Yearly Archives: 2015
There’s complete peace in country, no intolerance: Arun Jaitley
November 3, 2015
NEW DELHI – Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday that India has always been a tolerant nation and there is an atmosphere of complete peace in the country, reacting to allegations of growing religious tensions.
India’s nuke programme among largest in developing nations: US think-tank
November 3, 2015
Washington: Stating that India has "one of the largest nuclear power programmes" among developing nations, a US-based think-tank on Monday said by the end of 2014 India had enough weapon-grade plutonium to possess an estimated stock of atomic weapons in the range of 75-125.
Is Self-Employment Right for You?
November 2, 2015
According to data from Pew Research, 14.6 million Americans were self-employed in 2014, which represents about 10% of the workforce. Studies show that self-employed individuals are not only happier than they were before leaving their jobs, but also tend to make more money and have a generally positive outlook about their business.
Indian intel surveillance confines Dawood Ibrahim to Karachi
November 2, 2015
Mafia don Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar has reportedly stopped travelling out of Pakistan since August after Indian intelligence agents tailed him while he was on a trip to Europe.
Dawood appeared resigned to staying holed up in his heavily guarded house at Clifton Park in Karachi after his close shave, according to sources in the Indian security establishment.
First China-made passenger jet leaves production line
November 2, 2015
The first plane produced by a Chinese government initiative to compete in the market for large passenger jetliners has been unveiled in Shanghai.
State-owned Comac's first 158-seated narrow body jet is meant to rival similar plane models by Airbus and Boeing.
There is a dialogue deficit, says Nobel laureate Satyarthi on growing intolerance
October 31, 2015
Mumbai: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Friday said intolerance is on the rise and there is a "dialogue deficit" between the government and its people. "There is significant intolerance in our society. Not only intolerance but fear and apathy has also risen in the society at large which is dividing it.
US to send ‘fewer than 50’ forces to aid Syrian rebels against IS
October 30, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Scaling up its operations in Syria significantly, the US will send less than 50 Special Operations forces to aid and advise rebels fighting the Islamic State, according to media reports.
On UK visit next month, lunch with Queen of England on PM Modi’s agenda
October 30, 2015
London: A lunch with Queen Elizabeth II, an address to the Indian diaspora at the iconic Wembley Stadium and a "warm" interaction with his British counterpart are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hectic schedule during his maiden visit to the UK next month.
Republican debate: Rubio, Cruz, Christie deliver strong performances
October 29, 2015
Boulder, Colorado – The third Republican presidential debate on Wednesday evening ended with a handful of winners – Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz – and one clear loser, former Florida governor Jeb Bush.
Top scientists join protest, slam ‘climate of intolerance’
October 29, 2015
Dissent is integral to science... reason must prevail: T Jayaraman of TISS.
After protests by writers and artists, over 100 distinguished scientists from some of India’s top institutes issued a statement on Wednesday denouncing the “climate of intolerance” and 'a rash of bigoted acts'.
