Concern over access to US press during Obama’s visit: White House
Expressing concern over access being given to the American press during Barack Obama’s visit to India, the U.S. on Friday cautioned that not resolving those issues could have an impact on the coverage of the President’s trip. “I think that he (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and his government... read more »
UN chief appoints Saraswathy Menon in peace-building panel
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Indian sociologist Saraswathi Menon to a panel that will review peace building activities. Ms. Menon, a former lecturer at Madras University, has extensive experience in women’s and development issue. She has been the director of the... read more »
Bhupathi out of mixed doubles in Australian Open
Mahesh Bhupathi went out of the mixed doubles competition following a first-round loss, even as India’s junior tennis players began their campaign on a positive note in the Australian Open on Saturday. Bhupathi and his Australian partner Jarmila Gajdosova frittered away early advantage to lose... read more »
