NEW DELHI: A strong and resurgent India is celebrating its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday. This year’s parade will highlight the nation’s achievements in various fields alongwith the military prowess, scintillating display of air power as also country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
A teacher in India got the shock of his life when he checked his bank account online and found 490 billion rupees (9.8 billion dollars). Parijat Saha could not believe his eyes when a check at an ATM confirmed his billionaire status, on paper at least.
The rupee was quoting at 44.8001 against the US dollar seven months ago, and has depreciated 18.28% since then. A falling rupee is not the best news for us, but it definitely is for exporters and NRI investors who will receive more rupee funds on conversion. Given the current scenario, NRIs have some good investment options to park their surplus funds.
Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. climbed to its highest in four weeks, leading a surge in shares of Indian vendors after the government yesterday formally removed the limit on foreign investment in single-brand retail.
KUALA LUMPUR: India may be more famous for the Taj Mahal, its religious ceremonies, Bollywood films and one of the highest economic growth rates in recent years. But more than all these, India has had positive worldwide impact through its large supplies of low-cost, good quality generic medicines. Millions of lives have been saved or prolonged by this.
Jaipur: Fulfilling the long-standing demand of its diaspora, India on Sunday said it would allow Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote and participate in the election process.
NEW DELHI: In a move that could benefit overseas Indian workers particularly those who are in the Gulf countries, the government on Wednesday cleared a proposal for setting up of a Pension and Life Insurance Fund (PLIF) for them in the Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries.
NEW DELHI: The new year may be a year of low-cost computing in India. Sales bookings for the world’s cheapest tablet, Aakash, have soared to 14 lakh units just two weeks after it was put up for sale online for Rs 2,500 a piece.
NEW DELHI: Given the size of our population, one would have thought Indians get enough sex. But that still doesn’t stop us searching for more. Data collected by Google through its search engine shows that in 2011, seven Indian cities featured in the list of top 10 cities worldwide where the “sex” query was particularly popular.
NEW DELHI: NRI doctors are a step closer to be able to practice or teach medicine in India. The Cabinet on Tuesday cleared the National Council of Human Resources in Health (NCHRH) Bill that allows doctors who hold the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) status to work in India. They can also join medical college as faculty.
CHENNAI: Chennai-born Lux Ananthraman has created iTwin, a pair of identical USB drives that share data exclusively between them over any connection. The procedure is insert the USB drive you are carrying in any computer and you can access all your files securely and without the need for any third-party software. For iTwin, all you need is internet access. And it costs just about Rs 5,000 ($99).
An Indian policewoman who led a controversial campaign against couples displaying affection in public places has been suspended for harassment. Alka Pandey and her team raided parks and handed out instant punishment, forcing the boys to do sit-ups, in Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh state.
If you haven’t heard “Kolaveri Di”, you are supposed to be out of sync with the world. The Tamil song with nonsense lyrics that came out just ten days ago has already notched up up 9,020,014 hits on YouTube and its fan following includes the young and the old, the commoner and the celebrity.
India’s Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car that has struggled to find buyers since its 2009 launch, has been given a revamp to boost its appeal, its manufacturer said Monday.
In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old teenager and her mother’s paramour were arrested for blackmailing and circulating obscene pictures of her 15-year-old friend, who had informed the accused about her mother’s illicit relationship.
India’s rupee, Asia’s worst performing currency this year, could be bound for “uncharted waters,” analysts say, as fears about eurozone debt and a slowing economy pump demand for the dollar.
If it was Pamela Anderson who raised the mercury levels in reality show Bigg Boss 4, this season Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone is set to add fuel to the controversial show by making an entry on Saturday.
Mumbai: The date is November 16, 2011 and on this day a baby was born. No, this is no ordinary baby but the baby of the world’s most beautiful woman – Aishwarya Rai. Months of anticipation and anxiety surrounding the new arrival in the Bachchan family finally came to a happy conclusion when Aishwarya Rai delivered a healthy girl at the Seven Hills Hospital here.
NEW DELHI: Eager to preserve their language, Keralites have eagerly responded to Wikipedia’s request for submissions in their native language Malayalam.
NEW DELHI – India aims to launch fourth-generation (4G) mobile services next year that will allow users to watch high-definition video and download content at a much faster rate, a minister said.
NOIDA: The Noida regional government is ramping up security arrangements for the upcoming Indian Grand Prix. From roping in ex-commandos, to deploying ATS and SWAT personnel as well as bomb disposal squad, the Noida authorities are doing everything to make the event a much bigger success than the Commonwealth Games in terms of security.
This festive season brought bumper delight for India’s Sushil Kumar. Sushil becomes the first participant in the TV game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’(KBC) to hit the jackpot.
NEW DELHI: Kuljeet Kaur’s baby was due on November 7 and she and her husband Ranjot Singh were hoping to reach Calgary in Canada before she would need medical attention. However, as their Air India flight was cruising over Kazakhstan on Saturday morning, Kaur went into labour and delivered a baby girl aboard the plane.
In order to minimise the scarcity of aviation professionals in the country, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has given the go ahead for establishing a National Aviation University in Kerala. The state government of Kerala has identified the location and the final details are being completed. The proposal has been submitted to the Union Human Resource Department ministry and the PMO for approval.
Mumbai: Yet another nail in cricket’s coffin as three Pakistan players, one agent and one journalist take centrestage in London, where a trial is on to establish corruption charges and conspiracy to cheat. The game has changed forever as the new lingo shows. Hemal Ashar brings you the new A to Z of cricket
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