NTPC flags off mobile science labs for rural India

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 12:33

NTPC is introducing Mobile Science Lab (MSL), a vehicle fitted with LCD TV carrying working science models emphasising curiosity-based learning for children in rural India.

Rural India slowdown threatens PM Modi's promise of 'better days'

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 04:56

Tougher times in rural communities spell bad news for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who swept to power last May with a promise of "better days" - new jobs and development to lift hundreds of millions of Indians out of poverty.

Democracy most alive in rural India: Aruna Roy

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 09:37

Noted social activist Aruna Roy has said that rural India, which suffers the worst aspects of democracy, is also where democracy is most alive.

Court questions centre on rural medical course

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 22:52

The Delhi HC told central govt to file its reply on the contempt plea filed against it for alleged failure to start a three-year course for non-MBBS people.

Rural India turns good hiring ground: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 16:45

The net employment outlook is the difference in the proportion of respondents reporting an increase in hiring needs and those reporting a decrease.

Rural areas can become back offices for urban India: Pitroda

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 23:16

Rural areas in India can operate as back offices for the country's urban centres, like Bangalore has emerged as a crucial centre for the US, National Innovation Council Chairman Sam Pitroda said Wednesday.

67% of Indian companies plan to expand in rural areas: Survey

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 17:49

According to the survey, three-quarters of respondents indicate that developing collaborative channels--partnering with non-competing companies or other entities to share the cost of distribution--will be the key for growth in the rural markets in the near future.

Amitabh Bachchan concerned over slow growth in rural India

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 13:31

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who arrived here with his family yesterday for the shooting of Prakash Jha`s upcoming film `Satyagraha`, has expressed concern over the slow growth in rural India.