July 8, 2012
New Delhi – Pratibha Patil took her maiden Metro ride here Sunday, becoming the first president to do so. She described the city's lifeline as a proud symbol of the "tremendous progress" that India has made in the last decade.
July 8, 2012
Despite opposition from India, China and Russia, the UN Human Rights Council passed its first resolution on Internet freedom, to support individuals’ rights online. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised the move, claiming that “the free flow of news and information is under threat” around the world.
July 8, 2012
New Delhi, July 8 — Time magazine has termed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh an "underachiever", flaying him for not acting decisively when the country's economy was slowing.
The magazine features the Indian prime minister on the cover of its Asia edition dated July 16, 2012.
July 8, 2012
Police in Pakistan have found large number of ancient Buddhist sculptures that were planned to be shipped outside the country and sold to international buyers. The items were likely illegally excavated from archaeological sites in Pakistan's northwest.
July 7, 2012
Thousands of rent-controlled tenants in Mumbai paying $20 a month, and often less, are being turned into millionaires by developers tearing down crumbling colonial mansions to build luxury towers for the rich.
July 7, 2012
NEW DELHI, July 7 -- Virender Sehwag's penchant for plain speaking is rather well known but his comments on skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has all signs it could open up old wounds at the start of a new season.
July 7, 2012
The prominent politico-religious group in Kashmir- Jamaat-e-Islami has asked the tourists visiting Kashmir valley to follow a dress code.
They are warned be away from Skimpy, Skinny clothes while visiting Kashmir valley. The Jamat also warned tourists of an angry reaction if they didn’t not agree to do so.
July 7, 2012
While Vidya Balan enthralled the audience with her live performance for Dirty Picture and Ranbir Kapoor for RockStar now the Dusky Beauty Chitrangda Singh who is taking their shoes.
Upcoming Shirish Kunder movie Joker Starring Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi SInha, Shreya Talpade and Misha Lamba would have an Item number “Kaafiraana” and she would take the stage live for the promotions.
July 6, 2012
Austin, Texas – With a report released by the Pew Research Center just two weeks ago detailing the growth of the diverse Asian community, it is no wonder that this segment of society is beginning to flex itself in the political arena as well.
July 6, 2012
Kolkata, July 6 — Challenging union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday shot off an angry letter to him describing as "incorrect" the figures provided by him on the number of deaths in inter-party clashes in the state.
