Come, connect and contribute towards Indias transformation: Sushma to Pravasis
Gandhinagar: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today appealed to the Indian diaspora to contribute to the country's transformation as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through investments, especially in government initiatives such as 'Make in India' and 'Swachch Bharat'. Speaking at the inauguration of the 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) here, Swaraj said the government was taking a slew of steps to ensure that investing and doi
US-based doctor launches fund raising campaign for Statue of Unity
Gandhinagar: To help realise the dream of constructing the ‘Statue of Unity’, a US-based medical practitioner of Indian origin has started a fund raising campaign aiming to collect USD 250,000 for the project devoted to Sardar Patel. Chic
Small shops are backbone of economy, says British MP
Ahmedabad: The UK and India should stress on developing the SME sector and also give impetus to small shops which are the ‘backbone’ of economies of both the countries, a senior British official said today. ‘India and the UK should
Former minister Tharoors wife Sunanda was murdered: Police
New Delhi: In a sensational twist to the mysterious death of Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar, Delhi Police on Tuesday registered a case of murder after a medical report said her death was unnatural and was caused due to poisoning but nobody has
Thai police arrest former Punjab CM Beant Singhs assassin
Bangkok: Thailand has arrested a fugitive Sikh terrorist, convicted for life for his involvement in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and 17 others in 1995, police said on Tuesday. Gurmeet Singh - alias Jagtar "Tara&q
No comebacks for Yuvraj, Sehwag, other 2011 World Cup heroes
Mumbai: In a clear sign of looking for the future, the national cricket selection panel led by Sandeep Patil on Tuesday dashed the frail comeback hopes of 'Player of 2011 World Cup' Yuvraj Singh for the mega event starting next month in Australia a
India, Oman mark diamond jubilee of diplomatic ties
Muscat: Marking the 60th anniversary of India-Oman diplomatic relations, Indian Coast Guard Ship Vijit is visiting the Gulf country to cement deep-rooted ties, time-tested friendship and multifaceted cooperation. A series of events have been planned
Japan testing new water purification tech in India
Tokyo: A new Japanese technology that uses sunlight and photocatalysts to turn polluted water into safe drinking water is being tested in India. The new system called 'Photocatalytic Water Purification Technology' has the ability to bind titani
New Jersey to host international conference on Hindi in April
Washington: The International Hindi Conference with the theme of "Expanding World of Hindi: Possibilities and Challenges," would be held in New Jersey in April, organisers have said. To be attended by Hindi scholars from various parts of th
