Mystery Sikh on Royal Barge a Sex Offender
The mystery of an unknown Sikh on Queen Elizabeth's Royal Barge that sailed down the Thames to mark the monarch's diamond jubilee has been solved.
Dr Death Appeals against his Manslaughter Conviction
Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, who was jailed for killing three patients in Australia, today appealed against his manslaughter conviction.
Why Indian Americans are Best at Bees
Mr. Singh says Indian American success in bees is probably due to four factors: the positive reinforcement effect; highly educated immigrant parents; the Indian educational system’s emphasis on rote learning; and the competitive advantage provided by the “farm leagues” for South Asian American children.
19 NRIs Honoured with Light of India Awards
Light of India awards recognizing excellence and the exemplary achievement of Indians living abroad.
Indian-American Snigdha Nandipati wins National Spelling Bee Contest
A semifinalist last year, Nandipati became the fifth consecutive Indian-American winner and 10th in the last 14 years.
Runaway NRI Grooms: Punjab to Enact Law to Check Menace
The law would not only help to check the fraudulent grooms but would also help to tighten noose around them if they would cheat their wives.
UK Rejects Appeal on Student Visa Curbs
The British government on Wednesday rejected an appeal by nearly 70 top university heads to review changes to the student visa regime that is likely to put off students from India and other non-EU countries from coming to the UK.
Indians Could Save India at a Price?
Some government officials and advisers say the large population of overseas Indians could be the answer to the country's current-account and currency mess.
Ex-Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Apologises
An Indian-born former Rutgers University student convicted of using a webcam to spy on his male roommate kissing another man days before the roommate killed himself has publicly apologised for the first time.
Why Indian Americans Reign As Spelling Bee Champs
Indian-Americans make up less than 1 percent of the U.S. population, but they've won the last four National Spelling Bees and nine of the last 13
Santa Monica Parents’ Refresher Course in Hinduism
Ask a child what makes him a Hindu? Chances are he doesn’t know and his Indian parents would dismiss you as a university intellectual their science loving son should stay miles away from.
Indian Boy Solves 350-year Newton Math Puzzle
A 16-year-old Indian origin schoolboy in Germany has managed to crack puzzles that baffled the world of maths for more than 350 years
Did Rajat Gupta Spill the Beans about Project Moon
A prosecution witness revealed a jam company’s secret plan code-named Project Moon as government sought to prove that as a director for Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble Rajat Gupta was spilling the beans about both.
Indian Embassy asks for Deportation Details of Kairi Shepherd
The Indian Embassy in the US has sought details from the United States Government on the issue of deportation of the Indian-American orphan Kairi Abha Shepherd, saying her case deserves to be treated with utmost sensitivity and compassion.
Big Bucks Drive Professionals to Farming in Gujarat
A buoyant agriculture in the state is luring an increasing number of professionals and entrepreneurs to switch to farming.
Expats Cheer Falling Rupee
A weakening rupee has brought much cheer to expats living abroad and the large Indian population in the Gulf couldn't be happier.
Indian-origin-boy Rahul Nagvekar Wins National Geographic Bee
The first-time contender in the national competition will receive a $25,000 college scholarship along with a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
Nobody's Child: A Global Orphan
Stateless at 17 after being disenfranchised and disowned by both her adopted country and the country of her birth -- how much more cruel can the world be
Indian American Manager Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading
former executive at Yahoo! and a former Indian-American mutual fund manager have pleaded guilty to fraud and insider trading charges relating to deals between Yahoo and Microsoft and a couple of other companies
Shame on you, Dharun Ravi: The Boy who can’t Say Sorry
erhaps in his heart, Dharun Ravi is sorry. But until he says it we can never be sure whether he is only sorry for himself.
Karisma Kapoor's Husband to Marry ex Ms. Chatwal
Sunjay was earlier married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani from whom he got a divorce just a few days before he tied the knot with Karisma. While Priya was formerly married to New York-based hotelier Vikram Chatwal with whom she has a child.
Two NRIs Jailed for UK Visa Scam
Two men of Indian origin, who accumulated over 800,000 pounds from an immigration scam have been jailed for a total of 11 years.
India’s US Visa complaint Goes to WTO
India's complaint over apparent discrimination in US visa applications for overseas workers goes to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) this week.
Jury Is Seated in Rajat Gupta Trial
A freelance beauty consultant, a fourth-grade teacher and a psychiatric nurse are among the 12 New Yorkers who will decide the fate of Rajat K. Gupta.
Student Dharun Ravi to be Sentenced on Monday
Mr Ravi could face deportation to his native India if he is given a prison sentence. Many Indians have been among his biggest supporters.
Indian Couple Jailed in British Immigration Scam
An Indian couple has been jailed in Britain for involvement in an immigration scam and to assist people in their illegal overstay in the country.
The Infamous Indian Barracks
The psychological and sociological impact of barrack life was immense. It is one of the harrowing experiences of the diaspora which never really disappeared,
Indian Migrants Recount Horror Stories of Angola
Tales of human misery being faced by hundreds of immigrant workers in Angola have come to light as couple of immigrants from Odisha's Kendrapara safely returned
UK Visa Curbs Putting off Indian Students
The actual scale of fall in students from India and other non-EU countries will be clear by September, when students arrive to start their courses, but lesser number of applications received by April-May suggests that international students may be looking elsewhere.
Dharun Ravi Gets 30 Days Jail
Dharun Ravi was sentenced today to a 30-day term in the county jail for intimidation and invading the privacy of his roommate, who later committed suicide.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Delhi is the Friendliest City we’ve Lived in
We found London to be very cold and unfriendly. In Singapore, it was easy to meet other expats, but locals and expats rarely socialised together. In Delhi, everyone is exceedingly friendly and open. It is easy to make friends with locals and expats alike. There’s no doubt that Delhi is the friendliest city we’ve ever lived in.
Indian Man Cuts Wife's Throat 8 Times
The New South Wales Supreme Court found Singh not guilty of murdering his 28-year-old wife Manpreet Kaur in their western Sydney home on the grounds he was provoked
Indra Nooyi Among 18 Women Leading Fortune 500
Nooyi, who leads the 41st biggest company in America, is listed fourth among top women executives by the leading US business magazine.
Cops Unravel New York Link to Sringeri Idol Theft
A report of the economic offences wing of the Tamil Nadu police reveals that Kapoor runs a private museum called Art of the Past and an export company, Nimbus Import Inc, in New York.
Indian Diplomat's Daughter Files Lawsuit, Seeks USD 1.5 Million
Krittika Biswas, 18, the daughter of Vice-Consul in the Consulate General of India in New York Debashish Biswas, was detained and arrested in February last year on the grounds that she had sent "offensive and sexually threatening" emails to her teachers in Queens's John Browne High School.
Record Number of Indian Americans in Race for US Congress
Cutting across party lines, these Indian-American candidates are spread all over the country.
As Hookah Becomes in, it Raises Health Concerns
Experts attribute the impressive return of the hookah to hookah parlours that have been positioned as 'hangout zones of the elite'.
Indian-Americans Working as Change Agents
The Light of India Awards", are "A powerful way to celebrate the work Indian Americans are doing and to show their innovations and accomplishments.
How Patels took over Motels
The so-called “Patel motel” phenomenon began in the 1960s when immigrants from Gujarat, started applying their business acumen to the US motel industry.
Indian Americans in Forbes Midas List
Nine Indian origin entrepreneurs feature in this year's Forbes Midas List of technology's best investors for fuelling a bull market for hot young companies.
Popchips Pulls Ashton Kutcher Ad Over Charges of Racism
The swift response to the complaints is another example of how social media like Facebook and Twitter are transforming the way companies respond to public outcry.
Ashton Kutcher’s Brownface Fail
The actor's racist ad is pulled -- but what's left isn't much better
Indian American Running Mate for Romney?
Speculation is rife on who Mitt Romney's running mate will be. Among the many names being tossed around are South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, both of Indian descent.
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