By ANANT MISHRA [Former Youth Representative to United Nations] New Delhi: For decades, the issue of shifting power has been surrounding the two nations, Tibet and its powerful neighbour in the East, China. One should understand that this complicated history does not end Tibet as a victim; instead it showed …
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Nifty likely to remain volatile
By Mr. Vivek Gupta [CMT – Director Research, CapitalVia Global Research] Mumbai: Nifty Future for the week began on a subdued note and slipped into the red from the higher levels amid intense volatility was seen during the week, hitting its lowest closing level in more than two weeks led …
Read More »US excited about India’s target to produce 100 gigawatts Solar Power by 2020
New Delhi: Remarks by US Ambassador Mr. Richard Rahul Verma at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit: I would like to make four quick points. First, climate change and clean energy was a significant component of the summit meetings between President Obama and Prime Minister Modi. There has been a convergence …
Read More »PM of India emphasizes need for cooperative federalism
New Delhi: The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with eminent economists at NITI Aayog. This was the Prime Minister`s first visit to NITI Aayog. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister noted that one of the objectives of NITI Aayog was to establish a dynamic institutional …
Read More »Mumbai can be made smart only through smart actions
Mumbai: Address of Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Urban Development, HUPA and Parliamentary Affairs at ‘Mumbai-Next?’ Conference in Mumbai : Friends ! -I am indeed delighted to be with such a distinguished gathering assembled for brainstorming over the fundamental issue of “Mumbai-Next?” -For this basic question, my simple answer is …
Read More »Choice Based Credit System to be implemented in central universities
New Delhi: A two-day Conference of Vice Chancellors (VCs) of Central Universities (CUs) was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The VCs adopted a detailed set of recommendations on the five agenda items of the conference, namely (1) steps to create an eco-system for research and innovation; (2) capacity development of faculty, …
Read More »Recognize global trends, lead transformation process of India’s higher education
New Delhi: President of India Pranab Mukherjee opened a Conference of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities (CUs) at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 4, 2015). This is the third such Conference of Central University Vice Chancellors convened by the President since assumption of office. The Vice Chancellors of 40 Central Universities …
Read More »India still ranks 135th on the UN’s Human Development Index
Bhuj: The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has said that the students should remember that the pursuit of knowledge does not end with the acquisition of a university degree. Their journey in life now begins. Whether they enter the job market or go on to pursue further …
Read More »Afghanistan’s affairs should be left to the people of Afghanistan
Mumbai: Vice President of India Shri Mohammed Hamid Ansari held an interaction with the students of Wilson College, Mumbai, before departing for Bhuj, as part of his two-state visit. Shri Ansari answered a wide range of questions from the student community covering domestic, national and international affairs. Shri Ansari, who …
Read More »India must establish global benchmarks in governance
New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said his priority was for India to establish global benchmarks in areas such as governance, transparency and taxation. Interacting over dinner with participants of the BlackRock India Investor Summit, he said the priority of his Government is “growth and jobs.” The …
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