Johnlee Varghese

Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Johnlee is a Senior Correspondent for IBT India. He currently writes on politics and global affairs,with special focus on Middle East.

Email : j.varghese@ibtimes.co.in Twitter: @Johnleeabraham

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The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Abducted Schoolgirls Will be Rescued Soon: Nigerian Official

A Nigerian government official has now assured that it is only matter of days before the abductees are rescued.

May 25, 2014

Invitation to Sharif: Beheaded Indian Soldier's Family Feels Betrayed by Modi

The relatives of the Indian soldier, who was allegedly beheaded by Pakistani soldiers, stated they feel betrayed by Modi.

May 25, 2014

'Hindus are Not Anyone's Friends': Pakistan Hardliners Oppose Sharif's India Visit

Nawaz Sharif has braved a torrent of opposition from Pakistan to accept the invitation extended by Narendra Modi.

May 25, 2014

5 Youth Detained in Bangalore for Sending Anti-Modi MMS

The arrest of the youth in Bangalore comes close on the heels of the Goa incident, where a naval engineer faces arrest.

May 25, 2014

The Prodigal Leader Returns: Will Modi Consider Bringing Back Jaswant Singh?

Will Narendra Modi consider bringing back Jaswant Singh, especially since he needs a few experienced leaders in his ministry?

May 23, 2014

Narendra Modi 's selfie with mother has now gone viral.

Prime Minister-Designate Modi Gets ₹101 as Shagun from Mother, Tells Gujarat "See You Soon"

Bidding goodbye to his mother and Gujarat, the next PM of India has only a select few belongings to be brought along to the capital, including his cook.

May 23, 2014

Mossad Behind Congress' Downfall: INC Introspection Looks at Names to Blame

The Congress leaders have given several reasons for its massive defeat in 2014 Lok Sabha election - some as absurd as blaming Mossad.

May 23, 2014

Nigerian Special Forces Locate Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Boko Haram

The Nigerian Special Forces may have located the three main camps of Boko Haram, where the abducted Chibok schoolgirls are reportedly being held captives by the Islamic militant group.

May 22, 2014

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Manmohan Singh in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington (Reuters file)

US President Obama Writes to Manmohan Singh, Praises Outgoing PM's Financial Reforms

For Manmohan Singh, his last tenure as the Prime Minister of India might not have been a glorious one but US President Barack Obama, in a letter to the outgoing Indian PM, appreciated the economic reforms introduced by him.

May 22, 2014

(L-R) Sachin Bansal, Co founder & CEO, Flipkart, Mukesh Bansal, Co founder & CEO, Myntra, Binny Bansal, Co founder & COO,Flipkart at the press conference to announce the deal.

Flipkart Acquires Myntra: ₹2,000 Crore Deal Will Profit Employees

Flipkart's acquisition of Myntra has finally become official, and several employees of the latter - a company worth over ₹2,000 crore - are in a jubilant mood as they are bound to get a good slice from the deal.

May 22, 2014

BJP Calls PMs Twitter Account National Asset, Criticizes Manmohan Singh's Staff

Manmohan Singh's Office Relents, Hands PMO Twitter Account to Narendra Modi along with 1.24 Million Followers

After courting criticism from all sides, outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's office has finally decided to hand over the the PMO Twitter account to PM-designate Narendra Modi along with its 1.24 million followers.

May 22, 2014

Mumbai Pizza outlets delivers pizza using a drone

Robots to Deliver Pizza? Mumbai Outlet Successfully Tests Drone Delivery

Last week, a four-rotor unmanned drone took off from a pizza outlet in the populated Lower Parel area of Mumbai, as part of a test mission to deliver pizza to Worli, which it successfully accomplished.

May 22, 2014

Against All Odds: May be It's Time to Start from Scratch for Kejriwal-Led AAP

AAP has suffered a stinging defeat across the country but does that mean the party can be written off that easily?

May 21, 2014

Smoke from building (Representational Image)

Fire at Shastri Bhavan: Twitter Users Suspect Bid to Destroy Coal Scam Files

A minor fire broke out in the seventh floor of the government building that houses departments such as Coal, Mining and Corporate Affairs.

May 21, 2014

BJP Calls PM's Twitter Account National Asset, Criticizes Manmohan Singh's Staff

Narendra Modi's IT team is at loggerheads with the outgoing PM Manmohan Singh's office over PMO Twitter account.

May 21, 2014

India's new Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi has been welcomed to White House. Why is US to quick to life Modi's Visa Ban?

Bureaucrats Prepare Action Plan Before Modi Takes Over

All department secretaries and joint secretaries of the government are asked to submit a personal report card along with a five year action plan to the PMO office.

May 20, 2014

Seven Top Issues Modi Government will have to Address on Priority Basis

When Narendra Modi holds his first meeting at South Block after being sworn-in as the 15th Prime Minister of India, he will be handed over a list of key issues that he will have address on an urgent basis.

May 20, 2014

Hindu nationalist Modi, the prime ministerial candidate for India's BJP, talks with his mother Heeraben at her residence in Gandhinagar

Should Minorities Fear Modi? 6 Things PM-Elect Can do to Calm Opposing Forces

The victory for the Hindu nationalist group and their prime ministerial candidate might be a breath of fresh air for some but it is bound to raise a few eyebrows among minorities, who are apprehensive of how things will turn out for them.

May 19, 2014

Sonia, Rahul Resigning is Not the Solution; A Strong Opposition is

While taking the higher moral ground is right for Congress and other political parties in the country, it is also time to work towards creating a strong Opposition in the Indian parliament.

May 19, 2014

Criminal Records of MPs in Indian Parliament

186 Indian Members of Parliament Have Criminal Cases Including Murder and Rape

The 16th Lok Sabha election seems to have brought in the highest number of leaders with criminal records to the Indian Parliament.

May 19, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Abducted Schoolgirls Will be Rescued Soon: Nigerian Official

Invitation to Sharif: Beheaded Indian Soldier's Family Feels Betrayed by Modi

'Hindus are Not Anyone's Friends': Pakistan Hardliners Oppose Sharif's India Visit

5 Youth Detained in Bangalore for Sending Anti-Modi MMS

The Prodigal Leader Returns: Will Modi Consider Bringing Back Jaswant Singh?

Prime Minister-Designate Modi Gets ₹101 as Shagun from Mother, Tells Gujarat "See You Soon"

Mossad Behind Congress' Downfall: INC Introspection Looks at Names to Blame

Nigerian Special Forces Locate Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Boko Haram

US President Obama Writes to Manmohan Singh, Praises Outgoing PM's Financial Reforms

Flipkart Acquires Myntra: ₹2,000 Crore Deal Will Profit Employees

Manmohan Singh's Office Relents, Hands PMO Twitter Account to Narendra Modi along with 1.24 Million Followers

Robots to Deliver Pizza? Mumbai Outlet Successfully Tests Drone Delivery

Against All Odds: May be It's Time to Start from Scratch for Kejriwal-Led AAP

Fire at Shastri Bhavan: Twitter Users Suspect Bid to Destroy Coal Scam Files

BJP Calls PM's Twitter Account National Asset, Criticizes Manmohan Singh's Staff

Bureaucrats Prepare Action Plan Before Modi Takes Over

Seven Top Issues Modi Government will have to Address on Priority Basis

Should Minorities Fear Modi? 6 Things PM-Elect Can do to Calm Opposing Forces

Sonia, Rahul Resigning is Not the Solution; A Strong Opposition is

186 Indian Members of Parliament Have Criminal Cases Including Murder and Rape

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'