A series of programmes across the nation marked 124th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, as political parties vied to claim the legacy of the political icon and main architect of Indian constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently in Germany, paid tributes to the leader who was a tall figure of India’s freedom movement, […]
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), also called the Bretton Woods twins, have forecast India’s growth to speed up to 7.5-8 percent next fiscal, outpacing China, thanks to the reforms focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. In separate studies released on Tuesday – South Asia Economic Focus by the World Bank […]
Indian and Chinese army personnel met on the border in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday on the occasion of the north Indian harvest festival of Baisakhi, a defence statement said. “A ceremonial border personnel meeting was held today (on Tuesday) between Indian Army and Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China on the occasion […]
The almost 250-year-old gems and jewellery industry in Rajasthan may lose some of its shine if the critical shortage of skilled manpower continues. The industry in Jaipur, the largest in the country, annually records exports of Rs.2,200-2,400 crore ($352-284 million). The number of skilled workers, though, has fallen drastically to between 125,000 and 150,000 now […]
London, April 14 (IANS) Manchester United legend Eric Cantona believes his former team can win the English Premier League football tournament next season. United defeated cross-city rivals Manchester City 4-2 on Sunday to consolidate their third position in the league table. “Now they are the kings of the city,” Frenchman Cantona was quoted as saying […]
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Technology firm RailYatri.in on Tuesday said it has launched a new Big Data-based application to provide insights into Indian Railways and answer crucial queries from its users related to railways’ operations. According to the company, the application provides insights from train traveler data spread across hundreds of meta-data fields and […]
Asserting that the all-pervasive internet had become an aspect of modern living, an Indian IT industry body on Tuesday favoured net neutrality so that it is accessible for the common good of all. “India should move in the direction of net neutrality as the benefits of the internet are manifold. We are in favour of […]
Today Mr Ross (Spiro) Alatsas stepped into the role of Acting Chairperson for the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Mr Alatsas has been Deputy Chairperson of the VMC since 2011. Mr Alatsas said he is honoured to be taking on the mantle of Acting Chairperson during the recruitment process for the VMC’s next Chairperson. “I am […]
Athletes from across Australia and the world are making their way to Jervis Bay ahead of the XTERRA Asia Pacific Championship this weekend with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres today welcoming some of the sport’s international competitors to NSW. The XTERRA Asia Pacific Championship, starting at Callala Beach on Saturday […]
One of India’s most important art treasures will travel to Australia in May as part of the growing artistic and cultural engagement between India and Australia. Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop MP and Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts Senator George Brandis QC today announced the National Gallery of Australia would host a […]