Himachal court extends stay on plastic packaging of junk foods
byShimla: The High Court provided a breather to plastic packaging of 25 food items, categorized as junk food, till 19 November, something that the…
Industry
South Africa seeks Indian investment in mining
bySouth Africa is keen for Indian investments in its mining sector for a mutually beneficial partnership, acting High Commissioner to India Malose W. Mogale…
Darjeeling tea industry suffers Gorkhaland stir
byNew Delhi/Darjeeling: The reverberations of the decision to create a separate Telangana are being felt far away in the industry that produces your morning cuppa….
An argument against ‘Jugaad’
byLast week was a sad one in India. As if, the tragedy in Uttarakhand was not enough, Bihar featured in the news. It was…
Bharti Airtel shocked at Rs.650 crore notice, to appeal
byNew Delhi: Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel today expressed shock and disappointment at receiving a demand notice of Rs.650 crore from the Department of Telecom…
India set to become world’s manufacturing hub: Anand Sharma
byNew York: With India committed to make itself the manufacturing hub of the world, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has asked US corporates to…
India committed to transparent, fair investment environment: Chidambaram
byWashington: Pitching for US investment in India, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has assured US corporate leaders and lawmakers that India is committed to ensuring a…
Young brides prefer platinum over gold, diamonds
byOver-the-top ‘rani haar’ and gawdy gold jewellery is passe for young brides. Designers say brides now like to keep their accessories simple yet stylish,…
‘Demand for packaged food rises as vegetable, fruits get expensive’
byNew Delhi: Over 58 percent of people in the middle and low income groups have switched to packaged food items like tomato puree, ketchup and…
United Biotech gets green signal for Rs.550 crore Himachal facility
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has allowed life-saving drug maker United Biotech Pvt Ltd to set up its facility in the state at an outlay…