India’s sharp reaction to the joint statement by the US and China had made the US to get into damage control act by clarifying that the statement was meant to promote peace in the region with the statement’s focus being on the Af-Pak region.
Our View: This can be viewed as a diplomatic move by the US to being seen as a close ally of China as the US economy now is largely synchronized with the Chinese economy. Continue reading US-China ties not at India’s expense, says Washington
NEW DELHI: The Visa given to a US-based Lashkar terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana and his wife in Chicago had ‘CG’s discretionary quota’ stamped on it. And the home ministry has blamed the Consuls in the US for it. The consuls have maintained that the visas were given after document check. Continue reading Indian Govt Blames Indian Consul in US for Rana visa
Shashi Tharoor, addressing a gathering at the CSI Christ Church, on its 150th Anniversary, on November 15th, expressed that national song be optional. Drawing a simile to national sport he told that one can sing it out of respect but it is not bounding on him to do so. Important to note that Jamiat-e-Ulema Hind had issued fatwa against Muslims those who would sing this song. Continue reading Vande Mataram should be made optional: Shashi Tharoor
It is learned that Katrina Kaif, a leading Bollywood actor has rejected a Rs 2.5 crore (over half a million USD) offer by a 5 star hotel in Mumbai to be its New Years Eve Star. She would prefer to spend the Christmas and New Year vacation with her family in London. Continue reading Katrina Kaif Chooses Family Over Money
IIM-B has ranked as No. 1 Business School in India according to the ranking given by Eduniversal Palmes. IIMB has managed to get ‘5 Palmes’ the highest recognition under the evaluation. This award also brings IIM-B among the top 100 B-Schools. IIM Bangalore was voted as the top B-School by 395 Deans from a group of 1000 deans, while IIM Ahmedabad got 345 votes. Continue reading IIMB ranked as Top b-school in India by Eduniversal Palmes