Seemandhra to get special category status, says PM

Seemandhra to get special category status, says PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said special status will be given for five years to Seemandhra region – the residual state of Andhra Pradesh following creation of a separate Telangana. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the bill to create a separate Telangana state, the prime minister said that the bill […]

Rajiv assassination: SC suspends release of convicts

Rajiv assassination: SC suspends release of convicts

New Delhi, Feb 20  The Supreme Court Thursday ordered status quo and suspended the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The apex court bench headed by Chief Justice P. Sathasivam said it will examine the procedural lapse in the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to grant remission and […]

iPhone 5C At Rs 36,899? Still Not Worth It!

iPhone 5C At Rs 36,899? Still Not Worth It!

Apple has slashed rates of their base iPhone model in India, the iPhone 5C. The phone which was launched at Rs 41,990 is now available for Rs 5000 less at Rs 36,899. Add various online schemes and promotions and the phone costs even lesser. Definitely good news for the Apple fanboys. However, despite the price-cut, […]

Rahul’s roadshow in Assam on Feb 26

Rahul’s roadshow in Assam on Feb 26

Rahul will interact with farmers, students, women and pedestrians during the two-hour drive between the two towns. The Assam unit of the Congress is working overtime to organise a massive rally to be addressed by party vice-president Rahul Gandhi here next week. Rahul is set to tour the state on February 25 and 26. “We are organising a series of programmes for Rahul Gandhi […]

Computer virus scam goes viral but scammers ill informed

Computer virus scam goes viral but scammers ill informed

Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres today said a computer virus scam well known to consumer protection authorities for many years was being run by criminals using sometimes less than sophisticated techniques and information. The computer virus scam involves scam callers seeking payment to clear non-existent viruses from personal computers. The caller will contact you out […]

Grants turn business trash into recycled treasure

Grants turn business trash into recycled treasure

The NSW Government today announced new efforts to reduce waste going to landfill, announcing the first round of two new grants to support business recycling across NSW. Environment Minister Robyn Parker called for applications to access over $15 million in grants during a visit to the Sydney Fish Market where she saw firsthand the benefits […]

Victorians urged to use the Right Water

Victorians urged to use the Right Water

Right Water campaign will help Victorians make greater use of rainwater Average Melbourne households have $200-400 worth of water fall on their roof Victorian Coalition Government is committed to smarter water use Minister for Water Peter Walsh has today launched Right Water, a new campaign to encourage Victorian households to make greater use of rainwater. “Right […]

2014 Indian Film festival of melbourne introduces IFFM awards

2014 Indian Film festival of melbourne introduces IFFM awards

Festival Dates: Thursday 1 May – Sunday 11 May The 2014 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is proud to announce the establishment of an international competition in 2014 with the presentation of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The festival is the southern hemisphere’s greatest annual celebration of Indian cinema and takes place from Thursday 1 to […]