Pentagon chief heads to India amid US focus on Asia
June 5, 2012
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta flies to India on Tuesday for talks focusing on Washington's strategic shift towards Asia, as US officials eye New Delhi as a potentially pivotal partner.
Indian Cricketer Sachin sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP
June 5, 2012
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He took the oath in the chamber of the Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari. He became the first active sportsperson of the country to be nominated as the Rajya Sabha member.
Manisha Koirala: Film Festivals are a “Good Platform” for Artistes and...
June 5, 2012
By Geeta Goindi
WASHINGTON – Acclaimed Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala was in town to attend the first-ever DC South Asian Film Festival where the premiere of her movie, ‘Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish’, was being held in the national capital region.
Health: Immune boosters to help fight cancer
June 4, 3012
CHICAGO: A pair of experimental treatments that fight cancer by boosting the immune system have shown promise in early studies and deserve testing in larger patient groups, said US research released Saturday.
India a strong and functioning democracy: US
June 4, 2012
WASHINGTON: Supporting the rights of the people of India to protest peacefully over corruption, the United States has said that the country is a functioning and a strong democracy.
CBI questions Jagan in illegal wealth case
June 4, 2012
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned jailed YSR Congress Party leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy in the illegal wealth case Sunday, the first day of the five-day custody.
The questioning was on at the officer's mess in the office of director general of prisons, adjoining Chanchalguda Central Jail, where Jagan is lodged since May 28.
Petrol price hike a bitter medicine: PC
June 4, 2012
Describing the petrol price hike as 'not acceptable but inevitable', home minister P Chidambaram has justified the increase saying supply of petrol and diesel could be affected if oil companies did not increase the price in line with international crude rates.
Markets may continue to slide on global cues
June 4, 2012
NEW DELHI: Stock markets may continue the downslide in near-term amid declining global trend led by euro-zone crisis, say analysts.
Analysts feel domestic GDP data which came at less than expected level has made sentiments jittery and all eyes will now be on the forthcoming monetary policy on June 18.
Azlan Shah Cup: India defeat Great Britain 3-1 to win bronze
June 4, 2012
Ipoh (Malaysia): Five-time champions India came from behind to stun Great Britain 3-1 and clinch the bronze medal in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.
India dominated the match, but squandered several scoring opportunities to concede the lead to pre-tournament favourites Great Britian before staging a spirited comeback in the second session.
Queen leads giant Diamond Jubilee flotilla on London’s rainy Thames
June 3, 2012
LONDON - A flotilla of 1,000 boats will sail London's River Thames on Sunday in a spectacular highlight of four days of nationwide celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Chelsea pensioners at Chelsea Pier on June 3, in London, England.
