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| January 26, 2010 | |
Tharoor hails Indian peacekeepers Lt Col Pronob K Roy
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, a former United Nations under-secretary general, made an unscheduled visit to quake-hit Haiti over the weekend, meeting with the survivors of the calamity, the Indian peacekeepers as well as the Caribbean nation's President, Rene Garcia Preval at his makeshift home.
India celebrates 60th Republic Day PIB
Marching down from the Raisina Hills, the Republic Day parade showcased the country's 'unity in diversity' as well as the armed forces in full battle regalia.
J&K celebrates a peaceful Republic Day Umar Ganie
Republic Day was observed in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday under tight security.
In Anjaar, money overpowers memories Dax Pandhi
Nearly a decade after Kutch faced its worst-ever earthquake, rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt travelled to Anjaar town to assess the public sentiment today about the tragedy that robbed the lives of 183 children.
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| January 20, 2010 | |
Jyoti Basu: Last of the titans Reuters
With the passing of Jyoti Basu, the curtain falls on an era of titans that will never fail to evoke in future generations wonderment tinged with disbelief.
Major fire in Mumbai textile mill, no casualties reported Abhishek Mande
A major fire has been reported at Gulmohar Mill situated on Dadasaheb Phalke Marg in the Dadar area of central Mumbai. At press time no serious casualty has been reported, nor has anyone been trapped in the fire, the Mumbai fire brigade said.
Don't know Marathi? No taxi permit for you in Maharashtra
Amending the taxi permit rules that has given another dimension to migrant politics in the state since new migrants cannot now get taxi permits, the government however clarified that existing taxi drivers, who hold a valid license, would not be affected by the decision.
Pak terror suspect Dr Aafia forced out of US courtroom
During the trial, Assistant US Attorney Jenna M Dabbs told the District Court in Manhattan that Dr Aafia had snatched an army soldier's M-4 assault rifle, which he had placed on the floor of a second-floor office at the Afghan police compound; burst from behind a curtain in the office; and attempted to shoot the assembled agents and soldiers.
Pilots' error led to YSR chopper crash: Probe report
The helicopter crash, which claimed the life of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S R Reddy, was caused by pilots' error who lost the chopper's control and were engrossed for vital six minutes trying to locate a flight manual, the probe report said on Wednesday.
Aus cops ignored attacks on Indian students
Australia's top police officials ignored the frequent attacks on overseas students, mostly Indians, even though Prime Minster Kevin Rudd and other politicians promised prompt action against the culprits, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) query.
Obama pats Rajiv Shah for Haiti efforts Courtesy USAID
As Administrator of the USAID, Shah is the highest-ranking Indian American in any US presidential administration and is leading the massive US efforts in rescue and recovery efforts in Haiti.
Nobel winners Amartya Sen, Venkatraman honoured
British winners of the prestigious Nobel Prize, including Indian-origin biologist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and economist Amartya Sen, were honoured London by Premier Gordon Brown to celebrate their achievements.
Reality check for Obama as Democrats lose bastion Reuters
The Republican victory is a major setback to Democrats who would lose their filibuster majority of 60 in the 100-seat Senate, which was essential for President Barack Obama's ambitious health care reform bill to clear the Congress.
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| January 19, 2010 | |
'Hope we get to see him just once' Reuters and Dipak Chakraborty
Police and volunteers wore a helpless look as a sea of people poured in from every possible corner of the city. Their sole aim was to be a part of Basu's last rites. "Hope we get to see him just once," said a middle-aged man to his friend, adding "The queue just isn't moving"
'Basu was a gentleman to the core' Dipak Chakraborty
Former West Bengal chief minister Siddhartha Shankar Ray reminisces about his long association with the Jyoti Basu.
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| January 18, 2010 | |
Taliban take the battle to Kabul's streets Reuters
At least two militants have been killed and 13 injured as the Taliban launched a wave of attacks on Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Monday. The attack happened as some members of President Hamid Karzai's cabinet were being sworn in.
'Haiti quake toll could touch 2,00,000'
UN chief Ban-Ki moon vowed to stand behind the Haitian people as he visited the quake- devastated country and termed the catastrophe a "tsunami-like disaster". Touring the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Sunday, UN Secretary-General Ban assured the disaster-hit people that "help is already arriving".
The chief guest for this Republic Day Reuters
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, whose rags-to-riches story is cited as case study across the world, will be the chief guest at the 60th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
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| January 17, 2010 | |
'Jyoti Basu's life was a tragedy' Dipak Chakraborty
The man who could have become the prime minister of India, but missed the tryst with dynasty is no more.
Basu, a record setter in many ways Reuters
As a young barrister who embraced Communism, Jyoti Basu showed remarkable pragmatism in a dogmatic party that prevented him from becoming prime minister at the height of coalition politics.
CPI-M patriarch Jyoti Basu passes away Dipak Chakraborty
The 95-year-old Marxist breathed his last at the AMRI Hopsital where he had been admitted on January 1 with a 'moderately severe' pneumonic infection.
'China moving with specific design to control Indus river' Reuters
Army officials in Leh were a part of a meeting convened by the Jammu and Kashmir government that agreed that China was encroaching into the land with "specific design" to grab a particular area to extend its control till Indus river.
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| January 15, 2010 | |
Solar eclipse brings Maha Kumbh to a standstill A Ganesh Nadar and Reuters
Solar eclipse brings Maha Kumbh to a standstill.
Rajiv Shah in charge of US's Haiti relief ops Peter De Souza / White House official photo
Less than a week after he was sworn in as head of the United States Agency for International Development, Dr Rajiv Shah sprang into the national limelight when President Barack Obama designated him as the government's chief disaster coordinator for Haiti.
Longest solar eclipse of the millennium begins Reuters
The stage is set for astronomy lovers to witness the longest solar eclipse of the millennium on Friday, as the sun eclipse in India began around 11 am and is expected to finish around 3:15 pm, with the maximum eclipse to be witnessed at 1:39 pm.
Militants attack police station in Kashmir; 2 killed Reuters
A civilian was injured when militants attacked a police station with a powerful hand grenade in north Kashmir's Sopore town on Friday morning.The grenade exploded near the main entrance after hitting the roof, injuring Mohammad Latief Mirchal. Police guards manning the bunkers around the police station building fired in retaliation. Security forces were searching the area.
Is this what Osama looks like now?
US state department/FBI
With the help of sophisticated digital enhancement techniques, America's Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday published 'aged progressed' mug shot picture of Osama bin Laden and 17 other terrorists wanted by the US.
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| January 14, 2010 | |
Thousands of devotees 'cleanse their souls' Reuters
Braving the winter chill, thousands of devotees on Thursday took a holy dip in the Ganga in Haridwar heralding the start of the three-month-long Maha Kumbh, considered the largest religious congregation that takes place once in 12 years.
'Winters are much more a disaster than floods and earthquakes' Reuters
Adjusting to their dirty and undersized blankets, scores of homeless people squatting under flyovers, pavements and at market sides is a very common sight during these winter months. Many become victims of the harsh weather, while others struggle through the season, which activists call a disaster.
Maha Kumbh begins, thousands take dip in Ganga Reuters
Braving the winter chill, thousands of devotees on Thursday took a holy dip in the Ganga in Haridwar heralding the start of the three-month-long Maha Kumbh, considered the largest religious congregation that takes place once in 12 years.
China attacks US in cyberspace Nir Elias/Reuters
The US, and may be many more countries, is facing a grave cyber risk from an army of Chinese hackers.
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| January 13, 2010 | |
Thousands feared killed in Haiti earthquake Reuters
Thousands were feared killed when a major quake of 7.3-magnitude rocked the Caribbean nation of Haiti and damaged the presidential palace besides other government buildings in the country's capital Port-au-Prince, an incident termed as 'catastrophe of major proportions'.
16 nations, 40 youth, and the Indian connection Rajesh Karkera
The 'Know India Programme' organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs is a three-week orientation trip for Diaspora youth to promote awareness about the different facets of life in India.
The next Dr Norman Borlaug? Courtesy: IFDC
Dr Amit Roy, president and chief executive officer, International Fertilizer Development Center, could very well be the next Dr Norman Borlaug.
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| January 12, 2010 | |
Mumbai's encounter specialists, the story so far
Whether they were part of the crimes they were out to erase or were victims of vendetta, we don't know. What we do know are just numbers. For the record, between 1993 and 2003, in a decade some 600 criminals got wiped off the crime charts.
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| January 11, 2010 | |
Meet India's coolest and sweetest CM Rajesh Karkera
Many of the more than 500 overseas Indians, who attended the dinner party hosted by Dixit were completely floored by her graciousness, humility, elegance, composure and the hospitality.
'Coming to India is like coming home' Reuben N V
The second day of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in New Delhi had an interaction with ministers of Indian origin in different countries. The subject was 'interests and concerns of the Diaspora.'
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| January 08, 2010 | |
'Fonseka becoming Lankan President will be disastrous for India' Reuters
"India would have loved to get more involved in Sri Lanka positively -- helping us to fight terrorism. Now, remember, India suffered a lot in the sense, it lost its leader -- Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by the LTTE. That is something, which India can never forgive nor forget," says Razik Zarook, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's Counsel.
PM inaugurates PBD 2010, reaches out to Diaspora Rajesh Karkera
The text of the Prime Minister's inaugural address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2010.
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| January 07, 2010 | |
20-hour Srinagar encounter ends Reuters
The 20-hour gunfight between militants and security forces came to an end on Thursday when the forces gunned down the two militants holed up in a hotel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
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| January 06, 2010 | |
Terror revisits Srinagar after two years Umar Ganie and Reuters
Terrorists on Wednesday struck at the heart of Srinagar killing a policeman and injuring seven others after taking hostage number of people in a run-down hotel breaking almost two years of lull of militant violence in the city.
A Zulu 5th wedding for Jacob Zuma Reuters
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma got married for the fifth time on Monday to Tobeka Madiba at the village of Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal province.
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| January 04, 2010 | |
Snowfall in Kashmir brings back smiles Umar Ganie
The two-month-long dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir came to an end on Sunday after most parts of the Valley experienced the season's second snowfall.
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| January 01, 2010 | |
World parties for 2010 Reuters
Images of New Year celebrations from across the world.
Celebrating New Year, the Telangana way! SnapsIndia
The students, youth and agitators from different sections of the society, fighting for a separate state of Telangana, welcomed the new year 2010 in a unique way, highlighting the culture and folk art of the region in their night-long vigil and celebrations.
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