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DST’s Continued Support to all the Professional Science & Engineering Academies of Country for Knowledge Services and Outreach Organisations

The Science & Technology Secretary Dr. T.Ramasami has exhorted upon the professional Science & Engineering academies of country for enhancing their efforts in the expansion of knowledge service and outreach organisations. He was addressing the representatives from different government & autonomous institutions working under the aegis of in the J.C.Bose Institute in Kolkata today. While …

Institute of Capital Markets, CFA Institute, and CFA Society Pakistan join hands to strengthen investment industry

The Institute of Capital Markets (ICM), the leading finance industry organization for licensing certification in Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) withCFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, and its member society CFA Society Pakistan(CFAP) to jointly organize globally relevant, professional education and training, and promote ethical practices in the country. The MOU identified six …

CMPA honours Shriram Foundation as the Outstanding Institution of the Year

Governing Board of the Centre for Media & Public Affairs (CMPA) has great privilege in choosing the ‘SHRIRAM FOUNDATION‘ as the Outstanding Institution of the Year (2012) in Promoting Montessori Education. Historically, on January 06, 1907, Maria Montessori opened her first school and daycare center for Working Class Children in Rome. Hence, Centre for Media …

India Can offer World the Largest Number of Scientists- Anil Kakodker Plenary Session on Mega Sciences Discuss Role of India in scientific Projects

India can offer world the largest number of scientists. Hence there should be no aspect of Science we shall miss it out. Mega Projects in the area of science are indispensable and essential. He said mega science programmes brings science and technology together, both the basic & applied sciences and encourages innovations. Also ,it is …

Cement prices fall 10% in two months – Umesh Shanmugam

Cement prices across the country are under pressure. Even as the peak construction period has set in, poor demand and inactivity in the construction space have hit prices. The average price of a 50-kg bag of cement has slipped 10 per cent through the last two months to Rs 270, compared with Rs 267 in …

Ball State researcher says U.S. economy is stuck in neutral

Ball State economist Michael Hicks that today’s federal job report underscores his belief that recovery from the Great Recession will be anemic for the long term. The U.S. Labor Department reported today that the economy added about 155,000 new jobs in December. The jobless rate remained at 7.8 percent as about 12.2 million Americans continued …

KraussMaffei Group bundles strengths for higher impact in the UK and Ireland market

(Munich, January 4, 2013) The KraussMaffei Group is bundling its strengths and expertise for a stronger market presence in the UK and the Ireland market. With effect from January 1, 2013 the affiliate of Netstal UK will be moved from Stone (Staffordshire) to Warrington Cheshire). Under the organisational umbrella of KraussMaffei (UK) Ltd an independent market presence of the Netstal, …

Shell’s 2013 Arctic drilling program ‘on the brink’ after grounded drilling rig incident: Greenpeace

Washington DC, January 4, 2013 – Following news that Shell’s stranded oil rig has suffered serious damage since being grounded in the Gulf of Alaska, Greenpeace predicts the company will now struggle to complete its planned 2013 drilling programme in the Arctic. The Kulluk ran aground late on December 31 off the island of Sitkalidak …

Orientation Workshop on Agenda for Sustainable Buildings – Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi along with New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA), Kolkata

Kolkata, January 4, 2013 Stringent grassroots action needed in cities to curb resource guzzling in the building construction sector Kolkata, New Town Kolkata and Delhi represent high growth areas in India, need second generation action to scale up greening of the building construction sector to curb energy and resource guzzling. · Compared to other sectors …

The ISS Lighthouse Relay Voyage baton arrives down under – raising additional funds for local charities around the globe

The ISS Lighthouse Relay Voyage baton, which is raising money for local charities supporting sick and disadvantaged people, has arrived in Sydney, Australia, on the latest leg of its tour around the globe. The ambitious fundraising initiative by Inchcape Shipping Services, the world’s largest maritime services provider, has now raised nearly $125,000 since its journey …