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Why is India's Dr Kotnis Revered in China

Every time a Chinese leader visits India, he usually meets the family of an Indian doctor who died while treating wounded Chinese soldiers in the conflict with Japan in the 1940s.

India, US Seek Elimination of Terror Havens

India and the US have called upon all nations - without naming any country - to take effective steps to work toward eliminating sanctuaries and infrastructure that supports terrorism and to increase efforts to counter violent extremism.

How the World Looks From India

Indians are anxious about Chinese policies and capabilities, but a new survey finds as many prefer partnering Beijing as those who favour joining hands with other countries to contain it

India Arrives at the Arctic

India was recently inducted as a permanent observer in the Arctic Council, whose permanent members include the United States, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.

Chicago NRIs Meet Extends Support to Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party

A group of Indian-Americans from as many as 20 cities held a meeting in Chicago and extended full support to the political movement of change being spearheaded by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvind Kejriwal.

Why This Secrecy Over Sonia Gandhi

There is a certain docile, rebarbative and delightfully ludicrous air about the mainstream media each time Sonia Gandhi (or one of her family members) is in the middle of a controversy.

India-born Poised to Make History as US Judge

Chandigarh-born Indian-American legal luminary Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan has moved a step closer to making history as the first South Asian judge on the US Court of Appeals for the American capital.

Painting India Red: Why the Global Racism Map is Wrong

The so-called racism map is more egregious because it offers an alluring and misleading distillation of context-less data, painting entire nations as racist or liberal in one fell swoop.

Intelligent Hawk Eyes to Keep Strict Vigil Over Indian Ocean Region

India is gradually bolstering military force-levels on the eastern coast and the Andaman and Nicobar Island archipelago to counter China's strategic moves

Indian American Surgeon to Discuss Obamacare Impact on India

Noted Indian American surgeon Mukesh Hariawala will discuss the business implications of President Barack Obama's second term on the Indian healthcare system

India Media Hail Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Poll Win

India's media has hailed former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's win in general elections and said it was good for the peace process with India.

Narendra Modi to Address Indians in 18 US Cities

Still a persona non grata in the US, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is again set to talk to the Indian community in 18 cities in North America via satellite from state capital of Gandhinagar Sunday.

How the Sarabjit-Sanaullah Episode Diminishes India

This episode shows that for all of India’s attempts to project itself as an emerging global powerit is unable to break out of its hyphenated relationship with Pakistan.

Congress to Form Govt in Karnataka

Karnataka has delivered an unambiguous verdict. The Congress will form the next government and will not need help.

US is the Real Hacking Empire, Says China After Pentagon Report

China on Wednesday accused the United States of sowing discord between China and its neighbours.

Border Crisis Ends

China’s PLA has sent out a simple message by its occupation of territory lying inside India: it promises quiet if India backs off building-up on the borders. India fears the quiet could precede an unpleasant awakening.

Intelligence Alert Over Terror Attack on US Consulate in Mumbai

The Western Naval command headquarters has alerted the city police about the threat of a bomb attack on the US consulate here on July 21.

China Ends Ladakh Standoff, Troops Pull Back

Deepened diplomatic engagement with China finally ended the 21-day border standoff in eastern Ladakh

A Blot on the Indian Diaspora

The saga of the Gupta family in South Africa resonates with the enchanting flourishes of a fairy-tale.

State Funeral for Sarabjit

The Punjab government has declared Sarabjit a martyr and he will be given a state funeral at 2 pm.

Can India Ever Shed its Soft State Image

The Chinese intrusion into Depsang Bulge in East Ladakh, approximately 19 km inside our perception of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on April 15, has brought back Indian diplomatic and defence establishment's worst fears out in the open.

India, China Third Flag Meet Fails but Hope Floats

A third flag meeting between Indian and Chinese commanders in eastern Ladakh did not yield any immediate result, but diplomatic and defence sources said efforts were moving in the right direction to resolve the issue.

US Religious Panel for Continuing Visa Ban on Narendra Modi

A Congress-established independent panel on religious freedom has called on the US to maintain a visa ban on Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi

Ministries Split on Case Against Italian Marines

There seems to be a difference of opinion within the government regarding the Italian marines' probe.

Unanswered Questions on China’s Ladakh Incursion

Questions, questions, questions and more questions; but no answers! That is the state of affairs about the ongoing Sino-Indian standoff in Ladakh.

President Pranab Mukherjee Hits Out at MNCs For Their Intent to Dodge Tax

Their basic objective is to locate a unit in countries where the rates of tax are the lowest. Many are not physically located in a country but operate with an objective to evade and avoid tax in the tax havens

Akhilesh Has Come Back a Winner From US

Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav's plans to promote 'branding Uttar Pradesh' in US may not have succeeded but a section of political analysts feel that he has come back as a 'winner'.

If You Choose to Go to US, Don’t Complain About Its Security

Going to US is voluntary choice. So why this hullabaloo if a sovereign government has its own rules of security

German, French Turf War in Indian Schools

I definitely see it as a turf war as language now is a main instrument of trade and the European Union sees establishing a market here as a way out of its current crisis.

Passage to Bihar

A series of high profile politicians from foreign countries make a pilgrimage to Bihar in search of their roots.

India Puts Eye in Sky Even as China Denies Provocation

Military sources said India is flying UAVs over Ladakh where it claims China has crossed the Line of Actual Control.

When Bollywood Saved the Day in Parliament

Don’t diagnose problems when you haven’t taken any steps to improve the condition of women

US Immigration Bill Could Slow Indian Outsourcers

The industry's long-held fears of a backlash are being realized in its crucial U.S. market.

India Asks China to Withdraw Troops Near Disputed Border

Chinese ambassador to New Delhi summoned over the incident, meetings between local commanders under way

Two Held Over India Bangalore Blast

Police in India say they have arrested two people in connection with last week's explosion near the office of a political party in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.

1.2 Million Indian Soldiers who Died for Britain Get Their Due

UK has decided to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the 1.2 million men from the Indian Army who fought for Britain in the First World War

India Backs Nitaqat: Removal of Illegals to Help Genuine Workers

India’s External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said the new Saudi labor policy would affect only illegal immigrants and not genuine workers employed in the Kingdom.

Indian-American Legal Eagles Headed for US Apex Court

A massive milestone is coming up for the Indian-American community: the country's best-educated, highest-earning ethnic group could be boasting of a supreme court Justice from its distinguished ranks b

World Abolishing Death Penalty, But Executions on Rise in India

Fewer countries are carrying out executions than a decade ago, but India along with nations like Gambia, Pakistan and Japan bucked the trend to resume handing out death penalties.