pp Turkey: Supporting small business development in the province of Manisa - The role of KOSGEB By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:43:00 GMT Many areas like Manisa suffer from a local lack of sophisticated demand in terms of expressed SME requirements. This leaves considerable scope for demand and supply side initiatives set within KOSGEB’s framework that will assist in shaping intervention and promoting a coherent approach to SME development. Full Article
pp Rural-Urban Partnerships: An Integrated Approach to Economic Development By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:00:00 GMT This report provides a framework to understand the changing relationships between urban and rural areas. Specifically, it documents the characteristics of these partnerships and the factors that can hinder as well as enable rural-urban co-operation. Full Article
pp Colombia: Supporting the development of local innovation systems – Policy review By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:56:00 GMT The project provided recommendations to the city of Medellin and Antioquia to support the development of the local economy and includes a focus on how the innovative environment can be strengthened to support inclusion, entrepreneurship, SME, and local developmentto and how to better coordinate and integrate its policies with the national level. Full Article
pp The Territorial Approach to Food Security and Nutrition Policies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:00:00 GMT The FAO, OECD and UNCDF launched a joint multi-year initiative to assess Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) policies from a territorial perspective. This joint initiative will assess, scale up, and pilot innovative policy approaches and governance mechanisms to improve food security and nutrition in rural areas, in both emerging and developing countries. Full Article
pp OECD ministers agree new approach to ensure global events benefit local communities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 18:00:00 GMT In advance of the 2024 Paris Olympics, OECD ministers have agreed the first international framework to help design and manage major events in order to maximise their potential to create jobs, boost local development and generate long-term benefits for citizens and the environment. Full Article
pp Conference: CCIs support ecosystems as part of Smart Specialisation Strategy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) play an important role in the economic, social and urban development of cities and regions and are also a powerful engine for innovation and competitiveness. The conference represents the closure of the 1st Summer Academy on Cultural and Creative Industries and Local Development. Full Article
pp Operations and Support Engineer – Level 2 By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 00:16:09 Company: Andnr Soft Solutions Private LimitedExperience: 3 to 6location: Saudi ArabiaRef: 24822696Summary: As an Operations and Support Engineer – Level 2 , you will be involved in tier II technical support for incidents, problems and change management of hosted and managed solutions. Full Article
pp Six Years of OECD Work on The Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Achievements and Future Opportunities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:03:00 GMT This communication outlines the achievements made so far by OECD in addressing the human health and environmental safety implications of manufactured nanomaterials Full Article
pp Application, use and presentation of pollutant release and transfer registers (prtr) data By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:38:00 GMT This document outlines the current status of and available guidance documents/tools on the application, use and presentation of PRTR data in OECD member countries and the Commission for Environmental Co-operation based on the results of a survey conducted in November 2011. Full Article
pp Consensus document on the biology of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:45:00 GMT This new document is available as a tool for environmental safety assessment of new varieties of sugarcane derived from modern biotechnology. Given the large production of this crop worldwide, its biosafety will be an important issue for many countries. Full Article
pp Report of the 4th OECD BioPesticides Steering Group seminar on trichoderma spp. for use in plant protection products By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:00:00 GMT This Bio-pesticides seminar report presents an overview of similarities and differences between species and strains within the Trichoderma genus. This fungus illustrates many general issues related to the use of micro-organisms for pest management. Full Article
pp Emission scenario document on formulation and application of thermal and carbonless copy paper By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:22:00 GMT This document provides information on the sources, use patterns, and potential release pathways of chemicals used in the manufacture of thermal and carbonless copy paper. It presents approaches for estimating the environmental releases of and occupational exposures to additives and components used in thermal and carbonless copy paper coatings. Full Article
pp Guidance document on an integrated approach on testing and assessment (IATA) for skin corrosion and irritation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:07:00 GMT This guidance document proposes an integrated approach on testing and assessment for skin corrosion and irritation, in view of replacing the "testing and evaluation strategy" provided in the supplement to OECD TG404 (to be updated), provides information on key performance characteristics of each information source comprising the IATA, and guidance on how to integrate information for decision making for classification and labeling. Full Article
pp Report of an OECD survey on risk management/mitigation approaches and options related to agricultural pesticide use near residential areas By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:01:00 GMT This report of a survey collates member countries’ approaches to manage and mitigate the risk of pesticide use near residential areas. Full Article
pp Consensus document on the biology of Eucalyptus spp. By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:56:00 GMT This publication is a tool for environmental safety assessment of EUCALYPTUS novel lines. Planted in the tropics and sub-tropics, E. species can be genetically-engineered for resistance to disease/drought/cold/salinity, or lower lignin content. Elements useful to biosafety evaluation are detailed, e.g. Eucalyptus taxonomy, origin, reproduction, genetics, hybridisation, ecology, allergens-toxins, beneficial chemical products, breeding. Full Article
pp Reports to support efforts in the framework of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:11:00 GMT The OECD/UNEP Global PFC group has published two new reports to support efforts in the framework of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) to improve information sharing at a global level on perfluorinated chemistries. Full Article
pp Physical-Chemical Properties of Nanomaterials: Evaluation of Methods Applied in the OECD-WPMN Testing Programme By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:26:00 GMT This new document focuses on the evaluation of test methods applied to determine the physico-chemical properties of different types of nanomaterials. Full Article
pp Application of Good Laboratory Practice Principles to Computerised Systems By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:42:00 GMT This new Advisory Document replaces the 1995 consensus document on the Application of the Principles of GLP to Computerised Systems. It retains all of the key text from the original 1995 document, but includes new text to reflect the current state-of-the art in this field. Full Article
pp Genome Editing: Applications in Agriculture By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:50:00 GMT The OECD Conference on Genome Editing: Applications in Agriculture – Implications for Health, Environment and Regulation will explore the regulatory considerations raised by genome edited products, with the aim to favour a coherent policy approach to facilitate innovation involving genome editing. More information on the programme and the speakers. Full Article
pp Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATA) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:07:00 GMT Two new cases have been published that focus on use of metabolism information to support read-across and use of a combination of novel methods to identify potential endocrine disruptors, respectively. In addition a considerations document includes lessons and learnings from analysis across case studies and an analysis of uncertainties in six read-across cases. Full Article
pp The Slow Lane: An appeal to our modern-day prophets By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:51:40 GMT Too many poets have turned inward, speaking to their fellows rather than to the wider world Full Article
pp Sweden unlikely to feel economic benefit of no-lockdown approach By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:00:07 GMT Analysts forecast that growth will contract at similar rate to rest of Europe Full Article
pp Fortified foods vs. supplements: What is better? - Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:27:15 GMT Fortified foods vs. supplements: What is better? Times of India Full Article
pp OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device - gizmochina By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:18:00 GMT OnePlus slipped to third position in India's premium smartphone segment in Q1 2020, iPhone 11 was the top selling device gizmochinaSamsung releases One UI 2.0 update for Galaxy A20s NewsBytesFeatures we want and don’t want from the Galaxy Note 20 SamMobileLeaked Samsung Galaxy A21s render shows a familiar design - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comSamsung is Now the Top Brand for Premium Smartphones in India Gizchina.comView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
pp Apple iPhone SE 2020 coming soon on Flipkart | BGR India - BGR India By news.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:36:20 GMT Apple iPhone SE 2020 coming soon on Flipkart | BGR India BGR IndiaApple iPhone SE 2020 spotted on Flipkart, launch imminent LivemintFlipkart teases the release of iPhone SE (2020) in India NewsBytesWorld’s most ‘popular’ iPhone is a big hit in India Gadgets NowExcited for the new iPhone? Take our iPhone through the ages quiz TechradarView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
pp Happy Mother’s Day 2020: Wishes, images, Whatsapp messages, status, quotes and photos - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:08:10 GMT Happy Mother’s Day 2020: Wishes, images, Whatsapp messages, status, quotes and photos The Indian ExpressMother’s Day 2020: 5 Easy DIY Gift Ideas to Make Your Mom Smile News18Happy Mother's Day Greeting Card: Easy ways to make a greeting card at home Times of IndiaFive ways to make your mother feel special, every day The Indian ExpressMother’s Day 2020: These apps might be the best gifts (you can install) for mom Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
pp This Week in Apps: WWDC goes online, Android 11 delays, Facebook SDK turns into app kill switch By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:45:56 +0000 We continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting mobile apps; that big app crash caused by Facebook; new app releases from Facebook and Google; and Apple's plans to move WWDC online. Full Article Apps Developer Extra Crunch Gaming Market Analysis Social Startups app stores Apple coronavirus COVID-19 developers Google Mobile this week in apps
pp This Week in Apps: WWDC goes online, Android 11 delays, Facebook SDK turns into app kill switch By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:45:56 +0000 We continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting mobile apps; that big app crash caused by Facebook; new app releases from Facebook and Google; and Apple's plans to move WWDC online. Full Article Apps Developer Extra Crunch Gaming Market Analysis Social Startups app stores Apple coronavirus COVID-19 developers Google Mobile this week in apps
pp Campaigners oppose plans for skyscraper that 'would block view of the Tower of London' By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:10:05 +0100 Historic Royal Palaces has argued that the project will block protected views of the tower which is part of a system introduced in 1938 to also guard views of St Paul's vistas and the Palace of Westminster. Full Article
pp Vulnerable Britons stripped of social care during Covid-19 lockdown By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:01:56 +0100 Single parent Beverley Cohen, 55, from Brighton, pictured with her seriously disabled daughter Liora, left, has felt abandoned by the care system since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak. Full Article
pp BBC drama Normal People: Paul Mescal reveals he overcame crippling anxiety By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:26:47 +0100 His compelling portrayal of a young man in an intense, awkward relationship is setting the screen alight in Normal People. Full Article
pp Ministers fear 'The Blob' - made up of political opponents - will sabotage reopening of schools By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:48:42 +0100 Ministers believe 'The Blob' - an army made up of political opponents and union barons - is colluding to politicise the coronavirus outbreak, The Mail on Sunday has learned. Full Article
pp HARRY COLE: What's happening to the security service after official voiced social injustice worries? By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:51:54 +0100 Britain's spooks are showing distressing signs of wokeness. At a party, a senior British security official left reporters speechless with his self-flagellating concern about social injustice. Full Article
pp Coles shopper shares his simple trick to folding shopping bags that will save you space By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:06:01 +0100 A clever Australian shopper has demonstrated how to neatly fold reusable shopping bags to save pantry or drawer space in the kitchen. The bag is folded in certain ways to avoid unravelling. Full Article
pp Flights cancelled after door on a Qantas plane is almost RIPPED OFF during a maintenance inspection By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:58:56 GMT The double-deck aircraft was rolled into scaffolding following a routine maintenance check at Sydney Airport on Friday and will now be grounded for at least two weeks. Full Article
pp Flight attendants hit back at will.i.am after rapper accused Qantas stewardess of racism By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:36:46 GMT Flight attendants have fired back at rapper will.i.am after he accused an air stewardess of racism during a flight to Sydney over the weekend. Full Article
pp Australians trapped in coronavirus epicentre could REJECT offers to be evacuated on emergency flight By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:32:35 GMT Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday plans to remove more than 600 citizens currently trapped in China's Hubai province amid escalating health fears. Full Article
pp Australians trapped in Wuhan plea for a third evacuation flight out of coronavirus ground zero By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:57:24 GMT Up to 100 Australians still remain in the Chinese coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan after 266 'clinically well' evacuees arrived in Darwin on a chartered Qantas flight on Sunday. Full Article
pp Qantas cleaners handled face masks, soiled nappies, dirty tissues without gloves, inspector found By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:33:02 GMT SafeWork New South Wales has slapped Qantas with an improvement notice after observing cleaners handle used face masks, vomit, soiled nappies and dirty tissues without gloves or masks. Full Article
pp Alan Jones blasts Qantas and CEO Alan Joyce for not stopping the planes to China earlier By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:25:41 GMT The 2GB morning show host slammed the airline boss as Qantas continues international flights before they're suspended next week, despite the outbreak growing to 2,675 cases in Australia and 11 deaths. Full Article
pp Qantas engineer who slapped a flight attendant on the bottom is sacked By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:43:17 GMT Luke Sikalias lost his claim for unfair dismissal at the Fair Work Commission after an incident before a flight from Melbourne to Sydney in May 2018. Full Article
pp Atletico Madrid 'set £20m price tag on Kieran Trippier' amid Premier League interest By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:08:40 +0100 The 29-year-old moved to the Wanda Metropolitano last summer having fallen out of favour in north London, with the La Liga side splashing £20million on the England international. Full Article
pp FDA approve new type of coronavirus antigen test which provides results in 15 minutes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:35:04 GMT The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday announced emergency authorization for antigen tests which rapidly detects fragments of virus proteins in samples from nasal swabs. Full Article
pp Equalities Minister Liz Truss lambasts trans advocates for claiming they had Government approval By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:06:53 GMT Equalities Minister Liz Truss ordered EqualiTeach to stop using the logo of the Government Equalities Office on its controversial guidelines stating teachers must allow trans pupils to use toilets of their choice. Full Article
pp Police fire pepper balls at crowd of protesters gathered at site of officer-involved fatal shooting By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:22:34 GMT Several dozen gathered at the intersection of 62nd Street and Michigan Road in Indianapolis on Saturday, where a police officer fatally shot Dreasjon 'Sean' Reed, 21, on Wednesday. Full Article
pp In Re: Cartelisation In The Supply ... vs Bridgestone Corporation, Japan & ... on 26 February, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0530 1. The present case pertains to alleged cartelisation amongst certain parties in relation to Requests for Quotations ('RFQs') issued by certain Automobile Original Equipment Manufacturers ('OEMs') for supply of (i) Anti-Vibration Rubber Products ('AVR Products'); and (ii) Automotive Hoses (Water and Fuel) ('Hoses'). Suo Motu Case No. 01 of 2016 1 PUBLIC VERSION 2. The case commenced upon receipt of certain information under the provisions of Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 (the 'Act') read with the Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2009 (the 'LPR') which disclosed that two or more of the following companies had exchanged information and/ or reached agreements amongst themselves, as to who would supply AVR Products and Hoses in response to the RFQs issued by certain Automobile OEMs: Full Article
pp C.V.Rajappan vs State Of Kerala on 30 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 While PW1 was doing patrol duty on 3.6.1999, he got reliable information that one Rajappan (the petitioner) was CRL.R.P.NO.5/07 3 indulging in sale of arrack from his house. Thereupon, the patrol party proceeded to the petitioner's house and on searching the house found 13 bottles hidden inside the kitchen, of which 11 bottles were of 1.5 ltrs and 2 bottles of 750 ml capacity. The contents of the bottle were examined by smelling and tasting and was identified to be arrack. The petitioner, who was present in the house was arrested and the contraband seized. From among the 13 bottles, sample was drawn from one bottle of 750 ML capacity. Thereafter the sample bottle as well as the 13 bottles containing the contraband were sealed in the presence of the petitioner and two independent witnesses. The requisite formalities like, filing of occurrence report, production of accused and seized articles along with sample before the jurisdictional Magistrate were complied without delay. Further investigation of the case was conducted by PW 5, who after completion of investigation filed charge sheet against the petitioner for commission of the offence under Section 8(1) of the Abkari Act. Full Article
pp Neeraj ...Applicant (In Jail) vs State Of Uttarakhand on 6 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. Applicant Neeraj, who is in judicial custody, in Case Crime No. 107 of 2019, under Section 323, 504, 506, 354(D) and 376 IPC and Section 3(a) read with 4 of Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Police Station Ganganahar, District Haridwar, has sought his release on bail. 3. Prosecution story, briefly stated is that the applicant and the victim were in relationship, but when the victim learnt about the bad habits of the applicant, she severed her relationship. But, the applicant started following her, pressurised her and started threatening her that in case, she would not follow the commands of the applicant, he would make her photographs viral. On 16.01.2019, the applicant telephonically called the victim; threatened her. Under the tremendous threat extended by the applicant, when the victim reached at the designated place, the applicant took her in a hotel, there the victim met two more boys, who guarded the room. There in the hotel, the applicant raped the victim; took her photographs and threatened her of dire consequences, if she reveals this incident to anyone. The boys, who were in the hotel with the applicant, started molesting her. Even the applicant made the photographs 2 viral. The FIR of the incident was lodged on 08.03.2019. It is this FIR, in which, after investigation, charge sheet has been submitted. Full Article
pp Quippo Construction Equipment ... vs Janardan Nirman Pvt. Ltd on 29 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 1. Leave granted. 2. In this appeal the Original Claimant challenges the final judgment and order dated 14.02.2019 passed by the High Court at Calcutta in CAN No.10094 of 2018. 3. The basic facts culled out from the award dated 24.03.2015 passed by the Arbitrator in the present case are:- “That the respondent company who is engaged in the business of infrastructure development activities approached the claimant company who is also dealing in the business of providing equipments for 2 Civil Appeal No.2378 of 2020 (arising out of SLP (C) NO.11011 of 2019) QUIPPO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LTD. Vs. JANARDAN NIRMAN PVT. LTD. Full Article
pp Pappu @ Virendra Yadav vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Heard learned counsel for the parties. This criminal appeal under Section 397 and 401 of Cr.P.C. assails the judgment of the trial Court dated 05/03/2020 passed by VI Additional Sessions Judge, Guna, whereby applicants have been convicted under Sections 452 and 323/34 (2-counts) of IPC to undergo 1-1 year and 3-3 months alongwith fine of Rs. 1000/-, and Rs. 500/- each respectively with default stipulation. Also heard on I.A. No.2537/2020, an application under THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH Cr.R-1428-2020 (PAPPU @ VIRENDRA YADAV AND OTHERS Vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH) Section 397(1) of Cr.P.C. for suspension of jail sentence on behalf of the applicants. Full Article