Lost a bag at airport? Log onOctober 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lost your luggage at the airport? Don't fret. In a move that will come as a relief to all such harried travellers, the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) has launched a 'lost and found' section on their website which will help one trace missing baggage.
G5 launches website, presses for global reformsJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Ahead of the G8 summit in Italy, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Monday launched the website of the outreach partners, an important step that underlines increasing congruence among G5 countries which share common positions on key global issues.
Africa looking towards India, China: Senegal presidentJune 24th, 2009 BRUSSELS - Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade Wednesday criticised European Union (EU) policies towards Africa and said the continent was looking towards India and China for its economic needs, EuAsiaNews reported. Addressing a press conference in Brussels Wednesday, the Senegalese president accused the EU of isolating Africa and raising barriers against "black Africa".
Participate in Orbit contests to fly to South AfricaApril 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sugar-free chewing gum brand Orbit Wednesday launched contests for its consumers and cricket lovers to win free tickets to watch Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in South Africa. Anybody can participate in the mobile and online contests and win daily prizes ranging from Orbit merchandise to free IPL tickets, Wrigley, the owner of Orbit brand said.
Modi launches website in SanskritApril 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who now has a Sanskrit website, believes that use of the 'sacred' language is 'the best way to integrate and revitalise India'. Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal launched Modi's websites in Sanskrit and Hindi in Ahmedabad Saturday.
BJP leader Vijay Goel's campaign goes online nowApril 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Taking a cue from his party's prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from New Delhi Vijay Goel Friday launched his own website to reach out to the nearly 400,000 netizens in his constituency.
Now make calls from US to India for 1 cent per minuteApril 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading telecom service provider Bharti Airtel Wednesday launched a new offer for its US customers which will enable them to make calls to India at 1 cent per minute using online calling cards. 'With our IndiaOne Offer, we are delighted to take the lead in offering the best value for US to India calling.
Website on 1984 anti-Sikh riots to be launchedMarch 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A website seeking punishment for perpetrators of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and designed by a Sikh organisation is to be launched in the capital Friday. The website has been designed by the All India Sikh Conference (Babbar).
Diamonds to add more lustre to India-Africa tiesMarch 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In a step that is set to add extra shine to bilateral ties and help the African diamond industry move up the value chain, India is planning to set up diamond cutting and polishing institutes to train Africans. 'As part of our philosophy of sharing our knowledge with others, and in pursuance of our policy to increase capacity building in Africa, my government has favorably considered the request of some African countries to set up diamond cutting and polishing institutes for training of their personnel in cutting and polishing skills,' External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Monday.
India, Africa to beef up business tiesMarch 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Over 400 delegates from African countries are participating in a three-day India-Africa business conclave that started here Sunday, seeking ways to boost bilateral economic ties, an industry lobby said. The major focus of the fifth CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership is infrastructure development in Africa, and both sides are also seeking enhanced ties to beat the effect of the slowdown, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), one of the organisers of the event, said.
India to deepen ties with regional groups in AfricaMarch 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India continues to remain a 'reliable partner' of Africa and is looking at deepening relations with regional groups in the continent, a senior Indian diplomat said here Monday. 'India has been and will always remain a reliable partner for Africa,' Nalin Surie, secretary (west) at the ministry of external affairs, said at the first day of the CII-Exim Bank conclave on India-Africa project partnership 2009.
With eye on Gen Y, CPI-M launches election campaign websiteMarch 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In order to reach out to the younger generation, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has launched its election campaign website, designed by its 'IT comrades'. The website, www.vote.cpim.org set against a reddish background has the photo of party patriarch Jyoti Basu addressing a mammoth rally.
BJP website to have a new lookMarch 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), using IT tools aggressively in its election campaigns to woo young voters, plans to give a new look to its website, making it more colourful, interactive and vibrant. 'The website is expected to be officially launched Saturday by BJP president Rajnath Singh,' a party source said Friday.
A website for the blind launched in DelhiMarch 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A website to create awareness among the blind and people with low vision has been launched here. The NGO, which took the initiative, claims that the portal is the first of its kind in the country.
Hindi website of Lok Sabha launchedJanuary 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Wednesday launched the Hindi website of the lower house. Addressing the launching ceremony at Parliament Library Building, the speaker said the launch of the Hindi website would be beneficial for MPs and the Lok Sabha secretariat.
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