New Ambassador Jaishankar Wants Withdrawal of Charges
New Indian Ambassador to the U.S. S. Jaishankar Dec. 27 met top officials of the State Department to convey India’s strong protest over the arrest of its senior diplomat in New York over visa fraud charges, even though she had diplomatic immunity. Immediately after presenting copies of his credentials to the Office of Chief of […]
Indian American Teen in Solitary Cell for 2 Years Waiting for Trial
By Indiawest Following his arrest in connection with a series of bombings at four New Jersey synagogues, Rutgers Indian American freshman Akaash Dalal has spent the past two years in solitary confinement, holed up in a tiny, windowless cell waiting for trial, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 23, 2014. “I talk to him every […]
Sikh Soldiers Want More Indian Americans in U.S. Army
By Indiawest The United States should change its policy to allow more Indian Americans to join the military without compromising on their religious beliefs and practices, the only three Sikh soldiers in the U.S. Army say. Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, Captain Tejdeep Singh Rattan and Corporal Simran Preet Singh Lamba are the only three Sikhs […]
India tour of New Zealand: Yuvraj Singh dropped for five-match ODI series, Stuart Binny makes cut
Indian selectors on Tuesday, dropped flamboyant batsman Yuvraj Singh from the squad for the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, starting on January 19 in Napier. The ODI series will be followed by two Tests, commencing on February 6. Yuvraj has been in scratchy form ever since he made his India comeback in […]
I would like to return to cricket in any role, says Sourav Ganguly
Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said he was looking forward to a ‘new role’ in 2014, but declined to comment on speculation about a new innings in politics. Ganguly, who has been made an offer by the BJP to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, said that politics was a sensitive topic. […]
Exercise May Be the Most Effective Weapon Against Aging
Keeping active may be the secret to staying young for both mice and men. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University discovered that endurance exercise could halt the aging process in a group of mice, even though they were genetically engineered to age faster. These furry creatures continued to exhibit the same youthful appearance as normal mice […]
Shagun to decide to fight for Ruhi’s custody in Star Plus’ Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
The fast-paced drama never ceases in Balaji Telefilms’ newest offering Yeh Hai Mohabbatein on Star Plus. After all that happened recently in the life of Raman Bhalla (Karan Patel), his image about being a dutiful father to Ruhi (Ruhaanika Dhawan) has gone for a toss and his ex-wife Shagun (Anita Hassanandani) is all set to take complete […]
Glad that Chhanchhan got over, or else I would not have bagged Rangrasiya: Sanaya Irani
Sanaya Irani…drop her name and you will find legion of her fans going crazy. Yes, the Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actress is all set to paint success again on small screen with her new show, Rangrasiya, which will air tonight at 9.30 pm on Colors, (Nautanki Telefilms). The latest promo of the serial lends […]
Shlok and Aastha to separate in Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko…Ek Baar Phir?
In an interview with Tellychakkar.com, published over the weekend, lead actor Avinash Sachdev said that initially he had to receive a lot of flak from fans for getting into Barun Sobti’s shoes in Iss Pyaar Ko season 2 (Sphere Origins). But now, as he mentioned, the same fans have gone on to praise his and his co […]
Finally, it’s happening! Rani Mukerji, Aditya Chopra finalise wedding plans
New Delhi: After keeping the media and fans on the tenterhooks on their marriage plans, long time mates Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji have finally decided to get married. A leading daily reports that Rani and Aditya are keen on getting married in Jodhpur`s Umaid Bhavan Palace on February 10. It is the same venue […]
Shah Rukh, Amitabh Bachchan defeated by kids at games
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and superstarShah Rukh Khan are on top of the Bollywoodscene, but they aren’t as competent when it comes to competing with their grandchildren and children at video games and adventure sports. Amitabh, who is busy spending the New Year with his family, shared his experience of a Jet Ski adventure with his grandchildren. The […]
Once an Agitator, Now in Charge of Delhi’s Government
NEW DELHI — On Saturday morning, Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, took the subway from his house in Ghaziabad, a suburb bordering Delhi, to Barakhamba Road in central Delhi. This was an unusual way to travel for someone about to be inaugurated as the city’s chief minister. But Mr. Kejriwal, the […]
An Indian doctor who devoted her lifetime to Ghana
ACCRA: Hope is at hand for an Indian gynaecologist who has worked for 45 years in Ghana without a permanent residency permit and is currently being sheltered in the ward of a local hospital. Uma Sen, 80, popularly called “Mama”, who has spent over half her life working as a specialist all over Ghana, is now being […]
New York City sues FedEx for illegally shipping cigarettes
New York: New York City has sued FedEx Corp, accusing it of illegally delivering millions of contraband cigarettes to people’s homes and seeking $52 million in fines and unpaid taxes. The lawsuit, filed in US District Court in Manhattan, marks one of the last acts by the administration of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose more than decade-old […]
Arvind Kejriwal keeps his power promise; 50% tariff cut for usage upto 400 units in Delhi
New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet has cleared a 50 per cent cut in electricity tariffs for the capital. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced this after chairing a cabinet meeting at the Delhi Secretariat this evening. He had earlier announced that the three major power distribution companies in the capital will be audited starting tomorrow. Mr Kejriwal said the […]
With Projects All Across Texas, Shah Smith Builds an Impeccable Reputation
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: When Ajay Shah and Jerry Smith left their steady jobs at a well-regarded consulting firm twenty years ago it was a with more than a little trepidation. “I had been with them for 18 years and Jerry about 10”, Shah said as he recalled those days of 12 and 14 hour […]
India House Medical Clinic is Now a Full Time Clinic Major Expansion of 900%
By Dr. Virendra Mathur HOUSTON: India House, a community center, the showcase of commitment of Indian-Americans of Greater Houston, finally started operations in 2008 after nearly 40 years of dreaming that such a center can indeed become a reality. Several community service programs got started like, education of young children with daily after school program […]
Lights, Camera… Lets Naach!
By Malay Vyas SUGAR LAND: On December 21, Naach Houston celebrated the first anniversary of its own studio in Sugar Land. Known amongst the students as the “temple of dance” and “ a second home”, this studio has seen sweat and tears from Naach team members as 2013 alone brought over twenty shows including a […]
White House Christmas Invitation Honors Indian Seniors
By Jawahar Malhotra WASHINGTON, DC: It was one of the most coveted of invitations during the Holidays and when Indian Seniors Citizen Association President Lalit Chinoy received the White House Christmas Invitation, he was honored and excited by the prospect. A jovial, bespectacled portly seventy-something year-old who has a penchant for telling one-liner jokes, Chinoy […]
Pankaj Malani Marries Avnie Patel
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Although the wedding is now just over two months old, people still stop and tell the married couple and their families what a spectacular event it was. Even though it was a destination wedding in Las Vegas, the bride and groom’s families left no stones unturned to make it feel like […]