Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

A 29-year-old California-based Indian-origin woman techie, who travelled to Mexico to celebrate her birthday, was one of the two foreign tourists killed in a shootout between two drug gangs in the......

Obama says he's underdog for 2012 presidential polls

United States President Barack Obama has said that he is the underdog in the 2012 presidential elections, even as his job approval among liberals tied its all-time low in a recent poll.......

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Pakistan has too much at stake to allow even an iota of rapprochement between India and the Taliban, asserts Vivek Gumaste. IMAGE: Former mujahideen support Afghan forces in their fight against......

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

'It is nobody's contention that uncomfortable questions regarding national security should not be raised. But that is a topic for another day and another time when the immediate threat has faded,'......

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

The top seven India-based outsourcing companies in the US received fewer H-1B visas in 2016 as compared to 2015, and as a group their numbers dropped 37 per cent, according to a new report. The......

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Infosys on Friday said it is in discussion with clients for a contingency plan to ensure business continuity in the event of the US immigration reforms bill becoming a law. A major part of......

Copycats come under Amul fire

A well-known tag will help the brand crack down on those riding on its nameThere is little that one does not know about Amul. Its co-operative traditions, mass appeal and of course, the punchy......

Sensex ends in red, Nifty at new closing high; bank stocks shine

The 30-share Sensex lost 12 points to end at 29,559 and the 50-share Nifty climbed 4 points to close at 8,914. Markets came off their record highs and the benchmark Sensex ended its eight day......