May 27, 2012
Amid persisting global uncertainties, Finance Minister Pranab Mukerjee said India's domestic demand, high savings rate and regulatory mechanisms make it a resilient economy.
He, however, emphasised upon the need for increased coordination among countries to realise collective gains in the face of global economic woes.
May 27, 2012
A near-record number of climbers reached the summit of Everest as the season ended Saturday without a repeat of last week's deadly accidents, which had raised fears of overcrowding on the world's highest peak.
May 26, 2012
Geologists say Jesus, as described in the New Testament, was most likely crucified on Friday, April 3, in the year 33.
An 1849 Currier & Ives lithograph shows the tumult surrounding Jesus' crucifixion. Geologists say the historical event may have taken place April 3 in the year 33, based on an analysis of seismic records.
May 26, 2012
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee is leading a procession in the city on Saturday evening to pressurize the UPA government at the Centre to roll back the recent petrol price hike.
While her intentions may have been to seek relief for the common man, the same haven’t gone down well with coalition partner Congress in the state.
May 26, 2012
Victoria's Secret is wll known for helping 'boost' the assets of cash-rich women around the world, with its bust-enhancing bras.
Workers produce Victoria's Secret bras at the Intimate Fashions factory in Kanchipuram district, 30 km (18 miles) south of India's southern city of Chennai
May 26, 2012
The son of slain Pakistan leader Benazir Bhutto said Thursday that ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf "murdered my mother," as he vowed to play a bigger political role in his homeland "in any way I can."
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of slain Pakistan leader Benazir Bhutto
May 26, 2012
A day after a special court here dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in the alleged illegal assets case, YSR Congress Party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy will be questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday.
May 26, 2012
An Indian Dalit (formerly untouchable) woman, who once attempted suicide to escape discrimination, poverty and physical abuse, becomes the CEO of a multi-million dollar company.
The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan in Mumbai captures Kalpana Saroj's journey - a symbol of the Dalit struggle to mark their arrival at the top.
May 25, 2012
CANNES, France — There’s definitely an Indian vibe at Cannes this year - something Sonam Kapoor is proud of. The Indian actress, and daughter of star Anil Kapoor, has been enjoying the French film festival for several days.
May 25, 2012
Within minutes of oil firms hiking petrol prices by upto Rs 7.50 per litre, UPA’s biggest ally Mamata Banerjee said the price increase was unacceptable. “We cannot accept the petrol price hike,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
