Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Laxmirani named for Rio Olympics
A three-member Indian women’s archery team comprising Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi and Laxmirani Majhi was named for the Rio Olympics after a series of selection trials in the last three
World Malaria Day – making world malaria free
Today is World Malaria Day. The day is observed every year to create awareness among the people about this vector borne disease. Within the next four years, six nations in
Pak FS Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry to visit India for Heart of Asia meeting
Pakistan Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry will visit India tomorrow to attend the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process, regional conference in New Delhi. The Pak Foreign Office in Islamabad
Dr. Ganesh Rakh waives his fee if a girl is born in his hospital
An Indian doctor is on a unique mission to save the female child – he waives his fee if a girl is born in his hospital. This is reported by
Bollywood welcomes Salman Khan’s acquittal in hit-and-run case
Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s acquittal in the 2002 hit-and-run case has evoked mixed reactions. While some have come forward in support of the verdict, some are calling it as unfortunate.
Honda Cars India to recall 90210 units of Honda City & Mobilio
Japanese auto major Honda will recall over 90,000 units of its sedan City and multi-purpose vehicle Mobilio in India manufactured between December 2013 to July 2015 to replace fuel return
Obama calls up Modi & greets him on Diwali
US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi last night to greet him on Diwali. The two leaders agreed to meet in Turkey on the sidelines of the
India economic growth to surpass China’s in 2015-16
A mid-year update of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects report says India’s economic growth is to surpass China’s in 2015-16. According to the report, Indian GDP is expected
Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Man Booker International Prize
Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for 2015. Laszlo Krasznahorkai was announced the winner at an award ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum
India proposes new scheme offering tax free interest on gold deposit
Government has came out with a draft scheme under which a person or entity can earn interest by depositing the metal with banks. As per the draft guidelines released by