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THE POLITICS OF BEEF
On Sept. 28, in a village less than 60 miles from New Delhi, a Hindu priest announced in a local temple (under threat by some hot heads, he claims) that a Muslim family was consuming beef. […]
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India Considered Air Strikes in Pak Post 26/11
NEW DELHI (TIP): Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri has claimed that after the 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008, an American delegation led by Senator John McCain had shared the possibility of India carrying […]
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Why is the Cow a Political Animal?
Vinoba Bhave said, ” We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors so we can see much further than they saw, not be limited by their limitations.” Chaturvedi said the most appealing explanation he found for […]
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RETURN OF AWARDS – Writers stand up for right to dissent
Writer Nayantara Sahgal has returned the Sahitya Akademi Award she won in 1986 for her novel “Rich Like Us” to protest against the increasing attacks on the right to dissent, which she says are “unmaking India.” […]
Pakistan
US-Pakistan Nuclear Deal | India is the check to Pakistan, Donald Trump declares
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration is exploring a possible civilian nuclear deal with Pakistan ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Washington later this month, if media reports are to be believed. One of Washington’s well-briefed columnists, David […]
India
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – Format Change
In a departure from the past, the government on Tuesday announced a change in the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and its engagement with the diaspora. The mega jamboree will now be held every other year […]
Business & Economics
India’s Economy Impacted by Terror Attacks: Moody’s
In a report dated 6 October 2015 Moody’s says “more than 60% of all (terrorist) incidents in 2013 were concentrated in just four countries. Iraq (24% of terrorist incidents, Pakistan 19%, Afghanistan 12% and India […]
Business & Economics
Wipro Sued for Sexual Discrimination by An Indian Woman in UK
London: An Indian woman employee at the London office of IT major Wipro has filed a suit agains the company seeking over a million pounds as compensation for alleged sexual discrimination, unequal pay and unfair […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Muslim Council Condemns Dadri Mob Killing
NEW YORK: The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), a US based advocacy group, has strongly condemned the anti-minority violence in India, in the form of a mob lynching of a Muslim man and his son […]
India
Stanford University Lab to provide foldscopes to Indian students
Undergraduate students from all parts of the country will soon be able to take a peek through a microscope that they can carry with them, thanks to an initiative by Indian government’s Department of Biotechnology […]
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Hero Cycles Registers highest ever monthly sales
New Delhi, 6th October, 2015: Hero Cycles, world’s largest bicycle manufacturer, witnessed the highest monthly sales by any cycle company in India after managing to sell 5.39 lakh cycles in September. The jump in sales saw the […]
Business & Economics
Edelweiss starts Real Estate Fund
Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors Ltd, part of diversified financial services firm Edelweiss Group, is raising up to $1 billion for its first residential real estate fund, a top executive said. Also, Edelweiss Financial Services is […]
India
India Responds in UN | Sushma to Pakistan: Give up terrorism and then let’s talk
WASHINGTON (TIP): India on October 1 countered Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ’s four-point peace initiative with a one-point offer. “We don’t need four points, just one — give up terrorism and let’s sit down […]
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China as a Peer of the United States: Implications of the Joint Statement
China is emerging as a peer and partner of the United States in international affairs. India’s response should be to work with China in the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank and in China’s ‘Road and belt’ initiative […]
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Go Beyond Rhetoric | Systemic coordination is required for Swachh Bharat
In one year the Swachh Bharat Mission has created a buzz in the urban areas about the need for sanitation, thanks to an increased spending on advertising, but a systemic plan to clean India is […]
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Learn ABC of the Grammar of Governance
During his US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to his audience: “Reform in governance is my No 1 priority. We are for simplified procedures, speedy decision making, transparency and accountability.” As the Chief Minister of […]
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India, US and a New moment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has taken place at a moment of significant opportunity for India. The Chinese economy, which had seemed invincible, has faltered and is facing deep structural problems. India is […]
United States
PM’s visit strengthened Indo-US bonds: American lawmakers
WASHINGTON (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s just concluded US visit has strengthened the bonds between the two largest democracies of the world and opened up new avenues of co-operation, top American lawmakers have said. “There […]
India
Black money: Government collects Rs 3,770 crore
New Delhi (TIP): The disclosure of a meagre Rs 3,770 crore in black money held abroad by 638 declarants has raised serious doubts about the efficacy of government’s compliance scheme. The Finance Ministry today said […]
India
INS Kochi: Largest India-made warship commissioned in Mumbai
MUMBAI (TIP): Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar commissioned, September 30th, the guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi in Mumbai. The INS Kochi is packed with weapons and sensors as well as advanced stealth features, it is the […]
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INDIA TO BE PART OF ELITE ANTI-MISSILE GROUPING NEXT WEEK
NEW DELHI (TIP): Barring an unpleasant last-minute surprise, India could be accepted as a member in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) next week. One of the world’s top four non-proliferation regimes, the MTCR plenary […]
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Perform or take VRS, Gadkari tells officials
NEW DELHI (TIP): In a stern warning to lethargic bureaucrats, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asked them not to become obstacles in developing infrastructure by sitting on files. Sources said as the […]
Business & Economics
INDIA BRIGHT SPOT IN SLOWING GLOBAL ECONOMY: IMF CHIEF
NEW DELHI (TIP): Global growth will be likely weaker this year than last with only a modest acceleration expected in 2016, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday, and reiterated that India remains […]
Business & Economics
Maruti sales rise 3.7% at 1,13,759 units in September
NEW DELHI (TIP): Maruti Suzuki India, country’s largest carmaker, on Thursday reported 3.7 per cent rise in total sales in September at 1,13,759 units as against 1,09,742 units sold in the same month last year. […]
India
India’s manufacturing output slips to 7-month low in September
NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s manufacturing sector output slipped to a seven-month low of 51.2 in September, as order flow turned sluggish amid “difficult economic climate”, a Nikkei survey said. The Nikkei India Manufacturing PMI — […]