It is striking how quickly the over-hyped optimism over the evolving India economic story has given way to a reality check in general and pessimism over the economic outlook in particular. Capital inflows into India were attracted by the increasing

As it turns out, the number of small and marginal farmers is more than 30 million and it is estimated that the number is likely to be 36.90 million, while the number of other farmers is estimated about 5.97 million.

Outside Saudi Arabia, there is no spare capacity. Sanctions on Iran have meant that no new outside funds have come to bolster the current production of around 4 million barrels a day. Outside Saudi Arabia, there is no spare capacity.

Here is an astonishing fact: on December 10 1998, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude was exactly $10 and ninety eight cents. Nearly 10 years and one thousand and sixty two per cent later, it

By far the most awaited game of the year, Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) takes gamers on the streets of Liberty City, a dystopic version of New York City in 2008. What propels this violent, intelligent, profane, endearing, obnoxious,

Bharti has decided to disengage from the ongoing talks and has conveyed the same to MTN," the company said. "The MTN board has now presented a completely different structure," the statement said, than what was agreed earlier.

Under the Slum Prevention Programme, the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority will build 500,000 houses in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region over the next five years. Of this, 50,000 houses would be built over the next year, said metropolitan commissioner Ratnakar

The pure gold is alloyed with silver, copper and various to make it suitably hard for jewelery making. The percentage of pure gold is denoted by its carat (k) weight. Pure gold is 24k (ie.100per cent gold), the other common

A committee set up by the Association of Mutual Funds in India had recommended that the existing OD may be split into two parts -- Statement of Additional Information, which will incorporate all statutory information on mutual funds, and Scheme

This is the 2nd time that Gujjar violence has forced the BJP to shift its national executive meeting out of Jaipur.

South African troops shot dead a man as they moved in to quell violence against foreigners.

Researchers in the US have found that rosemary can break up the potentially cancer-causing compounds in meat.

Pak PM Yousuf Raza Giliani insisted that under his leadership India and Pak will find a way to sustain peace.

At least 10 people were killed and many were injured when police opened fire to disperse agitating Gujjars.

About 99 Indian prisoners, including 96 fishermen, who were freed from Pakistan jails, were handed over to Indian authorities at Wagha border.

Ending a political deadlock, Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala invited the Maoists to form a Government more than a month after they emerged as biggest party in the Constituent Assembly polls.

Army was deployed in Bayana town in Bharatpur and nearby villages, where tension is running high.

Close friends and supporters Hillary Clinton are seeking a "graceful exit strategy" for her from the nomination race.

The 'TV' that helped Ponting to get out of his bad form will be an essential part of the Aussie cricket team's kit.

Anita Durrani, whom the police made a co-accomplice in Arushi's murder, said the Police never interrogated her.