Madhubani: A call centre is proving to be quite a lifeline for farmers in Madhubani in Bihar. It is an initiative by Delhi-based Drishti Foundation and is proving to be central to the economy of agriculture in the region.
It is a lifeline for the farmers of the Madhubani district, addressing their queries and problems on farming, seed selection, what fertiliser to use and using new-age techniques. The call centre by the Drishti foundation has helped the farmers take a huge leap of faith.
Madhubani: A call centre is proving to be quite a lifeline for farmers in Madhubani in Bihar. It is an initiative by Delhi-based Drishti Foundation and is proving to be central to the economy of agriculture in the region.
It is a lifeline for the farmers of the Madhubani district, addressing their queries and problems on farming, seed selection, what fertiliser to use and using new-age techniques. The call centre by the Drishti foundation has helped the farmers take a huge leap of faith.
New Delhi: A Delhi court will on Wednesday deliver its order on the plea of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims seeking further investigation against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler. The case relates to the killing of three persons near a gurudwara in Pul Bangash area on November 1, 1984.
New Delhi: A Delhi court will on Wednesday deliver its order on the plea of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims seeking further investigation against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler. The case relates to the killing of three persons near a gurudwara in Pul Bangash area on November 1, 1984.
Chandigarh: Nearly 1.5 lakh students studying in Class 12 of government schools in Punjab will get tablet computers, a minister announced on Tuesday.
Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka said the state government will provide free computer tablets to all the 1.5 lakh students studying in Class 12 in government schools at a total cost of Rs.110 crore in the current financial year.
Maluka said satellite-based education (EDUSAT), earlier launched in 1,600 schools, is now being extended to all high and senior secondary schools in 2013.
Chandigarh: Nearly 1.5 lakh students studying in Class 12 of government schools in Punjab will get tablet computers, a minister announced on Tuesday.
Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka said the state government will provide free computer tablets to all the 1.5 lakh students studying in Class 12 in government schools at a total cost of Rs.110 crore in the current financial year.
Maluka said satellite-based education (EDUSAT), earlier launched in 1,600 schools, is now being extended to all high and senior secondary schools in 2013.
MUMBAI: Both Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma have had plenty to prove in recent times. Karthik, in fact, was once rated by Australia's then India coach Greg Chappell as a future India captain.
MUMBAI: Both Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma have had plenty to prove in recent times. Karthik, in fact, was once rated by Australia's then India coach Greg Chappell as a future India captain.
Kota: State land development banks, central banks like the situation is too thin. Neither cooperative bank loans are able to share goals and recovery. The state's 23 central cooperative banks, agricultural credit scheme for sharing ç Sha exposure ç Shat announcement has been disqualified. Registrar of Cooperative Societies, the sources said last week the central banks of the state review. It emerged concerns the recovery of outstanding loans was
Kota: State land development banks, central banks like the situation is too thin. Neither cooperative bank loans are able to share goals and recovery. The state's 23 central cooperative banks, agricultural credit scheme for sharing ç Sha exposure ç Shat announcement has been disqualified. Registrar of Cooperative Societies, the sources said last week the central banks of the state review. It emerged concerns the recovery of outstanding loans was
BANGALORE: On a high after extracting revenge against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to continue their winning streak when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match on Thursday.
BANGALORE: On a high after extracting revenge against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to continue their winning streak when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match on Thursday.
ISTANBUL: Real Madrid withstood a second-half onslaught from Galatasaray to qualify for their third successive Champions League semifinal 5-3 on aggregate, despite losing 3-2 on the night.
ISTANBUL: Real Madrid withstood a second-half onslaught from Galatasaray to qualify for their third successive Champions League semifinal 5-3 on aggregate, despite losing 3-2 on the night.
MOHALI: With Kings XI Punjab starting with a win this season, Adam Gilchrist is a happy man. No more saddled with the dual role of captain-cum-coach this year, Gilly is more relaxed and looks to make a big impact in the upcoming matches.
MOHALI: With Kings XI Punjab starting with a win this season, Adam Gilchrist is a happy man. No more saddled with the dual role of captain-cum-coach this year, Gilly is more relaxed and looks to make a big impact in the upcoming matches.
LONDON: The use of the death penalty is broadly diminishing around the world although a handful of countries that had not used capital punishment for several years resumed executions in 2012, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
LONDON: The use of the death penalty is broadly diminishing around the world although a handful of countries that had not used capital punishment for several years resumed executions in 2012, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON: At least 14 people were hurt on Tuesday in what appeared to be a mass stabbing at a community college in the US state of Texas and a suspect is in custody, police said.
WASHINGTON: At least 14 people were hurt on Tuesday in what appeared to be a mass stabbing at a community college in the US state of Texas and a suspect is in custody, police said.
