November 12, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
US lawmakers at the third annual Congressional Diwali celebration held in the magnificent Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill
November 11, 2015
New Delhi: A team of scientists have identified the year of birth of the Himalayas, which happened because of the collision of the India and Eurasian plates, after discovering the first oceanic micro plate in the Indian Ocean.
A file photo of the way to the Everest Base camp, above Pheriche valley, Nepal, in the Himalayas. Photo: AP
November 11, 2015
Abu Dhabi – Pakistan's veteran batsman Younis Khan has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket, saying the first day-night game against England here today will be his last match.
Younis Khan salutes the crowd after his final ODI innings © AFP
November 10, 2015
India have a good chance to win medals in both men's doubles and mixed doubles events in next year's Rio Olympics, feels former tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi.
Mahesh Bhupathi praised Sania Mirza's stupendous display in the current year. (Source: Express File)
November 10, 2015
NEW DELHI: In order to give a boost to the flagging investment environment and bring in more foreign investments in the country, the government is bringing in more measures to further liberalize 15 major Sectors of the Economy.
According a release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, these measures will encompass the following:
November 10, 2015
MUMBAI, INDIA – While all the focus was on the code dealing with conflicts of interest and N Srinivasan’s position as India’s representative in the International Cricket Council, there was a hint of good news emerging for cricket fans with the chances of India playing Pakistan in December receiving a serious shot in the arm.
November 10, 2015
NEW DELHI -- Making online registration mandatory, the Army has asked aspiring candidates to apply online at least 60 days before the commencement of the recruitment rally.
Spokesperson of Defence Service Welfare Punjab on Monday said online registration process on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in is mandatory for all candidates.
November 9, 2015
BIHAR, INDIA – The mandate in Bihar is against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will impact national politics, RJD leader Lalu Prasad said on Monday.
November 9, 2015
An ancient ocean of magma once existed on top of Earth's core, new experiments suggest.
As far back as 4.5 billion years ago, a dense magma ocean may have formed at the top of Earth's core.
This research could help explain puzzling findings seen deep within the Earth, researchers said.
November 9, 2015
Samina Baig, the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest, on October 4, 2015, in Claremont, Calif. Baig is also the first female to scale the seven highest peaks on all continents.
