Yearly Archives: 2015
Indian Army recruitment goes online, candidates can apply 2 months in advance
November 10, 2015
NEW DELHI -- Making online registration mandatory, the Army has asked aspiring candidates to apply online at least 60 days before the commencement of the recruitment rally.
Spokesperson of Defence Service Welfare Punjab on Monday said online registration process on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in is mandatory for all candidates.
Lalu targets Modi day after winning Bihar elections, promises fight
November 9, 2015
BIHAR, INDIA – The mandate in Bihar is against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will impact national politics, RJD leader Lalu Prasad said on Monday.
Giant Magma Ocean Once Swirled Inside Early Earth
November 9, 2015
An ancient ocean of magma once existed on top of Earth's core, new experiments suggest.
As far back as 4.5 billion years ago, a dense magma ocean may have formed at the top of Earth's core.
This research could help explain puzzling findings seen deep within the Earth, researchers said.
First Pakistani woman to summit Everest encourages women to ‘climb their own mountains’
November 9, 2015
Samina Baig, the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest, on October 4, 2015, in Claremont, Calif. Baig is also the first female to scale the seven highest peaks on all continents.
India sues the Queen for return of ‘stolen’ £100m Koh-i-Noor diamond
November 8, 2015
LONDON – It was once the world's largest-known diamond, is worth a reported £100m and is currently part of Britain's crown jewels. But India wants it back.
Bollywood stars and businessmen have united to instruct lawyers to begin legal proceedings in London’s High Court to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
Reasons why Narendra Modi-led NDA lost in Bihar
November 8, 2015
BIHAR – The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance which was riding high on the Narendra Modi wave is far behind the Janata Dal United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar elections.
India Less Corrupt Than China, Says New Report
November 7, 2015
India is less than corrupt than China, albeit marginally so, a new report by anti-graft organisation Transparency International has said.
In the study of 175 countries, India ranked 85, ahead China which came at 100, the Corruption Perceptions Index 2014 said.
Transparency International says based on "expert opinion" from around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide.
Brand Nitish or Brand Modi, who will rule Bihar? State awaits Assembly election results
November 7, 2015
Bihar is on the verge of a historic verdict, simply because whatever the result is, the state will witness the start of a new brand of politics.
When 62,780 EVMs across the state reveal what voters want, it will lead to ecstasy in one camp and gloom in other. Bihar has a 243-member Assembly and counting will begin at 8 AM with all the results expected by noon.
Mohali Test Match: Jadeja leads spin demolition of South Africa
November 7, 2015
Brief Scorecard: India 201 (Vijay 75, Elgar 4-22) and 200 (Pujara 77, Tahir 4-48, Harmer 4-61) beat South Africa 184 and 109 (Jadeja 5-21) by 108 runs
Ravindra Jadeja picked up five wickets to help India notch up a 108-run win over South Africa in the opening Test. © BCCI
Mumbai Police upset with handover of Rajan files to CBI: Sources
November 6, 2015
New Delhi: A CBI officer met Mumbai Joint Commissioner (Crime) on Friday. The CBI officer went through the Rajan case papers during the meeting. According to sources, Mumbai Police is upset with handover of Rajan's cases to CBI.
