Anand Mahindra named trustee for London's history museum

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 18:35

Mahindra's appointment is for an initial four-year term from January 1, 2015, London's Natural History Museum said in a statement.

Zurich Chess Challenge: Viswanathan Anand suffers shock defeat

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 09:40

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand struggled with his form for the second consecutive day on Saturday as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the second round of Zurich Chess Challenge here.

IIT-JEE should be made more inclusive: Anand Kumar

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:43

IIT-JEE should be made more inclusive by providing opportunities to talented students from underprivileged families residing in rural areas, Super 30 founder and mathematician Anand Kumar said here.

Vasundhara Raje govt not to allow FDI in multi-brand retail in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:40

The new BJP government in Rajasthan announced that it would not allow FDI in multi-brand retail in the state as it would adversely affect various stakeholders and reduce jobs.

Teesta gets transit bail in case of usurping funds

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:51

Bombay High Court granted transit anticipatory bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand on a complaint lodged against them in Ahmedabad for alleged embezzlement of funds.

Rajasthan too scraps FDI in multi-brand retailing

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:47

Following Delhi, Rajasthan has scrapped the decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retailing.

Viswanathan Anand ties for third in Zurich blitz; loses to Magnus Carlsen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:35

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand won two, lost two and drew one for a joint third place finish at the blitz tournament of Zurich Chess Classic that concluded here today.

A new challenge for Viswanathan Anand in Zurich

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 09:06

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will find himself in the unfamiliar position of starting as the lowest-ranked player when he takes on a tough field in his first Classical tournament since losing the world title, in the Zurich Challenge here at the Savoy.

Founder of Super30 classes gets Ramanujan Mathematics award

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 01:05

Leading mathematician and founder of Super30 classes Anand Kumar was conferred this year`s prestigious Ramanujan Mathematics Award on Monday at the Eighth National Mathemaics Convention organised by a city-based school.

Woman raped inside moving car in Delhi

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 00:24

A 28-year-old married woman was raped by her friend in a moving car here, police Sunday said. A hunt has been launched to nab the accused.

Anand Sharma meets WTO chief in Davos, discusses post-Bali progress

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 13:23

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma met the Director General of the World Trade Organization (DG WTO),Roberto Azevedo, here on Friday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting.

WEF 2014: Indian business leaders cautiously optimistic at Davos

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 19:55

Diversified group Mahindra & Mahindra's senior executive Pawan Goenka said: "There is enough optimism about India. Therefore, I don't think that India story is dead at Davos".