Agni-III Range Can
Extend to 5,000 km: Scientists Buoyed by the successful
test firing of a nuclear capable ballistic missile they designed and
developed, Indian scientists confidently declared Friday it could be
inducted into service in two to three years, even as they said its
range could be extended to 5,000 km. Agni-III, is a two-stage,
3,000-km range intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) that was
sent aloft from a defence base in Orissa Thursday ... Read On >>>
US takes "responsible" India's missile test in stride
The United States has not taken amiss India's test firing of nuclear
capable Agni III missile saying New Delhi has demonstrated a degree
of responsibility in preventing proliferation of nuclear technology.
"Look, India's trying to enter into a different
kind of relationship with the rest of the world vis-a-vis its
nuclear programme," State Department spokesman McCormack said
Thursday noting that US itself is "in negotiations with the
Indian government about that."
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Brazil
'Positive' About Civil Nuclear Cooperation with India Ahead of President Luiz
Inacio Lula Da Silva's visit to India in June, Brazil, a member of
the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group, Friday said it had no issues
with civil nuclear cooperation with India and struck an optimistic
note on the G4 initiative for expansion of UN Security Council. Read On >>>
India,
China Lead Growth Across Asia: IMF by Arun Kumar
With India and China continuing to lead the way, most of Asia
witnessed more growth in 2006, but the two Asian giants also present
upside risks to growth, according to the International Monetary Fund
(IMF). Growth in the region as a whole was up by 0.4 percentage
point from a year earlier to 7.6 percent, while emerging Asia's
growth rate rose by a similar rate to reach 9 percent, IMF said
Friday ... Read On >>>
46%
Vote Peacefully in Uttar Pradesh
In an atmosphere of unheard of peace, 46 percent of 16.4 million
people voted Friday in the second phase of staggered UP elections
whose outcome is bound to have its impact on national politics. With
thousands of paramilitary forces deployed in the 10 otherwise
volatile districts, officials heaved a happy sigh of relief when the
10-hour exercise was over in 58 constituencies with not a single
reported case of violence. Read On
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Punjab's
Baisakhi: Of Golden Harvest, Good Hope by Jaideep Sarin
Golden fields ready for a bumper harvest, spirited villagers heading
for their fields or to grain markets, a riot of colour even as the
sun unleashes its summer fury. Welcome to Baisakhi - Punjab's
festival of a golden harvest and good hope. Like each year, Punjab
kept its date with Baisakhi Friday.
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South Asian grassroots support for Obama
South Asians for Obama (SAFO), a grassroots movement that seeks to
mobilize the support of the South Asian American community to help
elect Senator Barack Obama as the next US president, launched its
New York chapter Thursday. Read
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Security forces want to target Maoist leaders
Rattled by unabated attacks by Maoist guerrillas, security forces
are wondering if they should kill the long underground leaders of a
four-decade-old insurgency that shows no signs of ending. Read
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Kashmir Police Foil Plot to Kill Azad Jammu and Kashmir Police claim to have foiled a plot to assassinate
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad with the arrest of three people,
including a couple.Read
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IIMs to Release First Admission List April 21
The six Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) deferred announcement
of admission lists till April 21 following Supreme Court stay on the
caste-based quota policy, though a government circular had asked
them to halt the process till further orders.
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Lata's First Ghazal
Album in 17 years For those who've been wondering why Lata Mangeshkar has been lying low, here's
some news: the legendry singer was busy working on her first ghazal album in 17
years, scheduled for a May release. The last time she ventured into the
territory was with Jagjit Singh in "Sajda". Read On>
It's Harvest Time!
Ring in New Year the Indian Way It's Baisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala,
Bihu in Assam and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu... Whatever the name, its festival time
across India's hinterland this weekend with farmers celebrating the season of
good hope and a golden harvest, of course. Read On
Antique Lovers
Often Make Do With Reproductions
By Carina
Frey Gilded chairs, ornate commodes and wardrobes with inlay were once
common among wealthy and noble families who prized expensive
furniture.
Individual pieces that survived wars and plundering are available
now in antique shops and a few furniture makers are specializing in
making reproductions of these pieces.
Experts differ on the criteria necessary to make a piece of
furniture an antique. Read On >>>
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