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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT


Pact for research, survey on hydrocarbons
THE National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) and Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (FGH) have signed a memorandum of understanding to carry out combined research and surveys of hydrocarbons. The MoU would cover four projects worth Rs ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER


Central India in grip of cold wave
ALMOST the entire central India is reeling under cold wave conditions in an unusual turn of weather events occasioned by the southward shifting of the seasonal anti-cyclone. On Friday, the anti-cyclone was sitting over west Madhya Pradesh, ... More

ECONOMY


Chidambaram says 10 pc GDP growth possible
THE Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, said the Indian economy could grow by 10 per cent in the next fiscal if investment levels were increased. Speaking at a session at the WEF here, Mr Chidambaram said that it waspossible for India to ... More

Inflation up on dearer manufactured products
THE annual wholesale price index-based inflation rose 4.4 per cent during the week ended January 14, higher than the previous week's annual rise of 4.24 per cent. The increase in the year-on-year inflation rate was largely on account of a rise in ... More

FOREIGN TRADE


Japanese team ready to invest in Bengal
A 17-MEMBER Japanese delegation led by the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee (JIBCC) on Friday expressed their interest in exploring trading and other investment opportunities in West Bengal. The delegation also met the West Bengal ... More

PETROLEUM


India, Saudi Arabia sign strategic energy pact — Long-term contracts planned for crude supplies
Two sides agree to cooperate in setting up ventures for gas-based fertiliser plants in Saudi Arabia. More

KRL shareholders okay merger with BPCL
THE majority of the shareholders of Kochi Refineries Ltd (KRL) who had participated in the voting at the EGM held on January 21 approved the scheme of amalgamation of the Kerala-based public sector oil refinery with BPCL. Mr Justice (Retd) ... More

RADIO/TV


Application form for TV channel registration available on Ministry's Web site
THE Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has come out with an application form for seeking permission to downlink a television channel and for registration of a television channel. Application form is available on the Web site of the . More

TN Assembly approves Bill to take over MSOs
'Govt to acquire cable TV operations in stages'

Ms Jayalalithaa said that the law was aimed at correcting the imbalances and deficiencies in service offered by the MSOs. More

EDUCATION


Meet stresses on restructuring of commerce, biz education
THE two-day national seminar on `Accounting practices: An interactive dialogue with professionals' began here on Friday with a call to restructure commerce and business education. The Mangalore branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ... More

ICAI plans e-learning facility for members
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which has taken initiatives to promote e-learning among CA students, is planning to extend the facility to its members soon. Mr G. Ramaswamy, Member of the Central Council of ICAI, told ... More

ISB biz plan contest
THE Indian School of Business (ISB) here is hosting the Asia semi-finals of the Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC), for the first time on Saturday. GSVC is a business plan competition that provides a global forum for student ... More

`Constant innovation key to success of business'
A CONSTANT attempt at innovation, both in terms of product and service, holds the key for success of businessin a competitive world, where consumer satisfaction is the main mantra, Mr V.R. Muthu, Chief Executive Officer, Idhayam Group of ... More

HANDLOOM


Handloom exporters fare poorly in German fair
Indian home textile exporters could get only 40 per cent of the usual orders this time around at the German fair. More

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT


Left parties plan to enlist traders' support to oppose FDI in retail
STRONGLY opposing the Government's decision to allow 51 per cent FDI in retail trade for single brand goods, the Left Parties have decided to contact the retail trade merchants' organisations and appeal to them for organising a countrywide ... More

WTO


India, China dominate Gates, Friedman talks at Davos meet
MICROSOFT'S breakfast session at the World Economic Forum in Davos saw Mr Bill Gates in conversation with Mr Tom Friedman, media personality and co-author of the book, The World is Flat. The duo took forward their `world is flat theory' ... More

RURAL DEVELOPMENT


`Women SHGs have helped in development of villages'
THE empowerment of women through the formation of self-help groups (SHGs) has helped in the overall development of villages, according to Mr P. Prakash Mallya, Executive Director of Syndicate Bank. He said women SHGs have progressively ... More

NATURAL CALAMITIES


Chilli output seen lower on damage by rains
CHILLI production in the four major States - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh - is estimated to be less by 30 to 50 per cent this year following the excess and protracted heavy rains in these States last year. The ... More

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES


Lever Ayush expands in Chennai
LEVER Ayush, HLL's foray into ayurvedic therapy centres, opened two new centres in the city on Wednesday, taking its count to 18 Ayush therapy centres across India A collaboration between HLL and Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) of Coimbatore, the ... More

TOURISM


`Global tourist arrivals likely to grow 4-5 pc'
THIS year, international tourist arrivals are expected to grow by between 4 per cent and 5 per cent, says the United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). In its quarterly `World Tourism Barometer' report, released recently, the UNWTO ... More



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