Andheri HSG Society Imposes Fine Raj to Drive Bachelors Out
A society in Andheri has taken this discrimination to a whole new level. Not only has it banned flat owners from renting to bachelors, it has been fining those who do so.
India's Secrets Are in Guangdong
As Indian security experts began to track its origin they discovered, for the first time, that all the sensitive files stolen from the infected systems were being uploaded on a server in the Guangdong province of China.
Why Thriving Wildlife Trade Should Not Surprise Anyone
We are yet to build the capacity to adequately combat poaching; the administration is mostly in denial; and the powers that be have strong incentive to back wildlife trade.
Delhi Gang-rape Main Accused Ram Singh Found Hanging
Ram Singh, the main accused in the sensational Vasant Vihar gang rape of a young physiotherapy student in a running bus, was found hanging in his prison cell inside the high security Tihar Central Jail.
India’s Mysterious Love Affair With Gold
The sharp rise and fall of gold imports in the current year defies logic.
Women Employees Feel Shortchanged by India Inc
A feeling of lack of growth opportunities and fair compensation is leading to lower job satisfaction among women in India compared with their male counterparts.
Mahakumbh Ends With Record 120 Million Pilgrims Taking Dip in Two Months
The Kumbh Mela, celebrated every 12 years at the conjunction of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical river Saraswati on the outskirts of Allahabad, drew massive crowds of devotees, ascetics and foreign tourists.
Wrong Meat in Curries in Scotland is Widespread Practice
A leading bacteriologist has said he believes the practice of substituting lamb with cheap beef is widespread in Indian restaurants in Scotland.
India Putting Wharton Aside, Modi Asks Diaspora to Put India First
My definition of secularism is simple: ‘India First’
India Takes Lead in Kenya Market
Price-related factors, quality of goods and proximity of Indian ports on its West coast have been noted as among reasons the Asian tiger has become a top source market for Kenyan imports.
Major Drugs Haul in India's Punjab
Police in India's Punjab state say they have seized 26kg (57lbs) of heroin and arrested two men, including a Canada-based Indian, media reports say.
Was Ashraf’s Private Visit a Success or a Disaster for India
Ashraf’s private visit to India and the Indian response thereof may not be a game-changer for the fate of ruling parties of India and Pakistan in an election year but it will definitely set a template for India-Pakistan relations.
Bizarre Contest That Allows Winners to Travel to Space
As part of an incredibly bizarre contest, 22 lucky winners from around the world will get a chance to travel to outer space in 2014.
My Husband Will Manage my Career Now: Madhuri Dixit
Professionally, Dr Nene has not been happy with the kind of offers that have come his way. And he has realised that it makes better sense to help manage Brand Madhuri than work on a compromise.
Why Indian Carriers May be Gunning for AirAsia Venture
If history is any indication, India’s established low-cost carriers (LCCs) are sure to resist AirAsia’s attempts at starting a budget airline in India.
NGOs List Housewives as Sex Workers
NGOs used housewives and women from self-help groups to inflate statistics.
Indian Town Stigmatized as Terrorist Hub
After a bomb blast in Hyderabad left 16 dead last month, Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh is on the counter-terrorism radar again. But locals feel that their town is being unjustly targeted because of its Muslim population.
Indian-American Company Indicted for H-1B Visa Fraud
An Indian American company based in Texas has been indicted by federal authorities on charges of fraud in the H-1B visa category and using it to create a low-cost workforce in the US.
Return to Life From Death Possible
A new book has claimed that people can be resuscitated even after they have been considered clinically dead.
Rajasthan's Blue City is a Painter's Canvas
The silky sand dunes of the Thar Desert dotted with camels basking in the sun, towering forts and palaces glistening in red sandstone and the narrow lanes leading to shops that open into an alluring world of handicrafts are some of the welcoming sights here.
Think New York Is Costly? In New Delhi, Seedy Goes for 8 Figures
Real estate prices in New Delhi, especially for bungalows built during the British Raj, are among the world’s highest.
What if Women Ruled the World
Not so long ago, the idea that women might rule the world seemed slightly ridiculous, more science fiction than a topic for serious discussion.
India’s Music Scene: Why Nostalgia no Longer Sells Tickets in India
Festivals like Sunburn and NH7 bring together an all-day experience that goes beyond just music.
How Indian Women Have Climbed the American Corporate Ladder
Indian women have made steady progress over the past several years by ascending to senior positions in blue-blooded American companies.
Women's Day Special: Single, But Not Similar
Unmarried women make up a wide cross-section of society. They fight for their rights in a society which deems marriage to be the ultimate goal for an Indian woman.
India Sixth Most Favourable Nation for Americans
ndia is the sixth most favourable nation for Americans, while at least eight out of 10 do not like Pakistan, making it the third most unfavourable nation.
Indian Girl in Einstein Club
A 12-year-girl has scored 162 in a Mensa IQ test — the highest possible score for someone under 18 — making her more intelligent than 99 per cent of the population.
A Tailor Admits Underpaying on his Taxes by the Millions
Whether cutting suits or paying taxes, Mohanbhai Ramchandani, of Mohan's Custom Tailors, displayed a knack for making all sorts of figures fit.
Singapore to Become Hub for Indian Diaspora
Over 4,500 Indian-owned companies operate out of Singapore, making them the largest business community here.
Skiing Kashmir’s Snow-Swept Peaks
The risks of a ski trip to Kashmir? Security, avalanches and the altitude. The rewards? Perfect powder, an absence of crowds and staggering Himalayan beauty.
IKEA Goes Local for India
in Asia, where the locals have other ideas, the Swedish furniture giant thinks it still has a bright future.
Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Iceberg Melting?
Investors in Net start-ups like Facebook and Groupon have staked billions on their future. What if there is no future?
Tax for NRIs Receiving Royalties/ Fees From India to Go Up
Budget 2013 saw a steep hike in the tax rate on royalties and fees for technical services that an Indian company pays to a Non Resident Indian or a Foreign Company.
153 Million Euros: That’s How Much Reebok India Fiasco Cost Adidas
German sportswear giant Adidas today said its balance sheet for 2011 is negatively impacted by euro 153 million (over Rs 1,090 crore) due to ‘commercial irregularities’ at its arm Reebok India Co.
India Likely to Extend Visa on Arival for German Tourists
Aiming at increasing foreign tourist arrivals, the government today said a proposal to extend Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility to visitors from Germany is being considered.
India World's Third Largest Spam Spewing Nation
India has been placed third on the list of the countries distributing spam across the world.
11 IT Cos That Bagged Most H-1B Visas
The list comprises some of the India's top IT companies as well as IT MNCs with a strong India base.
The Orwellian School of Wharton
We wonder why these three astute advocates of democracy and their supporters feel so intellectually unequipped to engage Modi, who recently was reelected in a landslide, in an open public debate on these questions at a forum on their own territory.
Comet Making Closest Approach Ever of Earth
A recently discovered comet is closer than it's ever been to Earth, and stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere finally get to see it.
A Global Curriculum for a Globalized Era
Schools in India are responding to a growing need for different educational options.
Rahul Gandhi: No Plans to Become Prime Minister
India's ruling Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi has said he has no plans to become prime minister.
Facebook's Big Brain
The headlines do considerable damage to the brand that is the Wharton School, as the lay reader presumes that Wharton School is the body that has made and unmade the decision to invite Modi.
Modi Fiasco Has Affected the Larger Wharton Brand
The headlines do considerable damage to the brand that is the Wharton School, as the lay reader presumes that Wharton School is the body that has made and unmade the decision to invite Modi.
Over Two Lakh Lost and Found in Kumbh
Those who thought the Bollywood saga of "lost and found in mela", rooted in the Kumbh, is perhaps long over, could mull over this.
WFH Culture, Gains Popularity in India
he WFH option offers them the opportunity to gain that much-needed work-life balance, and motivates them to put in their best effort at work in return.
India Staring at Killer Lifestyle Epidemic
Today, more Indians are dying of lifestyle diseases than of infections - a reverse of the situation 20 years ago.
US Seeks India’s Support in UN Showdown With Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka faces its second US-sponsored resolution in as many years at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Provisional Waiver for Illegal Migrants in US
The new provisional process is for individuals who seek a waiver of "inadmissibility" only for unlawful presence.
125 Years Later, North Chennai’s Bread Basket Runs Strong
The bakery has lived through some interesting times, including the two World Wars.
Indians Among Top 4 Sources for Business Studies in US
Business-related programmes are the most popular single field of study among international students in the US
Wharton School Regrets Confusion over Narendra Modi Invite
We appreciate the efforts our students have put forth in organising this event and regret any confusion that may have been caused by the change in program.
Australia Parents Face India Surrogacy Barriers
Babies born to Indian surrogate mothers for gay and single Australians may be left stateless and unable to leave the country after New Delhi changed the rules on surrogacy
Chasing the Higgs Boson
At the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, two armies of scientists struggled to close in on physics' most elusive particle.
Docs, Techies, MBAs Join as Constables in Punjab
The long-standing images of cane-wielding, pot-bellied constables of the Punjab Police are all set for a pleasant change.
Why Cameron Didn’t Apologize to India
Many criticized British Prime Minister David Cameron for not apologizing for the Jallianwala massacre.
India's Most Expensive Residential Localities
India's costliest residential address is not in Mumbai, the city of dreams, but in boulevard-encased central Delhi.
Tagore-Ocampo Memorabilia Reveals Enigmatic Relationship
The much written about relationship flourished across two continents and spanned decades. There were many letters and gifts exchanged between the two, which speak of a deep affection.
Full Text of Letter Protesting Modi Invitation to Wharton
We are outraged to learn that the Wharton India Economic Forum has invited Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Gujarat, to be a keynote speaker at its 17th Economic Forum on March 23, 2013.
Ireland Keen on Indian Talent
World’s largest software exporter, Ireland, is keen to tap the talent of students from India for its growth.
Distressed Indian Women Use Smartphones to Pin the Creeps
With virtual bodyguards, panic buttons and maps to pinpoint harassment blackspots, women in urban India are using their smartphones for protection after a notorious gang-rape in New Delhi.
British Visas Issued to Indians Fall by 20%
The number of Indians receiving visas to travel to the UK, either to work or study, fell by nearly 20% over a year
India minister Narendra Modi's US Speech Cancelled
A planned speech at a top US university by the controversial chief minister of India's Gujarat state, Narendra Modi, has been cancelled after protests by teachers and students.
Why Wheels Need Deals
It is no secret that motorsport runs on money, and a lot of it is needed. Being talented is just one small part.
Indian Consumer Market to be World’s Largest
Global consultancy firm Deloitte study states that Indian consumers are expected be world’s largest in 2030 and will be led by a growing middle class.
India’s Mr. Death
When the application of a death sentence so depends on the discretion of a judge and a president, the punishment is not just inhuman, it is intolerable.
Lakshmi Mittal Prepares for Court Clash in UK with India-born Tycoon
The case, which begins on Tuesday, has created a stir here as it is likely to offer a rare glimpse into the workings of one of Britain's largest business empire.
Maha Kumbh was Crash Course in Hinduism
Speaking about his experiences at the Kumbh, Diego said "the trip was like receiving a crash course in Hinduism".
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Focused on getting justice for his friend, who succumbed to her injuries, he feels betrayed by the system all over again.
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