As recently as the 1990s, much of the world thought of India as an exotic place full of saffron-robed priests, snake charmers, roadside beggars, the fabled maharajahs, and of course the exquisitely beautiful Taj Mahal.What a difference a decade makes. While India's exotic features remain very much a

NAGPUR, Nov 23,2010: There was one definitive vignette on Tuesday that encapsulated the spirit of a rejuvenated Indian side in the third Test. Jesse Ryder, twice in succession, pounded Harbhajan Singh on the off-side and on both occasions, Suresh Raina produced stunning stops at extra-cover.And when

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New Delhi, Nov 24, (PTI): Beleaguered Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, facing allegations of corruption and nepotism, yet again staved off a mounting challenge to his leadership as BJP on Wednesday announced that he will continue in office."After consultations with senior party leaders and

SEOUL: North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire Tuesday after the North shelled an island near their disputed sea border, killing at least two South Korean marines, setting dozens of buildings ablaze and sending civilians fleeing for shelter. The skirmish began when Pyongyang warned the Sout

Bhatkal - A protest rally was held here at Bhatkal to gather support against the new ruling of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). According to the new ruling all construction activities are banned around historical buildings and monuments within 300 meters radius. The rally comprising of about 10

Abu Dhabi: The profile of Indian workers in the UAE has been transformed in recent years, which reflects the UAE economy's growth as a knowledge economy, according to Indian President Pratibha Patil.Over the time, the profile of the Indian community in the Gulf is undergoing transformation, Patil sa

TORONTO - With the BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) launching the PlayBook early next year, the tablet is set to become the next big device in the new year.With the roaring success of Apple's iPad which has sold in millions since its launch in April, the BlackBerry maker Research In Motion

ABU DHABI - The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said on Monday that India has an important role to play in achieving peace and security in the Indian Ocean and East Asia zone.In a meeting with Indian President Pratibha Patil at the Mushrif Palace, Shaikh Khalifa also high

Bhatkal - People of Bhatkal were surprised yesterday when they learned about the sudden transfer orders of Bhatkal DySP Mr M Narayan, CPI Mr Guru Mathur and PSI Mr Manjunath Gowda. According to sources, PSI Manjunath Gowda was transferred to Chamarajanagar as PSI in DCIB department, CPI Guru Mathur

Abu Dhabi :- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched an initiative entitled 'Star Walk', which makes use of an astronomical software programme in Arabic, thus offering unique high-quality features for stargazing for all those who are interested in space, and is accessible to iPhone and iPa

Abu Dhabi : President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Republic of India Pratibha Patil held talks today afternoon here at Mushrif Palace.Sheikh Khalifa welcomed the Indian President and her entourage in her first state visit to the UAE, adding that the visit reflects the

BHATKAL,22nd Nov (Bhatkallys News): Shams English Medium High School beat The New English High School (NES) yesterday at the BIFA organised two days Inter-School Football Tournament at the YMSA. Shams beat the NES at the penalty shoot-out with 3-1, after the game was equal with 1-1. The Trophy was

NEW DELHI: After Ashok Chavan in Maharashtra, allegations of corruption have scalped another chief minister. The BJP top brass on Sunday asked B S Yeddyurappa to quit as Karnataka chief minister, and is determined to enforce the leadership change despite resistance from him. The chief minister dodg

Abu Dhabi: - India's President Pratibha Patil arrived this evening here in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on her maiden visit to the Gulf that will also take her to Syria with an aim to boost India's ties with the oil-producing region.Upon arrival, she was welcomed by UAE Minister of Foreig

Muscat, Nov 21,2010 (Bhatkallys News): Eid holidays for Bhatkalis based in Oman were spent in a jovial atmosphere. A section of Bhatkal community thoroughly savoured the eid holidays by taking a four-hour dhow cruise along the picturesque shores of Oman. The dhow started from Marina Bander Al Rowda

Queen Elizabeth II will pay a four-day visit to Oman, starting November 25, according to a statement issued by Oman's Diwan of the Royal Court here on Saturday. Muscat: Queen Elizabeth II will pay a four-day visit to Oman, starting November 25, according to a statement issued by Oman's Diwan of the

Senior UAE officials along with the Indian ambassador, will welcome the president at the airportAbu Dhabi: In a major boost to the centuries-old India-UAE relations, Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil is scheduled to arrive in Abu Dhabi today at 8pm on a five-day official visit, the Indian Am