At the end of 2014, 70.17 million of China's rural residents lived below the country's poverty line.
'No government should be viewed as authoritarian, rather as a collective institution of people,' says Pinarayi Vijayan.
'We always believe that if you focus on the goal, you will overcome all obstacles. If you focus on the obstacles, you will never achieve your goal.'
A copy of the letter dated February 29 was released to the media.
This is the first investment in Asia from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which was founded by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan
The Sensex and Nifty remained above their key levels of 36,000 and 10,900 throughout the session, indicating strong investor optimism after a prolonged spell of caution.
'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'
There has not been a single invention from India in the last 60 years that became a household name globally, nor any idea that led to "earth shaking" invention to "delight global citizens", IT czar N R Narayana Murthy said.
AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday reported an 8.4 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,586 crore for the second quarter ended September 30 and said uncertainties in environment had resulted in holdbacks in discretionary spend by customers.
Experts say the stock market correction in recent times increases the risk-reward in favour of large-cap stocks.
A quarterly study of PE investment activity based on data provided by Venture Intelligence, such funds in the third quarter of this year totalled $3.01 billion through 103 deals, according to the PwC MoneyTree India report.
Silicon Valley techies and investors who were at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India dinner analyse the parlay for Ritu Jha.
We need to create collaborative and/or disruptive platforms like Uber and Airbnb in all sectors to ensure responsive and responsible inclusive growth, says C P Gurnani.
'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'
PE firm True North's investment model is to take 51% stake in mid-sized companies and make them large, says Niraj Bhatt.
In 2012, private equity investments touched $7.5 billion.
Releasing its annual Global Risks 2014 report, Geneva-based WEF said that the income disparity was the most likely risk to cause an impact on a global scale in the next decade, while other significant risks include extreme weather events, unemployment and fiscal crises.
'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<
Government had declared the mission of creating 100 Smart Cities.
India is the fourth worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the United States, Brazil and Russia.
Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.
Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.
MUrgency is slated to launch services in Amritsar and Jalandhar in the last week of May and cover the entire state by June end.
Qualcomm has been playing a key role driving India's wireless revolution
Think beyond engineering and medicine.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses five issues pivotal for the success of Digital India
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries
Infosys, TCS, HUL and Reliance Industries were the top gainers of the day.
It won't take away your jobs. It won't destroy you.
Pharma stocks have performed well after Budget
In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit, Modi referred to Indo-US relations and said working together, the two nations can contribute to building a more peaceful, stable, secure, sustainable and prosperous world.
India has said it is committed to implementing the highest safety standards at its nuclear power plants as it seeks to harness the benefits of atomic energy to meet its growing energy requirements.
Founded in 2006, PremjiInvest's assets under management are worth over $2 billion across India
Start-ups are adding value to the day-to-day lives of Indian women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.
This is the first time the American University has entered into an academic partnership with an Indian institute.
Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.
The FIPB rejected two proposals -- Nigeria's Mokeme Chiwetal Izuchukwu and Lanarth Developers Pvt Ltd.
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