Taking effective steps to contain Maoist violence: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: The central government is taking effective steps to contain Maoist violence in parts of the country, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Tuesday. “Government is taking effective steps to contain Naxalism (Maoism), but we will also take measures to address the social causes... read more »
Indirect tax target challenging but achievable: FM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said Rs 6.23 lakh crore indirect taxes collection target for the current fiscal is a challenging one but efforts are on to achieve the same by taking steps to boost growth. “The revenue targets in the case of indirect taxes for the current financial... read more »
IDBI Bank says not being probed over Rs 950-cr loan to Kingfisher Airlines
State-run lender IDBI Bank Ltd said on Tuesday it is not being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over a Rs 950-crore loan to the now-grounded carrier Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. The CBI has launched an initial probe over the Rs 950 crore alleged loan given by IDBI Bank to the... read more »
Tata-SIA airline Vistara may take to the skies in October
Tata-SIA Airlines Limited (TSAL), on Monday, announced that the much-anticipated brand name of its new airline will be Vistara, or limitless in Sanskrit, with aubergine and gold as its colours. As some statutory clearances are yet to come in, the ‘full service’ airline may take to the skies... read more »
The top places to visit in Chennai
For the first-time visitor, there’s no dearth of places to visit in Chennai, the southernmost metro in India. The Tamil capital dazzles a visitor with its range of experiences: be it... read more »
Tripoli airport becomes Libya’s new frontline between rival militias
TRIPOLI: First, there is a single shot. Then Libyan fighters empty their anti-aircraft guns as others crouch for cover at Tripoli International Airport. Until Saturday night, the airport... read more »
1.4 million Indian children aged 6-11 out of school: Unesco
NEW DELHI: Achieving the goal of getting all children in school by 2015 is now clearly impossible. It has emerged that there are 57.8 million children who are out of primary school... read more »
How about a sugar-free apricot shrikhand?
Sugar-free Apricot Shrikhand This is a combination of golden apricots and yoghurt generously garnished with pistachios. Ingredients: Golden apricots – 15-20 Sugar-free – 6... read more »
Exercises that help you battle pain
Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts muscle strength and flexibility, quickens... read more »
