India Begins Switch to Digital TV
India has begun the the process of turning off the analogue television signal, with three main cities moving to digital overnight.
Apple Shake-Up Could End Real-World Images
Whether they realize it or not, all of those who swipe a finger down from the top of the iPhone’s screen to check for notifications are bearing witness to a big sore point within Apple.
India and Britain Deepen Their Artistic Links
It has taken well over sixty years, but after a traumatic divorce that unraveled an empire, India and Britain now seem to be having some kind of cultural honeymoon.
India’s Forgotten Handicrafts
Instead of merely lamenting the decline of our craft tradition or expecting cheap products, we need to recognize that crafts need our patronage
Mustafa Centre: How India Dug its Feet into Singapore
Mustafa Centre, a humongous shopping mall, is a slice of India right at the heart of Singapore.
Modi the Comedian: Crude Isn’t Funny or Prime Ministerial
Humour is an invaluable weapon in the theatre of politics. The politician comes across as good-humoured and self-assured while reducing his rival to the lowly butt of a funny joke — that is sure to be repeated over and again.
Showdown Set on Bid to Give UN Control of Internet
When delegates gather in Dubai in December for an obscure UN agency meeting, fighting is expected to be intense over proposals to rewrite global telecom rules to effectively give the United Nations control over the Internet.
Apple's Scott Forstall and John Browett to Leave Firm
Apple has announced a major shake-up of its management, with two senior executives to leave the company.
How India Made Its Grand Prix Dream Come True
The Indian Grand Prix, running for the second year this weekend near New Delhi, was a Formula One race that once seemed unlikely to ever happen. But when it did, it wowed the world.
Havoc as Storm Comes Ashore
Hurricane Sandy battered the mid-Atlantic region on Monday, its powerful gusts and storm surges causing once-in-a-generation flooding in coastal communities, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving hundreds of thousands of people — including a large swath of Manhattan — in the rain-soaked dark.
Restaurant Sites Target Scale
“Indians are a lazy bunch,” laughs Goyal. “So we wanted to create something very close to their physical world. While menupages.com has menus in [a] standardized format, we scanned the actual menu cards and then put them up.”
Ashtami Farce: Why Worship Goddesses when we Disrespect Women
Worshipping our strong and independent goddesses seems doubly absurd in a nation where women and girls are routinely killed, raped and oppressed in the name of tradition.
Why Rajat Gupta’s Rwanda Proposal Should Affront the World’s Poor
It’s not surprising that the Rwanda plan was not something that the defendants of Gupta pulled out of their hat. Instead, it was a plan devised in consultation with the the country’s government.
Infosys, TCS Among World's 50 Most Innovative Firms: Forbes
Five Indian companies -- Larsen &Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, TCS and Sun Pharma -- have made to a list of the world's 50 most innovative firms, with the engineering giant L&T ranking among the top-ten.
Indian Man Loses Bid to Buy Woman's Virginity
A Japanese man fended off strong competition from an Indian to secure a date with a 20-year-old Brazilian student, who sold her virginity for a USD 780,000 after putting it up for on-line auction for "charity".
The Sooner, the Better
The Rajat Gupta case should show India how to bring white-collar offenders to book.
Preet Bharara vs Rajat Gupta: An Indian-American Saga
Two Indian-Americans at the center of one of the most riveting courtroom dramas involving corporate America and the US justice system offered contrasting statements and emotions after an epic battle that has decimated the illustrious career of one and could be the building block for the eventual calling of the other.
Punjab to Announce Package for NRIs
The Punjab government Tuesday decided to announce a comprehensive package for NRI Punjabis settled in various countries. This will be announced at a three-day NRI convention to be held here Jan 3-5 next year.
Jindal Accuses Zee Channels of Rs.100 Crore Blackmail
Jindal Steel chairman Naveen Jindal Thursday accused Zee News and Zee Business TV channels of demanding Rs.100 crore worth of advertisements in lieu of dropping negative stories about his firm, and said the company has lodged a formal police complaint.
India's Rainbow Colours Draw Foreign Artists
Foreign artists love the indigenous flavour of the residencies that allows them to explore the country, mingle freely with the local people, sample traditional life - and virtually live and paint the culture.
Indian Companies Are America-Bound
Indian firms are hiring U.S. staff to serve clients, which spent $27.7 billion on outsourcing in 2011.
Indian Institute of Science Makes it to Elite League
The 103-year-old Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the only Indian institution to figure in the Global Employability List 2012.
As Spotlight Turns to Gadkari, Political Questions Loom
Nitin Gadkari, the president of India’s main opposition party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, is the latest to Indian politician to face allegations of corruption.
In The Deepest Pickle
Grandma should have branded pickles as fat-burning, given them an exotic name, and charge you millions
More Indians Now Have Good Jobs as Against Two Years Ago
The percentage of Indians with good jobs is up from where it was two years ago but it provides little strong evidence that India's sluggish economy is firmly on the mend, according to a new survey.
Mukesh Ambani Richest Indian for Fifth Year with Wealth of $21bn: Forbes
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani retained his position as the richest Indian, according to Forbes India’s rich list.
Bali's Largest Ancient Hindu Temple Discovered
Construction workers in Bali have discovered what is thought to be the biggest ancient Hindu temple ever found on the Indonesian island, archaeologists said.
Comedian Jaspal Bhatti Dies in Road Accident
Popular comedian and film director Jaspal Bhatti, who touched a chord with the masses with his humorous take on problems plaguing the common man, died when his car rammed into a roadside tree in the wee hours on Thursday.
Messenger and Message Under One Cap
Arvind Kejriwal is a very serious man not given to mirth, and the cap he has been wearing is intended to be a brooding message to India’s politicians that the average citizen will not tolerate the corrupt rulers for much longer.
Former Goldman Sachs Board Member Jailed for Two Years
A former Goldman Sachs board member who was found guilty of four criminal counts of insider trading has sentenced to two years in jail.
The IT Dilemma: Jobs Galore, But no Talent to Hire
IT industry would see creation of 4.4 million jobs globally by 2015 to support big data, but only one-third of the jobs will be filled because there is not enough talent, according to IT research firm Gartner.
Pregnancy Caused by Rape is God's Wish: US Senate Candidate
US Senate candidate Richard Mourdock drew fire on late Tuesday after saying that pregnancies caused by rape were "something god intended to happen" while defending his opposition to abortion
Andhra Woman Shot Dead in US, Grandkid Abducted
A 61-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh was gunned down by unidentified assailants in King of Prussia area in Pennsylvania state in the United States when she resisted the kidnap of her 10-month-old granddaughter.
Dead Pianos
Many old pianos are now being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt. Why is this happening, and should we care?
India President Advised to Reject Qasab Mercy Plea
India's home ministry has recommended the president reject the clemency plea of Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, who is on death row for his role in the Mumbai attacks.
Does India Still Need Khap Panchayats?
Khap panchayats, which predate India’s constitution by centuries, have recently been under the microscope after a series of rapes in Haryana were followed by shocking statements from khap members that seemed to blame women for the crime.
Doing Business in India Has Got Easier
India has improved the regulatory environment for local entrepreneurs more than any other economy in South Asia since 2005, a new IFC and World Bank report has said.
Scientists Decode How Laziness Can Make You Ill
Inactivity can make you fall ill by increasing your blood glucose levels, putting you at a greater risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study.
British Thaw with Modi Shows Which Way the Wind is Blowing
For all the spin that Bevan puts on it, his meeting with Modi signals more starkly than words can say that the tide of international political opinion vis-a-vis Modi is beginning to turn.
Why India Never Figured in Obama-Romney Debate
Anyone from India who is so attuned to US foreign policy, and the place that India has in it, and who ventured to wake up early on Tuesday to tune in to the third US presidential debate would have been in for a huge disappointment.
Taj in Dubai? Agra Does Not Like It
The reported move to build a Taj Mahal in Dubai has not gone down well here with people who think it amounts to desecrating a renowned tourist draw and a spiritual monument.
The Man Who Sparked Bollywood’s Love of Foreign Locales
Mr. Chopra, who died Sunday, was a towering figure in Hindi cinema, credited with popularizing shooting in foreign locations, which has become a must for big-budget productions.
Now, Kerala is a Hot Topic of Study in Harvard University
Kerala may not feature much in the textbooks of students studying professional courses in the state but halfway across the world in Harvard, the state is a topic that regularly comes up for discussion.
Have Scientists Discovered a Diamond Bigger than Earth?
Discovered by a US-Franco research team, its radius is twice that of Earth's and its mass is eight times greater. It is also incredibly hot, with temperatures on its surface reaching 3,900 degrees Fahrenheit (2,148 Celsius).
Yash Chopra's Funeral Today, India Remembers the King of Romance
Veteran Hindi filmmaker Yash Chopra died of multi-organ failure on Sunday, a week after he was admitted to the Lilavati hospital with dengue. The funeral will take place today in Mumbai.
Paneer Naan-stop
You get far more varied vegetarian options in other countries, even those that love meat.
Teachers Told to Wear Apron to Avoid Stares in Kerala
Managements of several private schools in Kerala want women teachers to adopt a dress code to avoid prying eyes of male students. They have suggested teachers wear an apron or an overcoat "to cover themselves properly" in class
India to Run Out of Phone Numbers by Next Year
"There might be a serious problem if a new series of numbers are not brought in by the middle of next year.
Julia Gillard’s India Tumble Sparks Rethink on Killer Heels
Are lusted-after high-heeled shoes worth the risk of harm and potential embarrassment?
Now BSP Gets Sexist: No Mobile Phones for Girls
Difference of ideologies aside, one thing that all of India’s political parties seem to have in common is an extremely disturbing world view of women and how they ought to be regulated.
Gadkari Represents Everything That’s Wrong with BJP Today
Gadkari's manifest advancing of his business interests through his political connections is no less egregious than Vadra's. The BJP's embrace of his actions have compromised its ability to go on the offensive on Vadragate
Home Abroad
As candidate, Obama blasts outsourcing; as president, he emphasizes exports and cooperation. Amid US outsourcing fears, India’s IT firms thrive
Julia Gillard’s India Tumble Sparks Rethink on Killer Heels
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard wrapped up a successful three-day state visit to India, but her trip continues to make news for an unexpected reason.
Starbucks India Debut
The international coffee chain opened its first store in India today at Horniman Circle in Mumbai.
Indian Origin Teen in US Wins Honour for Solar Device
Fourteen-year-old Deepika Kurup of Indian origin won 'America's Young Scientist' title on Tuesday.
Killings Derail Effort at Grass-Roots Governance in India
The killings and resignations have been largely centered on a region of Kashmir that has long endured militancy, violence and an oppressive military presence. In all, more than 900 panchayat members have tendered their resignations, either by posting notices in newspapers or making an announcement in their mosques.
World Biggest School With 45,000 Pupils
The first day in class for any new pupil can be an overwhelming experience, so imagine arriving for lessons as one of 40,000 pupils on the roll-call of the world's biggest school.
Indian-American Congressional Candidate Poised to Make Upset
Indian-American Ricky Gill, a Republican candidate in California, is all poised to make an upset in the November 6 elections by defeating the three-time incumbent from the Democratic Party, a US newspaper has said.
Wal-Mart is Accused of Violating India's Investment Rules
Indian regulators have begun an informal inquiry into allegations that Wal-Mart Stores violated rules restricting foreign investment in the country's fast-growing retailing industry.
India BJP's Nitin Gadkari Denies Land Grab Charges
The chief of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has denied allegations of involvement in a massive corruption scandal.
Indian Woman Take on Powerful Jewish Religious Body
An Indian woman, owner of a restaurant here, has stood up against the dictates of the powerful Jewish rabbinate and decided to give up the kashrut certification for her restaurant after she was forced to buy vegetables in specific stores.
No Nikaah for Bollywood’s Safieena, as the Couple Ready for Grand Reception
The mughal-themed reception in Delhi is expected to draw in India’s top politicos, including President Pranab Mukherjee say sources
US Prosecutors Seek 8-10 Years Jail Term for Rajat Gupta
Federal prosecutors have sought 8-10 years in jail for Indian-American Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta for his “shocking” insider trading crimes even as he pleaded to be spared a prison term and offered to perform community service in Rwanda.
It's Hindi Abroad, English-Vinglish at Home
Foreigners are queuing up to learn Hindi and there was a global conference too to celebrate the language. Nonetheless, as English spreads inexorably through what is still called the Hindi heartland, even its votaries are writing the epitaph for a language spoken by nearly 200 million people in the world.
US Presidential Debate: Five Mitt Romneys, None Electable
Some experts are calling it a tie, while snap polls anoint President Obama as the winner. But the more accurate reading of the second presidential debate is to say simply: Mitt Romney lost
Cry, Ashok Khemka, and Drown India in Your Tears
This blessed country that has fallen into venal and corrupt leadership desperately needs to undergo a ritual purification exercise. Not even your tears may cleanse it of its corrupt impurities, but for now that’s all we have going for us: the honest tears of an upright man…
As More US Audit Work Moves to India, Concerns Arise
Auditing of US corporations’ financial books, a vital underpinning of investor confidence, increasingly relies on work carried out in India, where there is no clear system of oversight.
What Happened to Vikram Pandit?
In a surprise move, Citigroup announced on Tuesday that Vikram S. Pandit, the bank’s chief executive, had resigned, effective immediately.
Vikram Pandit Forced Out of Citigroup
Citigroup's India-born chief Vikram Pandit, who has made a sudden exit, was forced to leave the banking behemoth following differences with the board over strategy and overall business performance, media reports said.
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