Cyprus to India: What Happens When Leaders Lose Trust
Indians watching the curious goings-on in Cyprus, where bank depositors were slapped with a “one-time” tax levy to contribute to a bailout of their country’s banking system, must wonder what the fuss is about.
Why Jeffrey Archer Loves and Complains About India
Best selling author Jeffrey Archer said that India was his biggest market, and was more important to him than the United States.
Supreme Court Upholds Sanjay Dutt's Conviction, Sentences Five Years in Jail
Supreme court says that on the gravity of the crime Sanjay Dutt will not get a probation as he had asked for.
New York Indian Art Sale Breaks Artist Records
he sale that was billed as the hottest of the season and featured the who's who of Indian art netted $6.7 million
Indus Valley Man Features in Bangalore Voters’ List
The Election Commission's voters' list has howlers galore.
India is World's Fourth Largest Energy Consumer
India, currently the fourth largest energy consumer in the world, together with China will account for the biggest share of Asian energy demand growth through 2035, according to a new report.
India’s Billionaire Club Slow To Share Riches
India now has 55 dollar billionaires, the fifth-biggest number in the world, according to a Forbes ranking this month.
India as Unsafe as any Other Country: Foreigners
Foreign nationals living or visiting India feel the country is as unsafe as any other.
Assam's Village of Magic is a Tourist Hotspot
An eerie silence envelopes Assam's Mayong village, well known for its magic and sorcery, as one drives towards it from the nearby city of Guwahati.
Connecting India, South Asia, Diaspora with Reality Art
The alternative community of artists, musicians and performers in India and South Asia has found a new umbrella to express its concerns in genres as diverse as art, music, dance and performance - linking it to greater global realities.
Global Cartels Targeting Indian Pharma Industry
India is a shining example of a melting pot to the whole world because (we) have always been home to people who have faced religious and political persecution.
Amid the Glitz and Glamour, India's Sad Handloom Story
The main problem of handloom work is the market. When we take the piece to the market, we don't get a price for it.
Yuvraj Singh Cancer Memoir Shares Grief
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh says he wrote about having cancer to share his "grief so someone else can feel they are not alone when the chips are down".
India's Politicians Going Social to Woo Voters
To connect with India's growing internet users, the Finance Minister P Chidambaram recently went online to take questions from young students, analysts and even farmers, about his budget.
Allegations of War Crimes in Sri Lanka Shake Indian Government
The Congress Party faced a new crisis after a southern political party threatened to withdraw from the governing coalition if India did not join an international push to investigate alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka.
Google’s $10 Million 10,000 Start-ups Plan for India
Chairman of Google Inc., will on Wednesday launch an ambitious programme for technology entrepreneurs in India that will invest some $10 million to nurture 10,000 new businesses in five years.
MBA Sabziwallas Strike Green Gold
They have an MBA from the most sought-after business school in the country but are busy selling vegetables.
How Will Subrata Roy Dig Himself Out of This Hole?
Sebi appears to have prepared a water-tight case of consistent flouting of the Supreme Court’s orders by Subrata Roy Sahara.
India in Blacklist Dilemma over AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a division of Italian defence group Finmeccanica (SIFI.MI), faces allegations in Italy and India that it paid bribes to win a $750 million deal
Delhi Gurdwaras to Hail Indira Gandhi 's Killers as Martyrs?
The SGPC is already observing these occasions. And if we are directed by the jathedar of the Akal Takht, we, too, will definitely hold these anniversaries.
Italy Issues India Travel Warning
Italy warned its citizens to exercise caution when travelling in India following its decision not to send back to trial two Italian marines accused of killing Indian fishermen while on anti-piracy duty.
Sonia Gandhi and the Italian Stereotype
Over the course of her political career, Sonia has run the gauntlet through the tyranny of caricatures.
No Pasta, No Wharton: Five Steps to a New Swadeshi Movement
While Mohandas Gandhi gave us the Boycott movement, Mohandas Pai has taken it global. Why boycott just the British, when we can boycott the world?
The Indian-origin Noodle Seller Who Became a Billionaire
haudhary's wealth has ballooned largely because of foreign investments and operations - despite a Nepalese law that prevents its citizens investing abroad.
Indians Hit the Highspots in American Journalism
Two decades ago, it was hard to imagine there would be so many newsmen of Indian origin in the US.
Mauritius, the New Wedding Venue for Indian Millionaires!
Mauritius is fast becoming a popular wedding venue for rich Indians who come here with family, friends and even Bollywood stars in chartered planes to attend the extravagant ceremonies that continue for days.
Have SRK and Priyanka Chopra Taken the Next Step
Is it marriage or something short of that? After all, marriage is a big deal, especially if the groom is already married and has kids.
India With 122 Billionaire Ranks 5th
The super rich will continue to get richer in the coming decade.
Indian IT firms Set for Battle Over Deals Worth $100 Billion
Much is at stake for Indian companies as they vie with foreign rivals for projects up for renewal this year
India Regulator Asks Court to Allow Arrest of Sahara Boss
India's securities regulator is seeking Supreme Court permission for the arrest of the head of the Sahara conglomerate, which it accuses of failing to comply with an order to repay billions of dollars collected from investors in outlawed bonds, according to a court document and a lawyer present at a Friday court hearing.
Court Bars Italian Envoy From Leaving
India’s Supreme Court barred Italy’s ambassador from leaving the country Thursday and demanded that he explain why his country is refusing to return two Italian marines to stand trial.
Parliament Anger at Pakistan Resolution
Indian MPs have condemned what they called "Pakistani interference" over the hanging of a Kashmiri man convicted of a plot to attack India's parliament.
At the Maharaja's Dining Table
A passionate involvement with food is what has made most of the royals splendid cooks as well.
Tirupati Offers Sops to Raise Sale of Human Hair
Each woman devotee who donates hair measuring 31 inches will be gifted five laddus.
Mohandas Pai Says No to Wharton
His decision was prompted by a string of instances of Indian politicians and diplomats being "treated shabbily" by some countries.
Want to Stay Single in India? Run for Office
Many of India’s top politicians are single or of uncertain marital status.
Money Laundering by Banks
A sting operation by Cobrapost revealed how employees at some private banks were involved in money laundering operations.
Study on How Indians Sleep
62 percent people exhibit obstructive sleep apnea, or stop breathing for 10 seconds or more;
Physicists Say They Have Found a Higgs Boson
Physicists said Thursday they are now confident they have discovered a crucial subatomic particle known as a Higgs boson - a major discovery that will go a long ways toward helping them explain why the universe is the way it is.
Italian Ambassador Barred From Leaving India
Italian ambassador Damiele Mancini was ordered by India’s Supreme Court not to leave the country, unless Italy returns the two marines charged with murder of two fishermen
50% Rise in US Visas Issued to Indian Students
Getting an American university degree is back on the popularity charts following a two-year dip.
India Has Three of World's Five Best Airports
Airports of Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad are among the top five airports in the world providing international standard services.
A Seder Spiced With Indian Flavors
Dreaming of spices described in the Book of Kings, I came to this southern port city built in the 14th century to learn about its longstanding but tiny Jewish presence and its food, which some believe dates back to the time of the Bible.
Poor Indian Children Make a Living From Holy Leaves
Hundreds of poor children in the Indian state of Bihar make a living by selling leaves to Buddhist pilgrims from the Mahabodhi tree - under which Gautam Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.
Hindus in UK Call for Disclosure of Meat Sources
In the wake of the Europe-wide horsemeat scandal that is still under investigation, it emerged that more than a third of Scottish curry restaurants could be using cheaper meat
Marines Won't Return: Italy’s Betrayal Stuns India
Rome conveyed to New Delhi that marine Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone would not go back to India in view of the “formal international controversy” between the two countries.
Gujarat home to 9.34% of India's Crorepatis
Gujarat’s Moneybhai and moneybens make up about 9.34% of the country’s creamy layer
2500-year-old City Discovered in Chhattisgarh
Archaeologists claim to have found remains of a 2,500-year-old city, buried at Tarighat in Durg district of Chhattisgarh where excavation work is to begin shortly.
Vatican: Indian is Youngest Cardinal Taking Part in Conclave
Indian cardinal Cleemis Thottunkal is the youngest cardinal taking part in this week's conclave to elect a successor to Benedict XVI.
India Wants Italy to Honour Its Sovereign Guarantee
The government was left to firefight on multiple fronts following Rome's sudden challenge
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.
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