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The official kilogram - a cylinder-shaped hunk of metal - that defines the fundamental unit of mass, has itself gained weight, scientists say
Delhi Gangrape Victim as Guilty as Rapists: Asaram Bapu
Self-proclaimed godman Asaram Bapu has joined the long list of personalities who have put their foot in their mouth after making observations about the Delhi gangrape case
IIT Girls Say No to Delhi Companies
Following the Delhi gang rape case, girls at IITs across the country are refusing plum offers from companies in the capital this placement season.
Turmoil in Indian Court as Accused of Rape Appear
Members of the bar association in Saket district, where the case is being heard, have vowed not to represent the accused.
Why Joseph Stiglitz is Wrong on Many Counts
Joseph Stiglitz, former World Bank economist, economics Nobel prize winner, and a sharp critic of Wall Street, made some unusually strong points.A lot of it does not make eminent sense in the Indian context.
Anglo-Indians: Is Their Culture Dying Out
A product of the British Empire, with a mixture of Western and Indian names, customs and complexions, their communities in both the UK and the subcontinent are disappearing.
Ami Bera, Tulsi Gabbard Create History in US Congress
Ami Bera, an Indian-American physician from California and Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu ever elected to the US House of Representatives, created history as they were sworn in as members of the 113th Congress.
Switzerland Best Place to be Born, India 66th
Switzerland is the best place to be born in 2013, according to a list of nations with the best quality of life.
What Next After Outcry Over Delhi Rape
After the outcry over the brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman in the Indian capital Delhi, Indian commentators give us their opinions on what might follow in the effort to combat rape and violence against women in India.
India Set to Launch Mars Mission in November
Space scientists will send a mission to Mars that, if successful, will propel India into the elite club of four—the US, Russia, Europe and Japan.
Google's New Data Centres Good News for India
Now fresh reports suggest that Google's new data centres that are likely to become operational this year, are set to increase speeds of Google's services for many areas.
The Best Quotes From 2012
a collection of some howlers, some quotes to learn from and some that are downright ridiculous.
Passengers on India's Cancer Train Share Stories of Pain and Hope
The patients travel from the fertile farming areas of the northern state of Punjab, a region that reports an alarmingly high use of pesticides.
Supreme Court Rules Against Narendra Modi
The Supreme Court today rejected Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi's contention that the Lokayukta or ombudsman of his state was inappropriately selected and must therefore be removed.
History's Weirdest Fad Diets
As early as the Greeks and Romans people have been dieting. But while it was largely about health and fitness back then, it's the Victorians who really kick started the fad diet.
Over 27,000 Bar-headed Geese Holidaying in Himachal
Over 27,000 bar-headed geese, the world's highest-altitude migrant bird species, are "holidaying" in Himachal Pradesh's Pong Dam wetlands
Asian-Americans Outraged Over Racist Google App
Asian-American groups in the US are demanding from Google to remove an application (app) from its Google Play store called "Make Me Asian"
Indian Scientist Missing in US
A woman in Andhra Pradesh has written to the ministry of external affairs for help in tracing her scientist son in the US who has not contacted her for nine years.
Singapore Arrests Indian Boy over Facebook Bomb Threat
The unnamed boy vowed to take "a big big revenge", "spit everywhere" and "plant bombs on Marina Bay Sands".
Are Women Safer in India or the U.S.?
Document from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime shows 1.8 incidents of reported rape in India per 100,000 people in 2010 compared to 27.3 in the U.S.
Ravi Shankar, Open Mind
He was a popularizer but never a compromiser; though his work was often controversial among his more traditional peers, he always distinguished between his collaborative experiments and the purity of his classical performances.
The Rise of India’s Neo Middle Class
Narendra Modi’s victory is yet another confirmation of the growing importance of the middle class in Indian politics
Indians Top List of Doctors Suspended in UK
The paper said that India had the “highest number of doctors who have been suspended or struck off the register” followed by Nigeria and Egypt.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Nixed
The end of 2012 this year will be marked more quietly than usual in India’s capital, which is still reeling from the rape and death of a 23-year-old woman.
India Asks IKEA for More Details of Stores Plan
The IKEA Group's 1.5 billion euro ($2 billion) proposal to open stores in India -- one of its largest untapped markets -- hit a bump.
An Idea Promised the Sky, but India Is Still Waiting
Although India pioneered the information technology outsourcing business, and still does much of the computing work for many big companies, only a small portion of the population has access to computers or the Internet.
Home - Start the Revolution
The horrific crime touched a raw nerve with millions of young Indian women who are frequently groped, taunted and harassed.
Chasing the Indian-American Dream
Even an average Indian family entrenched in the American soil is dubbed as a success story, economically speaking.
Chandipur Beach, Where the Sea Disappears
The hide-and-seek of the sea comes to play twice a day and seeing the sea disappear and then return is an unforgettable experience.
Apple CEO Tim Cook's Pay Package Drops 99%
Tim Cook has finally made it to the top at Apple Inc, but in his first full year as CEO his pay package shrank about 99%.
Painted Women Comment Gets Abhijit Mukherjee Trending on Twitter
President Pranab Mukherjee‘s son and MP Abhijit Mukherjee’s controversial statement drew him considerable flak on social media.
India Is Finally Making Its Big Comeback
After several years of disappointing performance, the authorities are shifting to policies aimed at boosting the annual growth rate closer to the roughly 9% level that India achieved from 2004 to 2008.
A Plea From the Admissions Office to Go for the Dangerous Essay
Writing about service or determination reflects important qualities, but no one in our applicant pools writes about how quickly they quit or how much they hate helping society. If you write the “safe” essay, how will you stand apart?
Ikea’s Meatballs May be on its Indian Menu After All
Govt may approve the retailer’s proposal to run cafeterias in its stores in India
Getting Angry Can Add 2 Years to Your Life
Hot-tempered Italians and Spanish live nearly two years longer than the 'stiff-upper lip' English
Why Congress Needs to Educate the President’s Son
We should thank President Pranab Kumar Mukherjee and the Congress for gifting us a politician like Abhijeet Mukherjee because he held a mirror up to us, the men of India, when it came to our values on women.
Indian American Lasik Pioneer Wins Top Inventor Award From Obama
Rangaswamy Srinivasan, who earned the moniker “Doc Srini” at IBM where he worked for thirty years, has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Cost of Heart Surgeries in India at World's Cheapest Rates
Over the years, India has proven its expertise in creating world-class products and services at low cost, gaining from economies of scale.
Indian TV: I Do Means to Honor and Obey the Mother-in-Law
Mothers-in-law are not a joke on Indian TV. They are the law.
Indian MBAs Are onTop of The World
IIM – Ahmedabad and IIM – Bangalore have the highest number of students with highest average GMAT score
Something is Rotten in the State of Delhi
For the second time in two years, India has witnessed an upsurge of spontaneous public protest.
Why a Deity Should Be on India’s Richest List
In Hindu law a deity is considered to be a living person which can hold property, therefore the property or the treasure belong only to the deity and there is no substitution of the deity with the state.
India PM Appeals for Delhi Calm After Rape Protests
Indian PM Manmohan Singh has appealed for calm in the capital, Delhi, following violent protests over the gang rape of a woman.
India Prepares for the Supermarket Revolution
Family groceries are still the norm in India, but the government plans to allow international supermarkets to operate in the country, and a shopping revolution seems inevitable.
India Thwarts US Company Bid to Patent Pomegranate
India has foiled an attempt made by a US company to claim a patent at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on the use of pomegranate for the treatment of ulcers.
Russia’s Only Hindu Temple Faces Threat of Demolition
year after Russia sought to ban the Bhagavad Gita, the Iskcon Krishna temple in Moscow is facing closure by the Russian government.
In Gold’s Own Country
With only 3 percent of India’s population, Kerala gobbles up 20 percent of the country’s gold every year,
Perils of Being a Woman in India
Some observers say anti-women acts in India stem from the country's largely patriarchal social setup.
Why the World Did Not End on Dec 21
Dec 21 has come and gone with the prophecy that the world would come to an end turning out to be all hot air and hype.
Sachin Tendulkar: Man Who Became God
Twenty-three years, one month, and eight days from his debut, the five-feet-five-inch cricketing genius has called time on a glittering one-day career.
Indian-Americans Emerge From the Shadows
Prominent in administration, well educated and well-heeled, with their population touching three million, Indian-Americans emerged from the shadows.
India Gate Turns Into Battle Zone
The heart of the Indian capital turned into a battle zone on Sunday as thousands massed to denounce the brutal gang rape of a young woman, with clashes between police and protesters leaving many injured.
Clashes Break Out in India
Thousands of protesters streamed into the heart of New Delhi on Saturday to demand justice and better policing in the wake of the brutal rape of a 23-year-old medical student.
Delhi’s Belly. West side story
An exhibition pieces together Shadi Khampur’s history, and its tryst with Partition, Emergency and the 1984 riots
Victoria Premier Condemns Sickening Racial Attack on Indians
He said his government has done more than any other government in the past to welcome members of the Indian community.
Gujarat Remains an Important State for Investment: US
United States said it would continue to engage with the Indian state across a broad range of issues including trade, investment, university linkages and people-to-people exchanges.
Visa? $20 Lets You Enter Bangladesh
Crossing the Indo-Bangladesh border has never been so hassle free for those without a passport or a visa.
WikiLeaks to Release More Documents
WikiLeaks planned to release over one million new secret documents that would affect every country in the world.
An Expressway Mirrors India’s Problems and Promise
The rush-hour commute can look like a gladiatorial contest in the stretch between New Delhi and Gurgaon, a booming suburb.
Cooking With the Chili That Blows Your Mind
If you love spicy food, then you just have to introduce your taste buds – at the fear of incineration – to the “raja mircha”.
The Fading Glory of Bihar’s Sonepur Cattle Mela
Traders say that the cattle fair has lost its rustic charm and that animal trading has been pushed to the background.
Resounding Victory Nudges Polarizing Figure Closer to a Larger Race
Narendra Modi inched closer on Thursday to becoming the leading political challenger to India’s dominant Gandhi family by winning a resounding re-election as chief minister.
Indian Jews from Lost Tribe Move to Israel
A group of 50 Jews said to descend from one of the 10 Lost Tribes prepared Thursday to immigrate to Israel from their village in northeastern India.
Ikea Urges Govt to Open its Doors Wider
It has asked the government to reconsider its half-hearted permission to set up Ikea stores in India.
Indian Tech Companies on a Hiring Spree in the US
India’s information technology companies are seeing robust growth on a year-end IT spending wave and are stepping up hiring in the US to beef up their workforce.
Savita-effect: Ireland to Legalise Abortion
Ireland today announced it will legalise abortions when the mother's life is at risk, weeks after the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar
Surgeons Make Thousands of Errors
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