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EU-India Summit expected by end of 2015
The next summit between the European Union and India is expected to be held by the end of this year, probably in November, after a gap of nearly three years, according to EU and Indian officials.
Manjeev Singh Puri , Ambassador of India…
Sexual Harassment, Rape Allegations rock Greenpeace NGO
Environment rights NGO Greenpeace India could be in for more trouble as an ex-staffer has gone public with allegations of rape and sexual harassment by her colleagues.
The organisation’s inaction against the perpetrators has spurred more…
Kashmir killings trigger Panic among Ex-Militants
By Sheikh Qayoom: Panic stricken former militants and sympathizers of separatists have started migrating out of Kashmir's Sopore town following the killings of former militants and active supporters of separatists by unidentified gunmen.…
What made Twitter look beyond 140 characters?
What could have made Twitter grow beyond being just a micro-blogging, social media site and relent on its strict 140-character limit - at least for direct messaging services? Come July twitteratis can send direct messages on the platform as…
7 Interesting Facts about former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi
*** Lalit Modi is the Chairman of Modi Enterprises, a USD $5 billion business empire, which was founded by his grandfather, Gujar Mal Modi, who also founded the town of Modinagar.
*** Lalit Modi was the pioneer of Indian Premier League…
Chandigarh India’s ‘Happiest City’, Delhi ‘Happiest Metro’
Chandigarh is India's 'Happiest City' while Delhi is the country's 'Happiest Metro', a study commissioned by multinational electronics company LG has found. Happiness is the most important aspect of life for people across the country,…
Indo-Myanmar Operation – A Message to Pakistan?
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS): Even as voices emerged that the Indian Army operation against terrorists on the Myanmar side of the border contained a hidden message to Pakistan, experts said on Wednesday the scenario may not be the same on the…
Maggi Impact: Other Noodle Brands, Pasta will also be tested
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): After ordering the recall of Maggi noodles, the food safety watchdog on Monday said it will not only test the samples of other instant noodle brands, including the imported ones, but also extend such checks to…
The Maggi way of life: The Story of India’s Favourite Noodles
New Delhi/Noida, June 6 (IANS): For Ramesh Nayak, 26, living got tougher after Maggi noodles were banned in Delhi. His cart in south Delhi selling Maggi noodles was his only earning until a week ago, when the local distributors stopped…
Modi’s Bangladesh Visit: 20 Pacts on Table, Trade to get Boost
Agartala/Guwahati, June 5 (IANS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Dhaka from Saturday is likely to see the signing of 20 agreements besides talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on boosting trade,…