April 2012

Marooned at Toronto Airport over $30 Dues

George, who is at Pearson Airport since April 29, says he has not eaten anything and is still hopeful that the airline will revert back to him.

Sonia’s RS Nominations Exposed: A Shocking Conspiracy

Lost in the breathless hoopla and barrage of cricketing metaphors is a darker truth: these men and women are but hapless pawns in Madamji‘s Grand Plan for Everything. Like God – or Voldemort – Sonia Gandhi moves in mysterious ways.

HSBC Axes Employees from India Offices

Over the last two days, HSBC India has undertaken a massive layoff exercise showing the door to employees ranging from assistant manager to vice presidents.

Rajat Gupta Trial may Hinge on Friend Ravi Trehan’s Testimony

Sage biblical advice impresses on people to choose their friends wisely as they determine the way they go. Former McKinsey & Co. chief Rajat Gupta teamed up with two longtime friends seven years ago to launch investment fund, Voyager Capital Partners. One friend got him into hot soup. The other now could help him get out of it

Zohra Sehgal, who turns 100 Friday, in a still from 2007 film "Cheeni Kum".

Zohra Sehgal: Indian Entertainment's Laadli Turns 100

Her zest for life, wit and charm, which have continued to inspire generations, remain unmatched, say entertainment industry veterans.

Too Many Cookstoves Spoil the NGO?

Whether its cookstoves or laptops, we think our job is done as soon as the resources have been dumped on the needy.

B for Bomb, Ch for Chaku in UP School Books

The books are being used under the state-run Uttar Pradesh board and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), leaving parents fretting and education authorities scurrying for cover.

India Inc Powered US Eco in Recession

The relationship between the United States and India will be a critical one for the future of both of our economies, said Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the latest Senator to join the 40-member Senate India Caucus.

India’s Growing Fight Club

Vijender Singh’s achievements four years ago have inspired a bunch of fearless young boxers who have now qualified for the 2012 Olympics

A Watershed for Indian Journalism

The Bofors scandal was the first time in India that corruption became an intensely public political issue

Made-in-India Google Drive Set to Roam Worldwide Web

The launch is special for India, as Google’s engineering teams in Bangalore and Hyderabad conceptualised and built the centralised management tools, security features, ability to search within a document and billing systems for Google Drive.

10 US Cities with Highest-paying IT Jobs

A recent study done by US-based recruitment company CyberCoders tries to answer which are the cities in the US of A that offer highest paying IT jobs.

IITian Nasa Scientist Cons Divorcees

The accused would scout matrimonial websites for his targets and would then send them marriage proposals. He used to warn his potential victims to contact him only if they were seriously thinking about marriage.

No Change in Visa Policy Towards Indian Students

The US has said that there is no change in its policy towards issuing visas to Indian students.

How Britain’s Immigration Policy is Killing Curry

Thanks to the British government’s immigration policy of capping the number of foreigners migrating to Britain and the new minimum-wage rules for non-European residents, Indian restaurant owners are being forced to hire unskilled workers from the UK or European Union rather than bring in trained chefs from the sub-continent.

S.&P. Gives Negative Outlook for India

Although S.&P. did not downgrade India’s debt rating, the revision in the outlook, from stable to negative, signaled that there was now at least a one-in-three chance of a downgrade sometime in the next 24 months, S.&P. said.

Foreign Shores Attract Desi Party Boys

Traditional pre-wedding sangeet and mehndi celebrations notwithstanding, young Indian bridegrooms, inspired by movies like "Hangover" and "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", are heading to international destinations with their gang of boys for that last fling.

Did Rajiv Stall Bofors Probe. An Ex-CBI Chief Opens up

The CBI had stopped the investigations in the case against Quattrocchi in March 2011 stating that it had no evidence against him.

10 mn Indians Wish to Move to US

Despite large numbers of people in China, Nigeria, and India who want to migrate permanently to the US, these countries are not necessarily the places where the US is the most desired destination.

28-year-old Indian Engineer found Dead in Dallas

The police said his body was in an unbearable condition giving rise to suspicion that he may have died about 10 days ago.

Talk Therapy for India's Depressed

The man, who uses the pseudonym Zaki Shah, is from the hush-hush world of 'talk therapy' where people feeling depressed or suicidal find refuge in the voices of counsellors sitting far away and working at odd hours.

The Great Gurgaon Experiment: Has it Failed

Is a city that pioneered the concept of exclusive gated communities now facing a social crisis triggered by precisely its most attractive selling point?

Reshuffle in the Air as Congress Ministers Offer to Quit

Amid speculation of a rejig in both the party and the United Progressive Alliance government in order to gear up for the 2014 political battle, five Congress ministers have reportedly offered to quit to strengthen the party.

Uttar Pradesh Records 42 Staged Shoouts

A total of 194 fake encounter cases were registered in 2011-12 involving police, defence and central armed police forces.

An Entire Village for Dwarves in Assam

Dapon is the only all-dwarves theatre group in India, he claimed, while adding that Amar Gaon will be the first such project for dwarves in the entire country

IIT Bombay to Enter New York in Six-member Consortium

The centre will offer a master's programme, an executive programme and interdisciplinary PhD programme

Now, Girls to get Lessons on Pros and Cons of marrying a NRI

The risks that girls run of marrying a NRI without vetting his proposal thoroughly includes sexual exploitation, bonded labour, brutal beatings and even violent death.

Bellwether Status should Shift from Infy to TCS

TCS has managed to impress with a fine set of numbers and a positive outlook for FY13

Sony to Hire 500 People in India in 2012—13

In contrast to its loss making Japanese parent, Sony India today said it is registering “healthy profit” and even plans to increase its headcount by 500 people in the current financial year.

Bofors Deep Throat Reveals all: How Rajiv Protected Quattrocchi

On its 25th anniversary, the Swedish Deep Throat has revealed himself to the Indian media blog, The Hoot.org, in an explosive interview with none other than Subramaniam-Duella.

TCS to Hire 50,000 in FY13

Software major Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) today said it is planning to hire 50,000 people in FY 13.

Norway Custody Row Ends; Children Arrive in India with Uncle

The Norway chapter of the custody row now seems closed. But the family will perhaps need some time before they can adapt to new equations

EU Seeks India Help to Secure African Coastline

The European Union has sought India's help to build the maritime capacities of coastal countries in the Horn of Africa to strengthen their ability to fight piracy in the world's most dangerous waters for commercial shipping.

Band Baaja Baarat on Delhi Streets Tuesday

An estimated 30,000 marriages are planned in the city as the entire day is considered highly auspicious for marriages.

Huge Ganesh idols being taken in procession through the streets of Mumbai.

Goodbye to Gigantic Ganesh Idols

Started by freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1894 with a small idol, the festival today has transformed into a major social festival and tourist attraction centred around the community worship of Ganesh

Fauja Singh Calls it a Day-only for Full Marathons

Having become the world's oldest half marathon runner at 99 years of age in May 2010 when he ran the Inter-Faith Marathon in Luxembourg, Fauja, whose name means a soldier, is a one-man army who wants to keep running till he drops.

Facebook Draining your Time and Wallet

Cutting back on checking up on Facebook ‘friends’ could not only save your time, but it could also save your money.

In the Loop

In 2007, Yokibu.com was born. An online network of parents, Yokibu helps them communicate with one another and with the school. It is a platform for discussion where parents share notes about children’s health, education and behaviour, post articles, book reviews, participate in quizzes and also get expert advice

Doctors Going to U.S. for Studies will have to Sign Bond for Return

If a student does not come back from the US, he won’t be allowed to practice there.

Has the Time Come to Elevate Ambedkar over Gandhi?

As the man who emancipated the untouchables and other depressed classes and freed them from a 2,000-year-old curse, it is debatable whether Ambedkar’s stature in India stands taller than that of Mahatma Gandhi’s.

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