PM awards eminent scientists at Science Congress

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday gave away awards to eminent scientists for their contribution and achievements in the field of Science and Technology at the inaugural function of the......

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

On Wednesday, India confirmed that a pilot of a MiG fighter had been taken prisoner by Pakistan amid attempts of foiling an attack by the neighbouring country. In light of his capture, Rediff.com......

Memories of a Prisoner of War

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One, victorious and safe. Two: wounded. Three: killed in action. And four, a Prisoner of War. The 1971 War: 35 Years On It was my......

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

A week after taking office, Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers have ambitious promises to keep. Rashme Sehgal discusses the challenge that confront the Delhi chief minister. The eyes of 20 million......

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

With an increase in the number of recalls by automobile makers, the government will soon come out with a mandatory recall policy that could levy a penalty, either in the form of a fine or even......

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

Gadkari, who was on a 3-day visit to London, listed the Hinduja family and Sri Prakash Lohia of the Indorama Corporation among the donors. Nitin Gadkari, the Union minister responsible for......

2G scam: CBI grills Loop Telecom CEO

The CBI on Wednesday called Loop Telecom, CEO Sandeep Basu, Chairman of Shyam group Rajiv Mehrotra, former telecom minister A Raja's brother A K Perumal and close aide Sadiq Batcha, for questioning......

Readers wishes to John Wright

Name:Debashis Mitra (HPCL) Message:All Indians will remember you. Happy Birthday. Name:vishal Message:Mr. Wright, thanx 4 setting Indian Cricket right. Happy Birthday. Name:Hari Message:Many Happy......