What Works for Tammy Baldwin, the First Openly Gay Senator?
Tammy Baldwin, to repeat a cliche, has just made a stunning date with history. After wrenching the Wisconsin constituency off former governor Tommy Thompson, the 50-year-old becomes the first ‘openly gay’ US Senator.
Indian-Americans Vote for Obama in Swing States
Nearly three-fourth of Indian Americans voted for US President Barack Obama in the swing states which are considered to be decisive in final results, a sample survey has found.
Sachin Tendulkar honoured by Australia
Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has been awarded the Order of Australia, one of the country's highest honours.
Asian Markets Flat as Barack Obama Wins Second Term
There are concerns whether Mr Obama and a Republican-dominated Congress will be able to negotiate a way to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.
Obama Re-election Not Best News for IT Outsourcing Industry
The re-election of US President Barack Obama is not the best news for IT outsourcing industry, according to CEO of iGATE, Phaneesh Murthy. "Not the best news for India or the IT outsourcing industry. However, we need to understand how much of the election rhetoric continues into 2013 and that will determine the full implications to us," Murthy said.
Saffron Fields are a Reminder of Kashmir's Royal Romance
A 16th-century royal was smitten by the beauty and voice of a singer-poetess in these south Kashmir highlands during a moonlit November night amid the fragrance and magical colours of the blooming saffron flowers.
6 Indian-Americans Seek to Create History in US Presidential Elections 2012
Six Indian-Americans are in the race for a seat in the US House of Representatives, with the latest polls and mainstream media saying that three of them have bright chances of winning.
Things an NRI Must Remember While Selling Property in India
The real estate market in India is growing and non-resident Indians (NRIs) are playing a key role in it. Here, we look at basic rules and regulations governing sale of property by NRIs in India.
The Princelings of India
The lineage of Rahul Gandhi’s entourage — as well as that of several other young beneficiaries in last week’s reshuffle — suggests that nepotism still dominates the Congress Party despite a recent popular upsurge against corruption
Over 100 UFOs Sighted in India Along Chinese Border
The Army troops deployed along the China border from Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh in northeast have reported more than 100 sightings of "Unidentified Flying Objects" (UFOs) in the last three months.
Why Girish Karnad Isn’t Wrong About V.S. Naipaul
Once the word got around that Girish Karnad had eviscerated Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, the Trinidad-born British writer who had been given the lifetime achievement award at the Tata Literature Live! Festival in Mumbai, the battle-lines were drawn clearly.
Fighting Stress Through Tribal Meditation
Stress is increasing in everyday life due to multiple social and economic factors but an expert assures a remedy through ZeNLP - the science of creating structured change in behaviour using simple "tribal meditation" techniques like clapping or chanting.
American Tango vs Indian Tandav
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Indian-American Candidates Look to Create History in Polls
Six Indian-Americans are in the race for a seat in the US House of Representatives, with the latest polls and mainstream media saying that three of them have bright chances of winning.
India Wardens Bang Drums to Halt Peeing in Public
Volunteers in India armed with drums and whistles are to lead a crackdown on going to the toilet in public under a new scheme in the western state of Rajasthan.
The Lox Sherpa of Russ & Daughters
When Hurricane Sandy threatened to cut power to Russ & Daughters, the popular lox purveyor on Houston Street, Chhapte Sherpa, an assistant manager there, was a first responder in saving the salmon.
2 Cities, 16 Cappuccinos, 1 Winning Cup
The entry of the American chain giant (there are three stores in Mumbai, and plans for more next year), brought forth a storm of discussion on whether their coffees were the real deal.
The Changing State of US Ethnicity
The US has undergone many different immigration trends since the 15th Century, with various ethnic groups rising and falling over time.
India Azim Premji Call to Protest Against Bangalore Rubbish
Indian software tycoon Azim Premji has called on residents of Bangalore to protest against the failure to clean up piles of garbage in the city.
At the Heart of a Political Brawl in India, Two Historic Newspapers
At the heart of the acrimonious battle, just the latest between Mr. Swamy and the Gandhi family, is a company called Young Indian. Mr. Swamy claims it was established by Mrs. Gandhi and her son to do what he called a “stinking deal” aimed at acquiring a publicly listed publishing company, Associated Journals.
Indian-Americans Emerging From the Shadows in US Politics
Whoever wins the tight White House race Nov 6, Indian-Americans are bound to play a key role in the new administration going by their growing clout in American politics.
Indian-origin Spy's Bust to be Unveiled in London
A bust of Noor Inayat Khan, the Second World War secret agent of Indian origin, will be unveiled here next week by Britain's Princess Anne.
Finding Last Resting Place for Indians in Gulf
The funeral centre projects may help fulfil the wishes of many third generation Indians living in the Gulf countries to make those nations their last resting place.
The Next Sexual Revolution: All About a Room of My Own?
One of the biggest casualties of growing up in a middle class or lower middle class Indian household – where your chemistry books fight for space with your father’s grocery accounts book, where you have had to lock yourself up in the bathroom to say good-morning to the new boyfriend, where you’ve constantly fought with the grandmother to lower the TV volume so that your music player becomes audible – is your sex life.
Full Text: Sonia, Rahul Accused of Grabbing Rs 1,600 cr Property
Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy has accused Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi of perjury a short while ago, and demanded a CBI inquiry in an alleged fraud involving the ownership of a public limited company that owns a pricey property in the heart of Delhi.
Have India’s Poor Become Human Guinea Pigs?
Drug companies are facing mounting pressure to investigate reports that new medicines are being tested on some of the poorest people in India without their knowledge.
Infosys on Major Austerity Drive, Defers Joining Dates of 17,000 Recruits
The Infosys spokesperson said the company would honour all campus offers. The company has introduced an online training programme to keep these new hires engaged till they formally start work. "
In Kerala, Political Humor is Embraced
India may have dented its image as a champion of press freedom after the anticorruption activist Aseem Trivedi was arrested in September for lampooning the Parliament in a cartoon, but, in fact, political satire has a long history in many parts of the country, especially in Kerala.
A Curry Club in Uptown Manhattan
In New York, British expats’ complaints about how much they missed this Anglo-Indian staple inspired the creation of the Curry Club.
World's Longest Married Couple is From Punjab
Karam Chand and his wife Katari, who have eight children and 28 grandchildren, have been married for 87 years, making them the world's longest married couple.
1984 Survivors: The People that Time Forgot
The lapse of time has done little to dull the bitterness or erase the images of fathers, sons, brothers and husbands killed mercilessly in the rioting that followed the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards on Oct 31, 1984.
Somali Pirates Expand Their Operations Till West Coast of India
Somali pirates now have expanded their operations to the West Coast of India, a senior US official has said, adding, the issue of piracy has become a regular part of America's diplomatic engagements with countries around the world.
Taj Mahal's Replica in Dubai to be Four Times its Size
The $1 billion replica of the Taj Mahal that the developers are planning to build in Dubai will be four times bigger than the original monument.
India Begins Switch to Digital TV
India has begun the the process of turning off the analogue television signal, with three main cities moving to digital overnight.
Apple Shake-Up Could End Real-World Images
Whether they realize it or not, all of those who swipe a finger down from the top of the iPhone’s screen to check for notifications are bearing witness to a big sore point within Apple.
India and Britain Deepen Their Artistic Links
It has taken well over sixty years, but after a traumatic divorce that unraveled an empire, India and Britain now seem to be having some kind of cultural honeymoon.
India’s Forgotten Handicrafts
Instead of merely lamenting the decline of our craft tradition or expecting cheap products, we need to recognize that crafts need our patronage
Mustafa Centre: How India Dug its Feet into Singapore
Mustafa Centre, a humongous shopping mall, is a slice of India right at the heart of Singapore.
Modi the Comedian: Crude Isn’t Funny or Prime Ministerial
Humour is an invaluable weapon in the theatre of politics. The politician comes across as good-humoured and self-assured while reducing his rival to the lowly butt of a funny joke — that is sure to be repeated over and again.
Showdown Set on Bid to Give UN Control of Internet
When delegates gather in Dubai in December for an obscure UN agency meeting, fighting is expected to be intense over proposals to rewrite global telecom rules to effectively give the United Nations control over the Internet.
Apple's Scott Forstall and John Browett to Leave Firm
Apple has announced a major shake-up of its management, with two senior executives to leave the company.
How India Made Its Grand Prix Dream Come True
The Indian Grand Prix, running for the second year this weekend near New Delhi, was a Formula One race that once seemed unlikely to ever happen. But when it did, it wowed the world.
Havoc as Storm Comes Ashore
Hurricane Sandy battered the mid-Atlantic region on Monday, its powerful gusts and storm surges causing once-in-a-generation flooding in coastal communities, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving hundreds of thousands of people — including a large swath of Manhattan — in the rain-soaked dark.
Restaurant Sites Target Scale
“Indians are a lazy bunch,” laughs Goyal. “So we wanted to create something very close to their physical world. While menupages.com has menus in [a] standardized format, we scanned the actual menu cards and then put them up.”
Ashtami Farce: Why Worship Goddesses when we Disrespect Women
Worshipping our strong and independent goddesses seems doubly absurd in a nation where women and girls are routinely killed, raped and oppressed in the name of tradition.
Why Rajat Gupta’s Rwanda Proposal Should Affront the World’s Poor
It’s not surprising that the Rwanda plan was not something that the defendants of Gupta pulled out of their hat. Instead, it was a plan devised in consultation with the the country’s government.
Infosys, TCS Among World's 50 Most Innovative Firms: Forbes
Five Indian companies -- Larsen &Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, TCS and Sun Pharma -- have made to a list of the world's 50 most innovative firms, with the engineering giant L&T ranking among the top-ten.
Indian Man Loses Bid to Buy Woman's Virginity
A Japanese man fended off strong competition from an Indian to secure a date with a 20-year-old Brazilian student, who sold her virginity for a USD 780,000 after putting it up for on-line auction for "charity".
The Sooner, the Better
The Rajat Gupta case should show India how to bring white-collar offenders to book.
Preet Bharara vs Rajat Gupta: An Indian-American Saga
Two Indian-Americans at the center of one of the most riveting courtroom dramas involving corporate America and the US justice system offered contrasting statements and emotions after an epic battle that has decimated the illustrious career of one and could be the building block for the eventual calling of the other.
Punjab to Announce Package for NRIs
The Punjab government Tuesday decided to announce a comprehensive package for NRI Punjabis settled in various countries. This will be announced at a three-day NRI convention to be held here Jan 3-5 next year.
Jindal Accuses Zee Channels of Rs.100 Crore Blackmail
Jindal Steel chairman Naveen Jindal Thursday accused Zee News and Zee Business TV channels of demanding Rs.100 crore worth of advertisements in lieu of dropping negative stories about his firm, and said the company has lodged a formal police complaint.
India's Rainbow Colours Draw Foreign Artists
Foreign artists love the indigenous flavour of the residencies that allows them to explore the country, mingle freely with the local people, sample traditional life - and virtually live and paint the culture.
Indian Companies Are America-Bound
Indian firms are hiring U.S. staff to serve clients, which spent $27.7 billion on outsourcing in 2011.
Indian Institute of Science Makes it to Elite League
The 103-year-old Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the only Indian institution to figure in the Global Employability List 2012.
As Spotlight Turns to Gadkari, Political Questions Loom
Nitin Gadkari, the president of India’s main opposition party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, is the latest to Indian politician to face allegations of corruption.
In The Deepest Pickle
Grandma should have branded pickles as fat-burning, given them an exotic name, and charge you millions
More Indians Now Have Good Jobs as Against Two Years Ago
The percentage of Indians with good jobs is up from where it was two years ago but it provides little strong evidence that India's sluggish economy is firmly on the mend, according to a new survey.
Mukesh Ambani Richest Indian for Fifth Year with Wealth of $21bn: Forbes
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani retained his position as the richest Indian, according to Forbes India’s rich list.
Bali's Largest Ancient Hindu Temple Discovered
Construction workers in Bali have discovered what is thought to be the biggest ancient Hindu temple ever found on the Indonesian island, archaeologists said.
Comedian Jaspal Bhatti Dies in Road Accident
Popular comedian and film director Jaspal Bhatti, who touched a chord with the masses with his humorous take on problems plaguing the common man, died when his car rammed into a roadside tree in the wee hours on Thursday.
Messenger and Message Under One Cap
Arvind Kejriwal is a very serious man not given to mirth, and the cap he has been wearing is intended to be a brooding message to India’s politicians that the average citizen will not tolerate the corrupt rulers for much longer.
Former Goldman Sachs Board Member Jailed for Two Years
A former Goldman Sachs board member who was found guilty of four criminal counts of insider trading has sentenced to two years in jail.
The IT Dilemma: Jobs Galore, But no Talent to Hire
IT industry would see creation of 4.4 million jobs globally by 2015 to support big data, but only one-third of the jobs will be filled because there is not enough talent, according to IT research firm Gartner.
Pregnancy Caused by Rape is God's Wish: US Senate Candidate
US Senate candidate Richard Mourdock drew fire on late Tuesday after saying that pregnancies caused by rape were "something god intended to happen" while defending his opposition to abortion
Andhra Woman Shot Dead in US, Grandkid Abducted
A 61-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh was gunned down by unidentified assailants in King of Prussia area in Pennsylvania state in the United States when she resisted the kidnap of her 10-month-old granddaughter.
Dead Pianos
Many old pianos are now being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt. Why is this happening, and should we care?
India President Advised to Reject Qasab Mercy Plea
India's home ministry has recommended the president reject the clemency plea of Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, who is on death row for his role in the Mumbai attacks.
Does India Still Need Khap Panchayats?
Khap panchayats, which predate India’s constitution by centuries, have recently been under the microscope after a series of rapes in Haryana were followed by shocking statements from khap members that seemed to blame women for the crime.
Doing Business in India Has Got Easier
India has improved the regulatory environment for local entrepreneurs more than any other economy in South Asia since 2005, a new IFC and World Bank report has said.
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