Manmohan Singh

103 Bodies Found After Ferry Capsizes In India

AP | ANUPAM NATH | Posted 05.01.2012

BURABURI, India — Rescuers on Tuesday had recovered 103 bodies from a turbulent northeastern river after a heavily packed ferry capsized, saying...

The Dynastic Rot in South Asia

Saad Khan | Posted 04.10.2012

Saad Khan

While Pakistan has had a love-hate relationship with democracy, India has consistently remained democratic. After 65 years, it looks abysmal to see the largest democracy in the world still unable to shun dynasticism.

India's Rising Regional Chiefs Shake New Delhi Government

Swaraaj Chauhan | Posted 05.21.2012

Swaraaj Chauhan

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the ruling congress-led coalition alliance are shell-shocked.

LOOK: 485 Indian Boys Dressed As Gandhi Break Record

Posted 01.31.2012

Nearly 500 young, bespectacled boys dressed as Mahatma Gandhi made the Guinness Book of World Records today as they participated in a peace march in K...

LOOK: New Delhi Parade Commemorates 63rd Republic Day

Posted 03.27.2012

On Thursday, India celebrated the 63rd annual Republic Day, marking the day on which India's constitution became the primary governing document of the...

Indian PM Calls For New Chapter In Relations With Pakistan

AP | By KRISHAN FRANCIS | Posted 01.09.2012

ADDU, Maldives -- Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday that India and rival Pakistan needed to stop wasting time trading barbs and open ...

Top 10 Non-Jews Positively Influencing The Jewish Future

Dovid Efune | Posted 11.04.2011

Dovid Efune

Similar to the criteria used by other list makers, I chose my candidates from around the world and from all walks of life. The list includes, politicians, activists, business giants and more.

The Diplomat: Why India's Prime Minister Should Resign

The Diplomat | Rajeev Sharma | Posted 10.18.2011

Imagine this scenario. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh puts his government on the line, as he did in July 2008 over the Indo-US nuclear deal. This time...

Indian P.M. Lashes Out At Popular Anti-Corruption Activist

AP | RAVI NESSMAN | Posted 10.17.2011

NEW DELHI — A renowned Indian anti-corruption crusader struck a deal with police early Thursday to hold a 15-day public hunger strike against gr...

Clinton To Discuss Counterterrorism On Scheduled India Visit

AP | By ASHOK SHARMA | Posted 09.14.2011

NEW DELHI -- Indian leaders and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will discuss security and counterterrorism efforts when she visits in d...

Indian Premier Vows To Bring Mumbai Bombers To Justice

Posted 09.14.2011

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh vowed on Thursday to bring to justice those behind triple bomb attacks on India's financia...

Death Toll In India Train Accident Climbs To 80

Posted 09.10.2011

LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - The death toll in a train accident in northern India climbed to 80 on Monday with more than 350 injured in one of the w...

India-Bangladesh: Sins of Omission & Commission

Aparna Pande | Posted 09.05.2011

Aparna Pande

On June 29, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in an off-the-record meeting with various editors stated that "at least a quarter" of Bangladesh's populatio...

To the Mahatma, From a Stateless Indian

Dinkar Jain | Posted 08.28.2011

Dinkar Jain

2nd April, 2011 Dear Mahatma Today I witnessed the Indian team lift the cricket world cup for the first time in my life. I have never felt so proud. ...

India's Thriving Economy Slows Down

Posted 07.31.2011

NEW DELHI (Rajesh Kumar Singh) - India's economy grew at its slowest annual pace in five quarters in January to March, as rising interest rates cr...

The Magic Red Carpets of India

Michael Martin | Posted 01.20.2012

Michael Martin

Corruption is everywhere -- even in the U.S. -- but happens at such a high level it doesn't directly affect the average U.S. citizen. In India, corruption starts at home.

India Survives Its Week of Leaks

Betwa Sharma | Posted 05.26.2011

Betwa Sharma

More cables from WikiLeaks this week shifted India's lively political scene into the chaotic gear. Allegations of bribery by the government led to di...

WikiLeaks Cables Cause Uproar In India Over Nuke Deal With U.S.

aolnews.com | Betwa Sharma | Posted 05.25.2011

Indian politicians are in a stew over cables released by WikiLeaks suggesting that Indian lawmakers were paid millions of dollars to vote in favor of ...

Corruption Threatens India's Growth

Jayshree Bajoria | Posted 05.25.2011

Jayshree Bajoria

A spate of high-profile corruption scandals has rocked the Indian government in the last few months and is threatening foreign investor confidence.

India-Pakistan: Hand of Friendship

Aparna Pande | Posted 05.25.2011

Aparna Pande

India has good reasons to seek peace with Pakistan. Indian leaders are alarmed by the growing influence of radical Islamists in Pakistan and the weakening influence of liberals.

Kabul Can Survive Without Gold...

Carl Pope | Posted 05.25.2011

Carl Pope

While the local pollution that fouls Kabul's air is the responsibility of Afghans, the climate change that is rapidly diminishing its snow pack is not.

Will India Win Coveted UN Seat?

Sunil Sharan | Posted 05.25.2011

Sunil Sharan

The mandarins of New Delhi must be pleased as punch to have had over to visit leaders of all five permanent member countries in quick succession. Inexorable appears the march but will India find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

Obama Trip To India 2010: India Prepares For Visit (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Curtis M. Wong | Posted 05.25.2011

President Obama's highly-anticipated, four-day visit to India doesn't kick off until Saturday, but the country has already been abuzz with preparation...

Obama India Trip 2010 Includes Challenges During 'Strategic' Visit

Posted 05.25.2011

Following a colossal dip in U.S. public support, President Barack Obama will touch down in India on Saturday for a four-day trip that promises to be s...

Obama's Upcoming India Trip

Aparna Pande | Posted 05.25.2011

Aparna Pande

Visits by U.S. Presidents to friendly countries are more symbolic than substantive. They are meant to reaffirm policies already in place. Still, Obama's visit to India next month presents an opportunity to examine the American elite's view of India today.