India

29 May 2007 -- For decades, the first choice of movie-obsessed audiences in India has been the Hindi-language films produced by the country's hugely popular film industry, known as "Bollywood." But a surprisingly successful run by the American-made Spider-Man 3 reveals the rising popularity in India of Hollywood movies. Anjana Pasricha has a report from New Delhi.

When Spider-Man 3 was released in India in early May, it was not just English-speaking audiences in the big cities queuing up to watch the film.    » read more »

18 May 2007 -- A bomb explosion in a mosque in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad has killed at least five people and wounded more than 25. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi that security was stepped up in other major Indian cities after the blast.

Authorities say the bomb exploded at the 17th-century Mecca Masjid mosque in Hyderabad just as Friday prayers were drawing to a close. The mosque is located in a congested area of the city.    » read more »

05/18/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement today regarding the bomb explosion in Hyderabad, India:

“Maria and I were saddened to hear the devastating news of the bombing in Hyderabad, India. I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Chief Minister of the State of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy. Our thoughts are with the victim’s families during this painful time and we will pray for their comfort.”

Source: California Governor

14 May 2007 -- Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has asked India's Supreme Court to move an obscenity case against her and Hollywood actor Richard Gere to a nearby court.

Shetty's lawyer, Anand Grover, asked the court to transfer the case to Mumbai, where she lives. Her lawyer also asked for a stay on the proceedings against Shetty.

The case stems from a public appearance by Shetty and Gere, who repeatedly kissed and hugged the Bollywood star at an AIDS awareness event in April.    » read more »

Corning, Virginia Tech to partner with Indian scientists toward development of clean energy solutions

April 23, 2007 -- RICHMOND - Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia Tech will seek partnerships with the research and development community in India to support Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), a world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, in the development of clean, sustainable energy solutions. Representatives of Corning and Virginia Tech are among the Virginia delegation currently in India.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2007 ─ The World Bank today approved an US$189 million credit/loan to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh designed to improve agricultural productivity and help community-based institutions manage tank systems effectively.    » read more »

Delegation will be led by two Cabinet secretaries

April 19, 2007 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that he will not accompany the delegation of Virginia business leaders and economic development officials on a scheduled trade mission to India between April 22 and 28, 2007. Governor Kaine will remain in Richmond to coordinate the state’s response to this week’s tragedy at Virginia Tech.    » read more »