'We need a mindset that puts the country and its people first, every time'

'We have to find a way to relook at our notion of Democracy. It has to be a vigorous, honest democracy. The Aam Aadmi Party has shown us the possibility of a different way of thinking, that is all.......

Obama nominates Indo-American to National Council of Arts

Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher Ranee Ramaswamy, 60,has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama as a member to the National Council of Arts, a key administration position.Ramaswamy......

Bihar pledges to enhance renewable energy

Greenpeace India, the environment protection organisation has suggested the Bihar government to adopt a decentralised approach based on renewable sources ofenergy to solve the prevailing issue of......

Indian software engineer shot dead in US

An Indian software engineer working with scam-hit Satyam Computer Services was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Arkansas in the United States. Akshay Vishal, 26, was shot in his legs in......

PrathamUK raises £1 mn for literacy drive in India

PrathamUK, the London-based arm of India's leading educational charity, has crossed the 1 millionmark in fund-raising efforts dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in India by 2010.In its latest......