Nepal: Prachanda says reviving industry is focus

Newly elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (in the picture) on Saturday said the industries and business enterprises in Nepal which were closed due to the Maoist threats in the past will be......

Tiger numbers roar back for first time in 100 years

According to the new data, India accounts for the most with 2,226.  IMAGE: A graphic to show the break-up of the tiger population around the world. Credit:© WWFFor a clearer image, click......

The transformation of SAARC

On April 3, when the 14th Summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is inaugurated, the organisation will undergo a transformation. After more than two decades since its founding......

The text of President Kalam's speech

The text of President A P J Abdul Kalam's address to the joint sitting of Parliament:Honourable Members,I am delighted to address the first session of both Houses of Parliament after the elections......

Unrest in Nepal brings economy to halt

Political unrest in Nepal, marked by violent strikes and protests, has brought its economy to a halt, with Indian firms getting uncertain about doing business in the neighbouring country. With......

Nepal: Ban on Indian firms set to lift

Indian business houses in Nepal may soon restart their operations as the Nepalese government has reportedly worked out a pact with trade unions for opening the 12 companies that were shut down......

Nepal: 35 Indian firms told to close shop

A day before Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba begins his 5-day visit to India, the Maoist All Nepal Federation of Trade Unions has asked 35 companies in Nepal, including a unit of Dabur......

How India, Myanmar bilateral trade can flourish

The competiveness of India's trade with Myanmar can be significantly enhanced if India adopts a strategy whereby Myanmar accepts payment for all its exports to India in Indian rupees. Thereafter,......