's three plants in advanced stages of commissioning

May 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Industrial gas manufacturer BOC India, a member of the Germany-based the Linde Group, Thursday said its three plants at Jamshedpur, Taloja and Rourkela are in the advanced stage of commissioning.

100k pounds whiskey launched to mark Queen's Diamond Jubilee

May 15, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): A rare bottle of whisky blended particularly to mark the diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, went on display on Monday with a price tag of whopping 100,000 pounds.

IIP data suggests slowdown: RBI

May 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) The 3.5 percent contraction in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data for March indicates that there is "a sort of slowdown, which is a concern", Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn said Friday.

US gas pipeline firms currently under major cyber attack: Report

May 7, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Computer networks belonging to American Natural Gas Pipeline companies are currently under a major cyber attack, according to alerts issued by the US Department of Homeland Security.

Thousands evacuated after deadly explosion in Thai industrial park

May 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Bangkok, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Thousands of people were evacuated after explosions and fire tear through a factory of an industrial park in east Thailand's Rayong Province Saturday afternoon, killing at least 12 people.

Burberry sued for using Bogart's 'Casablanca' image on Facebook timeline

May 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): The estate of Humphrey Bogart has sued British-based clothes company 'Burberry' over the use of the Hollywood icon's name in what it alleges was an advertising campaign.

History of Organic Farming

April 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Organic farming is not a new concept of cultivation but has been practiced since ancient times in India and central Europe. Organic farming is the most original form of agriculture and has been in practice from the pre historic times. Though, during the Industrial revolution, the use of inorganic methods were introduced extensively but these methods mere not that developed and had serious side effects.

Plea questions reporters' right to access court proceedings

April 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An NGO Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the media does not have a fundamental right to access courts and report their proceedings.

Videograph court proceedings to ensure accurate reporting: Prashant Bhushan

April 22, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Eminent lawyer Prashant Bhushan has told the Supreme Court that to ensure fair and accurate reporting, proceedings of the Supreme Court and of the high courts should be videographed and made publicly available, as is done for parliament.

Reliance writes off 90 percent investments in Deccan 360

April 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Reliance Industries' subsidiary Reliance Industrial and Investments Holding Friday said it has written off 90 percent of investments in aviation cargo and logistics company Deccan 360.

Curb reporting on police probes, apex court urged

April 19, 2012 at 11:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan government Thursday pleaded before the Supreme Court for restraining the media from reporting on matters related to police probes in criminal cases for protecting the rights of the accused.

Curb reporting on police probes, apex court urged

April 19, 2012 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan government Thursday pleaded before the Supreme Court for restraining the media from reporting on matters related to police probes in criminal cases for protecting the rights of the accused.

Newspaper society opposes fresh norms on court reporting

April 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Indian Newspapers Society (INS) Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there was no need for any "further or fresh guidelines" on regulating media reporting on sub-judice matters and any violation of an accused's right to free and fair trial by reporting could be addressed through the existing laws.

'Right to fair trial can't overshadow freedom of speech'

April 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A person's right to free and fair trial enjoys no primacy over the right to freedom of speech and expression of the media, senior counsel Ram Jethmalani told the Supreme Court Tuesday.

'Right to fair trial can't overshadow freedom of speech'

April 17, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A person's right to free and fair trial enjoys no primacy over the right to freedom of speech and expression of the media, senior counsel Ram Jethmalani told the Supreme Court Tuesday.

PM to consult senior ministers over introducing FDI in domestic aviation

April 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is likely to consult senior ministers of his cabinet on ways to build a consensus on the contentious issue of allowing foreign airlines to invest in domestic carriers.

Industrial output grows 4.1 percent; rate cut possible

April 12, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew at a lower-than-expected 4.1 percent in February owing to sluggish performance of the mining and manufacturing sector, fuelling calls of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India for the first time in three years.

Dubai to host global investors meet

April 12, 2012 at 4:43 AM

Dubai, April 12 (IANS) Dubai will host an international investment meet next month to help connect foreign investors seeking new destinations with fast growing economies.

India eases overseas investment norms for commodity exchanges

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) can now invest up to 23 percent in Indian commodity exchanges without government approval, the commerce and industry ministry said Tuesday.

'Apex court can't regulate reporting of cases'

April 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court is not empowered to frame guidelines on media reporting of cases and anyone fearing denial of a fair trial due to news coverage of the proceedings could move a petition to seek preventive relief, a senior lawyer contended Tuesday.

Imogen Thomas to play herself in Manchester drama 'Shameless'

April 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Imogen Thomas has landed her first acting role in Manchester drama 'Shameless', where she will play herself.

Argentine province to produce Viagra for free distribution

March 23, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Buenos Aires, March 23 (IANS/EFE) The government of the central Argentine province of Santa Fe will manufacture the drug sildenafil, better known under the brandname Viagra, and will distribute it free to males with erectile dysfunction.

Budget 2012-13 reveals that Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get 4.5 billion dollars from Japan

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar.16 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday revealed that Japan has agreed to provide an additional 4.5 billion dollars to India for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.

Budget 2012-13 reveals that Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get 4.5 billion dollars from Japan

March 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Mar.16 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday revealed that Japan has agreed to provide an additional 4.5 billion dollars to India for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.

MJ's estate suing former manager for conning popstar of millions

February 19, 2012 at 7:48 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Michael Jackson's estate is suing the popstar's former manager for ripping the singer off millions of dollars.

MJ's estate suing former manager for conning popstar of millions

February 19, 2012 at 1:15 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Michael Jackson's estate is suing the popstar's former manager for ripping the singer off millions of dollars.

Montek Singh predicts dip in industrial production in Q3

February 10, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, on Friday predicted a dip in industrial production in the third quarter.

NEOShield to protect Earth from big asteroid or comet

January 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): A new international project called NEOShield is set to assess the threat posed by Near Earth Objects (NEO) and look at the best possible solutions for dealing with a big asteroid or comet on a collision path with our planet.

PM urges Indian media to exercise self-regulation to combat perversions like paid news

January 19, 2012 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Stating that the prevalence of the practice of 'paid news' exposed recently has come as a shock to all right-thinking people, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday urged the Indian media to come together to exercise a degree of self-regulation to combat perversions like paid news.

Chinese firm Foxconn to employ one million robot workers to end employee suicides

January 14, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Beijing, Jan 14(ANI): Chinese technology firm Foxconn has reportedly confirmed that it will employ a million robots over the next three years to replace human labour.

Chinese firm Foxconn to employ one million robot workers to end employee suicides

January 14, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Beijing, Jan 14(ANI): Chinese technology firm Foxconn has reportedly confirmed that it will employ a million robots over the next three years to replace human labour.

Horse fly with glamorous abdomen named in honour of Beyonce

January 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Melbourne, Jan 13 (ANI): A new species of Queensland horse fly has been named after Beyonce due to its glamorous lower abdomen.

Industrial growth in India rises to 5.9 percent in Nov 2011

January 12, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): After registering a revival in the manufacturing output, the industrial production in the country grew by 5.9 percent in November, 2011.

Inflation to be moderate in coming months, says Pranab Mukherjee

January 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said he is confident that moderation in inflation would continue in the coming months, though softening in the prices of manufactured goods, despite the rapid decline in non-food primary inflation, may be more gradual.

Power can make people feel physically taller

January 10, 2012 at 6:35 PM

London, Jan 10 (ANI): A new research has corroborated that there is a relationship between feelings of power and our perception of our own height.

CEPA will further deepen economic engagement between India, Japan: Anand Sharma

December 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Asserting that Japan is an invaluable and strategic partner in the process of India's development, Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday expressed hope that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will further deepen economic engagement in terms of trade in goods, services, and investment; contributing immensely to mutual prosperity.

CII warns plunging industrial production index can hit growth, employment in India

December 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12(ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called on the government to undertake measures to improve business sentiment in the wake of 5.1 percent decline in India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in October.

UK Queen buys new 500,000 pounds horse despite facing pay freeze till 2015

December 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

London, Dec 5 (ANI): The British Queen has splashed out 500,000 pounds on a horse, despite facing a freeze to her income until 2015 as part of austerity measures imposed in a shake up of the royal finances.

Global warming due to carbon dioxide emissions may not lead to 'draconian' temperature rise

November 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM

Washington, Nov 25(ANI): Global warming due to doubling of carbon dioxide emissions may be less severe than predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2007, a new study has suggested.

Prosecutors want Murray to pay more than $100m to MJ's kids

November 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Conrad Murray should be ordered to pay Michael Jackson's children more than 100 million dollars for their loss, prosecutors in the manslaughter case asked a judge.

MJ's deathbed pulled from auction

November 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): The bed Michael Jackson died has been pulled from sale at the request of the Jackson Estate.

MJ's estate asks MSNBC to cancel airing of Dr. Conrad Murray documentary

November 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Michael Jackson's family is asking MSNBC to cancel a tell-all documentary called "Michael Jackson and the Doctor: A Fatal Friendship" that it made with the cooperation of Dr. Conrad Murray during his involuntary manslaughter trial.

After Tirupati, Shimla selected for eco-city of India

November 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

Shimla, Nov 7 (ANI): The United Nation's Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has selected the hill town of Shimla for eco-labelling of hotels.