India

Tigers On The Brink Of Extinction: Conference

Michael Santo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:03:49 -0500

At a conference of tiger experts from 20 countries, including the 13 where wild tigers are still found, international experts stated the sad news: despite best efforts to save them, the world's tiger population is declining fast. New efforts are necessary if they are to be saved from extinction, the panel said.

As Diwali Date Nears Many Exchange Greetings

Michael Santo — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:19:54 -0500

Diwali greetings to all! Diwali is an official holiday in India, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. The entire festival runs over 5 consecutive days. The Diwali date for 2009, or rather, the date of Day One, is October 17th, with the "most important day" being the third day, which is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or "Festival of lights."

President Obama Sends Diwali Greetings to the World

Michael Santo — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:10:17 -0500

Diwali is an official holiday in India, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. The entire festival runs over 5 consecutive days. The Diwali date, or rather, the date of Day One, is October 17th, with the "most important day" being the third day.

Mahatma Gahdhi's 140th Birthday Celebrated by India

Michael Santo — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:32:30 -0500

The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, led the nation in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 140th birth anniversary at his memorial "Raj Ghat" on Friday. Raj Ghat is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi's cremation on January 31st, 1948.

YSR Found Dead After Chopper Crash

Michael Santo — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:31:35 -0500

Chief Minister of India's Andhra Pradesh, Y.S.R. Reddy, more affectionately known simply as YSR to followers and other legislators, has been found dead after going missing on Wednesday. He was 60.

YSR, Chief Minister of India's Andhra Pradesh Missing

Michael Santo — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:46:26 -0500

Y.S.R. Reddy, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, went missing near a dense jungle while on a routine district tour via helicopter early on Wednesday. It's afternoon in India now, and he has not been found yet.

New Delhi Slums to be Curtained Off During 2010 Games

Michael Santo — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:43:34 -0500

Admittedly the Commonwealth Games don't generate the revenue of the Olympic games, but the clean-up effort that New Delhi is taking on for the 2010 Commonwealth Games looks pretty lame in comparison to what China did for the Beijing Olympic Games. Officials have given up, and are going to curtain off slum dwellers during the games.

Bollywood Star Shahrukh Khan Detained in Airport

Michael Santo — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:32:11 -0500

Indian film star Shahrukh Khan today said he was detained for two hours at Newark airport because of his Muslim name. This even did not go unnoticed in India, where a Time of India headline blared "SRK feels the heat of American paranoia."

India, China, Asia Watch Solar Eclipse 2009

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:17:09 -0500

The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century has begun across a huge swathe of Asia, and is visible to huge numbers of people in India and China.

July 22nd Total Solar Eclipse Promises to Be Great (in Asia)

Michael Santo — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:32:17 -0500

The total solar eclipse which will occur on July 22th, 2009 promises to be one of the best ever. It will pass over some of the most densely populated sections of the planet.

"Slumdog Millionaire" Child Star Receives New Home

Michael Santo — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:35:47 -0500

"Slumdog Millionaire" star Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 10, who earlier saw his home demolished when authorities demolished parts of the slum his family was living in, has a new home.

Dance Indian Dance 2009 Winner Announced

Michael Santo — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:53:45 -0500

Unfortunately, reality TV and reality talent shows are not isolated to the U.S. Dance India Dance is similar to the American show So You Think You Can Dance. And we have a winner!