Lashkar is one of the largest powerful organisations in Pakistan. It receives a fair amount of international financial assistance, says Stewart Bell, a Canadian journalist who has visited the terrorist group's camps in Pakistan.
With India's exports getting dented in the troubled US and European markets, the government on Monday said it is working on a fiscal package for exporters and reviewing the target of $200 billion for this fiscal.
Corruption is an endemic part of the system, so why should Satyam be subject to higher ethical standards by auditors, bankers, etc. than some other company?
'People had said it will explode and everyone will die. Nothing of that sort has happened.' 'Our government has done a splendid job so far.'
'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'
"Less than 10 per cent of all publicly announced job cuts at European banks since 2002 are due to offshoring. Internal restructuring accounts for the lion's share," according to a latest research report by German banking giant Deutsche Bank.
Motivational speaker and former Indian Coast Guard officer Kulpreet Yadav explains why India's youngsters don't have it easy.
What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
High performance supercar will be assembled in Caparo's upcoming Chennai plant, small car in two years.
He's very gracious when all is well, like when he is winning. But he's prone to jump in fright when someone stands up to him.
'We have had 27 years of liberalisation and in the same period Korea and Japan and China transformed themselves forever,' says Aakar Patel.
Nikhil Laxman, in Colombo, analyses 15th SAARC summit's opening day
"The biggest challenge before us is that the 21st century belongs to Asia. But do we have this sentiment, I think that is the biggest challenge," he said.
Premji said the talent shortage makes a mockery of the claim that India is stealing jobs from the West.
'In India, we are very far away from the per capita incomes of the West. And so the need to support many more people with much more money will come sooner in India than in other nations,' says Aakar Patel.
Diwali falling on Friday is making the job even tougher for these companies as employees are looking forward to a three-day holiday after clubbing the weekend. Companies with obligations to their clients in countries like the US and Europe, where Diwali is not celebrated and it would be a working day on Friday, are offering their employees perks like double-salary, extra allowances, free food and parties at night.
While many fabled universities in Europe have curtailed their Sanskrit programme, the language is celebrated at Berkeley year after year with enthusiasm.
In spite of FM's assurance, experts feel that US recession will have definite repercussions on the Indian economy. But it will continue to enjoy a positive run.
It is essentially a Christmas 'Made in India' that the western world is celebrating this year!
It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere, she said.
If I could be born again, and I had a head for big numbers, I'd like to be an investment banker in New York. Look at what I would do for a living, says T N Ninan.
The Russian currency depreciated by 24 per cent in the past month to trade at 56.54 to the dollar at present, a sharp recovery after hitting a low of 68 in early December.
As the world celebrated Halloween on Monday, our favourite tennis stars and footballers didn't want to be left behind in all the celebrations.
The Chinese state media on Tuesday labelled India as a spoiled, smug, self-centered, self-righteous nation after Beijing faced massive criticism for blocking New Delhi's bid for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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'Some family members are from north India, some from the southern land and some from West Bengal.'
India's projected GDP in 2030 was $10,133 bn, behind America's $32,996 bn and China at the top with a projected GDP of $34,338 bn
The international community must focus not only on recipient states but on supplier states as well, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said.
Adding oomph to an ageing brand?. When the first wrinkles appear, the search for the fountain of youth must begin!
With more and more overseas patients coming to India for treatment, the country is fast becoming a favourable destination for high quality healthcare, which is made available at affordable rates.\n\n
Be it doormats, toiletries or beachwear, the moment these products have sketches of Indian idols, they become a rage in western markets.
'The Hindu quest for political power in terms of a Hindu identity can pose a problem for tolerance, as the alignment of religion with power often does.'
'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'
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