Abu Dhabi | 4 days ago
Abu Dhabi among world's 100 busiest meeting destinations
Abu Dhabi, May 15 - Abu Dhabi has been named among the top 100 busiest global destinations for meetings, in the International Congress and Convention Association - rankings.The UAE capital jumped to the top 100 from the 234th place in 2011.Abu Dhabi is now ranked alongside other major meetings cities including Atlanta, Georgia, Brasilia and Perth, and higher than established global hubs such as La ... read more

Chennai | 4 days ago
IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils
Chennai, May 14 - The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League - encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.Chennai Super KingsMike Hussey c Sehwag b Yadav 26Murali Vijay run out - 31Suresh Raina c Warner b van der Merwe 7Mahendra Singh Dhoni not out 58Ravindra Jadeja b Yadav 24Dwayne Bravo not out 12Extras - 10 Total - ... read more

Thiruvananthapuram | 4 days ago
Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights
Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 - A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed flight departures .Rajendra Das, trade union leader of the Thiruvananthapuram International and Domestic Contract Workers Union, told IANS that the strike was called after talks between labour officials, workers and the management over a hike in salary broke down.The monthly salary o ... read more

New Delhi | 4 days ago
Manmohan Singh to go to Japan, Thailand May-end
New Delhi, May 14 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh goes to Japan May 27-29 for the annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during which nuclear energy cooperation will be high on the agenda. He will then go to Thailand at the invitation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.Manmohan Singh had to postpone his November trip for the annual bilateral summit due to political conditions in ... read more

Kolkata | 4 days ago
United Bank Q4 net down by 79 percent
Kolkata, May 14 - Public sector lender United Bank of India Tuesday reported a 79 percent dip in its net profit to Rs.31.18 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs 149.29 crore for the same period in the previous year.Total income of the city-based bank however increased to Rs.2,687.18 crore in fourth quarter last fiscal as compared to Rs.2,370.15 crore in the same period previous fisc ... read more

New Delhi | 4 days ago
Develop rural Delhi: Dikshit to legislators
New Delhi, May 14 - With an eye to assembly elections which are due in November, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday asked legislators to expedite the development work in the rural areas of the capital.She referred to those projects which have already been approved by the Rural Development Board which is vested with the responsibility of creating infrastructural facilities.In a meeting of ... read more

Bangalore | 4 days ago
Gilly, Mahmood carry Kings XI to victory
Bangalore, May 14 - Veterans Adam Gilchrist - and Azhar Mahmood - rolled back the years as the duo spearheaded a resurgent Kings XI Punjab to a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial Pepsi Indian Premier League - game here Tuesday.RCB were riding high after scoring 174 for three, courtesy a 136-run partnership in 14.2 overs between Chris Gayle - and skipper Virat Kohli -, b ... read more

New Delhi | 4 days ago
Need to construct additional bases in Andamans, Laskshadweep: Antony
New Delhi, May 14 - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase-II of Coastal Security Plan and said construction of additional bases was necessary in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Laskshadweep to extend the country's operational reach.Addressing the Naval Commanders' Co ... read more

Bangalore | 4 days ago
Kings XI beat Royal Challengers by seven wickets
Bangalore, May 14 - Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League - match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.Kings XI easily chased down the target of 175, losing three wickets with 11 balls to spare after skipper Adam Gilchrist struck an unbeaten 85 off 54 balls and Azhar Mahmood hit 61. ... read more

Mumbai | 4 days ago
Indian food industry to touch Rs.408,040 crore by 2018
Mumbai, May 14 - The current size of the Indian food industry stands at Rs.247,680 crore per annum and is expected to grow at 11 percent to touch a staggering Rs.408,040 crore by 2018, an official said here Tuesday.In terms of market segments, the Quick Service Restaurants and casual dine-in formats account for nearly three-fourths of the total chain and cafes make up 12 percent, with fine dining ... read more