72 percent Americans view India favourably: Poll
Washington: Seventy-two per cent Americans view India favourably - a four per cent increase from last year - while North Korea has become the country least liked in the US, according to an annual Gallup poll. The poll also found that only 17 per cent Americans view Pakistan favourably, while China fares better with 43 per cent Americans having a favourable opinion of the country. The Gallup's 2014 World Affairs poll found that 72 per cent America
SC spikes immediate release of Rajiv Gandhi assassins
New Delhi: The seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case will not be able to immediately walk out of jail with the Supreme Court on Thursday citing "procedural lapses" by the Tamil Nadu government which decided to release them.
Rajiv Gandhi assassins' daughter Harithra seeks forgiveness from Rahul
Chennai: Harithra Sriharan, the 22-year-old daughter of Murugan and Nalini, who were convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has sought forgiveness from the former prime minister's son Rahul. "I'm really sorry for Rahul Gandhi. M
Yes, Harman and me are a couple, confesses Bipasha
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who had been evading queries about her latest relationship, has finally confirmed that she and actor Harman Baweja are dating. The 35-year-old actress, who has previously dated model-actor Dino Morea and
Perry named 'UK Woman of the Year'
London: Pop star Katy Perry bagged the 'Woman of the Year' trophy at an award function here. The 29-year-old singer hit the red carpet wearing a floral dress by Vivienne Westwood, with matching shoes by Christian Louboutin at the Elle Style Awards th
Indian worker death rate 'normal': Qatar committee
Doha: A Qatar rights body said on Tuesday that the death of over 450 Indian workers in almost two years in the country hosting the 2022 World Cup was "normal" given the size of the community. Estimated at around 500,000, "Indians make
Injured Indian student's family want Australia to let him stay
Melbourne: The family of a 21-year-old Indian student, brutally attacked here late last year, has sought the intervention of Australian immigration minister to ensure he can stay in the country for better treatment. Manrajwinder Singh, an accou
Jayalalithaa announces release of Rajiv Gandhi killers; Rahul saddened
Chennai: In a stunning political move that caught practically everybody off guard, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa said her government has decided to release all seven Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts, including the three whose death
Dawood, other Pak-linked terrorists dominate UK sanctions list
London: India's most wanted man Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar and Pakistan-linked terrorists and terror groups figure prominently in an updated list of financial sanctions imposed by the British government. Dawood Ibrahim features under his various aliases a
