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Obamas could get $45 million payday from book deals: report

September 6, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obamas could be in for a $45 million payday from book deals after leaving the White House, the New York Times reports.

President Obama, already an accomplished author with a bestselling memoir "Dreams From My Father," could, together with his wife Michelle, land the biggest post-presidency book contracts in American history.

Tamil Nadu CM refutes DMK chief’s claim on Palar

June 23, 2014

‘While in power, Karunanidhi remained silent when A.P. tried to build a dam’

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa

In divided neighbourhoods

July 27, 2014

How India has come to be known as the second most racist country in the world.

The majority of northeastern migrants rent apartments in the former villages of the capital because rents are much lower than in the city’s upmarket enclaves.

FAA announces drone owners must register by February 19th, 2016

December 14, 2015

Regulation of drones in the hands of civilian pilots took a big step forward today. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that all units weighing between 0.55 pounds and 50 pounds must be registered by February 19th, 2016.

Jharkhand brought under President’s Rule

January 19, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a visit to Kolkata, signed the proclamation imposing the central rule in the state which is known for political instability and has seen eight governments since 2000, Rashtrapati Bhawan sources said.

H-1B visas: Indian IT companies’ quota remains unused

May 3, 2013

WASHINGTON: Challenging the assertion of several American lawmakers that H-1B visas grabbed by Indian IT professionals eat into their employment market, a new study by an eminent US thinktank has said that contrary to such perception, Indian techies create jobs in the country.

Indian Income Tax returns filing: Check out the 80 C tax...

December 27, 2016

As three months remain for tax-related investments, salaried individuals should look at various provisions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Section 80C entitles an employee to certain deductions from the gross total income, up to a maximum limit of Rs 1.5 lakh.

Investments for saving tax

Aamir Khan’s ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in controversy!!

May 7, 2012

Aamir Khan's TV debut yesterday, which was preceded by months of publicity, culminated in a controversy with the band Euphoria alleging that the chorus of the show's 22-minute anthem, Satyamev Jayate, had been lifted from the band's decade-old song Satyameva Jayate.

Indian Premier Manmohan Singh congratulates new South Korean president

December 29, 2012

Seoul – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated Park Geun-hye on her "historic victory" in South Korea's presidential elections.

Seoul: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated Park Geun-hye

Rupee sinks below 60-mark, ends at historic low of 60.72 versus...

June 26, 2013

MUMBAI: The rupee on Wednesday tanked by a massive 106 paise to close at all-time low of 60.72 against dollar on heavy capital outflows and month-end dollar demand from importers, even as RBI intervened to stem the currency slide.