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.
February 7, 2013
Agartala — Manik Sarkar, who has been the Tripura chief minister for 15 years and is leading the CPI-M in upcoming elections, is perhaps India's poorest chief minister.
Tripura CM Manik for PM Race in 2014
February 7, 2013
Washington — The US government has decided to initiate dispute settlement consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging India's discrimination against US solar equipment, said Trade Representative Ron Kirk in a statement.
Kirk Wednesday claimed India's national solar program required solar energy producers to use Indian-manufactured solar cells and modules, which in fact put foreign solar products at a disadvantaged position, reported Xinhua.
February 7, 2013
India is concerned about Pakistan's decision to transfer management of a strategically located deep-sea port to China. Beijing funded the Pakistani project, financed a port in Sri Lanka and has been approached to help build a similar facility in Bangladesh.
February 6, 2013
Indian and Chinese tourists to Australia have tripled in the past decade. Indian visits went from 45,000 to 160,000.
February 6, 2013
India’s Defense minister claimed India was “passing through difficult days” as he opened the country’s massive air show. Western suppliers who are attending the air show are hoping for lucrative deals, while the Chinese delegation are making an appearance for the first time.
