Shweta Gupta knows exactly what kind of groom she wants: he should be educated, well settled and live in a good location --- one that must be in India.
Religious groups in India have warned they will oppose any move to legalize homosexuality as the federal government prepares to hold talks on a law that classifies same-sex acts as crimes.
Pista Devi struggles to keep her toes from poking out through the holes in her shoes, as she pushes and pulls a wicked-looking farm tool. She is a widow, struggling to feed herself and five children.
Holders India have surprisingly crashed out of the World Twenty20 tournament after losing by three runs to host nation England at Lord's -- their second successive Super Eights defeat.
Shweta Gupta knows exactly what kind of groom she wants: he should be educated, well settled and live in a good location --- one that must be in India.
Religious groups in India have warned they will oppose any move to legalize homosexuality as the federal government prepares to hold talks on a law that classifies same-sex acts as crimes.
Pista Devi struggles to keep her toes from poking out through the holes in her shoes, as she pushes and pulls a wicked-looking farm tool. She is a widow, struggling to feed herself and five children.
Holders India have surprisingly crashed out of the World Twenty20 tournament after losing by three runs to host nation England at Lord's -- their second successive Super Eights defeat.
Indian stocks Monday overshot their upper limit after the resounding victory of pro-reform prime minister Manmohan Singh's Congress party, forcing trading to close for the day.
More than half of the voters in the eight states participating Thursday in India's general elections cast ballots for a new federal government, election officials said.
It would be a groundbreaking deal if consummated: According to press reports, telephone operator Sprint is in serious discussions with Telefon AB L.M. Ericsson to outsource management of its wireless network to the Swedish equipment maker. If finalized, the arrangement would make Sprint the first major U.S. wireless operator to cede total maintenance of its network to a third party consultant.
At least eight villagers have died and about 45 more have been hospitalized after drinking illegally-brewed liquor in eastern India, officials said Tuesday.
The death-toll from sunstroke has risen to at least 22 in eastern India although the grueling heat wave sweeping across many parts of the country is abating, authorities said.
A land mine planted by suspected Maoists exploded as a police patrol made security sweeps during elections in eastern India, with at least one officer suffering shrapnel wounds, authorities said Thursday.
Suspected Maoist rebels in eastern India who held up a train carrying 300 passengers Wednesday ended their siege after a four-hour standoff, officials said.
New violence marred India's general elections Friday as suspected militants attacked Indian border guards as they escorted polling staff through a treacherous passage in troubled northeastern Assam state Friday, police said.
India begins voting Thursday to choose a new government in a mammoth exercise covering more than three million square kilometers of the planet in scattered polling until next month.
More than 200 heavily armed suspected Maoists ambushed a police patrol in central India, killing 10 officers and injuring 16, authorities said Saturday.
Hindu priest Pandjitee is not overweight, does not smoke or drink and follows a strict vegetarian diet. Yet three years ago he was suddenly struck by a heart attack.
India clinched their first series win in New Zealand since 1968 on Tuesday when the third Test ended in a draw after the final day in Wellington was hit by bad weather.
India continued to dominate on day three of the third and final Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve to close in on their first series win in New Zealand in over 40 years.
India are on course for a series-clinching victory in Wellington after skittling out New Zealand for 197 on the second day of the third and final Test.
Test record runs scorer Sachin Tendulkar led the way for India on the first day of the third and final Test in Wellington on Friday, but New Zealand kept alive their hopes of leveling the series.
India's Department of Atomic Energy is sending an investigative team to the northern state of Punjab after traces of uranium where found in the hair samples of children and adults with disabilities.
India's prime minister, in a speech ahead of the G-20 economic summit, called for added funding to developing nations as a way to maintain demand in a troubled global economy.
India is trying to reclaim the famous metal-rimmed glasses and some other artifacts from freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi that are up for auction next week in New York, a top official said Saturday.
The collective cry throughout India of "Jai ho" (May you win) received a resounding answer when composer A.R. Rahman took home two Oscars for the movie "Slumdog Millionaire."
The death toll from an outbreak of hepatitis B in India's western Gujarat state reached 38 on Sunday as authorities prepared to begin a vaccination drive against the disease.
Authorities were carrying out raids at medical stores in India's western Gujarat state for bogus drugs and recycled syringes after a hepatitis B outbreak left 32 people dead, officials said Saturday.
India has culled more than 4,000 birds in Sikkim since the outbreak of avian influenza in the remote northeastern state last week, federal authorities said Thursday.
When a scandal the size of India's Satyam emerges, the flurry of reaction gives the appearance of major change in the works. B. Ramalinga Raju, who has admitted to inflating his software company's profits by around $1 billion in recent quarterly results, is India's version of Bernard Madoff. And people responded accordingly. Foreign investors and customers, for example, may be more cautious when choosing partners. The media and authorities will examine company results more closely, and this will make some auditors more cautious. India's SEBI, the stock market regulator, has strengthened disclosure requirements on family-controlled companies.
Facing intense government pressure, Indian oil workers agreed to call off a three-day strike and go back to work, the Oil and Petroleum Ministry announced.
If you've ever found yourself in your local supermarket agonizing about whether the organic apples will be a more nutritional and greener choice than the cheaper non-organic ones, you're probably not alone.
Phone records, captured weapons and statements by the sole surviving suspect in November's Mumbai massacre are among the evidence India's government handed over to Pakistan on Monday, its foreign ministry announced.
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has condemned a series of terrorist blasts in the troubled Assam state that police say killed at least five people Thursday.
Pakistan has urged India to scale back troop deployments along the countries' shared border in order to ease regional tensions following last month's massacre in the Indian city of Mumbai.
Pro-India parties have won enough seats in the state assembly to form a ruling alliance in Indian-administered Kashmir, according to tallies announced Sunday.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari played down cross-border tensions with India in a speech Saturday, telling citizens democracy and dialogue will end discord and increase regional stability.
A 314-run second wicket stand between Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid put India in charge despite a spirited England fightback on day two of the second Test in Mohali.
India batsman Virender Sehwag delivered an explosive display to threaten England's hopes of an opening Test victory on the fourth day in Chennai and threaten to overshadow a history-making performance from Andrew Strauss.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte called Friday for international support to help India investigate the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Pakistan's president Tuesday pointed to a weekend raid in Kashmir as proof of his government's commitment against terrorism, urging India to "pause and take a breath" before blaming Pakistan for the November massacre in Mumbai.
The Indian government has received information about threats "targeting airports on or around December 4 through December 6," the U.S. State Department said Friday.
India's top law enforcement official has admitted there were government "lapses" during last week's terror attack on Mumbai, amid outrage over security and intelligence failures, according to reports.
India's top law enforcement official has admitted there were government "lapses" during last week's terror attack on Mumbai, amid outrage over security and intelligence failures.
Pakistan understands the need to move "urgently and transparently" against extremists on its soil after last week's terrorist attacks in India, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said after meetings with Pakistani leaders.
England's cricket squad have confirmed they are flying out to Abu Dhabi on Thursday and will resume their two-Test tour of India following days of talks with security advisors.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice was expected to arrive in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, seeking to ease rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of last week's deadly terror attacks.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari denied his nation was involved in last week's deadly attacks on Mumbai, India, and told CNN on Tuesday he's seen no evidence that a suspect in custody is a Pakistani national as Indian officials claim.
With the shadow of extremism reaching beyond the borders of Pakistan and India, analysts say the stakes -- as the nuclear-armed rivals try to hang on to an uneasy peace -- are higher than ever in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.
India's major stock index dipped slightly Friday after having to close for a day because of the massive assault that rocked the country's economic hub of Mumbai, leaving at least 125 people dead.
England have decided to fly home from their tour of India following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, but remain committed to returning for the Test series next month.
Five Indian sailors who were among the crew of a Japanese-owned cargo ship hijacked by pirates and held for two months before a ransom was paid said Monday their captivity was "total desperation."
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