August 9, 2012
LONDON — India's five-time world boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom had to settle for bronze after losing Wednesday's Olympic women's flyweight semi-final -- then apologised for not bringing home gold.
"Magnificent Mary", 29, went down 11-6 to Britain's Nicola Adams, the world silver medallist.
August 9, 2012
A popular occasion among the South Asian Diaspora, Guru Purnima, an ancient custom of honoring teachers and spiritual mentors, has gained traction in the nation’s capital
By Sam Prasad Jillella - Special to MyDosti.Com
August 8, 2012
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was ordered on Wednesday to appear before the Supreme Court this month over his failure to comply with orders to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
August 8, 2012
Nearly 30,000 Indian youth are to benefit from a plan approved by President Barack Obama which allows 1.5 million unauthorized immigrants the chance to stay on in the US for another two years.
August 8, 2012
Hamid Ansari was re-elected as the vice president of Indian on Tuesday. Ansari received maximum votes when the rival Jaswant Singh of the NDA lost with 250 votes.
August 8, 2012
It was the morning of August 6th, 2012 and the last 24 hours have been nothing less than a roller coaster-a day for which I cannot find a fitting label. The day preceding this moment has been filled with an array of emotions both terrible and amazing.
August 7, 2012
Scorecard: India 155 for 3 (Kohli 68, Raina 34*, Eranga 2-30) beat Sri Lanka 116 (Mathews 31, Dinda 4-19, Irfan 3-27) by 39 runs
Irfan Pathan picked up three wickets in Sri Lanka's chase to help India win by 39 runs in Pallekele
August 7, 2012
Western clothing may be ever more conspicuous in Indian cities but traditional clothing remains integral to a woman's wardrobe. There is a reflection of renewed pride in ethnic traditions sauntering down the catwalk in India.
August 7, 2012
A popular new talk show 'Satyamev Jayate' hosted by Bollywood star Aamir Khan is making Indians confront some of the ugly aspects of their society. The show has taken up issues such dowry related deaths, domestic violence and rampant abortions of female fetuses.
A Bollywood megastar is making India confront its dark side.
August 7, 2012
Mary Kom entered the semi-finals in her boxing category, thereby assuring India one more medal in the London Olympics. This will be the first time that two female athletes from India would have medals in the same Olympics.
