Review: The Hindi-Bindi Club by Mon... Dec 1, 2008
The complex and at times tragic history of India is shared through the memories of Meenal, Saroj and Uma, introducing readers to a rich and diverse culture. The significance of family relationships, particularly respect shown to elders and the importance of family loyalty, is emphasised, contrasting with the more independent American lifestyle. (Suite101.com)
Mumbai siege ends, toll 195 Nov 30, 2008
in our past history of india millions of our womens raped by these dirty pigs,numberless tampels distroyed, in kashmir still it continue in; reward congress government named a road in delhi on the name of orranzabe who kiled grat sikh guru,his two innosent childs in the same way as muslims kill animals it halal. akabar who runs minabazar and killed more than millions hidus is grate for congrassee st historions. (Express Buzz)
India Celebrates Planting Its Flag on Moon Nov 16, 2008
"This momentous achievement shall be etched in the history of India as a grateful tribute to our scientific community for their resolute efforts to take India to a global leadership position," said Sonia Gandhi, head of the ruling Congress party. To date only the U.S., Russia, the European Space Agency, Japan and China and now India have sent missions to the moon. (Time.com)
A Long-Time Bear Turns To Stocks Oct 24, 2008
In 1961, after studying the economic history of India and Japan at Cambridge, Smithers started buying Japanese shares, convinced that its market was on track to explode because the country had highly educated people and a shortage of capital. He worked in Japan for Warburg starting in 1986, then left the country in 1989, not long before the Nikkei peaked at 38,915. (Forbes -- Business)
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactors massive safety vessel installed Jun 25, 2008
Most important milestone in the history of India s FBR programme: Kakodkar ... Dr. Kakodkar described the event the most important milestone in the history of India s Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) programme and a very happy moment. (Hindu)
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In the largest sellout in the history of India Inc, there are some hard lessons for our promoters and CEOs competing in a fast-globalising world, the hunter can very often become the hunted. Malvinder Singh, the CEO of Indias largest drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories, announced at a press conference that his family was selling its entire 34. (India Times)
Why, yes, I speak English. Do you? Jun 5, 2008
Stupidly, I assumed the colonial history of India was well known and people were aware of the connection between the subcontinent and the English language. Wrong assumption. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Indian artworks at Christie's auction May 14, 2008
Regarded as one of the leading artists of his generation, Mumbai-born Atul Dodiya's works show influence of culture and history of India. Created soon after the US declared war on Afghanistan, Woman from Kabul comments on the suffering and devastation borne by the common Afghan during that time. (India Times)
26 Indian artworks to be featured at Christie's auction May 14, 2008
Regarded as one of the leading artists of his generation, Mumbai-born Atul Dodiya's works show influence of culture and history of India. Discuss this story with other readers. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Teach Computing with Early History May 7, 2008
The binary number system can be introduced with the history of India or the Industrial Revolution. Its invention is attributed to Pingola, an Indian mathematician from around the 3rd century AD. His use of only two digits per position contributed to Leibniz s development of logic as a mathematical concept in the early 1700s. (Suite101.com)
Cross-cultural masterclass Apr 12, 2008
" I tell him I visited Fatehpur Sikri (40km west of Agra) in 1983, one stop on a hippie trail where every second Westerner seemed to be reading Midnight's Children. "That's nice," he says, a little regally. A sweeping historical novel that narrates the history of India through the story of a pickle factory worker, one of 1001 children born at the moment that India gained independence from Britain, Midnight's Children is considered Rushdie's masterpiece. It's the novel that many feel he'll never... (The Australian)
130-yr-old patient puzzles doctors Mar 15, 2008
Regarding the authenticity of Ramanand's claims, Dr Gupta said, "There is no arrangement in medical science which can correctly suggest a person's age after he or she has crossed the age of 60 or 70. If we are believing him, it is all because he talks about Gandhi and lots about the history of India.". Regarding the present state of Ramanand, Dr Gupta stated that he has been operated upon successfully. (Times of India)
Star Plus launches the greateset epic of all times - Mahabharata Feb 28, 2008
Star Plus brings to its viewers the greatest epics in the history of India - The Maharatha. Read on, to get a glimpse of what's in store with this new venture. (India-Forums.com)
Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar:Cost Feb 27, 2008
For a short but incisive economic history of India since Independence, you should read the first hundred pages of Arvind Panagariyas new book (India: The Emerging Giant, OUP). He follows this up with an excellent discussion of key contemporary problems, including poverty and equality, deficits and debt, trade and industry, and ways to improve the disgraceful delivery of government services. (India Times)
Seven security personnel killed in fidayeen attack Jan 1, 2008
Gujarat carnage was unparalleled in the history of India and it will continue to be discussed for a long time to come. Like partition of our country it cannot be easily forgotten. (Indian Muslims)
'You have to learn new skills in business' Dec 15, 2007
Ruia divides the business history of India into three stages. The first one, after independence to 1991 - the pre-liberalisation era when government writ ran large. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Raina: Communalism and Terrorism Dec 7, 2007
Communalism and Terrorism. Two Faces of the same Coin. (Zmag.org)
Readerspeak: Modi has blood on his hands Dec 6, 2007
Pawan Kaushik, New Delhi, says: First time in history of India someone has done good work for the common people. I think we should understand and give support to Modi. (India Times, India)
Digital archive Nov 15, 2007
It was in the Guardian as "one of the most serious incidents in the history of India", which would be "remembered and resented there for a generation". There was also scathing criticism of the government's response. (Guardian Unlimited)
Indian Bharata Kalanjali dancers entertain Eagle Hill students Nov 2, 2007
"They usually never have the history of India in their classes," Sridharan said. Copyright. (Greenwich Time)
The pioneering study of an ancient liturgical language Oct 22, 2007
This move marked one of Yales first attempts to include the culture and history of India in the classical college curriculum. Salisbury maintained Yales Sanskrit and Arabic programs until 1854, when he funded a professorship that his studentWilliam D. Whitneyfilled. (Yale Herald, CT)
Purge of police in India's Uttar Pradesh is criticized Oct 17, 2007
"Never in the history of India has such a thing happened before.". Today in Asia - Pacific. (International Herald Tribune)
[Dilip Hiro] Wars that defy categorization Sep 10, 2007
Dilip Hiro is the author of "Secrets and Lies: 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'," "After" and most recently, "The Timeline History of India." -- Ed.. (YaleGlobal). (Korea Herald, Korea)
Readerspeak: Cricket is incomplete without Sachin Sep 8, 2007
There are only 2 players in the history of India, Kapil Dev and Sachin Tendulkar. Everybody else can be replaced, but not these two. (India Times, India)
Sins of the sons expose a crisis Aug 18, 2007
Over the previous fortnight, the whole history of India and the Gandhi tragedy had meanwhile been played out as farce in the trial of another of India's prodigal sons. Sanjay Dutt is the son of screen royalty in Bollywood, the product of a union that symbolised the hopes of Gandhi and founding independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru to weld Hindus and Muslims into harmonious Indian citizenship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Book review: History of India tome has appropriately epic scope Aug 13, 2007
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Mayawati bats for Patil... Jul 14, 2007
"I am sure all those present here would vote for Pratibha Patil ji after making a woman chief minister of UP, you would have a woman as President for the first time in the history of India," Mayawati told the 250-odd MLAs and about 50 MPs present at the dinner. report continued below. (Daily News & Analysis)
Facing up to the nuclear question Mar 29, 2007
Christopher Kremmer is the author of Inhaling the Mahatma, a personal history of India. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
World Cup: Team Indias Progress Report Mar 28, 2007
However, India s pathetic performance in the ongoing World Cup must rank as one of the lowest in the cricketing history of India. Winning and losing are part and parcel of any game, but abject surrender is not. (Merinews)
Weekend party's over, but a deal year ahead Feb 13, 2007
If that was a freaky month in the history of India Inc s M&A, February has witnessed an even bigger acquisition drive. Over the course, Vodafone struck a $11. (Economic Times)
It's Black Friday show Feb 11, 2007
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the movie showcases on big screen the series of events that happened on Friday, 12th March, 1993 in Mumbai which is considered a black spot in the history of India. Supporters of Parzania's release in Gujarat, though happy that Black Friday is being released in the state, cannot help but point to the discriminatory attitude with which the state looks at stories emerging out of communal tension. (India Times, India)
Congratulate Ratan Tata Feb 1, 2007
The Corus win will go down in the history of India Inc as one of the countrys first largest ever overseas acquisition. And our man of steel has proved once again, that India and Indians are truly going places. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
New vistas open up for the economy Jan 22, 2007
THE TERMINAL year of the Tenth Plan may well prove to be a major landmark in the history of India. The GDP growth this year is estimated at around 9 per cent while the average growth for the Plan period will be over 8 per cent against 5. (Hindu)
SurferSpeak | Hang them... Jan 7, 2007
"An anonymous surfer insisted the punishment should be like nothing the country has seen before.He added, "Yes, give them the punishment that no one has received till now in the history of India. "Prabhakar agreed and had this to say. He thought, "20 months is a long period and does not explain their laxity and lack of intelligence. (Hindustan Times, India)
