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India chosen as observe at the Arctic Council

In a boost to India's bid for a strong foothold in the resource-rich Arctic region, the Arctic Council on Wednesday expanded to include six new nations, including India, as observer states. The......

'UN mission in Kashmir can be terminated only by UNSC'

As India and Pakistan clashed in the Security Council over relevance of the United Nations observer group at the Line of Control, a spokesperson for UN chief Ban Ki-moon said the force can be......

India, Pakistan bicker over UN force at Kashmir

India and Pakistan got into a verbal exchange at the Security Council on the relevance of the United Nations observer group at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, with India stressing the......

UN unanimously approves Syria observer force

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday voted unanimously on a resolution to send an advanced team of "unarmed" observers to Syria to monitor the implementation of cessation of armed......

Indian observer team for Palestinian elections

India is sending a high-level election observers team for the Palestinian Legislative Council elections, which are being held after a gap of nine years, Palestinian election commission sources said......

Bombay House prepares to fill the C-suites

Unless new members are inducted at jet speed, the strength of Tata Sons board will come down to four in July. When Cyrus Mistry joined Tata Sons in September 2006, he was the 11th board member of......

PM council pegs India's growth rate at 6.4%

Improvement in performance of agriculture and manufacturing sectors is expected to push the economic growth rate to 6.4 per cent in 2013-14 from 5 per cent in the previous fiscal, PM's economic......

Novartis ruling to impact innovation: US biz groups

Business groups in the US have sharply criticised the Supreme Court of India judgment against Swiss drugmaker Novartis in denying patent protection to the company’s anti-cancer drug......

India loses Canada's 'special' treatment

Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced last week his country was removing India from its General Preferential Tariff, or GPT, regime, which offers lower tariff for exports from India to......

Is India facing stagflation? C Rangarajan clears the air

A recent paper on ‘Growth or Austerity: The Policy Dilemma’, co-authored by the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan and secretary Alok Sheel, created......

Bio-mechanic test is a gimmick: Akram

Slamming the observation of an International Cricket Council committee that many great bowlers of the past chucked, Wasim Akramon Saturdaysaid it was aimed at diverting attention from the real......

BCCI orders spot-fixing probe; Rajasthan to file FIR

Rajasthan Royals will file a criminal complaint against its three cricketers arrested for spot-fixing, even as a rattled Board of Control for Cricket in India said it would follow the rulebook......

RR to file FIR against players, BCCI awaits inquiry report

Rajasthan Royals will file a criminal complaint against its three cricketers arrested for spot-fixing even as a rattled BCCI said it would follow the rulebook before handing down......

Bangladesh may drop Pak tour due to security concerns

Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Pakistan next month due to security concerns, despite making a commitment to do so at an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in October. Pakistan Cricket......

Usha, Gopichand in IOA's new advisory panel

The newly-elected executive council of the Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member advisory panel, on Thursday, which will guide the office-bearers on problems faced by athletes. It......

  People speak for observation council

  • QNA
Q. In a scathing observation that underscores d Govts insensitivity to gender issues, d Supreme Court on Friday said the Centre's move 2 equate 36 crore housewives with beggars, prostitutes in the 2001 Census was unfair n wholly uncalled for. Such an equation clearly disrespects the sentiments of every son and daughter in this country who share immense affection with their mothers who are mostly housewives. It appears that those who are doing household duties like cooking, cleaning of utensils, looking after children etc equated wid beggars, prostitutes n prisoners. Comments pl.
:  A. Sumati, Im not a man knowing law thus what I write may or may not be relevant but I want you to read this Document and also Amberdkaer...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/in-a-scathing-observation-that-underscores-d-govts-insensiti//answers/17613539

sumati gayki
Q. will you believe in the report of NTSB ?
Sumati Gayki:  A. These are industry based investigation and ICAO and IATA too accept these/their reports .The newly formed government-industry initiative have its...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/will-you-believe-in-the-report-of-ntsb-/17572294/answers/17149595

anushka desai
Q. why good friday celebrate in the world???
Anushka Desai:  A. Good Friday is the Friday of Holy Week, and commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus.Good Friday is the Friday within Holy Week, and is...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-good-friday-celebrate-in-the-world/17149429/answers/16866466

bankim roy
Q. why hindu boy not doing khatan this medical science prove khatna reduce risk for HIV AIDS and this article also publised in hindustan times and DC hyderabad , and khatna is better for sex ual life for men and women --------..................
Bankim Roy:  A. HIV and AIDS have challenged modern lifestyles, fundamental hygiene practices and gender relations. As a result of the pandemic, U.S. Surgeon...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-hindu-boy-not-doing-khatan-this-medical-science-prove-kh/16849422/answers/8697268

ghazi
Q. Foreign invaders conquered India in the 12th century and ruled us for more than 500 years. This had happened due to the disunity of Indians at that time. Is a similar situation prevailing in the country today with political parties fighting each other and some would not even mind surrendering the country to the enemies for the sake of power. Your views?
Ghazi :  A. I do not want to dwell on the past since it is a well known fact to everybody. I do not fully agree with your view that politicians would sell the...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/foreign-invaders-conquered-india-in-the-12th-century-and-rul/3509961/answers/16837620

  Web results for Observation Council
Will observer status help India?

Will gaining observer status in the Arctic Council help India in its fight against climate change? Indian scientists are aware that the Arctic... ...

http://www.asianage.com/india/will-observer-status-help-india-736
A positive spin to clinical research

Industry is still frustrated by the recent policy changes but there is some hope that saner sense will ultimately prevail. Viveka Roychowdhury... ...

http://pharma.financialexpress.com/latest-updates/2181-a-positive-spin-to-clinical-research
'India has science, business interests in the Arctic'

India's status as an observer at the eight-nation Arctic Council will give it a chance to understand the ice cap's climate, which impacts the... ...

http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a381434.html
Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited achives new landmark in production

Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited has recorded the ever highest production of an iron making plant in Pakistan during the Plant Demonstration Test... ...

http://www.steelguru.com/middle_east_news/Tuwairqi_Steel_Mills_Limited_achives_new_landmark_in_production/313052.html
Dima Hasao results today

Nagaon, May 23: Haflong, the headquarters of Dima Hasao district, remained on tenterhooks on the eve of counting for the May 20 autonomous council... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130524/jsp/northeast/story_16931837.jsp

Top Coverage News


Coverage: The Match-Fixing Episode II - spot-fixing trial

Coverage of the match-fixing episode involving the Pakistan cricket team in England.

Complete coverage of Mumbai blasts

Three blasts rocked Mumbai's crowded Zaveri Bazar, Opera House and Dadar Kabootarkhana areas on...
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