Myntra hits jackpot with ‘End of Reason Sale’
Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) Myntra’s fourth edition of End of Reason Sale (EORS) turned out to be a reason of joy for all. The e-commerce platform clocked over two million item orders by the end…
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India disappoints optimists, and pessimists: Economic analyst Ruchir Sharma
By Anjali Ojha New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Indian economy lets down both optimists and pessimists, with several positives like a drop in crony capitalism and reforms push but also some concerns like increasing…
Sabarimala disallows chartered accountants’ meet at temple
Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 (IANS) The Sabarimala temple management in Kerala has disallowed a three-day ‘residential meeting’ of chartered accountants after the organisers made “all arrangements” and posted the invitation on their website. “It has been…
LeEco’s Max2 smartphone answers low-battery problems
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco’s newly-launched smartphone, Le Max2, could answer the nagging issue of low battery. Armed with a 3,100mAh battery, Le Max2 is equipped with Type C…
BRICS working group on energy to meet in Visakhapatnam
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) A two-day meeting of the BRICS Working Group on ‘Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency’ will be held on July 4-5 in Visakhapatnam, an official said here on Sunday. This will…
‘Low wages causing labour shortage in Indian jewellery sector’
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Lower average salaries in Indian gems and jewellery sector compared to other manufacturing areas, has led to acute labour shortage, a joint study by industry chamber Assocham and Thought Arbitrage…
Austrian, German engineers help shore up rail links in northeast
By Sujit Chakraborty Agartala, July 3 (IANS) The broad gauge lifeline of northeastern states is in danger and it’s because of the loose soil beneath the railway track. So engineers from Austria and Germany are…
Nepal to get Indian help in construction of postal roads
By Rupesh Dutta New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Tasked to improve road connectivity in remote parts of India’s Northeast, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) is now venturing into Nepal where it…
Yu Yunicorn: Sleek choice for multi-taskers
By Sourabh Kulesh New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Fueling the fire in the most popular Rs 8,000-Rs 15,000 smartphone segment in the country, Micromax sub-brand Yu has come up with its flagship device Yunicorn –…
Rains, rupee, reforms expected to lift equities
By Rohit Vaid Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Healthy monsoon rains, more economic reforms and a firm rupee are expected to support the equity markets’ upward trajectory in the coming week. According to market observers, clarity…
NPCIL gets nuclear liability policy
Chennai, July 3 (IANS) India’s first insurance policy covering public liability to an atomic power plant operator has been issued to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) but the reinstatement of insurance value post…
Torrential rains batter Mumbai, Konkan region
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Torrential rains battered Mumbai and the entire coastal Konkan region on Saturday, severely hitting normal life due to waterlogging in many parts, besides affecting road, rail and air transport. The country’s…
Centre mulling hike in minimum pay after unions threaten strike
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) With various associations of central government employees announcing an indefinite strike from July 11 against the “meagre” pay hike announced in the 7th Pay Commission, the government is considering increasing…
Centre mulling hike in minimum pay after unions threaten strike
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) With various associations of central government employees announcing an indefinite strike from July 11 against the “meagre” pay hike announced in the 7th Pay Commission, the government is considering increasing…
Corporates, HNIs subscribe most for new shares of Quess
Bengaluru, July 2 (IANS) Corporates and high net worth individuals (HNIs) have subscribed most to the much sought after shares of the city-based Quess Corp Ltd, whose initial public offering (IPO) got over-subscribed by a…
‘Climate change, development at Indian coasts changing bird migration’
Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) Climate change and development activities in coastal wetlands of India have led to change in arrival patterns of migratory birds and habitat alterations, an expert said here on Saturday. The important…
India’s pharma industry expected to grow to $55 bn by 2020
New York, July 2 (IANS) India’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical market is expected to grow to $55 billion by 2020 and emerge as the sixth largest globally by size, said Indian Ambassador to the US Arun…
Birla Corporation looks at a better demand for cement in 2016-17
Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) The M.P. Birla Group’s flagship firm, Birla Corporation expects the cement sector which is facing the problem of excess supply will see a better demand in the current fiscal on the…
Three workers killed in blast in RCF’s Mumbai plant
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) At least three persons were killed and three others injured in a blast in the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd factory here on Saturday, officials said. A RCF spokesperson said that…
Rains, reforms to strengthen rupee
By Rohit Vaid Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Healthy progress of the monsoon and expectations of more economic reforms are expected to strengthen the Indian rupee in the upcoming week. According to experts, other factors such…