Monthly archives: April, 2013

New Singapore plastic film is the future of 3D on-the-go

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and A*STAR& rsquo;s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering & rsquo;s (IMRE) new nano-engineered screen protector that turns the ordinary screens of handheld devices into 3D displays will be marketed by start-up, Nanoveu Pte Ltd. The unique plastic film can also potentially be used as next generation security tokens employed by banks …

Extreme Algal Blooms: The New Normal?

Washington, D.C.—A research team, led by Carnegie’s Anna Michalak, has determined that the 2011 record-breaking algal bloom in Lake Erie was triggered by long-term agricultural practices coupled with extreme precipitation, followed by weak lake circulation and warm temperatures. The team also predicts that, unless agricultural policies change, the lake will continue to experience extreme blooms. …

The Euromoney Fifth Kuwait Conference Brings Together an Elite Group of Financial Experts & Leading Sponsors

‘Financial Sustainability, Regulatory Capacity – The Challenge of Change’  The Euromoney Kuwait Conference has grown considerably over the past five years to become the biggest financial conference in Kuwait. It combines Euromoney’s unique perspective on global events with an in-depth financial analysis of the State of Kuwait. This year, the focus will be on the …

Indian Railways Enter One Billion Tonne Select Club After Exceeding Revised Freight Loading Target for the Year 2012-13

China, Russia& USA are the Other Members of this Club : Railway Minister Congratulates Railwaymen for this Milestone Achievement The Indian Railways achieved yet another significant milestone when it entered the one billion tonne select club in freight movement joining Chinese, Russian and USA railways. In 2012-13, Indian Railways have been able to achieve an originating …

Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2004-05=100), February 2013

The   Eight core industries have a combined weight of 37.90 per cent in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).  The combined Index was 144.4 in February 2013 with a growth rate of (-) 2.5% compared to their 7.7% growth in February 2012.  The decline in  growth in February,2013 was on account of negative growth witnessed in Electricity generation and …