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IFIM B-school starts Indo-Europa BBA

The new programme was announced last week at the International Conclave on Learning Ecosystems in Bengaluru, held to celebrate IFIM’s 25-year journey, and inaugurated by Eric Cornuel, CEO & director general of European Foundation for Management Development, and Debashis Chatterji, director, IIM Kozhikode.




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Under 19 World Cup final: Bangla tigers create history, stun India to lift maiden title

India's batting wilted under pressure as a superb Bangladesh bowling attack shot the defending champions out for a paltry 177.




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FIFA bans Manchester City from European football for 2 years, Pep Guardiola’s future uncertain at club

Manchester City are still in contention in this year's Champions League and face a two-legged tie with Real Madrid in this month's last 16 games.




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India to play FIFA international friendly against Tajikistan on March 31

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said that the venue for the match will be confirmed at a later date.




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FIFA warns coronavirus could postpone international matches

This weekend's matches in the leading two divisions in Switzerland, where football's global governing body FIFA has its headquarters, were postponed on Friday after the government banned all events involving more than a thousand people.




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Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: India enters maiden final after semifinal against England washed out

Persistent rain since morning delayed the toss and eventually the semifinal was called off without a ball being bowled, taking Indians into the summit clash and leaving England players in tears.




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Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia outclass India in final, lift trophy for record 5th time

Overwhelmed by the occasion, India crumbled to 99 all out in front of a turnout of 86174 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, a record in women's cricket history.




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Will coronavirus play spoilsport for IPL 2020? Maharashtra govt, BCCI differ over postponing Indian Premier League

The IPL is slated to start on March 29 with the opening match between the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians in what is arguably the clash of the titans at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.




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If IPL-13 happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Suspended till April 15 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 13th edition of IPL can only be a truncated one provided the situation improves, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Big change next year if IPL 2020 is canceled due to COVID-19, says report; Check details

Meanwhile, BCCI and its affiliated association states have decided to donate Rs 51 crore into the PM-Care fund to help in the fight against Covid-19.




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If IPL doesn’t happen, it will be difficult for Dhoni to make comeback, says Gautam Gambhir

The 38-year-old Gambhir picked KL Rahul, who has been keeping in ODIs, as an "apt replacement" for Dhoni.




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Coronavirus scare: Ready to pay? Aerocity hotels to reserve rooms for quarantine with meals, laundry, WiFi

Three premier hotels in Delhi's Aerocity directed to reserve rooms for quarantine.




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Flying to Goa after lockdown is lifted? Tourists may require a COVID-19 certificate to enter the state!

As many as 10 rapid testing booths will be set up at industrial estates and state borders, the health minister said.




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Provide specific packages to tourism industry for survival: FAITH to states

All states have been requested to give a complete waiver on all fixed electricity and other utility charges as well as excise duties without any penalties to the tourism and hospitality industry, FAITH said in a statement.




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Vistara airlines issues inflight modifications to tackle Coronavirus infection; Read full list

The airline may make further changes in compliance with regulatory guidelines once they are finalized and notified, Vistara said in a statement.




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FCC approves net neutrality rules, classifies broadband as utility

The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to regulate broadband Internet service...




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FIFA gives Africa, Asia a surprise soccer World Cup new year gift

Fifa adding more World Cup berths could mean better representation for Asia and Africa




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Cloudification will mean upheaval in telecoms

It will allow startups to challenge incumbent operators.




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Deep sea secrets: Countries claim obscure and difficult-to-reach tracts of the deep-sea world

The ocean has deep secrets. It is a world as vibrant as the one outside. There is a unique ecology that defies common knowledge and often perplexes scientists. This barely-explored territory is also believed to hold vast quantities of precious metals and minerals that can sustain the modern world for centuries. So it is not […]




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Trade meeting result: US to take U-turn on car tariffs for now

The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter.




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Federal Reserve may get less bang for the buck if it repeats 2016 rate pause

For the Federal Reserve, 2019 has started out looking a lot like 2016: The last time uncertainty over global growth roiled financial markets for months on end.




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Amazon’s deep bench calms investors amid Jeff Bezos scandal, NYC rift

It’s been a rough few weeks for the world’s wealthiest man.




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Moody’s warns of downgrading IIFL Finance, Hero Fincorp; changes Muthoot Fin outlook to negative

The agency said the rating on India Infoline Finance's corporate family rating, foreign and local currency debt and its senior secured MTN programme ratings, and also senior unsecured debt rating are placed under review for downgrade. 




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‘Bandhan Bank does not foresee much hiccups in microfinance collections once lockdown lifted’

Loans and advances grew 60% year-on-year during 2019-20, from Rs 44,776 crore in March 31, 2019. Its total deposits grew 32% y-o-y to Rs 57,073 crore during the fiscal ended March, 2020. The bank had total deposits of Rs 43,232 crore as at end of March 2019.




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DCB Bank sees significant jump in foreign remittance services on coronavirus pandemic

"Since March 15, our volumes on outward remittance services have increased many fold. There is a significant difference in before-and-after demand since mid of March," said Praveen Kutty, Head of Retail and SME Banking, DCB Bank without quantifying the increase in demand.




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Loan moratorium may haunt banks even after getting lifted; Moody’s explains post moratorium credit landscape

The loan moratorium, as suggested by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last month and subsequently implemented by various lenders across the country, might be able to provide some temporary relief for now but could also play a hand in changing the credit landscape of the banking sector.




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Union Bank plans to lower stake in IndiaFirst Life to less than 10 per cent

Union Bank received the stake after Andhra Bank was merged with the Mumbai-based lender, effective April 1.




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Amazon rainforest may collapse within decades if critical point is reached: Study

The scientists noted that the loss of such key stone species may lead to a rapid and dramatic change in the landscape within our lifetime.




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World Water Day 2020: India shifts focus to providing piped water to every home at household level by 2024

The report on World Water Day 2020 explains that in order to tackle climate change, a lot of marginalised communities need clean water and decent toilets as a front line defense.




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Russia earthquake: 7.5 magnitude quake in north Pacific prompts tsunami watch for Hawaii

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) of the quake's epicenter.




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Wow! Volcanic rocks from Earth’s ocean could hold key to finding life on Mars! Here’s how

Geo-microbiologist Yohey Suzuki says clay minerals can be considered 'magic material on Earth' one can always find microbes living in them.




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Supermoon 2020: After a beautiful ‘Pink Moon’ on Tuesday night, viewers share pics on Twitter

Explaining the difference between a normal Full Moon and a Supermoon, Brown told The Guardian that the Supermoon is just closer to the Earth than the usual Full Moon.




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New ‘Earth-like’ Exoplanet Kepler-1649c found! Scientists analyze if it can sustain life

The less distance from Kepler 1649 c's host red-dwarf star, scientists believe, puts the exoplanet in the habitable zone where liquid water could exist on the world's surface.




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State of the world: Is it too late to shift to sustainable living?

People can be drivers of drastic, aggressive, and effective solutions. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis is a great example of how people around the world can join forces to fight a disaster together.




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Regarding 84 c kalam and agriculturist certificate

My father had bought land in Pune in 1987 and 7-12 of the land has Ku.Ka. 84 Kas Patra remark on it. In 2017, we sold same land to other person. Now he is asking for our Agriculturist Certificate to transfer 7-12 on his name but we do not have any agriculturist certificate as nobody from our has any farmland. Can i get Agriculturist Certificate if my wife has agriculture land on her name. Please advice. Thank you.




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Free LCI Webinar on 'High Conflict Mediation feat. Scientific Methods!'

Pascal Comvalius is going to discuss with the participants on how to deal with hostile parties on a negotiation table. How to mould the brick into a shape that you are comfortable in! 

  • Date & Timing: 28th April, 2020 @4.30 PM
  • Meeting Link: Click Here




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WETLAND MITIGATION AT PETERSON WILDLIFE REFUGE, PHASE II

WETLAND MITIGATION AT PETERSON WILDLIFE REFUGE, PHASE II




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NovaLead identifies 42 approved drugs with potential to treat coronavirus

Novalead’s technology has a track record of successfully discovering repurposed drug candidates with its lead drug candidate currently being in Phase 3 trials in India, for diabetic foot ulcers.




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A life less ordinary: Musings on Indian society and politics

Ananthamurthy was also fascinated by Ram Manohar Lohia’s creative interpretation of Indian myths and politics.




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Draconian past and present: History is neither partial nor merciful towards anybody

A timely reminder that foundations of India’s authoritarian laws were laid right after independence, to be exploited by successive regimes




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Combating Covid-19: How voice AI apps can be a lifesaver today

Voice AI apps can help in prevention, detection and treatment of hundreds of patients at the same time, thus helping mitigate the shortage of doctors




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Lessons from the wildlife

Social distancing is not a novel concept in the natural world, as several species resort to such measures to avoid getting sick




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Book Review: Simplifying Corona – A timely book that satisfies curiosity of children about pandemic

A timely book that explains the pandemic to children, helping satisfy their curiosity about it.




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The book of life: Meet these contemporary writers who are helping reshape little minds

From gender equality and adoption to mental health and sustainability, authors today are training the spotlight on many sensitive topics.




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Maiden round-the-clock renewable energy auction gets tariff of Rs 2.90/unit

Since renewable energy is unpredictable in nature, other sources of energy are required for balancing it, increasing the actual cost of such power, dissuading state-run power distribution companies from buying such electricity.




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Entire family to be home-quarantined if one breaches seclusion rules

In Himachal around 90,000 persons returned home from other states on passes issued by state government in the past one week and another 20,000 plus are waiting to enter the state.




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Central Government Employee? Modi govt makes new clarification on travelling allowance

Central Government Employees Travelling Allowance: This order was issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.




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TDP chief urges PM Modi to set up scientific experts’ committee to probe Vizag gas leak incident

Following the gas leak incident, the National Green Tribunal ordered LG Polymers India to pay interim damages of Rs 50 crore and issued notices to the company, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), state and Centre.




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After flip-flops, IndiGo clarifies pay cut for senior employees will be for entire 2020-21

The country's largest domestic airlines had on Friday announced pay cut ranging between 5 and 25 per cent, in addition to its leave-without-pay programme for May, June and July, for senior employees.




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Alberta Simplifies Process for Graduates in the Alberta Opportunity Stream

Authorities in Alberta have eased the process for graduates intending to apply to its Immigrant Nominee Program.The Advanced Education Approved Post-Secondary Credentials were eliminated in the province.This change was announced on Nov 29th, 2019, and…