Sheela Bhatt And George Joseph

Stories by Sheela Bhatt And George Joseph

Hindu-American Tulsi wins Democratic primary in Hawaii

Hindu-American Tulsi wins Democratic primary in Hawaii

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2012

Gabbard is set to create history becoming the first Hindu ever to be elected to the US Congress in November, as there is virtually little opposition to her in a predominantly Democratic district.

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2012

Five Indian youth were killed after a deadly accident at the junction of I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, on Friday. The accident happened around 1 am, a release from the Telugu Association of North America said.

Hyundai drives car tyre imports in June quarter

Hyundai drives car tyre imports in June quarter

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2012

The import of car tyres surged in April-June as compared to the same period last year, but those of truck and bus tyres fell.

Rahul unlikely to join govt; Chidambaram to become FM

Rahul unlikely to join govt; Chidambaram to become FM

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2012

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has more or less finalised the plan to tweak the Union Cabinet before Parliament opens on August 8. Three ministers will be shifted to the new portfolios. Home Minister P Chidambaram, as expected, will become the finance minister. He succeeds Pranab Mukherjee who has become President of India. He is impatiently waiting for the announcement to be made within 'three to four days'. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Modi's taint will remain: Editor who interviewed him

Modi's taint will remain: Editor who interviewed him

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2012

If Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi wanted to launch a new image or change his brand through his interview to me he will not be successful, Nai Duniya editor Shahid Siddiqui tells Sheela Bhatt

Panel approves new global food safety measures

Panel approves new global food safety measures

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2012

Codex Commission agrees on better standards on many food items exported by India, such as nuts, spices and seafood

India 2012: Swearing-in of a President, swearing at him

India 2012: Swearing-in of a President, swearing at him

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2012

Metres away from the pomp and regalia of Parliament's Central Hall, at the time the 13th President of the republic was being sworn-in, a bunch of battle-weary protestors were girding up to take on the might of the Indian State, reports Sheela Bhatt

Rajesh Khanna: The Death of Romance

Rajesh Khanna: The Death of Romance

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2012

Rajesh Khanna's demise marks the passing a gentler, more romantic era. For today's generation, bred on cinematic blood, gore and violence, it sounds a warning bell, says Sheela Bhatt.

Rajesh Khanna: The Death of Romance

Rajesh Khanna: The Death of Romance

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2012

Rajesh Khanna's demise marks the passing a gentler, more romantic era. For today's generation, bred on cinematic blood, gore and violence, it sounds a warning bell, says Sheela Bhatt.

Special: How Congress used Mayawati to checkmate Mamata

Special: How Congress used Mayawati to checkmate Mamata

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2012

Mamata Banerjee changed her stand on the presidential election because the Congress and Pranab Mukheree, at different levels, worked hard to make her understand that the 'Vote for Pranab' is a win-win situation, reports Sheela Bhatt

Congress uses Mayawati to checkmate Mamata

Congress uses Mayawati to checkmate Mamata

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2012

After cameo comment, Khurshid says it with mangoes

After cameo comment, Khurshid says it with mangoes

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2012

At Law Minister Salman Khurshid's party, there was a lavish spread of sweet mangoes and spicy gossip. Sheela Bhatt shares some notes from the soiree

Mulayam openly lobbies to influence 2G auction

Mulayam openly lobbies to influence 2G auction

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2012

Not only the variety of corporate interests are putting the pressure on every little detail regarding the 2G auction process, but even Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is lobbying for it openly, reports Sheela Bhatt.

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2012

"I hate to call it the God particle," says Bihar-born Professor Vivek Sharma, one of the first people to know about the existence of the Higgs Boson, which scientists say is key to understanding the universe in an interview to George Joseph

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

The Indian link in the Higgs Boson discovery

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2012

"I hate to call it the God particle," says Bihar-born Professor Vivek Sharma, one of the first people to know about the existence of the Higgs Boson, which scientists say is key to understanding the universe in an interview to George Joseph

Krishna invokes 4C plan for Indian envoys in Central Asia

Krishna invokes 4C plan for Indian envoys in Central Asia

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2012

Commerce, Connectivity, Consular and Community -- External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has urged Indian ambassadors in Central Asia to find ways to explore the massive potential that the strategically-important region offers. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, who travelled to Tajikistan with the foreign minister, reports.

India-Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan, counter-terrorism

India-Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan, counter-terrorism

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2012

Afghanistan was the focus of the high-level talks held between India and Tajikistan, says Sheela Bhatt.

Krishna heads for strategic mission to Tajikistan

Krishna heads for strategic mission to Tajikistan

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2012

Krishna's official visit to Dushnabe is being seen as part of attempts by New Delhi to re-engage the strategically-located Central Asian country, which shares borders with Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.

Why Nitish's anti-Modi move is a political masterstroke

Why Nitish's anti-Modi move is a political masterstroke

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2012

Nitish Kumar's sneak attack on Narendra Modi is an attempt to wean away the Muslim vote from his state political rival Lalu Yadav as also a move to project himself as a PM candidate if the situation turns out favourable after the 2014 general election, says Sheela Bhatt.