PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. articles from September 2008

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CHINA-3RLD QUAKE (RPT).
September 1, 2008... CHINA-3RLD QUAKE (RPT) (Updating toll) 32 killed, 400 injured in southwest China quake Beijing, Aug 31 (PTI) -- The 6.1-magnitude quake that jolted southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces on Saturday has killed 32 people, destroyed...

India-born surgeon Patel to face Aussie court in Feb next year.
September 1, 2008... India-born surgeon Patel to face Aussie court in Feb next year Melbourne, Sept 1 (PTI) -- India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, who has been facing about 14 charges of manslaughter, causing grievous bodily harm and fraud, will be facing the...

Power cut experienced in many parts of the country: Shinde.
September 1, 2008... Power cut experienced in many parts of the country: Shinde Chennai, Aug 31 (PTI) -- Even as the Tamil Nadu government is under attack from political parties on the prevailing power scenario in the state, the Centre came to its rescue today,...

McCain terms Palin 'a reformer', wants her help in Washington.
September 1, 2008... McCain terms Palin 'a reformer', wants her help in Washington Washington, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Republican White House hopeful Senator John McCain has termed his running mate Sarah Palin as "a reformer" who will help him reform Washington. ...

Dubai bank to curb money laundering.
September 1, 2008... Dubai bank to curb money laundering Dubai, Sept 1 (PTI) -- To keep a tab on money laundering and terror financing, a leading UAE bank has installed an integrated software solution, a first in the region. Dubai Islamic Bank has...

US officials concerned over reports on Zardari's mental health.
September 1, 2008... US officials concerned over reports on Zardari's mental health New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Several US officials including a senior Republican senator have expressed concern over reports that Pakistan People's Party chief Asif Ali Zardari, a...

North Pole becomes an 'island'.
September 1, 2008... North Pole becomes an 'island' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- It's now a fact. The North Pole has become an "island" for the first time in history, courtesy global warming. NASA's satellite images have revealed that the melting ice has...

Mentha oil futures down in early trade.
September 1, 2008... Mentha oil futures down in early trade New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Mentha oil futures extended its losses today to quote down in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange due to profit-taking by speculators, sparked by sufficient supplies...

FIMMDA NSE - MIDIB/MIBOR.
September 1, 2008... FIMMDA NSE - MIDIB/MIBOR. Mumbai, Sept 01 (PTI) -- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Inter-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and Mumbai Inter-Bank offer rate (MIBOR) at 9.40 am today. NSE - MIBID 9.31 Pct Standard Deviation...

Symonds mulls quitting international cricket.
September 1, 2008... Symonds mulls quitting international cricket Melbourne, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Disillusioned Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds is mulling quitting international cricket after he was sent home by the Cricket Australia for going on a 'fishing...

Resurgere Mines lists with marginal premium on BSE.
September 1, 2008... Resurgere Mines lists with marginal premium on BSE Mumbai, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Resurgere Mines and Minerals India today got listed at Rs 272.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, with a marginal premium over its issue price of Rs 270. Within...

Seven Pak security personnel killed in militant attack.
September 1, 2008... Seven Pak security personnel killed in militant attack Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Seven Pakistani security personnel were today killed when Taliban militants ambushed their vehicle near a strategic tunnel in the troubled North West Frontier...

Two foetuses in Tutankhamun's tomb are his 'twin daughters'.
September 1, 2008... Two foetuses in Tutankhamun's tomb are his 'twin daughters' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Two still-born babies found in the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun are the "boy King's" twin daughters, anatomists have claimed. A team from...

VP pickups fail to enthuse voters: poll.
September 1, 2008... VP pickups fail to enthuse voters: poll New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Neither Democrats nor Republicans have received boost among the voters after Barack Obama and John McCain announced their running mates, a new poll shows. The poll...

PAK-ATTACK.
September 1, 2008... PAK-ATTACK (Upgrading) Seven Pak security personnel killed in militant attack Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Seven Pakistani security personnel were today killed when Taliban militants ambushed their vehicle near a strategic tunnel in the...

GUSTAV LD CONVENTION.
September 1, 2008... GUSTAV LD CONVENTION (CHANGING SLUG) Amid Gustav fear Rep Convn to take essential issues Washington, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Amidst speculation of Hurrican Gustav touching the US shores today, most of the programmes of Republican National...

Rupee hits over 17-month low at 44.20/23 dlr in early trade.
September 1, 2008... Rupee hits over 17-month low at 44.20/23 dlr in early trade Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The Indian rupee hit a 17-month low at 44.20/23, 28 paise cheaper from its last close against the greenback, during morning trading today on heavy dollar...

Sugar futures rise in early trade.
September 1, 2008... Sugar futures rise in early trade New Delhi, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Sugar prices rose today in early trade on the domestic futures market on expectations of a pick-up in demand in the spot market ahead of festive season. At 1100 hrs,...

Democrats take one pc lead over Republicans.
September 1, 2008... Democrats take one pc lead over Republicans Washington, Sept 1 (PTI) -- On the eve of a watered down Republican Convention in St Paul, Minnesota, a national poll suggests that the race for the White House remains dead even. According...

FIRE (rpt).
September 1, 2008... FIRE (rpt) (Rpt) Fire at commercial building Chennai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- A major fire today broke out on the fourth floor of a big shop, which also sells furniture, at the busy Ranganathan Street in south Chennai. However, no loss of life...

Jeera futures up on export demand, tight supply.
September 1, 2008... Jeera futures up on export demand, tight supply New Delhi, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Supported by rising export demand and restricted arrivals in spot markets, jeera futures today maintained its rising trend in early trading on the National Commodity...

Maruti Suzuki August sales falls by 9.19 pc.
September 1, 2008... Maruti Suzuki August sales falls by 9.19 pc New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Country's biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki today reported 9.19 per cent decline in sales during August at 59,908 units as against 65,968 units in the same month last year....

Chinese man gets death sentence for killing cops.
September 1, 2008... Chinese man gets death sentence for killing cops Beijing, Sep 1 (PTI) -- A Chinese court today awarded death sentence to a man for killing six policemen and injuring four others in a knife attack in Shanghai two months ago. Yang Jia,...

Taking stairs instead of lift 'could save your life'.
September 1, 2008... Taking stairs instead of lift 'could save your life' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Attention all office-goers and shoppers! Take the stairs instead of the lift or escalator at work or mall, for a study has revealed that climbing a flight could...

Symonds unsure about touring India, mulls retirement.
September 1, 2008... Symonds unsure about touring India, mulls retirement Melbourne, Sep 1 (PTI) -- As concerns are raised over his commitment towards the national team, disillusioned Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds is unsure if he would tour India for a...

TVS Motor's two-wheeler sales jump 11.28 pc in August.
September 1, 2008... TVS Motor's two-wheeler sales jump 11.28 pc in August New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- TVS Motor Company today reported a jump of 11.28 per cent in its total two-wheeler sales, during August at 1,14,321 units compared to 1,02,734 units for the...

MIDDAY-MIBOR.
September 1, 2008... MIDDAY-MIBOR Mumbai, Sept 01 (PTI) -- Category Time Mibid Standard Mibor Standard Rate Deviation Rate Deviation ------------------------------------------------------------ Overnight 9.40 A.M. 9.31 0.0100 9.39...

Muzaffarnagar to host ITF women's meet from Nov 1.
September 1, 2008... Muzaffarnagar to host ITF women's meet from Nov 1 Muzaffarnagar, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has allotted the USD 10000 ITF women's tennis tournament to the city from November 1-9. Speaking to the media...

Pepper futures up on short-covering.
September 1, 2008... Pepper futures up on short-covering New Delhi, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Pepper futures gained today on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange on short-covering by speculators, driven by tight arrivals in the spot markets. At 1145 hrs...

Turmeric futures up marginally as demand pics up.
September 1, 2008... Turmeric futures up marginally as demand pics up New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Turmeric futures rose marginally in early trading on the country's leading National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange on buying by speculators, driven by lower...

JUTESPOT KOL OPEN.
September 1, 2008... JUTESPOT KOL OPEN Kolkata, sept 01 (PTI) -- jute spot prices : w-five raw-jute rdy 1465.00 b twills 1020gms rdy 3075.00 sep 3150.00 oct 3200.00 nov 3250.00 dec 3300.00 hessian 101.5cm x 3052gms rdy 1195.00 sep 1200.00 oct 1210.00 nov...

When Evander Holyfield came looking for Vijender.
September 1, 2008... When Evander Holyfield came looking for Vijender Poonam Mehra Bhiwani (Haryana), Sep 1 (PTI) -- Beijing gave Vijender Singh the most cherished moments of his fledgling career but the one thing the Olympic bronze medallist missed out...

Two million people leave US gulf states as Gustav storm approaches.
September 1, 2008... Two million people leave US gulf states as Gustav storm approaches Dharam Shourie New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Jet speed winds and heavy rains from the approaching powerful Hurricane Gustav began lashing the US Gulf coast early today, but...

Army, police launches fresh combing operations in Jammu.
September 1, 2008... Army, police launches fresh combing operations in Jammu Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Army and Police have today launched a major search operation in the city following reports of the movement of some suspected militants. After receiving...

Inflation, input cost may add to SAIL's capital expenditure.
September 1, 2008... Inflation, input cost may add to SAIL's capital expenditure New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The inflationary trend and rise in input costs are likely to escalate capital expenditure of India's leading steel maker SAIL in achieving the ambitious...

LAF AUCTION RESULTS - RBI.
September 1, 2008... LAF AUCTION RESULTS - RBI Mumbai, Sep 01 (PTI) -- Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF)- auction results: The results of the RBI repo/reverse repo auctions held in morning on Sep 01, 2008 are: amount(face value in Rs crore) Item ...

Bajaj motorcycle sales up 5 pc in Aug.(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... Bajaj motorcycle sales up 5 pc in Aug New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Country's second largest two- wheeler maker Bajaj Auto today reported a five per cent rise in its motorcycle sales in August at 1,75,274 units against 1,67,483 units in the...

CDI to grant interest free loan to shareholders.
September 1, 2008... CDI to grant interest free loan to shareholders Chandigarh, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Integrated media and entertainment company Compact Disc India has decided to grant interest-free loan to those holding shares for the last 10 years to enable them to...

SPORT VIJENDER MATTHEWS.
September 1, 2008... SPORT VIJENDER MATTHEWS Heath Matthews' healing touch in India's Beijing boxing glory Poonam Mehra (with pix) Bhiwani (Haryana), Sep 1 (PTI) -- Left out of the Indian contingent initially, it was physio Heath Matthews' healing touch...

MONEY-MARKET-OPERATIONS-RBI.
September 1, 2008... MONEY-MARKET-OPERATIONS-RBI Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Money market operations on August 29, 2008. (Amount in Rupees crore, Rate in per cent) Volume Weighted Range (One Leg) Avg.Rate A. Overnight segment: (I+II+III) ...

3M launches technology for dental care.
September 1, 2008... 3M launches technology for dental care Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- 3M Healthcare today said it has launched a computerised technique which will replicate the look and feel of a natural tooth. "Lava crowns and bridges are restorations that...

Indo-Asian Fusegear bags Rs 23 cr order from West Africa.
September 1, 2008... Indo-Asian Fusegear bags Rs 23 cr order from West Africa New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Electrical equipment maker Indo Asian Fusegear Limited (IAFL) has bagged an order of Rs 23 crore for export of electrical distribution equipment to West...

Further correction in steel prices soon.
September 1, 2008... Further correction in steel prices soon New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- A correction in steel prices is likely soon on the back of softening trend in global markets, Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said today. "As per present indications,...

SC refuses to stay Allahabad HC's judgement on cane price.
September 1, 2008... SC refuses to stay Allahabad HC's judgement on cane price New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh will have to pay farmers extra Rs 1,480 crore following the Supreme Court's refusal to stay the Allahabad High Court's...

Rising income and awareness will drive pharma growth: CII.
September 1, 2008... Rising income and awareness will drive pharma growth: CII New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The Rs 36,000 crore Indian pharmaceutical market is likely to grow at 19.4 per cent on the back of rising health consciousness and increasing affordability...

Aban Offshore arm's JV bags USD 271 mn order from Maersk Oil.
September 1, 2008... Aban Offshore arm's JV bags USD 271 mn order from Maersk Oil Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Offshore drilling and oil field services provider Aban Offshore today said a joint venture of its subsidiary has bagged 271 million dollar (about Rs 1,191...

Govt may not relax Euro-IV deadline.
September 1, 2008... Govt may not relax Euro-IV deadline New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The government is unlikely to relax the 2010 deadline for introduction of Euro IV grade fuel in the country and may ask state refiners to expedite upgradation of their units to...

Base metals down as inventory climbs, lacklustre demand.
September 1, 2008... Base metals down as inventory climbs, lacklustre demand New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Amid rising global inventories and worries over lacklustre global demand, copper led the fall in base metal prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange today. ...

Panag visits flood-affected areas, Army intensifies relief.
September 1, 2008... Panag visits flood-affected areas, Army intensifies relief New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- To intensify the ongoing rescue work in Bihar's flood affected areas, the Army today rushed 16 additional columns of men to join relief efforts, even as...

Petrol, diesel prices will not be cut for now: Deora.
September 1, 2008... Petrol, diesel prices will not be cut for now: Deora New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Government today ruled out an immediate reduction in petrol and diesel prices as state-run firms are still running into daily loss of over Rs 400 crore despite...

Army intensifies relief operations in Bihar.
September 1, 2008... Army intensifies relief operations in Bihar New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- To intensify the ongoing rescue work in Bihar's flood affected areas, the Army today rushed 16 additional columns comprising about 2,000 men to join the relief efforts....

Additional kerosene, free LPG for flood-hit Bihar.
September 1, 2008... Additional kerosene, free LPG for flood-hit Bihar New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The Centre today announced release of additional kerosene and free domestic cooking gas for the flood-hit areas of Bihar. "The flood situation in Bihar is very...

Expert committee to suggest new alignment in Katra-Qazigund.
September 1, 2008... Expert committee to suggest new alignment in Katra-Qazigund New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- A six-member expert committee has been formed by the railways to suggest a new alignment in the Katra-Qazigund section of the Kashmir rail link project....

Pak launches search operation for missing Chinese engineers.
September 1, 2008... Pak launches search operation for missing Chinese engineers Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Pakistani police have launched a search operation for two Chinese engineers who went missing in the country's restive North West Frontier Province last...

Toll in China quake rises to 38.
September 1, 2008... Toll in China quake rises to 38 Beijing, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The toll in the 6.1-magnitude quake that hit southwestern China on Saturday rose to 38 today, as massive relief and rescue operations continue. Huili county, the worst hit in...

China to build world's fastest rail link.
September 1, 2008... China to build world's fastest rail link Beijing, Sept 1 (PTI) -- China plans to build the world's fastest rail line linking its capital Beijing with financial capital Shanghai, which will cut the journey time to four hours as compared to...

Drive in SAfrica to raise funds for Bihar flood victims.
September 1, 2008... Drive in SAfrica to raise funds for Bihar flood victims Durban, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Relief for Bihar's flood victims is pouring in from as far as South Africa, with a prominent Indian-origin businessman, having roots in the state, launching a...

Only a govt of national consensus can solve problems: Zardari.
September 1, 2008... Only a govt of national consensus can solve problems: Zardari Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- With just five days to go for the crucial Presidential election, Asif Ali Zardari, the front runner for the post and Pakistan People's Party candidate...

Paes-Dlouhy in US Open quarters.
September 1, 2008... Paes-Dlouhy in US Open quarters New York, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Seventh seeds Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy advanced to the US Open men's doubles quarterfinals with a comfortable straight-set victory over South African Rik De...

13 people killed as violence escalates in NWFP.
September 1, 2008... 13 people killed as violence escalates in NWFP Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- In escalating militant violence in Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province, seven security personnel were today killed in an ambush by Taliban militia and six...

US officials worried about Zardari's control over N-arsenal.
September 1, 2008... US officials worried about Zardari's control over N-arsenal New York, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Several US officials have expressed concern over reports that PPP chief Asif Ali Zardari, who was diagnosed with mental problems as late as last year, will...

95 killed in clashes between rival tribes in Pakistan.
September 1, 2008... 95 killed in clashes between rival tribes in Pakistan Islamabad, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Upto 95 people were reportedly killed and 200 injured in a single day of clashes between rival tribes in Pakistan's troubled North West Frontier Province which...

Sunderban residents plant mangroves to counter climate change.
September 1, 2008... Sunderban residents plant mangroves to counter climate change Amitava Das Sunderbans (WB), Sept 1 (PTI) -- Kabita Patra and her family members at Madanganj village in Namkhana island of the Sunderbans every night go to sleep with...

AyurVAID to set up 40 hospitals across India.
September 1, 2008... AyurVAID to set up 40 hospitals across India Bangalore, Sep 1 (PTI) -- After establishing two hospitals in Kerala, new generation hospital chain AyurVAID Hospitals will set up 40 ayurveda hospitals integrated with modern medicines across...

LANKA-CLASHES.
September 1, 2008... LANKA-CLASHES 43 killed in Lanka clashes as army captures key LTTE outposts T V Sriram Colombo,Sept 1 (PTI) -- At least 41 Tamil Tigers and two armymen were killed in clashes as troops gained control over key LTTE outposts in the rebel...

I am quite a loser: Bindra.
September 1, 2008... I am quite a loser: Bindra New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Despite his feat of winning India's maiden individual Olympic gold medal, ace marksman Abhinav Bindra says he considers himself a "loser" in life as he has done nothing except shooting...

Gagan, Saurab and Rashid to play at World Amateur Golf event.
September 1, 2008... Gagan, Saurab and Rashid to play at World Amateur Golf event New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Gagan Verma, Saurab Bahuguna and Rashid Khan will spearhead the Indian challenge at the World Amateur Golf Championship for the Eisenhower Cup that gets...

Suzlon to buy Martifer's stake in REpower for 270 mn euros.
September 1, 2008... Suzlon to buy Martifer's stake in REpower for 270 mn euros Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy today said it has signed an agreement with Portugal-based Martifer for acquisition of the latter's entire stake in REpower...

Cranes Soft completes due diligence for German acquisition.
September 1, 2008... Cranes Soft completes due diligence for German acquisition Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Cranes Software International today said it has completed the due diligence process to acquire Germany-based Cubeware GmbH for 18 million euros (about Rs...

Daughters follow Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal to Forbes list.
September 1, 2008... Daughters follow Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal to Forbes list New York, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Riding high on their fathers' richie-rich status, Vanisha Mittal, Isha Ambani and Pia Singh -- daughters of Lakshmi Mittal, Mukesh Ambani and K P Singh...

SPORT DOLA.
September 1, 2008... SPORT DOLA London 2012 on cards for Dola Tapan Mohanta Kolkata, Sep 1 (PTI) -- India's fancied women's archery team may have come out duds at the Beijing Olympic Games but Dola Banerjee says 2012 London Games were very much on cards for...

Videocon chairman for Tatas talking to farmers.
September 1, 2008... Videocon chairman for Tatas talking to farmers Kolkata, Sept 1 (PTI) -- It is the responsibility of the Tatas to step in and settle the matter with farmers directly at Singur, Videocon Group chairman Venugopal Dhoot today said. He was...

Broking firms to face rough weather in near term : report.
September 1, 2008... Broking firms to face rough weather in near term : report New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Domestic brokerage firms are likely to see challenging days ahead with bearish market sentiments and tightening macroeconomic situation keeping investors...

Edelweiss MF launches Liquid, Liquid-Plus funds.
September 1, 2008... Edelweiss MF launches Liquid, Liquid-Plus funds Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Edelweiss Asset Management Ltd, today announced the launch of its maiden funds-Edelweiss Liquid Fund and Edelweiss Liquid Plus Fund. Both the New Fund Offers (NFOs)...

AGRI FOODGRAIN-PRICES.
September 1, 2008... AGRI FOODGRAIN-PRICES Kolkata, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Following is the wholesale rate of foodgrain items according to Posta Bazar Merchants' Association, Kolkata (Rates in Rs per quintal unless stated): Pulses : Moong Dal 3900-5500, Musur dal...

Plot to sell intimate photos of William with Kate 'busted'.
September 1, 2008... Plot to sell intimate photos of William with Kate 'busted' London, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Police in Britain claim to have busted a plot to sell intimate stolen photographs of Prince William, the second-in-line to the English throne, and his...

NCDEX denies any delivery defaults on its bourse.
September 1, 2008... NCDEX denies any delivery defaults on its bourse New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The country's leading farm commodity bourse NCDEX has denied any delivery defaults on its exchange as alleged by traders and exporters of jeera. "This (delivery...

Coffee exports rises by 6 pc.
September 1, 2008... Coffee exports rises by 6 pc New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- India's coffee exports have shot up by 6 per cent to 1.66 lakh tons in the first eight months of this year on the back of significant rise in re-exports of value-added coffee products,...

Govt mulls raising export duty on iron ore.
September 1, 2008... Govt mulls raising export duty on iron ore New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today said the government is mulling over increasing export duty on iron ore to ensure its supply security to domestic steel producers. ...

Global maize production likely to be low at 774 mn tons.
September 1, 2008... Global maize production likely to be low at 774 mn tons New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- International Grains Council has revised the maize production forecast upward to 774 million tons for 2008-09 marketing year, which is less by 1.40 per cent...

National Remote Sensing Agency becomes ISRO centre.
September 1, 2008... National Remote Sensing Agency becomes ISRO centre Bangalore, Sep 1 (PTI) -- The National Remote Sensing Agency, functioning as an autonomous society under Department of Space, has been converted into a full-fledged organisation --National...

Videocon's mega steel & power project in Bengal on track.
September 1, 2008... Videocon's mega steel & power project in Bengal on track Kolkata, Sept 1 (PTI) -- The Rs 15,000-crore steel and power project of the Videocon Group in West Bengal is on track despite the Singur controversy, company's Chairman Venugopal...

UTI MF plans to launch products in international market.
September 1, 2008... UTI MF plans to launch products in international market New Delhi, Sept 1 (PTI) -- Undeterred by choppy markets and deferring of public offer, UTI MF is looking for options to launch products across various geographies by the end of...

A P Solvex gets national award for R&D.
September 1, 2008... A P Solvex gets national award for R&D New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) -- Rice barn processor A P Solvex has been conferred with the first National Award-2007 for Research and Development in medium enterprise category. The award, constituted by...