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Technopark IT firm carves niche in mobile applications

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 In less than two years, the Technopark-based Schogini Systems have made giant strides in mobile applications, touching 3,000 downloads every day of their around 450 mobile applications and even getting a word of praise from US President Barack Obama.

Karnataka initiates process for selecting new Lokayukta (Lead)

Bangalore, Feb 7 The Karnataka government Tuesday initiated the process of selecting another retired judge for the state Lokayukta (ombudsman) post, a day after Governor H.R. Bhardwaj rejected its recommendation to appoint Justice (retired) S.R. Bannurmath.

Controversy over Jesus Christ needless: Karat

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Prakash Karat Tuesday termed the present controversy surrounding his party and Jesus Christ as a needless one and one that had been created purposely.

Cognizant expands its Kochi operations

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 Cognizant, a NASDAQ-listed, US-headquartered provider of information technology, is expanding its operations in Kerala by leasing 15 acres of land at the Kochi Infopark campus.

14 airports to get new air surveillance technology

Agartala, Feb 7 The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is to introduce a new radar-based air surveillance system at 14 airports across the country for better control of aircraft in flight, an official said.

Kerala gives nod to personal rapid transit system

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 The Kerala cabinet Wednesday gave the nod for the formation of a new company, based on private-public participation, to set up a state of the art personal rapid transit system, which is increasingly popular abroad and now is to be implemented in major India cities.

Row over Jesus a conspiracy: Karat (Lead)

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 There is a "conspiracy" behind the controversy surrounding Jesus Christ and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), general secretary Prakash Karat said here Tuesday.

Kannur airport to begin operations in 2015

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 Kerala’s fourth international airport at Kannur would begin operations in 2015, K.Babu, the state's minister in charge of the airport, said Tuesday.

Karnataka judge Bannurmath denies governor’s charges

Bangalore, Feb 7 Retired Karnataka judge S.R. Bannurmath, recommended by Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda as state Lokayukta but rejected by Governor H.R. Bharwaj, said Tuesday that allegations that he owned an additional housing site here against norms were false.

Coir Festival rakes in Rs.100-crore business

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 6 A record Rs.100 crore worth of business transactions were reported at the second edition of the International Coir Festival here Monday, organisers said.