
New Zealand becoming popular with Indian students
MUMBAI: New Zealand has emerged as a popular destination for Indian students, the country’s high commissioner to India has said. There was an increase of 83 percent in the number of student visas issued to Indians between January and July this year, compared to the same period last year,... read more »

BJP demands white paper on Mamata Banerjee’s Singapore trip
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday demanded that the West Bengal government should publish a white paper about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s trip to Singapore to attract investments. “We demand publication of a white paper by the state government on Mamata Banerjee’s... read more »

I’m torn between billiards and snooker: Pankaj Advani
MUMBAI: Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani said he is torn between his two loves, billiards and snooker, and is yet to decide whether to play in the Indian Open or the World Billiards. The Indian Open will be played between October 1317 in Mumbai with the World Billiards Championship commencing just... read more »

MS Dhoni, Misbah comparison unfair: Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik, the former Pakistan captain, said that it was absolutely unfair to make any comparisons between the captaincy of Misbah-ul-Haq and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Shoaib Malik was asked what he thought about the pressure being exerted by critics and some former players to replace Misbah in... read more »

Recipe: Saffron rice & salan
A traditional Awadhi dish dug out from the secret kitchens of AwadhPreparation time: 30minsCooking time: 3o minutesServes:4Ingredients1kg chicken breast1 litre milk1tsp saffron4tsp... read more »

Are you dating a ‘bitch’?
If you’re in the hands of such a beast, you may already suspect it. But here’s the definitive list that might prove that she’s a bitch once and for all.She’ll tease... read more »

When not to exercise
There are certain times when you shouldn’t be exercising at all, when you can safely stop training and don’t have to blame yourself for being lazyWe are so busy trying to keep... read more »

Bharti Airtel crosses 300 million customers milestone
India’s largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has crossed 300 million customers mark across its mobile, fixed line, DSL and DTH services. Bharti Airtel, which began... read more »

Gold, silver extend losses on global cues, sluggish demand
Gold remained under pressure for the second straight day and declined by Rs 100 to Rs 28,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on weak cues from global markets and subdued demand from... read more »