Bhendi Bazaar: An oasis of economic evolution
byMumbai: The redevelopment of one of India’s most populated area, Bhendi Bazaar in South Mumbai shall set an example for cities across the world…
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SAIL, Japanese firm to set up steel plant
byKolkata, June 8 (IANS) India’s largest steel maker Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Saturday said it is going ahead with its joint-venture with…
Activists seek comprehensive food security
byKolkata, June 8 (IANS) Observing that a comprehensive food security bill was required for the country where nearly 230 million live in starvation, Right…
Centre gives over Rs.500 crore for alternate medicine
byNew Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The central government has given more than Rs.500 crore to various states for bringing AYUSH (ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha…
Tea association demands chapter on tea in school syllabi
byGuwahati, June 8 (IANS) The North East Tea Association (NETA), a leading tea growers association in Assam, has appealed to the state government to…
Social media best for tourism marketing: Experts
byThiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) The country’s first conference on travel technology got underway here Saturday with a call to tourism and allied businesses to…
Bangalore passport fair processes 855 applications
byBangalore, June 8 (IANS) A day-long passport fair was held here Saturday to speed up processing of applications by the regional passport office. “A…
1,423 check dams to be opened in Maharashtra
byMumbai, June 8 (IANS) In a revolutionary attempt to provide a long-term solution to the scourge of annual droughts, the Maharashtra government will throw…
SAIL chairman hopeful about ICVL buying coal assets abroad
byKolkata, June 8 (IANS) International Coal Ventures Ltd(ICVL), a consortium of leading steel and mining PSUs, has shortlisted four to five coking coal assets…
US data surveillance report hits Russian technology
byWashington, June 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Data technology developed by Russia is fighting suspicion to compete in US markets, developers said, amid mushrooming revelations about…