Minister for Small Business Russell Northe today commended the winners of Telstra’s respected Victorian Business Awards. Mr Northe paid special tribute to Smile Solutions, a dental practice based in Melbourne CBD which was awarded the coveted 2014 Telstra Victorian Business of the Year award. “Congratulations must go to all six winners, but special mention should […]
Many Australian kids struggle to meet their recommended dietary intakes of iron and calcium – essential nutrients that support brain and bone development. Dieticians and nutritionists who work within NSW multicultural communities came together on the 22 June 2014 to help understand the breakfast habits of growing kids within the South Asian community in Australia and the importance […]
New Delhi, July 7 Amid high expectations from the common man and corporate India, the maiden budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government Thursday is expected to extend tax relief to the salaried class and unveil steps to spur investment and growth, even as fiscal situation remains fragile amid deepening Iraq crisis and high inflation. […]
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Citing resource constraints, the New York Times has dropped its special “India Ink” section providing in-depth coverage of “The World’s largest Democracy at a Crossroads” after a three year run. The Times though painted it only as a ‘change of address” saying “that kind of specificity is no longer the way The […]
Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) People across Uttar Pradesh experienced yet another pleasant day as rains continued in most of the regions Monday, bringing the temperature below the normal level. The Met Office has already confirmed the arrival of monsoon. It said more rains may occur in many parts of the state for the next few days. […]
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 7 (IANS) Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger said the absence of Neymar will provide Brazil with extra motivation in their World Cup semifinal here Tuesday. The Bayern Munich midfielder told reporters that Brazil would be determined to win for the forward, who suffered a fractured vertebra in the Selecao’s 2-1 victory over Colombia Friday, […]
The Hague, July 7 (IANS) Dutch news media praised a daring decision by coach Louis Van Gaal to replace the goalkeeper for the penalty shoot-out against Costa Rica, which led the team to the semifinals against two-time champions Argentina in Sao Paulo Wednesday. Van Gaal brought on substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul after 120 minutes of 0-0 […]
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 7 (IANS) Argentina have been boosted by the return to fitness of Sergio Aguero ahead of their World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands Wednesday. Aguero has missed the Albiceleste’s past two matches against Switzerland and Belgium with a hamstring injury but looked untroubled during a light training session here Sunday, reports Xinhua. […]
Sydney, July 7 (IANS) Australia has the highest proportion of recreational drug users in the world, according to the UN’s 2014 World Drug Report, media reports said Monday. The UN report confirmed Australia as leading the world in the use of party drug ecstasy, third in methamphetamines and fourth in cocaine, Xinhua reported citing a Daily […]
Stockholm, July 7 (IANS) Singer Mick Jagger reportedly took two women to his hotel room in 48 hours after a concert here. The Rolling Stones legend is said to have chatted up an attractive duo at a party following a concert here July 1, before inviting them to his room at different times during a two-day […]