Articles by Arun Kumar
Bihar government says no to request for land for KVs
Bihar Govt expresses its inability to provide land for Kendriya Vidyalays, as they do not conform to the policy of Common School System.
Updated on Apr 10, 2007 08:22 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, Patna
IPS officer suspended for travelling on unauthorised pass
The state Govt suspends HN Deva, Commandant of BMP 7, Katihar, on the charge of travelling on an unauthorised pass of a DSP-rank officer.
Updated on Apr 10, 2007 07:43 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, Patna
US space tourist comes calling on Sunita Williams
Space tourist Charles Simonyi will visit the Indian American's home in space.
Updated on Apr 10, 2007 01:45 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
SIP: growing popularity among investors
SIP helps to contains cost and, to an extent, insulates the investor against risk, giving him somewhat better returns as well, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 09, 2007 11:40 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Wind of change sweeping Bihar higher education
Ever since he took over last year, Chancellor-cum-Governor of Bihar RS Gavai singled out revamp of higher education as his main priority, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 09, 2007 10:35 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, Patna
SEZ developers redraw plans
The new norms set by the EGOM will see plans being modified, report Arun Kumar and Gaurav Choudhury.
Updated on Apr 06, 2007 09:41 PM IST
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Arun Kumar and Gaurav ChoudhurySteel industry to hold prices for one month
The steel industry has assures the Govt it will hold steel prices for a month despite the increase in input costs and the pressure on margins, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 05, 2007 09:15 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
We control only 52 pc of Hutch: Vodafone
The telecom giant decides to pay $11.08 bn for acquiring only 51.96% in Hutch Essar, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 05, 2007 04:00 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Infotech firms to lower guidance
With the dollar falling almost continuously now, the Indian software industry is expected to offer conservative estimation, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 03, 2007 08:24 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Al-Qaeda rebuilding in Pakistan's tribal areas: NYT
A new generation of leaders has emerged to cement control over Qaeda's operations.
Updated on Apr 02, 2007 06:52 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Home loan rates moving north
The good side is that this will stop a speculative frenzy in the property market, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 01, 2007 05:17 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi Setu 'falling down'
Built with the pre-stress technology by Gammon India and inaugurated in 1982 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the bridge developed snags barely in two decades. The 7.5 km long bridge is under severe stress due to the Ganga’s changing course and obsolete design. The wear and tear now threatens human life, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Apr 01, 2007 11:28 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar
George Bush, Congress set on collision course over Iraq
Both chambers are seeking a timetable for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
Updated on Mar 28, 2007 02:22 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
US presidential race: Democrats rope in Indian Americans
The Indians will mobilise the community for the 2008 US presidential elections.
Updated on Mar 24, 2007 12:41 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Ranbaxy pulls out of Merck race
Experts feel the $6 bn deal is out of Indians' reach, report A Kumar & G Choudhury.
Updated on Mar 21, 2007 02:28 AM IST
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Arun Kumar and Gaurav ChoudhuryTatas to raise $1 bn fund for core sector
India largest corporate is in talks with investors in US and Europe to foray into pvt equity, writes Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 20, 2007 08:13 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Bollywood spinning money in America
A record number of Indian films reach blockbuster status in the United States with half of the 14 foreign language films that earn over $2 mn being in Hindi.
Updated on Apr 04, 2007 04:55 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Tishman to buy 74 pc in Gurgaon SEZ
Tishman Speyer, the multi-billion dollar US real estate fund, is set to acquire 74 per cent equity in Rockman's special economic zone in Gurgaon, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 20, 2007 05:52 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
India’s growth story will remain intact: India Inc
Experts feel that despite inadequate infrastructure, shortage of skilled labour and mounting inflation, the economy will remain on a roll, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 18, 2007 09:50 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
India, US asleep as China races ahead in research
A study raises concerns that China is racing ahead in its ability to perform basic research.
Updated on Mar 17, 2007 01:32 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
US pushes Musharraf to do more for democracy in Pak
The US describes Musharraf as a good friend and a staunch ally in the war on terror.
Updated on Mar 17, 2007 11:25 AM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Vodafone gives Essar enough space
Post deal the Indian group continues to hold 33 pc, but ensures itself a $5-billion valuation, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 15, 2007 09:37 PM IST
HindustanTimes.com | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Mukesh wants slice of Carrefour
Reliance is in talks to pick a minority stake in the France-based retail giant, report HT Correspondents.
Updated on Mar 15, 2007 01:05 AM IST
None | , New Delhi/mumbai
Arun Kumar, Gaurav Choudhury and Indulal PMTaliban find safe havens in Pak: Gates
Taliban and Al-Qaeda are both using some of the wild areas on the Pakistani side of the border as havens
Updated on Mar 14, 2007 04:51 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Ravi Ruia to chair Hutch board
British telecom giant Vodafone also agrees to a four-year put option for the Essar group, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 13, 2007 06:51 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Essar wants $7.5 billion to exit Hutch
If Essar gets the new price, Hutch-Essar's valuation will climb to $24 bn from $18.8 bn, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 12, 2007 02:44 AM IST
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Arun Kumar Arun KumarUS brings law to beat India, China
A bipartisan legislation to preserve its competitive edge in science and tech has been introduced in the US Senate.
Updated on Mar 10, 2007 02:26 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Sunita Williams is missing her samosas
The Indian American astronaut is eagerly waiting for the consignment of samosas to be delivered at her home in space.
Updated on Mar 08, 2007 12:24 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
HSBC forays into insurance JV with Canara, OBC
While Canara will own the majority 51%, OBC will hold 23% and HSBC 26% in the deal, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Mar 05, 2007 09:28 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
US official seeks higher H1B cap to attract Indians
Faced with a shortage of skilled workers, US wants the cap on H1B visas raised.
Published on Mar 02, 2007 02:55 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington