Open to changes in land bill that will benefit poor, farmers:...
May 27, 2015
New Delhi: Amendments in the land acquisition bill in the interest of farmers, poor, village and nation will be accepted, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday asserting that along with GST bill the measure will be passed by Parliament in "a matter of time".
Riveting Play Puts the Spotlight Squarely on Human Trafficking
May 27, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
Rockville, Maryland – On May 24, Natya Bharati, the Washington area’s pre-eminent theatre group, presented an eye-opening play, ‘Lal Batti Express’ (Red Light Journey), more like a series of skits featuring girls from India who played their real life roles highlighting one of the most important issues of our time – human trafficking.
Pradip Baijal says Manmohan Singh warned him of harm on 2G...
May 26, 2015
New Delhi: Yet another book has come out damming the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government with former Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman Pradip Baijal alleging that the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had warned him of harm if he did not cooperate on 2G telecom licenses.
A file photo of Manmohan Singh.
Forget Pizza: In The Future, Drones May Deliver You
May 26, 2015
Drones may edge closer and closer to becoming our common couriers, photographers and even hunters, but when it comes to autonomous electric flying technologies, there's still one area that seems out of reach: personal transportation. Joby Aviation aims to change that with its battery-powered aviation technology.
Honest tax payers have nothing to fear, says FM Arun Jaitley
May 26, 2015
NEW DELHI – Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asked tax officials to squeeze the parallel economy but gave an assurance to honest taxpayers that they should not be afraid of the ‘black money Bill’ as it is meant to target individuals who have stashed illegal assets abroad.
Pakistan: 3 dead in IED explosion, President Mamnoon Hussain’s son escapes...
May 26, 2015
Karachi: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain's son escaped unhurt when a powerful roadside bomb planted by Baloch separatists targeted his convoy, killing at least three persons and injuring 15 others in the restive Balochistan province.
Heat Wave Kills Over 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. Delhi Hits...
May 25, 2015
NEW DELHI – In her small home, Nagamma is seated just a few feet away from her husband's dead body. 24 hours ago, he collapsed after the temperature crawled past 47 degrees in Nandigama in the western part of Andhra Pradesh.
A family friend says Nagamma's husband was rushed to two hospitals in quick succession. "They administered intravenous fluids but he died in 15 minutes," he said.
Benefits of Indian spices on your health
May 25, 2015
Spices are one of the most important ingredients that add taste, flavour and aroma to your food. They are not only popular in kitchen but they have many health benefits too. Many years ago, diseases were treated with the help of these spices.
NASSCOM sets up task force to build India as cyber security...
May 25, 2015
NEW DELHI – NASSCOM, in partnership with Data Security Council of India, has launched 'NASSCOM Cyber Security Task Force' that aims to build India as a global hub for providing cyber security solutions, developing cyber security R&D plan and develop a skilled workforce of cyber security experts.
Mathura rally: Death threat against PM sends police into tizzy
May 24, 2015
Mathura (UP): Ahead of Narendra Modi's rally here on May 25, security agencies and district administration went into a tizzy after a message threatening to kill the Prime Minister reached the police and media.
The Uttar Pradesh police has identified the sender of the WhatsApp message and taken his brother into custody.
