September 7, 2013
SRINAGAR: Celebrated conductor Zubin Mehta led the Bavarian State Orchestra in a classical music concert Saturday in disputed Indian Kashmir despite strong objections from separatist leaders.
Indian born conductor, Zubin Mehta (C), stands after a performance during the ehaas-Kashmir music concert in Srinagar on September 7, 2013
September 7, 2013
NEW DELHI: The government plans to take some "hard decisions" to trim wasteful expenditure and curb the import of inessential items to deal with the stressed economic situation, although there will be no hasty increase in petrol and diesel prices.
September 7, 2013
MALE: Former President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday led the first round of the Maldives presidential election but might miss the crucial 50 per cent mark by a whisker, making a run-off between the top two candidates imminent.
September 7, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of granting the most-favored nation (MFN) status to India.
Pakistan will grant most-favored nation status to India.
September 7, 2013
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama told his war-weary country on Saturday that America needs to use limited military force in Syria to deter future chemical weapons attacks, but said he did not want to enter into another costly and protracted war.
Barack Obama says US can't turn 'blind eye' to Syria
September 7, 2013
HYDERABAD; Pro-Telangana forces on Saturday pelted stones at police and employees from Andhra-Rayalaseema regions in a bid to thwart a rally organised here by AP Non-Gazetted Officers Association even as the 24-hour bandh called by the Telangana JAC disrupted life in the state capital.
September 6, 2013
With the rupee touching all-time lows against the dollar, it appears to be a great time for non-resident Indians (NRIs) to remit funds to India for investment. And for most NRIs, the preferred asset class continues to be real estate. But with the India story looking a little bleak, is property a good investment right now?
September 6, 2013
MUMBAI: There might be intense speculation over Sachin Tendulkar's imminent retirement, but his one-time India teammate Ravi Shastri feels the champion batsman is not quitting anytime soon and is hopeful that he would play at Lord's ground next year when the national team visits England.
September 6, 2013
SAINT PETERSBURG: World leaders at the G20 summit on Friday failed to bridge their bitter divisions over US plans for military action against the Syrian regime, with Washington signaling that it has given up on securing Russia's support at the UN on the crisis.
September 6, 2013
NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar today exuded confidence over reinclusion of wrestling in the Olympic movement and said the sport would come out stronger after the IOC's Executive Board backs it in their meeting in Buenos Aires on September 8.
