Information System Management

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Information system management is the management discipline that concerns the management and administration of information technology and information system. Information technology is the driving force in the business process across the industries and in conformity with its key status the management and administration of the various functions of information sharing and technological platforms is extremely crucial to the development and sustenance of business process across the IT and other industries and this role of information technology in determining the business process outcome is the main factor behind its becoming as one of the most popular as well as relevant management disciplines that is generating one of the highest number of employment for the skilled knowledge and technological workers.

Centre extends RTI e-filing facility to MHA, Agriculture Ministry

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): In a step towards enhancing transparency, the Central Governmnet has extended the facility of e-filing of RTI applications to ministries of Home Affairs and Agriculture.

Goa's land record software wins international award

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Panaji, May 21 (IANS) A land record portal developed by the Goa government has won an international award for making e-governance concepts people-friendly and accessible, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Tuesday.

Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel commissioned

May 21, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Tuticorin, May 21 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Vaibhav, the third in the series of 90-meter-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) was commissioned Tuesday at Tuticorin by Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, the director general of the force.

Charlie Sheen and I actually enjoy hanging out, says Denise Richards

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Charlie Sheen's former wife Denise Richards has revealed that the duo enjoys spending time out together.

India invited as partner country for Cairo film fest

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A Cairo International Film Festival representative has invited India as a partner country for the movie extravaganza, to be held in November.

'Online system for single-window clearance ready in three months'

May 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An online mechanism, which will provide single-window clearance to foreign filmmakers keen to shoot in India, will be ready in three months, Information & Broadcasting Secretary Uday Kumar Varma said at the India Pavilion at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival.

Chiranjeevi offers wide opportunities to foreign film producers in India

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Asserting that India is a complete film making destination Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has offered wide opportunities to foreign film producers in the country.

CAG writing fiction, throwing up mystical numbers: Tewari

May 20, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A day before CAG Vinod Rai demits office, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Monday accused him of "fiction writing" on some figures of alleged corruption, saying that the country's top auditor had done the greatest disservice to the nation by tossing "mystical numbers".

GPS mandatory for Gurgaon company vehicles

May 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Gurgaon, May 20 (IANS) Vehicles used by companies in Gurgaon to ferry female employees will have to be equipped with GPS within a month.

Commonly used catheters double blood clot risk in ICU and cancer patients

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Compared to other central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally inserted central catheters (known as PICCs) -- an often preferred route for delivery of IV medications-more than double the risk of dangerous blood clots - especially among patients who are critically ill or who have cancer.

Chiranjeevi to inaugurate incredible India exhibition at Cannes today

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Paris, May 20 (ANI): To promote India as a " Filming Destination", Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi will inaugurate incredible India exhibition at the 66th Cannes film festival in France today.

45th Session of Indian Labour Conference concludes

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): The 45th Session of the Indian Labour Conference concluded in New Delhi with a resolve to provide universal social security coverage and assured pension to the entire working population.

Put baby on back to sleep and on stomach to play

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A pediatrician has said that if infants don't spend time on their stomach, it will be much harder for them to push on their arms, which will not only delay rolling over but may also flatten the back portion of their skull.

Congress says Food Security Bill would have immensely benefited the poor

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Bhubaneshwar , May 18 (ANI): The Information and Broadcasting Minister , Manish Tewari, has blamed the opposition for the Governments inability to pass the Food Security Bill, which would have helped the country's poor. He was speaking during his visit to Odisha.

GPS system can accurately predict post-quake tsunami within 3 mins

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): By using global positioning systems (GPS) to measure ground deformation caused by a large underwater earthquake, researchers have shown that they can provide accurate warning of the resulting tsunami in just a few minutes after the earthquake onset.

Act on Cauvery Tribunal's final award, Jayalalithaa urges PM

May 17, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday urged the prime minister to order the implementation of the final award of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

GoM will work towards giving functional autonomy to CBI: Chidambaram

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said that the Group of Ministers (GoM) formed by the government will work towards giving functional autonomy to CBI, but at the same time asserted that accountability is important.

'Need to give priority to risk insurance in disaster management'

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) There is need to give priority to risk financing and risk insurance as part of disaster mitigation strategy, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vice chairman M. Shashidhar Reddy said Thursday, calling for a standard insurance policy covering major hazards.

Reliance Capital profit surges 77 percent in 2012-13

May 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Reliance Capital Thursday said its net profit surged by 77 percent to Rs.812 crore ($149 million) in the financial year ended March 31, 2013.

Pakistan interim PM promises timely transition to new govt.

May 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, on Thursday promised to transfer power to the incoming government on time.

It will take two months to lift ban on India: Sports minister

May 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India's sports minister Jitendra Singh Thursday said a roadmap has been finalised with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and it will take another one or two months to get the ban lifted from India.

Pakistan interim PM vows on-time transition to new government

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (IANS) Pakistan's interim Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Thursday promised to transfer power to the incoming government on time.

Pakistan may face international travel ban following measles outbreak

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): Pakistan may face an international travel ban, including a possible ban on Hajj travel by Saudi Arabia, due to its failure to control a measles outbreak.

India, Azerbaijan sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in crminal matters.

Cyclone kills seven in Sri Lanka

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Colombo, May 15 (IANS) At least seven people have been killed by stormy weather that has affected over 7,000 people in Sri Lanka, authorities said Wednesday.

China has world's largest new media market

May 15, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Beijing, May 15 (IANS) China has the world's largest new media market, highlighted by the country's growing Internet penetration and a vibrant range of new media applications.

Pak I and B ministry expresses concern over expulsion of NYT bureau chief

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) of Pakistan has expressed concerns over the failure of the interior ministry to seek its endorsement while issuing visas to foreign journalists, granting extensions to them and cancelling them.

Passenger car drivers likelier to die in crashes with SUVs

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Apart from price and fuel efficiency, car safety ratings are one of the things that consumers rely on when buying an automobile.

Syria undecided on international peace conference

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Damascus's participation in an international conference between representatives of both sides in the Syrian conflict depends on "details and developments" and it will not be a party to any act that would harm national sovereignty, Syria's state news agency SANA reported.

Accenture to help Odisha in mobile governance

May 14, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) Accenture Services will develop five mobile governance applications for Odisha, an official said Tuesday.

GoM on CBI autonomy set up

May 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government Tuesday constituted a group of ministers (GoM) to consider autonomy of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the wake of Supreme Court's scathing observations concerning the probe agency.

UPA ad campaign not with eye to 2014: Tewari

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Tuesday denied the publicity campaign launched by his ministry detailing development initiatives of the UPA government was with an eye to next year's general elections.

Procure relief material, equipment in advance to increase capacity to deal with natural disasters:

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Central Government has asked the states to procure relief materials and equipment in advance to increase their capacities to deal with natural disasters effectively.

Kerala-based Telmoco launches Android tablet phone

May 14, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) Telmoco Development Labs Pvt. Ltd., Kerala's first incubated consumer electronics start-up based in Technopark here, has forayed into the retail segment with Attitude Next 6339 -- a seven-inch Android tablet phone.

Japan can help India in waste water management

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Tokyo, May 14 (ANI): A growing population combined with a huge demand of water for development purposes, has put excessive stress on available water resources in India.

China issues white paper on human rights

May 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Beijing, May 14 (IANS) The Chinese government Tuesday released a white paper detailing the progress made in human rights in 2012, stressing its achievements in improving living standards and increasing room for citizens to express their opinions.

Pakistani ambassador to US resigns after election defeat

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Islamabad, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Sherry Rehman, has resigned after her Pakistan Peoples Party faced defeat in general elections, state media reported Tuesday.

Manish Tewari presents "Glimpses of the India Story"

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has unveiled a multi-media initiative that captures the journey of development in the last nine years across various sectors through the programmes and policies of the Government.

Indian American surgeon to discuss 'Obamacare' impact on India

May 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Boston, May 14 (IANS) Noted Indian American surgeon Mukesh Hariawala will discuss the business implications of President Barack Obama's second term on the Indian healthcare system at a leadership conclave in Mumbai in June.

Home Ministry to host annual conference on disaster management

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here today to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon and to discuss other disaster management related issues.

Now, a multi-media catalogue on India's development

May 13, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government Monday came out with a multi-media catalogue of India's development in the last nine years.

Disaster management during monsoon, conference in Delhi tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here tomorrow to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon.

Long way to go for proper disaster mitigation, says PM

May 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India has made encouraging progress in recent years to put in place mechanisms for disaster prevention and mitigation, but there is still a long way to go and local communities must be involved in the effort, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Workplace stress heightens diabetes risk

May 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Tel Aviv, May 13 (IANS) Scientists in Israel have linked development of diabetes to stress at the workplace, made worse by low social support.

SAIL MT admit card 2013 download date delayed

May 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

According to the latest notification published on the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)'s official website, online download of the SAIL MT admit card 2013 has been delayed and the candidates can now download the online SAIL MT recruitment admit card 2013 from 28th June, 2013. Earlier, the date for SAIL MT Admit card 2013 download was May 13.

Syria denies involvement in Turkish border town blasts

May 13, 2013 at 3:10 AM

Damascus, May 13 (IANS) The Bashar al-Assad-led Syrian government has denied Turkey's accusations of Damascus being behind Saturday's deadly explosions in a Turkish border town.

Food and exercise tips for summer slim down

May 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) exercise and nutrition experts have offered tips for those in search of a summer slim down.

'Our priorities for innovation should be conditioned by our socio-economic realities': Mukherjee

May 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said India has to unleash its innovation potential to increase capacity, productivity, efficiency and inclusive growth in a globally competitive world.

Pakistanis begin to vote in one-day general elections

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Beijing, May 11 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistanis began voting on Saturday morning in a one-day general election to elect a new government for the next five years with hopes of a positive change and end to the years of terrorism in the country.

Pran conferred Phalke Award at home

May 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) In a rare gesture, union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari specially flew down to Mumbai to present the prestigious 44th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement to veteran character actor Pran Kishan Sikand, famous as Pran.

New cooling cap helps prevent chemotherapy hair loss

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A new scalp-cooling system is being rolled out in parts of London to help chemotherapy patients prevent hair loss during therapy.

Manish Tewari presents Dadasaheb Phalke award to veteran actor Pran

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari presented the Dadasaheb Phalke award to veteran actor Pran at his Mumbai residence this afternoon.

Dead stars give a glimpse of what the Sun will look in future

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Scientists have studied two dead stars, which they say are giving us a glimpse as to how our Solar System might look like a few billion years from now.

Stressful work conditions can up diabetes risk

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Work conditions can predict development of diabetes in healthy employees, a new study has found.

Dennis Rodman to celebrate 52nd b'day in strip club

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New York, May 09 (ANI): Dennis Rodman will be celebrating his 52nd birthday this month surrounded by topless ladies.

Lin Dan gets World Championships wildcard

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (IANS) Four-time champion Lin Dan of China will defend his World Championship title in August, courtesy a wildcard given by the the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thursday.

Snowstorms on Mars may be predicted weeks in advance

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Researchers say snowstorms lashing down at the northern hemisphere of Mars during the icy cold winters may be predicted several weeks in advance.

Ambala factory fire: Management cooperating with authorities

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi/Ambala, May 8 (ANI): The raging fire that engulfed a chemical factory in Ambala on Monday night has been brought under control, and the management has said that it is cooperating fully with the district authorities.

US gas exports a 'win-win' proposition: Indian envoy

May 8, 2013 at 9:28 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) India's ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked the US to start exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India and other energy scarce countries, calling it a 'win-win' opportunity.

Himachal seeks 5,000 direct-to-home TV sets

May 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Shimla, May 7 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has requested the central government to provide 5,000 direct-to-home (DTH) TV sets to the state, a statement said here Tuesday.

Congress says BJP stalling passage of Food Security, Land Acquisition Bills in Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other opposition parties of stalling the passage of key bills in Parliament, Congress Party spokesman Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday warned that any further delay could affect the socio-economic welfare of the people of the country.

Indian-origin Ivan Menezes named Diageo CEO

May 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM

London, May 7 (IANS) British liquor giant Diageo has appointed Indian-origin Ivan Menezes as its next chief executive officer.

Indian-origin Ivan Menezes named Diageo CEO

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

London, May 7 (IANS) British liquor giant Diageo has appointed Indian-origin Ivan Menezes as its next chief executive officer.

1960s US Navy training film shows how to succeed with brunettes

May 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): A US Navy training film produced in 1967 offers advice on how to succeed with brunettes.

IT researchers hack Google's Australian office building

May 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, May 7 (ANI): Google's Wharf 7 office in Sydney has stated that their building control system, which monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment, has been hacked by two IT security researchers.

Oz press slams 'dictatorial' Srinivasan as 'most destructive' figure in cricket

May 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): The Australian media has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary N. Srinivasan may be the most destructive figure of the game.

India to have five rocket launches, including Mars mission, in 2013

May 6, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) India's space agency is planning to have a total of five rocket launches in 2013 from its rocket launch pad at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, around 80 km from here. This will include a mission to Mars later this year.

Research backs laws that would make helmets necessary for bicyclists

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): The use of bicycle helmets should be required by law, a new study has suggested.

Israeli attack opens door to all eventualities: Syria

May 5, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Damascus, May 5 (IANS) The Israeli attack against positions of the Syrian army earlier in the day "opens the door widely before all eventualities", the Syrian government said Sunday.

Sunburn risks: Now get UV advisories from weather office

May 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) People in Delhi can soon find out the dose of ultraviolet (UV) rays they are exposed to every day and take necessary measures to prevent sunburn. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue UV rays advisories at 10 locations across the national capital.

Kids who live in 'walkable' neighborhoods less likely to be overweight

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Preschool children are less likely to be obese if they live in a neighborhood that is safe and within walking distance of parks and retail services, according to a new study.

Mukherjee calls on film industry to portray positive social values

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon the film industry to portray positive societal values through movies to build tolerant and harmonious India.

Centenary Award instituted for films, makers driving change

May 3, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Friday said the government has instituted a special "Centenary Award" to honour individuals or films which spark a "paradigm change".

'Use cinema to portray positive societal values for building a tolerant,harmonious India', says Muk

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday called upon the film industry to portray positive societal values through movies to build tolerant and harmonious India.

President releases stamps on 50 film personalities

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) At 60th National Film Awards ceremony here Friday, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday released postal stamps commemorating 50 iconic film personalities who brought changes in the Indian cinema.

First session of National Platform for Disaser Risk Reduction to be organised on May 13-14

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The first session of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) with the theme "Mainstreaming DRR in Development: From Risk to Resilience" will be held at New Delhi on May 13 and 14.

Unsafe abortions claim lives of 4,500 women per year

May 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As many of 4,500 deaths or eight percent of all maternal deaths occur due to unsafe abortions every year, parliament was told Friday.

Over 6,500 Indians in jails in 112 foreign countries

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Over 6,500 Indian nationals are jailed in foreign countries, with a majority of them in the Gulf countries of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, the answer to a Right to Information (RTI) application has revealed.

How grapes help reduce heart failure associated with hypertension

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by increasing the activity of several genes responsible for antioxidant defense in the heart tissue.

Ukraine is world's worst copyright offender: US report

May 3, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Moscow, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine has been designated the world's top violator of intellectual property rights in a new report by US Trade Representative (USTR). India and Pakistan are also in the list.

Political leaders express sorrow over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Political leaders cutting across party lines Thursday said they were deeply saddened by the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, asserting that it was the responsibility of Pakistan to ensure his safety.

XAT 2013 results declared; Download XAT 2013 score cards

May 2, 2013 at 3:51 PM

XAT 2013 results have been declared by XAT 2013 results declared by The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI). Candidates appeared for Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2013 can check their results and download their score cards by visiting the official website of XAT at: http://xatonline.net.in/

Jargons becoming annoying with office staff

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 2 (ANI): A new survey has found that management-speak and all-staff emails have become some of the biggest office bugbears.

Meteorites may provide clues for life on Mars

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A team of scientists has examined a meteorite that formed on Mars more than a billion years ago to determine if conditions were ever right on the red planet to sustain life.

Himachal to seek release of Rs.277 crore afforestation fund

May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Shimla, May 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has said the state government would seek early release of Rs.277 crore for afforestation, an official statement Wednesday said.

Steven Tyler dumped by manager?

May 1, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Aerosmith's frontman Steven Tyler has reportedly been dropped by his manager due to disagreement with the musician's lawyer over business affairs.

SC to examine validity of IT rules to make online censorship mandatory for portals

April 30, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the validity of Information Technology Rules making it mandatory for a website owner to screen content and exercise online censorship of contents posted on the portal.

Pakistani minister says Taliban sabotaging elections

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) Pakistan Information Minister Arif Nizami Monday accused the Taliban and other armed groups of sabotaging the upcoming parliamentary elections under a " very organised campaign".

'Taxpayer should be seen as an important partner in generating revenue': Mukherjee

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the taxpayer should be seen as an important partner in generating revenue for all our national endeavours.

Cash for weight loss works better when based on group performance

April 29, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Cash rewards for healthier habits may work, if you add on one more condition - peer pressure, according to a new study.

Syria calls US, UK chemical arms claims 'barefaced lie'

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Johannesburg, Apr. 28 (ANI): Syria has dismissed as a "barefaced lie" American and British claims it may have used chemical arms, as staunch ally Russia warned against using such fears to intervene militarily in the strife-torn country.

'Teachers' training has almost collapsed'

April 28, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A shortage of nearly a million teachers is affecting implementation of the Right to Education Act in India. Compounding this is the lack of government-run training institutes which forces aspirants to go to private insitutions, with the result that just a fraction manage to clear the eligibility test.

Former Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda in India

April 27, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Kathmandu, April 27 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', currently Chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), is paying a four-day visit to India from today.

IIM-Trichy to offer short-term executive courses

April 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli (IIM Trichy) will soon start several short-term executive education and customised management programmes for individual companies at its centre here.

Mamata diluting chit fund issue to save own men: Congress

April 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) In the wake of the multi-crore Saradha Group chit fund scam, the Congress Friday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of trying to dilute the issue to save its "own people".

113 killed in Nigeria clashes in March

April 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Jos (Nigeria), April 25 (IANS) At least 113 people were killed in the violence which hit areas of Wase and Bokkos in Nigeria's north central Plateau State last month, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed Thursday.

Budget session will be the farewell session of the UPA :Naqvi

April 24, 2013 at 4:37 PM

BJP National Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has described Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as a ?Laat Saheb of Loot?. Addressing the meeting of the party?s Election Management teams here, Naqvi said that t

A rebel group that is giving nightmares to Nigeria

April 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Lagos (Nigeria), April 24 (IANS) Boko Haram, a Nigerian rebel group which battled the military over the weekend and left 185 people dead, has become a major challenge for the security forces, pushing the army chief to ask soldiers to be alert and confront the guerrillas who use "unconventional weapons and tactics".

Need to strengthen Panchayati Raj System: PM

April 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that there is need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system in the country in order to bring sustainable development.

Jupiter's origin of water linked to impact of comet Shoemaker

April 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): ESA's Herschel space observatory has solved a long-standing mystery as to the origin of water in the upper atmosphere of Jupiter.