b 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
b SBI Card Q4 net plunges 66% to Rs 84 crore on COVID-19 provisions, rise in expenses By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:38:00+05:30 On the COVID-19 pandemic, SBI Card said globally, countries and businesses are under lockdown and there is a high level of uncertainty about the duration of the lockdown and the time required for things to get normal. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
b Golden Chariot is Now Available for Charter at $70000 (3.5 Million INR) By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Karnataka Tourism’s flagship luxury train, the Golden Chariot is now available for charter at only $70000 (Rs. 3,500,000). The minister said: “Around 80 tourists can travel in the train per tour. By introducing the charter service, private individuals or organizations can have... Full Article Thu 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00
b Indian Maharaja Wins Third Successive Award for Best Asian Luxury Train By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Indian luxury train, the Indian Maharaja, has bagged the award for the Best Asian Luxury Train for the third year in a row. The train was felicitated at World Travel Awards 2012, quoted by Wall Street Journal as “the travel industry’s equivalent to the Oscars”. The awards are... Full Article Wed 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00
b 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
b Maharaja’s Express Awarded the Best Luxury Train in the World at World Travel Awards 2012 By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Popular Indian luxury train, The Maharaja’s Express, has been awarded World’s Leading Luxury Train 2012 at the World Travel Awards 2012 held in New Delhi yesterday. The train was one of the contenders for the coveted title of the best luxury train in the world which included the... Full Article Thu 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00
b Affordable Luxury - Deccan Odyssey Last Minute Deals By www.indianluxurytrains.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Did you know that India's has its very own fleet of trains similar to the legendary Orient Exprees of the West. There’s one more reason why you should book Deccan Odyssey for luxury train tour package with IndianLuxuryTrains.Com As the luxury train season draws to its conclusion by... Full Article Thu 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00
b ISRO’s most reliable partner HAL delivers ‘Made in India’ L-40 stage for GSLV-MKII By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-28T19:38:00+05:30 Besides the Integrated L-40 stages, HAL is also manufacturing the riveted structures, propellant tanks, feed lines of PSLV, GSLV MKII and GSLV MKIII launch vehicles and structures of various satellites for the space agency. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b By ignoring climate emergency, world leaders are forcing children to act: Greta Thunberg By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-28T21:36:00+05:30 Thunberg has become a leading voice for action on climate change, inspiring millions of students to join protests around the world. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Humans in India survived Toba supervolcano eruption; Here’s how 74,000 year-old event developed Homo Sapiens By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T15:30:53+05:30 Some schools of thought suggest that the eruption pushed Earth into volcanic winter that lasted as long as six years and the planet Earth had to endure a longish cooling period of a thousand years. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Trade and commerce in Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation: Know about the Srenis or guilds of ancient India By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T15:33:00+05:30 Since our FM mentioned the Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation or the Harappan culture, it is prudent that we start our journey from there. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b 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
b 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
b ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme: Registrations see 2 fold increase post PM Modi’s Mann ki Baat mention By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-03T19:32:00+05:30 The number of registrations before PM Modi's mention was hovering at only 74,000 which jumped to 1,53,000 after PM's mention. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in first half of 2021: Govt By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-04T19:01:00+05:30 The Indian Space Research Organisation had then resolved to launch the project again. It had said the project is likely to be launched by the end of the year. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b Scientists observe half billion-year-old ‘social network’ in early animals By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-06T19:34:00+05:30 Since rangeomorphs could not move and are preserved where they lived, it is possible to analyse whole populations from the fossil record. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Global warming: De-carbonising global economy to avert climate change By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-08T12:18:42+05:30 The advantage of Economic Decarbonisation is that it intertwines with the modernization of all industries. Excessive dependence on fossil fuels does more damage than good, it may guarantee temporary energy security but the side-effects are way too disastrous to continue using this as ‘energy- steroids’. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b Climate change is real and staring in our faces, but all’s not lost By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-15T02:20:00+05:30 There’s a collaborative effort across industries today to tackle the crisis. From fashion, energy and transport to beauty and food, companies across sectors are doing their bit to ensure a better tomorrow. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b 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
b 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
b World Water Day 2020: India shifts focus to providing piped water to every home at household level by 2024 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T17:27:00+05:30 The report on World Water Day 2020 explains that in order to tackle climate change, a lot of marginalised communities need clean water and decent toilets as a front line defense. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Ozone layer is healing! Amidst Coronavirus gloom, Ozone cover above Antarctica records substantial recovery By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T18:02:00+05:30 Efforts of all the countries to stop the damage to the Ozone layer seem to be paying off as the damage to the Ozone layer above Antarctica has recovered. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b 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
b Paper-based test to detect coronavirus in wastewater: Study By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-31T12:13:10+05:30 The study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, noted that rapid testing kits using paper-based devices could be used on-site at wastewater treatment plants. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Coronavirus: China lockdown may have blocked 700,000 virus cases, say researchers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-01T09:36:00+05:30 The Wuhan shutdown delayed the arrival of the virus in other cities, their model showed, giving them time to prepare by banning public gatherings and closing entertainment venues, among other measures. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b 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
b Celestial treat for stargazers! ‘Evening star’ Venus just got brighter! 5 amazing things to watch out in April By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-03T16:42:00+05:30 On April 27, Venus will shine nine-times brighter than Jupiter, its nearest planetary 'competitor', and will outshine Sirius, the brightest of all stars, by almost 20-times Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b COVID-19 lockdowns didn’t make Earth shake less, but improved quake detection, scientists say By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T15:50:00+05:30 Seismic noise is a relatively persistent vibration of the ground that is usually an unwanted component of signals recorded by seismometers, according to the scientists. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Boeing to redo test flight of uncrewed Starliner spaceship By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T16:54:00+05:30 A test run in December was ended early when the spacecraft failed to engage its thrusters on time. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b Lockdown: Major air pollutants PM2.5, PM10 and NOx down by at least 50 per cent in Delhi By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T18:38:00+05:30 In Delhi, the comparison made from the second week of March (before lockdown) to first week of April (April 6), reduction in PM2.5 was found to be by 62 per cent, PM10 by 57 per cent and NOx by 50 per cent, the latest SAFAR data accessed by PTI showed. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Supermoon 2020: Here’s why New Zealand won’t be able to see the phenomenon By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T19:00:00+05:30 According to NASA, this will be the largest of full Moons this year. Also termed as “Pink Moon”, this Supermoon marks the first full moon of the Spring season. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b 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
b 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
b Global Warming: Animal ecosystems staring at collapse by 2030 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-10T16:34:00+05:30 Emission of the green house at the current levels will cause catastrophe in most parts of the world with some ecosystems expected to collapse by 2030. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b NASA celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, a mission known as “a successful failure” By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:08:00+05:30 Termed "a successful failure", the spacecraft which had three astronauts- James Lovell Jr, Fred Haise Jr, and John Swigert Jr- on board managed to return to the Earth despite facing an explosion like situation after a blast in its oxygen tank. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Presence of ‘bat coronavirus’ found in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, says ICMR study By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T12:19:42+05:30 According to the study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, there is no evidence or research to claim that these bat coronaviruses can cause disease in humans. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b Good news! Expect normal monsoon this year; top points to know about IMD’s monsoon forecast By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T19:16:47+05:30 The department has also released the expected date when the monsoon will hit some important cities and areas of the country in terms of monsoon onset and withdrawal. Full Article Lifestyle Science
b 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
b 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
b 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