Budget growth-oriented but ignores NRIs, feel experts
While describing the budget as a "good" one, Dr Kamala Edwards, President of the Indian-American Leadership Council, said Finance Minister P Chidambaram seems to have missed an opportunity to provide incentives to NRIs like China did. Canada-India Business Council lauds PC's effort The increase in the minimum tax slab for the working class is going to set in motion a spending spree that will ensure India's GDP growth rate of 8-9 per cent in the year ahead, C-IBC President Kam Rathee said. Sports industry welcomes budget
The relief proposed in the budget will definitely boost the ailing sports industry," Ramesh Kohli, owner of Beat All Sports (BAS), a leading bat manufacturing company. Customs duty exemption on air weapons hailed Earlier, only national shooters were allowed a duty free import of air rifles and air pistols but the new rule would enable even a beginner to buy duty free equipment.
Students appear for CBSE exams
For the first time, 20 per cent of the questions will be based on 'high-order thinking skills' as prescribed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), the guiding document for preparation of NCERT textbooks.
PPP "rethinking" on Fahim as next PM
Asif Ali Zardari has said that the PPP is 'rethinking' its position on Makhdoom Amin Fahim being the prime ministerial candidate as it could not get complete majority in the elections.
Obama book sales overwhelm rivals' sales
Sales have exploded in 2008 for the works of Obama, the Illinois Democrat who has steadily climbed in the polls all year. Sales have stayed flat for the works of Senator John McCain, the Arizona Republican ...
New immigration system comes into effect in UK Under the new rules, Indian restaurants will not be able to get low-skilled workers from the subcontinent but will have to rely on East European workers for getting help in the kitchen and bars.
Russia to vote for president on Sunday
Voters face a slate of four candidates, but First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who has been endorsed by the outgoing President Vladimir Putin is expected to win an overwhelming victory.
Beijing opens world's largest airport terminal
The roof of the swanky new terminal looks like a dragon from the air with its wing spread running 3.25 km. The structure has 175 escalators, 173 lifts, 437 travelators, 64 restaurants, 300 check-in counters and an ultra modern baggage handling system on 50 km of conveyor belts. Security guards get a briefing before going on patrol at Beijing Airport's new Terminal 3 building. Beijing's newest terminal isa gargantuan glass-and-steel creation built to accommodate a surge in visitors for the Summer Olympics. AP Photo
Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon shakes hands with US Undersecretary for Commerce and Industry and Security Mario Mancuso during the meeting of India-US High Technology Commerce group in New Delhi on Friday. PTI
Australia top seeds for ICC Champions Trophy 2008
India (111 pts), who are closely trailed by South Asian rivals Pakistan (109 pts) and Sri Lanka (107 pts), will join join New Zealand on 113 rating points if they win the upcoming CB Series final against Australia...
MEN'S HOCKEY: OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS Roshan Minz to replace injured Diwakar
Chief coach Joaquim Carvalho assured that Diwakar's absence would not adversely impact the team's balance. Diwakar skipped training yesterday as the team management did not want to risk aggravating the "stiff shoulder".
CHESS: Anand maintains lead after ninth round
Anand used clever tactics to prevent his opponent from gaining the upper hand. He managed to neutralise Aronian's initiative by giving back the pawn and forcing a position with opposite coloured bishops. The players decided to split the point on the 27th move in a balanced position.
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Students appear for CBSE exams
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