it PSB NPAs likely to rise 2-4 per cent points; may push govt to recapitalise via RBI reserves, bonds: Report By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:10:00+05:30 The government can issue recapitalisation bonds, or the RBI's huge reserves of over USD 127 can also be dipped into to help the state-owned bank's recapitalisation needs, it said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
it State-owned bank NPAs may rise in FY21, govt’s fiscal deficit to widen: Bank of America By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:21:00+05:30 The government can issue recapitalisation bonds, or the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) huge reserves of over USD 127 can also be dipped into to help the state-run banks' recapitalisation needs, it said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
it No takers for Covid-special credit lines, banks park record Rs 8.4 lakh crore with RBI By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T00:01:00+05:30 Having come up with emergency credit lines to help businesses weather the Covid storm, banks are seeing little demand for fresh credit at this stage. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
it Yes Bank’s deposit woes continue as CASA slides 63% y-o-y By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T00:45:00+05:30 Analysts say that some of these accounts availing moratorium could very well have turned defaulters in the ordinary course of business, but the moratorium delays recognition by a few months. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
it SBI cuts MCLR by 15 bps, 3-year term deposit rate by 20 bps By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:10:00+05:30 Earlier on April 7, the public sector bank announced a reduction in MCLR by 35 bps. and reduced savings deposit rate by 25 bps, citing adequate liquidity in the system. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
it RBL Bank net profit falls 54% as provisions rise By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:20:00+05:30 The bank has provided moratorium to around a third of its customers, RBL Bank MD & CEO Vishwavir Ahuja said in a conference call after results. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
it Maharajas Express all set to run its first Indian Panorama journey of the season By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation’s premier luxury train, the Maharajas Express, is all set to run its first Indian Panorama journey of the 2012-13 season tomorrow. The train will depart from the Safdarjung Railway Station tomorrow at 2200 hours. All guests have been... Full Article Fri 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00
it Americans Besotted With Maharajas’ Express, Turn Up in Big Numbers By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Indian luxury train, The Maharaja’s Express, is making quite an impression in the US as owner and operator IRCTC is hosting multiple events promoting the Maharaja Express in Las Vegas, Los Angeles (November 26) and San Francisco (November 30). The train has been bestowed with several honors... Full Article Wed 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00
it Indian Luxury Trains Adds ‘Fairy Queen’ to its Portfolio By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Indian Luxury Trains (ILT), India’s first luxury train portal, is all set to add the Fairy Queen train, India’s oldest running steam locomotive, to its portfolio. The Fairy Queen train was jolted down last year following the vandalizing & stealing of the brass parts of this... Full Article Fri 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00
it The Golden Chariot to include Andhra Pradesh in the Newly Proposed Itinerary By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 If sources are to be believed, the Golden Chariot, a luxury train operating in South Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, will soon revamp its itinerary to include destination in Andhra Pradesh. This move is meant to promote tourism in Andhra Pradesh as well as to make the train more... Full Article Wed 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00
it Minimoon found orbiting Earth! Here’s all you need to know about 2020 CD3 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-01T15:56:00+05:30 The discovery was announced by the Minor Planet Center on Tuesday. So far, the astronomers do not have enough data to establish what the minimoon is made of. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it ISRO to launch GISAT-1 satellite on GSLV rocket as high as a 16 storey building! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T18:56:00+05:30 The launching vehicle of GISAT 1 has evinced much interest before the launch of the mission. GSLV -F10 is a humongously tall vehicle - as tall as a Sixteen storey building, and weighing approximately 4,20,300 kilograms.. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it National Chambal sanctuary, home of gharials and Gangetic dolphins, declared eco-sensitive zone By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-03T17:47:00+05:30 Gangetic dolphins, gharial and freshwater turtles are among the major species found in the region. More than 75 per cent of the critically endangered Gharial population is based in the sanctuary. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Here is what ISRO’s new geo imaging satellite GISAT-1 can do By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-03T19:06:49+05:30 As the date of launch nears, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a tweet has revealed what it’s geo Imaging Satellite, GISAT-1 can do Full Article Lifestyle Science
it ISRO’s Gaganyaan: SAIL’s Bhilai plant sending high strength special steel to make satellite launch vehicle By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-04T14:58:00+05:30 Special grade steel plates have been procured from the Bhilai plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to be used in the launch vehicle. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Gaganyaan: DRDO to provide special space food and emergency survival kit for ISRO’s manned mission By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-04T16:56:17+05:30 ISRO is already working on a Humanoid prototype (with a female form)for the Gaganyaan missions, which is expected to be sent out on a mission next year to test it out before actually sending humans in space. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it NASA records highest resolution pictures of Mars! Check out 360-degree panorama captured by Curiosity rover By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-06T12:33:00+05:30 Curiosity's project scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Ashwin Vasavada said that it is the first time that NASA has dedicated its operations to capture a 360-degree panorama. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: 10 big cats living in sugarcane fields to be relocated By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-08T18:39:00+05:30 Saturation of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve with an increasing population of tigers has resulted in man-animal conflicts in the area. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Amazon rainforest may collapse within decades if critical point is reached: Study By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-11T10:57:00+05:30 The scientists noted that the loss of such key stone species may lead to a rapid and dramatic change in the landscape within our lifetime. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Delhi weather update: Light rains predicted in national capital By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-12T10:31:00+05:30 The weatherman has predicted a cloudy afternoon with possibility of thunderstorm and gusty winds accompanied by light rains in parts of Delhi. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Stephen Hawking: Here are top groundbreaking theories from the British scientist on his death anniversary By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-15T12:47:00+05:30 The famous scientist, who battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a motor neurone disease for over 50 years, passed away at the age of 76 on March 14, 2018. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Moon’s own ‘big bang’? Study reveals story behind formation of Earth’s moon, mysterious ‘Theia’ role in it By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-15T18:35:00+05:30 Have you ever wondered why the moon is always there next to Earth? How did it come into existence and what is its relation to the Earth? Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus: How is NASA dealing with COVID-19? Here’s the space agency’s action plan By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-15T19:41:00+05:30 Coronavirus: A week ago, an employee at the NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California was tested positive for the virus. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Large asteroid approaching Earth! How dangerous will it be? NASA answers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T16:05:00+05:30 The space rock will pass the earth at a distance 4.6 times of distance between the Moon and Earth. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus hits moon mission: NASA suspends work on Moon rocket By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-20T16:23:00+05:30 The space agency is shutting down its Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, where the Space Launch System rocket is being built, and the nearby Stennis Space Center, administrator Jim Bridenstine said late Thursday. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Air quality picking up in quarantined countries By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-22T12:29:00+05:30 Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Delhi weather: National capital sees dip in pollution, minimum temperature settles at 16.4 degrees Celsius By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T11:06:00+05:30 According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the city's overall air quality index at 9 am stood at 112, which falls in the 'moderate' category. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus: Use free time to hone skills like Newton did during London plague, IIT tells students By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T14:02:00+05:30 With classes and all other activities being suspended till March 31 due to coronavirus, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has launched 'Project Isaac' to engage students confined to their rooms or homes in productive activities. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Russia earthquake: 7.5 magnitude quake in north Pacific prompts tsunami watch for Hawaii By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T10:07:59+05:30 The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) of the quake's epicenter. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus lockdown: India breathes easy as over 90 cities record minimal air pollution By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-29T10:56:19+05:30 India is currently under the biggest lockdown with around 130 crore people asked to stay home in view of the coronavirus outbreak, which has claimed 19 lives and infected over 900 people in the country. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus outbreak: MIT team working on an open-source, low-cost design of ventilators By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-29T20:10:00+05:30 COVID-19: The team, which consists of only volunteers, has been working without any funding and is working anonymously so that people do not call them with inquiries about the project. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Air quality improves in India amid coronavirus lockdown, says Central Pollution Control Board By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-02T16:01:00+05:30 The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 and the 21-day lockdown imposed since March 24 to combat the coronavirus outbreak have resulted in a significant improvement in air quality. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus Lockdown: After improvement in air quality, scientists record drop in seismic vibrations under Earth surface By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-02T19:54:00+05:30 The report claims that the development could help seismologists detect earthquakes of even very small magnitude, signals of which were earlier drowned in the cacophony produced by various activities. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Coronavirus and space technologies: Satellites to fight with COVID-19! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-03T11:40:34+05:30 First and foremost, through the recent COVID-19 crisis, satellite technology is found proving its utility for support. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it China to launch communications satellite named after Wuhan By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-03T18:04:00+05:30 Despite its proximity to the epicentre of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the company staff worked hard to ensure the success of the mission, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it IIT Roorkee develops low-cost face shields for doctors, nurses treating Covid-19 patients By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-04T21:04:36+05:30 More than a thousand face shields have been dispatched for the doctors and healthcare staff of AIIMS Rishikesh. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Kolkata air quality deteriorates after people burst crackers in response to 9 pm-9min call By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T17:29:00+05:30 An official at the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) said air quality index (AQI) hovered between 100 and 150 (particulate matter 2.5) in Kolkata -- a spike from 'satisfactory' to 'moderate' level, amid the lockdown. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Pink Super Moon: 7 things you need to know before witnessing it today By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T17:42:42+05:30 Witness the Pink Super Moon from your balconies today! One of the celestial events, which is an occurrence of a Super Moon, is set to take place today and can be witnessed by many from their balconies only. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Supermoon 2020: After a beautiful ‘Pink Moon’ on Tuesday night, viewers share pics on Twitter By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-08T20:15:29+05:30 Explaining the difference between a normal Full Moon and a Supermoon, Brown told The Guardian that the Supermoon is just closer to the Earth than the usual Full Moon. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Experts say coronavirus lockdown may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s only temporary By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-09T17:36:26+05:30 Weeks of lockdown in the country to fight coronavirus may have reduced greenhouse gas emissions enabling people to breathe cleaner air and feast on blue skies, but it is only a temporary phase and will not benefit the environment in the long run. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Blue skies, reduced emissions only temporary, won’t benefit environment in long run, say experts By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-09T13:29:00+05:30 Weeks of lockdown in the country to fight coronavirus may have reduced greenhouse gas emissions enabling people to breathe cleaner air and feast on blue skies, but it is only a temporary phase and will not benefit the environment in the long run. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Expedition 63: NASA astronaut Cassidy, two Russian cosmonauts land on International Space Station By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-10T16:45:00+05:30 NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy along with two Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner reached the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month-long mission named Expedition 63. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Second Earth? Data from NASA’s Kepler telescope helped discover exoplanet with habitable conditions; details By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-16T12:39:00+05:30 The planet, being called Kepler-1649c, was discovered by the team when they were looking through the data of previous observations from the Kepler telescope, which had been retired by NASA in 2018. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Can we handle another disaster in chorus with COVID-19? By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:49:00+05:30 For any administration, it is extremely important to remain prepared for various possible eventualities and the likelihood of any country requiring to witness two natural disasters together, just cannot be ruled out. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it New ‘Earth-like’ Exoplanet Kepler-1649c found! Scientists analyze if it can sustain life By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T19:13:35+05:30 The less distance from Kepler 1649 c's host red-dwarf star, scientists believe, puts the exoplanet in the habitable zone where liquid water could exist on the world's surface. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Air pollution linked with higher COVID-19 death rate: Study By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:53:22+05:30 The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, combined satellite data on air pollution and air currents with confirmed deaths related to COVID-19. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it State of the world: Is it too late to shift to sustainable living? By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:55:19+05:30 People can be drivers of drastic, aggressive, and effective solutions. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis is a great example of how people around the world can join forces to fight a disaster together. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Delhi air quality: Lockdown cuts PM2.5, PM10 levels by half in national capital By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T18:21:00+05:30 In its report, the CPCB said, "Significant reduction in PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 levels observed. Overall, 46 per cent reduction in PM2.5 and 50 per cent reduction in PM10 concentration observed during the lockdown period." Full Article Lifestyle Science
it Elon Musk says SpaceX fixing brightness of Starlink project; here’s how satellites can ’emit bright light’ By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T19:43:00+05:30 As part of its large-scale broadband internet connectivity project Starlink, the company has positioned many large satellites in the lower orbits of the Earth. Full Article Lifestyle Science
it China names its Mars mission Tianwen-1 ahead of its planned launch this year By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:19:00+05:30 China National Space Administration (CNSA) named the Mars mission as "Tianwen," which means Heavenly Questions or Questions to Heaven, a poem written by China's well known poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC). Full Article Lifestyle Science