Post 26/11, Infosys gets elite securityBANGALORE - IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Friday became the first private firm in India, post the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to get security cover from the elite Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for its sprawling campus here. Karnataka Government to restore symbolic royal respect to Tipu Sultan’s descendantsBANGALORE - After more than two centuries of Tipu Sultan’s defeat at the hands of British forces in Srirangapatna, his descendants will regain the respect that most Indians believe they deserve. Police hunt for clues in Karnataka priest’s deathBANGALORE - Police Friday said they are investigating the death of James Mukalel, a 39-year-old Catholic priest, whose body was found a day earlier on a roadside in Karnataka’s Dakshin Kannada district. Essential CRO, Ecron Acunova form global allianceBANGALORE - Two leading full service contract research organizations (CRO’s), Essential CRO and Ecron Acunova today announced the formation of a global strategic alliance to strengthen the service offerings in emerging markets and help customers leverage the convergence of a broad global network. AOL India launches astrology channelBANGALORE - AOL.in has added astrology to its already exhaustive collection of entertainment channels. SonicWALL launches new authorized training centerBANGALORE - SonicWALL, a leading secure network infrastructure company, today announced the launch of its Authorized Training Center (ATC) in India by joining hands with WestconINDIA. India to launch US-made satellites on commercial termsBANGALORE - The technology safeguard agreement (TSA) signed recently paves the way for India to launch US-made satellites from its spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, a top space agency official said Wednesday. Chandrayaan beams moon’s shadow during solar eclipseBANGALORE - India’s first lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 captured the shadow of the moon on the earth’s surface during the July 22 total solar eclipse, an Indian space agency official said Tuesday. Bangalore ‘dowry court’ hears harrowing stories, demands stringent lawBANGALORE - As 25 women poured out their stories of pain, suffering and survival — after being brutally harassed by their husbands and in-laws for dowry — at a unique “court” here Tuesday, activists demanded a stringent law to end the social menace. Chandrayaan sends photos of total lunar eclipseBANGALORE - India’s first lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 has captured the shadow of the moon on the earth’s surface during the July 22 total solar eclipse, an Indian space agency official said Tuesday. Suffering and surviving dowry: a ‘court’ convenes in BangaloreBANGALORE - Radha P. was forced to leave her husband’s place in Chennai after her parents failed to fulfil the never ending dowry demands of her in-laws. She has been staying with her three-year-old daughter for the last three years. Bangalore witnesses exquisite couture on third day of fashion weekBANGALORE - Glamour continued to rule the third day of fashion week in Bangalore on Saturday as models sashayed down the ramp donning exquisite creations by some of the best designers of the fashion world. Indian fashion industry going innovative to survive recession’s onslaughtBANGALORE - As industries around the world are adapting cost cutting techniques to survive affect of recession, the Indian fashion industry is gearing up itself to survive recessions’ onslaught. Vijaya Bank returns to profits in first quarterBANGALORE - State-run Vijaya Bank returned to the black by posting a net profit of Rs.143 crore for the first quarter this fiscal as against a net loss of Rs.766 million in the same period of previous fiscal. HAL delivers four Cheetal copters to Indian Air ForceBANGALORE - State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Saturday delivered four Cheetal helicopters to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Barrackpore in West Bengal. Muthalik held for inciting communal clashes in MysoreBANGALORE - Pramod Muthalik, who earned notoriety when members of his right wing Hindu outfit bashed up women in a pub in Karnataka in January this year, has been arrested on charges of inciting communal clashes in Mysore early this month. The clashes killed three people. Bangalore’s Fashion Week showcases glitz and glamourBANGALORE - On the second day of Bangalore’s first-ever Fashion Week, conniesuers of life-style witnessed extensive glamour, style and colour. Recession-hit Bangalore techies settle for low-paying jobsBANGALORE - Till a few months ago, IT professional T.V. George was earning Rs.70,000 per month, plus perks. But after losing his high-paying job, and being unemployed for three months, George, 31, has started giving tuitions in mathematics and physics to aspiring engineering students in his neighbourhood. Karnataka seeks 2,000 MW nuclear power plantBANGALORE - The Karnataka government late Friday urged the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to set up a 2,000 MW greenfield nuclear power plant in the state to meet its growing demand for energy. Bangalore hosts its first ever fashion weekBANGALORE - Bangalore’s first ever fashion week is underway where nine designers showcased their collection on the first day of the event on Thursday. India starts to develop its heaviest satellite, GSAT-11
Artisans carve new image for northeast in BangaloreBANGALORE - “We have come from a distant land, from far-off northeastern India. Hopefully you’ll like our indigenous artefacts.” That was what artisans from northeast India say as they welcome hordes of visitors to an exhibition here. Biocon net up 59 percent in first quarterBANGALORE - Biotech major Biocon has posted a net profit of Rs.47.6 crore for the first quarter this fiscal, registering a 59 percent year-on-year (YoY), the company said Thursday. Wipro successfully adapting to global meltdownBANGALORE - Wipro chairman Azim Premji said on Wednesday that they are adapting successfully to the global meltdown. Canara Bank first quarter net zooms 353 percentBANGALORE - State-run Canara Bank Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs.555 crore for the first quarter this fiscal, registering a whopping 353 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase over the Rs.123 crore posted in the corresponding quarter year ago. Azim Premji sees signs of stability, feels upbeat about futureBANGALORE - Managing a 12 percent growth in profit for Wipro even in these trying times, India’s billionaire tech czar Azim Premji Wednesday said he was now more upbeat about the future than before and was confident that the business environment would stablise. Wipro net up 12 percent but IT revenue declines (Third Lead)BANGALORE - India’s third largest IT bellwether, Wipro, remained profitable in the first quarter this fiscal despite marginal revenue decline in its global IT services business sequentially and annually. Gangubai Hangal given state funeral WednesdayBANGALORE - Gangubai Hangal, doyenne of Hindustani classical music who died Tuesday, was given a state funeral Wednesday at Hubli in north Karnataka in the presence of her family members and hundreds of admirers. Wipro net up 12 percent, IT revenue declines (Second Lead)BANGALORE - India’s third largest IT bellwether, Wipro, remained profitable in the first quarter this fiscal despite marginal revenue decline in its global IT services business sequentially and annually. Bangaloreans upset as clouds play spoilsport during eclipseBANGALORE - Compromising on their daily dose of sleep, hundreds of Bangaloreans woke up early morning to witness the century’s longest solar eclipse Wednesday, but clouds played spoilsport during their much awaited adventure. |
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BANGALORE - India will soon design and develop its heaviest communications satellite, GSAT-11 to provide advanced telecom services from 2011-12, a senior official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said here Friday. At 4.5 tonnes, it will weigh more than twice as much as the biggest Indian satellite in orbit now.
