US renews invitation to Narendra Modi despite cool non-response to first...
May 21, 2014
WASHINGTON: The tweet was distinctly cool and detached and came at the tail end of a series of messages to other world leaders that seemed much warmer.
Ready to work closely with Modi to boost strategic ties: US
IPL 7: Kolkatta Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by eight...
May 21, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Kolkata Knight Riders 156 for 2 (Uthappa 67, Shakib 46*) beat Chennai Super Kings 154 for 4 (Raina 65, Narine 1-24) by eight wickets
Uthappa (67) and Shakib (46*) helped Kolkata chase down 155-run target by Chennai with two overs to spare
Reserve Bank of India may ease norms for infrastructure funding
May 21, 2014
CRR, SLR exert pressure on banking system: RBI Governor
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan delivers the Annual Day lecture of the Competition Commission of India in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Scientists discover why olive oil lowers blood pressure
May 20, 2014
WASHINGTON: The secret to the Mediterranean diet may be in the salad. Eating unsaturated fats, like those in olive oil, along with leafy greens and other vegetables creates a certain kind of fatty acid that lowers blood pressure, scientists said on Monday.
Olive Oil intake reduces Blood Pressure
Remembering Capt. Nair – Chairman of Leela Palace Hotels
May 20, 2014
Freedom fighter, hotelier and entrepreneur… Capt. Nair was more than an extraordinary success story. He was also incredibly warm and undeniably courteous recalls Shonali Muthalaly
Capt C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman, Leela Palace, at the interview in 2012.
In emotional speech, Modi says ‘I will not live for myself,...
May 20, 2014
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on Tuesday broke down during his speech in the Central Hall of Parliament. Speaking for the first time in the Central Hall, Narendra Modi said this government is dedicated to the poor of India, to the youth of India and to the women of India.
Mumbai turns in a fine all-round show
May 20, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Mumbai Indians 178 for 3 (Simmons 62, Hussey 56) beat Rajasthan Royals 153 for 8 (Nair 48, Harbhajan 2-13, Gopal 2-25) by 25 runs
It was vintage Michael Hussey on display as he and Lendl Simmons laid the platform for Mumbai Indians to tot up a big score that Rajasthan Royals failed to overhaul.
Thailand’s army declares martial law
May 20, 2014
BANGKOK: Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. It was not immediately clear whether a coup d'etat was underway.
Anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the Thailand government.
China launches international hunt for Xinjiang train station attacker
May 20, 2014
BEIJING: China on Monday said it had launched an international manhunt for the alleged mastermind behind an attack at a train station last month blamed on extremists from the Muslim Turkic Uighur ethnic group.
The official China Daily newspaper said a request had been submitted to Interpol for the arrest of Ismail Yusup and an unspecified number of associates.
Rupee rises 32 paise to hit fresh 11-month high against USD
May 19, 2014
Extending its rising streak for the fourth straight session, the rupee on Monday jumped by another 32 paise to trade at a fresh 11-month high of 58.47 against the US dollar in early trade on sustained foreign capital inflows after the BJP-led NDA swept the Lok Sabha elections.
