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Norway Custody Row Ends on a Happy Note: NRI Kids Return Home

The long-drawn row over the custody of the Non-resident Indian (NRI) kids in Norway has finally come to an end with the court ruling in favour of the kids' uncle.

Apr 24, 2012

Pranab Mukherjee Clears Foreign Investors' Concerns Over India's Tax Amendments

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee addressing a gathering in Washington on Friday termed concerns of US investors over tax amendments in India as "unfounded".

Apr 21, 2012

A surface-to-surface Agni V missile is launched from the Wheeler Island off the eastern Indian state of Orissa.

China Doesn't See India's Agni-V as Arms Race

India is holding her head high with the successful test fire of Inter-continental Ballistic Missile Agni-V which is capable of reaching deep into Asia and Europe. Many see it as a strategic move by India to strengthen its military keeping in mind China. But surprisingly, China doesn't see India's nuclear test as arms race.

Apr 19, 2012

Mamata Banerjee Among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is among the Time magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World'.

Apr 18, 2012

Warren Buffett Has Prostate Cancer, Curable

Prudent and greatest investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday announced that he has a stage 1 prostate cancer. However he expressed the confident of overcoming the Big C (cancer). Doctors attending to Buffett said that since the cancer was detected at a very early stage the situation may not be that certain. Furthermore they added Buffett faces good odds, even at his age.

Apr 18, 2012

Serious Internal Security Challenges Remain; North-East Still Complex, says Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressed on the challenges the country faces from internal forces at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security on Monday.

Apr 16, 2012

Most Popular Bollywood Debutants In Recent Years (SLIDESHOW)

Many young actors and actresses made their entry into Bollywood in the recent years. Some of the newcomers made a bang with their debut flicks and some disappeared without any notice. However, the changing trends is welcoming one that shows Bollywood is opens to all.

Apr 12, 2012

Manmohan-Zardari Meeting 'Fruitful'; PM Raises Saeed Issue

Terrorism topped the one-to-one discussion between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in New Delhi on Sunday.

Apr 8, 2012

Manmohan, Zardari To Hold Covert Diplomatic Discussion

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will land in New Delhi Sunday accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik and a 40-member delegation. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is also expected to be part of the delegation.

Apr 7, 2012

Bamboo Bicycle Launched In Manipur

Manipur has launched bicycles made of bamboo to promote the most healthy and environmental friendly mode of transport.

Apr 6, 2012

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Facebook Under Pressure to Get into e-commerce?

World's largest social networking site Facebook, which races towards a $5 billion initial public offering, could be pressurized to get into e-commerce in the future to earn more revenue.

Apr 5, 2012

PM, President, Vice President Greet Indians on Ram Navami

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, President Pratibha Patil and Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansarui have greeted the citizens of India on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, which marks the birth of Lord Rama.

Apr 1, 2012

BSE Sensex Expected to Rise by 26 Percent This Year

The BSE Sensex is likely to rise this year in spite of concerns over the government's finances and political stability. A poll conducted by Reuters indicated that BSE Sensex might gain 26 percent this year, hoping on interest rate cuts to bolster growth.

Mar 30, 2012

Analysts Say Big 4 Could Cut Rates In April Due to Lower Funding Costs

Lower funding costs would allow the big four to cut interest rates on loans in April, while still protecting their profits, analysts said on Friday.