53 pc voting in 2nd phase of Bihar polls
PATNA/ NEW DELHI: About 53 per cent voters on Sunday exercised their franchise in the second phase of Assembly elections in Bihar. Elections were held in 45 assembly constituencies in…
News Analysis: PM East Asia Tour
ASHOK B SHARMA/ TIA/ Experts and analysts are eagerly awaiting as what shape India’s relationship takes with its eastern friends in the near future as the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan…
Churches look to shared values in India
BANGALORE: Human dignity is at the heart of Christian belief but also an ideal of the Indian nation, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, told…
Women mull impact of live-in ruling
NEW DELHI: Women in India are unsure whether to welcome or not a court ruling on their rights in a live-relationship. The Supreme Court on Oct. 21 ruled that a…
Peaceful Polling going on in Bihar
PATNA:(AMN) Over 50 percent electorates have exercised their right of franchise till noon in the 2nd phase of Bihar assembly polls. Long queues of voters were seen at several booths…
Bihar ready for 2nd phase of polls
PATNA: All arrangements have been completed for the second phase of Assembly elections in the state on Sunday. Forty five constituencies spread over six districts of Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, Sitamarhi,…
K interlocutors start peace mission
SRINAGAR: The three interlocutors appointed by the centre arrived here on Saturday on a 4-day visit. The interlocutors led by senior journalist Dileep Padgaonkar would assess the ground situation in…
Tobacco survey: A wakeup call for India
Despite several anti-tobacco measures being taken up by the government, India remains the second largest tobacco consumer in the world. About one million persons die due to tobacco-related diseases every…
Bihar: campaign for 2nd phase polls ends
PATNA: Campaigning for the second phase of election in Bihar came to an end Friday evening. 45 constituencies will go to polls in this phase on Sunday. The constituencies are…
India, Japan to expand economic ties
NEW DELHI: India and Japan are likely to expand economic ties in a big way. The two sides have concluded negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which will be…