India has massive challenges in higher education, says PM
November 7, 2013
New Delhi — Massive challenges lie ahead for India as far as higher education in science and technology is concerned, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Thursday.
Shettar, The New CM Of Karnataka?
July 6, 2012
So at last an end to the high profile political drama in Karnataka. With the extensive pressure from BSY BJP replaced the Current CM Sadananda Gowda with Jagadish Shettar and would be announced officially in a week from now.
Exclusive: PM Narendra Modi’s Silence Emboldening ‘Thuggish Violence,’ Says Salman Rushdie
October 13, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" along with that of institutions like the Sahitya Akademi is permitting a new "degree of thuggish violence" in India, celebrated Mumbai-born author Salman Rushdie said, referring to a raging debate over the 'rising intolerance' in the country.
Delhi woman raped, allegedly by Uber taxi driver, he’s missing
December 6, 2014
New Delhi: A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a cab driver when she was returning home in Delhi after completing her shift at a Gurgaon-based finance company, police said Saturday.
The incident took place Friday night after the woman boarded the cab around 9.30 pm from Vasant Vihar area in south Delhi.
Countdown on for India’s 101th space mission on Monday
February 24, 2013
Chennai — The fuelling of the second stage of the Indian rocket that would sling seven satellites into space Feb 25 evening is expected to be done by Monday morning while the countdown for the launch is progressing smoothly, said officials of the Indian space agency.
Trump Reiterates Nafta Threat, Linking Talks to Mexico Wall
January 11, 2018
A NAFTA banner is seen during the fifth round of NAFTA talks involving the United States, Mexico and Canada, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 18, 2017. – REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
After ‘Chhota Pakistan’, now a ‘Bangladesh’ in Mumbai
January 15, 2013
MUMBAI: A settlement in Bhayander (W), named as 'Bangladesh zopadpatti' on government documents, has recently come to light. Interestingly, the slum has been carrying the name for over 35 years and is occupied mostly by people from the interiors of Maharashtra.
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Was it Just a publicity stunt? As iconic photo ‘Lunch Atop...
September 20, 2012
Famed photo showing hard hats at lunch 69 stories up celebrates eight decades next week, but archivist now says photo was staged to promote the new Rockefeller Center.