Aircel cuts roaming rates in South India, offers free incoming

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 17:58

The offering announced under 'Five States, One Rate' scheme requires no separate recharge or pack activation and will be activated by default with effect from June 11, 2015.

SISPA seeks VAT reduction on cotton

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 16:27

Considering this, SISPA wants VAT to be reduced to two percent on cotton, cotton yarn, blended and synthetic yarns to safeguard the spinning industry in the state and save the livelihood of lakhs of workers in textile industry, he said.

Tata Motors aims to expand CV biz in South India

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 12:10

The company, which at present has 34 dealers in four states in South India -- Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala -- is focusing on expanding network in smaller towns.

South India will be biggest beneficiary: Piyush Goyal

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 20:39

Observing that lack of adequate transmission capacity was the biggest problem in South India, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that his ministry's recent announcement to give support to gas-based plants would benefit the region.

Carlson eyes south India's religious centres to boost biz

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 17:00

South India has vast potential for religious tourism and the group is focusing its attention to develop hotels in major pilgrimage centres like Tirupati, Madurai and Rameshwaram, said Raj Rana, CEO, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia.

Rolls Royce launches its Ghost Series II in South India

Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 21:52

Luxury car manufacturer Rolls Royce on Thursday officially launched its latest model, the Ghost Series II. With this, the Tamil Nadu capital has become the first city in South India where the car has been launched.

AAP membership drive hits South India hurdle

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 03:10

While the Aam Aadmi Party may be on a roll in North and West India, it`s the southern part of the country that appears to be giving it cold shoulder.

South India`s first science city to come up in Kottayam

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:23

The first Science City of South India is to come up at Kurvilangadu in Kottayam district offering a hands-on-experience to visitors on growth and development of science over the centuries.

With national grid, South to have access to 1,500 MW additional power

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:07

Providing succour for the power starved South, the region is expected to have access to additional electricity flow of about 1,500 MW once the all India national power grid becomes fully operational.

Comedies reaped gold for southern cinema

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:03

Over 600 films were released in the last 12 months across the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam movie worlds, marking it one of the busiest years.

Antarctica crust similar to South India, Mozambique: Study

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 10:53

The crust of Antarctica is similar to that of South India and Mozambique, which indicates that the three were joined together in the past.

Starbucks taking Indian Coffee to its outlets across globe

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:12

Opening its first store in south India here, American coffee giant Starbucks today said it is taking the Indian grown coffee to its 19,000 stores across the world.