New technology to reduce cost of solar energy by 75%
September, 2012
Washington: Scientists have developed a new technology which they claim could make production of solar energy cheaper by 75 per cent, and thus speed-up its market adoption.
US Open: Paes-Stepanek set-up final clash with Bryan brothers
September 7, 2012
New York — India's ace tennis player Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek set-up a final date with second seeded American twins Mike and Bob Bryan in the US Open men's doubles.
Government trying to protect Indian economy from global mess: Indian PM
September 7, 2012
New Delhi — The Indian economy is passing through a difficult time but the government is trying to protect it from the global economic mess, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday.
Sorry to see the marquee IPL going the way it is
September 7, 2012
India -- The problem goes way beyond what's happening with the Deccan Chargers. There is a much wider issue at stake, says former president of IPL Lalit Modi .
Data services to be next big revolution: Sibal
September 6, 2012
New Delhi — Data services will be the next big revolution after voice services, Minister of Communications and IT Kapil Sibal said Thursday.
Kapil Sibal: Indian Minister of Communications
Sri Lankans stage anti-India protests after attacks
September 6, 2012
Sri Lankans demonstrated throughout Colombo on Thursday in response to recent attacks on pilgrims in Tamil Nadu. The cause of the attacks is still unclear.
Heavy drinking may ‘rewire’ the brain
September 6, 2012
The research found both a physical and a chemical connection between the abuse of alcohol, high levels of anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder.
Indian automobile industry turnover $145 bn by 2016: Patel
September 6, 2012
New Delhi — Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel Wednesday said the Indian automobile and auto component industry turnover will reach $145 billion by 2016 to account for more than 10 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Man swallows $14,000 diamond at Sri Lanka gem show
September 6, 2012
A Chinese man was arrested after he swallowed a $14,000 diamond at a jewelry show in Sri Lanka. The man was taken to a hospital where he was given a heavy dose of laxatives.
Manmohan ineffectual, presides over corrupt government: US daily
September 5, 2012
Washington: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been described as "a dithering, ineffectual bureaucrat presiding over a deeply corrupt government" by a leading US daily that said his reputation was damaged by the "accusation that he looked the other way and remained silent as his cabinet colleagues filled their own pockets".
