The Dirty Video
As a bemused India watches the alleged shenanigans of a ruling-party lawyer-turned-politician who has finally quit public office, a fellow lawyer finds that Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s resignation statement hides more than it reveals, and that it has unwittingly triggered a timely debate on privacy issues in the era of YouTube, FaceBook and Twitter.
UK Crackdown on NRI 'Criminal Landlords'
Britain is cracking down on landlords – many of them of Indian-origin – who construct illegal extensions to their houses and rent them out to illegal immigrants at extortionate rates in parts of London and elsewhere.With the Economy in Intensive Care, the India Story is Over
serious doubts have been raised about the three fundamental building blocks of business i.e. the quality of employees, the quality of entrepreneurs, and the environment crafted by the government. The image of India has been disfigured by the triple whammy of insult, injury and incompetence.Notts Police Officer in Call Center Race Complaint
An obscene comment about Indian call centre staff was among complaints of racism made against Notts Police in the last three years.Why Chris Hemswprth Named His Daughter India
"It was just a name we liked, I always kind of liked Indie or Indiana for a boy, and she liked India. We sorta went, 'Oh well, whether it's a boy or a girl that will decide.' It just seemed to fit."Illegal Indians quitting recession-hit UK?
Amidst a tougher immigration regime under the David Cameron government, dwindling job opportunities and double-dip recession, many Indian citizens who entered Britain illegally to chase their 'London Dreams' are returning home, official figures show.UK Plans Curry Colleges
The British government has committed £1.75 million to open five curry colleges to teach Britons how to cook Indian food.
Indian-American Elected to City Council in Texas
35-year-old Gandhi, elected to an 'At Large' seat on the the Sugar Land City Council, received 2,468 votes (52.11%) while Naomi Fulan Lam, a real estate broker, was in second place with 1,525 votes (32.20%).
Rupee fall: Students Abroad Bear the Brunt
The sharp depreciation of the rupee has spooked the parents of students studying abroad.
May 21 When Rajat Gupta and Dharun Ravi will go on Trial
May 21 promises to be a crucial day for the Indian-American community as one of corporate America’s most prominent India-born executives is scheduled to go on trial here while miles away a New Jersey court is to decide the fate of a Chennai native convicted of hate crime.
After Barring Indian Chefs, UK Plans own Curry Colleges
Under the new immigration rules, chefs can only be recruited from abroad for posts paying over £28,000 a year, exclusive of accommodation and meals.
Britain Opens New Doors in India
Britain is increasing its diplomatic presence in India by opening deputy high commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh
Land Bill Shocks India Inc
The revamped bill proposes that land cannot be acquired by the state for any profit-making enterprise. This virtually reverses the government’s plan to facilitate land acquisitions for industry and townships with better compensation.
India Ex-telecoms Minister A Raja Granted Bail
A court in India has granted bail to former Telecoms Minister Andimuthu Raja after 15 months in jail.
With Flexibility, Africa Surpasses India
Africa has become the world’s most underrated growth story — in part because many of its governments have developed the resilience that comes with the ability to pivot. That pivoting ability has helped Africa surpass India in some measures.
Fans Denouce King Khan After A Public Brawl
Shah Rukh Khan, one of Bollywood’s leading men and owner of a cricket team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, is accused of abusing and assaulting security guards after his team won a game against the Mumbai Indians team, in an Indian Premier League cricket match.
IPL: Molestation Case
Luke Pomersbach, arrested for allegedly molesting a US national and severely beating up her fiance, was on Friday granted interim bail till Saturday.
Shah Rukh banned from Wankhede for 5 years
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday banned IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders' co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan from entering the Wankhede Stadium for five years.
Paa Child Actor Dies in Nepal Plane Crash
The 14-year-old had a cameo in the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Paa' and acted in numerous southern language films.
Chennai is Certainly Back as India’s Auto-capital
The companies that will set shop near Chennai are Yamaha, Ashok Leyland-Nissan Motor Company, Daimler-India Commercial Vehicles, Eicher Motors and Philips Carbon.
Summon US Envoy over Kali-Ma Beer
The beer, by the Burnside Brewing Company based in Oregon state, also has a picture of the goddess on the bottles.
India's Woes Make China Look Rosy
The slow growth-inflation combo leaves India in a trap. The central bank, which just started cutting rates last month after nearly two years of decelerating growth, has little space to cut further unless inflation lies down.
JPMorgan Senior Executives to Resign
Top executives at JPMorgan Chase are expected to resign this week following $2bn (£1.2bn) of losses at the bank's London trading desk.
Gone Hollywood, Bollywood Theater in Queens Still Struggles
After immigrating to New York in 1979, Gunasegaram gained a following by renting neglected theaters all over the New York area and showing Indian films to give immigrants a cinematic taste of home.
TV Show about Madhubala's Love Life Upsets Sister
Madhubala and Dilip Kumar sizzled not only on the big screen, but were romantically involved off screen too. The show deals with how their relationship ended on a bitter note.
In Search of Kolkata’s Lost Jazz Scene
India's little-known jazz history was highlighted at a recent international jazz day celebration.
The Avengers Indian Slum Scenes Draw Criticism
While the superhero film has opened well in India, members of the Indian film industry and others have expressed dismay about its slum scenes depicting Kolkata.
Jaganmohan Reddy's visit to Tirumala Temple Sparks Controversy
YSR Congress President YS Jaganmohan Reddy's visit to Tirumala's Balaji Temple on Wednesday morning has turned out to be controversial, because, critics say, he went in for a darshan without signing the formal declaration about his faith in god, violating the temple rules.
Noteworthy Birthday Gift Awaits Sachin Tendulkar
Parmar has currency notes whose numbers associate with the life of the legendary batsman.
Now, Girls to get Lessons on Pros and Cons of marrying a NRI
The risks that girls run of marrying a NRI without vetting his proposal thoroughly includes sexual exploitation, bonded labour, brutal beatings and even violent death.
The Chicken Came First; not the Egg.
A Sri Lanka hen has given birth to a chick without an egg, in a new twist on the age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first.
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