India

RBI Fixes Reference Rate for Dollar, Euro

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Friday fixed the reference rate for the U.S. dollar at 51.9830 rupees and the euro at 69.1243 rupees.

Nov 28, 2011

Anna Hazare to Hold Protest at Jantar Mantar on Dec. 11

In a bid to pressure on the Parliamentary standing committee, the anti- corruption crusader Anna Hazare has decided to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Dec. 11.

Nov 28, 2011

India and Bulgaria Sign Pact on Health and Medicines

India and Bulgaria signed a Memorandum of Understanding Monday covering health care and medicines, to help usher in a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

Nov 28, 2011

High Court Grants Bail to Sukhram

Delhi High Court has granted bail to former Telecom minister Sukhram, who was sentenced to a five-year imprisonment for taking a bribe of 300,000 rupees.

Nov 28, 2011

Brazilian Director Oscar Maron Filho Dies at India Film Festival

Oscar Maron Filho, 54, an acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker, died while addressing an Open Forum at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, on Sunday afternoon.

Nov 28, 2011

Katrina Kaif and Other 'Most Dangerous' Indian Celebrities [PHOTOS]

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has topped the "Most Dangerous Indian Celebrity" list released by Internet security company McAfee India.

Nov 27, 2011

Kareena Kapoor Voted Sexiest Woman in South Asia

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has emerged as the sexiest women in South Asia in a poll.

Nov 27, 2011

Yuvraj Singh Battling 'Non-Malignant Tumor'

Many may be wondering why Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is not included in the upcoming ODI against West Indies. The reason is that he is battling a "non-malignant tumor" in his left lung.

Nov 27, 2011

India-WI Final Test Ends in Dramatic Draw

India and West Indies played out a thrilling draw in the final Test of the three match series between the two nations. The hosts needed to score 243 to win the game and claim a series whitewash. However, they could only manage 242 for the loss of 9 wickets, before the close of play

Nov 26, 2011

Movie Review: 'Desi Boyz' Lacks Punch

How did the NRI youth withstand the 2008-09 recession and what all strange jobs some them were forced to do? You will get an answer in debutant director Rohit Dhawan's film "Desi Boyz."

Nov 26, 2011

300 Million Indians Suffer From Osteoporosis, Says Study

A recent study report by Vandana Luthra's Care Clinic (VLCC), has claimed that about 300 million people in India suffer from osteoporosis and it is speculates that in the next decade as much as 50% of the Indian population will be victim to this condition.

Nov 26, 2011

Mumbai Fire: More Than 280 Shops Gutted

A large fire broke out, near Crawford market area in Mumbai, early on Saturday morning. Approximately 280 shops were destroyed.

Nov 26, 2011

FDI Issue Rocks Parliament

The Parliament was Friday adjourned till Monday afternoon after Opposition parties and United Progressive Alliance government's chief ally Trinamool Congress created an uproar over the government's decision to allow 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Nov 25, 2011

J Dey Killing: Woman Journalist Arrested

A senior journalist of English daily Asian Age was arrested Friday for her alleged role in the killing of crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey in June, said police.

Nov 25, 2011

Media Should Show Interest in Tennis: Jaidip Mukherjee

Indian tennis legend Jaidip Mukherjee says it's unfair to give all the interest in cricket.

Nov 25, 2011