India

Gold Demand in India and China Falls in Q1, Says World Gold Council

Gold demand in major consumers China and India fell in the first quarter from the previous year's record levels, the World Gold Council said on Tuesday, though a drop in sales from bullion-backed investment funds kept overall demand steady.

May 20, 2014

Modi's Victory to Trigger Big Shares Sale, IPO May have to Wait

Narendra Modi's landslide election win is set to trigger billions of dollars in share sales by Indian companies riding market optimism, but big-ticket IPOs may have to wait until the new leader proves he can deliver on promised reforms.

May 20, 2014

Delhi Based Pollster Accurately Predicted Modi's Overwhelming Victory, Credits Sample Quality Counts

While most exit polls forecast that Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi would become the next prime minister, only one little-known outlier accurately predicted the scale of his overwhelming election victory.

May 20, 2014

Congress Rejects Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's Resignation Offer, Leaders to Revamp Party

Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul on Monday offered to step down as leaders of the Congress party after it suffered its worst ever election defeat, but in a bid to snuff out dissent against the country's leading political dynasty, party bosses declined.

May 20, 2014

U.S. Hopes to Expand Naval Cooperation with India under Modi Government

The United States hopes to be able to expand naval cooperation with India once a new government is in place in New Delhi, the chief of U.S. naval operations said on Monday.

May 20, 2014

IPL 2014 Results: Kings XI Punjab Seal Playoff Spot with Win over Beleaguered Delhi Daredevils

The Kings XI Punjab juggernaut rolled along nicely, picking up a nerve-wracking four-wicket win over the Delhi Daredevils to become the first team in IPL 2014 to seal a playoff spot.

May 19, 2014

Read Open Letter to Fans as Ryan Giggs Announces Retirement after Glittering Manchester United Career

Ryan Giggs will not be seen wearing that famous red shirt again after the Welshman announced his retirement as a player following an unbelievable club career with Manchester United.

May 19, 2014

Louis Van Gaal Promises to Make History after Manchester United Confirm Dutchman's Appointment

Manchester United appointed Louis Van Gaal as the new manager, with the Dutchman vowing to bring glory back to the club.

May 19, 2014

Should Minorities Fear Modi? 6 Things PM-Elect Can do to Calm Opposing Forces

The victory for the Hindu nationalist group and their prime ministerial candidate might be a breath of fresh air for some but it is bound to raise a few eyebrows among minorities, who are apprehensive of how things will turn out for them.

May 19, 2014

Modi to be Elected NDA Coalition Leader on Tuesday; Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to Attend Meet

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh has invited two leaders from Andhra Pradesh - TDP president Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena founder Pawan Kalyan - to Tuesday's meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Delhi.

May 19, 2014

Michael Hussey Back with a Bang and That Unbelievable Catch from Kieron Pollard: RR vs MI Highlights

Watch Kieron Pollard's catch -- RR vs MI Highlights. The Mumbai Indians picked up a win when nothing else would do as the Rajasthan Royals stumbled and fumbled while chasing down a sizeable total in their IPL 2014 game in Ahmedabad.

May 19, 2014

IPL 2014 Results: Pollard Pulls off a Stunner as Hussey Leads Mumbai Indians to Easy Win over Royals

Kieron Pollard's stunning catch higlighted an easy win for the Mumbai Indians against the Rajasthan Royals as Michael Hussey finally struck form in IPL 2014.

May 19, 2014

186 Indian Members of Parliament Have Criminal Cases Including Murder and Rape

The 16th Lok Sabha election seems to have brought in the highest number of leaders with criminal records to the Indian Parliament.

May 19, 2014

IPL 2014 Match 45 Live: Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab Live Streaming Information

Watch IPL 2014 -- DD vs KXIP Live Streaming Information. With the Chennai Super Kings slipping up on Sunday, the Kings XI Punjab will look to take a firm grip on top spot when they travel to the Feroz Shah Kotla to take on bottom side Delhi Daredevils.

May 19, 2014

Cannes Film Festival 2014: Sonam Kapoor, Freida Pinto Steal the Show [PHOTOS]

Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor created her magic at the 67th Cannes Film Festival red carpet in France on Sunday. The actress looked splendid in black Elie Saab couture gown when she walked the red carpet for the screening of "The Homesman" at the film festival.

May 19, 2014