India gov’t wins vote on foreign retailers entry
December 6, 2012
The Indian government won a crucial vote in the parliament on Wednesday on the its decision to open up the country's retail sector to foreign companies like Wal-Mart.
Indians shop at a Bharti-Walmart store on the outskirts of Chandigarh, India, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012.
World Congress of Religions 2012 – Hindu Congresswoman-Elect Teaches Karma Yoga...
December 5, 2012
By Geeta Goindi
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman-elect Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat-Hawaii), the first ever practicing Hindu elected to the US Congress who will take the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita, has pledged to teach the most powerful lawmakers in the world about her faith.
Spending cuts shadow Obama meeting with tribes
December 5, 2012
WASHINGTON — Native American tribal leaders are concerned that steady progress on their issues might be undermined if President Barack Obama and Congress make deep spending cuts to avoid the "fiscal cliff."
Cricket: Shane Warne says he would consider an Ashes return
December 5, 2012
Australian great Shane Warne said he would consider coming out of retirement to play in next year’s Ashes series against England if asked by national team captain Michael Clarke, but Warne later tweeted that the suggestion might have been taken out of context.
Tamils protest in Sri Lanka amid post-war tension
December 5, 2012
Hundreds if Tamils protested in Jaffna for the first time since the civil war ended, denouncing security forces and the government. The Tamil National Alliance has accused security forces of causing unrest after they stopped a commemoration for Tamil Tiger guerrillas.
Kejriwal accuses Modi of favouring companies
December 5, 2012
New Delhi — Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of giving undue favours to some corporate companies and said the impression of him being honest was wrong.
Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal
An admirable encyclopedia on Lord Muruga: Book Review
December 5, 2012
A veritable encyclopedia on Lord Muruga
Book Title: Sri Muruga, Author: Rahul Kabade, Language: English, Publications (Britain), Pages: 194, Price: not stated
Lord Muruga
India relaxes tourist visa curbs
December 5, 2012
India has lifted the restriction of a two-month gap on re-entry to the country for most foreign tourists, which was implemented after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The 60-day gap rule will still be applied to nationals from Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan and Bangladesh.
Tourists attend the Indian Camel Fair
Ban cosmetic testing on animals, says PETA
December 4, 2012
New Delhi — Animal rights group PETA joined hands with some cosmetic companies and animal welfare organisations in urging union health ministry to ban painful and deadly tests for cosmetics on animals.
IOC cracks whip, suspends IOA: reports say
December 4, 2012
New Delhi (India)/Lausanne (Switzerland): In a huge embarrassment for India, the International Olympic Committee today suspended the Indian Olympic Association because of government interference, a development which puts a bar on the country's Olympic participation.
