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Spain clinches Euro Cup 2012

Spain defeated Italy 4-0 in the finale. Becomes the first nation to retain crown. Spain confirmed their status as one of the greatest national teams in football history...

July 3, 2012

ICAR scientists discover wonder seeds

A group of scientists from the ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research), ICAR, Agartala, Tripura have made the breakthrough of wonder seeds which need less land and give...

July 3, 2012

A.R.Rahman & Danny Boyle to pen London Olympics song

Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman who is reuniting with Danny Boyle, to compose a song for London Olympics opening ceremony, will celebrate Indian influence in UK, by including...

July 3, 2012

New Service Tax regime comes into force

A new service tax regime has come into force. All services, except 38 services in the negative list, will now attract 12% service tax. The government has also...

July 3, 2012

Political economy of petroleum prices in India – Sailaja Akkem

Pricing of Petroleum in India: The history of pricing of petroleum in India dates back to 1920’s. During the colonial period, the pricing of petroleum was free from...

July 3, 2012

India’s new buzzword: “Policy Paralysis”

‘Policy Paralysis’ is the new exhortation echoing in the news media. According to news search conducted via Factiva, the catchphrase hit over 590 mentions in June 2012. The...

July 2, 2012

Advance Pricing Agreement Scheme gets clearance of FM

Finance ministry approved the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) scheme, related to transfer pricing regulations. The APA scheme, proposed in Budget 2012-13, is being considered as one of the...

July 2, 2012

US court blocks Apple in Google battle

As per the ruling from Chicago federal court, US: Apple Inc. cannot pursue an injunction against Google’s Motorola Mobility unit. – The court dismissed the lawsuit b/w Apple...

July 2, 2012

Indian fishermen again attacked by Sri Lankan Navy

Sri Lankan Navy attacked four Indian fishermen off Katchatheevu. A few days before it had detained nine others for "straying" into their waters The four fishermen were allegedly...

July 2, 2012

India displaying delayed effects of anti-inflation policies: Fitch

According to Global rating agency Fitch, India, China and Korea — three most powerful emerging Asian economies — are exhibiting delayed effects of tight monetary policies introduced in...

July 2, 2012

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