India-US economic ties to grow stronger: Indian envoy
Washington (IANS) Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has expressed her “firm view” that India-US economic relationship would only become stronger over time despite concerns of businesses…
UN Women’s chief quits
United Nations (IANS) UN Women’s chief Michelle Bachelet has decided to step down, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement issued here. “Michelle Bachelet…
Mamata on mission to save fair-price medicine shops
Kolkata (IANS) “If you don’t cooperate with patients, we won’t tolerate that. We will cancel your licence,” the stern warning from West Bengal Chief Minister…
Himachal to review poor families’ list next month
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government will review the list of BPL (below poverty line) families in the state next month so that those left-out are…
Controversial UPSC notification put on hold
New Delhi (IANS) The government Friday put on hold a controversial notification making proficiency in English a requirement for aspirants of the Indian Administrative Service…
India may tilt against Sri Lanka at Geneva
New Delhi (IANS) Despite Sri Lanka’s hopes, India is likely to back the US-sponsored resolution at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva against…
Tahiliani takes inspiration from fakirs, paints ramp with bold colours
New Delhi (IANS) Saffron-clad sadhus at the just concluded Mahakumbh inspired Tarun Tahiliani’s new collection Kumbhback. The designer brought bold splashes of colours on the…
Cancellations hit Kashmir tourism
Srinagar (IANS) The prevailing law and order situation has dealt a serious blow to tourism in Kashmir as hoteliers, travel agents and houseboat owners say…
Hero to heroin: It’s a k/o for Vijender
Chandigarh (IANS) Till a week ago, international boxer Vijender Singh was seen in his native state of Haryana as a sports star, a youth icon…
Classic Hindi melodies make a comeback
New Delhi(IANS) Enter a dance club here and chances are you’d find youngsters gyrating to the sensual “Dhak dhak karne laga” and the peppy “Naino…