Articles By Ambrosia Sabrina

Oil Shares Rise as Govt Gives Free Hand to Revise Disel Prices

Shares of Indian oil market companies (OMCs) moved up in the wake of Oil Minister Veerapa Moily's announcement of diesel price revisions by small quantum over a period of time.

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

Pakistan Offers India FM-Level Talks to Resolve LoC Crisis

Pakistan on Wednesday offered to hold ministerial-level talks with India to resolve the cross-border tensions in Kashmir.

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

India-Pak Flag Meet on LoC Crisis Ends Without Breakthrough

India and Pakistan on Monday failed to make breakthrough at the brigade-level flag meeting over the cross-border tensions in Kashmir's Pooch sector.

Director Ang Lee with "Life of Pi" cast members Tabu and Suraj Sharma at the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills

'Life of Pi' Composer Michael Dana Bags Golden Globe Award for Best Song

Music composer Mychael Danna won the prestigious Golden Globe Award in the best original song category for "Life of Pi" on Sunday night.

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

India, Pakistan Set for Flag Meet on Friday after Fresh Cross-Border Firing

Fresh cross-border attacks were reported along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Kashmir as Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged heavy gunfire late Saturday.

Pakistan Blasts

Pakistan Twin Blasts Kill 115; Scenes of Disaster in Pictures

Around 115 people were killed and several dozens injured in the twin bombings that ripped through the south-west city of Quetta in Pakistan on Thursday, reported Associated Press.

Bomb Weighing 1.5 kg Found in Slain Jawan's Body; Maoist Encounter in Jharkhand Claims 14 Lives

An autopsy performed on the body of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, recovered from the site of Monday's fierce gunfight with Maoists at Jharkhand, detected the presence of an explosive device inside.

An Indian army soldier displays a seized rocket propelled grenades launcher (RPGL) during a news conference inside a military garrison in Srinagar April 25, 2009.

India-Pakistan LoC Firing: UN Body Seeks to Probe Ceasefire Violation

The UN military observer group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), an establishment of the United Nations peacekeeping mission that mediates issues concerning the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, will launch an investigation into the ceasefire violations along the state's Line of Control (LoC).

Indian Railway

Railway Fares to Increase 2-10 Paise/km from Jan 21

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Wednesday announced a hike in passenger fares that will take effect Jan 21.

An Indian army soldier displays a seized rocket propelled grenades launcher (RPGL) during a news conference inside a military garrison in Srinagar April 25, 2009.

India Condemns Pakistan's Ghastly Attack on Jawans; Soldier's Body Found Decapitated

India is expected to warn Pakistan at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet on Wednesday over the brutal killings of two Indian jawans near the LoC in Kashmir.