February 9, 2013
MUMBAI: The new president of the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), Dr Indira Sharma, has claimed that early marriage is one of the solutions to curb violence against women. Psychiatrists have called her statements "provocative", "disgusting" and equated the IPS with a " khap panchayat".
February 9, 2013
The mansion is located on 14 acres of land near Lahore and is outfitted with a helipad, pools, bombproof walls and vast lawns that can accommodate 10,000 people for election rallies. Political opponents claim the house is proof that the Bhutto dynasty has lost touch with ordinary people.
February 8, 2013
Washington — America's 20 million adult US-born children of Asian and Hispanic immigrants are substantially better off than their parents in household income, college graduation rates and home-ownership levels, according to a new study.
These second generation Americans are also more likely to speak English, have friends outside their racial or ethnic group and view themselves as a "typical American", the Pew Research Centre's Social and Demographic Trends Project found.
February 8, 2013
TIRUPATI/CHENNAI: A thick security blanket has been thrown over this temple town in the wake of reports that some Tamil Nadu-based outfits may create trouble during the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday evening, police said.
February 8, 2013
Mumbai: Last time Shah Rukh Khan was invited to deliver a lecture in the US, it was not without its hiccups. He was detained at the New York airport for a good two hours leading to outrage and furious debates in both countries.
Bollywood Actor: Shahrukh Khan
February 8, 2013
LONDON: This should make a majority of Indians happy.
Vegetarian: a person who does not eat meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese
The risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease has been found to be 32% lower in vegetarians, than people who eat meat and fish.
February 8, 2013
Washington — Noting an "increasing convergence" of Indian and US interests across major global issues, Indian ambassador to the US Nirupama Rao says she sees a "virtually limitless horizon" for the two countries to achieve together.
Indian Ambassador to the US: Nirupama Rao
February 8, 2013
Thursday’s projections show that India’s growth will slow to five percent, making it the worst in a decade. Analysts say the weak outlook could allow inflation to stabilize.
India forecast economic growth to slow to 5 percent for the fiscal year ending in March, the worst performance in a decade for Asia's third-largest economy.
February 7, 2013
Brief Scorecard: India 195 for 4 (Raj 103*) beat Pakistan 192 for 7 (Dar 68*, Abidi 58) by six wickets
Mithali finally managed to score big at the World Cup.
February 7, 2013
The Indian government has failed to prevent rampant sexual abuse of children according to a report issued Thursday by Human Rights Watch. The group called for strict implementation of sexual violence laws and better monitoring of child-care facilities.
