Inflation drops to 5-year low of 1.77% in October
Continuing decline in food prices, including vegetables, pulled wholesale price inflation to a five year low of 1.77% in October. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation was at 2.38% in September and 7.24% in October 2013. As per data released by the government today, the food inflation... read more »
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Withdraws Power Tariff Hike
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission or DERC has withdrawn the power tariff hike of up to seven per cent in the national capital which was announced last night, according to the Press Trust of India. The hike would have come into effect from tomorrow. The regulator had hiked the tariff by... read more »
Reliance Infra exits Mumbai Metro Phase II, blames govt for not meeting pro...
Mumbai: Blaming the Maharashtra government for “non-fulfilment of certain critical obligations”, Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) today walked out of the contract to develop the Rs 12,000-crore Charkop-Bandra-Makhurd Metro corridor in Mumbai. “Due to non-fulfilment of various... read more »
Excise duty on petrol, diesel hiked, prices not to rise
To boost the exchequer’s finances and help contain fiscal deficit — the amount of money that the government borrows to fund its expenses — the Centre on Thursday hiked the excise duty on both petrol and diesel by Rs. 1.50 per litre. The move will not result in any increase in retail prices of... read more »
The key to successs
One of the common purposes of life for most of us is to achieve success that gives rise to prosperity, peace, happiness, and a sense of inner fulfillment. In our journey to achieve success... read more »
Aqua aerobics and water sports
Although traditional workout methods are preferred by a wide majority, aqua exercises are being pursued by many for variety in their exercise routine and to break the monotony and boredom... read more »
Islamic State: Syria rebels warn of backlash over US air strikes
Syrian rebel fighters backed by the West have told the BBC that the US-led coalition faces a backlash in their country over its bombing campaign against Islamic State (IS). There have been... read more »
Recipe: Cheesy pasta
Ingredients – One packet of penne – One each of red capsicum and yellow capsicum – Two tsp corn flour or plain flour (maida) – One cheese cube – One tsp dried... read more »
Surprise, surprise! Your brain has its own GPS
The brain has a complex system for keeping track of which direction you are facing as you move about, say researchers, adding that people use geometrical relationships to orient themselves. To test... read more »
