Mamata blames huge debt for poor revenue in WB
Had it not been for the huge interest being paid to the Centre on loans taken by the erstwhile Left Front government, large-scale employment would have been possible in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday. “While in 2011-12, the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India took... read more »
Maruti recalls 1,492 units of Ertiga, Swift, Dzire, A-Star
The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it will recall 1,492 units of Ertiga, Swift, Dzire and A-Star models produced in October this year to rectify a possible problem with steering column. The company said it will inspect the steering column for 1,492 vehicles... read more »
What women look for in `ideal partner` revealed!
Melbourne – The things that women look for in an ideal partner have been revealed. Research has revealed that modern women are looking for a “multidimensional man”, who knows and cares about what’s going on in the world, News.com.au reported. According to the survey conducted by Lynx,... read more »
Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams
Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams in the national capital on Wednesday on sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also plunged by Rs 510 to Rs 45,280 per kg on lack of buying support from jewellers and industrial units. A weak global trend on... read more »
Relief supplies sent for Philippines typhoon victims
Dubai – As the number of affected people in the Philippines continues to rise, humanitarian assistance shipped out from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been distributed in remote... read more »
Coal India to take up 126 projects in 12th Plan
New Delhi – State miner Coal India Limited (CIL) has identified 126 new projects with an estimated capacity of 438.04 million tonnes (MT) to be taken up during 12th Plan... read more »
Let Gujarat woman in snooping row speak: Khurshid
New Delhi – Casting aspersions on an inquiry ordered by the Gujarat government, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday said the woman in the snooping row must give her... read more »
China’s lunar probe to land on Moon next month
Beijing – China is scheduled to launch Chang’e-3 lunar probe to the Moon in early December, the first time a Chinese spacecraft will soft-land on the surface of an... read more »
Obesity linked to higher risk of hearing loss in women
Washington – A new research has revealed that a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waist circumference are each associated with higher risk of hearing loss, while a higher level of... read more »
