Indo-American gets 2nd term on US nuclear trade committee

The Srinagar-born expert was consulted by the Bush administration when the US and India began negotiating the civil nuclear deal. Aziz Haniffa reportsSrinagar-born Dr Vijay Sazawal, 67, one of the......

US Rep hints at relook at plea for bar on Modi visa

Considered a friend of Indian Americans, United States Congressman Michael Honda seems to have disheartened the community leaders by urging the State Department to continue denying visa to Gujarat......

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

Your hard work inspires us, PM tells diaspora

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday inaugurated the 9th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in New Delhi. Following is the text of the Prime Minister's speech on the occasion:"I am very happy to join you......

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

'The growth drivers are mostly invisible, but the growth is undeniable at least for now,' notes Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   In my earlier column I offered the......

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's engagement with the economy. If they're making public comments, however insincere, they've clearly got investment plans they are......

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

For Vinita Bali, who steered Britannia Industries to a sturdy platform in India, taking the company on to a global stage would be an onerous task, given that the company is present in only select......

Overseas Indians to discuss country's growth

Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, steel magnate L N Mittal and Pepsi chief Indra Nooyi are among global leaders of Indian origin who will meet in New Delhi during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas next month......

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

'Matches may go on without spectator crowd.' IMAGE: Security guard wearing protective facemasks during the 1st ODI between India and South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association......

MEA advises 'not to hold IPL at this time' due to coronavirus

'Think it is for the organisers to decide whether to go ahead with it or not. Our advice would be to not do it at this time but if they want to go ahead, it is their decision.' IMAGE: Fans wear......

COVID-19 impact: Foreign players not available for IPL till April 15 due to fresh visa restrictions

IMAGE: The BCCI seems jittery about the 60-odd foreign cricketers, who travel to India for the IPL. Photograph: BCCI No foreign player will be available for this year's Indian Premier League......

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday. IMAGE: (Picture for representational purpose only) Virender Sehwag with Shahid Afridi. Photograph: T10League/Twitter The......

'ProCricket will not lose cricket's sanctity'

Anshuman D Gaekwad, 52, played 40 Tests and 14 One-Day Internationals for India following his debut against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Calcutta in December 1974.Following his retirement......