Companion of India gang-rape victim identifies bus
February 5, 2013
The companion of the young woman who died after being gang-raped in Delhi bus, on Tuesday identified the bus on which the attack took place.
Lack of funds holding USA T20 launch back
February 4, 2013
USA Cricket Association president Gladstone Dainty has cited insufficient investment to cover initial operational costs and a lack of turf wicket venues in key markets for another delay to the proposed domestic Twenty20 league.
USACA Chief: Gladstone Dainty
Fitch warns India to stick to reforms, meet fiscal targets
February 4, 2013
MUMBAI: India needs to commit to its recent reform measures and meet its fiscal deficit targets, Fitch Ratings said on Monday, putting further pressure on a government keen to retain investment grade ratings.
Despite praising recent policy steps and Finance Minister P Chidambaram's assurances on deficits, Fitch said the country needed to do more, including unveiling "a credible" medium-term fiscal plan.
Jackie Chan, Mo Yan named to Chinese government advisory board
February 4, 2013
BEIJING: China has given a political role to the 2012 winner of Nobel prize for literature Mo Yan and movie star Jackie Chan by selecting them as members of one of the houses of parliament, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Indian CFO who restored Washington wealth quits
February 4, 2013
WASHINGTON: Natwar (' Nat' ) Gandhi, an Indian-American money manager who turned around the finances of Washington DC, arguably the world's most powerful city but also a profligate one till he took over, resigned as its chief financial officer on Friday citing personal reasons.
No noble family will allow girls to become dancers: Hurriyat
February 3, 2013
SRINAGAR: Hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference today expressed surprise over Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's support for the valley's only all-girls rock band, saying there is no room to nourish western culture and immoral values in the state.
Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud
February 3, 2013
WASHINGTON: An Indian-American pharmacist has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a US court for a healthcare fraud worth millions.
Pranab Mukherjee signs ordinance on sexual assault, changed law comes into...
February 3, 2013
NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday gave his assent to the Ordinance on sexual assault which was approved by the Union Cabinet two days ago. The changed law will come into force with immediate effect.
India’s undiscovered gem: the hills of Meghalaya
February 3, 2013
Meghalaya, in the far northeast of India, is a largely Christian region that sees few foreign tourists. The region is especially good for women, who hold much of the power.
The hills of Meghalaya
Tulsi Gabbard joins push for US Diwali stamp
February 2, 2013
Washington — Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu-American to be elected to the US House of Representatives, has joined the co-sponsors of a House Resolution calling for the US Postal Service to issue a postage stamp to commemorate Diwali.
