India

India readies first unmanned lunar mission

admin_huliq — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:14 -0500

As India readies to launch its first unmanned lunar mission on 22nd October, space authorities are awaiting the green signal from the government for the country's maiden human space flight planned around 2015.

Stampede in Chamunda Devi temple in India Kills 103

admin_huliq — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:08:43 -0500

At least 103 people were killed and about 29 people injured in a major stampede in the Chamunda Devi temple at the start of Navaratra festival in Jodhpur, India on Tuesday morning.

Senate Panel Approves India, USA Nuclear Deal

admin_huliq — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:31:25 -0500

Advancing the hope for an early Indo-US nuclear accord, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve the Bill by 19 to 2, sending it to the full Senate (rpt) Senate.

Naina Devi Temple Stampede Takes 145 Lives

admin_huliq — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:38:39 -0500

In the worst-ever temple tragedy in Himachal Pradesh, at least 145 devotees, including 30 children have been killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede on Sunday at the Naina Devi shrine triggered by rumors of a landslide.

India Calls High-Level Meeting On Security

admin_huliq — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:35:42 -0500

Union Home Minister of India Shivraj Patil on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in the wake of serial blasts in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.

Pakistan Condemns Bomb attacks in Bangalore, Ahmedabad

admin_huliq — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:32:32 -0500

Condemning the bomb attacks in Bangalore and Ahmedabad, Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has described them as "dastardly acts of senseless violence" against innocent people.

Bangalore Bomb Blasts Kill One In India

admin_huliq — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:22:35 -0500

A woman was killed and at least six people were injured in a series of five low-intensity bomb blasts in Bangalore, which were carried out in eastern parts of the information technology capital of India on Friday afternoon, DD News reports.

Microsatellite-guided insight into the genetic status of Adi tribe

harminka — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:35:26 -0500

North-east India has always been a hotspot for population geneticists due to its unique, strategic geographic location and the presence of linguistically, culturally and demographically diverse populations practicing varied occupations (from hunter-gathering to settled agriculture).

eXample Consulting Launches LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION

examplecg — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:58:48 -0500

eXample Consulting Group is pleased to announce the launch of its immensely practical "LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION" public workshops for the benefit of organizations and experienced working professionals.

Nokia emerges as India's Most Trusted Brand

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:36:57 -0500

Nokia has emerged as the Most Trusted Brand in India in the annual survey undertaken by Brand Equity of The Economic Times, India's largest and the world's second most read financial daily.

India to share record farm output story with world

admin_huliq — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:25:37 -0500

As over 30 nations grapple with food riots caused by rising prices, India's story on how it pulled off record farm production will hold the world's attention at the three-day Food Security Summit beginning in Rome on Tuesday.

India critiques developed nations for greenhouse emissions

admin_huliq — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:24:07 -0500

India criticized the developed nations for failing to take effective steps to check greenhouse gas emissions and targeting the developing countries on global warming.