Diamonds are Forever… British. Why Cameron Can’t Give Back the Koh-i-noor
As far as the Koh-i-noor goes, the diamond does have a checkered history and there are many claimants to it.
Hyderabad Blasts: The Return of ISI-backed Indian Mujahideen?
Terrorists have struck once again with impunity – this time in Hyderabad, with two high-intensity blasts on 22 February.
Diamond in Royal Crown is Ours: Britain to India
Cameron ruled out handing back the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond
Indian American Helps End Slavery in US
Slavery has been finally abolished officially from the whole of United States - 148 years after Abraham Lincoln's emancipation declaration - thanks to an eagle eyed Indian-American professor.
David Cameron Marks British 1919 Amritsar Massacre
David Cameron has become the first serving UK prime minister to pay his respects at the scene of one of the bloodiest massacres in British history.
Why AgustaWestland Chopper Scam Cover-up is Like Bofors
By pre-empting AK Antony’s effort to cancel the AgustaWestland copter deal if bribes were paid, the government is signalling that it is not sincere about cracking the case.
Same-day Visa for Indian Investors, No Cap on Students:
British Prime Minister David Cameron out to woo Indian businesses and students
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February 2013
Obama’s Plan Sees 8-year Wait for Illegal Immigrants
The plan includes a shortened path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children
Furore Over Obama's Leaked Immigration Plan
Amid a furore over a leaked Obama administration plan to put America's 11 million illegal immigrants, including some 250,000 Indians, on a path to citizenship, the White House has reaffirmed its commitment to a bipartisan plan.
More Andhra Migrants Return From Gulf
Another group of migrants from Andhra Pradesh granted amnesty for overstaying in the United Arab Emirates returned home on Sunday.
Thanks to Lincoln, Mississippi Has Finally Definitely Ratified the Thirteenth Amendment
A middle-aged recent immigrant from India recently set into motion a series of events that eventually led to Mississippi finally retifying the Constitutional amendment banning slavery.
Why We Owe a Debt to India
Rather than apologising for colonial 'crimes’ when he arrives in Mumbai today, David Cameron should thank his hosts, says Dean Nelson
H-1B Visas: US Congress Introduces Immigration Bill
A bi-partisan group of US lawmakers have introduced a new bill in the Congress to create more than 125,000 new visas to attract global talents to America.
Government Blocking Websites
The government has directed Internet Service Providers to block over 73 URLs carrying defamatory articles about IIPM.
US Takes India to WTO Over Solar Cell Imports
The US has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India's national solar policy saying it "discriminates" against US products.
How and Where India Celebrated its First Republic Day
The historic Rajpath has become synonymous with the January 26 parade, but it was an amphitheatre named after a former Viceroy that was witness to the celebrations marking the birth of the Republic 63 years ago.
India Wants Mumbai Attacker Back
India has said it will continue to press for extradition of David Coleman Headley, a US man sentenced to 35 years in prison for his key role in plotting the deadly Mumbai attacks in 2008.
India Warns Kashmiris to Prepare for Nuclear War
Indian officials are advising residents of strife-torn Kashmir to prepare for a possible nuclear war by building bombproof basements and stockpiling food and water, adding to tensions between India and Pakistan
Indian Americans Ring in Obama Inauguration, Signal Big Plans
It was yet another desi stamp on the American firmament — the first ever presidential inaugural ball organised by Indian Americans to welcome Barack Obama’s second coming and loudly register the community’s presence.
Manmohanomics is Dead: PM has Forgotten his Economics
Manmohan Singh the politician appears to have got the better of Manmohan Singh the economist at the Congress Chintan Shivir
Rahul Gandhi Calls for Change
India's ruling Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been promoted to the party's number two position, has said he would work to transform the country by "decentralising" power.
Barack Obama's Big Plans for India
The US has made a "bet" on India and would perhaps shape the context in which India would take its decisions.
Why India Remains a Functioning Anarchy Even Now
Almost half a century back, John Kenneth Galbraith, the US ambassador to India and a renowned economist, had called India a “functioning anarchy”, where the implication was that the country did well despite the government not doing much.
Indian Americans Having a Ball for Obama Inauguration
President Barack Obama may not be there, but Indian-Americans are nevertheless going to have a ball Saturday night to mark the second-term inauguration of the man the community voted overwhelmingly for.
Congress Sends 2014 Signal by Elevating Rahul to No 2
The Congress party anointed Rahul Gandhi as its vice-president on Saturday, bringing the fifth-generation member of India's most famous family firmly into the political line of fire.
Forgotten Victims of Kashmir of the Seas
The killings of Indian and Pakistani troops in Kashmir have once again captured the world's attention but the victims of a lesser-known border dispute between the two nations are largely forgotten.
Why India Can’t Go to War With Pakistan
Indian political leadership’s upping of ante on Tuesday vis a vis Pakistan is not unlike the famous single-liner of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark: “Words, words, words.”
Indo-Pak Liberal Visa Agreement Put on Hold
Two phases of the much-hyped Indo-Pak liberal visa agreement which have not been operationalised yet, have been put on hold,
India’s Troubled Borders
These troubled borders have divided communities, united disparate groups, and forever spelt trouble for all the countries in the region.
Incidents Stir India-Pakistan Tension
Nine days after a fatal cross-border incident involving Pakistan, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said ties between the two neighbors cannot be “business as usual”
Angry India Sends a Tough Message to Pakistan
The Army Chief also asked his troops and commanders along the LoC to be “aggressive and offensive” against the adversary and hit back in case they are fired upon
Modi Basks in Rock Star Reception at Vibrant Gujarat
Tycoons and diplomats lavished praise on Narendra Modi, seeming eager to mark their presence in front of the man many in business feel should lead India despite a controversial past that makes him one of the country's most divisive politicians.
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India’s Political and Spiritual Worthies on Women
They pontificate. We listen. In revulsion. As if the Delhi rape case wasn’t horrifying enough, we now have these pearls of wisdom from our politicians and god-men.
India Moves to Cool Kashmir Row
India has rebuked Pakistan over the alleged killing of two soldiers in the disputed territory of Kashmir but has warned against escalation of the dispute in the flashpoint region.
Gandhi Memorabilia Brought to Mumbai from London
Social activist Anna Hazare and former army chief Gen. (retd) V.K. Singh along with former minister Kamal Morarka Tuesday received 29 items belonging to Mahatma Gandhi that Morarka bought at an auction in London.
Killing of Indian Jawans Highly Provocative
India will "convey its protest" to Pakistan over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistani troops.
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.
The Best Quotes From 2012
a collection of some howlers, some quotes to learn from and some that are downright ridiculous.
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.
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
Delhi on Alert After Rape Death
Police in India have sealed off much of the capital, Delhi, and issued an appeal for calm after the death of a woman who was gang-raped in the city.
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.
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.
Something is Rotten in the State of Delhi
For the second time in two years, India has witnessed an upsurge of spontaneous public protest.
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.
Delhi’s Belly. West side story
An exhibition pieces together Shadi Khampur’s history, and its tryst with Partition, Emergency and the 1984 riots
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.
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