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by nawabs
21 May 2015 21:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Government relaxes FDI norms for NRIs, PIOs, OCIs http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/government-relaxes-fdi-norms-for-nris-pios-ocis-115052101202_1.html Last year, the government had formed a committee to look into the possibility of treating non-repatriable NRI funds as domest...
by nawabs
21 May 2015 18:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Yagnasri ji, please enunciate your views on the issue and counter-measures if possible.
by nawabs
21 May 2015 00:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Finance Secy meets start-ups to discuss their problems http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/finance-secy-meets-start-ups-to-discuss-their-problems-115052001437_1.html Union Finance Secretary and Secretary of Department of Economic Affairs Rajiv Mehrishi, along with a team of officials...
by nawabs
12 May 2015 11:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India & Natural Disaster Management
Replies: 1158
Views: 122977

Re: India & Natural Disaster Management

Earthquake tremors felt in delhi again. Epicentre to the east of kathmandu with a magnitude of 7.1 on richter scale.
by nawabs
08 May 2015 18:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

As has been mentioned before, the Gov wants to follow a solid legal process while dealing with tax claims cases MAT row: Foreign investors to get tax treaty shield on tax demands http://www.livemint.com/Politics/bqRziOV3HwDM7LhTpkLQgM/FIIs-can-use-treaties-to-reject-tax-demands-CBDT-chief.html MAT r...
by nawabs
29 Apr 2015 16:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India & Natural Disaster Management
Replies: 1158
Views: 122977

Re: India & Natural Disaster Management

The Income Tax department has launched a 'Tatkal' approval mechanism for those charitable and self-help organisations who desire to help the victims of the earthquake in Nepal. "A special desk has been deployed at the back end of the I-T systems and they have been put on 'Tatkal' or quick servi...
by nawabs
26 Apr 2015 19:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1879623

Re: Internal Security Watch

Falta: Extensive violence against Hindus http://indiafacts.co.in/falta-extensive-violence-against-hindus/ Pics in the link Hindu Samhati activists from West Bengal just sent in news of extensive violence against Hindus by Muslim mobs in Falta, South 24 Paraganas district. According to their ground ...
by nawabs
24 Apr 2015 15:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Under RBI’s priority lending, small farmers to get bigger loans http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/under-rbis-priority-lending-small-farmers-to-get-bigger-loans/66397/ Revamping the priority sector lending (PSL) norms for banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday set targets f...
by nawabs
23 Apr 2015 07:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 759447

Re: Indian Roads Thread

States might lose road transport to Centre http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-might-lose-road-transport-to-centre-115042300030_1.html A new law on public transport will allow the Centre to prevail over state governments in case of a dispute. The Road Transport and Safety...
by nawabs
22 Apr 2015 20:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 735646

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Indian Railways first in line to raise rupee bonds offshore http://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/indian-railways-first-in-line-to-raise-rupee-bonds-offshore-115042200619_1.html Indian Railways Finance Corp, the finance arm of Asia's largest rail network, plans to raise up to $1 billion ...
by nawabs
22 Apr 2015 20:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Indian Railways first in line to raise rupee bonds offshore http://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/indian-railways-first-in-line-to-raise-rupee-bonds-offshore-115042200619_1.html Indian Railways Finance Corp, the finance arm of Asia's largest rail network, plans to raise up to $1 billion ...
by nawabs
22 Apr 2015 11:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

^^ Simplifying PAN card acquisition process http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/soon-get-a-pan-card-in-just-48-hours/article7126858.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication You will no longer have to wait 15 days or so to get the Permanent Account N...
by nawabs
21 Apr 2015 18:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Roadmap to cut leakages, rationalise subsidies on anvil http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/roadmap-to-cut-leakages-rationalise-subsidies-on-anvil-115042100580_1.html For these these years the targets are: 3.9 per cent (of the GDP) for 2015-16; 3.5 per cent for 2016-17; and 3 per c...
by nawabs
21 Apr 2015 12:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Smart city project: Japanese tech firm NEC wants to partner at least 20 cities http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/smart-city-project-japanese-tech-firm-nec-wants-to-partner-at-least-20-cities-115042000994_1.html Once the policy is cleared by the Union Cabinet, likely by April-end, 1...
by nawabs
21 Apr 2015 08:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

MSMEs: Bill to hike Investment limits in plant and machinery introduced in LS

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/eco ... yndication
by nawabs
15 Apr 2015 18:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Full capital a/c convertibility will make India leading economy: Jayant Sinha http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/full-capital-a-c-convertibility-will-make-india-leading-eco-115041500412_1.html Minister's statement assumes significance as RBI Governor had recently talked of allowin...
by nawabs
08 Apr 2015 09:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Nitin Gadkari-led team takes stock of crop damage in UP http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nitin-gadkari-led-team-takes-stock-of-crop-damage-in-up-115040701018_1.html With Rajnath in MP, Jaitely in Raj, centre is making concerted effort to relieve the farmers -> https://forums....
by nawabs
07 Apr 2015 07:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests (09-08-2014)
Replies: 661
Views: 108927

Re: Indian Interests (09-08-2014)

PM slams developed nations for questioning India's green norms http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pm-slams-developed-nations-for-questioning-india-s-green-norms-115040600405_1.html Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at developed countries for questioning India’s creden...
by nawabs
01 Apr 2015 12:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

A whiff of hope for Air India http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/a-whiff-of-hope-for-air-india-115021700016_1.html All its problems are far from over but national carrier Air India is in better shape than it has been in a while. The airline that has been making heavy losses for seve...
by nawabs
01 Apr 2015 09:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Lufthansa Says It Knew Of Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz's Depression http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/31/396667894/lufthansa-says-it-knew-of-co-pilot-andreas-lubitzs-depression Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot who appears to have deliberately crashed his aircraft into the French Alps last week, ha...
by nawabs
27 Mar 2015 06:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

That data about the copilot deliberately setting the no. from 38000 ft to 96 ft is from flightradar24.com. http://forum.flightradar24.com/threads/8650-We-have-analysed-the-raw-data-from-the-transponder-of-4U9525-and-found-some-more-dat?p=64616 09:30:52Z.386 MCP/FMC ALT: 38000 ft QNH: 1006.0 hPa 09:3...
by nawabs
27 Mar 2015 02:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Captain went out of cabin to presumably go to the toilet. Co-pilot deliberately locked Captain out of cabin, overriding his emergency code. Co-pilot deliberately adjusted Flight Management System to start descend. Co-pilot did not answer to calls from both the captain and Marseille ATC. Co-pilot wa...
by nawabs
27 Mar 2015 01:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Records show that the F/O was an exceptional pilot. God knows what happened to him during the flight.

http://aviation-business-gazette.com/A4 ... falz-.html
by nawabs
26 Mar 2015 22:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

The jury is still out on MH370 right? They have no idea what happened there and are now clutching at straws. I remember CNN and co. pointing the finger at the pilot in the early days when it turned out he had his own simulator at home but it was all mindless speculation. If a pilot wants to crash h...
by nawabs
26 Mar 2015 22:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1356100

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Emergency unlocking of cockpit door in airbus - but still allows a rogue pilot to overcome it like it did here.

http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x2kn0ph
by nawabs
26 Mar 2015 18:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1184506

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

And i certainly don't want drone planes as it allows for whole new level of problems including hacking. The only thing possible is some sort of irreversible/unblockable overriding mechanism from a ground station.
by nawabs
26 Mar 2015 18:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1184506

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Emergency unlocking of cockpit door in airbus - but still allows a rogue pilot to overcome it.

http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x2kn0ph
by nawabs
25 Mar 2015 14:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Indian infrastructure companies continue to be debt laden: S&P http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/indian-infrastructure-companies-continue-to-be-debt-laden-s-p-115032500365_1.html The total debt level for India's top 100 corporates (except subsidiaries of multi-national corporatio...
by nawabs
24 Mar 2015 00:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and ASEAN / East Asia
Replies: 721
Views: 146120

Re: India and ASEAN / East Asia

Act East policy: Centre finalising mechanism to invest in CMLV countries http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/act-east-policy-centre-finalising-mechanism-to-invest-in-cmlv-countries/article7024795.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication Taking forward its ...
by nawabs
24 Mar 2015 00:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

In a first, Centre will float 40-year bonds for borrowing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/in-a-first-centre-will-float-40year-bonds-for-borrowing/article7024860.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication In 2015-16, the Government wi...
by nawabs
23 Mar 2015 03:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 735646

Re: Indian Railways Thread

It is in there -
Besides, a feasibility study is in progress by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the 534-km-long Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed corridor project, which is estimated to cost Rs 63,180 crore.
by nawabs
22 Mar 2015 23:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Sebi clears norms for international finance centres http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/sebi-clears-norms-for-international-finance-centres-115032200545_1.html On International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Guidelines to be set up under SEZ Act 2005 Will allow arm’s domestic & f...
by nawabs
22 Mar 2015 23:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 466526

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

How exactly does this work. Anyone? To boost exports, Centre may revive interest subvention plan http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/to-boost-exports-centre-may-revive-interest-subvention-plan/article7020943.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication With exp...
by nawabs
22 Mar 2015 11:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 735646

Re: Indian Railways Thread

12 international companies look to be part of bullet train project http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/12-players-look-to-be-part-of-diamond-quadrilateral-project-115032200076_1.html Reputed companies from six countries, including France, Germany, Italy and China, have entered the ...
by nawabs
21 Mar 2015 15:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 735646

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Sachin ji, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/How-a-bigger-rail-disaster-was-averted/articleshow/46640626.cms Quick action by the driver and the guard of the ill-fated Janta Express, as well as the cabin staff at Bachhravan railway station, may have prevented a bigger tragedy on Friday ...
by nawabs
20 Mar 2015 15:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 735646

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Dehradun - Varanasi Janta Express derails at Bachhrawan(scheduled stop) near Lucknow. 30 dead, 150 injured till now. According to preliminary reports, the locomotive driver apparently overshot the signal and as a result, the engine and two adjoining coaches derailed, railway spokesperson Anil Saxena...
by nawabs
17 Mar 2015 11:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 140166

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Paromaa Ray's defense https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CARi1UrUwAA7AKf.jpg She is not the only one. There's a whole batch created on yearly basis. For Eg. take this lady Aparajitha Raja who was my batchmate. She is daughter of D. Raja (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._Raja). She had contested twice in DU ...
by nawabs
16 Mar 2015 21:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 140166

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Yeah, i left during my 2nd year.