'Focus on governance principles to fight corruption'
Source: The Economic Times
New Delhi :: India | updated 2013-05-23 06:34:08 -0700 | political-news
There is a need to focus on the principles of governance to curb corrupt businesses practices, Planning Commission member Arun Maira said today. "A measure to tackle the problem is by fixing standards in different industries. But it is imperative...
Centre should not be linked with IPL scandal: Omar
Source: The Economic Times
Srīnagar :: India | updated 2013-05-23 08:52:42 -0700 | political-news
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the UPA government at the Centre should not be linked with the IPL spot fixing scandal as it had nothing to do with it. "What has the UPA got to do...
No need to panic on the Re front: Raghuram Rajan
Source: India Abroad
New Delhi :: India | updated 2013-05-23 06:32:04 -0700 | business-news
E ven as rupee fell below 56-level against dollar on Thursday a top adviser to finance ministry said there is no need to panic, and RBI takes decisions on whether to intervene in forex markets or not to stabilise the...
Between dreams and reality
Source: The Hindu
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 06:08:19 -0700 | business-news
Even at 84, all that Yashwant Chittal worries about is his writing. After six decades of writing, he says he still has many stories in him For over 60 years he has been writing fiction of unmatched intensity, diverse in...
Handy guide book
Source: The Hindu
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 06:08:17 -0700 | business-news
Special Arrangement Kongunadu Temples In this book about the temples in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu, the author classifies the temples into various categories such as Kongezhu thalangal, Vishnu temples etc., and this makes the book a handy guide...
Making the cut
Source: The Hindu
Madurai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 06:08:15 -0700 | entertainment-news
Amudhan talks to Sudhish Kamath on his Rendavathu Padam and why he loves to do things differently Some people cut films with editors...Amudhan cuts his film with sheer wit and razor sharp one-liners. So when we asked him to think...
US report warns on China's massive IP theft
Source: The Economic Times
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:55:45 -0700 | disasters-news
The "unprecedented" theft of American intellectual property (IP) is costing the nation a whopping % 300 billion annually and the main culprit is China, according to a study which recommended sanctions as tough as those used to combat terrorism and...
Petroleum Pricing: Shift to export parity pricing is not justified
Source: The Economic Times
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:55:39 -0700 | business-news
However, one needs to check if it is really practical to do so. From the government's point of view the change in pricing methodology to EPP from trade parity (TPP) will immediately chop off nearly Rs 15,000-20,000 crore from the...
Don't forget fitness on holiday!
Source: NewKerala
New Delhi :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:53:50 -0700 | technology-news
Health is wealth, and that doesn't change even when you're on a holiday. Experts suggest eating healthy and being conscious that about one hour of exercise a day can help you stay in shape even while you have fun...If you're...
Style your tresses with ease
Source: NewKerala
New Delhi :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:53:48 -0700 | entertainment-news
Girls who like to cut their hair short should stick to the natural look. "The bob has been there for ages...It's best to work with one's natural texture," said Fernandes. To add a glamorous appeal to your look, use a...
US man pleads guilty to two armed robberies
Source: NewKerala
Thiruvananthapuram :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:53:45 -0700 | allnews
Avant Edenfield for his role in the armed robberies of the Savannah Postal Credit Union and of Barnett Educational Supplies, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday. According to evidence presented during his guilty plea hearing, on November...
US man pleads guilty to two armed robberies
Source: NewKerala
Thiruvananthapuram :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:53:45 -0700 | allnews
Avant Edenfield for his role in the armed robberies of the Savannah Postal Credit Union and of Barnett Educational Supplies, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday. According to evidence presented during his guilty plea hearing, on November...
Compound that can block cocaine cravings identified
Source: Indian Express
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:23:57 -0700 | health-news
Scientists have uncovered molecular roots of cocaine addiction in the brain and identified a compound that blocks cravings for the drug in cocaine-addicted mice. The compound, already proven safe for humans, is undergoing further animal testing in preparation for possible...
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries aircraft makes emergency landing in Mumbai
Source: Indian Express
New Delhi :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:23:54 -0700 | travel-news
A Falcon 900 VT-ISH business jet belonging to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries made an emergency landing with three passengers on board at the city airport due to an engine failure, airport authorities said today. A full emergency was declared at...
Sushant Singh Rajput to work with Abhishek Kapoor again
Source: Indian Express
Mumbai :: India | updated 2013-05-23 05:23:50 -0700 | entertainment-news
Abhishek Kapoor who recently launched Sushant Singh Rajput in his film Kai Po Che is all set for his next. Interestingly though, we hear that Gattu, as he is fondly referred to, will be casting Sushant yet again in the...
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