Yearly Archives: 2015
Breaking silence, Biden team leans in on potential 2016 run
October 17, 2015
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden is sending out an unmistakable "forget-me-not" plea for 2016, brushing past signs of a Hillary Rodham Clinton resurgence with fresh and direct suggestions he could be on the verge of entering the presidential race.
NFIA’s Annual Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders
October 17, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
Top -- Mrs. Angela Anand, Chairwomen of NFIA's annual Empowering Women and Girls conference is flanked by youth leaders, from left to right, Shreya Bhatia, Swetha Prabakaran, Medha Reddy and Sareana Kimia. Below left, Sareana Kimia receiving an endowment from generous members of NFIA
US failure in Iraq looms over Afghanistan
October 16, 2015
In late May 2014, President Barack Obama laid out his timetable for withdrawal. Nearly all American troops were scheduled to pull out of Afghanistan by the time he left the White House at the end of 2016. Fewer than 1,000 US service members would remain in the country to staff a security liaison office in Kabul.
How Congress’ efforts to nail NDA and Modi have exploded in its face
October 16, 2015
NEW DELHI – One by one, the UPA's desperate efforts to cover up its own scams by trying to implicate the previous NDA and - later Narendra Modi himself - are being shown up for what they are: a sham, and a naked effort to misuse the CBI and pressure the judicial system to constrain and embarrass its main political rival, the BJP.
Nigerian conmen run riot on matrimonial websites, rob Indian women off crores of rupees
October 16, 2015
Mumbai: After emails and phishing scams, Nigerian conmen are now using matrimonial websites to find their victims.
In two separate raids conducted over two days, cops in Mumbai and Hyderabad have caught 10 Nigerian conmen who duped women by promising to marry them, convincing them to deposit huge amounts of money in their bank accounts and then ran away.
US Voters are disgusted. So why are record numbers watching the debates?
October 16, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Tuesday night’s Democratic debate on CNN could have been a ratings disaster.
Vastu Tips for Puja Room
October 16, 2015
A temple or puja room is a sacred and important part of our home. But if its placement is not right then your prayers won’t yield the desired results.
In order to enhance the positive energy at home, one must design the puja room carefully according to the principles of Vastu. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind:
Almost had Kashmir-deal with Pakistan: Ex-PM’s envoy Lambah
October 16, 2015
NEW DELHI – Pakistan agreed to ditch its long-held position seeking a Kashmir solution through the implementation of a UN resolution for a referendum and agreed not to redraw borders during secret negotiations with India in 2007, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s special envoy revealed.
Tamil Cinema: Thala Ajith’s Aaluma Doluma to be the next Kolaveri di?
October 16, 2015
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU – ‘Aaluma Doluma’ is another peppy number composed by ‘Why this Kolaveri di’ fame music director Anirudh Ravichander for the film Vedalam.
FBI sex trafficking sting saves 149 children, nabs 150
October 15, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A nationwide FBI sting focused on combating sex trafficking involving children, resulted in the arrest of 150 pimps and other individuals, and the rescue of nearly as many sexually exploited children, according to FBI officials.
The youngest victim was 12-years-old, according to the FBI.
