When American Babus Go the Indian Way
February, 2012
Bangalore: Chances of getting a work-related visa to the United States becomes harder day by day and the row over the visa policies gets deeper every time. Indians are unfairly treated when it comes to work visas to the U.S. and according to the findings of an American think tank, India-born professionals are denied visas at higher rates than nationals of other countries, an action often done quite arbitrarily.
Dow not responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy: Says IOC
February, 2012
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has appreciated Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) concern for the victims of 1984 Bhopal Tragedy but maintained that Dow Chemicals had no ownership stakes in Union Carbide till 2000.
Celebs seek divine intervention on Maha Shivaratri
February 20, 2012
Mumbai: When devotees of Lord Shiva across the globe are busy celebrating the auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri, how could our very own celebs from Tinsel Town not be in the picture?
Bollywood: Southern Star Asin denies doing movies with SRK and Ranbir
February 20, 2012
Pretty actress Asin is miffed with a particular publication down south for carrying an unconfirmed story about how Asin’s next two movies are opposite SRK and Ranbir. The journalist even went ahead to the extent of carrying a false quote in her name.
My actions and not promises will show I can develop UP,...
February 20, 2012
ETAWAH (UP): Accusing the SP and BSP of betraying the people after coming to power in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi today said he does not need to make "false" promises like them and his actions will show that he can bring development in the state.
Forgive & forget… and get on with life
February, 2012
Often, during a medical call, I received lessons in health and wellness from the most unlikely of people. No textbook in the world would ever contain these ‘tutorials.' An evening in the late 1980s, a few days after Diwali in late October, on the banks of the Karamana river, was one such time when a popular local character, Chuppayyan (Subbayyan), opened up a new vista of well-being.
Cricket: Australia Hit Back With 110-Run Win Over India
February 19, 2012
Commonwealth Bank Series, Brisbane
Scorecard: Australia 288-5 (M Hussey 59, Forrest 52) beat India 178 (Dhoni 56, Hilfenhaus 5-33) by 110 runs
Australia bounced back from their defeat to Sri Lanka by thrashing India by 110 runs in a comprehensive performance in the latest Commonwealth Bank Series One-Day International in Brisbane.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Receiving a royal ignore
February 19, 2012
SRK-Priyanka are finally bearing the cost of their friendship, The major ill-effect has been suffered by Priyanka, who is left out both personally and professionally in the industry.
Foxconn Plans to Lift Pay Sharply at Factories in China
Februrary 19, 2012
BEIJING — Foxconn Technology, one of the biggest manufacturers of products for Apple, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other electronics companies, said Saturday that it would sharply raise worker salaries at its Chinese factories.
Tamil Nadu: Natarajan remanded to custody
February 19, 2012
M. Natarajan, husband of Sasikala — the former aide of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, was remanded to judicial custody till March 2. He has been lodged in Tiruchi central prison.
