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Posted in: WishesSunday, February 28, 2010
Hockey World Cup: India win wam up game against Netherlands
New Delhi: India started their Hockey World Cup 2010 campaign on a high note, by beating Argentina and Netherlands in the warm up games. India beat Netherlands 2-1 in a practice match yesterday. The team had beaten Argentina by a similar margin earlier. In the match against Netherlands, Prabhjot Singh and Deepak Thakur scored the goals for for India, while Taeke Taekema converted a penalty for the Netherlands. The Hockey World Cup 2010 will begin at Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. India will take on arch-rival Pakistan in the first match. Click Here for the Complete Schedule of Hockey World Cup 20...
Posted in: SPORTSHockey World Cup: India win wam up game against Netherlands
New Delhi: India started their Hockey World Cup 2010 campaign on a high note, by beating Argentina and Netherlands in the warm up games. India beat Netherlands 2-1 in a practice match yesterday. The team had beaten Argentina by a similar margin earlier. In the match against Netherlands, Prabhjot Singh and Deepak Thakur scored the goals for for India, while Taeke Taekema converted a penalty for the Netherlands. The Hockey World Cup 2010 will begin at Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. India will take on arch-rival Pakistan in the first match. Click Here for the Complete Schedule of Hockey World Cup 20...
Posted in: SPORTSBSNL offers Fastest Broadband Speed up to 24 Mbps
New Delhi: Breaking News! There is a big news for the customers, who want high-speed broadband service to beat the slow and pathetic speed. they witness in their day-to-day life. The state-owned telecom company, BSNL has launched the fastest-everbroadband service in India - up to 24 Mbps speed. There will be two special packages - 16 Mbps and 24 Mbps. The 16 Mbps speed will be available to the customers, who reside within a distance of up to one km from the BSNL Exchange. It will cost Rs 4,999 per month. The second one is 24 Mbps speed, which will be available to the customers, who reside within a distance of 500 metres from the BSNL Exchange. The plan will be available at Rs 9,999 per month. This new high-speed broadband is being made available with Digital Subscriber Loop...
Posted in: offers newsBSNL offers Fastest Broadband Speed up to 24 Mbps
New Delhi: Breaking News! There is a big news for the customers, who want high-speed broadband service to beat the slow and pathetic speed. they witness in their day-to-day life. The state-owned telecom company, BSNL has launched the fastest-everbroadband service in India - up to 24 Mbps speed. There will be two special packages - 16 Mbps and 24 Mbps. The 16 Mbps speed will be available to the customers, who reside within a distance of up to one km from the BSNL Exchange. It will cost Rs 4,999 per month. The second one is 24 Mbps speed, which will be available to the customers, who reside within a distance of 500 metres from the BSNL Exchange. The plan will be available at Rs 9,999 per month. This new high-speed broadband is being made available with Digital Subscriber Loop...
Posted in: offers newsLG launches new Watch Phone at Rs 49,990
New Delhi: Breaking News! One of the leading mobile phone makers, LG has launched its new and stylish Watch Phone - GD910 - in the Indian market, which is priced at Rs 49,990. The cool gadget is meant for the higher class people because of its high price. The stylish Watch Phone looks very stylish and has come up as an extra advantage to improve the personality of the users. It does have a Bluetooth headset and allows smooth communication. The LG Watch Phone is built up of materials and elements from top brands. It's front has a scratch-proof tempered glass with a high-quality metal casing. The phone has a 13.9mm thick body and has 3G Video Telephony (VT) service and GSM Network capabilities. The touch-screen enabled LG Watch...
Posted in: new launchedLG launches new Watch Phone at Rs 49,990
New Delhi: Breaking News! One of the leading mobile phone makers, LG has launched its new and stylish Watch Phone - GD910 - in the Indian market, which is priced at Rs 49,990. The cool gadget is meant for the higher class people because of its high price. The stylish Watch Phone looks very stylish and has come up as an extra advantage to improve the personality of the users. It does have a Bluetooth headset and allows smooth communication. The LG Watch Phone is built up of materials and elements from top brands. It's front has a scratch-proof tempered glass with a high-quality metal casing. The phone has a 13.9mm thick body and has 3G Video Telephony (VT) service and GSM Network capabilities. The touch-screen enabled LG Watch...
Posted in: new launchedpaypal
Mumbai: Breaking News! In a big relief to the millions of IT Firms, Freelancers, Writers, SEOs and IT Developers, world's largest online money transfer service provider, PayPal has announced the resumption of local bank withdrawals to India. The paypal announcement says that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed them to continue local bank withdrawals for settlements for exports of goods and services. All PayPal customers should be able to use the bank withdrawal service from March 3, 2010 onwards. As part of the changes, the customers will be required to fill out a new field entitled 'Export Code' when they request a withdrawal. This information is required under the current laws of India in order to identify the nature of cross-border merchant transactions. On Monday, March...
Posted in: BUSINESS NEWSpaypal
Mumbai: Breaking News! In a big relief to the millions of IT Firms, Freelancers, Writers, SEOs and IT Developers, world's largest online money transfer service provider, PayPal has announced the resumption of local bank withdrawals to India. The paypal announcement says that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed them to continue local bank withdrawals for settlements for exports of goods and services. All PayPal customers should be able to use the bank withdrawal service from March 3, 2010 onwards. As part of the changes, the customers will be required to fill out a new field entitled 'Export Code' when they request a withdrawal. This information is required under the current laws of India in order to identify the nature of cross-border merchant transactions. On Monday, March...
Posted in: BUSINESS NEWSPM Manmohan Singh given a rousing welcome in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Breaking News! Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who arrived in Saudi Arabia on a state visit, was given a rousing welcome at the King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh. Dr. Singh is the first Prime Minister of India in 28 years to visit Saudi Arabia. Only two Indian Prime Ministers had visited Saudi Arabia before. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru visited the country in 1956 and then former PM Indira Gandhi visited Saudi Arabia in 1982. The entire Saudi Arabia cabinet was present at the Airport when Dr. Singh's plane landed there. The Saudi team was led by the most powerful man in the cabinet, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, who is the brother of King Abdullah,holds the charge of Defence Ministry, Civil Aviation Ministry and also is the first Deputy...
Posted in: INDIA newsPM Manmohan Singh given a rousing welcome in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Breaking News! Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who arrived in Saudi Arabia on a state visit, was given a rousing welcome at the King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh. Dr. Singh is the first Prime Minister of India in 28 years to visit Saudi Arabia. Only two Indian Prime Ministers had visited Saudi Arabia before. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru visited the country in 1956 and then former PM Indira Gandhi visited Saudi Arabia in 1982. The entire Saudi Arabia cabinet was present at the Airport when Dr. Singh's plane landed there. The Saudi team was led by the most powerful man in the cabinet, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, who is the brother of King Abdullah,holds the charge of Defence Ministry, Civil Aviation Ministry and also is the first Deputy...
Posted in: INDIA newsOpposition, UPA Allies want rollback in Fuel Prices
New Delhi: Breaking News! The UPA Government at the Centre, began to feel the heat, as some of its allies echoed the sentiments of the Opposition over the fuel price hike. The UPL allies Trinamool Congress and DMK are upset with the fuel price hike in Union Budget 2010 and want a rollback. Trinamool Congress has already staged a protest in West Bengal over the fuel price hike. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has written a protest letter to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, seeking an immediate rollback. DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi shot off letters to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider the decision to hike the fuel prices. The Opposition BJP has already decided to raise the issue both in and outside Parliament...
Posted in: AndhraPradesh NEWSOpposition, UPA Allies want rollback in Fuel Prices
New Delhi: Breaking News! The UPA Government at the Centre, began to feel the heat, as some of its allies echoed the sentiments of the Opposition over the fuel price hike. The UPL allies Trinamool Congress and DMK are upset with the fuel price hike in Union Budget 2010 and want a rollback. Trinamool Congress has already staged a protest in West Bengal over the fuel price hike. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has written a protest letter to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, seeking an immediate rollback. DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi shot off letters to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider the decision to hike the fuel prices. The Opposition BJP has already decided to raise the issue both in and outside Parliament...
Posted in: AndhraPradesh NEWSChile Earthquake Toll rises to 300, 2 Million affected
Santiago (Agencies): Breaking News! Even as the biggest-ever search operation is still going on, the death toll in the massive earthquake in Chile, has gone up to 300. At least 1.5 million homes were damaged in the quake, which measured at 8.8 on the Richter scale. According to President Chile's President, Michelle Bachelet, two million Chileans have been affected by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Santiago and Concepcion were worst-affected by the quake. Many buildings were razed to the ground. Highways were blown into pieces and bridges collapsed, disrupting the communication and transportation. Tsunami waves hit Chilean coast and New Zealand following the massive quake. Tsunami alerts in Australia and Russia were later downgraded...
Posted in: InternationalChile Earthquake Toll rises to 300, 2 Million affected
Santiago (Agencies): Breaking News! Even as the biggest-ever search operation is still going on, the death toll in the massive earthquake in Chile, has gone up to 300. At least 1.5 million homes were damaged in the quake, which measured at 8.8 on the Richter scale. According to President Chile's President, Michelle Bachelet, two million Chileans have been affected by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Santiago and Concepcion were worst-affected by the quake. Many buildings were razed to the ground. Highways were blown into pieces and bridges collapsed, disrupting the communication and transportation. Tsunami waves hit Chilean coast and New Zealand following the massive quake. Tsunami alerts in Australia and Russia were later downgraded...
Posted in: InternationalIIT-Roorkee Student arrested for the murder of IIT-Delhi Female Student
Shimla: Breaking News! An IIT-Roorkee Student was held for the murder of an IIT-Delhi female student, who was found murdered in a hotel room in Shimla. The victim was identified as 22-year-old Pragati, a third-year student of textile engineering of IIT-Delhi. Both Pragati and her friend, Gaurav Verma, a third-year architecture student of IIT-Roorkee, had checked into Rashik Hotel in Kaithu hotel on Friday night. They had come from Delhi in a taxi. When they did not come out of the room for a long time, the hotel staff raised the alarm on Saturday morning. The room was opened in the presence of the police and the girl was found murdered in a pool of blood. The boy had gone missing, but later was arrested in Haryana. Gaurav had reportedly consumed liquor and stabbed the girl into...
Posted in: INDIA newsIIT-Roorkee Student arrested for the murder of IIT-Delhi Female Student
Shimla: Breaking News! An IIT-Roorkee Student was held for the murder of an IIT-Delhi female student, who was found murdered in a hotel room in Shimla. The victim was identified as 22-year-old Pragati, a third-year student of textile engineering of IIT-Delhi. Both Pragati and her friend, Gaurav Verma, a third-year architecture student of IIT-Roorkee, had checked into Rashik Hotel in Kaithu hotel on Friday night. They had come from Delhi in a taxi. When they did not come out of the room for a long time, the hotel staff raised the alarm on Saturday morning. The room was opened in the presence of the police and the girl was found murdered in a pool of blood. The boy had gone missing, but later was arrested in Haryana. Gaurav had reportedly consumed liquor and stabbed the girl into...
Posted in: INDIA newsCAT Online 2009 Results declared, Check Scores Online on Website
New Delhi: Breaking News! The much-awaited Common Admission Test (CAT) Online, 2009 results have been declared. Visit the CAT IIM Website at http://www.catiim.in/ to get your scorecard. While checking your score online, please make sure to have your CAT Registration Number and the email address you had supplied during CAT registration. If you are unable to locate your details, you may contact Candidate Care or call the Toll Free Number 1-800-103-9293. Further details may be asked for to verify your identity. Out of the 2.42 lac students, who had registered for CAT Online 2009, only 2.16 lac finally appeared in the online test. Some students had to appear again because of technical glitches. The CAT Online 2009 will be the gateway for the admission into 8 IIMs across the country....
Posted in: EDUCATIONCAT Online 2009 Results declared, Check Scores Online on Website
New Delhi: Breaking News! The much-awaited Common Admission Test (CAT) Online, 2009 results have been declared. Visit the CAT IIM Website at http://www.catiim.in/ to get your scorecard. While checking your score online, please make sure to have your CAT Registration Number and the email address you had supplied during CAT registration. If you are unable to locate your details, you may contact Candidate Care or call the Toll Free Number 1-800-103-9293. Further details may be asked for to verify your identity. Out of the 2.42 lac students, who had registered for CAT Online 2009, only 2.16 lac finally appeared in the online test. Some students had to appear again because of technical glitches. The CAT Online 2009 will be the gateway for the admission into 8 IIMs across the country....
Posted in: EDUCATIONSaturday, February 27, 2010
Fourth attack on Indians in Kabul since July 2008
Describing it as a 'heinous terrorist attack,' External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said as per the preliminary information provided by the Afghan government officials, 'up to nine Indians... have lost their lives.' "A few Indians have been injured, most of whom are reported to be out of danger. Arrangements are being made for their adequate and expeditious treatment, if necessary, by evacuating them to India," he said in a statement. The Indians, who died in the incident included embassy staffers from consulates in Herat and Kandahar, a member of a medical mission and government officials, embassy sources said without giving their identity or breakup. This is the fourth attack targeted at Indians in Kabul since July 2008 when...
Fourth attack on Indians in Kabul since July 2008
Describing it as a 'heinous terrorist attack,' External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said as per the preliminary information provided by the Afghan government officials, 'up to nine Indians... have lost their lives.' "A few Indians have been injured, most of whom are reported to be out of danger. Arrangements are being made for their adequate and expeditious treatment, if necessary, by evacuating them to India," he said in a statement. The Indians, who died in the incident included embassy staffers from consulates in Herat and Kandahar, a member of a medical mission and government officials, embassy sources said without giving their identity or breakup. This is the fourth attack targeted at Indians in Kabul since July 2008 when...
6 Indians killed in 'barbaric' Kabul strike
In yet another attack on Indians in Afghanistan on Friday, Taliban terrorists targeted hotels, killing six Indians associated with developmental work in the country, including two Major rank army officers. At least 10 others, including five Indian Army officers, were injured in a coordinated strike that killed 11 others, including locals and nationals from other countries. The bombers, believed to be three in number, struck at the guesthouses, particularly at Park Residence, rented out by the Indian embassy for its staffers and those linked to India's developmental work in Afghanistan. The deceased Indians were identified as Major Dr Laishram Jyotin Singh of Army Medical Corps, Major Deepak Yadav of Army Education Corps, engineer...
6 Indians killed in 'barbaric' Kabul strike
In yet another attack on Indians in Afghanistan on Friday, Taliban terrorists targeted hotels, killing six Indians associated with developmental work in the country, including two Major rank army officers. At least 10 others, including five Indian Army officers, were injured in a coordinated strike that killed 11 others, including locals and nationals from other countries. The bombers, believed to be three in number, struck at the guesthouses, particularly at Park Residence, rented out by the Indian embassy for its staffers and those linked to India's developmental work in Afghanistan. The deceased Indians were identified as Major Dr Laishram Jyotin Singh of Army Medical Corps, Major Deepak Yadav of Army Education Corps, engineer...
Quake in Chile, ripples in Asia
A massive earthquake rattled Chile early Saturday, killing at least 70 people, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami, emerging reports indicate. The death toll is expected to go high. Image: People gather on a Santiago street after the quake ravaged the ci...
Quake in Chile, ripples in Asia
A massive earthquake rattled Chile early Saturday, killing at least 70 people, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami, emerging reports indicate. The death toll is expected to go high. Image: People gather on a Santiago street after the quake ravaged the ci...
'Indian docs serving under difficult conditions in Kabul'
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the death of medical personnel in the Kabul blast defined the risks Indian medical teams have to face while serving in Afghanistan."The medical fraternity in our country has been serving our people under very difficult conditions with great distinction," Singh said inaugurating the annual meeting of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons here."My thought goes to those members of the Indian Medical Mission in Kabul who, while serving the people of Afghanistan, particularly the women and children, used to visit Indira Gandhi Hospital there, perished in the terror attack yesterday," he said.The Prime Minister said the incident shows the measure of uncertainty that Indian doctors work under and pointed out the...
'Indian docs serving under difficult conditions in Kabul'
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the death of medical personnel in the Kabul blast defined the risks Indian medical teams have to face while serving in Afghanistan."The medical fraternity in our country has been serving our people under very difficult conditions with great distinction," Singh said inaugurating the annual meeting of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons here."My thought goes to those members of the Indian Medical Mission in Kabul who, while serving the people of Afghanistan, particularly the women and children, used to visit Indira Gandhi Hospital there, perished in the terror attack yesterday," he said.The Prime Minister said the incident shows the measure of uncertainty that Indian doctors work under and pointed out the...
There is no alternative to dialogue with Pak: PM
New Delhi: In his first comment on the recent talks with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said there was "no alternative" to dialogue to resolve issues which "divide us" and that India was ready to discuss all matters including Kashmir in an atmosphere free from terror.Singh said India seeks "peaceful and normal relations" with Pakistan and "in that quest we have consistently sought to engage those in Pakistan who are ready to work with us."In an interview to Saudi journalists ahead of his visit to Riyadh that began today, he said it was in the common interest of India and Pakistan to cooperate in fighting the menace of terrorism which hurts both."There is no change in our position... We should be good neighbours. There is no alternative...
Posted in: INDIA newsThere is no alternative to dialogue with Pak: PM
New Delhi: In his first comment on the recent talks with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said there was "no alternative" to dialogue to resolve issues which "divide us" and that India was ready to discuss all matters including Kashmir in an atmosphere free from terror.Singh said India seeks "peaceful and normal relations" with Pakistan and "in that quest we have consistently sought to engage those in Pakistan who are ready to work with us."In an interview to Saudi journalists ahead of his visit to Riyadh that began today, he said it was in the common interest of India and Pakistan to cooperate in fighting the menace of terrorism which hurts both."There is no change in our position... We should be good neighbours. There is no alternative...
Posted in: INDIA newsFriday, February 26, 2010
IT industry reacts to Budget 2010
The Finance Minister has given us a pragmatic forward looking budget that provides clarity to business. We appreciate the clarification on Section 10AA and the Direct Tax Code, implementation date. The changes to the personal income tax are very beneficial to all professionals and is in line with overall simplification theme.”Ambrish BAKAYA, Director- Corporate Affairs, Nokia IndiaWe would like to thank the government on its proposal to extend the benefit of exemption of Special Additional Duty of Customs (SAD) of 4% on parts imported for manufacturing mobile handsets from July 06, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The Union Budget 2010 has also responded positively to the industry’s request on manufacturing of parts and accessories of mobile handsets in India. The budget proposes to remove the 24%...
Posted in: BudgetIT industry reacts to Budget 2010
The Finance Minister has given us a pragmatic forward looking budget that provides clarity to business. We appreciate the clarification on Section 10AA and the Direct Tax Code, implementation date. The changes to the personal income tax are very beneficial to all professionals and is in line with overall simplification theme.”Ambrish BAKAYA, Director- Corporate Affairs, Nokia IndiaWe would like to thank the government on its proposal to extend the benefit of exemption of Special Additional Duty of Customs (SAD) of 4% on parts imported for manufacturing mobile handsets from July 06, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The Union Budget 2010 has also responded positively to the industry’s request on manufacturing of parts and accessories of mobile handsets in India. The budget proposes to remove the 24%...
Posted in: BudgetUnion Budget 2010: No audit for Rs 60 lakh business
NEW DELHI: Life will be easier for small enterprises earning annual revenue up to Rs 60 lakh or a independent professional with gross receipts up to Rs 15 lakh as they no more have to get their accounts audited. According to the Budget 2010-11, a businessman will not have to get his accounts audited if his sales are less than Rs 60 lakh a year. Earlier, the limit was Rs 40 lakh. Likewise, for an independent professional, it has been revised upward from Rs 10 lakh in the Budget proposals. "I, as Finance Minister, had introduced these limits in my budget of 1984. It is high time to reduce the compliance burden on small taxpayers," Pranab Mukherjee said in his Budget speech....
Union Budget 2010: No audit for Rs 60 lakh business
NEW DELHI: Life will be easier for small enterprises earning annual revenue up to Rs 60 lakh or a independent professional with gross receipts up to Rs 15 lakh as they no more have to get their accounts audited. According to the Budget 2010-11, a businessman will not have to get his accounts audited if his sales are less than Rs 60 lakh a year. Earlier, the limit was Rs 40 lakh. Likewise, for an independent professional, it has been revised upward from Rs 10 lakh in the Budget proposals. "I, as Finance Minister, had introduced these limits in my budget of 1984. It is high time to reduce the compliance burden on small taxpayers," Pranab Mukherjee said in his Budget speech....
Did You Know? Interesting Facts about India's Budget
With Pranab Mukherjee is all set to announce the Union Budget 2010-2011, here is a look at some interesting facts about India's budget and our nation's financial growth.On November 26, 1947 R.K. Shanmukham Chetty had presented the first budget of Independent India. But actually it was a review of the economy and no new taxes were proposed as the budget day for 1948-49 was just 95 days away.From then onwards an interim budget began to mean a budget for a short period.Chetty resigned a few days later due to differences with Prime Minister Nehru.K.C. Neogy then took charge of the Finance portfolio and held that office for just 35 days.John Mathai became the third Finance Minister of India presenting the budget for 1950-51, the first budget...
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