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IAF displays fire power at Vayu Shakti-2010

In a breathtaking display of rapid air power dominance in a representative battlefield area, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft blasted away targets by day, dusk and night in a fire power demonstration exercise, Vayu Shakti-2010, at Pokharan (Pokhran) today. In its day-night show of strength for the first time ever, the IAF displayed its full [...]

Indian Government-NSCN (IM) peace talks on Tuesday

Talks between the Indian Government and leaders of Naga militant group NSCN (IM) are scheduled to begin in New Delhi on Tuesday. Mr. R S Pandey, interlocutor, will represent the Central Government and hold talks with the NSCN(IM) Secretary General, Mr. T H Muviah and the Chairman Mr. Issac Swu Chishi.
The Naga leaders are [...]

New Lung Delivery Technology to help people Quit Smoking

A new technology for delivering nicotine to the lungs may soon help smokers in quitting the habit. When compared to the traditional nicotine vapor delivery system used in the Nicotrol/Nicorette inhaler, the new lung delivery technology proved more effective at delivering nicotine to the blood stream. As a result, it provides immediate relief of withdrawal [...]

Chile earthquake death toll increases

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday left more than 214 people dead. The death toll may rise as hundreds of people were still missing and feared trapped under the rubble of buildings which toppled under the force of the massive quake. Search and rescue operations are on and at least 22 people were [...]

Tsunami after 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

On Saturday, a massive earthquake on the coast of Chile killed at least 78 people by toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck at 0634 GMT. The epicentre was located off the coast in Maule, near the city of Concepcion. The epicenter was 320km from capital Santiago and 115 km from Concepcion, [...]

CAT 2009 results on February 28

The results of Common Admission Test (CAT) 2009 are likely to be announced on Sunday, February 28, 2010. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) officials have announced that the results will be out by the end of this month. Being the last day of February, chances are more that the CAT results will be out [...]

iTunes Store sells 10 Billion Songs

Apple on Thursday announced that iTunes Store officially reached a landmark milestone when it sold it’s 10 billionth song. The 10 billionth song, "Guess Things Happen That Way" by Johnny Cash, was purchased by Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. As the winner of the iTunes Countdown to 10 Billion Songs, Louie will receive a $10,000 [...]

Rs 1114 Crore for Rural Roads in North-East India and Sikkim

Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee on Friday announced a total budgetary support of Rs.12,000 crore for development of rural roads including bridges in India. Out of this sum, a provision of Rs.1,114 crore has been earmarked specially for the North-Eastern region of India and Sikkim.
This provision has been made under the Department of [...]

Union Budget 2010-11 : Rs.1,73,552 crore for Infrastructure

The Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in his Budget speech in Parliament on Friday has announced a provision of Rs.1,73,552 crore for upgrading infrastructure in both rural and urban area in India. This accounts for over 46% of the total plan allocations for infrastructure development in the country.
Emphasising on the need for accelerated development [...]

Budget brings relief to Indian Tax Payers

Tax payers in India gets some relief. In the General Budget 2010-11 presented by the Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the income tax slabs for individuals have been revised. Under the new proposal, 10% tax will be levied on incomes between Rs 1,60,001 and Rs 5,00,000, 20% on incomes [...]

Guide for Purchasing Perfect Bouquet

If you are getting married soon and want a beautiful bouquet, then here is the ways by which you can make it by yourself. The first thing while making...

Chile earthquake death toll increases

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday left more than 214 people dead. The death toll may rise as hundreds of people were still missing...

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