Malaysia freezes hiring of Indian workers
Malaysia has frozen the recruitment of Indian workers, a move apparently linked to the recent mass protests by the ethnic Indians here against their alleged marginalisation.
Rizwanur death: CBI submits report to HC The central investigating agency submitted its report in a sealed cover before Justice Dipankar Dutta, who adjourned the matter till Friday for further hearing.
Case against Sania for insulting national flag
CJM Ajay Shrivastava admitted the case after four witnesses testified having seen a photograph of Sania with her feet in front of India's flag.
Global Advisory Council of PIO to be set up
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the Council would serve as a high-level platform for the Prime Minister to draw upon the experience and the knowledge of the best Indian minds whereever they may be based. Vice President Hamid Ansari meets NRIs on the occasion of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in New Delhi Monday.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama meets the founder of Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during a function at Mundagod near Hubli. The Dalai Lama, who was on a visit to Mundgod Tibetan Centre, near here, lauded the assistance of the Central Government to the needy refugees.
Top: India's spinner Harbhajan Singh (right) is confronted by the media as he leaves the hotel with his teammates including Rahul Dravid (left) on Tuesday. Below: Harbhajan shares a joke with Mahender Singh Dhoni (right) and Yuvraj Singh (centre) as they arrive at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Tuesday. AP/AFP
Deepika never dreamtBollywood: Prakash
She was always interested in modelling... in the fashion industry...films were not anywhere on her mind initially," recalls her father Prakash Padukone, former badminton champion.
Bond stamps to mark centenary of Fleming
Britain's Royal Mail today issued a set of stamps commemorating the fictional super-spy to mark 100 years since the birth of his creator, Ian Fleming.
Of late, many bureaucrats and senior officials are quitting service and taking the plunge into politics. Is it a welcome trend? Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the issue.
Many of our readers believe that bureaucrats, with their knowledge and experience in governance, have the potential to be effective lawmakers. However, some others opine that the services of the bureaucrats and senior officials are required in day-to-day administration.