November 17, 2012
Thackeray, who was in a critical condition for the last several days and kept an entire state on tenterhooks, died of cardiac arrest.
Mumbai: Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray who was in a critical condition last night, today passed away after a prolonged illness.
November 17, 2012
Ahmadabad – Barring Virat Kohli, the rest of the India top order had fallen trying to play flamboyant strokes. It was a wicket where unless the batsman made a mistake, it was difficult to dislodge him. It would have given hope to the Englishmen that ultimately Cheteshwar Pujara too would do something silly and meet the same fate.
November 16, 2012
State media said Wednesday the measure aims to promote goodwill and bilateral relationships. Human rights campaigners said the list of released prisoners did not include any political dissidents.
November 15, 2012
Police in Mumbai stepped up security on Thursday to prevent any unrest as Hindu right-wing politician Bal Thackeray was reported to be in critical condition at his home in the city. Huge crowds of supporters gathered overnight outside the residence of Thackeray who founded the Shiv Sena and is widely accused of stoking ethnic and religious violence.
November 15, 2012
WASHINGTON: Talking tough over the fiscal cliff showdown, US President Barack Obama has told the opposition Republicans that he was open to compromises to avert a financial crisis but would not budge on the issue of levying higher taxes for the wealthy.
November 15, 2012
Former World Cup winner wants youngsters to contribute more
New Delhi: Former India captain Kapil Dev on Wednesday advised Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men not to depend too much on Sachin Tendulkar and asked the youngsters to shoulder responsibility during the four-Test series against England starting in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
November 15, 2012
Washington: US President Barack Obama has invited at least three Indian-Americans, including PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, as part of his wider consultations with leaders from business, labor, civic community and Congress on the current economic crisis.
November 15, 2012
Defense spending in Asia has doubled over the past decade due to increase in defense budgets for countries such as India, China and Japan. India’s expenditures have increased to $37 billion, the third highest in the region.
November 14, 2012
There is a mindset that is looking to malign Indian cricket, the BCCI, and looking to poke fun and ridicule.
One of the reasons why the Australian team has been able to conquer the sub-continent is the way its members have tried to understand the culture of the countries they visit.
November 14, 2012
During her recent visit to New Delhi, Aung San Suu Kyi warned India to not be over optimistic about political changes in Myanmar. She also expressed her sadness at India’s decision to support the country’s former junta who kept her under house arrest for 15 years.
Myanmar Opposition Leader: Aung San Suu Kyi
