India’s Internet users set to overtake USA
New Delhi, Nov 19, 2014, (PTI):
"The number of internet users in India would reach 302 million by December 2014, registering a year-on-year growth of...
Take Sanskrit as third language, get special concession
In view of HRD ministry sticking to its stand on introducing Sanskrit as a third language in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) mid-session, the KV Sangathan...
Ban plastic bags. Be sympathetic to animals: Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today asked state governments to be sympathetic towards animals by banning plastic bags which are consumed by stray cattle making...
Center has the power to shut down slaughter houses: UP govt
Attacked over slaughtering of cows in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday sought to put the onus on the Centre, saying it...
Speech by the President of India at the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
I am delighted to be amongst you in Vrindavan today. I congratulate ISKCON for conceiving a unique project of this kind. I understand that...
Forty pilots quit SpiceJet. Auditors doubt airline’s future
PTI Mumbai, November 16, 2014
Apprehending an uncertain future for the company, some 40-odd SpiceJet pilots including commanders have quit the airlineduring the past six...
Inflation at 5-year low. 1.77% in Oct
PTI | Nov 14, 2014, 12.45PM IST
NEW DELHI: Continuing decline in food prices, including vegetables, pulled wholesale price inflation to a five-year low of...
ISKCON Kanpur temple inaugurated
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, popularly known as ISKCON or the Hare Krishna movement, in its relentless mission of reestablishing Vedic civilization throughout...
U.S.-India Joint Statement As It Is- White House Release
As the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns home after a successful meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, there is a growing interest, not...
Reminder for those who deal with Indian Rupees
If you still haven't exchanged your Indian Rupees (INR) notes, printed prior to year 2005, for newer ones this is a reminder for you....
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High university degrees and foreign education essential for a leader?
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Ayurvedic tips to stay calm during crisis
As habitual creatures, we find change very difficult to comprehend and accept at times. Especially when situations are dramatically altered, practically overnight. As we...
Cow protection – Are we missing the point?
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