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Expect cement prices, demand to recover in second half of FY20: Srinivasan

He expects increased spending on infrastructure projects by the Centre and acceleration in infrastructure projects and development schemes by the new government in Andhra Pradesh to spur the industry

'Encyclopaedia' Ramkumar Ramamoorthy takes charge of Cognizant India

Narayanan, who had hired a young Ramamoorthy, says he has reinvented himself several times over the past 20 years

R Ramamoorthy appointed chairman and managing director of Cognizant India

Ramamoorthy, who has been with the company for more than 21 years, played a leading role in developing many of the company's India-based portfolios

Plantation crops unable to cover cost in south amid global competition

With high wage levels in south India compared to other plantation regions, there are questions about the viability of the plantation industry

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Venture fund for start-ups in this space, 100% reimbursement of SGST on EV sales, zero electricity tax are some of the measures set out in the policy

States rebrand offbeat destinations to fit a contemporary travel wish list

Even as the political drumbeat on domestic tourism gets louder, state tourism departments go offbeat and experiential with the pitch

Despite heavy discounts, festive season fail to drive up vehicle sales

According to reports, discounts offered were 10-25 per cent on sticker prices, depending on the model

With half their fleet idle, transporters feel the pinch of auto slowdown

Some fleet owners are even considering selling some trucks to tide over the slowdown

Isro loses touch with Chandrayaan 2 lander; PM Modi says hope for the best

Experts said that it would not be right to predict the fate of the mission without an official announcement

Our determination to touch the moon has become even stronger: PM Modi

While addressing the scientists at ISRO, PM said that the best is yet to come for India space programme

Chandrayaan-2 is a set back, but not a failure, say Isro officials

Millions have backed Isro through the #ProudofIsro campaign on Twitter

ISRO says Chandrayaan 2 lander Vikram located, attempting contact

Vikram, the lander, was lost when it was attempting a "soft" or controlled landing near the south pole of the moon

Solace for Isro as NASA says it's inspired by Indian space agency's efforts

We should not be discouraged. India was trying to do something very very difficult, said NASA

Orbiter's life to be 7 years as it now has extra fuel: Isro chief K Sivan

'We will continue to try to establish contact for the next 14 days. Future programmes will go as planned', says K Sivan

Chandrayaan-2: No communication with Vikram lander yet, says Isro

Isro Chairman K Sivan earlier said that the space agency would try to restore link with the lander for 14 days, and reiterated the resolve on Sept 8 after the orbiter spotted it on the lunar surface

Amazon to Big Bazaar: Companies push their own labels on shopping aisles

From detergents to electronic goods and fashion, retailers bet big on private labels as consumers look for affordable options within the branded universe

Auto slowdown: Ashok Leyland declares non-working days across units in Sept

Ashok Leyland has agreed to give 5.42% of the profit of 2018-19 as bonus to employees

Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick amid auto sector slowdown

On the other side, average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has dropped to 7,000-7,500 units in a month

Chandrayaan-2 mission very close to 100% success, says Isro chief K Sivan

PM Modi leads the nation in rallying behind Isro after failed moon landing

Equitas says considering new scheme of arrangement; seeks RBI's approval

This scheme of arrangement is subject to approval from the Sebi, RBI, NCLT, shareholders and the creditors