Politics

NRIs Join Anna Hazare's Anti-Corruption Crusade

the Indian diaspora across the globe throwing their lot behind Hazare. "Seeing him grovel in front of clerks to get his files cleared and education authorities to seek justice filled me with utter contempt and rage..."

West Bengal to be Renamed Paschimbanga

Young Indian-American Stakes Claim for Central Valley House Seat

Ranjit Gill's war chest, $446,484 as of June 30, is the third-highest gross nationwide for a non-incumbent Republican House candidate.

India's Culture of Corruption

Why is Imran Khan Mum on Anna

While many Bollywood stars are rallying their support behind Anna Hazare and his anti- corruption crusade, Imran Khan is keeping mum.

Missing Sonia, Says Congress

Anna Hazare Heads For Ramlila Maidan From Tihar Jail

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Friday emerged out of Delhi's Tihar Jail, greeted thousands of his fans and gave a loud call for ridding India of corruption. Hazare headed for the Ramlila Maidan, the venue of his 15-day fast in support o

Bill Aims to Provide Stricter Control Over Benami Deals

Amid the loud clamour for an anti-corruption Lokpal Bill, the government took one step forward in at least dealing with black money in the economy and introduced the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Bill, 2011.

Ongoing Protests On Jan Lokpal Bill An Internal Matter of India: US

Asserting that the ongoing protests on Lokpal bill is an internal matter of India, the US exuded confidence that New Delhi would be able to address its current political disputes and tackle popular concerns about corruption using its democratic syste

Congress Falls Silent on Foreign Hand

Congress went mum on the sensational charge of "US hand" behind the Anna Hazare agitation, signalling a U-turn on its comment and strengthening doubts about the party's loss of direction in the absence of chief Sonia Gandhi.