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Formula One Preview: Singapore GP Practice and Qualifying Live Streaming Information

The Red Bull dominated Friday practice in the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix with Sebastian Vettel again expected to dominate and build on his already sizeable lead in the drivers' championship standings.

Sep 21, 2013

India reckons revived reforms for failing economy

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): The tapering trends in Indian economy urgently demands deepening of economic reforms so as to stabilise the dwindling economy of the country. India___s Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram stated this while interacting with the mediapersons in New Delhi. Earlier on Wednesday (September 18) the US Federal Reserve announced that it will continue with its monthly $85 billion bond buying programme and wait for more evidence of growth recovery. He also assured that the Indian government is working for the growth recovery and normalisation of the Indian currency.

Sep 20, 2013

Sensex surges over 600 points to 2013 high on US Fed Reserve's move

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): The Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange surged over 600 points after a stop-gap-up start and hit fresh high of 2013, as the U.S. Federal Reserve took a decision to continue with the stimulus programme to boost economic sentiment. All the sectoral indices were in the green with banks, with realty and auto stocks leading the rally on hopes of dovish stance by the Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan at its policy review meet. At 9:35 a.m.; the 30-share index was at 20,509.93, up 547.77 points or 2.74 per cent. It touched a high of 20,567.61 and a low of 20,347.30 in early trade.

Sep 19, 2013

Yoga Can Help Smokers Kick the Habit, Says Study

The art of yoga can help smokers to quit their habit, a Delhi-based study says.

Sep 18, 2013

Wrong Vaccine Lands 114 Bengal Children in Hospital

Nearly 114 children were rushed to a hospital in Hooghly district of West Bengal on Sunday, after health workers administered wrong vaccines to them.

Sep 16, 2013

WB: 67 children hospitalized after being given Hepatitis Vaccine instead of Polio Drops

Arambagh, Sep 16 (ANI): In a big goof up, sixty-seven children, all under five years of age, were hospitalised after it was discovered that they had been given the Hepatitis B vaccine orally instead of anti-polio drops under the Pulse Polio programme

Sep 16, 2013

British council organises an evening of poetry in New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): The British Council in New Delhi organised a poetry recitation programme by Indian diplomat-poet Abhay K, recently. Abhay K is currently posted in Kathmandu, Nepal. He said that the objective of the event was to promote poetry as an art and make people aware of it. He also added that poetry has the power to build bridges and connect people of different communities. Abhay K. has authored eight books including five poetry collections.

Sep 14, 2013

India to send its first satellite to mars

Bangalore, Sept 12 (ANI): India's space agency unveiled details about the country's first satellite to Mars that would seek to find out the presence of methane gas, a precursor for life, on the red planet. Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had worked upon the country's upcoming, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) and is set to launch it between September 21 to 27. On the sidelines of news conference at Bangalore, the Project Director of the mission, Arunan, said that it was a perfect combination of science and technology. Programme Director of the mission, M. Anna Durai, said that satellite would be carrying scientific instruments, including a methane sensor, with itself.

Sep 12, 2013

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Raghuram Rajan Takes Over RBI Chief Role with Inspired Confidence: Full Statement

Raghuram Rajan, who took charge on 4 September as the chief of India's Central Bank, is all set to target plunging rupee, bad bank loans and free up the bonds and currency markets to revive the current economic situation.

Sep 5, 2013

Sensex Surges Over 400 Points; Metal Shares Rally

Indian stock markets advanced for the first time in five days on Thursday, with Sensex surging more than 400 points, helped by gains from metal and oil & gas sector shares.

Aug 22, 2013

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Mars One Project: Over 1,800 Indians Apply for One-Way Trip to Red Planet

Mars One, a non-profit organisation, is working to establish a human colony on Mars by 2023. More than 1,800 Indians have already applied for the one-way trip to the Red planet, Aashima Dogra, spokesperson of the Netherlands-based Mars One, told The Times of India.

Aug 21, 2013

2014 FIFA World Cup: Where to Book Tickets Online for World's Biggest Football Tournament

Football lovers around the world can buy tickets for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, as sale of tickets will be opened on Tuesday night (20 August). Ticket bookings will be opened at 12.00 CET (5:30am IST, Wednesday) on FIFA official website.

Aug 20, 2013

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

Full Text of President's Speech on Independence Day Eve

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed displeasure over the way legislatures behave in the parliament and rampant corruption in his speech to the nation on the eve of 67th Independence Day. Here is complete text of President's address to the nation.