Rupee falls to record low, spurs RBI to act Thu 17 May 2012 Tweet MUMBAI: The rupee hit a record low against the dollar for a second session in a row on Thursday as global risk assets remained largely under pressure, leading the... (photo: WN / Geeta) The Times of India Business Economy Finance Photos Wikipedia: Indian rupee |
Shah Rukh was drunk, but that's not a crime: Mumbai ACP Thu 17 May 2012 SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetMUMBAI: Iqbal Sheikh, Mumbai assistant commissioner of police (ACP), confirmed on Thursday that film star and Kolkata Knight Riders' owner Shah Rukh... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) The Times of India Actor Crime Mumbai Photos Wikipedia: Shahrukh Khan |
Handset market shrinks worldwide, grows in India Thu 17 May 2012 SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetMobile device sales in India are forecast to reach 231 million units in 2012. MUMBAI: The Indian mobile handset market bucked the global trend of a... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Times of India Business India Phone Photos Wikipedia: Handset |
Etihad Airways to host airline symposium Thu 17 May 2012 Abu Dhabi, May 17: Etihad Airways, national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will host the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Passenger... (photo: Creative Commons) The Siasat Daily Airline Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: Etihad Airways |
J&K fake encounter case: D-day for Bikram Singh Thu 17 May 2012 Srinagar, May 17: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court may deliver verdict in the alleged fake encounter case involving Lt General Bikram Singh, the designate Army Chief. On... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) The Siasat Daily Court Kashmir Militants Photos Wikipedia: Kashmir |
'Green' energy makes farmers see red Thu 17 May 2012 Even as the villagers in dried-up Satara stare at a bleak future, their eyes look accusingly at the green measures that have come up in these dry hinterlands-the numerous... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) DNA India Agriculture Energy Maharashtra Photos Wikipedia: Green Energy Wind Farm |
Schools will have to ensure RTE from June Thu 17 May 2012 All schools in the state, excluding minority-run institutions, will have to implement the norms of the Right to Education (RTE) from June next. For that, these schools... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) DNA India Education Parents Photos Students Wikipedia: Right to education |
New FSI may reduce house prices Thu 17 May 2012 The state government's proposal to give 2.5 floor space index (FSI) to dilapidated buildings in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will pave the way for supply of more... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) DNA India Government House Mumbai Photos Wikipedia: Floor area ratio |
Skincare during vacations: Expert tips Thu 17 May 2012 Tweet Expert advice from Dr Abhijit Desai We are leaving for Cannes in a couple of days. My wife has sensitive skin and often develops rashes, especially when outside... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Times of India Delhi Health India Photos Wikipedia: Cosmetics |
Never opposed white paper on irrigation: Ajit Pawar Thu 17 May 2012 Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he never opposed the white paper on irrigation and has never been averse to initiatives that are in the best interests... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) DNA India Maharashtra People Photos Water Wikipedia: White paper |
Indian handset market grows amid slowdown Thu 17 May 2012 Tweet MUMBAI: The Indian mobile handset market bucked the global trend of a slowdown and instead grew by 6% in the first quarter of 2012 even as worldwide sales dropped... (photo: WN / Geeta) The Times of India Economy India Mobile Phone Photos Wikipedia: Economy of India |
Tax relief for imported & company-owned cars Thu 17 May 2012 Tweet MUMBAI: In a relief for consumers, the cabinet on Wednesday decided to limit the tax rate on imported vehicles and company-owned cars to 20%. Following a decision... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Times of India Consumers Maharashtra Photos Tax Wikipedia: Tax |
Shah Rukh faces MCA ban from entering Wankhede Stadium Thu 17 May 2012 SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetMumbai Cricket Association joint secretary Nitin Dalal said Team Kolkata's co-owner Shah Rukh Khan pushed security guards and also abused some BCCI... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) The Times of India Cricket India Photos Shahrukh Khan Wikipedia: Shahrukh Khan |
Sensex tanks 324 points in noon trade Wed 16 May 2012 Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading over 324 points low from its previous close around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday as automobile,... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) Newstrack India India Markets Mumbai Photos Wikipedia: Bombay Stock Exchange |
Both Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders eyeing for a place in top 4 Wed 16 May 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders will enter this match to take the revenge of their previous loss to Mumbai Indians. In this encounter Rohit Sharma and Gibbs played extraordinarily... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) Newstrack India Cricket Kolkata Mumbai Photos Wikipedia: 2012 Indian Premier League |
Jalna has highest power distribution loss at 83%, Bhandup lowest Wed 16 May 2012 While Jalna in Marathwada accounts for the highest quantum of distribution and commercial losses (DCL) in Maharashtra's power distribution sector - a massive 83% - the... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) DNA India Electricity Maharashtra Photos Power Wikipedia: Electric power distribution |
Milk output of drought-hit districts sees sharp rise Wed 16 May 2012 Daily milk production in the state is seeing a surplus by 28 lakh litre, with drastic rise in contributions from the drought-hit talukas like Jat and Mann leading to a... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) DNA India Dairy Farming India Photos Wikipedia: Milk |
30% major roads won't be ready in time Wed 16 May 2012 With around 15 days left before all road works will be stopped ahead of the May 31 monsoon deadline, a review of the ongoing construction of major and minor road works... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) Indian Express Development Mumbai Photos Road Wikipedia: Road |
Mercedes-Benz plans to assemble models like GL class, B Class, A class to regain market share in India Wed 16 May 2012 Tweet Mumbai: In a bid to regain lost market share in India, Mercedes-Benz plans to assemble 8-9 models over the next few years, a move that would help it save on steep... (photo: Public Domain / IFCAR) The Times of India Automobile India Mercedes Benz Photos Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz India |
Adani group to bid for power transmission projects Wed 16 May 2012 Tweet Mumbai: The 32,000-crore Adani Group is gearing up to bid for power transmission line development projects, a segment so far dominated by two private sector... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) The Times of India Industry Mumbai Photos Power Wikipedia: Power transmission |