''Festival of India'' kicks off in South Africa
''Festival of India, a two-month long extravaganza exploring Indian culture, has been launched here with a performance by fusion musician Abhijit...
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Singapore PM applauds Indian heritage, cultural celebrations
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has applauded the annual Indian New Year celebration here, saying such events bring the local community...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
India liberalises visa rules for Russian businessmen, tourists
India took a lead in resolving the vexed visa issue by liberalising its rules for the Russian citizens visiting India on business and tourism.
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
Ranjan Mathai is new foreign secretary
Ending weeks of speculation, the government has decided to appoint Ranjan Mathai , India's ambassador to France , as the next foreign secretary .
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
'Dabangg' bags seven IIFA awards
Toronto: Salman Khan starrer "Dabangg", last year's biggest Bollywood hit, was adjudged the best film at the glittering 12th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards. The action-comedy bagged seven awards. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh...
Pranab to sell India's growth story on U.S. visit
New Delhi: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's two-day visit to Washington beginning will be focused on reassuring foreign investors that India continues to be an attractive investment destination, as its medium and long-term growth story remains...
