Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

The impact of Abe Shinzo's towering personality is such that even in death, he remains a polarising figure, explains Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: People protest outside Japan's parliament building in......

Indo-Pak talks: Pranab Mukherjee to meet Musharraf

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will call on Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on Wednesday and discuss various aspects of bilateral relations including taking forward the......

Pak to relax visa restrictions for Indian tourists

A day ahead of talks between External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Pakistani leaders, Pakistan announced it would ease visa restrictions for Indian tourists. Federal Minister for Tourism,......

Indo-Pakistan talks were 'cordial'

Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon met his Pakistani counterpart Riaz Mohammad Khan on Tuesday at the majestic Hyderabad House, kick-starting the fourth round of the composite dialogue......

India's concrete facts in Paris

‘The Indian cement sector is the most energy-efficient worldwide, mainly due to modern technology used in the plants but also because of efficient monitoring of a plant’s performance on......

'India may become a water-scarce country by 2020'

India may become a water-scarce country by 2020 and the industry will face increased pressure to conserve water, said a study. "Nearly 50 per cent of villages do not have any source of protected......

Wipro tops India 200 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index

IT major Wipro on Friday said it has been named leader in the India 200 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for the second time. Wipro continues to retain the top position with a disclosure......

Textile ministry chalks out plan to reduce silk imports

The textiles ministry has finalised an area expansion plan proposed by the Central Silk Board (CSB) in an effort to increase the production of silk in the 12th five-year Plan. The CSB has planned......