http://howrah.org/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. Vivvo CMS 4.0 2008-11-21T13:47:51-05:00 http://howrah.org/Politics/35680.html 2008-11-12T12:19:20-05:00 2008-11-12T12:19:20-05:00 Serajul Islam THE US voters rose above racial prejudice and voted to the White House as their 44th President a black man and thus made history. A country where slavery was once institutionalised and legalized, where even as late as in the 1960s blacks were still fighting for their civil and human rights, has now changed forever. Martin Luther King's dream that there will be a day when people will be judged not by the colour of their skins but by the content of their character is now a reality. http://howrah.org/business/35679.html 2008-11-12T03:41:33-05:00 2008-11-12T03:41:33-05:00 mahendra varma International hotel chains like Hilton, Accor, Carlson and Starwood are concerned about the viability of their India plans. Many of these hotel chains have tied up with real estate developers like DLF, Emaar MGF, Unitech and Parsvanath to set up five-star hotels. http://howrah.org/top_story/35678.html 2008-11-10T06:00:42-05:00 2008-11-10T06:00:42-05:00 Bobby Ramakant A national multi-stakeholder partnership for TB care and control is shaping up in India. Last week on 4 November 2008, representatives from a range of TB stakeholders participated in a day-long meeting at LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases in New Delhi. The meeting was facilitated by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD, The Union)’s India Resource Center. http://howrah.org/top_story/35677.html 2008-11-09T00:18:28-05:00 2008-11-09T00:18:28-05:00 Bobby Ramakant During the last one decade, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has been witness to many climatic changes. Eastern Uttar Pradesh has faced severe floods, while Bundelkhand region has faced one of the worst famines of the last decade. Thus, the impact of climate change has adversely affected agricultural production resulting in huge loss of paddy and corn crops in eastern districts and regional crops in Bundelkhand. Climate-related disasters have brought widespread misery and huge economic losses to Uttar Pradesh, adversely affecting public health, food security, agriculture, water resources and biodiversity in the state. http://howrah.org/top_story/35676.html 2008-11-08T02:32:17-05:00 2008-11-08T02:32:17-05:00 Bobby Ramakant Diabetes has a uniqueimpact on the lives of adolescents and requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, medication and balancing the effects of food and activity. . With careful management by diabetologists, nutritionists, and psychologists, and with support from parents, these young people can lead full and healthy lives. They can participate in sports and compete for jobs as effectively as those adolescents without diabetes. http://howrah.org/World/35675.html 2008-11-08T02:22:18-05:00 2008-11-08T02:22:18-05:00 Bobby Ramakant I do not remember witnessing this kind of global panic in my lifetime. Probably the twin towers crash generated a reaction of similar magnitude as the recent financial meltdown and recession. http://howrah.org/india_news/35674.html 2008-11-07T23:04:03-05:00 2008-11-07T23:04:03-05:00 Gunjan Singh The business environment of a country is greatly strengthened by a strong security environment. India is famous for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related services. http://howrah.org/business/35673.html 2008-11-04T07:22:56-05:00 2008-11-04T07:22:56-05:00 mahendra varma Despite the current economic downturn, India’s real estate is said to be worth about $16 billion and is estimated to post annual growth rate of 30 per cent to reach $60 billion by 2010 according to research outfit ‘Çityscape Intelligence’. http://howrah.org/business/35672.html 2008-11-03T04:43:13-05:00 2008-11-03T04:43:13-05:00 mahendra varma Despite an economic slowdown, the super rich in Hyderabad are buying homes as expensive as Rs 15 crore.In the city of the Nizams, a privileged few live life kingsize. So despite an economic slowdown, job layoffs and a crisis of confidence, ultra luxury homes that cost between Rs 12 and 15 crore each, are finding ready takers. http://howrah.org/business/35671.html 2008-11-02T01:31:21-04:00 2008-11-02T01:31:21-04:00 NEWSX The sharp increase in airfares and consequent fall in number of air travellers has come as a boon for the Railways, with even AC first