Body of Prabha, murdered in Australia, cremated in hometown
Mangaluru/Bengaluru: Karnataka-based IT professional Prabha Arun Kumar who was stabbed to death in Australia was on Sunday cremated amid poignant scenes at her native Amtoor. Her husband Arun Kumar performed the last rites and lit the pyre after a large number people paid their tributes. Prabha's daughter Meghana was also present. "The final rites began at Amatoor by 5.30 PM and the body was creamated by 6.20 PM," family sources said.&n
Spiritual Varanasi, innovative Guj bring solar powered SI-2 to India
Ahmedabad: Varanasi and Ahmedabad may not be having much similarities but the pioneers of 'Solar Impulse 2', claimed to be the world's only solar-powered aircraft, chose the two cities for a layover in India as they have distinct "dimensions&quo
Distinguished journalist Vinod Mehta passes away
New Delhi: Vinod Mehta, distinguished Editor and commentator who successfully launched a number of newspapers and magazines, passed away here on Sunday after prolonged illness. He was 73. Mehta, who was Editorial Chairman of 'Outlook' magazine which
India govt serves legal notice to BBC on controversial documentary Indias Daughter
New Delhi: An upset government on Thursday served a legal notice on BBC over broadcast of controversial interview of Delhi gang-rape convict and said YouTube had removed the video even as it instructed telecom operators to ensure that it is not
Union Budget 2015-16: On road to Achhe Din without map
New Delhi: In his first full-fledged Budget for the Modi government, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley has unveiled a blueprint for accelerating growth with a plan for macro-economic stability. He has also anchored several incremental reforms
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat slammed by Church, Oppn for remarks on Mother Teresa
New Delhi: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday came under fierce attack from Christian institutions and non-BJP parties for his controversial remarks on Mother Teresa that also echoed in Parliament where the Opposition sought to target the government.
India government launches online grievance redressal for overseas Indians
New Delhi: The central government on Saturday launched an online consular grievance system to help the overseas Indians in getting their problems redressed in a time-bound manner. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj launched the MADAD — &qu
Corporate espionage case: Its a Rs 10,000 crore scam, says Santanu Saikia
New Delhi: A key accused in the corporate espionage case on Saturday claimed that it was Rs 10,000 crore scam that he was trying to uncover as police said documents seized from corporate executives related to "national security" that
Cricket-crazy India relishes Word Cup first match win against Pakistan
New Delhi: From drawing rooms to the country's frontiers, celebrations erupted across the nation as India trounced arch rival Pakistan in the cricket World Cup. Cricket fans distributed sweets and burst firecrackers, while many came out on roads and
