India approves OROP to equalise veterans' pensions
India approved a long-awaited programme to equalise pension payments for retired military personnel despite it being a "huge fiscal burden," defence minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday.
Britain signals move towards air strikes in Syria
ANKARA/LONDON - Britain moved closer to military action in Syria as a senior minister on Saturday said Europe's migration crisis had to be tackled at its source and a newspaper said a parliamentary vote on bombing Islamic State militants in Syria could take place next month.
G20 leaders eye faster economic reforms
Financial leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies agreed on Saturday to step up reform efforts to boost slow growth, saying reliance on ultra-low interest rates would not be enough. Full Article
Austria, Germany open borders to migrants
Austria and Germany opened their borders to thousands of migrants, sent to the Hungarian border by a government that had tried to stop them but was overwhelmed by their sheer numbers. Full Article
Pakistan, Afghanistan to stop blame game: Aziz
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to end a blame game over a spate of attacks, Pakistan’s foreign policy chief said. Sartaj Aziz, foreign affairs adviser to Pakistan's PM, visited the Afghan capital Kabul for an economic conference and also held meetings with the president, foreign minister and national security adviser. Full Article
India considers extending maternity leave
India is considering extending maternity leave to 24 weeks from 12 weeks, a government official said, adding that it would encourage more women to breastfeed and help reduce high rates of child malnutrition in the country. A government official said an expectant mother needs one month of rest before birth, and seven months after, to adequately nurse her child. Full Article
Hamilton storms to 11th pole in 12 races
F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton saw off a strong Ferrari challenge at the Italian GP to seal his 11th pole position in 12 races. Full Article
"Equals" fails to add up for Venice critics
With Kristen Stewart of "Twilight" fame and Nicholas Hoult of "X-Men", the sci-fi film "Equals" is sure to have box-office draw, but it failed to win much critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival. Full Article
'Welcome Back' is sporadically funny
Anees Bazmee’s 2007 “Welcome” was one of those ‘guilty pleasure’ films, salvaged in great part by a talented cast and some clever dialogue. Eight years later, Bazmee tries to recreate the same formula. “Welcome Back” is sporadically funny, one that ebbs and flows; but it just about passes the ‘guilty pleasure’ test thanks to Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar, writes Shilpa Jamkhandikar. Full Article | Bollywood
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Ford Foundation head in India moves on, hints at discord with government
The head of the Indian operations of the U.S.-based Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest charitable funds, has announced she is moving roles, hinting at discord between the organisation and the government over its handling of charities. Full Article
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India's 'bulldozer' promises to add 2 percentage points to growth
The man PM Narendra Modi has tasked with launching a China-style infrastructure boom calls himself a "bulldozer" and promises to add two percentage points to India's economic growth in two years. Full Article
When India’s bowlers earned their stripes
Though cricket is a team sport, often batsmen are “seen” to walk away with the limelight in a team’s victory. In the recent series against Sri Lanka, it was India's bowlers who earned their stripes with distinction. Full Article
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