Cherry blossom heralds spring in Kashmir
Srinagar: Like a typical Kashmiri, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has not missed noticing the first blossom of spring after one of Kashmir Valley’s most…
Peace dividend – Record tourists in Kashmir
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora Monday said 2011 had been a historical year for the state in terms of arrival…
Army chief’s graft stinker forces Antony to order CBI probe
New Delhi: Army chief General V.K. Singh Monday kicked up a major row, claiming in a televised interview that he was left “dumbfounded” after…
Chandigarh to remain Haryana capital : Hooda
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today asserted that Chandigarh is part of his state and would remain its capital. Interacting with the…
Himachal tells court, no pay commission for now
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh does not want to constitute an independent pay commission to fix pay scales of its government employees, and is following Punjab…
Global firms vie to grab Bangalore biz whizkids
Bangalore : Global technology, consulting and finance firms vied to grab the best of the breed from the reputed Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B)…
Government has failed to protect whistleblowers: Hazare
New Delhi : The government has failed in protecting people who are fighting against corruption in the country, said activist Anna Hazare Sunday ahead…
Cycling to work? Growing movement to tackle mobility crisis
New Delhi : Cycling to work may soon become a reality in Delhi, and not just for the poor. With pollution and shrinking roadspace,…
Is government serious about saving the Ganga?
New Delhi : The Ganga, deified by Hindus and intrinsic to its literature and lore while providing water to over 40 percent of India’s…
Odisha talks halted as Maoists seize legislator
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi : Talks to secure the release of two Italians abducted 10 days ago by Maoists in Odisha were suspended Saturday after the…