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The Romans were active in trade and commerce, and from the time of learning to write they needed a way to indicate numbers.The system they developed lasted many centuries, and still sees some specialized use today.

Large, perfectly formed, extra double 2 ¼ inch blooms arise by the hundreds all summer on vigorous and bushy plants. Ideal massed in beds and borders for a spot of exciting, eye-catching color.

The one element required in large amounts by organisms is Carbon. It is the most common constituent of plant life, representing 50% to 60% of the dry weight of all plant tissue.

Cashew nuts, a richly sweet product of the cashew tree, have gained popularity in North America and Europe not only for their succulent flavor but for health benefits, too

The modern theory concerning the evolution of man proposes that humans and apes derive from an apelike ancestor that lived on earth a few million years ago

A magnet is an object made of certain materials which create a magnetic field. Every magnet has at least one north pole and one south pole.

National security, is that ambience, in which a nation is able to protect and promote its national values, pursue its national interests and aspirations, in spite of, or, in the absence of, external or internal threats, real or perceived.

26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state.

Everyone has feelings of anxiety, nervousness, tension, and stress from time to time. Here are 5 ways to help manage them:

If you really want to know about paper and papermaking, you've got to get to know trees. Trees are all around you. But have you ever really thought about how they're put together? They're pretty cool.

The 20th Century is an age of science. It has blessed us with various comforts of life. The dreams of yesterday have become the reality of today. The world today is totally changed.

Football is the game which is played on the rectangular grass. It is played with the ball.

Comets are small, fragile, irregularly shaped bodies composed of a mixture of non-volatile grains and frozen gases. They have highly elliptical orbits that bring them very close to the Sun and swing them deeply into space, often beyond the orbit

Amid growing global concern about Iran's nuclear program and sabre-rattling, the ayatollahs are running out of friends: Even China is getting finicky about buying Iranian oil.

Fashion Futures is a call for a sustainable fashion industry. It’s designed to help organisations in all sectors take action which will safeguard their future.

Over the two decades prior to the onset of the global economic crisis, real disposable household incomes increased by an average 1.7% a year in OECD countries.

Oxygen is carried in the blood in two forms: dissolved and bound to hemoglobin. Dissolved oxygen obeys Henry’s law – the amount of oxygen dissolved is proportional to the partial pressure. For each mmHg of PO2there is 0.003 ml O2/dl (100ml of blood).

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A storm is basically a natural disaster which is caused by any change in the atmosphere, whether it is a change in pressure, temperature or the water level. It usually involves heavy rains strong winds which can cause a lot of destruction.

People can clearly see the activities related to Pongal celebration, once the chill in the air heralds the festive occasion of Pongal.

Think you know everything there is to know about stars? Think again! Here’s a list of 10 interesting facts about stars; some you might already know, and few that are going to be new.

Too much fat! Junk foods such as hamburgers, pizza, fried chicken and chips usually contain loads of saturated fats.

Positive attitude helps to cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worry and negative thinking.

The one thing that you need to remember with your home theater projector is that the bulb will not have an endless life. Most projector bulbs are designed to last around 1000 to 2000 hours, and the constant switching on and off mans their lifespan.

The lion is a magnificent animal that appears as a symbol of power, courage and nobility on family crests, coats of arms and national flags in many civilizations. Lions at one time were found from Greece through the Middle East to northern India.

The largest of Old Delhi's monuments is Lal Quila or Red Fort whose thick red sandstone walls, bulging with turrets and bastions, have withstood the vagaries of time and nature.

From the outside, lungs are pink and a bit squishy, like a sponge. But the inside contains the real lowdown on the lungs! At the bottom of the trachea (say: tray-kee-uh), or windpipe, there are two large tubes.

Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of peninsular India. It is the place where the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet.

Kiran Bedi has been accused of being involved in air-travel corruption. She has time and again made it clear that if she has done such a thing and used the money for the benefit of her family then the government should take help of one

The sculptor intended his work to be an immense and impressive symbol of human liberty. It was certainly that for millions of immigrants who came to America in the19th century seeking freedom and fulfillment of their dreams.

According to scientists, carbon monoxide (CO), a tasteless, colorless and odorless gas, is not only a danger to the environment but also highly toxic to human beings.

India is a country in South Asia. It is the Seventh-Largest country by area and second-largest by population and most populous democracy in the world.

Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, if you will. Although social networking is possible in person, especially in the workplace, universities etc..

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck just below the Adams apple. The gland wraps around thewindpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly formed by two wings (lobes) and attached by a middle part

The diagnosis of heart disease begins with obtaining a history that the potential for coronary artery disease exists. Risk factors need to be assessed and risk stratification occurs.

The brain is the most complex organ in the body. It is the organ that allows us to think, have emotions, move, and even dream. Given this complexity, it should not be surprising that there are many ways to separate brain parts.

Butterfly is an insect. They are cold blooded animals (i.e they maintain their body temperature). They play an important role in maintaining the balance of nature and health of the living world.

Kamraj was born on July 15, 1903, in a family of traders at Virudunagar. His real name was Kamakshi Kumaraswamy Nader but was affectionately shortened to Raja by his mother, Sivakami Ammal.

Diwali also known as Deepawali is a one of the major festival of Hindus, but it is also celebrated by Jains, Sikhs and several other communities irrespective of their faith. It is one of the social festivals of India like Holy, Eid, Christmas Day.

Tourism industry in India is on a great boom at the moment. India has tremendous potential to become a major global tourist destination and Indian tourism industry is exploiting this potential to the hilt.

Woodpeckers are simply impressive birds. I am pleased whenever I can photograph one. I felt particularly lucky to photograph this pair of White-naped Woodpecker in India (left).

Parrots are known for their colorful plumage, sharp beaks and wide wingspan. The most obvious physical characteristic of parrots is their strong, curved, broad bill.

Birds are warm blooded, egg laying vertebrate animal, having two feets for walking, running or hopping. There are about 9000 to 10,000 living species of birds in the world.

For thousands of years we have been content to have dogs as our companions, to admire them, to love them, and to rely upon them to protect us and to help us in our work and our sporting pursuits.

There are 17 species of penguins some of which are found as far north as the equator. Penguins are categorized into three families: brush-tail, crested, and king/emperor penguins.

The sunflower is a distinctive, flowering plant (Helianthus annuus L.), the seeds of which contain a valuable edible oil that contains more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil.

Weighing approximately three tons is the Common Hippo. It is the larger of two remaining species of Hippos in the world. From the early times of Egyptian writings, the Hippo has been considered a symbol of strength and fertility in their culture.

Kumkum improves complexion and hence is used for application on hyper pigmented lesions of the skin. It is also used for apply in headache. Its paste is applied on wounds.

Krishna was born in a tense historical period preceeding a devastating war. The warring factions built up so many weapons that the burden on the earth became unbearable.

Buddhism first developed in India through the teaching of Lord Gautama Buddha about 2500 years ago. His teaching is carried on in the tradition of Theravada Buddhism or the Teaching of the Elders. It is also called Hinayana Buddhism.

The elephant's foot is a spongy pad with four or five toes and toenails. The pad acts like a cushion with each step, absorbing the impact and taking some strain off the leg.

The red kangaroo is the world's largest marsupial. Females have one baby at a time, which at birth is smaller than a cherry. The infant immediately climbs into its mother's pouch and does not emerge for two months.

The Giraffe is tallest among all land living animals. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 metres (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,360 kilograms (3,000 pounds). Females are generally slightly shorter and weigh less than the males do.

Kiran Bedi is truly an icon of heroism. She was the first Indian woman to join the Indian Police Services. She was born on June 9, 1949 at Amritsar in Punjab.

We recognized pigeon as a tame bird that recognize the house and the owner. They have beautiful feather and beautiful sound too. I have cared some pigeon in my house. They also a good bird too. They are easy to care.

Laboratory studies have shown that we experience our most vivid dreams during a type of sleep called Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.

The name of Subhas Chandra Bose is an integral part of the history of India’s fight for freedom. His greatest achievement was the deep sense of national unity that he was able to kindle in his countrymen and the profound love and loyalty.

Abdul kalam is the first scientist to head the world's largest democracy. Widely known as the Missile Man, Abdul Kalam is acknowledged as the driving force behind India's leap in the defence technology that brought India.

Jawahar Lal's father was believed to be Moti Lal and Moti Lal's father was one Gangadhar Nehru. And we all know that Jawahar Lal's only daughter was Indira Priyadarshini Nehru; Kamala Nehru was her mother, who died in Switzerland of tuberculosis.

Babbu Mann is a perfect example of a multi talented person who is a singer, a lyricst, a musician, and an actor. With his special type of voice, Babbu Mann very soon become a star Punjabi singer in his initial career.

Shakespeare’s life fifty-two years. It is known that he was born in April 1564 and that he died on 23rd April 1616. We know that he was baptised on 26th April 1564 and scholars now believe that he was born on April 23rd.

Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor.

Indian peacocks are found in dry forests, mostly in small groups containing of one male and several females. Peafowl rarely fly; instead, they run from danger.

Polar bears live only in the northern Arctic where they spend most of their time on ice floes. They are the largest land meat-eater in the world and the largest of the bear family.

History of the Taj Mahal India shows that construction began in 1631 and took 22 years to complete with a work force of more than 20,000 men. It was finally finished in 1653 at a cost of 32 million Rupee or $400 million in today’s prices.

Nelson Mandela was born on July 18 of 1918. He is the former President of South Africa and the first who was elected in a completely democratic election.

There are lots of fun and interesting facts about dragonflies. Some facts about dragonflies are scientifically proven facts and some are actually myths about dragonflies that have been around for as long as hundreds of years.

Peace of mind is the most sought after 'commodity' in human life. It appears that most of us are in a state of perpetual restlessness.

There are several myths that surround lemon juice and how it can help you to lose weight. While lemon juice does have some uses in a weight loss diet, often the claims that are made about it and what it can do for fat and fatty foods are wrong.

Onam is the biggest festival of Kerala. But, there is a lot more to Onam than being just a festival. Onam reflects the faith of the people of Kerala; A belief in their legendary past, religion and power of worship. CoimbatoreTaxi News

One of the world’s most progressive telecom markets - the Indian telecom industry has seen massive investments by both private and government sectors in the previous decade.

Mother Therasa was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje (capital of the Republic of Macedonia) to Nikollë and Drana Bojaxhiu. Mother Teresa's (Annai Therasa) real name was Agnesë Gonxha Bojaxhiu. she was youngest of the three siblings.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi and the Father of the Indian Nation, was born on the 2nd October, 1869. The day is a national holiday marked by a series of cultural eve

Few of us are totally familiar with all the facts about cotton - its history, processing, and why choosing organic cotton is better. We believe that once you know the facts, you will choose to support organic cotton farmers and fair trade practices b

King Cobras are just one type of cobra. Overall, there are hundreds of different types. King Cobras are the only snake in the world that build a nest for their young, just like a bird, but on the ground!

Each of these process technologies is used to create and deliver products and services. This distinguishes them from product technology which is the technology embedded within a product.

Nitrogen is essential to crops but too much will leak into groundwater and rivers causing nutrient pollution in rivers and oceans and severe human health problems from nitrate pollution.

The xylophone is a percussion instrument made out of wooden bars. This instrument has a varied and interesting history since versions of it developed in several different locations simultaneously.

We keep reading about rising temperatures and sea-levels in other parts of the world like United States and the UK, but actually India is one of the most vulnerable countries when it comes to effects of global warming.

Flowers are often seen as ways in which to express our love and affection for those dear to us, but what about saying thank you? Flowers are the perfect gift to say thank you, but how?

He once contemplated suicide and even wrote a two-page essay on why he wanted to end his life. Anna Hazare was not driven to such a pass by circumstances.

Land: Green anoles are native to south Eastern United States, Cuba, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands.

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Shaggy Parasols are a meaty, tasty mushroom that is indigenous to the Pacific Northwest. It's close relative, the Parasol Mushroom, is only known to occur in the Southwest, but Shaggy Parasols are far more widespread.

Meditation is the art of silencing the mind. When the mind is silent, concentration is increased and we experience inner peace in the midst of worldly turmoil. This elusive inner peace is what attracts so many people to meditation and is a quality ev

Siddhars and this intense path of light is the mystical end of Hinduism. This is a journey beyond enlightenment when beliefs are abandoned and instead, experience and teachings and the sacred grace of the ancient lineage of Gurus.

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Yoga has been extremely beneficial in all fields since ancient times and has its roots in India. It has been a treasure that has been passed on to our generation. Today, it is widely known for its benefits and is accepted by major part of the world.

Feathers wear out and get old so birds must replace them every so often. Birds molt once or twice a year depending on the species. When bird molts the old feathers will fall out or are pushed out by the growth of new feathers.

So here we are again, wondering what will happen to India's information technology sector after the US economy went into a crisis last week with credit ratings agency Standard and Poor's taking it a notch down the highest AAA grade.

Desert arid region, usually partly covered by sand, having scanty vegetation or sometimes almost none, and capable of supporting only a limited and specially adapted animal population.

There are more than 2000 cactus plant varieties which are found in various colors, shapes and forms. Some unique features of cactus plant species are as follows.

Zebras, horses and wild asses are all equids, long-lived animals that move quickly for their large size and have teeth built for grinding and cropping grass.

Kathakali literally means story-play and is an elaborate dance depicting the victory of truth over falsehood. A Striking feature of Kathakali is the use of elaborate make-up and colourful costumes

The habitat for penguins is going to depend on they type you are talking about. Some of them are able to live in the coldest parts of the world. Others live very close to the equator where it is quite warm.

Music therapy is an allied health profession and one of the expressive therapies, consisting of an interpersonal process in which a trained music therapist uses music and all of its facets—physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic etc..

There are two species of elephant seals, the northern and southern. Northern elephant seals can be found in California and Baja California, though they prefer to frequent offshore islands rather than the North American mainland.

India possesses a distinct identity, not only because of its geography, history and culture but also because of the great diversity of its natural ecosystems

The forest of India are ancient in nature and composition. All Indian forests are rich in variety and shelter a wide range of fauna, avi-fauna and insects.

Indian Peacocks or peafowl (pavo cristatus) have been domesticated for about 3000 years. A common fixture on zoo grounds, animal parks, and many farms and estates around the world, peacocks are among nature's most dramatically beautiful birds

Difficult times often prevail. Times get hard just as they were once good. This is especially true for markets and business, as they are subject to ‘cycles’. What goes up, comes down, and then goes up again. As much as we know this pattern we still w

Managers spend a large part of their day in meetings- meetings with team, with clients or with their bosses. And by the end of day, they are left with little time to do the actual work, to put into action what they have decided in the meetings. On th

Reviews are a way of life in the present day corporate set up. Like it or hate it, there is no escape. If one can take a careful look at it, the performance evaluation system does more good to the employee than it does to the company.

Corporate world thrives on contacts. In today's world of networking, who you know counts more than ever before. This is especially true if you are searching for a job or looking for a career shift. On the other hand, with the incentive for successful

Working to excel is the catch phrase that many people have caught on to. The penchant to shine at work, to win recognition and that huge bonus leads to stretching, working long hours and forgetting that there is life beyond the office. This habit of

Topslip, one of the forest areas in the State rich in bio-diversity, has thrown open its serene wooded interiors to students and tourists for a trekking experience.

Emotions are so much a part of human life that they cannot be disregarded in the professional world. The ability to understand others' feelings, is necessary to build good workplace relationships. It helps one to become a better communicator. It impr

Today, thanks to rapid strides made in communication technology, home-based work is gaining steady popularity. Especially for women, the Internet has come as a real boon. It has opened up a plethora of new career choices that are home-based, for thos

With businesses and the economy becoming global, companies are not satisfied with spreading their wings within the country but are looking for offshore opportunities as well. In such a scenario they prefer to hire executives with a global mindset and

In an attempt to build Dandi as an eco-sensitive tourism spot, the Government of India announced Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative (GANDHI) Memorial Project on Wednesday. The project is aimed at overall development and conservation

The five day World Classical Tamil Conference was on Wednesday inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil with Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi attending the glittering function here.

The corporate world went through a variety of ordeals this decade. Increased competition, dearth of talent, mergers and acquisitions, financial crisis, technology disruptions, terrorist attacks and unusual weather events have all had their impact on

A leadership position comes either through a promotion or through a new job. The elevation to this position is either by virtue of one's abilities or because of superior skills or critical thinking ability. Success in the new position requires a chan

You in all probability pepper your speech with informal words like ‘cool', ‘neat', and ‘awesome' when interacting with your peers. As people have become so informal, it can be easy for our writing to follow suit. However, the business world demands p

You are hard working efficient and very ambitious. You aspire to move up the career ladder quickly. You are also aware that to realise your ambition you must put in a consistently high performance throughout. But before you get busy producing result

At work, you are often advised to ‘move out of the comfort zone’ and accept stretch jobs to develop new skills. How do you identify these stretch assignments? Any assignment that presents new experiences and challenges and gives scope for you to lear

Giving or accepting criticism is inevitable at the workplace. The effectiveness of the criticism depends on one’s approach to it. Whether you are at the giving or receiving end your ability to learn or gain from the criticism depends on your attitude

If you notice carefully, leaders are known for their speaking ability. Be it in a meeting, delivering a lecture or making a presentation, they put across their viewpoint in a manner that can be understood by the listeners without any confusion.

New Delhi, Delhi, March 4, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- The Indian Government recently announced tourist visa on arrival for citizens of five countries - Japan, New Zealand and Singapore, in an effort to promote tourism. This facility has been found very u

There are many people who get frequently upset at work. Are you one of them? Do you feel unduly disturbed when someone comes late to a meeting or if someone commits a mistake? Do you take it personally when your boss rejects your project proposal? If

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PEOPLE are the key competitive differentiator in today's knowledge based business. Companies today require a better-educated talent pool, and the pool fast drying up. With organisations willing to attract talent with whatever it takes, a key challen

The Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism Shri Sujit Banerjee has said that in a world that is becoming increasingly inter-independent with each passing year, tourism has emerged as one of the key areas for enhanced cooperation and mutual understandin

Whether you are hunting for a new job after a layoff or want to break out of the rut you have got yourself into, positioning yourself to do well is a challenge in these chaotic times. But that said, it is not beyond the average job seeker to land a g

Ajay thought the promotion to the senior manager position was his for the taking. But he was in for a rude shock when one of his colleagues was promoted to the post. Sounds familiar? You might have been piped at the winning post by a colleague who go

MUMBAI: In the midst of the intense war between hospitals and medical insurance companies over health insurance reimbursements, here’s some heartening news for policy holders. The Central Mumbai District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, in a landma

WASHINGTON: In a new study, University of Missouri (MU) researchers are studying whether increasing planet temperatures and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels could lead to atmospheric blocking and when this blocking might occur, leading to more accurate fo

When you are on your first job, the initial days are spent getting to know about the company, its culture, its people and naturally your co-workers. You would also be eagerly looking out for any feedback on your work, but it is the usual practice to

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a TB disease mechanism along with a compound to block it. The tuberculosis bacterium evades the body's immune system using this mechanism but the finding o

When it comes to innovation, organisations today are a little wary of experimenting with new ideas, considering that the business climate has just started improving after the recession. Besides, they may believe a big idea needs investment of time an

There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep, said the ancient Greek epic poet Homer. But looks like we Indians are unmindful of that. A recent survey conducted by Nielsen for Philips Electronics India Limited reveals that 93

Managers spend a large part of their day in meetings- meetings with team, with clients or with their bosses. And by the end of day, they are left with little time to do the actual work, to put into action what they have decided in the meetings.

For a fresher sending out resumes to find the first job is always exciting. Together with friends they set out to tailor the data to be attractive, to catch the employer’s eye and get the first interview call. When the much awaited interview call le

If you are one of those lucky ones who work in a company that has survived the recession and you came out unscathed after layoffs, it is time you review your work practices and habits. Fact is the rules of success at the workplace have changed as companie

TOKYO Toyota Motor Corp, which has recalled more than 8 million vehicles around the world for problems with accelerators, has decided to recall Toyota Prius in India Toyota’s new hybrid FT-CH Toyota stops sales of eight models Full Coverage its

Coimbatore: As part of the modernisation of airports, Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman V.P. Agarwal on Thursday commissioned the parallel taxiway, three new aprons and three fire tenders, each costing Rs. 3.35 crore, at the Coimbatore Airpo

Coimbatore: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) was on the job of modernising 35 airports across the country and 50 per cent of the works had been completed, said Chairman V.P. Agarwal on Thursday. Mr. Agarwal was talking to reporters after inaugur

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Feb. 4 -- The southern Indian state of Kerala, popularly known as "God's own country", enjoys its embellishment with tranquil backwaters, tempting beaches and super lush green coconut groves.

Cancer is the second major killer disease in our country. There are 20-22 lakhs of cancer cases exist in our country . More than 60% of these patients are in the prime of their life and their death has disastrous consequences to the society and famil

Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Do you have sports star dreams for your unborn child? Well, then plan the baby in such a way that he or she is born in the month of January, claims a researcher.

Only a few everyday choices about diet, exercise and tobacco use can dramatically reduce a person's risk of cancer, according to a Special Report on Cancer Prevention. The Special Report examines the science and latest findings on 10 approaches that

In the age of internet when information is just a click away, an NGO Sunday emphasised on developing reading habits among children by making books available to them.

Udhagamandalam: With the release of the ‘The Nilgiri Declaration’ the curtain came down on the week-long International Climate Champions Field Camp in Coonoor on Saturday.

CHENNAI: Parents who have been cribbing about their kids spending too much time watching television, playing video games, or working on the computer now can add more grist to their mill.

Washington, Jan 28 (PTI) In bad news for India's IT-BPO sector, US President Barack Obama today said he will slash tax breaks to American firms that move jobs abroad.

MS Dhoni has credited Zaheer Khan and the other bowlers for the thumping ten-wicket victory over Bangladesh that secured a clean sweep. Bangladesh had frustrated India by moving along to 290 for 3 soon after the drinks break in the morning session,

NEW DELHI: BJP president Nitin Gadkari says he has the full support of and cooperation from senior leaders and is not a “puppet” of any of them. Mr. Gadkari, 53, the youngest ever BJP leader to hold the post, said he was taking decisions on his own

Udhagamandalam: Thirty-six international climate champions from 11 countries including India, will descend on the Blue Mountains on an action trail to seek evidence, speak out, improve understanding and inspire positive action to fight climate change

Coimbatore: A three-day Travel and Tourism Exhibition by Holiday Expo was inaugurated at Suguna Kalyana Mandapam here on Friday by Kamalesh Patel of Gujarat Tourism.

The Home Ministry has recommended extra security measures for Indian airlines after intelligence on a threat from militants to hijack a plane of the national carrier Air India, officials said on Friday.

COIMBATORE: Bharathiar University will organise a training programme for nearly 1,000 post-graduate students from its departments and affiliated colleges to guide the delegates arriving in Coimbatore for the World Classical Tamil Conference to be hel

MUMBAI: The Congress-NCP government in Maharashtra has decided to give new taxi licences to only those who are well versed in Marathi and have resided in the state for at least 15 years.

The United States and Google Inc separately said they would move against Chinese Internet censorship, possibly signaling the start of a harder line toward China by US President Barack Obama and the end of Google's business in the country.

The psychologist, who dubbed the third Monday in January, as the most depressing day of the year has called for the idea to be refuted and is urging people to look for happiness instead.

According to a PIB release, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) recently held a road show for domestic tourism in Bengaluru, which was inaugurated by Sultan Ahmed, Union Tourism Minister of State. The focus of the road show was to highlight tourism attractions

New Delhi: India and Singapore today signed a joint action plan which, officials said, would help both countries attract more tourists. According to the plan, tourists visiting Singapore will be offered an option to include a four-five day trip to In

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Doctors and search dogs, troops and rescue teams flew to this devastated land of dazed, dead and dying people Thursday, finding bottlenecks everywhere, beginning at a main airport short on jet fuel and ramp space and without a

New Delhi: With foggy mornings having made a comeback in the national capital, dense fog today reduced visibility down to 200 metres, slowing down vehicular movement on the roads and delaying train services.

ONE FOR THE RECORD: Indian Openers Pankaj Roy (left) and Vinoo Mankad, who put a 413-run partenership for the first wicket, returning to the pavilion during the fifth cricket test against New Zealand at the Corporation Stadium, Madras, in 1956. Photo

India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) quoted a market research report “Booming Medical Tourism in India” to say that despite the economic slowdown, medical tourism in India is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry.

London, January 10 (ANI): A simple urine test can now help differentiate between dangerous and safe snoring. Researchers at the University of Chicago conducted a study on 90 children referred to a clinic to be evaluated for breathing...

According to a PIB release, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has compiled monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism on the basis of data received from major airports.

NEW DELHI: Almost 48 hours since it descended, dense fog refused to lift from the capital throughout Friday, making it the gloomiest day of the season. The maximum temperature plunged to the season's lowest of 12.1 degrees Celsius, a full 9 degrees

Coimbatore: The third Covai flower show is all set to open at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) here on Saturday (January 9). The two-day show, organised jointly by the TNAU and the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Uptown,

Washington, January 6 (ANI): New research indicates that the first earth-like planet spotted outside our solar system is likely a volcanic wasteland. When scientists confirmed in October last

To attract more tourists, India’s Union government has decided to implement a Visa on Arrival scheme for the citizens of five countries— Japan, Singapore, Finland, New Zealand and Luxembourg

New Delhi: Cold wave continues to have North India in its grip with the death toll rising to 122 as temperature have dropped drastically in many areas. Most parts of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar experienced snowfall once again on Monday.

Udhagamandalam: Train services on the Ooty-Coonoor section of the landslide-hit Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) are likely to be resumed early next week.

NEW DELHI: In the midst of the introduction of new guidelines on tourist visas, the government announced tourist visa on arrival for citizens of five countries, including Japan, New Zealand and Singapore

WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR Empower ourselves with a sense of purpose and knowledge, says Abdul Kalam We need to empower ourselves with a sense of purpose and knowledge with righteousness at heart and imbibe the strength from the lives of many indomit

t is true that people of all ages, young and old, desire to look nice with attractive features and want to be appreciated by others. In our era of perfection, cosmetic surgery has altered people’s outlook towards life in general.

NEW YORK: Google hopes to strengthen its presence in the world of mobile telephony with plans to introduce its own high-tech phone sometime in 2010, according to press reports.

Washington, Dec 27 (DPA) Travellers to the US from abroad were advised Saturday to allot extra time for check-in as Washington upped the security requirements to board a US-bound plane

Washington, Dec 26 (DPA) An international airline passenger allegedly attempted to blow-up a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit by trying to set of an explosive device, US media reported Friday.

Gautam Gambhir cracked his seventh one-day century and Virat Kohli recorded his first to guide India to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-dayer on Thursday.

Why did Copenhagen fail to deliver a climate deal? About 45,000 travelled to the UN climate summit in Copenhagen - the vast majority convinced of the need for a new global agreement on climate change.

Sachin Tendulkar struck a brilliant unbeaten 96 as India eased to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international in Cuttack. Tendulkar, supported by Virender Sehwag (44)

India will seek extradition of US terror suspect David Headley from America after a chargesheet is filed against him in a court for his involvement in last year's Mumbai attack.

MUMBAI: The market corrected after two-weeks of gains as the benchmark Sensex tumbled by nearly 400 points during the week under review on selling in the frontline counters.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been banned for two one-day international matches for his team's slow over rate in Friday's second ODI against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka squared the five-match series 1-1

U.S. President Barack Obama reached a climate agreement on Friday with India, South Africa, China and Brazil. The deal outlined fell far short of the ambitions for the Copenhagen summit.

WASHINGTON – The estimated time when whites will no longer make up the majority of Americans has been pushed back eight years — to 2050 — because the recession and stricter immigration policies have slowed the flow of foreigners into the U.S.

Google India has launched driving directions for users of Google Maps. Users can now navigate around locations using Google Maps on their desktops and mobile phones using landmarks like petrol stations,

COPENHAGEN – The European Union says poor countries have stopped their boycott of climate change negotiations at Copenhagen and have found a solution to their dispute with rich nations. The EU environment spokesman Andreas Carlgren says informal talk

India successfully tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Dhanush', a naval variant of Prithvi with 350 km range, from a warship in Bay of Bengal off the Orissa coast.

You thought the rich and beautiful are happily married. You thought wrong. They are as unhappy as the poor and the plain looking. Why is Love and sex you never got from your marriage

Oslo, Dec 10 (AFP) The chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee defended today the timing of US President Barack Obama's Peace Prize, saying it seized the opportunity to support his ideas.

Britain has tightened immigration rules from January for Indian IT professionals seeking to move to the UK under inter-company transfers.

New Delhi: The Liberhan Commission report on the Babri Masjid demolition was a "national joke", Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley said today and wondered if it had been outsourced to some other people to be written

NEW DELHI: Pakistani players will not play in the Indian Premier League III as their board has failed to obtain their visas before the deadline for confirmation of participation, IPL commissioner Lalit Modi said on Monday

Fourteen incoming flights were diverted from Mumbai airport Tuesday as poor visibility due to foggy conditions crippled operations for over two hours on two occasions, an official said.

India on Monday signed a path-breaking civil nuclear agreement with Russia that will guarantee uninterrupted uranium fuel supplies for its atomic reactors and transfer of nuclear technology.

NEW YORK – New laws passed in 25 states are making it easier for social networking giants Facebook and MySpace to purge their membership lists of convicted rapists, gropers and child molesters.

A local court in Muzaffarpur in Bihar on Wednesday took exception to non-compliance of its October 6 order by Mumbai Police to produce MNS chief Raj Thackeray

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka gave permission Tuesday to nearly 127,000 Tamil refugees to leave squalid and overrun government camps where they have been detained since the country's civil war ended six months ago, an official said.

NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is growing much faster than even the most optimistic had dared hope with official data released on Monday pegging growth in the second quarter (July-September) at 7.9% year-on-year.

P rof. Raman Sukumar is not one of the salesman conservationists that you meet every other day trying to pitch themselves up rather than the wildlife they pretend to conserve. Yet, he is the most respected, most popular, most distinguished, and if on

PUNE: Shiv Sena on Sunday unleashed another attack on Sachin Tendulkar and compared him with Sunil Gavaskar who it hailed as a "true Maharashtrian".

India wants positive reaffirmation on nuke deal: PM

Forty-three people have died in landslides caused by torrential rains in the last two days in the hill district of Nilgiris in western Tamil Nadu. Officials of the flood control centre in Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty,

Indiscriminate widening of roads along the mountain side could have led to the unprecedented landslides in the Nilgiris that have killed 43 people....

New Delhi, Nov. 14: RSS chief Mohanrao Bhagwat has sounded a mild warning to the BJP to either accept the Sangh’s advice or risk remaining a “divided”, dysfunctional and rootless party.

London: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said he does not visualise the border dispute between India and China flaring up into a conflict.

Hyderabad: Australia defeated India by three runs in the fourth One-day international and took a 3-2 lead in the series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at the Uppal here today.