Yearly Archives: 2015
Pope brings ecology, anti-poverty message to UN
September 25, 2015
NEW YORK — In a day packed with encounters with both the powerful and the poor, Pope Francis arrived at the United Nations on Friday for an address expected to emphasize themes that have shaped his popular papacy: the environment and the poor.
On Its First Birthday, Mangalyaan Flaunts Stunning Images of Mars
September 25, 2015
Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) marked a successful year in space today and as part of the first anniversary celebrations, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a 'Mars atlas' in Bengaluru.
UN General Assembly’s ‘Historic Gathering’ to Redefine Development Goals in New York
September 25, 2015
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he arrives outside the West Wing of the White House for an Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama September 30, 2014 in Washington, DC. The two leaders met to discuss the U.S.-India strategic partnership and mutual interest issues.
Internet banned in J&K for two days from Friday
September 24, 2015
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir will have to celebrate Eid-ul Zuha festival without Internet services, with the state government ordering termination of data services from Friday morning till Saturday night, as it apprehends misuse by anti-social elements to create communal tension.
Tamil Cinema: Actor Ajith’s 56th film titled ‘Vedalam’
September 24, 2015
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU – Actor Ajith Kumar's upcoming Tamil film has been officially titled 'Vedalam'. According to its makers, the film will hit the screens this Diwali.
The makers announced the title and released the first-look poster of the film on Thursday.
Sourav Ganguly Factbox – the Bengal tiger succeeds Jagmohan Dalmiya in CAB
September 24, 2015
KOLKATTA – Sourav Ganguly's journey from a youngster accused of bad attitude to arguably India's best captain and now the chief of Cricket Association of Bengal has been one of transformation and continued success.
Pope canonizes 18th-century missionary; not everyone happy
September 24, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC — An 18th-century missionary who brought Catholicism to the American West Coast was elevated to sainthood Wednesday by Pope Francis in the first canonization on U.S. soil.
Vice President Biden: “Our Goal is to be India’s Best Friend”
September 24, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
PM Modi arrives in New York for his 5-day US visit
September 24, 2015
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Thursday on a five-day US visit, his second in as many years, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark UN sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian diaspora in the Silicon Valley.
Singers Sukhwinder Singh and Kanika Kapoor Kick Off Tour with DC Concert
September 23, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
Indian playback singers Sukhwinder Singh and Kanika Kapoor performing at the Constitution Hall in the nation's capital, at a concert organized by Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment
