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...
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.
A Chinese idea for Narendra Modi
November 6, 2015
There’s a wonderful, fully authenticated story about Jawaharlal Nehru and Africa. I can’t disclose my source for the information, but let’s just say he was someone close to a spymaster who ruled supreme in the Indian intelligence community at one time.
Thousands Flock to Diwali Festival at Dulles Expo Center
November 6, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
Scenes from the 2015 Heritage India Festival - Diwali Extravaganza by Rushhi Entertainment, held over the weekend at the spacious Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. Over 15,000 people attended the entertainment-packed, fun-filled event setting a record of sorts for a community function!
Chennai to Get India’s First Transgender Sub Inspector
November 6, 2015
TAMIL NADU – Chennai's K Prithika Yashini will soon become India's first transgender Sub Inspector of Police.
The Madras High Court has declared the 24-year-old as a fit candidate, paving the way for her appointment as Sub Inspector by the Tamil Nadu Government. The court has also directed the recruitment board to make changes to draw transgenders to the state police force.
1,300-year-old tree found in central China
November 5, 2015
Beijing: An endangered tree species believed to be more than 1,300 years old has been found during a census of ancient tress in central China's Hunan Province, officials said on Thursday.
The taxus chinensis tree (a species of yew) was found in Shunhuangshan National Forest Park in Dong'an County in the city of Yongzhou.
