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Interview with India's Environment Minister
Jayshree Bajoria
India and China have long maintained their economic growth will suffer if they accept binding emission targets under an international agreement on climate change. Instead, they have called for mitigation commitments by the developed world and financial support from rich countries to help developing countries adapt to climate change.
Working Together, Brazil, Russia, China and India Increase Leverage
Ian Bremmer
In 2003, a report authored by Goldman Sachs economists popularized the term BRICs -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- to describe a whole new category of emerging-market powerhouse. The report argued that with sound political leadership and relative international stability, the BRIC economies would together outpace the original G6 industrialized nations in dollar terms by 2040 -- a fundamental shift in the global balance of power. Since then, these four countries have assumed ever-greater importance in the international investment community's collective imagination.
Elections Give India's Congress Party Clout to Push Agenda
by Ian Bremmer
For nearly a year, an unmanageable coalition government in India has obstructed the ruling Congress Party's policy agenda and brought the country's economic reform process to a grinding halt. Now that an impressive electoral triumph in national parliamentary elections held in April and May has allowed the party to shed unreliable allies, can its leaders move the country in a more market-friendly direction. There are grounds for both caution and optimism
India's Fortune: Prospects of a Country on the Rise
by Edward Luce
Nandan Nilekani's book, Imagining India, charts how India arrived at the potentially transformative moment it has reached today and describes the gargantuan challenges the country will have to overcome if it is to fulfill that potential
Indian Ocean: Center Stage for 21st Century Struggles Between India & China
by Robert D. Kaplan
Competition between India and China suggests that the Indian Ocean is where global struggles will play out in the twenty-first century. The old borders of the Cold War map are crumbling fast, and Asia is becoming a more integrated unit, from the Middle East to the Pacific.
Brazil, China & India Can Mitigate Global Crisis
Global Economic Viewpoint
Brazil, India and even China will not be able, by themselves, to correct the dysfunctions that produced the global crisis. But it is true that the economic power of these three countries can mitigate its negative consequences. ...
India warns on trade approach to climate
Nitin Desai, a member of Manmohan Singh's council on climate change, says a hard-nosed concession-based negotiation to reach a consensus on how to combat global warming would likely founder
Sri Lanka follows Indian move to buy gold
The Sri Lankan central bank is buying gold to diversify its reserves and smooth out periods of dollar volatility
EU and India to establish free trade by 2010
EU officials said they would push hard for a bilateral free trade agreement with India at the one-day summit in New Delhi but Indian ministers were more cautious
India buy adds to bullion surge
Gold prices extended their record breaking run, pushing towards the $1,100 an ounce level, following the purchase by India of 200 tonnes of bullion from the IMF
India flexes its foreign reserve muscles
India's purchase of 200 tonnes of gold from the International Monetary Fund displayed the economic strength of the world's two fastest growing large economies, New Delhi said
IMF sells 200 tonnes of gold to India central bank
The International Monetary Fund will use the $6.7bn from the sale to shore up its long-term finances and subsidise loans to poor countries
Capgemini in India milestone
Capgemini will soon have more staff in India than it does in its home market of France – in an indication of the growing power of the subcontinent in the global outsourcing industry
India warned on potential threat from China
Chinese claims to the north-eastern India state of Arunachal Pradesh could add a new territorial threat to the one India already faces from Pakistan, said New Delhi's former national security adviser
Indian stocks remain under pressure
Indian stocks came under severe selling pressure this week as corporate earnings disappointed and the Reserve Bank of India told the market to expect interest rates to rise soon
India keen to restart talks with Pakistan
Manmohan Singh, India's prime minister, in a visit to Srinagar urged Pakistan to move forward a dialogue towards a "permanent peace" between the two countries, who have fought three wars since partition 62 years ago
Karzai elected as Afghan poll called off
Afghanistan's president has been declared the winner of the country's presidential elections following the decision of his main rival to withdraw from a planned run-off
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Nations of the East Agree to Unite
Asia made good progress toward creating an Asian trading community at the latest Asian summit.
Russia and India Committed to Strategic Partnership
World Prepares to Dump the Dollar
American economists think the world can’t afford to let go of the dollar’s reserve currency status. The world is about to teach them differently.
France, India Join Criticism of Dollar's Role
France and India have joined Russia and China in calling for reducing the dollar’s dominance as a reserve currency.
A New Alternative to Treasury Bonds?
Brazil, Russia, India and China to buy IMF bonds
Pakistan, India on War Footing
As India and Pakistan maneuver toward war, the U.S. loses out.
India and China Train Together to Fight Terrorism
The militaries of the world’s two most populous nations are cooperating. What does this portend?
Mumbai: Islamist Victory, U.S. Setback
The Mumbai attack is putting pressure on Pakistan. The Islamists look to come out on top, which is bad news for America.
Is America Partly Responsible for the Mumbai Massacre?
America’s efforts to stabilize Pakistan have failed. Just ask India.
Mumbai Attacks to Strain U.S.-India Alliance?
America’s response to the Mumbai attacks—together with rising antagonism between India and Pakistan—could push India further into the arms of its East Asia allies.
Iran Looks East
American allies turn to America’s enemy.
China, Tibet and the Asian Balance of Power
The international reaction to China’s actions in Tibet demonstrates its “soft power.”
India's Nano Means Higher Oil Prices
India’s new ultra-cheap car may make car ownership possible for 1 billion people, and fuel a resource war.
Bird Flu Threatens India
Numerous dangerous outbreaks are being reported. Teams are racing against time to prevent the strain from spreading to humans and population centers.
India, China Ink Friendship Treaty
India and China have put aside their differences and agreed to work together toward Asian integration.
Selling America for Designer Boots, Top Hats and Thimbles
Like a near-concluded game of Monopoly, America is selling off its last properties to maintain its lavish lifestyle.
India, China Conduct First-Ever War Games
The militaries of the world’s two most populous nations are beginning to cooperate. What does this forebode?
Report: Foreign Countries Develop U.S. Defense Systems Software
America’s reliance on security systems developed by foreign nations could pose problems in the future.
India, Russia Strengthening Relations
A meeting between Vladimir Putin and Manmohan Singh this week produced exceptional cooperation.
Australian Stock Market Plunges
Yesterday’s tumble in Australia’s stock market traces back to problems in the U.S. housing market.
Sikh Terrorism Enters Politics in Canada
Politicians in British Columbia support terrorist organizations, flaunting a Supreme Court decision.
U.S. Companies Marginalized by Foreign Energy Giants
In just 15 years, the U.S. has almost halved its share of ownership of the 20 largest energy companies.
Rise in Food Prices Set to Continue
World food costs surged 10 percent last year, hurting where it counts for many around the globe. Looking ahead, there is no relief in sight.
U.S. Loses Its Technological Edge
Russia and India Expand Energy Ties
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Carpet Bombing
"There’s no doubt that Pakistan is the toughest and most dangerous problem in American foreign policy," writes Walter Russell Mead, adding that the crucial topic of India is often underestimated when the U.S.'s relationship with Pakistan is considered.
'The News Industry is a Public Service'
As part of the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship 60th Anniversary initiative current and former fellows discuss the stories that have had the most impact and present ideas for sustaining serious international journalism. Former fellow Manjeet Kripalani talks about spotting the early trends in globalization towards India and her coverage of that trend. She goes on to propose a shift in the news industry that would see news organizations from countries like India and Mexico take on the void left by western organizations that are increasingly deprived of funding.
Letter From New Delhi
The BJP's Hindu nationalism may have won it votes in the past, but the party now faces an identity crisis that is imperiling its future.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The U.S.-India Nuclear Deal--One Year Later
J. Sri Raman revisits the controvel U.S.-India Nuclear deal signed in 2008 and explains how it appears to be "solidly entrenched" in long term U.S. policy.
India's Climate Change Forecast
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh says India plans to outline unilateral greenhouse gas emissions cuts soon. But he says rich states must commit to greater cuts of their own before developing countries can agree on binding global targets.
Decoupling China in the Climate Debate
CFR's Elizabeth Economy says it is "not unreasonable" to seek binding commitments from China and India on emissions that would take effect a decade from now. She also recommends decoupling China from other developing nations in climate negotiations.
Time: Behind India's Intransigence on Climate-Change Talks
Madhur Singh places India's intransigence on climate negotiations into perspective, explaining how any international climate change framework will have to be acceptable among all nations.
The Road to Copenhagen: India's Position on Climate Change Issues
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India-Afghanistan Relations
India's growing economic and political influence in Afghanistan has angered Pakistan, the traditional power there, and has experts worried that Afghanistan could become another battleground in the long-standing rivalry between South Asia's two giants.
Balancing India and China
Amid a new round of India-China border talks, regional specialists Sumit Ganguly and Minxin Pei discuss relations between these rising powers and how they affect U.S. interests in Asia.
Mint: Legalities of Climate Change
A recent climate change declaration poses significant challenges--and opportunities--for India.
Progress and Challenges in India Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has sought to advance burgeoning strategic ties with India in a high-profile visit. The most substantive outcome of her trip could be new economic links, say some analysts.
U.S. - India Joint Statement, July 2009
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Clinton's Challenge in India
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads to India with an opportunity to further improve a relationship that has been transformed over the last decade, says CFR's Evan Feigenbaum, until recently the deputy assistant secretary of state responsible for U.S. relations with India.
India’s Fortune
Nandan Nilekani has produced one of the best and most thought-provoking books on India in years.
Newsweek: Between Delhi and D.C.
Sumit Ganguly says that while many predict warming relations between India and the U.S. in the wake of India's elections, potential conflicts loom on three fronts: Kashmir, proliferation, and trade.
Issue Guide: South Asia and the Global Financial Crisis
A compilation of resources on the impact of the global financial crisis on South Asia.
New Hopes for Stability in South Asia
South Asia expert Teresita Schaffer says a decisive victory for Congress Party in Indian elections and a possible end to the civil war in Sri Lanka could bolster a region buffeted by conflict.
India's Role in Democracy Promotion
As the world's largest democracy holds its parliamentary elections, the head of the UN Democracy Fund and an Indian foreign policy expert discuss the frictions between India's national interests and democratic values.
WSJ: The India Vote
Arvind Subramanian describes issues of populism and economic development surrounding India's elections.
India's Electoral Politics
As the world's largest democracy goes to the polls, this Backgrounder looks at the laws, major players, and issues, including economic reform, caste, and religion, that have shaped India's politics.
India's National Elections and Improved U.S. Relations
CFR's Evan Feigenbaum says the United States should ensure improved relations with India are not paralyzed by domestic Indian politics.
The Atlantic: India's New Face
Meet Narendra Modi, chief minister of Gujarat and the brightest star in the Hindu-chauvinist Bharatiya Janata Party. Under Modi, Gujarat has become an economic dynamo. But he also presided over India's worst communal riots in decades, a 2002 slaughter that left almost 2,000 Muslims dead. One day, he could be governing the world's largest democracy.
The National: Purification Rites
As "nationalist demagogues" take power in India and Israel, Pankaj Mishra examines the histories of division, ethnic cleansing, and militant patriotism that have led both countries into a "moral wilderness."
Times: An Inept Government May Be India's Best Choice
The security fears surrounding the IPL cricket highlight the dilemma facing voters in the world's largest democracy, says Aravind Adiga.
Newsweek: The House in Ill Repute
New rules have exposed just how many thieves and murderers sit in India's Parliament, Jason Overdorf says.
New Yorker: The Back Channel
The New Yorker's Steve Coll reports on secret negotiations on Kashmir between Pakistan and India.
TOI: How To Resolve Kashmir
An analysis from the Times of India on how an agreement could be reached between Pakistan and India over Kashmir.
Center Stage for the Twenty-first Century
Already the world's preeminent energy and trade interstate seaway, the Indian Ocean will matter even more as India and China enter into a dynamic great-power rivalry in these waters.
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Maoists' view is outmoded, distorted and warped: Karat
"Centre has not addressed the real issue of displacement of tribals"
Maoists’ view is outmoded: Karat
NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday launched an attack on the Maoists stating that their world view was “warped, distorted and outmoded” and which does not take a position on issues affecting the working ...
New Delhi must take concrete steps first, says Mirwaiz
Demands withdrawal of troops, release of detenus
Congress upset with Maoists’ response
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday took a grim view of the conditions set by Maoists for accepting the government’s invitation for a dialogue. In a recent statement, the left extremists offered a ceasefire if the Centre gave up its ...
Over 10 lakh bales of cotton ready for exports
Textile associations seek ban
Advani’s last session as Opposition leader
He has conveyed to RSS his decision to step down
Why should Modi apologise, asks Mohan Bhagwat
Says new BJP chief will not be from among four ‘gen next’ leaders
‘Highlight progress in ties with China’
NEDUMBASSERY: India and China shared a complex and multidimensional relationship and the media should focus more on the qualitative improvement in the bilateral ties that the two countries had achieved over the years. Minister of State ...
“Extend SC status to Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims”
NEW DELHI: Armed with written commitments made by practically every party except the BJP, the National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC) has demanded that the government extend Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Muslims and Christians. ...
Bomb scare
KOLKATA: The Puri-bound New Delhi-Puri Puroshottam Express was detained at Purulia Station in West Bengal’s Purulia district on Friday evening following a bomb scare in one of its coaches. An unclaimed tiffin box, detected in a ...
Swamy wants Dalai Lama’s visit rescheduled
CHENNAI: Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has urged the Union government to reschedule the Dalai Lama’s proposed visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, as what was a religious trip had assumed political overtones. In a ...
‘China aiming at dominating IT sector’
KOCHI: China is aiming at becoming a world leader in IT and IT-enabled services in the next five years, according to M.P. Sukumaran Nair, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister. Though China was younger by 10 years to India in the IT services ...
Koda’s aide arrested in hawala scam
Ranchi/New Delhi: A close aide of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda became the first person to be arrested on Friday in the Rs.2,000 crore illegal assets case as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) prepared to arrest Mr. Koda who is ...
Visa process ‘short-circuited’
NEW DELHI: Foreign journalists who obtained inner line permits to be present in Arunachal Pradesh during Dalai Lama’s visit had “short-circuited” the visa process, official sources here said. They said that the ...
M.S. Swaminathan seeks media help for another farm revolution
Power of the media has increased but its credibility has taken a knock: M. Damodaran
Congress, JVM tie up for Jharkhand Assembly polls
Transfer of judge cancelled
NEW DELHI: Now that the elevation of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P.D. Dinakaran to the Supreme Court has been put on hold, the transfer of Chief Justice Jasti Chelameswar from the Gauhati High Court to the Karnataka High Court has been ...
Contempt notice to Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to advocate Prashant Bhushan on a contempt petition for his interview in Tehelka magazine levelling corruption charges against its sitting judges. A Bench ...
“Disinvestment of PSU shares anti-national”
NEW DELHI: Accusing the Manmohan Singh government move to disinvest shares in all profitable public sector units(PSU) as a “patently anti-national step,” the Left parties on Friday condemned the decision and demanded its ...
India’s stand on Goldstone report shocking, says CPI(M)
NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday said it was shocked by India’s stand in the United Nations General Assembly of expressing reservation over endorsing the findings and recommendations of the Goldstone report ...
Colombo wary of Kosovo-type fate: official
Wants to adopt cautious approach to political settlement of Tamils
Prabhash Joshi passes away
He championed the cause of press freedom
“India not delivering on post-partum care”
NEW DELHI: India is falling behind other countries in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care because it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth and fix gaps in its health ...
A guiding force for young journalists
New Delhi: Prabhash Joshi was a revered figure in the press box. He was at his best in the company of youngsters, especially when sharing his vast experience of interaction with cricketers. He always made it a point to make young cricket ...
‘Food security major concern’
COIMBATORE: Agriculture has registered a phenomenal growth during the last four decades, but food security remains a major concern, Union Minister for Agriculture Sharad Pawar said here on Friday. Past achievements were very impressive ...
FIR against Amar Singh
LUCKNOW: An FIR was lodged on Friday against Samajwadi Party national general secretary Amar Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Shia Muslims at an election rally here on Wednesday. ADG ( Law and Order ) Brij Lal told ...
Media help sought for another farm revolution
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha member and noted agriculture scientist M.S. Swaminathan has urged the media to give more importance to the agriculture sector to help it face another revolution on the lines of “green revolution” in sixties ...
Ban on pre-paid connections temporary: Farooq
SRINAGAR: Defending the Centre’s decision to ban pre-paid mobile connections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the ban was temporary. “The decision was taken ...
Clean chit for Justice Yadav in cash-at-door case
New Delhi: Justice Nirmal Yadav of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been given a clean chit in the “Rs. 15 lakh cash-at-door scam”, 15 months after she was relieved of judicial work. The Supreme Court collegium headed by ...
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Yeddyurappa breaks down on TV, confesses to ditching aides
Karnataka CM B S Yeddyurappa confesses to "ditching" confidantes, apologises to flood victims saying he has been distracted from concentrating on their rehabilitation because of the chaos created by Reddy brothers.
Ghaziabad: Trains crush 5 workers to death
5 gang men were repairing a rail track when a mistake in judging the direction of an approaching train cost them their lives. They were run over by two trains, one of which was the Dehradun-Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express.
Upset stomach saves former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda from arrest
Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda got a reprieve from imminent arrest in the Rs2500cr money laundering case as doctors at Ranchi's Apollo Hospital decided to keep him under medical examination for "a day or two".
Muslims told to avoid Ramdev camp over 'Vande..'
"Singing of Vande Mataram is a prayer and against Islamic law as Muslims cannot offer prayers to anyone except Allah. Muslims should not sing Vande Mataram," said deputy-in-charge of Darul Uloom's fatwa dept.
Ashok Chavan sworn in as Maharashtra CM
Ashok Chavan was sworn in as Maharashtra CM and Chhagan Bhujbal as the deputy CM on Saturday. While R R Patil and Rajendra Darda made a comeback a number of cabinet ministers were dropped.
Israel consulate inspects Goa for safety of citizens
The Goa Police said Saturday that it was "natural" for officers from Israel's Mumbai consulate to inspect the North Goa coast as it was frequented by Israeli tourists.
Some US Muslims fear backlash after Texas shooting
Arab and Muslim Americans on Friday braced for the possibility of verbal or physical attacks after an army psychiatrist of Arab descent allegedly killed 13 during a shooting rampage at a military base in Texas.
Maoists strike during Buddhadeb's visit, kill 3
Maoists struck with impunity killing three youths suspecting them to be police informers and shooting at and injuring a ruling CPI(M) leader as West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee began a tour of the district.
Ajab Prem Ki... has edge over Jail on first day
Romantic comedy "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, has sent the box office cash registers ringing, elbowing out Madhur Bhandarkar's "Jail" on the first day Friday.
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Return of the sex bomb
My jaw hit the floor when, a couple of weeks ago, I walked into a pub to meet my friend Sam and found her dressed as a tramp...
Revealed: Five rules for better sex, romance
Want to spice things up in the bedroom? Well, then turn your attention to a new book that provides tips on how to turn on your partner. Barbara and Allan Peaseβs new book aims at making love life even sexier, reports a British daily...
Rediscover the magic of 'tulsi'
We give you a lowdown on Tulsi - the queen of all herbs and its healing properties
Now, wrinkle busting bra for crinkle-free breasts!
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Chetan Bhagat wants to script romcoms!
Author Chetan Bhagat talks about dedicating his latest book 2 States to his in-laws and why Hello, based on his second book, didnβt work.....
Raj will ride a chariot for Shilpa!
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Maoists strike during Buddhadeb's visit, kill 3
Maoists struck with impunity killing three youths suspecting them to be police informers and shooting at and injuring a ruling CPI(M) leader as West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee began a tour of the district.
Three swine flu deaths take India's toll to 484
Three swine flu deaths, including two in Kerala, were reported Saturday, taking the toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus in India to 484, health authorities said here.
Controversial portions in textbooks removed in Rajasthan
Parts of textbooks in classes IX and XI of Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) were removed with immediate effect as a committee constituted to look into controversies in content recommended the same.
Moderate to brisk voting in Assam bypolls
Moderate to brisk polling was recorded till Saturday afternoon in two Assam assembly constituencies, officials said.
Moderate turnout in Uttar Pradesh by-polls
An average of 49.37% voting was recorded in by-elections to 11 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh Saturday while the turnout in Firozabad parliamentary seat was over 50%, officials said.
Upset stomach saves Koda from arrest
Former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda got a reprieve from imminent arrest in the Rs2500cr money laundering case as doctors at Ranchi's Apollo Hospital decided to keep him under medical examination for "a day or two".
Moderate voting across 7 states for assembly by-elections
Tens of thousands voted enthusiastically Saturday in by-elections to one Lok Sabha and 31 assembly constituencies across seven states, with the outcome set to have a bearing on almost all major political parties.
Around 70% polling in Kerala bypolls
Kerala saw heavy polling of around 70% in the three assembly constituencies of Kannur, Ernakulam and Alappuzha in largely peaceful by-polls Saturday.
West Bengal bypolls peaceful, 65% polling
Sixty-five per cent polling was recorded today in the byelections to 10 Assembly seats in West Bengal which passed off, by and large, peacefully.
India has one of the lowest teacher-student ratios: Expert
The number of teachers in India is one of the lowest in the world and is generally a last career resort, an expert said at the sixth Higher Education Summit on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh records 50-55% voting
An estimated 50-55% of the over 200,000 electorate exercised their franchise in Chhattisgarh's Vaishali Nagar assembly seat by-poll Saturday, officials said.
Moderate to heavy polling in Himachal
Moderate to heavy polling was witnessed in the by-elections to Rohru and Jawali assembly constituencies in Himachal Pradesh Saturday, an official said.
Pak releases 8 Indian fishermen suffering from old age
Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA) allowed eight aged Indian fishermen to return home after they were arrested for straying into neighbouring country's waters while fishing Thursday, officials said.
Army help not taken for Dalai Lama's visit
The Arunachal Pradesh government has not taken the help of the army to ensure security during Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's visit here beginning Saturday.
Koda's wife sacrifices goats for his well-being
Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda β who is accused of laundering Rs.2,500 crore β sacrificed 11 goats at a temple here for her husband's well-being.
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Sari over jeans, belt over sari - new fashion fads in India
India's traditional six-yard wonder is igniting imaginations anew. The sari, say fashion designers, can be worn over a pair of jeans or jazzed up with a sexy slim belt for a trendy look.
Indian, Tibetan flags flutter ahead of Dalai Lama visit
Dozens of Indian flags fluttered alongside Tibetan prayer flags Saturday as Buddhist monks braved the winter chill to put up welcome arches and Mandala paintings on the road ahead of the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh.
Dalai Lama to reach Delhi Saturday
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is expected to arrive here from Tokyo Saturday evening before leaving for Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh for a visit denounced by China, an aide said.
12 percent polling in Rajasthan
Brisk polling was reported Saturday in Rajasthan's two assembly constituencies of Todabhim and Salumber where the main battle is between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Heavy turnout in Firozabad constituency
Tens of thousands voted across Uttar Pradesh Saturday in 11 assembly and one Lok Sabha by-elections, with actor Raj Babbar of the Congress pitted against the daughter in law of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav in the Firozabad parliamentary seat.
Brisk, peaceful voting in Chhattisgarh
Thousands voted Saturday in the Vaishali Nagar assembly constituency in Chhattisgarh, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hoping to retain the seat despite a strong Congress challenge.
Seven DPS students injured in accident
Seven students of Delhi Public School on Mathura Road were injured Saturday when a speeding truck jumped traffic signal and rammed into a school van in north Delhi, police said.
India's Muslims lack an enlightened leadership
Indian Muslims continue to suffer from the misfortune of being led by people with a limited vision whose initiatives appear to be aimed at fostering a ghetto mentality instead of encouraging the community to become a part of the mainstream.
Maoists blow up school building
Maoist guerrillas blew up a primary school building in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said Saturday.
CSIR asks sacked Indian American scientist to vacate house
An Indian American scientist was Saturday asked to vacate his government house here in three days, nearly two weeks after being sacked from a senior post at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Probe begins in Himachal bus accident
Himachal Pradesh Saturday began a probe a bus accident that killed 35 people in Kangra district.
Apollo Hospital to decide on Madhu Koda's release
Apollo Hospital authorities said Saturday doctors will decide whether to release former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, who is to be quizzed further over a Rs.2,500 crore money laundering scam.
Zia blames 'foreign hand' for industrial violence
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia has blamed 'instigation by competitor foreign countries' for the recurring violence in the country's money-spinning garment sector.
Minor incidents of violence mar West Bengal elections
Sporadic incidents of violence marred voting Saturday for the 10 assembly seats in West Bengal whose outcome will have long-term consequences for the ruling Left Front.
Delhi under fog cover, visibility drops
Visibility in the national capital dropped to 500 metres Saturday morning as a fog cover hung over the city for the first time this winter, but flights were not affected.
Heavy rain hits normal life in Tamil Nadu
Incessant rain in Tamil Nadu over the past few days has not only thrown life out of gear in the state but also sent vegetable prices soaring. Thirteen people have died due to wall and roof collapse or electrocution so far.
Bangladesh readies flood-tolerant rice varieties
Bangladesh is set to release three flood-tolerant rice varieties to farmers that would help prevent up to a million tonnes of annual crop loss caused by flash floods every year.
'Ajab Prem...' one big goofy, comic joyride
Film: 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'; Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif; Director: Rajkumar Santoshi; Rating: ***
Chhattisgarh official held for scam
Three people, including the Chhattisgarh health services director, have been arrested on charges of fraud in the purchase of costly medical equipment, police said Saturday.
Dalai Lama greets people of Sikkim
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday greeted the people of Sikkim on the occasion of a five-day 'Tibet Festival' in Gangtok.
Dissidents insist on Yeddyurappa's removal
Karnataka Tourism Minister G. Janardhana Reddy, who leads the campaign for the removal of Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, Saturday said there was no change in his stand and rubbished reports of a compromise between the warring groups.
Haryana gets nine ministers
Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Saturday administered the oath of office to six cabinet ministers and three ministers of state here.
First batch of 270 pilgrims depart for Haj
The first batch of 270 pilgrims bound for Haj left for Jeddah by a Saudi Arabian airlines flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here Saturday.
Singing monk rehearsing chants for Dalai Lama's visit
Buddhist singing monk Ngawang Tashi Bapu, nominated for a Grammy award in 2006, is a busy man - rehearsing hymns to welcome Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Jan Shatabdi runs over four in Ghaziabad
Four railway workers working on tracks were killed after being run over by the Dehradun-Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express in Ghaziabad Saturday, an official said.
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Govt should not thrust Indo-US nuclear deal on anyone
Decade long revised MOU signed in Rail Bhawan
Britain for cooperation with India in civil nuclear: envoy
Social awareness, education key to justice for women
Police detain 9 in connection with UP serial blasts
Social justice is continuous process
Nasreen finally shifted to Delhi
Nationwide alert following UP blasts
Govt to launch Skill Development Mission
Rehabilitation Commission to be set up
Sikh groups to file plea against Bachchan
India not prepared for natural calamities
India observes communal harmony week
Centre permits linking Sikh shrines
CPM condemns the serial Blast in UP
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Karan Singh honoured by New York varsity
29 new dengue cases take Delhi's total to 527
Amend Right to Education Act: NGO
49 percent turnout in 'peaceful' Uttar Pradesh by-poll
Three swine flu deaths take India's toll to 484
Food prices to decline after winter crop: Sharad Pawar
About 55 pc voting in Ferozabad; 50pc in 11 Assy seats in Uttar Pradesh bypolls
Capital's unprecedented haze due to increased pollution: CSE
Land of Monpas set for a rousing welcome to Dalai Lama
Heavy voting in Lok Sabha, assembly by-elections
Dalai Lama visit: No permission yet to foreign journalists
Ajit Singh threatens to lay siege to parliament over sugarcane pricing
India has one of the lowest teacher-student ratios: expert
75 percent Indian engineering students unemployable: Report
Sonia Gandhi sets up coordination committee for Haryana
IGI Airport all set to work efficiently in upcoming fog season
Chidambaram, Swami Ramdev should apologise: Vinay Katiyar
Decks cleared for appointment of four SC judges
CSIR asks sacked Indian American scientist to vacate house
Balooch leaders rubbish Islamabad's blame of India fomenting terror
BJP Karnataka crisis: No headway in sight yet
Yeddyurappa breaks down before cameras
Dissidents insist on Yeddyurappa's removal
Dalai Lama to reach Delhi Saturday
Indian, Tibetan flags flutter ahead of Dalai Lama visit
Dalai Lama greets people of Sikkim
Impasse ends, Maharashtra, Haryana cabinets to be sworn on Saturday
Three swine flu deaths take India's toll to 489
Antony calls for more thrust on research and development
Left parties to oppose government's decision to disinvest 10 percent shares in PSUs
Campaigning ends for Assembly by-elections in seven states
India, Pakistan should avoid conflict situation: US
India, EU to resolve generic drugs expots tangle
Antony stresses on self-reliance in defence sector
Media not focussing on farm breakthroughs, says Swaminathan
Chidambaram urges states focus on combustion research
489 dengue cases recorded in Delhi
Now Indo-US bilateral agenda on women's issues
Advocate's response sought on contempt of court plea
Yet another apex court judge quits hearing a business case
'Vande Mataram' should be respected by all Indians: Congress
Now ticket examiners, railway force can act against smokers
No change in foreign equity norms in retail, aviation: Minister
All terrorist camps are intact, India tells Pakistan
India developing own influenza vaccine for first time: Azad
India, EU ink n-pact, hope to clinch trade pact by 2010
Dalai Lama an honoured guest, but no politics: Antony
All terrorist camps in Pakistan still intact, says Antony
Taj corridor scam: Apex court denies urgent hearing to Mayawati
India-EU free trade agreement by 2010, expects Manmohan Singh
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Yeddyurappa sheds tears over his plight
Yeddyurappa sheds tears over his plight (Source: The Pioneer)
HC comes to rescue of TN CBSE students
HC comes to rescue of TN CBSE students (Source: Chennai Online)
US muslims fear blacklash from US army
US muslims fear blacklash from US army (Source: Indiainfo.com)
A survey tat will tell you if you're diabetic
A survey tat will tell you if you're diabetic (Source: Indiainfo.com)
Yeddyurappa shunts out his controversial Principal Secretary
Yeddyurappa shunts out his controversial Principal Secretary (Source: The Hindu)
Lebanon's opposition agrees to join Hariri govt
Lebanon's opposition agrees to join Hariri govt (Source: Yahoo! India)
Forty leaders plan to attend climate talks - U.N.
Forty leaders plan to attend climate talks - U.N. (Source: Yahoo! - Reuters India Top Stories)
Wars pierce heart of US army
Wars pierce heart of US army (Source: The Telegraph)
Orlando office building locked down after shooting
Orlando office building locked down after shooting (Source: DNA)
Jan Shatabdi runs over four in Ghaziabad
Jan Shatabdi runs over four in Ghaziabad (Source: Deccan Herald)
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Yeddyurappa cries on TV, blames Reddys for turmoil
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa blamed the dissidents for shifting focus from relief work to politics.
Maha gets new govt, 2 weeks after Assembly poll results
Ashok Chavan was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister at the head of 26-member Congress-NCP ministry on Saturday evening, two weeks after the Assembly elections results were declared.
Advani to quit after new party president takes over: RSS
RSS has said the senior BJP leader LK Advani would step down only after overseeing the taking over of a new party president early next year.
Appointed by Lalu, sacked by Mamata
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered removal of chairmen of all Railway Recruitment Boards across the country.
Tawang ready to welcome Dalai Lama
Picturesque Tawang is all set to welcome the Dalai Lama on his sixth visit to Arunachal Pradesh starting from Saturday.
Voting ends in R'sthan by-polls, 50% polling recorded
Over fifty per cent voting was registered as bypolls to Salumber and Todabheem Assembly constituencies in Rajasthan ended on a peaceful note.
College closures leave Indian students high-and-dry in Oz
Hundreds of Indian students studying in Australia have been left in the lurch, with the sudden collapse of the Global Campus Management Group in Sydney.
Thick smog in NCR leads to mishaps; 5 dead, 7 hurt
Thick smog and the resultant low visibility in the NCR region led to two accidents in which five persons were killed and seven others injured.
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Maha gets new govt, 2 weeks after Assembly poll results
Ashok Chavan was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister at the head of 26-member Congress-NCP ministry on Saturday evening, two weeks after the Assembly elections results were declared.
Rosaiah meets Sonia, says no fixed tenure for CMs
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah, who met Sonia Gandhi on his Delhi visit on Saturday, said a meeting of Congress Legislature Party would be held before year-end.
Yeddyurappa cries on TV, blames Reddys for turmoil
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa blamed the dissidents for shifting focus from relief work to politics.
Advani to quit after new party president takes over: RSS
RSS has said the senior BJP leader LK Advani would step down only after overseeing the taking over of a new party president early next year.
Appointed by Lalu, sacked by Mamata
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered removal of chairmen of all Railway Recruitment Boards across the country.
Tawang ready to welcome Dalai Lama
Picturesque Tawang is all set to welcome the Dalai Lama on his sixth visit to Arunachal Pradesh starting from Saturday.
College closures leave Indian students high-and-dry in Oz
Hundreds of Indian students studying in Australia have been left in the lurch, with the sudden collapse of the Global Campus Management Group in Sydney.
Thick smog in NCR leads to mishaps; 5 dead, 7 hurt
Thick smog and the resultant low visibility in the NCR region led to two accidents in which five persons were killed and seven others injured.
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Finally, Maharashtra gets a new government
Ashok Chavan was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister at the head of 26-member Congress-Nationalist Congress Party ministry in Mumbai on Saturday evening, two weeks after the assembly elections results were declared.
Tawang spruces up to receive Dalai Lama on Sunday
A grand public reception awaits Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in the bordering hill town of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, which is located at 10,000 feet from the mean sea level, with the entire town as well the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery wearing a festive look.
Jadeja will learn from his mistakes, says Dhoni
Ravindra Jadeja's ill-timed run out in back-to-back One-dayers against Australia notwithstanding, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday, backed the promising all-rounder saying he would learn from his mistakes.
World's largest gold reserves: Top 11
A look at who own the most amount of gold in the world.
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