India economic growth to surpass China’s in 2015-16
A mid-year update of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects report says India’s economic growth is to surpass China’s in 2015-16. According to the report, Indian GDP is expected
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8 core industries grow by 4.2 % in April
Output of the country’s eight core industries rose by 4.2 per cent in April this year compared to the same month last year. This was boosted by higher electricity, fertiliser
Oil slick detected – a new clue on the surface of the water
Another possible clue into the plane’s disappearance emerged Monday. Australian officials announced the Australian ship Ocean Shield had detected an oil slick Sunday evening. It is unclear where the oil
India a potential growth market for Canadian forest products
After oil and gas and power, Canada is strongly pitching for its forestry sector saying India is a strong potential growth market for Canadian forest products. Canadian minister of natural
Agreement reached in UN climate talks – treaty to be signed in 2015
UN climate talks in Poland have ended with delegates reaching a compromise on how to fight global warming. After 30 hours of deadlock, they approved a way out for a
Yoga in menopause reduces insomnia symptoms
Taking a 12-week yoga class and practicing at home was linked to less insomnia—but not to fewer or less bothersome hot flashes or night sweats. The link between yoga and
Libra oil field – Exxon Mobil, BP and BG not taking part in International Bidding
Libra oil field is a large ultra-deepwater oil prospect located in the Santos Basin, about 230 kilometres (140 mi) off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, north of Tupi
Would US try to punish Syria?
US forces are readying to strike Syria, though the West insists its goal is not regime change but to punish President Bashar al-Assad’s government for unleashing chemical warfare on civilians.
Midday Meal Scheme – mass poisoning of children in Bihar – 23 died
On 16 July 2013, many school children died and dozens more fell ill after eating a contaminated meal at the Dharmashati Gandaman primary school in the Mashrakh block of Saran
EPFO Employees Contribute Rs. One Crore to Uttrakhand Calamity
Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Sis Ram Ola today flagged off the material, collected by the employees and officers of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation. The seven trucks loaded