Clever Smart Phones Canceling Tablets?
Seems as though the shipments of tablets is slowing down.
UPS & FEDEX delivered 78.3 MILLION tablets (among actual retail store handoffs) during the final quarter of 2014. Guess what was on A BUNCH ...
The Embassy Cables: Military partnership with India
In a June 2009 cable posted online by Wikileaks, a meeting is detailed between National Security Adviser James Jones and Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony, who stressed the importance of a close military rela...
The logistics of Obama’s Asia trip
Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann has been ridiculed for alleging that President Obama's trip to India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan is costing $200 million a day or roughly the same cost of waging war in Af...
Katy Perry gave Russell Brand Ford Capri as a wedding gift
Katy Perry married Russell Brand this weekend in India, and she gave him a retro classic ride as a wedding gift. Katy gifted her new husband with a vintage red Ford Capri, which was sold by Ford in the U.S. as ...
Your World in Focus 10: Malnutrition in India
Hunger is one of the most urgent human rights issues of our time. It affects millions around the world, even in countries that are experiencing extraordinary economic growth during these tough economic times.
Your World in Focus 8: Indian governor resigns after sex scandal
An 86-year-old Indian governor has resigned after a video tape was broadcast showing him in bed with three women.
Countries place cap on global temperature rise at Copenhagen
The developed world went through its industrial revolution with little regard for the environment, as it was not seen as a factor in those days. Now, as countries like India and China revolutionize, developed countries like Canada are demanding that they take action first?
Do you know the story behind Diwali?
The most widely accepted Diwali legend goes like this:
“Slumdog” actor has house torn down by city
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the children who were featured in “Slumdog Millionaireâ€Â, one of the most popular and celebrated films of last year grossing more than $340 million worldwide.
A little while ago, the father of one of those outrageously cute and innocent children was accused of trying to sell his child like some sort of commodity. Slumdog director Danny Boyle was accused of exploiting the already poor kids, which he has strongly denied. It's been in the news for a while.
India’s malnutrition problem growing
Hunger and malnutrition are serious issues in African society. Several African nations shamefully boast outrageous starvation and poverty rates, however there are parts of one nation that are in even worse shape. India.
Indian train derails, kills 15
A train chugging through eastern India derailed early Saturday, killing 15 people and injuring 161, the BBC reports.
Special Report: The resiliency of Mumbai
MUMBAI, India -- In a newly crafted display window, tucked in the back corner of the lobby of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, was a piece of art, aptly named the "Tree of Life." The work, beside a plaque ...
Pakistan moves troops closer to India border
Pakistan has canceled all military leave and increased troop numbers in regions bordering Jammu and Punjab in northwest India, the Times of India reports.
Pakistan on ‘high alert’
Pakistani media is reporting that the country's military is now on "high alert" over a possible attack by neighbour India, Al Jazeera reports.
Mumbai standoff ends
Top Indian news agencies, quoting police sources, are reporting that the standoff with attackers at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai has ended.
Since Wednesday, 150 people have been killed in the violence that ...
Mumbai crisis carries on for third day
As attacks on India's financial and entertainment capital persist, military personnel are fighting to secure the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, according to the International Herald Tribune.
Westerners targeted in Mumbai terror attacks
While India has frequently blamed terrorist attacks on Islamic militants and extremists in Pakistan, this attack comes at a time during which Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been advocating closer relations with India; he even suggested a joint terrorism combat force.
Online coverage of Mumbai attacks
As part of the breaking news coverage of the sudden attacks that took place today in Mumbai, India, Blast has received webcasts from the South Asian Journalists Association who covered these events via live...
Terror in India
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At least 80 people have been killed, 250 injured and more held hostage in Mumbai, India, in coordinated terror attacks, according to news agencies.
The attackers, armed with machine guns, bombs and gre...
