Delhi's Metro to increase awareness amongst commuters
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will observe an awareness week Jan 1-7 for safe use of elevators and escalators by its commuters across stations.
2008 was good for Indian tea, with exports rising
The beleaguered Indian tea industry is on a comeback trail after nearly a decade-long recession with exports increasing and prices firming up in the weekly auctions, offi...
Indian artisans campaign to get rid of middlemen
A treasure trove of Indian arts and crafts will be on display here from Friday, but it will be no ordinary exhibition. The show involving 120 artisans is part of a campai...
Rio Tinto to mine diamonds in Madhya Pradesh
Rio Tinto India will soon set up a project for production of diamonds in Madhya Pradesh, the state government has said.
3.5 Million Chhattisgarh families to get free iodised salt
The Chhattisgarh government Wednesday said that it would provide iodised salt packets free of cost to over 3.5 million poverty-hit families.
Maytas to acquire funds through realty ventures
Maytas Properties, a firm owned by Satyam Computer Services Chairman S Ramalinga Raju's son, is looking at raising funds through several of its real estate related ventur...
Insurance firms may have to publish annual reports
Insurance companies may soon have to publish their annual reports in newspapers to bring more transparency. They have also been asked to furnish details of investments ma...
'Ghajini' grosses nearly Rs.900 Million worldwide
Aamir Khan starrer "Ghajini" is raking in big money not only in India, but abroad as well. The film's box-office performance has almost equalled the big grosser of the ye...
Rs.6.2 Billion relief package for Maharashtra farmers
The Maharashtra government Tuesday announced a relief package worth Rs.6.2 billion (Rs.620 crore) to the crisis-ridden farmers in the state.
SAARC business conference in Pakistan postponed
A two-day SAARC business leaders conference scheduled to be held here in February has been deferred due to Pakistan-India tensions in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack...