Kejriwal, cabinet to take oath Saturday in history-making event
New Delhi – The stage is set for a new and exciting chapter in India’s political history to unfold here as Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who stunned everyone with his party’s electoral success, will take oath as Delhi’s seventh chief minister along with six... read more »
Sensex closes 119 points up, IT stocks gain
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday’s trade 119 points or 0.56 percent up, on positive global cues and buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The 30-scrip S&P Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 21,114.49 points,... read more »
Was shaken to core by 2002 riots: Narendra Modi
New Delhi – A day after an Ahmedabad court dismissed a plea in a case relating to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, the state’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday said he was “shaken to core” by the sectarian clashes. Modi, in a blog published Friday, called the post-Godhra... read more »
Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka
World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January 5. The 28-year-old, who is visiting the city for the sixth consecutive year to vie for the crown at the 19th... read more »
Over 800 Nepalis benefit from Indian scholarships
Kathmandu – More than 800 students from Nepal have benefited from short-term professional training courses in India, officials said here Thursday. This was announced by the Indian... read more »
Thailand election body urges delay in polls amid clash
Thailand’s election commission on Thursday urged the government to delay the upcoming polls as clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters killed a police officer and... read more »
Bitcoin operators shut shops in India amid RBI warning
A number of bitcoin operators in India have begun suspending their business following RBI’s warning against use of such virtual currencies due to potential money laundering and cyber... read more »
Air India gets CCEA nod for sale of 5 Boeing aircraft to Etihad
New Delhi – Air India can now go ahead with the sale of its five long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft to Etihad Airways, with the government giving its nod to the deal Thursday. The proposal... read more »
Tips for winter haircare!
New Delhi – Your hair is the only part of your body which receives a harsh beating in winters. Here are tips to maintain your tresses. Leading trichologist, Dr. Apoorva Shah of Richfeel said,... read more »
