India

People Pay Candlelight Tribute to AMRI Fire Victims (PHOTOS)

Thousands of people led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday night paid candlelight tribute to the victims of AMRI Hospital fire accident that claimed 93 lives.

Dec 13, 2011

India Gold Expected to Fall Due to Weak Equity Markets

Gold futures, which hit their lowest level in a week, are likely to extend losses following weak equity markets, while silver is likely to extend losses by more than 2 percent following the yellow metal.

Dec 12, 2011

2G Scam: CBI Files Chargesheet Against Essar and Loop Executives

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed fraud and criminal conspiracy charges against five executives at Essar Group and Loop Telecom in connection the 2G spectrum scam.

Dec 12, 2011

Superstar Rajinikanth Turns 62

Indian actor Rajinikanth is celebrating his 62 birthday on Monday.

Dec 12, 2011

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue: DMK Begins Fast to Draw Centre's Attention

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leaders Monday began a day-long fast in different parts of the state to draw the Centre's attention towards the controversial Mullaperiyar Dam issue.

Dec 12, 2011

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today (Dec 12, 2011)

The Reserve Bank of India Monday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 52.4238 rupees and the euro at 69.9405 rupees.

Dec 12, 2011

'Bigg Boss' Contestant Mahek Chahal Says She 'Won Many Hearts'

Mahek Chahal who was evicted on Sunday from the house of Indian TV reality show Bigg Boss- 5 said that she won many hearts.

Dec 12, 2011

BSE Sensex Falls Following Dip in Industrial Output

The BSE Sensex extended losses to 0.7 percent on Monday after government data showed the industrial output in October contracted 5.1 percent, a much sharper-than-expected drop.

Dec 12, 2011

Movie Review: Ricky vs Bahl

"Ladies vs Ricky Bahl" is a film about today's women who never sits back and weeps but seek vengeance or at least get even with their offender. Ranveer Singh and Anuska Sharma's pair in the film is awesome. It reminds me of their first film "Band Baaja Baaraat,"

Dec 11, 2011

2011 Year-Ender: Odd and Funny Pictures from India

Before we welcome a happy new year 2012, let's have a look back at those past days; the odd, daring and funny things we did in the year.

Dec 11, 2011

Anna Hazare Holds One-Day Token Fast at Jantar Mantar

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has started his daylong token fast at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, Sunday, demanding a stronger Lokpal bill.

Dec 11, 2011

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao Name Their Son Azad

Bollywood celebrity couple Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao has named their newly born baby boy Azad Rao Khan, which means 'free' or 'liberated.'

Dec 10, 2011

Anna Hazare to Fast for Strong Lokpal Bill

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare reached New Delhi Saturday afternoon and will commence his daylong hunger strike to demand for a strong Lokpal Bill Sunday.

Dec 10, 2011

SBS Holdings Acquires 80 Percent Stake of Atlas Logistics

SBS Holdings, a Japan-based corporate group, has acquired 80 percent equity stake of Atlas Logistics, a Bangalore-based company.

Dec 10, 2011

Longest Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight

The longest total lunar eclipse that will last for 52 minutes will take place Saturday night, giving Indians a chance to witness the celestial phenomenon.

Dec 10, 2011