Arun Kumar is Senior Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times. He has spent two-and-half decades covering Bihar, including politics, educational and social issues.
Articles by Arun Kumar
George Bush, Congress set on collision course over Iraq
Both chambers are seeking a timetable for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
Updated on Mar 28, 2007 02:22 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
US presidential race: Democrats rope in Indian Americans
The Indians will mobilise the community for the 2008 US presidential elections.
Updated on Mar 24, 2007 12:41 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Ranbaxy pulls out of Merck race
Experts feel the $6 bn deal is out of Indians' reach, report A Kumar & G Choudhury.
Updated on Mar 21, 2007 02:28 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar and Gaurav Choudhury, New Delhi
Tatas to raise $1 bn fund for core sector
India largest corporate is in talks with investors in US and Europe to foray into pvt equity, writes Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 20, 2007 08:13 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Bollywood spinning money in America
A record number of Indian films reach blockbuster status in the United States with half of the 14 foreign language films that earn over $2 mn being in Hindi.
Updated on Apr 04, 2007 04:55 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Tishman to buy 74 pc in Gurgaon SEZ
Tishman Speyer, the multi-billion dollar US real estate fund, is set to acquire 74 per cent equity in Rockman's special economic zone in Gurgaon, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 20, 2007 05:52 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
India’s growth story will remain intact: India Inc
Experts feel that despite inadequate infrastructure, shortage of skilled labour and mounting inflation, the economy will remain on a roll, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 18, 2007 09:50 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
India, US asleep as China races ahead in research
A study raises concerns that China is racing ahead in its ability to perform basic research.
Updated on Mar 17, 2007 01:32 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
US pushes Musharraf to do more for democracy in Pak
The US describes Musharraf as a good friend and a staunch ally in the war on terror.
Updated on Mar 17, 2007 11:25 AM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Vodafone gives Essar enough space
Post deal the Indian group continues to hold 33 pc, but ensures itself a $5-billion valuation, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 15, 2007 09:37 PM IST
HindustanTimes.com | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Mukesh wants slice of Carrefour
Reliance is in talks to pick a minority stake in the France-based retail giant, report HT Correspondents.
Updated on Mar 15, 2007 01:05 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, Gaurav Choudhury and Indulal PM, New Delhi/mumbai
Taliban find safe havens in Pak: Gates
Taliban and Al-Qaeda are both using some of the wild areas on the Pakistani side of the border as havens
Updated on Mar 14, 2007 04:51 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Ravi Ruia to chair Hutch board
British telecom giant Vodafone also agrees to a four-year put option for the Essar group, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 13, 2007 06:51 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Essar wants $7.5 billion to exit Hutch
If Essar gets the new price, Hutch-Essar's valuation will climb to $24 bn from $18.8 bn, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Mar 12, 2007 02:44 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar Arun Kumar, New Delhi
US brings law to beat India, China
A bipartisan legislation to preserve its competitive edge in science and tech has been introduced in the US Senate.
Updated on Mar 10, 2007 02:26 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Sunita Williams is missing her samosas
The Indian American astronaut is eagerly waiting for the consignment of samosas to be delivered at her home in space.
Updated on Mar 08, 2007 12:24 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
HSBC forays into insurance JV with Canara, OBC
While Canara will own the majority 51%, OBC will hold 23% and HSBC 26% in the deal, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Mar 05, 2007 09:28 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
US official seeks higher H1B cap to attract Indians
Faced with a shortage of skilled workers, US wants the cap on H1B visas raised.
Published on Mar 02, 2007 02:55 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Poppy powers Afghan Taliban, says US
US is worried that an alarming rise in poppy culture in Afghanistan is helping fund terror attacks.
Updated on Mar 02, 2007 02:16 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Indian accused of making terror threats in US
Sujithkumar Venkatramolla is charged with causing a bomb and anthrax scare at University of Missouri-Rolla.
Updated on Mar 01, 2007 03:13 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
India Inc’s market cap set to hit $1 trillion-mark
Year 2007 is expected to be one of the biggest years in the annals of Indian entrepreneurship, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Feb 28, 2007 02:27 AM IST
HindustanTimes.com | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Mukesh to be world’s richest Indian
The RIL chairman is on way to overtaking LN Mittal, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Feb 27, 2007 04:16 AM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Deepa's Water triumphs even as it loses an Oscar
Waterhas already scored its greatest triumph simply by existing, says a report.
Published on Feb 26, 2007 11:25 AM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
The Namesake: a flag of desi creative power
Mira Nair has chosen Nitin Sawhney to compose the music for her new film.
Updated on Mar 23, 2007 01:24 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Steel tycoon Mittal ordered to sell US steel plant
US authorities has been ordered to sell a steel plant owned by the Indian steel magnate near Baltimore.
Published on Feb 22, 2007 12:27 PM IST
IANS | Arun Kumar, Washington
Mukesh Ambani talks pasta and cheese with Prodi
With an ambitious plan to expand in the retail business, Mukesh Ambani has more delicious things in mind than his empire's old staples, petroleum and petrochemicals, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Feb 19, 2007 11:54 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Bihar lands on ?Cape of Good Hope'
First comes Nitish?s phenomenal acceptance level in the State, with 81 per cent respondents from Bihar rating him the best, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Feb 19, 2007 11:19 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, Patna
Small town Indians trade global shares
Technology-savvy Indian investors have started shopping for assets across the globe, sitting in comfortable corners in front of personal computers, reports Arun Kumar.
Published on Feb 19, 2007 11:04 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Arcelor Mittal is front runner for Sesa Goa
Three other bids were submitted in the final round by Sterlite, AV Birla and a Aussie iron ore Co, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Feb 19, 2007 11:20 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi
Merger mania has just begun
Investment bankers see more deals as India Inc discovers new global vistas, reports Arun Kumar.
Updated on Feb 19, 2007 03:34 PM IST
None | Arun Kumar, New Delhi