Britain demonising the tax migrants?
Immigration has always been the most controversial sector in a country. With the current British coalition government and its whims and fancies, we have had more frequent changes in its immigration rules than the English weather. Theresa May, the current Home Secretary has proposed and disposed various plans, yet Britain continues to have no luck with reducing the number of immigrants.
India steps up pressure for release of NRI kids in Norway
Three-year-old Abhigyan and one-year-old Aishwarya, children of Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya, an NRI couple living in Stavanger, Norway, were taken under protective care by Barnevarne (Norwegian Child Welfare Services) in May on grounds that they were not looked after properly by their parents.
Zaheer-Isha Sharvani to wed in 2012?
Zaheer Khan-Isha Sharvani, who have been going steady for a long time now, are all set to tie the knot soon. A year and a half after rumours of their wedding plans surfaced, there's a fresh round of speculations about cricketer Zaheer Khan and Isha Sharvani finally tying the knot this year.
UK News
Real life apprentice scheme aims to produce business billionaires
Ushma Soneji and Andrew Rajanathan are among a select group of 30 budding, entrepreneurs who have been chosen to be a part of an innovative programme run by the New Entrepreneurs Foundation. This programme has been compared to the hit show The Apprentice, as it sets out to give young and talented individuals the opportunity to do work placements at successful business companies.
Community complaints: No benefit from HS2
Hundreds of residents in a “forgotten” part of London are demanding ministers lengthen the high-speed rail tunnel through their community.
Four people found guilty of human trafficking
Georghe Avram (24), Georgiana Toma (31), Kirit Rabheru (59) and Claudia Ghenciu (33) were convicted after a 14 day trial at Leicester Crown Court.
The defendants were charged after an investigation by Leicestershire Constabulary’s serious crime team with
Indian students’ safety discussed by Universities UK
A delegation from University of East London headed by Prof Patrick Mcghee, Vice Chancellor, Lord Kamlesh Patel and others will be visiting India (Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai) in March, that may also discuss about UK as a safe destination for foreign students, was announced in a Press Conference on Friday 20th January 2012 in a central London venue.
Financial News
RBI cuts CRR by 50 bps, shifts focus to growth
The Reserve Bank of India cut cash reserve requirements for banks by 50 basis points on Tuesday to ease tight liquidity, signaling a policy shift towards reviving growth after nearly two years of fighting inflation.
Vodafone wins `110 billion tax case in India
In a major victory to Vodafone International Holdings, India’s Supreme Court set aside the Bombay high court judgment asking the company to pay income tax of Rs 110 billion, holding that tax authorities do not have jurisdiction on an overseas transaction.
Kingfisher asks govt for financial help
Cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines has told aviation minister Ajit Singh that it will not be able to maintain normal operations without a temporary bank overdraft, reports said.
War between Indian, foreign four-wheelers in SUV market
Indian automobile makers like Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and a couple of new-generation companies like Force Motors and Rio are engaged in a bitter turf war against the likes of Ford, Skoda, Toyota, Audi and BMW, all of whom are getting their off-roaders for a run on the Indian roads.
Bollywood Gossip
Bipasha-Madhavan lip-lock in ‘Jodi Breakers’
All these years we saw movies where people tried to get the lovers close or create jodis, now get ready to meet the people, who specialize in breaking the couples! Madhvan and Bipasha play the break up experts in upcoming film ‘Jodi Breakers’.
How Sonam gets her shape
Sonam Kapoor narrated how she worked her way through adolescent obesity, starvation and a depressing lack of self-confidence, to reach a healthy and sustainable figure.
Vidya Balan to lose kilos for her debut item number
After putting on weight to play the role of a voluptuous sex siren in the biopic “The Dirty Picture” and walking away with accolades, the talented Vidya Balan is now in a race to lose weight as soon as possible, it seems.
Ranbir bags Best Actor award for ‘Rockstar’
The 18th Colors Screen Awards, 2012 was a night full of glitz, glamour and entertainment. Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision's ‘Rockstar’ shined at the glittering award show as it won three prestigious awards, including The Best Actor, Best Playback Singer (Male) and Best Music categories.
India News
Gujarati loses life in Nigeria terror attack that killed more than 200
He had moved to Nigeria just 10 months ago to earn bread and butter for his family. But, 23-year-old Keval Kalidas Rajput, a resident of Devgadh Baria in Dahod district in Gujarat, breathed his last in Kano, Nigeria’s second largest city. Rajput died during the ghastly terror attack that rocked the African country and killed over 200 people on Saturday. Rajput was working as a driver with M/s Relchem, a Kano-based company.
Nitin Gadkari backs Narendra Modi for PM's post
BJP president Nitin Gadkari has endorsed Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi for the top posts of prime minister and party head, stirring a fresh debate among GenNext leaders positioning themselves for the 2014 sweepstakes.
Indian Govt decides on tough response Army chief’'s legal move
A day after it was ambushed by General V K Singh who took his battle over his age to the Supreme Court, an angry government decided to take on the Army chief frontally in the apex court.
Salman Rushdie's video link to Jaipur festival scrapped
The planned video address by British author Salman Rushdie to the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival was scrapped on Tuesday because of security fears, police said. "(The venue) owners conveyed to police that it was not possible for them to allow the organisers (to hold the video link) in the present situation," deputy commissioner of Jaipur police Vijendra Jhala told reporters.
World News
Anti-graft panel may spell more trouble for Gilani
Islamabad: In yet another embarrassment for the beleaguered Pakistan government, the supreme court suspended the licence of a lawyer close to president Asif Ali Zardari, as PM Yousaf Raza Gilani faced the possibility of a case being filed against him for alleged misuse of authority.
Coup bid against Sheikh Hasina foiled
Dhaka: In what sent shockwaves in both Bangladesh and the Indian security establishment, the army in India’s important neighbouring state claimed to have foiled an attempt by some of its officers, apparently driven by religious considerations, to overthrow Sheikh Hasina’s government.
Don't come back, ISI chief told Musharraf in Dubai
Islamabad: Pakistan spy chief Lt. Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha had a secret meeting with former president Pervez Musharraf in Dubai and told him not to come to the country, a media report said on Tuesday.
Russia hands over Nerpa nuclear submarine to India
Moscow: Russia's K-152 Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine has been handed over to the Indian Navy, a RIA Novoste. In line with the contract worth over $900 million, the Project 971 Shchuka-B (NATO: Akula II) class sub has been leased to India's Navy for ten years. It will be renamed the INS Chakra.
Yemen's Saleh takes off from Sanaa for Oman
Sanaa: Yemen's outgoing president Ali Abdullah Saleh left for Oman on his way to the United States for medical treatment. An airport official said the plane took off from Sanaa airport to neighbouring Oman, and an aide to Saleh said he would stay there for several days before heading to the United States.
Sports
India hold SA, win hockey series 3-1
In the end, a few angry words from the coach did the trick. India bounced back from a 'lost' situation to hold South Africa to a 3-3 draw in the fifth and final hockey Test at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. The Indians put up an ordinary display early on in the inconsequential match, having come to the tie leading the series 3-1. At the breather, they were down 0-3. But thing changed dramatically afterwards.
After much haggling, RCB retain explosive Gayle
It wasn’t easy, but Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have finally managed to retain the explosive Chris Gayle in their squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gayle, one of T20 cricket’s biggest draws, came in as replacement for Australian quick Dirk Nannes last season and helped the team to the final.
Sri Lanka win cliffhanger against South Africa
Kumar Sangakkara compiled a well-paced century to help Sri Lanka to a two-wicket win over South Africa off the penultimate ball in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers. Sangakkara scored 102 from 97 balls as Sri Lanka, chasing South Africa's 312 for four, reached 307 for five with only six runs needed off seven balls.
Gul, Ajmal help Pak rout England in Dubai
England folded to a humiliating defeat by 10 wickets in Dubai as their woeful batting performance helped Pakistan go 1-0 up in the three-Test series.
Trailing by 146 runs, England made a disastrous start as Umar Gul (4-63) removed Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen cheaply.
