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| January 29, 2010 | |
Republic Day celebrations come to an end Reuters
Beating the Retreat ceremony, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations, was held in New Delhi on Friday with 35 bands from the three services playing solemn military tunes.
Life jostles for life in quake ravaged Haiti Reuters
Vast quantities of aid are flowing into Haiti from all over the world, and its people are grateful for the desperately needed assistance.
Bengaluru flies a kite on Republic Day KPN Photos
Bengaluru flies a kite on Republic Day.
Australians are biggest sinners of the world Reuters
"The country that gave the world The Body, Sylvania Waters and Les Patterson has been ranked first overall in a study of the seven deadly sins.
Reclusive, but all pervasive
As Salinger passed away early Friday, Indian authors remember their first tryst with his celebrated book The Catcher in the Rye. These authors travelled down memory lane to the time when they first read The Catcher and what Salinger meant to them.
Author JD Salinger passes away
Best selling American author Jerome David 'JD' Salinger has died in New Hampshire where he lived for more than fifty years after stepping back from spotlight to live in quiet seclusion. He was 91. The author died of natural causes on Wednesday, according to a statement provided by his family to the American media.
Dr Poonam Alaigh gets cabinet post in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie named Dr Poonam Alaigh, director of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, as the commissioner of the state Health and Senior Services Department, a cabinet post.
Why all eyes were on Li Keqiang at Davos Reuters
At Davos on Thursday, all eyes were on China's vice-premier Li Keqiang, tipped to become the next Chinese prime minister.
Govt glorified Rajiv, but ignored Shastri?
There seems to a disparity in expenditure on advertisements for remembering national icons, with the government spending nearly triple the amount for glorifying Rajiv Gandhi in two months than what it did for Lal Bahadur Shastri in 10 years.
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| January 28, 2010 | |
'Our administration has had some political setbacks' Reuters
Excerpts from Obama's first State of the Union Address on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday.
17-yr-old survives 15 days under Haiti rubble Reuters
French rescuers who found Darlene Etienne, 17, said it was a miracle that she had survived for more than two weeks trapped in the debris. She was shocked and dehydrated but happy to be free, they added.
After 30 years, Bangladesh hangs Mujib's killers Reuters
Bangladesh on Thursday hanged the five ex-Army officers, convicted for assassinating the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, almost three decades after he was killed in a military coup.
US to sell 145 155mm towed Howitzers to India
"The howitzers will assist the Indian army to develop and enhance standardisation and to improve interoperability with US Soldiers and Marines who use the M777 as their primary means of indirect fire," the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement to the Congress.
70 nations converge to resolve Afghanistan crisis Reuters
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown underlined the need to turn the tide in the fight against insurgency in Afghanistan as he opened a crucial conference of major world powers on Thursday in a bid to end the grinding conflict in the restive country.
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| January 27, 2010 | |
Rajapaksa: The man with a Midas touch Reuters
Mahinda Rajapaksa is proving to be a man with a Midas touch.
What is true Joy?
Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, which is run by Mahendra Mehta and his wife Asha, brings hope.
Rajapaksa wins Prez poll; Fonseka rejects outcome Reuters
The Sri Lankan army on Wednesday surrounded the Colombo hotel occupied by former army chief General Sarath Fonseka, who is the main opponent of President Mahinda Rajapakse in the presidential poll, counting for which began on Tuesday night.Heavily armed Lankan troops were deployed around the building following information that army deserters were among the 400 people present inside the lake-front luxury hotel in central Colombo.
Now, man hits Israel's Chief Justice with shoe Reuters
An unidentified man on Wednesday hurled a pair of shoes at Israel's Supreme Court president during a proceeding that hit between the eyes and knocked her off the chair.
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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.
India, China border personnel meet to mark Republic Day Reuters
It was a scene of bonhomie as the border personnel of India and China met to mark the Republic Day in Chushul belt along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, putting behind the tension over recent incursions by the People's Liberation Army in the area.
Sant Chatwal 'grateful' to India for Padma honour Snapsindia
Elated for being selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards by the Indian government, noted hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal on Tuesday said it was the recognition of his services in working towards strengthening of Indo-US relationship for the past several decades.
New Delhi turns into fortress for Republic Day Umar Ganie
192 companies (over 15,000) police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed on the parade route. This is apart from the resources available with New Delhi and Central Delhi police districts. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the parade route while Metro services have been curtailed.
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| January 23, 2010 | |
Haiti: 'There are bodies inside trucks, and they just go and dump it' Reuters
"It's a nightmare over here," says Eddy Handal. "There's no electricity, no water. Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing! Absolutely nothing."Handal is the honourary consul to India in Haiti, and he has been in touch with his superior, Ambassador Mitra Vashist in Havana in Cuba, the 140 Indian personnel making up the Formed Police Unit, and the Missionaries of Charities there."The situation is very critical. food is not being properly distributed," says Handal.
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| January 21, 2010 | |
Camels in Saudi: Food, friend and transport Reuters
Saudi Arabia has thrown a lifeline to thousands of wild camels.
The dancing star who has no legs Courtesy: Kamlesh Patel
Kamlesh Patel conquered paralysis in both legs to become a well known performer.
PM Dr Singh honours India's bravest kids Reuters
"A country's future depends on its children. Hence, it is our duty to ensure that there is no stone unturned in their care," Singh said after giving away bravery awards to 21 children in New Delhi.
Telangana stir spills over to the cricket field SnapsIndia
In the first incident of its kind, about 100 pro-Telangana agitators stormed the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad and disrupted the Deccan Twenty 20 match between Andhra and Hyderabad cricket teams on Thursday.
India tests laser guided bombs successfully
"Two flight trials were conducted at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, to test the effectiveness of the guidance and control systems of the LGBs," a Defence Ministry release said in New Delhi.
US is not going to take over Haiti, says Obama Reuters
United States President Barack Obama on Thursday said that the US cannot ignore the trouble in Haiti, but ruled out taking over the quake-devastated Caribbean nation.
Nigeria: Over 300 killed in communal clashes Reuters
The Nigerian city of Jos almost turned to a ghost town as residents fled to seek refuge in churches, mosques and military barracks on Wednesday, even as Muslim-Christian clashes spread to new regions leaving more than 300 dead in three days of communal-violence.
Americans are angry, I am frustrated: Obama Reuters
A day after completing a year in the White House, President Barack Obama feels that he has neglected his direct connect with the American people who he says are 'angry and frustrated'.
Mamata faces Left ire for skipping Basu's funeral
>"By not attending (the funeral) and justifying her absence, she has insulted the people of Bengal who turned out in lakhs. Now they will have to decide," he told media persons when asked to comment on the Railway minister's absence at the funeral on Tuesday.
Osama rejoiced when Bush became President
'My father was so happy. This is the kind of president he needs -- one who will attack and spend money and break the country. I am sure my father wanted McCain more than President Barack Obama. McCain has the same mentality as Bush. My father would be disappointed because Obama got the position,' Omar told the Rolling Stone magazine.
US Congress panel scolds White House gatecrashers Reuters
The Salahi couple, Tareq and Michaele, infuriated United States lawmakers as they refused to answer any of their questions and invoked their right to remain silent in their forced appearance before a Congressional committee. The celebrity-hounding couple from Virginia was subpoenaed by the House Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday and was questioned on the circumstances of their attending the White House State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 24.
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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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