New Delhi - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has paid rich tributes to Indian women and their role in bringing about women's empowerment in the country, saying their profound contributions in every aspect of society had helped 'weave the vibrant tapestry of India's rich history.' In a message to women leaders who attended a reception hosted by U S Ambassador to India, Timothy J Roemer, in honour of Women's Month, the Secretary of S...

New Delhi - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has paid rich tributes to Indian women and their role in bringing about women's empowerment in the country, saying their profound contributions in every aspect of society had helped 'weave the vibrant tapestry of India's rich history.' In a message to women leaders who attended a reception hosted by U S Ambas...

Washington - The United States has ignored Islamabad’s plea for a more active role in Kashmir, insisting on its known stand that the issue should be resolved bilaterally by India and Pakistan. ''Well, we've always welcomed dialogue and better relations between India and Pakistan, including on the issue of Kashmir. But, the pace, scope, and chara...

New Delhi - Jyoti Randhawa and C Muniyappa will spearhead a strong Indian challenge that will see as many as 29 Asian Tour winners compete against each other in the SAIL Open, which kicks off here at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) from March 30. Defending champion Chapchai Nirat, who had an 11-stroke victory en route to a staggering 32-under-par 256 aggregate at the Classic ...

Dubai - Former governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Omar Bin Sulaiman has been arrested for alleged violations that took place during his tenure, the Gulf News said. Bin Sulaiman had been detained and was being questioned over preliminary charges of abusing public service. The investigation was based on a report by the Financial Control Departm...

Lucknow - Residents of Bareilly today sighed with relief as the curfew in four areas in the city was totally lifted after 23 days. The curfew in four police station areas of Kila, Baradari, Kotwali and Premnagar was imposed on the evening of March 2 following communal clash during a religious procession. The day curfew was lifted few days ago, but in view of the norm...

New Delhi - To modernise agriculture and making it demand led, the Mid Term Appraisal (MTA) of the Eleventh Plan suggests far-reaching changes, relating to agri-business, including freeing FDI restrictions on organised retail, mainstreaming kirana stores through franchise, clusering farmers in groups and rationalising taxes and commissions on fresh and processed agri-produ...