In response to the Indian government’s aim to make the country a larger oil exporter, oil giant Shell has announced that it may build a refinery in India, the first of its kind by a major global oil company. Meanwhile, Essar Oil will build a refinery capable of producing 210,000 barrels a day. Domestic demand [...]
Taking a break from the film circuit following her marriage and the birth of her daughter, actress Raveena Tandon wants to open an animal hospital and rehabiltation center. The animal-loving Tandon has recently been active in PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and wants to help her furry friends with her partner Sangita [...]
Batsman Virender Sehwag said that Team India is looking forward to playing under new coach Greg Chappell, and said he was expecting “good planning, good strategies, and fair behavior for players.” Sehwag also mentioned that training camp will allow the team to find their mistakes and improve on them, preparing themselves for the upcoming season. [...]
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh received an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree from Oxford University, the PM’s alma mater, on Friday. Singh, who received a D. Phil. in Economics from Nuffield College in Oxford in 1957, was presented the honorary degree for his role as a statesman and leading economist in a special ceremony. [...]
Actor Fardeen Khan stated that he was not involved with the recent cocaine selling controversy of apparel maker Provogue, despite the fact that he is Provogue’s brand ambassador. The actor stated that he was innocent and can “prove it in the court” if necessary, after returning from London this week. Three people connected with the [...]
Cricketeer Virender Sehwag said the absence of Sachin Tendulkar on the Indian cricket team will affect the team’s performance in the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, but added that the younger players will be able to meet the challenge. Tendulkar, who recently underwent surgery for tennis elbow, won’t be able to play in the upcoming [...]
Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi said Sania Mirza’s performance at Wimbledon was “brilliant,” noting that her match against No. 5-ranked Svetlana Kuznetsova proved what she was capable of. He stated that temperament is Sania’s strength and that making it as far through Wimbledon as she did is a “creditable achievement for her.” Bhupathi also mentioned [...]
A new book called The Voyage to Excellence profiles the personal and professional lives of 21 Indian businesswomen who, as the foreward notes, “overcame significant odds, social or economic, to achieve success in her business.” The Voyage to Excellence, penned by two Chennai college students named Nischinta Amarnath and Debashish Ghosh, features interviews by some [...]
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee wrote to British Prime Minister Tony Blair in response to the terrorist attacks on London today, describing them as “cowardly and barbaric”, and stressing that the global community must face the challenge with “determination and unity.” The letter expressed Vajpayee’s condolences for the loss of lives in the [...]
The UK is about to be invaded by a new line of Barbie dolls based on the looks and costumes of actress Aishwarya Rai. The dolls, which feature intricate detail including silks, embroidery, and jewelry, were imported to the UK by Sair Mir of Mir Media. Indian Barbies will soon feature styles from all over [...]