BJP on Wednesday sought to paint a dismal picture of UPA-II holding it responsible for the economic gloom and failure to give the country leadership while accusing it of diminishing the role of the Prime Minister. On the fourth anniversary of UPA-II, BJP
Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote on Tuesday night after supporters sidestepped a controversy over th
Mr. Modi, who intends to play a ‘larger role’ at the national level, has been working behind the scenes in the last few weeks to position his favourites in crucial posts in the revamped organisation. Ahead of the BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting, Gujar
India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Navy’s latest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the Goa coast. The missile performed the high-level ‘C’ manoeuvre in the pre-determined flight path
Amid outcry over Ponzi schemes causing huge losses to common people, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said there are regulatory gaps and efforts are being made to frame a new law to oversee financial sector. “The present arrangements have a num
Prashant, one of the prime suspects in the IPL spot-fixing case, has told investigators of the Crime Branch CID that IPL was not a money-spinning venture for bookies. Having indulged in betting since 1997, the bookie, who has a sizeable number of punters a
Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has been discharged from the hospital roughly two weeks after he sustained serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift at a campaign event. A spokesman for his party, Naeemul Haq, said Mr. Khan left the
Andy Murray has bowed to the inevitable and withdrawn from the French Open, with the world number two unable to play due to the recent aggravation of a longstanding back injury. The late Tuesday decision, which the Scot hinted at last week in Rome when he
CSK made it to the final of IPL-VI with a 48-run win over Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photos: S. Subramanium
"I have done no wrong. I have always played cricket in the spirit of the game. " Pace bowler S. Sreesanth says he is innocent and that he has never indulged in spot-fixing. In a statement, released through senior advocate Rebecca John, the cricketer sai
The appointment of Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma as the next CAG creates a conflict of interest as he will sit in judgment on his accountability in military procurements made during his tenure Union Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma has been a
Nine uninterrupted years in office cannot be made light of. After all, the last government to reach this milestone bowed out of power 36 years ago. Besides, history has held that feat to be dubious because Indira Gandhi, whose first stint lasted 11 years,
The rupee on Wednesday recovered marginally by 6 paise to 55.35 against dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on fresh selling of the US currency by exporters. Strengthening of the euro against the dollar in overseas market and a higher opening in the
The BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday rose by nearly 91 points in early trade on selective buying by funds in IT, banking and metal stocks amid positive global cues. The 30-share barometer gained 90.93 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 20,202.54 points. The in
Opening economy vital to lift people from poverty: Nancy Powell More reforms are needed for India to return to the near 10 per cent growth, and lift people out of poverty, according to U.S. ambassador Nancy Powell. “If India is to grow again, support fo
India is poised to play a critical role in protecting and maintaining peace and stability in Central Asia in the backdrop of developments in Afghanistan and India's strategic partnership with Afghanistan’s neighbours like Uzbekistan is of critical importa
Photographer Sarvesh’s story of empowerment and her photographs of women, their lives and their work stand tall among articles on ‘Interrogating Women’s Leadership and Empowerment’ in the latest India International Centre quarterly journal.The colourful ce
It is admissions time and there is never one answer to a question about the best college or course for a student. The Hindu Education Plus Career Fair 2013, to be held on Friday and Saturday at Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam, will attempt to address
They keep a separate budget to fund academic , sports requirements of players/athletes Colleges, aided or self-financing, are going beyond the Government quota to admit students who excel in sports. Most of them do not stop with merely giving admissions
New facility on Anna Univ website to help students avoid agents In about a week, students, who have applied for engineering courses in Anna University, will get an approximate idea of the colleges and courses they can opt for, based on their marks. Th
The Southern Naval Command’s Maritime Museum, located at Fort Kochi, hosts a variety of exhibits tracing the origin and evolution of the Indian Navy from the heyday of the East India Company. Photos: K.K. Mustafah
