New Delhi | 3 days ago
Literati recalls times with grand old man of Indian writing
New Delhi, Aug 17 - He is a man of all seasons, one who still enjoys an occasional peg, a plate of piping hot kebabs and stimulating social dos. At 95, writer-columnist Khushwant Singh still means many things to many people.He has touched the lives of many with his wit, honesty, intelligence and flair for the gab and words. For former minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor, Khushwan ... read more

New Delhi | 19 days ago
It's official - Tharoor a divorcee
New Delhi, Aug 1 - It's official now. Former minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor has divorced his Canadian wife, Christa Giles.The parliament record of the Thiruvananthapuram MP, which till last week had Christa Tharoor's name against a column to indicate marital status, mentions his status as divorcee now. The development comes amidst reports that Tharoor is planning to marry hi ... read more

New Delhi | 1 month ago
Rail link in Ethiopia contrasts proactive China with languid India
New Delhi, July 6 - On the rooftop of Africa, the development of Ethiopia's rail network is demonstrating the different working models of India and China - as both of them are scrambling to get lucrative contracts in the continent.As India waited for Ethiopia to come with a specific request for help, the Chinese moved in quickly and offered cash upfront for a crucial but decrepit rail link from la ... read more

New Delhi | 2 months ago
No one can doubt my integrity, says Srinivasan
New Delhi, May 26 - Replying to the virtual charge sheet served on him by suspended Indian Premier League - chief Lalit Modi, Indian cricket board secretary N.Srinivasan said Wednesday that his inetgrity is tight, and slammed Modi for conducting the affairs of the board in public.Speaking to IANS from Chennai, Srinivasan said: 'Mr.Modi has a habit of conducting the affairs of board in public. He i ... read more

New Delhi | 2 months ago
Modi's stunning charges against Manohar, Srinivasan
New Delhi, May 25 - Lalit Modi, the suspended chairman of the Indian Premier League -, Tuesday came up with startling discolsures of serious misuse of power by Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar and secretary N. Srinivasan, pointing out their culpability in a number of decisions, which he alleged were illegal and fradulent.Modi asked Manohar and Srinivasan to recuse themselves from al ... read more

New Delhi | 3 months ago
I will always be voice for Africa: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, May 13 - Saying he will continue to be a 'voice for Africa' in India and vice versa, former minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor has said Africa will continue to be his agenda even though he is no longer in the government.'I am always going to be a voice for Africa,' Tharoor, MP, told IANS, adding he would always offer his 'advice and guidance in dealing with the 53-na ... read more

Thiruvananthapuram | 3 months ago
IPL Kochi owners meet Kerala chief minister
Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 - The owners of the newly-acquired Indian Premier League - Kochi franchise Wednesday called on Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan to seek the government's support in their efforts to build and organise the team.Rendezvous Sports World in March won the franchise for the Kochi IPL team for a record price of Rs.1,500 crore. After his meeting with the team owners, Achu ... read more

New Delhi | 3 months ago
Jairam's Beijing remarks 'not at all appropriate': Congress
New Delhi, May 10 - Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh's remarks in China, critical of the home ministry, were 'not at all appropriate' and should have under no circumstances been made on 'foreign soil', the Congress said Monday.'Congress wants to make it clear that commenting on departments that are not in a minister's domain is not at all appropriate. It should not be done under any ... read more

New Delhi | 3 months ago
PM rebukes Jairam Ramesh over home ministry remarks
New Delhi, May 10 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday spoke to Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and asked him not to comment on the functioning of other ministries, a reference to the minister's critical remarks in Beijing against the home ministry.Manmohan Singh conveyed his displeasure to Ramesh and told him to avoid commenting on the working of other ministries in public, sources in the Pr ... read more

Chennai | 3 months ago
Jaya demands Raja's dismissal over 2G spectrum row
Chennai, April 28 - Leader of opposition in Tamil Nadu and AIADMK General Secretary J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday demanded dismissal of Communications Minister A. Raja over the controversial allocation of 2G telecom spectrum.She also favoured bringing back a Central Bureau of Investigation - officer who was transferred while he was investigating the spectrum allotment case. In a statement here Wednesd ... read more