September 26, 2012
WASHINGTON: To enhance its nuclear capability, Pakistan is developing non-strategic nuclear weapons, and thus joining the ranks of countries like the US and Russia, a leading American think-tank has said.
India, however, not listed among five of the nine-nuclear weapons powered countries that has or is developing non-strategic nuclear weapons said Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project, and Dr Robert S Norris, senior fellow for Nuclear Policy, in a new edition of Nuclear Notebook.
September 26, 2012
WASHINGTON: Perhaps it's those high-profile state visits; or maybe those White House events to celebrate Diwali and Guru Nanak anniversary. More likely, it's the familiar immigrant predisposition for the Democratic Party.
September 25, 2012
By Geeta Goindi
WASHINGTON – In a heart-wrenching testimony on Capitol Hill, a young Sikh boy asked the most powerful lawmakers in the world to make the attack on his mother, a victim of the shootings at the Sikh Gurudwara in Wisconsin, a hate crime.
September 25, 2012
The newly released Apple iPhone 5 has hit the record with highest number of sales in the market. Manufacturing of the units are made much faster than before in order to meet the demand of increasing buyers. Pre-ordered devices are being shipped on a quick base.
iPhone 5 Problems
September 25, 2012
Johannesburg - Sections of the Indian community here is doing what it can do to keep alive Hindi in a country where most Indians count English as their first language.
September 25, 2012
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today resigned amid allegations of irregularities in granting administrative approvals for projects involving several crore of rupees during his decade-long tenure as irrigation minister and said he was ready to face a CBI probe.
September 25, 2012
Abu Dhabi will make certain changes to its economic strategy, which is expected to grow by 3.9 per cent in 2012 against a much higher target set in its plan, in light of ground realities.
"The fundamentals of Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, of course, are still there, because we are talking about the diversification of the economy and seeks more contribution of the non-oil sector to GDP," Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi Undersecretary Mohammed Omar Abdullah told reporters in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
September 25, 2012
A Pakistani minister who offered $100,00 to anyone who would kill the maker of the anti-Islam has criticized by the country's government. A government spokesman said that the bounty reflected the minister's personal views.
September 25, 2012
A 96-year-old woman from Chandigarh is set to run in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon this month. Mann Kaur recently received gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters at the World Masters Athletic Championship in Sacramento.
The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon will see a 96-year-old participant, Mann Kaur, who will be the oldest runner in the event.
September 24, 2012
Film: "Fire In Babylon"; Cast: Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards, Michael Holding; Director: Stevan Riley; Rating: ****
New cricket documentary Fire In Babylon
