Monthly archives: April, 2013

New Earth-like planets found : Carnegie

Washington, D.C.—A team of scientists, including Carnegie’s Alan Boss, has discovered two Earth-like planets in the habitable orbit of a Sun-like star. Their work is published in Science Express. Using observations gathered by NASA’s Kepler Mission, the team, led by William Borucki of the NASA Ames Research Center, found five planets orbiting a Sun-like star …

‘WRITING WRONGS’ AWARD FOR FONDERIE 47 AT BASELWORLD

‘WRITING WRONGS’ AWARD FOR FONDERIE 47 AT BASELWORLD     Fonderie 47 will be presented with the inaugural ‘Writing Wrongs’ Award by Tempus Fugit at Baselworld 2013 on Thursday, April 25th at 5pm at the Edelberg booth in the Ramada Hotel. We are very pleased to invite you to join us for the prize-giving ceremony.This …

RAYMOND WEIL launches their 3rd Exclusive boutique at Mumbai and felicitates versatile actress ‘Sonal Chauhan’

““The Independent Swiss watch brand establishes itself in its new boutique at Borivali” Through creativity, watch making know-how and accessibility, RAYMOND WEIL has become one of the major Swiss watch making companies in its category, while preserving its family spirit and its independence. Today, the family-run company revamps its presence in India with the opening …

Goa Tourism to organize Heritage Festival from April 18–21, 2013

Mumbai, April 15, 2013: Department of Tourism, Government of Goa along with Goa Tourism Development Corporation will organize the Goa Heritage Festival at Saligao from April 18-21, 2013 that will showcase and promote the state’s rich and unique heritage. The festival coincides with World Heritage Day which also falls on April 18.  The venue of …

MUHS, UoP, UoM, Dr. BAMU and Persistent Systems announce a National Strategic Initiative to promote Inclusive Innovations in India

Unique Collaborative Effort to Bring Grass Roots Innovations to the Masses Pune, INDIA – April 15, 2013: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, along with the University of Pune (UoP), University of Mumbai (UoM), Dr. B. A. Marathwada University (Dr. BAMU), Aurangabad and Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) the global leader in software …

Global Experts Poll: Economic Confidence Up Significantly in Second Quarter

Economic Confidence Index rises to 0.48 from 0.43 last quarter, closer to optimistic territory above 0.5 Indices tracking confidence in global governance and global cooperation make similar gains Eighth quarterly Global Confidence Index polled 304 experts from business, government, international organizations and academia who are members of the Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils Geneva, Switzerland, …

The Senior / Assisted Living Sector In India

B.Sridhar, National Director – Social Infrastructure Practice (Education, Healthcare & Senior Living) Jones Lang LaSalle India  The concept of homes for aged has undergone a sea-change, with the name itself now being senior living or assisted living. The services offered include fulfilling the social, security, healthcare, administrative, food and other requirements – including understanding what …