Monthly Archives: April 2009
South African elections overtake IPL hype
Johannesburg, April 24 The general elections in South Africa have overshadowed the media hype over the Indian Premier League (IPL) here after the initial frenzy of the opening games in… Read more
Economic slowdown changing travel trends, say experts
New Delhi, April 23 The economic downturn is unlikely to affect the Indian tourism industry but only trigger a change of travel trends and preferences in the market, according to… Read more
Delhi Daredevils clinch a thriller against Super Kings
Durban, April 23 Delhi Daredevils defeated last year’s finalists Chennai Super Kings by nine runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Kingsmead here Thursday.
Egypt withdraws 25 percent import fee on cotton yarn
New Delhi, April 23 Egypt has withdrawn, with effect from April 8, a temporary import fee it imposed on cotton yarn and textiles in a move that would benefit India,… Read more
21 suspected women militants arrested in Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 23 Twentyone suspected women militants and an extremist man were arrested Thursday in the southern Barisal district by Bangladesh’s elite Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), an official said.
Karnataka sees 55-60 percent polling in first phase
Bangalore, April 23 Karnataka recorded 50 to 55 percent voting in 17 of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies Thursday with Bangalore registering around 50 percent turnout, election officials said.
President Patil arrives in Poland with large business delegation
Warsaw, April 23 President Pratibha Patil arrived here Thursday on a four-day official visit to Poland, 13 years after the last visit by an Indian head of state. She is… Read more
Voters in two Uttar Pradesh villages boycott polling
Lucknow, April 23 Voters in two villages of Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district Thursday boycotted the Lok Sabha elections to protest the lack of development of the area.
India, Poland should target $5 bn trade in five years: CII
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India and Poland should target raising the bilateral trade from $1 billion to $5 billion in the next five years, an Indian industry lobby report… Read more
Kerala stockbrokers renamed Geojit BNP Paribas
London, April 23 Leading Kerala-based retail stockbroking firm Geojit Financial Services Ltd was Thursday renamed Geojit BNP Paribas.
