Software Project Management

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Software project management is the management discipline that is concerned in the planning and leading software projects. This is a professional discipline in the software and programming languages. As software applications are becoming extremely popular and essential for all kinds of functions in electronic gadgets and regular business functions starting from mobile applications to entertainment to health care systems, software project management is considered to be one of the most important educational disciplines in the leadership function of software development software projects.

Russia opens consulate in Goa

May 24, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) A slew of illegal land deals involving its nationals was one of the reasons why Russia decided to start a consular office in Goa, which hosted 1.5 lakh Russian tourists this season, Ambassador Alexander Kadakin said Friday.

PM to talk civil n-cooperation during Japan visit

May 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Civil nuclear cooperation talks will be high on the agenda, besides economic and regional and international issues, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh goes to Japan on a three-day visit Monday to attend the postponed bilateral summit.

Paris Hilton to record second album

May 24, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton, who released her first album "Paris" in 2006, has secured another record deal for herself.

Iraqi water minister meets Indian counterpart

May 23, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Iraq's Water Resources Minister Mohanad Salman Al-Sady Thursday met his Indian counterpart Harish Rawat to discuss proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the area of water management between the two countries.

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.

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.

NASA's 9-year-old Mars rover breaks 40-year-old record

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has broken the record for the farthest total distance driven by any NASA vehicle on another world.

'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.

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.

Patterns Software to train software designers

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Patterns Software Design Institute plans to tie up with software product developers and engineering colleges to train their executives and students in software design architecture, an official said.

New book tells about 13 distant worlds discovered by Kepler spacecraft

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): The discovery of hundreds of planet candidates around other stars by Kepler spacecraft, which was launched in 2009, has inspired a new book that combines both science and science fiction.

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.

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.

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 disaster mitigation, says PM

May 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India has made progress in institutions for disaster prevention and mitigation but there is still a long way to go, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday and called for the involvement of communities in the effort.

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.

Indians lobby hard for a slice of immigration pie

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 12 (IANS) From corporate America to Indian techies to Indian-Americans with family ties to their native land - all are lobbying hard to influence changes in the proposed immigration law that has started moving through the US legislative labyrinthine.

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.

25 weirdest questions asked in job interviews

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): To help job-seekers prepare for interviews, career guidance company Glassdoor has compiled a list of 25 strange questions which were asked from prospective candidates in 2012.

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.

Global Edge Software buys out Dearborn Electronics

May 7, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) Embedded software solutions firm Global Edge Software Ltd Tuesday acquired Dearborn Electronics (India) Ltd for an undisclosed amount to foray into automotive electronics and industrial automation embedded systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome high skill workers or lose them: US think tank

April 30, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Citing the significant contributions of immigrants from India, a leading US think tank has suggested that America must roll out the welcome mat to high skill workers to remain competitive and innovative.

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.

Software to improve building safety in quakes

April 29, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Alicante (Spain), April 29 (IANS/EFE) A Spanish software company is developing a computer tool that will help improve building safety in earthquakes and can also be used in construction projects by companies located in seismic zones.

Indian American students shine in California science fair

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New York, April 27 (IANS) Indian American students shone in this years's California State Science Fair, grabbing the top award, six first place honours and various other awards.

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.

Poland eyes Indian investors with low-cost advantage

April 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Bangalore, April 26 (IANS) As the second fastest growing economy in Europe after Germany, a recession-free Poland is beckoning Indian industry to invest by taking advantage of its low-cost labour, tax sops, proactive policies and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

'Hardware Software Kya Yaaron' - Must watch light hearted comedy (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ** 1

April 26, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Film: "Hardware Software Kya Yaaron"; Cast: Imran Ahmed Khan, Snehadhar Penta, Ranbir Chakma, Sanjeev Nair, Juby Devasia, Adithi Kalkunte, Vishal Nair, Sweta Desai, Saleem Ahmed, Monish Nagraj, Shannon McDonnell, Jun Fujitha, Yuko Fujita, and Arvind Kamath; Director: Rabi Kisku; Rating: ** 1/2

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.

Steenkamp's mentor claims model and Pistorius 'barely' knew each other

April 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): The mentor of South African model Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead by her Paralympian boyfriend Oscar Pistorius, has claimed that the model barely knew Pistorius before her death

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".

SC moved to seek halt to Kudankulam plant's commissioning

April 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court was moved Tuesday, seeking a direction to the government not to take steps for commissioning the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu till allegations of use of sub-standard equipment and the impact on the reactor and the public safety were probed.

Substituting white button mushrooms for red meat helps lose weight

April 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A new study has linked mushrooms to positive health outcomes in the area of weight management.

On Earth Day, company CEOs walk to work in Gurgaon

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Gurgaon, April 22 (IANS) Over 500 senior company executives Monday walked to their offices in Gurgaon in an initiative aimed at making the city free of congestion and pedestrian-friendly.

Sikkim gets excellence in public administration award

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday presented to Sikkim an award for "extraordinary and innovative" work done by the state's Rural Management and Development Department.

Jamia begins undergraduate admissions process

April 20, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Jamia Hamdard University has began its admissions process for various undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2013-14, it announced Saturday.

Microsoft working on 'Windows powered mobile devices'

April 20, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows.

Wipro studying impact of US immigration bill

April 19, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Indian IT bellwether Wipro Ltd is studying the impact of the US immigration bill drafted by a group of eight senators, chairman Azim Premji said Friday.

Funny phone game helping illiterates in Pak get job opportunities

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr.19 (ANI): Pioneering the use of entertainment to reach illiterate and poorly-educated people, a funny telephone game has become viral in Pakistan as automated voice services enable the Pakistan people to learn about jobs and telephone-based services, a recent study has revealed.

Chiranjeevi inaugurates new campus of IITTM at Bhubaneswar

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Bhubaneshawar, April 18 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi today inaugurated a new sprawling campus of Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) at Dumduma in Bhubaneswar.

Research could propel India to global leadership: Kalam

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), April 18 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Thursday said India would have to graduate to knowledge and innovative research to emerge as a global leader.

Loughborough Varsity academic develops improvement benchmark for sporting organizations

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 18 (ANI): A Loughborough University academic is taking the lead in developing a toolkit to support international sporting federations improve their governance and accountability.

Myanmar athletes to undergo training in China

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Yangon, April 17 (IANS) The first batch of 11 Myanmar athletes Wednesday left here to undergo a three-month training in China in preparations for the 27th Southeast Asian Games to be hosted in Myanmar this year.

Pak Army busy in rescue, relief efforts in quake-hit areas

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistani army said Wednesday that rescue and relief operations in the earthquake-hit areas of southwestern Balochistan province are in progress.

40 killed in Pakistan quake: Official

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed and over 300 injured in the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Pakistan Tuesday, an official with the National Disaster Management Authority told Xinhua Wednesday.

Attack on Pak political candidate's convoy kills 3 family members

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 16 (ANI): The convoy of PML-N Balochistan chapter president Sardar Sanaullah Zehri was attacked in his area of Zehri as he was returning from an election campaign.

Christina Aguilera buys $10mn mansion

April 16, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Singer Christina Aguilera has bought a $10 million mansion near actor Charlie Sheen.

The 'C' words that bosses like to hear

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Melbourne, Apr 16 (ANI): When it comes to using certain words around the boss, there are some that should be avoided at all costs and others that we all need to be using a lot more of.

Golf rivals Woods and Mickelson to play for the same team

April 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr.15 (ANI): Companies representing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will reportedly come together under the same management.

LiLo cozies up to Charlie Sheen at 'Scary Movie 5' premiere

April 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New York, April 13 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was seen chumming up to Charlie Sheen for the photographers at the red carpet premiere of 'Scary Movie 5' in Hollywood on Friday.

IIIDEM commences its second training course under ITEC

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) of Election Commission of India has commenced its second training course under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of Government of India.

Charlie Sheen's personal chef reveals daily diet menu

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Charlie Sheen's personal chef Khristianne Uy, known as "Chef K," has helped the actor get in shape for his run on 'Anger Management'.

Charlie Sheen defends LiLo for her antics on 'Anger Management' set

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Charlie Sheen has once again come to Lindsay Lohan's defense amid reports about the actress' alleged antics on the set of 'Anger Management'.

Charlie Sheen gorges on healthy snacks

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen's personal chef Khristianne Uy reportedly says that the actor loves snacking on raw ginger and often organises quiet dinner parties for friends.

Microsoft working on 'smaller' 7-inch Surface tablet

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Sydney, Apr 12 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is planning to launch a 7-inch tablet to take on rivals such as Apple, a report has said.

Think big for nation building: Pranab

April 11, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday told management students that they should ignite the minds of other managers and entrepreneurs to think big towards nation building.

Indo-Russian cooperation agreement signed in Moscow

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): India and Russia have signed a regulation defining the structure, functions and procedure of the Joint Commission which has been established by an agreement signed on December 21, 2010 in New Delhi in the field of emergency management.

Return our money, European Commission tells Austria

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Vienna, April 11 (IANS) The European Commission wants Austria to pay back 64.2 million euros in funding due to errors made in measuring its agricultural area for the years 2006-08, a media report said.

Nassom forecasts 12-14 percent growth in IT industry

April 10, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) Despite economic uncertainties, Nasscom has forecast a 12-14 percent growth in the Indian IT industry during 2013-14 against 10.2 percent in dollar terms the previous year.

LiLo calls upcoming court-ordered rehab stint a 'blessing'

April 10, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New York, April 10 (ANI): Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan opened up on her upcoming court-ordered rehab stint and called it a 'blessing when funnyman David Letterman asked her about her sobriety during a "Late Show" interview.

India visit left me shocked and sad: Lindsay Lohan

April 9, 2013 at 1:33 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan, who visited India in 2009 to shoot a documentary on child trafficking in the country, says it was an unforgettable experience that left her "shocked and sad".

2013 India vs. Australia Test series gains highest TV Ratings among all Test series over past 4 yea

April 9, 2013 at 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): The television broadcast of the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia, which India won 4-0, has gained the highest average rating for a Test series played by India in the past 4 years, with an average rating of 2.05 TVR.

Shinde to visit Russia

April 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde will pay a three-day visit to Russia from Wednesday to discuss security related issues, including transnational terrorism and combating drug trafficking.

'Severe drought a matter of grave concern': President Mukherjee

April 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Stating that the severe drought in some parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, is a matter of grave concern, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the increasing occurrence of droughts and floods in India has underlined the need to find solutions to improve the management of water resources.

Water management must for India: President

April 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said efficient water management is crucial to keep pace with population growth and economic development.

Home Minister Shinde to visit Russia

April 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde is visiting Russia for three days beginning on April 10 during which he will hold delegation-level talks on various security issues of mutual interest, including the issues relating to the trans national terrorism, disaster management and combating of illicit drug-trafficking in the international context.

Charlie Sheen reveals Denise Richards is 'favourite ex-wife'

April 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): Thrice-divorced actor Charlie Sheen has revealed that Denise Richards is his pick for the 'No. 1 former-wife.'

Global dengue infections 3 times more common than thought

April 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): The global burden of dengue infection is more than triple the current estimates from the World Health Organization, a multinational study including an Indian origin scientist has revealed.

Mukherjee to inaugurate 2nd India Water Week 2013

April 8, 2013 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): The 2nd India Water Week 2013 beginning today with a theme "Efficient Management of Water: Challenges and Opportunities" will be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi.

Judge-population ratio grossly inadequate: PM

April 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Terming India's current ratio of 15.5 judges per million people as "indeed grossly inadequate", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday urged states to take the initiative in increasing number of judges to deal with the three crore pending cases across the country.

Rising sea levels could threaten Kolkata, Shanghai, Dhaka: Pachauri

April 6, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Cities like Kolkata, Shanghai and Dhaka are highly vulnerable to rising sea level due to climate changes as they are located in the coastal areas, said R.K. Pachauri the chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) here Saturday.

Law to let IIMs award degrees under consideration: IIM-C director

April 6, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) The union human resource development ministry is considering introduction of a legislation empowering Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to award degrees instead of diplomas, IIM-Calcutta's outgoing director Sekhar Chaudhuri said here Saturday.

IIM-C to get new director April 8

April 6, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) India's premier management institute, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) will get a new head Monday, said outgoing director Shekhar Chaudhuri here Saturday.

Infosys co-chairman S.Gopalakrishnan is new CII president

April 5, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr.5 (ANI): Mr S. Gopalakrishnan (Kris), Co-Founder and Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Technologies Limited, has been elected as the President of CII for the year 2013-14. He succeeds Mr Adi Godrej as the new President.

New Pak leadership will pose greater threat to drone program, says US

April 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Washington, Apr. 5 (ANI): The major candidates to become Pakistan's next prime minister oppose American drone strikes on extremists in their country, which bodes ill for the U.S. policy after Pakistan's historic parliamentary elections in May.

Better Bureaucracies: Australia and India share innovation approaches

April 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (ANI): The Australian Government today joined senior Indian Government officials at a workshop on public sector innovation.

US service sector grows

April 4, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) US non-manufacturing sector expanded for the 39th straight month in March, but the sector grew at a slower pace than the previous month, a US private survey revealed.

Better lifestyle could help cure high BP

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Five simple lifestyle changes can help people beat high blood pressure and save millions of lives every year, according to world health experts.

SC questions states on delay in pan masala ban

April 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday directed 23 states and five union territories to file status report on the implementation of the notification issued by them banning the sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine.

ADB, Govt. sign $252 million loan for improvement of rural roads

April 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India on Tuesday signed a $252 million loan to continue improving rural roads in the States of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

US manufacturing sector expands

April 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) The US manufacturing sector continued to expand in March but its growth pace slowed, a leading industry survey shows.

LiLo denies stealing from 'Anger Management' set

March 30, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Washington, March 30 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who was recently accused of stealing from the 'Anger Management' set, has told friends that she had a deal with producers to take all the stuff she wanted, and they'd just deduct it from her salary.

LiLo 'paid 60K pounds to inaugurate shop in Brazil'

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

London, March 30 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been paid 60,000 pounds to jet to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to cut the ribbon on John John's latest swanky boutique.

Lohan in bracelet trouble again

March 30, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Los Angeles, March 30 (IANS) Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has got into another problem - she has reportedly stolen a bracelet from the sets of "Anger Management" show.

I root for LiLo, says Charlie Sheen

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New York, Mar 29 (ANI): Charlie Sheen has opened up as to why he continues to help out Lindsay Lohan after her many run-ins with the law.

Cyber attack targeting European spam-fighting group 'originated in Russia', says expert

March 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (ANI): A massive cyber attack targeting a European spam-fighting group that slowed some global Internet traffic have been launched by a gang of hackers from Russia and neighboring countries, an expert has said.

Mindfulness training helps lower stress hormone

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Washington, March 29 (ANI): Focusing on the present rather than letting the mind drift may help to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis.