Tag: World
Aiming To Be First Indian To Traverse Both Poles In A Year
He aims to cross the Antarctica, not merely to become the first Indian to traverse both the poles -- North and South -- in under one year, but for a larger cause: Raising awareness about climate change. ....
India Will Regain Rank As Fastest Growing Economy In 2018-19: IMF
The International Monetary Fund on Monday reaffirmed that India's economy is projected to grow by 7.4 percent in the next fiscal year, regaining the rank of the world's fastest growing large economy. ....
US To Open Embassy In Jerusalem Before 2019 End: Pence
The US will open its embassy in Jerusalem "before the end of next year", US Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday in the Israeli Parliament, where he reiterated the city was "the capital of the state of Israel". ....
Jaitley To Skip World Economic Forum At Davos
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will give the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss town of Davos a miss since he is busy with the Union Budget to be presented on February 1.....
We Need To Create What The World Is Looking For: Ritu Beri
Design veteran Ritu Beri on Tuesday said the fashion world in India, like Japan, needs to model a concept towards traditionalism and still be able to cater to what the world demands. ....
UDF's 70-km Banner All Set To Enter Guinness World Record
The UDF in Kerala is all set to enter the Guinness world record for the longest banner when it showcases a 70-km cloth banner on February 6 on NH 47.....
Modi Meets CEOs At WEF, IMF Reaffirms India's Growth Story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a roundtable meeting with the CEOs of top global companies before his keynote address at the plenary session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) here on Tuesday morning.....
Near Death Experience Caused Elton John To Retire
Veteran musician Elton John, who announced his retirement from showbiz earlier this week, says that it was his brush with death experience which made him do so. ....
Huge Cache Of Weapons Seized In Pakistan
Pakistani security forces seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives in the northwest tribal region of Orakzai Agency on Friday.....
Saina Loses In Indonesia Masters Final
Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal lost in the final of the $350,000 Indonesia Masters World Tour Super 500 in Jakarta on Sunday.....
