Year in Review
The Year in Review (1/3)
Anand Sharma new trade minister
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Anand Sharma was named on Thursday as trade minister in the new Indian government, a key post with responsibility for negotiating the country's stand at the Doha round of global trade talks. Full Article
India expands number of ministers, allies come in
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday named 59 new ministers, including 14 of the cabinet rank, as he brought key allies into the government after his resounding general election victory. Full Article
DMK back in Congress coalition, stability boosted
CHENNAI (Reuters) - The DMK, a major ally of India's ruling Congress party said on Monday it had returned to the coalition after settling differences over ministerial posts, boosting the government's stability. Full Article
Back from the Dead
Reuters correspondent Sourav Mishra recounts the unforgettable night of Nov. 26 at Mumbai's Leopold Cafe. Full Article
Best Reads
Reuters India's Madhu Soman picks some of the best reads of the year gone by.
Global Timeline for 2008
India in 2008
Madhu Soman, Reuters Consumer Media Editor, looks back at a tumultuous year for India. Video
A look ahead
Place your bets on 2009
What do you think the new year will bring India? Make a virtual wager on the news of 2009. Play
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