India

Nepal officials drown Bihar villages to save their own

September 1, 2008
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Twelve days after the Kosi breached its embankment here on August 18, Nepal police cut a 15-metre chasm across a highway to send the floodwaters surging southwards into Bihar. People and police here blame the dyke breach on “inaction” by India, which owns the Kosi barrage and embankment, and say they were forced to...

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Why is Iphone 3G a big flop in India?

August 27, 2008
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Many expected iphone to become instant hit in every market just like US. But apart from US and few European countries, iphone hasn’t taken off as expected. Even worse, In India it is a total flop show. Indian youngsters are not averse to spending thousands on mobile phones, but they are certainly not dumb...

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Akhil loses out in Quarter Finals but two more Indians in Quarterfinal

August 18, 2008
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Much anticipated Akhil Kumar lost to Moldovan Gojan Veaceslav in a rather one sided match. Akhil who was epitome of confidence after beating defending world champion from Russia had made many to watchout for him.The result was a shock to many in Indian camp as his quarterfinal opponent was not popular boxer either. But...

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