Candle Light Vigil Held at India House for Shooting Victim Srinivas Kuchibhotla
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: One day, you’re taking a selfie with your wife at a happy occasion. Not much later, you get shot while having a drink with your colleague. That’s the tragic turn of events which took the life of Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Olathe, […]
India House to Honor American Hero Ian Grillot at its Annual Gala
HOUSTON: India House is privileged to honor the true American hero, Ian Grillot, 24 at its 14th annual India House gala on March 25, at J W Marriott in Houston. Ian was at Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe, Kansas on 22 February when suspected gunman allegedly yelled “get out of my country” and opened […]
Election results: Why BJP’s sweep in UP could be ominous for Mamata Banerjee
At the pinnacle of her political career, Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress boss Mamata Banerjee is a worried person after the election results in the five states. The comfort with which she can rule her state in the near and medium term future is indeed related to how the states — more specifically the […]
Modi’s vision 2022: A ‘new, inclusive India’ for poor, middle class and women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought in his moment of triumph on Sunday to redefine India and Indians, and assured that his government will work for everyone regardless of who they voted for in the five-state assembly polls. The election results are a foundation for a “New India”, he said and exhorted people to take a […]
Why exit polls got UP election results wrong
One possible reason opinion and exit polls failed to anticipate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s spectacular performance in the assembly election in Uttar Pradesh was that they couldn’t quite figure out how to treat the 2014 general election. Those election results showed the BJP secured over 40% of the popular vote in Uttar Pradesh on […]
China’s Xi pushes advanced technology for military
BEIJING: China’s military needs to promote technological innovation as the “key” to its upgrading and modernisation, President Xi Jinping told military delegates to the annual meeting of parliament. Xi is overseeing a sweeping modernisation of the country’s armed forces, the largest in the world, including stealth jet, anti-satellite missiles and advanced submarines, seeking to project […]
India Vs Australia: Virat Kohli Gets Support From Matthew Hayden On Ian Healy’s Remarks
The ongoing India-Australia series has made global headlines not just for the battle on the pitch but off it as well. From Harbhajan Singh’s comments ahead of the 1st Test to the ‘brain fade’ row in the 2nd, there has never been a dull moment so far. Both camps have traded several verbal blows in […]
Attacks on Indian-origin people: Diplomats open channels, community rallies support online
Alarmed by incidents targeting Indian-origin people in the US, Ambassador Navtej Sarna is quietly working the diplomatic channels by reaching out to governors, Congressmen and US administration officials, while the influential Indian community has been encouraged to mobilise public opinion and increase awareness. The Sikh Coalition, the largest Sikh civil rights organisation in the US […]
Uttar Pradesh elections 2017: After Kejriwal and Parrikar, Akhilesh Yadav asks voters to accept money
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is the latest addition to the list of leaders who have asked the electorate to take money from other outfits but cast vote for their respective parties. “I (have) heard that voters are being given money. My advice to you is to keep the money and vote for the bicycle,” […]
US to temporarily suspend special payment programme for H-1B visas
In a significant development for Silicon Valley and Indian IT firms and engineers, the Donald Trump administration on Friday suspended “premium processing” of H-1B visas — a fast lane used by US companies to circumvent long waiting periods to get their petitions for high-skilled foreign workers approved, or rejected, for an extra fee. Under “premium […]
India says talks positive amid US move to plug H-1B shortcut
In a significant development for Silicon Valley and Indian IT firms and engineers, the Trump administration on Friday suspended “premium processing” of H-1Bs, a fast lane used by US companies to circumvent long waiting periods to get their petitions for high-skilled foreign workers approved, or rejected, for an additional fee. It could severely impact the […]
Narendra Modi’s Israel visit likely in June to mark 25 years of diplomatic ties
With India and Israel marking 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties on 29 January, the two countries have planned a series of events including the exchange of prime ministerial visits before the close of the anniversary year in January 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Israel in June—the first ever visit […]
Govt survey: Over 20 per cent Indians suffer from diabetes, hypertension
A government health survey conducted across 26 states and Union Territories has found that more than a fifth of India’s 125-crore population suffers from diabetes and hypertension. According to the National Family Health Survey-4, whose results were released on Tuesday, the overall incidence of diabetes was 20.3 per cent and that of hypertension 22.2 per […]
Virender Sehwag Takes Cheeky Dig At MS Dhoni During Pune Test
Virender Sehwag, in his post retirement avatar, has retained all the qualities that made him one of the most entertaining batsmen to watch. Carefree and fearless, Viru has grabbed the attention of fans, be it on social media or in the commentary box. The former India opener is everywhere, including featuring in his own chat […]
Mayawati promises to carve out Purvanchal state ahead of phase 5 of UP polls
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday reiterated that if her party comes to power in Uttar Pradesh, it will not rest till it divides the state into four smaller states, including Purvanchal as proposed in her previous tenure. She was addressing an election meeting at Champa Devi Park in Gorakhpur, scheduled to go […]
In final lap of UP polls, BJP surges ahead; SP-Congress alliance fights back
Rama Shankar Tiwari is chewing paan in the Kanhaipur kasba of Lambuha assembly constituency in Sultanpur. He does not hesitate to offer an opinion about the elections, as Sultanpur prepares to vote on Monday. “There is no alternative to Modiji. The country is secure. We are all getting food. He has sent cylinders to villages. […]
‘This President has blood on his hands’: Anger at Indian’s shooting in Kansas
An Indian IT engineer employed with a US company in Kansas was fatally shot and a colleague, also from India, was wounded by a white man who allegedly thought they were from the Middle East and was heard telling them to “get out of my country” at the time of the shooting. Adam Purinton, 51, […]
‘Trump has no comment’: White House faces heat over Kansas shooting
As Srinivas Kuchibhotla’s family tries to deal with the young aviation engineer’s cold-blooded murder by a hate-driven shooter, questions are being raised about the lack of attention it has received from the White House, especially in comparison to similar circumstances in the past. Questions are also being raised about why the shooting has not been […]
Army to act against terrorists across border, Dar tells Senate
ISLAMABAD: The finance minister informed the Senate on Monday that the Army had been empowered to act against terrorists across the border after obtaining concrete evidence that Afghan soil had been used to launch recent acts of terrorism in the country. Monday’s session focused on several important issues including the current law and order situation […]
K Chandrasekhar Rao to offer Rs 5 crore worth jewellery at Tirumala
VIJAYAWADA: The AP government is rolling out a red carpet for Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who is coming down to Tirumala on Tuesday on a thanksgiving visit to the temple town. KCR would offer Rs 5 crore worth gold jewellery to Lord Venkateswara on Wednesday morning as part of a vow he made […]
