Tigers Vanish in Nepal

"Officials are alarmed by a plunging tiger population in the Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal, a refuge that once boasted among the highest densities of this endangered species in the Eastern Himalayas. There...

India lorry driver's mass strike could force out government

" As many as five million Indian lorry drivers went on strike today to protest against a surge in fuel prices, dealing what may prove a fatal blow to the country's beleaguered Government. Congress, the biggest...

A shameful Indian torture record

According to a recent report by New Delhi based NGO, ACHR, India has a shameful record of torture activities. According to local Indian newspapers, death in custody in rather alarming. This is a most...

India unveils climate change plan

Just before G-8 meeting Indian goverment has announced a big nationwide action programme to curtail climate change impact. " The Indian government has unveiled a national action plan to confront the threat posed by climate change. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the...

India Gay Pride Parades

By coincidence or not, after Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem , hundreds march in India Gay Pride Parades. In Jerusalem ..." 'the Haredis have understood this year that the fight [against the parade] is a shot in the...

Hindus will not get Kashmir land

" The government of Indian-administered Kashmir has said it will revoke its decision to transfer land to a body that manages an important Hindu shrine. News that the Amarnath Shrine Board was to get the forest...

Gay pride parades hit Indian cities

" Indian gay rights supporters have taken to the streets of Calcutta, Bangalore and New Delhi to call for an end to discrimination and push for greater acceptance. While small groups have marched...

Fairy Tale is now 25 years old

The 1983 Indian World-Cup winning squad is on a nostalgic tour, reliving the wonderful moments 25 years ago.

Going down memory lane with Greg Chappell

It is now clearly evident that Greg Chappell, during his tenure as the National Cricket Coach of India, was early in his times. All the suggestions he had come up with, are slowly being incorporated in the team.

India's best known soldier dies

One of best icon of Indian defence forces Sam Manekshaw had died after a prolong illness. He led Indian army in most significant wars including vitory over Pakistan in 1971. " The Indian general who commanded the military campaign that led to the creation of Bangladesh...

High fat level found in takeaways

There is bad news for Indian and Chinese food lovers in Britain. A new study has revealed that while Indian food is generally high in fat and Chinese food is high in Sugar. "Campaigners have called for better...

Faces of Bali - Canggu

"Canggu, an extension of Kuta beach development as a beach resort, offers a perfect escape from the tourist crowd. Many private villas or Balinese style cottage built with a blend view of rice terrace and ocean. Most...

Canada Study: Lose the accent to succeed, minorities.

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAnyone in business who has tried to carry a conversation with someone who speaks in a heavy foreign accent certainly knows the frustration trying to understand them. ...

Indian baby 'back from the dead'

"Hospital authorities in India have ordered an independent inquiry after a baby was declared dead, only to make an apparently miraculous return to life. The baby girl - born in the city of Mumbai (Bombay) - was...

India monkey god idol for Obama

"A group of Indians are planning to present a statue of the revered Indian monkey God, Hanuman, to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The group decided to order the idol after they read a magazine...

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