Monthly Archives: June 2009
India to view longest solar eclipse July 22
New Delhi, June 30 India will view 21st century’s longest solar eclipse July 22 which will provide a life time opportunity to scientists and sky gazers to study this grand… Read more
India win three medals at Asian Youth Games
New Delhi, June 30 Indian athletes won three medals on the first day of the inaugural Asian Youth Games in Singapore.
Monsoon reaches Delhi, at last
New Delhi, June 30 The national capital’s wait for the rains finally came to an end Tuesday as the monsoon reached the city, bringing with it showers and the much-needed… Read more
Nirupama Rao is second woman to become India’s foreign secretary
New Delhi, June 30 Nirupama Rao, India’s ambassador to China and who has served as first woman spokesperson of the foreign ministry, will succeed Shivshankar Menon as India’s next foreign… Read more
‘Cocktail of issues’ behind attacks on Indians, says Australian MP
Sydney, June 30 The disconnect between the “established Indian order” and students was a matter of concern, says a prominent Australian parliamentarian who blames a “cocktail of issues” for the… Read more
Lenovo wants to do a China in India
New Delhi, June 30 Personal computer (PC) manufacturer Lenovo, struggling at the fifth position among PC makers in India, is looking at emulating its China success in other emerging markets… Read more
We are still in Lalgarh, say tribal leaders
Lalgarh (West Bengal), June 30 Denying that he has fled from Lalgarh, agitating tribal leader Chattradhar Mahato Tuesday said he was still in this troubled area of West Bengal “with… Read more
Kerala to set up Rs.250-crore trade centre
Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 The Kerala State Industrial Development Corp (KSDIC) has tied up with Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) to set up a world class trade and exhibition centre… Read more
Cement, manufacturing sectors picking up
New Delhi, June 30 India’s cement and manufacturing sectors, hit hard by the slowdown last year, are now seeing a turnaround, said a senior government official Tuesday, hoping that it… Read more
Kashmir tense after Baramulla killings
Srinagar, June 30 Curfew continued in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla town for the second day and restrictions were extended to other places in the valley Tuesday, a day after two… Read more
