Kerala to issue first Islamic bond in India
The Indian state of Kerala plans on selling the nation’s first Islamic bonds, or sukuk, in 2010…
December 16, 2009 4:37
Is the money flow slowing down?
While remittances to places like India and Pakistan could be hit by the debt crisis in Dubai, the Philippines says it doesn’t expect any declines in money transfers.
December 3, 2009 2:54India loses contact with Chandrayaan-I
Indian space scientists confirmed on Sunday they lost contact with an unmanned moon mission…
August 30, 2009 2:39
Hoping to fly high
Ghaith Al Ghaith, the CEO of Dubai’s first low-cost airline FlyDubai refuses to share details about the carrier’s India route, but insists the airline’s plans are on track.
August 27, 2009 1:50
Is India overreacting?
Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s detention at an airport in the US has outraged politicians, actors and his fans in the country. But is everyone going overboard?
August 16, 2009 2:50
Mumbai closes theatres and schools as swine flu spreads
The flu has led to the death of...
August 12, 2009 3:42
India developing local swine flu vaccine
The vaccine is expected to be ready by...
August 9, 2009 8:15
Indian banks’ strike may delay remittances
A two-day strike is being held from...
August 5, 2009 7:34
New Delhi metro bridge collapse kills 5 workers, injures 13 others
A concrete bridge under construction for the New Delhi metro rail system fell on Sunday...
July 12, 2009 3:19
Gay and happy
The Delhi High Court has passed a landmark ruling decriminalizing gay sex between consenting adults.
July 2, 2009 2:48
Two frogs married in India
Residents of the Indian suburb of Nagpur, in the state of Maharashtra, married two frogs in a...
June 24, 2009 2:29Flydubai to open three routes to India
Flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, is launching three routes to the Indian…
June 24, 2009 1:58
Please, please take a shower
A man in India hasn’t showered in 35 years. He hopes it’ll help him produce a son.
May 13, 2009 1:39
5 ways to fly more for less
The airline industry has been adversely affected by the financial crisis, and is now trying to woo customers back with good deals. Here are a few in the region.
May 4, 2009 3:10
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43