India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

The weight of the space station is likely to be 20 tonnes. IMAGE: The International Space Station. Photograph: Courtesy NASA India is planning to launch its own space station, ISRO chief K Sivan......

'The people of India are for the nuclear deal'

The Indian Merchants Chamber, Mumbai, sponsored what was by far the biggest Indian business delegation specific to Canada. It was led by Union Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal. In an......

'The Indo-US deal has global implications'

Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal is considered one of the most articulate spokesmen for the government of India.It was he who initiated the debate on behalf of the Manmohan Singh......

Singh-Pettigrew joint statement

Following is the text of the joint statement released today after talks between External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh and his Canadian counterpart Pierre Pettigrew:Foreign Affairs Minister......

India, Canada FTA recommended

Indo-Canadian CEOs "have concluded that Canada and India should enter into a new era of cooperation", which should result in their concluding a "comprehensive Free Trade Agreement." The CEOs on......

Canada offers partnership in India's growth

Hailing India's incredible economic growth and noting its growing importance in the world arena, Canada on Wednesday offered its partnership in areas like agriculture, mining, life sciences, ICT,......

Who is Arun Sarin?

Arun Sarin is the chief executive officer of Vodafone Group Plc, the United Kingdom-based global mobile operator. He has been mandated by the company's board of directors to pursue a cash offer for......

Domestic pharma firms take lead in R&D tie-up

The domestic pharmaceuticals industry has proven its mettle once again with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announcing the receipt of euro 25 million from German drug major Merck as upfront payment for a......