Bedford water front, a must to see
byHalifax : The waterfront here is a beautiful and popular area with both locals and tourists alike. It is actually a basin of the…
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Kingfisher Airlines pins hope on revival plan
byNew Delhi: Financially stretched Kingfisher Airlines Monday submitted its revival plans to the aviation regulator which had cancelled its flying licence over safety concerns. “They…
Ghana presidency gets new palace built by India
byAccra: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama is all set to move next year into a new Presidential Palace here built with India’s help. After four…
Iran says it has enough oil for 150 years
byTehran: Iran has enough petroleum to last for 150 years, allowing it to be one of the world’s main exporters of crude, Petroleum Minister Rostam…
India suffered worst slowdown in decade despite reforms push (2012 in Retrospect)
byNew Delhi: The Indian economy suffered its worst slowdown in almost a decade, with the country even facing the ignominy of a ratings downgrade, which…
Plastic bags do not litter Halifax streets
byHalifax (Canada): Plastic bags are not banned here. In fact most of the departmental stores, including the big Malls hand out items in plastic bags…
Cambodian PM asks $57 mn loan from India
byPhnom Penh: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen asked for $57 million concessional loan from India for two development projects and urged India to consider direct…
Developed world looks at India for investment, trade : US report
byWashington: As the global centre of economic growth moves to Asia, India has captured the attention of developed economies looking for new investment and trade…
In Halifax (Canada), you do not need friends
byHalifax (Canada) : One does not seem to be lonely in Canada. From the person at the security check at Toronto airport to the…
New Delhi, world’s fifth most expensive office market
byMumbai: New Delhi is the fifth most expensive office market in the world, a survey released here said. New Delhi (Connaught Place) now ranks fifth…