India names Ajit Doval as special envoy for China border talks
November 24, 2014
NEW DELHI: India on Monday named its powerful national security adviser as a special envoy on China, opening the way for resumption of talks on the disputed border, where tensions have risen in recent months over border patrols and stiffer defences.
Obama: Americans want ‘new car smell’ in 2016
November 24, 2014
HENDERSON, Nevada — President Barack Obama says voters want a "new car smell" in the 2016 White House race and that Hillary Rodham Clinton would be "a great president."
Indo-Pak: Tough talk, but the door is still open
November 23, 2014
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has — with Kashmir audiences in mind ahead of state elections — declared that he will start a dialogue with India only after consulting Kashmiri leaders.
The Parade these days is extra special, say the BSF men. They want to underline the Nov 2 attack has not cowed them.
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November 23, 2014
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Sorry, can’t upgrade your seats or allow excess baggage: A-I to...
November 22, 2014
Putting its foot down, Air India has informed Parliament Secretariat that it can no longer entertain requests from MPs to upgrade seats on flights or allow extra baggage on board.
Indian Govt determined to go ahead with passage of reform measures
November 22, 2014
New Delhi: Unfazed by opposition’s hard positions on passage of reform legislation like insurance bill, the government on Saturday said it is determined to go ahead with the measures in the winter session of Parliament beginning Monday.
Britain’s Prince Charles To Make ‘Heartfelt Interventions’ As King
November 22, 2014
According to the British press, Prince Charles does not want to be like his mother.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, right, sits with Prince Charles, as she delivers her speech in the House of Lords, during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Wednesday, June 4, 2014.
Gecko Gloves Let Scientist Climb Sheer Glass Walls
November 22, 2014
An American engineer has made a pair of gloves inspired by geckos’ feet that could allow him to climb glass buildings, bringing super-hero fantasy closer to reality.
A gecko's foot seen on glass.
Sharif asks Obama to raise Kashmir issue during India visit
November 22, 2014
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked US President Barack Obama to take up the Kashmir issue with the Indian leadership when he travels to India in January, saying its early resolution would bring enduring peace, stability and economic cooperation to Asia.
World is looking at India with great respect: Modi
November 22, 2014
New Delhi: The world is looking at India with renewed respect and immense enthusiasm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, a day after he ended a visit to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji.
Writing in his blog, Modi also said that the G-20 nations had agreed to battle black money because it "has the potential to destabilize world peace and harmony".
