20 Indians Arrested in UK immigration Raids
At least 20 Indian citizens have been arrested for immigration-related offences during raids conducted by Britain's border officials in the last week in London and the east Midlands town of Leicester, which has a large minority of Indian origin.
Indian-American Named Professor of the Year
An Indian-American professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida, has been named US Professor of the Year by an influential think-tank.
India Facing Elderly Population Time Bomb
India is facing an elderly population 'time bomb' according to a United Nations report which revealed its number of old people will triple by 2050.
India Reacts to Kasab’s Execution
India hanged Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the only militant to have survived the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, in the western city of Pune Wednesday morning.
Warm Reception Awaits Indian-American Astronaut Sunita Williams
A warm reception is in the offing for record-setting astronaut Sunita Williams as the Indian-American, along with fellow cosmonaut Aki Hoshide, heads for Houston after completing her space voyage.
A Fine Specimen of an Exquisite Art
The Government Museum in Egmore is showcasing an intricate and exquisite Thanjavur painting of Goddess Mahishasuramardhini as its ‘special exhibit’.
Building Sporting Dreams in India
It surprises many people that despite its cricketing success, a country of 1.2 billion can fail to win a single gold medal at the London Olympics, or that its national football team is ranked only 169th in the world.
Can Western Chefs Curry Favour in India?
Generations of Indians left the country for the West taking with them their culinary influences to start restaurants around the world. Now, as more people are moving back to India, they are changing tastes in the reverse direction too.
How Thomas Macaulay Educated India
A balanced reappraisal of Macaulay’s contribution to Indian nation-building, and in shaping an Anglo-Saxon model of development.
10,000 Foreign-educated Doctors Jobless after Failing Medical Council of India Test
Close to 10,000 Indians across the country who have completed their undergraduate medical education abroad are unemployed or under-employed.
Designs on Words
The Noun Project tries to convert every noun into an icon to build a global visual language that everyone can understand.
Genes Can Predict When You Will Die
Scientists have for the first time discovered a common gene variant that influences when you will wake up each day and the time of the day you are most likely to die, a new study has claimed.
Indians Arrested for Facebook Post on Mumbai Shutdown
Indian police said on Monday they had arrested a woman for criticising on Facebook the total shutdown of Mumbai after the death of politician Bal Thackeray, as well as a friend who “liked” the comment.
Indians Want Fast-track Residence in the US
Every US presidential election throws up its share of surprises — and this time it was the Latino voters. The fact that over 70% of them voted for Barack Obama has turned the spotlight on immigration reforms, which have been largely on hold in the run-up to the elections.
India Tycoon Murders Investigated
Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, have questioned a number of people in connection with the killings of a controversial liquor baron and his brother in a shootout.
Mumbai Farewell for Bal Thackeray
The body of controversial Hindu nationalist politician Bal Thackeray has been cremated in Mumbai following a huge funeral.
Killing of a Top Magnate, Reportedly by His Brother, Stuns India
Gurdeep Singh Chadha was one of India’s most powerful businessmen, a liquor and real estate baron whose influence was intertwined with his money. Known as Ponty, he was a mysterious figure, described in the media as an “invisible man,” even as his political influence protected him.
Savouring Punjab
Amritsar will soon have a heritage village to showcase its culture, cuisine and lifestyle
Indian-American Denies his Energy Drink Linked to Deaths
The Indian-American founder and CEO of 5-Hour Energy has denied suggestions that the popular drink is responsible for 13 deaths in the past four years following a report that US authorities are looking into the claims.
House of Marley Audio Products Now in India
Audio products from the House of Marley are making their foray in India. The range embodies legendary musician Bob Marley's vision of equality, unity, sustainability and charity.
Meat-eaters Commit Sex Crimes
Meat-eaters "easily cheat, lie, forget promises and commit sex crimes", according to a controversial school textbook available in India.
After Jindal, More Republicans Shun Romney
Like Jindal, Christie who had endorsed Romney early in the primary process, did not buy the candidate's argument that President Barack Obama won last week's election by offering "gifts" to minority voters.
From India, Pressure on Ireland Over Abortion Laws
The death of an Indian woman in Ireland who was reportedly refused a potentially lifesaving abortion has rekindled the debate on abortion laws in the predominantly Catholic nation and has sparked outrage in India.
What Happens in Vegas During Diwali
The gaming capital of the United States, Las Vegas, embraces Diwali. And despite the city’s well-established reputation as a spot where outlandish, uncharacteristic behavior is welcomed, for Diwali, Las Vegas goes a little traditional.
NRI's Energy Drink Under Scanner for 13 Deaths in US
A popular energy drink, produced by a company founded by an Indian-American billionaire, has come under the scanner in the US after reports of 13 deaths possibly linked to the energy shots.
Wal-Mart Probing Charges of Bribery in India
Retail giant Walmart has disclosed that it is investigating alleged violations of the US anti-bribery law in India, China and Brazil. The development could trigger fresh opposition to the opening up of the domestic retail market to global companies.
Goldman Promotes 16 Indians, Makes 3 partners
Global financial services giant Goldman Sachs has promoted 266 persons, including at least 16 of Indian-origin, as managing director (MD). Three others of Indian origin are among 70 who have been named partners with effect from January 1, 2013.
IITs on a Mission
In quiet corners of some of India’s best engineering institutes, researchers are developing solutions for every day and for some of the most pressing issues facing the country.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Have We Always Eaten Them
British people - and many others across the world - have been brought up on the idea of three square meals a day as a normal eating pattern, but it wasn't always that way.
India 2G Telecom Auction Falls Short of Target
India's latest auction of mobile phone licences has fallen flat, raising less than a quarter of the money the government had targeted.
Oxford Chooses Omnishambles as Word of the Year
Britain's media are in a meltdown and its government is gaffe-prone, so Oxford Dictionaries has chosen an apt Word of the Year: "omnishambles."
Indian Woman's Death in Ireland Sparks Debate Over Abortion
The debate over legalizing abortion in Ireland flared on Wednesday after the government confirmed that a woman in the midst of a miscarriage was refused an abortion and died in an Irish hospital after suffering from blood poisoning.
Bobby Jindal Asks Republicans to Stop Being the Stupid Party
Asking Republicans to "stop being the stupid party", Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal forcefully rejected Mitt Romney's claim that President Barack Obama won with "gifts" to minorities and young voters.
Diamond from Golconda Auctioned for $21.5 mn
A huge, internally flawless diamond from India’s fabled Golconda mines was sold at auction in Geneva on Tuesday night for a record 20.355 million Swiss francs ($21.48 million).
Indian Woman Dies After Being Refused Abortion in Ireland
A 31-year-old Indian woman died in Ireland from blood poisoning after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion stating 'this is a Catholic country'.
US Immigration Reform to Focus on Manpower from India: Barack Obama
Obama plans to give new thrust to a comprehensive immigration reform in the country - one that would not only address the issue of illegal immigrants but also how to attract and retain highly skilled manpower from countries like India.
Indian Twist to the Military Salute
India’s political leaders must be stopped from making a mockery of the military salute
300-pound Statue of Hindu God is Stolen from Wayne Temple
A 300-pound statue of the Hindu god Shiva has been stolen from the Indian Cultural Society Hindu Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Center, according to temple officials who plan to offer a reward for information leading to an arrest.
With China and India Ravenous for Energy, Coal’s Future Seems Assured
India relies on coal for 55 percent of its electric power and struggles to keep enough on hand.
India is Second Only to US in Accessing Private Details of Netizens
India is second only to US in accessing private details of netizens
Indian Consumers Now Most Confident in the World
The clouds hanging over European consumers and dampening spending show no sign of lifting, as consumer confidence in the region continues to be the lowest in the world.
Indian Students Pull Back From US
Fewer Indian students are studying in America these days. The number of students from India in the United States dropped for the second successive year even as there was a surge of Chinese students amid an overall increase of foreign students coming to America.
Gang Rape of Mother India: Aseem Trivedi is Right After All
With all the scams that have been tumbling out in India one after the other and the government’s blind rejection of any wrongdoing, it would perhaps be appropriate to acknowledge that Aseem Trivedi’s acerbic cartoon ‘The Gang Rape of Mother India’ has captured the spirit of the times.
Starbucks Counters Reports that it's Not Paying Indian Employees Enough
Starbucks, the multinational coffee super-chain, has refuted allegations by a UK newspaper that it pays "poverty wages" to its employees in India. Starbucks opened three outlets in Mumbai last month.
The Rise of America’s BRICS
With the white population shrinking, the black-Hispanic-Asian coalition that powered Obama’s victory has the potential to set a new, more progressive American agenda
From India, a Lad Mag That’s the Opposite of Macho
The goal of the periodical, a collection of articles, short stories and poems penned in Marathi by Indian authors from around the state, is to get people to think.“We wanted to create a safe, nonthreatening space to address issues of masculinity in a contemporary context,
Why Delhi Has Again Become Submerged By Smog
For the past week, I have been driving to work through a "pea-souper" - thick fog which has hung menacingly over Delhi and its neighbourhood.
Calm Down Indian Media, the Sky is Not Falling on America
It doesn’t mean there are no splits in America. Two parties exist because they hopefully have two visions of the country. And different sets of people will be drawn to different visions. But to turn that into a panicked hysteria about how the sky is falling on America is simply an overreaction, as simplistic as the electoral college map on which it is based.
Not Just India, Now the Diwali Diya Lights Up the World
Today, Diwali has made a cultural crossover around the world, in large measure owing to a keener understanding among other societies of Indian cultural practices and festivals.
This Indian British Dancer Wants Tips from Indian Nautch Dancers
"Look under your own pillow. India has so much to offer. Though youngsters feel it's not cool to be associated with classical dance, people abroad are dying to come here," he said.
IITs on a Mission
In quiet corners of some of India’s best engineering institutes, researchers are developing solutions for every day and for some of the most pressing issues facing the country.
Mapmaking: For the People, by the People
Google revolutionises cartography in India by allowing virtually anyone to put their neighbourhood on the map.
What Makes Modi the Darling of Gujarati Middle Class
Modi has served the interests of his core vote bank, the middle class, well. This section will again root for him during the elections.
From Tagore to Gandhi: India is a Nation of Holy Cows
There are five holy cows that the bhadralok have and it’s best that people stay away from criticising or critiquing them.
Is Starbucks Milking its Employees?
Coffee lovers in India are in thrall that Starbucks has opened shop here, but less starry-eyed sippers claim that the famed coffee chain is whipping up profits by, well, milking its own employees and paying them “poverty wages”.
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Afghan Leader Karzai to Hold Talks with India PM Singh
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is due to hold talks with Indian PM Manmohan Singh on the second day of a five-day visit to the country.
On Obama's Return, Gujarat IT Firms Diversify Ops in US
Barack Obama's return to the White House and his strong views against outsourcing jobs overseas may be bad news for the Indian outsourcing industry. However, IT companies in Gujarat have found a way to retain their clients in the US by branching out to other segments.
UK to End Financial Aid to India
The UK is to cease giving direct financial support to India by 2015 in recognition of its status as a major economic force, focusing instead on technical assistance.
Diageo Buys Controlling Stake in India’s Biggest Liquor Company
Diageo, the world’s largest spirits maker, said Friday that it would buy a controlling stake in India’s biggest liquor company for $2 billion, a move that gives it a bigger foothold in this fast-growing market.
Stirring the Pot and Striking Fear in India
Arvind Kejriwal has become an unlikely bomb thrower in Indian politics. His solution to corruption? The formation of a new political party, in time for national elections in 2014.
Indian-Americans Struggle in U.S. House Races
None of the six Indian-American candidates who stood for election won enough votes to immediately secure a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where Republicans retained control Tuesday.
Disgruntled American Voters Threaten to Move to Canada
As a partner at the Campbell Cohen firm, which specializes in immigration to Canada, Cohen says he has received these calls for decades. It sometimes makes him "feel like a therapist because they vent for a while, get this cathartic release."
Over 40 Indians to Contest Local Elections in Australia
With Indians emerging as one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria, the local and state government elections for the first time will see a big contingent of over 40 Indians entering the poll fray.
Why Are Couples so Mean to Single People?
In a world that celebrates romance and finding The One, people can be rather rude to single people
As Teletubbies Exit India, BBC Blames Uniquely Challenging Market
Fans of BBC Entertainment and CBeebies are mourning the pending departure of these two BBC channels in India, and parents are among those viewers who will feel the loss most keenly.
Naipaul Says he Won’t Write About India Any More
Nobel laureate VS Naipaul has flatly declared he would no longer write about India or its people, giving a shock to the who’s who of Mumbai’s literary circles and glitterati at the ongoing five-day literary festival here.
India's Governing Party Shows Spine for a Change
On Sunday, thousands of people assembled in Delhi to have a good time as three earnest but ungifted orators talked about the benefits of “foreign direct investment” and the other things that will come their way as long as they are in the care of the government led by the Indian National Congress party.
Indians in Bahrain Asked to Remain Vigilant
Indian embassy in Bahrain has advised Indians in the country to remain vigilant in the wake of a series of IED explosions in the country.
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