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Connaught Place: World’s 8th costliest office location in 2013

As per the global property consultant Cushman & Wakefield report, Connaught Place in Delhi is the world’s eighth costliest office location in 2013.  It fell to the eighth...

February 25, 2014

“Taj Mahotsav 2014”

The 10- day annual festival, Taj Mahotsav 2014 began in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is organized by the Uttar Pradesh Department of Tourism to increase the Indian Tourism....

February 25, 2014

Mount Kelud Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared a state of emergency on the main island of Java because of a major volcanic eruption. Mount Kelud in the east Java...

February 20, 2014

“Sammakkaa Saarakka” or "Jatara": Largest tribal religious congregation of world began

In Andhra Pradesh, “Sammakkaa Saarakka” Fair or “Jatara”, the largest tribal religious congregation in the world, began at Medaram in Warangal district of the Telangana region. Sammakkaa Saarakka...

February 16, 2014

“Pune Metro Rail Project” approved by Central Government

The Union Ministry of Urban Development gave an “in-principle” approval to the Phase – I of the Pune Metro Rail Project. In-principle approval of the Centre will enable...

February 16, 2014

Cabinet cleared Telangana Bill, no UT status for Hyderabad

The Union Cabinet cleared the Bill for the creation of Telangana with minimum changes in it. The bill stated that Hyderabad will not get the status of UnionTerritory....

February 12, 2014

US warned China against move to declare new ADIZ over South China Sea

The United States of America (USA) warned China against any move to declare a new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the South China Sea including disputed islands....

February 5, 2014

India's first monorail inaugurated in Mumbai

India’s first monorail service started in Mumbai. The monorail service that would link the city to major stations began its first phase of 8.93 km between Wadala and...

February 5, 2014

Violence, epidemic and climate change led to end of Indus Valley Civilization (IVC): Research

Researchers have discovered that violence, infectious diseases, and changes in climate were the reasons responsible for the collapse of the ancient Indus city of Harappa almost 4,000 years...

January 26, 2014

6 Indian cities amongst Top-8 Global Cities in terms of Outsourcing

As per the Global Services Survey, India is the most preferred destinations for offshore IT and business process outsourcing services market. The six Indian cities — Bangalore, Delhi...

January 26, 2014

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