Isro’s Mars Orbiter Mission successfully placed in Mars transfer trajectory
Crossing a major milestone in the country’s space history, Isro’s Mars Orbiter Mission on Sunday ventured out of Earth’s sphere of influence for the first time in an attempt to reach the red planet’s orbit. The critical manoeuvre to place the Mars orbiter spacecraft in the Mars transfer trajectory was…
UN calls for peace in Thailand’s political gridlock
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for all sides in Thailand to resolve differences by a peaceful means. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who has been closely monitoring the situation in Thailand over the last few weeks, expressed concern over the rising political tensions in the capital city….
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra survives censure debate
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Interior Minister Charupong Raungsuwan easily survived a no-confidence vote Thursday morning. Ms.Yingluck received 297 votes of confidence from the ruling coalition party members, against the 134 votes to unseat her by Democrat members. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Charupong Raungsuwan received 296 votes of confidence and 135…
Thais advised to renew passports at Temporary Passport Offices in Bangna and Pinklao
Thai nationals who are looking to renew their passports have been advised to do so at the temporary Passport Offices in Bangna and Pinklao. Following the closure of the Department of Consular Affairs on Chaengwattana Road by demonstrators, Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul advised those wishing to renew or apply…
Average Thai household debt reaches 160,000 THB
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has revealed that the average household debt has risen significantly. According to a recent NSO survey on social and economic situation of Thai households during the first 6 months of this year, 54.4% of the households were indebted. The survey says that housing loans, daily…
India surpasses US, China as most attractive investment destination: Survey
With relaxation in FDI norms to boost investor sentiments, India has emerged as the most attractive investment destination surpassing neighbouring China and the US, says a report. The global survey of leading consultancy firm Ernst and Young (EY) has ranked India as the most attractive investment destination followed by Brazil…
Is Javed Akhtar supporting Tarun Tejpal?
Tarun Tejpal, Editor of Tehelka magazine editor admitted misconduct against a woman journalist and offered to rescue himself from the post and the office for six months. Tejpal wrote to Shoma Chaudhary, Managing Editor of Tehelka. The letter said, “The last few days have been most testing, and I squarely…
ICT Ministry is hosting ITU Telecom World 2013
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the International Telecommunication Union are jointly hosting the ITU Telecom World 2013, showcasing the latest world class telecommunication and digital innovations. The fair started on Tuesday at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani, with objectives of showcasing the latest innovations in telecommunication…
Ratan Tata’s grace and wisdom moved me: Starbucks CEO
New York: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has voiced his admiration for industrialist Ratan Tata’s grace and wisdom, saying he was moved by the business icon’s words during the launch of the coffee chain’s flagship store in Mumbai last year. “At the celebratory dinner the night of the Mumbai (store’s) opening,…
Sachin first sportsperson to win country’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna
The cricketing legend became the first sportsperson to get the award, whose past recipients have been such dignitaries as Jawharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sir CV Raman, Satyajit Ray, Rajendra Prasad, Mother Teresa and Indira Gandhi. The award will also be conferred on eminent scientist Prof CNR Rao, a statement…