This is terrible..

The blasts were pretty big and I do not rule out a terrorist hand behind it
Navneet Sikera
Varanasi police chief

Quoted: At least 15 people die in bomb blasts in the Indian city of Varanasi - one of the centres of Hinduism.

Yum...Indian Mango's....I can't wait 18 months...

Quote: Besides nuclear diplomacy, Bush also succeeded at mango diplomacy.

The sweet, juicy staple of Indian chutneys and dessert tables was a feature of the joint agreement between the two countries. Bush said the United States would reopen its market to Indian mangoes, banned 17 years ago over concerns about pesticide use.

"The United States is looking forward to eating Indian mangoes," Bush said as both leaders stood side-by-side before the media in a garden at Hyderabad House.

Now, Indian farmers will instead irradiate the fruit to kill any pests, making them fit for consumption in the eyes of U.S. agricultural officials. The fruit should again be available in U.S. markets in about 18 months.

This looks interesting...Applications are due soon...I would love to work on my hindi...K.P ji would be so proud of me... Rosana they even have an Arabic language program...cool

US computer giant Dell will increase its workforce in India by 50% in the next two years, says Dell's president and CEO.

Travel To Delhi For Less

Taj Mahal
Introducing The Spring Fare Sale To Delhi, India

This spring, travel to the land of India. Celebrate the rich culture, luxurious textiles and distinct cuisine. Visit the city of Agra and stop by the glorious beach resort of Konark. Do it all for less than you think. Purchase your tickets on AA.com by February 11, 2006 and save when you travel outbound April 1 through May 15, 2006. Return travel must be complete by May 31, 2006.

Here are just a few sample round-trip fares now available on AA.com

From: To: Round-trip Fare*
Boston, MA (BOS) Delhi, India (DEL) $769
Chicago O'Hare, IL (ORD) Delhi, India (DEL) $902
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) Delhi, India (DEL) $869
Denver, CO (DEN) Delhi, India (DEL) $864
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Delhi, India (DEL) $959
Miami, FL (MIA) Delhi, India (DEL) $864
New York LaGuardia, NY (LGA) Delhi, India (DEL) $769
Phoenix, AZ (PHX) Delhi, India (DEL) $959
San Francisco, CA (SFO) Delhi, India (DEL) $959
Seattle, WA (SEA) Delhi, India (DEL) $959