Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

A 34-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip this week, according to the community members. IMAGE: Master Sgt (res) Gil Daniels.......

NSA invoked against 2 in Ramcharitmanas copies burning case

The stringent National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked against two people lodged in jail for allegedly burning photocopies of extracts from the Ramcharitmanas, officials said on Monday. IMAGE:......

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday said it has named 10 people, including Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, in an FIR after an OBC group burnt copies of extracts from the Ramcharitmanas.......

Hanuman Chalisa row: MP-MLA couple may be released on Thursday

More than a week after they were arrested in an alleged case of sedition, Amravati member of Parliament Navneet Rana and her husband and MLA Ravi Rana were granted bail by a court in Mumbai on......

V.I.P, Samsonite to foray into handbags for women

The Rs 1,500-crore (Rs 15 billion) ladies handbag market will see some major action this year, with luggage makers V.I.P and Samsonite contemplating entry soon. Dilip Piramal, chairman of the......

Verdict on Google plea will affect ad agencies

Advertising agencies were among the first services to be targeted when the service tax was introduced in 1994. After initial hiccups, such as questioning the constitutional validity of the levy,......

Fringe benefit tax is here to stay

There can be no doubt that fringe benefit tax is here to stay, and for a long time. Circular No 8/2005 put to rest any lingering doubts industry may have had about second thoughts on this levy.......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches. IMAGE: The Israeli delegation's......

Indian boxers reign

India got its act together late in the championship but that was still good enough for them to grab top honours in the Goa International Boxing Championship, organised by Goa Amateur Boxing......

Indian boxers charge into finals

The four-team 31-member Indian contingent did well to have a boxer in each of the 11 weight categories in the Goa International Boxing Championships, organised by Goa Amateur Boxing Association, at......