INDUSTRY & ECONOMY
EMPLOYMENT
Kalam asks varsities to offer job skills
Hyderabad, Jan. 27 Former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam called on universities to empower students with job-oriented skills suited to industry needs.He felt such a move would widen the employable pool of students graduating from ...
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LINGUISTICS
Say it with text
In order to increase mobile messaging, Hindi and other vernacular languages must become ‘cool’ among the Indian population. That is the market’s message.
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ECONOMY
A heady mix at Davos
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‘Employees, key contributors to Indian growth story’
David Evans, founder-chairman of Grass Roots, believes that people are the biggest investments of organisations.
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HEALTH
Call to explore potential of dental research
Mangalore, Jan. 27 The full potential of dental research in India is yet to be explored, according to Dr Anil Kohli, President of the Dental Council of India. Inaugurating the 61st Indian Dental Conference, organised by the Dakshina ...
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POWER
Discoms’ troubles
New Delhi, Jan. 27 The reported admonition of the Delhi Government Power Minister, Mr A.K. Walia, to the power distribution companies (Discoms) that power cuts in the city, being the Capital of the country, would not be tolerated after April ...
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Transportation issues may impact ONGC Tripura power project
Transportation of plant and machinery will hold the key for implementation of ONGC’s proposed 2X370 MW gas-based power station in Tripura. The issue may also impact the final cost of the ONGC Tripura power project. In November, ...
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EDUCATION
ICSI brand continuity depends upon the quality of new entrants
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ELECTRICAL GOODS
Global carbon fund keen to finance CFL project plans here
In talks with some private players; to be in lieu of encashing carbon credits
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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Terrafirm to launch training division
Kochi, Jan. 27 Terrafirm Realty Management Services, promoted by a team of professionals in the realty industry, has proposed to launch a training and research division on realty related agendas. “Good Practices in Realty ...
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Call for easing asset allocation norms
New Delhi, Jan 27 The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Ernst &Young have sought relaxation of asset allocation norms to help improve the financial depth of the capital market. In a joint report, the two ...
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Science meet from today
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 27 The 20th Kerala Science Congress will begin here tomorrow. The event’s focal theme will be the challenges posed by emerging and re-emerging infections such as chikungunya. Dr E. P. Yesodharan, Executive ...
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Hariyali rural retail, now a Harvard case study
GREEN THUMB IMPRESSION
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Sugar exports losing steam on rising domestic prices
‘Global production shortfall for 2008-09 spurring buying interest’
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