Council polls a must-win battle for Cong chief
The Legislative Council polls are sure to be a litmus test for both the Congress state unit and KPCC president Dr Parameshwar especially, at a time when his leadership abilities are being questioned b
Monsoon yet to hit Bengaluru
Strong winds have delayed the monsoon from reaching Bengaluru by two days. Though it seemed like it would rain in the city on Wednesday, the Indian Meteorological Department said the monsoon is yet to
Small investors hope to get their due
A large number of MoUs are expected to be signed during GIM 2012 in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. At least 300 MoUs were mobilised during the road shows held in different part
Focus on energy infra: Biotech czarina
Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on Tuesday suggested that the government should focus on developing energy infrastructure in the state. Addressing a press conference, she said that a lot of industri
Industry pins hope on promises
Two years after the previous edition of the Global Investors’ Meet (GIM) raked in investments of
Rs 3.92 lakh crore from industry segments spanning across aerospace, automotive, electronics, IT/ITeS,
Small steps, big leap
A lot was expected from Global Investors Meet- 2010: An investment of Rs 13.92 lakh crore that would go into creating eight lakh jobs in the state. But the years since have proved that the government
Revolt over: Siddu gets a hearing, no promises
After pouring his heart out to Congress president Sonia Gandhi during an extended meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, is set to continue in
Beware, Venus crossing
Only six times before in recorded history has the planet Venus transited across the face of the Sun. On Wednesday morning from 6.45 am to 10.30 am, the astronomically inclined will get a chance to tra
GIM 2012 to focus on infrastructure
With the second edition of the Global Investors’ Meet (GIM) all ready to roll, the BBMP has set its sights on getting foreign investment for infrastructure in the city. As many as 12 projects have be
Did Bhatkal money fund Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar blast?
Did the funds for the July 13, 2011 Mumbai terror blast at Zaveri Bazaar, which claimed the lives of more than 10 people and injured several others, come from a business house in Dubai owned by a ‘res