In Delhi, all roads lead to the University

On days that I read stuff like this - I am just glad I'm done with going to college! "From standing in queues to splitting up into groups to cover more ground, for most candidates it was a long hot lesson in patience. While colleges had big boards, banners and even help-desks...

Modulations in Chinese media's reading of India

How Chinese Media sees India. "One of India’s most high-profile editors once jested – in the days before cable TV came to India – that every morning he would tune in to the BBC and the Voice of America and get a sense that the world was coming to an end, but tuning in...

Jhalak dikhla ja banned for 'ghostly' link

A song is being banned in a particular place because it sppears to have a ghostly effect! "Residents of Bhalej, about 80 km from here in Anand district, have banned the song saying those who listen to it or sing it get possessed. The villagers cite several cases to...

Harley Davidson hits the road to India

While you do see Harley Davidsons on the road in India - they will be sold in the country as well. "With its foray into China under way and an eye toward boosting sales overseas, Harley-Davidson is looking to sell its iconic motorcycles in India and Vietnam."

Indian tycoons hit dead end abroad

What happens when globalization means Indian firms go abroad? "What's common between Vijay Mallaya, Ratan Tata and Lakshmi Mittal besides the fact that they are all Indian-born entrepreneurs looking to dominate global business? All three are victims of economic patriotism on...

How to smoke out smoking?

More reasons to quit smoking. "According to WHO estimation nearly 2200 people every day and nine lakh people every year die in India due to tobbaco-related diseases. The study has stated that by 2030 nearly 10 million deaths may occur in the world over due to consumption of...

A Romantic Read Between Cell Calls

In case you require some steamy reading, you have the option to read uhm... "Women's Fiction" on your mobile phone. "The new Harlequin On the Go series comes in daily installments, each intended to be read in 5 to 10 minutes, be it between children's soccer games or while...

MK makes a series of announcements

Don't have a television? Should have moved to Tamil Nadu. "Fourteen inch colour TV sets will be provided to families not owning a TV set from September 15 in Tamil Nadu, fulfilling a DMK poll promise, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi announced in the Assembly today. "

Carnival of Capitalists - Downunder Edition

Carnival of Capitalists! "As a specialist in working with women business owners I wanted to kick this week's carnival off with a spotlight on the female bloggers who make up the carnival. "

Carnivores increasingly unwelcome in upscale Bombay housing

As if finding a house wasn't hard enough, your taste buds will make a big difference too when you attempt to househunt in Bombay. "As this city of 16 million becomes the cosmopolitan main nerve of a booming Indian economy, real estate is increasingly intersecting with...