Is MS Dhoni the Right Man to Lead Team India
Admittedly, there are issues beyond the captain. India's bowling is a rag-tag combination at best; a nightmare in mediocrity at worst.
Multinational Crackdown on Computer Con Artists
The Federal Trade Commission announced a multinational push against schemes that deceive owners into allowing access to their PCs.
Daily Life in the Most Dangerous Place in the World
Pakistan's tribal region of Waziristan, constantly scoured and regularly bombarded by US military drones, has been called the most dangerous place on earth. The relentless assault exacts a huge psychological toll on the people who live there.
Pataudi Palace Being Readied for Saif-Kareena Wedding on 16 Oct?
Filmstar Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral palace in Pataudi near here, being run as a hotel, has put bookings on hold for renovation, ahead of the actor’s wedding to actress Kareena Kapoor 16 October.
Dates Announced for India State Polls
Key elections in the states of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will take place over November and December, the Election Commission has announced.
Four Generations of Family Served the Blind in Two Continents
Swapna Shah, who died here aged 66, was the fourth generation of a family that provided educational services to the blind in the US and India for over a 100 years.
Indians Founded Most High-tech Startups in US
High-tech startups founded by immigrants from India have grown phenomenally in US amidst a decline in immigrant entrepreneurs considered a critical source of fuel for the US economy.
India Landless Begin Long March to Delhi
Tens of thousands of landless poor have begun a march to the Indian capital, Delhi, demanding their right to land.
The Road to the Schoolhouse Proves Perilous for India’s Young
India leads the world in total traffic fatalities, and children on their way to and from school make up a surprising number of them.
Gourmet Goes Public
Foodie networks in metros are managing to wangle great valuefor-money dining experience at some of India's best restaurants.
India's Rich Grab Australian Assets, New Visas May Help
Jindal family has bought 2 minor stakes, worth A$26 million in Australian iron ore and coal mines. Gautam Adani bought a coal mine in Queensland last year.
Agar-wal Mart
Is the corner shop cornered? Unlikely, say experts. Not only is the retail pie getting bigger, local stores have already braved competition from Indian chains.
The New Indian Parent: Laadla Beta Always Comes First
While Americans worry about their children being too spoiled, we Indians can think of no greater life achievement than to raise a laadla beta. Modern-day Indian parenting is a peculiar combination of high and low expectations. Saat khoon maaf as long as Bunty comes first class first.
Who is to Stop Pilgrims Running Amok in the Forests
Millions of pilgrims enter India’s protected forests, including many high security national parks and tiger reserves, to visit temples. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, the crowd swells to thousands. Mega annual events attract lakhs of devotees.
Miracle Pill to Combat Aging Comes Closer to Reality
Scientists have stepped closer to developing an 'anti-aging' pill after discovering for the first time how to make muscles regain power and strength.
Can Crowdfunding Save Indie in India?
Though in its nascent stages, crowdfunding might just be the answer to the woes of independent creative projects in India.
Anti-Islam Film and FDI? Kolkata Spots the Foreign Hand
The foreign hand is alive and well. It’s behind the anti-Islam film and it’s behind FDI. Or so feel the 25,000 protesters who gathered outside the American Center in Kolkata.
Osel Hita Torres - The Reluctant Lama
A Spanish toddler identified as the reincarnation of a revered Buddhist lama spent his entire childhood in an Indian monastery. But at the age of 18 he returned to his family in Spain. Still hailed as a teacher, he is more comfortable on the beaches of Ibiza.
Familiar Ad Trope: Pairing White Men and Asian American Women
It might be the most common depiction of mixed-race couples in movies, TV shows and ads.
Emirates Wants Mallya to be What he is Not: Realistic
Emirates, reportedly which has sent “early signals” of interest in buying a stake in the barely alive airline, has asked Mallya to give a realistic survival plan.
What was the Real Reason Behind India's Reforms?
There has been a lot of speculation about why India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pushed through controversial economic reforms recently and risked his government's survival.
Starbucks to Open First Store in India by October End
Starbucks and partners Tata will open their first store in India by the end of October in south Mumbai.
Is Rushdie the Voice of a Billion?
The link between Salman Rushdie and India is spectral, but the Western literary world has designated him the spokesman for the Subcontinent.
Yes, I'm A Baptised Sikh Woman With Facial Hair
The aspiring neurosurgeon discovered the picture - which shows her standing in a queue - and, instead of flying into a rage at the person behind the cheap dig, she posted a comment explaining why she didn't remove her hair.
UK Church Bans Yoga Classes, Calls it Hindu Religious Activity
A church in Britain has banned yoga classes from its premises as the ancient Indian system of physical exercise was "not compatible" with the Catholic faith, according to a media report on Wednesday.
Mohd Rafi's Son Wants Apology from Lata Mangeshkar in 10 Days
An old feud has been resurrected in Bollywood, and it's not between two actors but between two playback singers, one of whom died in 1980. Songstress Lata Mangeshkar, two days shy of her 83rd birthday, has created a controversy of sorts by alleging that it was she who refused to sing with Mohammed Rafi, not the other way round.
In Old Delhi, the Ancient Art of Kabootarbaazi (Pigeon Rearing) Lives On
Once used by Mughal rulers to communicate, pigeons are now raised for competition.
Warning Android Security Flaw Can Wipe All Data
A serious security flaw in some Samsung Android smartphones could allow hackers to access to phone data just by sending an SMS or getting a user to visit a URL
Britishisms and the Britishisation of American English
There is little that irks British defenders of the English language more than Americanisms, which they see creeping insidiously into newspaper columns and everyday conversation. But bit by bit British English is invading America too.
India Supreme Court Warning over Minority Arrests
India's Supreme Court has said no person should be described as a terrorist and arrested simply "because he belongs to a minority community".
Return of India's Prodigal Daughters
What of the prodigal daughters? Why must I hum and dawdle when my mother urges me to come home? Why does the promise of better jobs and being closer to my family not have me packing my bags now?
Why is Hindi Not at the United Nations?
Ahead of the ninth World Hindi Convention in Johannesburg, South Africa (Sep 22-24), it defies logic why Hindi, a language spoken by over half a billion people, or every 10th person on the planet, should feel threatened and require state protection to breath normally.
A Peek into an Ancient Past - Through Ghost Walls
They were walls that existed hundreds of years ago - of buildings to house royalty and even deities. Today they are reduced to "ghost walls". In Lathiya, Uttar Pradesh, the existence of a bustling temple complex has been traced by archaeologists just by unearthing these invisible walls.
Spiritual Guru Wanted in US May Have Fled to India
US Marshals, still looking for him, suspect that Prakashanand Saraswati, known to his devotees as Swamiji, may have fled America in connivance with his close associates.
FBI Joins Search for Missing Indian-American Student
The FBI has joined a search for an Indian-American Northwestern University student reported missing since last week, according to the University police which is investigating the case.
100 mn People Will Die by 2030 if World Fails to Act on Climate
More than 100 million people will die and global economic growth will be cut by 3.2% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 if the world fails to tackle climate change.
The City with 180km Traffic Jams
Next time you complain about being stuck in traffic, spare a thought for the drivers in Brazil's biggest city, which has some of the worst congestion problems in the world.
Indian Women New Motorbike Buyers
The world's motorcycle manufacturers have enjoyed good sales in India for years, but a new market is emerging as more women take to riding the roads on two wheels.
Three reasons Why Barfi is an Oscar Dud
Barfi! is blessed with great production values, strong performances, and a heartwarming story. None of this, however, will improve its Oscar prospects
Alzheimer’s One of the Biggest Health Threats in India
With an increasing elderly population falling prey to it, Alzheimer’s disease, a kind of dementia, stands as one of the biggest health threats in India, say doctors.
Bewitching Allure of Home
Returning NRIs are quickly realizing that the nostalgia of the past seldom withstands the harsh realities of an extended stay.
Why the BJP Needs a Plan B Beyond Narendra Modi
For 2014, the BJP needs to get its political branding right and develop a “mukhauta” who can reach out to allies. It must have a Plan B to Narendra Modi
Why the Supermarket Threat is India's Biggest Bluff
The government plans to allow international supermarkets greater access to India
6000 Indian Visa Stickers Stolen in London
With 6,000 Indian visa stickers stolen in the UK, the Ministry of External Affairs has taken a series of steps, including blocking of the stickers, to counter the security breach and to ensure there is no misuse.
India Doctors in Uterus Removal Scandal
A number of private hospitals and nursing homes in India's Bihar state are facing allegations of wrongfully removing the wombs of hundreds of women so they could claim government insurance money. The BBC Hindi's Manikant Thakur meets some of the victims.
North America Kargil War Secret: IAF Used Jugaad
The Indian Air Force's best kept secret is out: Its stellar role in the Kargil victory 13 years ago had as much to do with its pilots and planes as that great Indian trick, jugaad.
72% of Indian Urbanites Heart-unhealthy
Dr N O Bansal , who heads the cardiology department of JJ Hospital in Byculla, said Indians have to modify their diet and lifestyle to ensure that their hearts stayed healthy . "We have to stop adopting western diets that are high on fat and sodium ," he said.
Snap Polls on the Horizon, the Big Game Begins
While some political parties have already started playing their cards, the first one being Mamata’s Trinamool Congress, others are keeping them close to their chest waiting for an opportune time to make their stand clear.
Wal-Mart Expects First Indian Store Within 18 Months
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is looking to open its first retail outlets in India within 12 to 18 months, Scott Price, president and CEO for Asia, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
America’s Richest Include Indians That Make Top Dollar
Five Indian-Americans figure in the Forbes magazine's annual list of the richest people in America with Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates retaining his top spot with $66 billion, up $7 billion from 2011.
Indian Cuisine is Next Main Food Fashion
As global cuisines touch base with their roots to appreciate locally-grown raw materials, a group of Michelin chefs from Britain and Australia say it is a good time for Indian chefs as Indian cuisine is on the brink of being the next main food fashion and should make use of its strong and diverse heritage.
US Embassy in India Shuts Due to Risk of Protests
The United States embassy in New Delhi was shut on Friday and employees were asked to stay on the compound due to the risk of protests over an anti-Islam film, embassy sources said.
Trinamool Ministers Quit, UPA Govt in Minority
Trinamool Congress ministers met PM Manmohan Singh today at his residence and submitted their resignations to him.
Why Users are Hating Apple Maps in iOS 6
While in theory it will be possible for Apple to update Maps with a software fix, the problems appear to be "pretty profound and pretty fundamental," said Marcus Thielking, co-founder of Skobbler, maker of the popular GPS Navigation 2 app, built using the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap platform.
Writing in English: RK Narayan’s Unconscionable Sin
Leading lights of the Mysore literati oppose the Karnataka government’s move to preserve the author’s Yadavgiri home as a heritage site. Narayan’s crime: He wasn’t Kannadiga and did not write in Kannada.
Getting High in Delhi: Terrace Culture Takes Off
Delhi is not a high-rise city. But just three floors off the ground you can find a rooftop culture that’s growing by leaps and bounds. And we have the smoking ban to thank partly for that.
A Resort Developer’s Himalayan Quest
The story of an American’s dream to build a luxury Himalayan ski resort shows the particular difficulties faced by foreign companies who want to do business in India.
Silicosis-affected Workers Die Silent Death in Delhi
This village, which is surrounded by some of the affluent south Delhi neighbourhoods, was once home to mining and quarrying fields where thousands of workers were employed. The workers toiled day and night to meet the demand to create the modern Delhi that it is now.
Reebok India's Ex-MD, COO Among Five Arrested for Fraud
Reebok India's sacked MD Subhinder Singh and former COO Vishnu Bhagat were on Wednesday arrested along with three others for their alleged involvement in a Rs 870-crore fraud in the company.
Rise in Complaints Against Indian Doctors in UK
There has been a record rise in complaints by patients against doctors during 2011, including a rise of nearly 19 per cent in complaints against Indian doctors working in the National Health Service, according to Britain's medical regulator.
Five Indian Americans among Forbes 400 Richest
Five Indian-Americans figure in the Forbes magazine's annual list of the richest people in America with Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates retaining his top spot with $66 billion, up $7 billion from 2011.
Obese Elephants in Tamil Nadu Given Slimming Help
Authorities in India are being presented with a massive task - managing the weight of obese elephants kept in temples.
India Strike Over Retail Reforms
Opposition parties and trade unions in India are joining in a day-long strike over the government's plan to open the retail sector to global supermarket chains and other reforms.
US Food Giant General Mills Seeks Acquisitions in India
Minneapolis-based food company, General Mills, is actively seeking acquisitions in India to bolster sales in emerging markets to make up for sluggish US retail sales.
Bangalore Luxury Homes More Attractive than Mumbai, Delhi
From completely automated ‘smart’ homes to private pools and from extravagant landscaping to golf courses in the backyard, the differentiators are varied and unique.
Skepticism and Caution Greet India’s New Policy on Retailers
Indian policy makers are hopeful that policy changes designed to welcome Wal-Mart will inspire an economic boom for the country, but some economists are doubtful.
Not a God of Small Things
Celebrating Ganesha festival has grown beyond the simplicity of our homes that we once associated with the festival.
A Leader’s Threat on Economic Measures Imperils India’s Governing Coalition
Mamata Banerjee, the mercurial leader of West Bengal and a crucial ally of India’s governing coalition, angrily announced that she was withdrawing her support for the coalition.
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