‘International’ Archives
Afghanistan seeks Indian equipment for security forces
A fortnight after multiple terror strikes, Afghanistan Tuesday sought India's assistance in equipping its security forces, indicating increased security cooperation between the two countries in the run-up to the withdrawal of international forces from the violence-torn country. View post: Afghanistan seeks Indian equipment for security [...]
Now, Goa’s site for National Games illegally mined
In a shocking incident, an illegal laterite stone mine was found on the site of an upcoming national and an international games events in Goa, prompting government to launch an inquiry into it, officials said. The state has hogged headlines for rampant illegal iron-ore mining. Read the rest here: Now, Goa's site for National Games illegally [...]
Delhi to get international poll institute
Expressing hope it would develop as a world class facility on poll management, Chief Election Commissioner of India S.Y. Quraishi Monday laid the foundation stone of new campus of India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management at Dwarka. Read the original here: Delhi to get international poll institute
From Dipu Moni to Clinton, Kolkata geared up for VVIP visits
The West Bengal capital is all geared up for according a warm welcome to a host of international VVIPs who are slated to visit it in a short span of time, beginning with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, and including US Ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell, Britain's Prince Andrew and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. View original [...]
Kerala wins advertisement award in Prague
The Kerala Tourism advertisement campaign 'Your Moment is Waiting' has won the bronze medal at the prestigious Prague International Advertising Festival (PIAF) in the category of 'state as an advertiser.' Follow this link: Kerala wins advertisement award in Prague
Easy win for Bhagyashree in All India Open chess
Woman International Master and former national women's champion Bhagyashree Thipsay (Elo 2166) of Maharashtra began her campaign on a sound note with an efficient win over Panchami K Shenoy (Elo 1366) of Karnataka in the first round of the UKCA Cup All-India Open FIDE-rated chess tournament here Saturday. Read this article: Easy win for [...]
Afghan situation cause for alarm, concern: UN chief
In the backdrop of recent terror attacks in Afghanistan, United National Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday described the situation there as a source of "a strong sense of alarm and concern" and called for the international security force there to strengthen the Afghan forces to take charge in 2014 when they withdraw. Read more: Afghan [...]
Zohra 100 years young, says Salman Rushdie
Internationally acclaimed author Salman Rushdie has sent out birthday wishes to Indian theatre doyenne Zohra Sehgal, who turned a century old Friday. See original here: Zohra 100 years young, says Salman Rushdie
Al Jazeera English now available on Tata Sky too
Aiming to provide "high quality international news" to a wider Indian audience, Gulf-based Al Jazeera Network Thursday announced that its English network will also be shown across the country through Tata Sky. Go here to see the original: Al Jazeera English now available on Tata Sky too
Bofors saga: a new twist and a story retold (Comment)
, shadowy international arms dealers, crafty middlemen and nosy journalists were the dramatis personae of a real life political thriller that played out in New Delhi, Stockholm, London and New York over a quarter century ago. Read the rest here: Bofors saga: a new twist and a story retold (Comment)
