India: Air fares go into a tailspin, down 30% from last...
March 24, 2013
MUMBAI: The domestic air traveler hasn't had it this good in over a year. Those who book for April or even the beginning of May can expect to bag fares almost 20% to 30% lower than those in March last year.
Cricket legend Imran Khan kickstarts Pakistan election campaign
March 24, 2013
Imran Khan is expected to announce his intent to become Pakistan’s next prime minister in a rally this weekend. The event will take place in Lahore, where thousands are gathering to hear the cricket legend speak.
Imran Khan, waves during a public meeting in Lahore on March 23, 2013
India, US mull cooperation in moon, Mars missions
March 23, 2013
Washington — India and the US have agreed to expand their cooperation in civil space activities ranging from weather and monsoon forecasting to cooperative space exploration work, including future missions to the moon and Mars.
The agreement between the two countries' space agencies, Indian Space Research Organisation and National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) was announced Friday after a meeting of the US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG).
In a first in 600 years, two popes meet over lunch
March 23, 2013
Pope Francis has travelled to Castel Gandolfo to have lunch with his predecessor Benedict XVI in an historic and potentially problematic melding of the papacies that has never before confronted the Catholic Church.
Chandy wants Italian marines tried at Kollam
March 23, 2013
The Kerala Chief Minister says the sessions court at Kollam should be designated as special court and the trial be held there
Doing business in India is messy: US investors to Mayaram
March 23, 2013
WASHINGTON: Despite the recent series of economic reform being pushed by the Indian government, US investors and officials have told a visiting top Indian official that doing business in India is "messy".
Census: 1 in 6 India city residents lives in slums
March 23, 2013
The Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" and last year's bestselling book "Behind the Beautiful Forevers," portray life in India's slums, but until now there has never been a census of its slum dwellers.
Pakistan signs deal to lift Afghan game
March 22, 2013
Pakistan pledged Friday to help advance cricket in Afghanistan by providing both technical and professional assistance to the war-torn country. Cricket was introduced to Afghanistan in the late 1970s by refugees returning from Pakistan following the Soviet invasion.
Over 150 Indian cities set to join Earth Hour
March 22, 2013
SINGAPORE: More than 150 Indian cities will participate in the Earth Hour on Saturday, joining over 7,000 of their counterparts across the world in raising awareness about climate change and its impact.
Diplomacy wins the day, Italian marines to return
March 22, 2013
The External Affairs Minister says he would take parliament into confidence over the development.
