North-eastern people not ‘second class citizens’: Sangma
Shillong: North-eastern people are not “second class citizens” of India, former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno A Sangma said here Saturday.We are no less than others. How are we second class citizens? We are first class citizens. Many people from the region like MC Mary Kom and others are... read more »
Australian PM Tony Abott welcomes PM Narendra Modi at G20 summit with warm ...
As visiting G20 leaders trooped one by one into their summit venue, it was a warm hug for the host and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Each leader came into the room at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre one at a time, stopped to shake... read more »
14,000 Push-Ups to Raise 25,000 Pounds for Indian Soldier’s Family
LONDON: 20 years ago, Australian army’s Brigadier Bill Sowry, then a Major, was training at the Staff College in India where he became friends with Major Mohit Whig. The two men and their families grew close to each other. Some years later, Major Whig was killed while he was posted in... read more »
Virat Kohli can be the best player in the world, says Adam Gilchrist
ASSUMING the Test captaincy against Australia will prove the making of Virat Kohli but cricket’s fragile fabric is threatened if India liquidates a faltering West Indies board, warns legend Adam Gilchrist. Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Gilchrist is an ardent admirer of Indian skipper MS... read more »
Black money list: Gold trader Chimanlal, ex-Dabur exec, miner Timblo named
The Central government today filed an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court in the black money case disclosing the names of three persons who have stashed away black money in foreign... read more »
Shahi Imam of Delhi Jama Masjid attacked
New Delhi: The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, was attacked by a 32-year-old man who tried to set him ablaze during Sunday evening prayers, police and witnesses said. The... read more »
Man attempts to set Shahi Imam Bukhari on fire at Jama Masjid
An attempt was made Sunday evening to set the Imam of Jama Masjid on fire but his security staff thwarted the attack. A man breached at least 10 rows of praying Muslims to throw kerosene on... read more »
Govt may give fresh affidavit in SC today: Explainer on the black money debate
An informed, mature and realistic debate on black money is too much to ask for in a country where the issue attracts intense, almost emotional public reaction. It does not help when... read more »
Nepal bus crash kills 14
KATHMANDU: An overloaded bus plunged down a hill in central Nepal on Friday, killing at least 14 people including three foreigners, police said. The bus was crowded with tourists and Nepalese... read more »
