Politics

US Envoy in 'Dirty' Tamilians Row Quits

US Vice Consul Maureen Chao, who was caught in a row for her remarks of "dirty and dark" Tamilians, has decided to leave her posting in Chennai.

Rahul Gandhi Breaks Silence on Anna Hazare

We are all aware that corruption is pervasive. It operates at every level. The poor may carry its greatest burden but it is an affliction that every Indian is desperate to be rid off."

Fear and Intimidation in Anna Hazare's Model Village

India's 'new Gandhi', the anti-corruption leader whose hunger strike sparked nationwide protests, led a violent campaign of fear and intimidation to create an acclaimed model village.

Army Chief: Anti Corruption Movement Shows Power of Democracy

Army Chief General V K Singh has said the support that the anti-corruption movement was getting was an indication of "power of democracy, power of people." "Because we all are involved in its thriving. If we introspect, we will see tha

The Lesser Annas

Away from media glare, many people across India have been fasting in solidarity with social activist Anna Hazare, whose 10-day-old fast against corruption has caught global attention.

Hazare to End Fast Friday

Sources also say that Hazare is likely to call off his fast on Friday morning after the debate on Jan Lokpal Bill starts in Parliament.

India Bids to be China's Best Friend

"It wants to be seen in Africa as a country that has the best interests of Africa at heart and is willing to play a more constructive and forward-looking role in Africa than China,"

India Still Pakistan's Bogeyman

Telecom Scandal Shakes India

Within the leafy, trash-strewn Patiala Court complex in central New Delhi, a telecommunications scandal that stretches into the uppermost echelons of political and corporate power in India is reaching a sort of apex.

Unrest in India and the UK