Videocon to manufacture mobile handsets at Salt Lake unit

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 17:42

Videocon group would start manufacturing mobile handsets at its Salt Lake facility near the metropolis in a few months' time, an official of the company said.

Warburg Pincus seeks $12 billion private equity fund

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 11:04

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC has told investors it will seek to raise a new $12 billion global fund, just two years after amassing a $11.2 billion fund, according to people familiar with the matter.

Chilika lagoon named `destination flyways` by United Nations World Tourism Organization

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:30

Odisha`s Chilika lagoon, which is a hotspot for biodiversity, has been named `destination flyways` by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) following its inclusion in a list of eight such sites worldwide.

Poachers kill 25 migratory birds in Chilika Lake, 2 held

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 18:55

Despite security cover over migratory birds at Chilika lake, about 80 kilometre from here, poachers have killed at least 25 of the species from Nalabana bird sanctuary area.

Scientists find evidence of ancient mega lake in Africa

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 00:47

A large freshwater lake once filled the White Nile valley in Sudan, according to a new study.

Drop in the number of migratory birds visiting Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:27

The arrival of winged visitors to Chilika Lake, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, has dropped this season with 1.58 lakh fewer migratory birds sighted than the previous season.

Nine near-threatened bird species sighted in Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 15:40

Nine near-threatened bird species were sighted this winter at Chilika Lake, Asia`s largest brackish water lagoon, in Odisha, an official said Monday.

Ancient stone bridge revealed after Chinese lake dries up

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:54

A stone bridge dating back to the Ming dynasty has been discovered after water levels plunged at China`s largest freshwater lake, a media report said.

Migratory bird poaching continuing in Chilika

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:40

Poaching of migratory birds is continuing unabated in Chilika lake despite steps taken by the forest department to prevent it.

European Tour accused of misrepresenting Seve Ballesteros`s intentions

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:24

The European Tour has been accused of "manipulating and misrepresenting" the intentions of the late Seve Ballesteros by launching a rival match play event to the Royal Trophy between Europe and Asia.

Judge lets Utah gay marriages continue

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 05:37

A federal judge has allowed gay marriage in Utah to continue.

Akshay Kumar bats for martial arts in school curriculum

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:49

Urging to make learning of martial arts compulsory at schools, popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today regretted that this form of self defence came last in priority in the country.