Yearly Archives: 2014
US diplomat in Mumbai pays his Filipina maid less than $3 per hour
February 10, 2014
NEW DELHI: India and the US still seem locked in a battle for righteousness over the Khobragade issue as the strategic partners pick up the pieces after the bitter standoff, bringing the bilateral engagement back on track by scheduling the energy dialogue next month.
Taliban want Islamic system of governance in Pak: Reports
February 9, 2014
ISLAMABAD: An Islamic system of governance, introduction of Shariah law and release of jailed militants are part of a 15-point agenda finalized by the Taliban for peace talks with the Pakistan government, according to media reports on Sunday.
Singapore to launch satellite with ISRO’s help
February 9, 2014
TeLEOS-1 is suitable for applications such as disaster and environment monitoring, maritime safety, urban planning and homeland security
Singapore: A Singaporean earth observation satellite will be launched with an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) next year, a senior official said today.
Obama easing immigration rule for terrorist supporters
February 9, 2014
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration has eased the rules for would-be asylum-seekers, refugees and others who hope to come to the US or stay here and who gave "limited" support to terrorists or terrorist groups.
11 dead, 1,000 injured as heavy snow hits Japan
February 9, 2014
As much as 27 centimetres (10.6 inches) of snow was recorded in Tokyo by late Saturday, the heaviest fall in the capital for 45 years, according to meteorologists
Tokyo: The heaviest snow in decades in Tokyo and other areas of Japan has left at least eleven dead and more than 1,000 injured across the country, reports said on Sunday.
Sikkim is India’s first state with 100% sanitation coverage
February 9, 2014
GANGTOK: In a country ranked poorly on the health and environment front, Sikkim has done remarkably well to become India's first state with 100 percent sanitation coverage, according to a report of the drinking water and sanitation ministry.
Bindra claims third gold in Inter Shoot Tri series Shooting
February 9, 2014
NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra added another gold at the Inter Shoot Tri series Shooting and became the first individual to win three gold medals in the event being held at Hague, Netherlands.
Beijing Olympics gold medalist Bindra was in roaring form as he clinched the yellow metal in the Air Pistol event on Saturday.
Anna praises Mamata, takes a jibe at Kejriwal
February 9, 2014
NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal met Anna Hazare here late on Saturday shortly after the Gandhian took a jibe at the Delhi chief minister saying some people take bungalows despite having promised not to do so.
The meeting between Kejriwal and Hazare, lasted for around twenty minutes. AAP leaders described it as a "courtesy call".
1st Test: New Zealand beat India by 40 runs, take 1-0 lead
February 9, 2014
Brief Scorecard: New Zealand 503 and 105 beat India 202 and 366 (Dhawan 115, Wagner 4-62, Southee 3-81) by 40 runs
India – Between 2000 and 2012, jobs grew by a mere 2% per year
February 9, 2014
As India heads towards a bruising general election, one of the key issues in the minds of both people and political parties is jobs. Big parties and their star campaigners can already be heard harping on the theme. The reason is that the jobs scenario has been decidedly grim for more than a decade.
Jobs scenario has been grim for more than a decade.
