Houston Chevron Marathon Brings Out the Desi Crowd!
HOUSTON: It’s a growing trend, but a healthy one, as more desis show their passion for long distance running every year by taking part in the Houston Chevron Marathon, which was held this past Sunday, January 17 over a 26.1 mile (42 km) track that snaked through some of the trendiest neighborhoods and district of […]
Council Member Himesh Gandhi Files for Re-election to Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1
SUGAR LAND: On Wednesday morning, Council Member Himesh Gandhi filed for re-election to the Sugar Land City Council, At-Large Position 1. First elected by a city-wide vote in 2012, Council Member Gandhi remains committed to responsible, transparent city government, superior development, and smart spending to keep the City living within its means. “Since the first […]
Pressure Builds On Angela Merkel To Close Borders As Support Slides
BERLIN: A group of conservative lawmakers urged Angela Merkel to reverse her open-door refugee policy as a poll showed a slide in support for her bloc on Tuesday, raising the stakes for a German chancellor exposed by deep rifts in her right-left coalition. With three closely watched regional elections looming in March, Merkel is facing the […]
Rafael Nadal knocked out in the first round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open first round after a five-set thriller against Fernando Verdasco Tuesday, increasing fears about his ability to add to his 14 Grand Slam titles. In only his second first-round loss at a major tournament, the oft-injured 29-year-old fought for four hours, 41 minutes before the inspired Verdasco […]
Obama to present national medal of science to Indian-American
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama would present the prestigious National Medal of Science to an Indian-American scientist on January 22 for his outstanding contribution to science. Dr Rakesh K Jain is among 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators who will be awarded by Obama at a White House ceremony. Awarded annually, the Medal of Science […]
‘Kerala Evening’ enthrals Silicon Valley
WASHINGTON: The vibrant cultural experience of the Indian state of Kerala captured the imagination of corporate leaders attending a “Kerala Evening” in Silicon Valley, which is home to the world’s top technology companies. Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performers enthralled a packed venue of the event organized by Kerala Tourism in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) […]
These are the countries where it’s most expensive to go to university
With the Ucas deadline closing at 6pm on Friday, sixth formers up and down the country will be putting the final touches on their university applications, if they haven’t submitted already. If they didn’t already know, they are in all likelihood applying to study in the most expensive country in the world for higher education, […]
White House assures Sikhs of their safety and security
WASHINGTON: The White House has assured American-Sikhs of their safety and security in view of the increasing threats and hate crimes against the community members in the recent past. In a rare gesture, Melissa Rogers, special assistant to President Barack Obama and head of the office of faith based and neighbourhood partnerships office of the […]
Bobby Jindal demits office as Louisiana governor
NEW YORK: Indian-American Bobby Jindal has demitted office as Louisiana governor at the end of his second four-year term, the media reported on Tuesday. He has been replaced by Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the deep south. The 44-year-old, in an interview over the weekend, did not rule out another bid for the […]
2nd ODI: Another Rohit ton, another Indian defeat
For the second time in four days, Rohit Sharma caressed his way to a century against his favourite opposition, statistically, to take India past 300. For the second time in four days, Rohit ended up wearing a forlorn look as Australia chased over 300. For the third time in seven ODIs, Rohit ended up scoring […]
Michelle invites Nadella for Obama’s last State of the Union address
WASHINGTON: Indian-American Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was today invited by US First Lady Michelle Obama for the last State of the Union Address of President Barack Obama this week. The White House today released names of two dozen individuals who have been invited by the First Lady as her guest to watch Obama delivering State […]
Al-Qaida threatens Saudis, US over execution of militants
CAIRO: The expert bomb-maker from al-Qaida’s Yemeni branch has threatened Saudi Arabia and the United States, vowing revenge for the Saudi execution of several militants earlier this month. Ibrahim bin Hassan al-Asiri says in an audio recording released Monday by the group’s official media that the militants were executed because they fought “Crusaders” occupying the […]
Australia v India ODIs: Five talking points
As India head into the five-match series with the World Cup winners, a look at some of the subtexts to the contest. Where will Rahane bat? Ajinkya Rahane was left out of the ODI team during the tour of Bangladesh in June last year, with MS Dhoni publicly admitting that it was a harsh […]
HOUSTON TERROR SUSPECT SET TO FACE JUDGE
SACREMENTO, CA –Authorities said Thursday that two people with ties to the Islamic State have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in California and Texas, including a refugee from Syria who is charged with lying to federal investigators about his travels to the civil war in that country. The arrests feed a national debate over whether […]
Rio Olympics: Leander Paes Says he is Best Man For Sania Mirza
Indian tennis star Leander Paes has staked his claim to represent India at the Olympics. Paes, who has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name, had bagged the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open with Martina Hingis in 2015, to become the first pair to win three Grand Slams in a calendar year. Paes […]
Sikh attorney appointed top prosecutor in New Jersey
NEW YORK: A Sikh-American attorney has been appointed as the top prosecutor in the most populous county in New Jersey, becoming the first South Asian to occupy the post in the state. Gurbir Grewal, 42 was sworn in as acting Bergen county prosecutor on Monday. A report in news website NorthJersey.com said Grewal, a former […]
Indian-American entrepreneur Frank Islam receives UP Ratna award
WASHINGTON: Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his contribution as a son of Uttar Pradesh. An Indian American friend, Dr Fazal Khan, received the award on Islam’s behalf from UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on the opening day of the inaugural UP Pravasi Diwas in […]
China’s Woes Unnerve an Expensive U.S. Market
The continuing Chinese market turmoil is hurting U.S. stocks for two reasons. First is the risk that China’s shaky economy will slow growth in Europe and Latin America, hurting the big multinational companies that dominate U.S. stock indexes. Second is the fact that U.S. stocks have been looking expensive and unstable for more than a year, so they were […]
Thousands Attend Annual Darbar-e-Khalsa in Los Angeles
POMONA, Calif. — Thousands of Sikhs from across California descended upon the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds here to participate in Darbar-e-Khalsa and celebrate the 349th birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Dec. 25. The International Institute of Gurmat Studies hosted the morning and afternoon festivities at the Pomona Fairplex, which featured prayers, chants and a ceremonial […]
Indian Engineer’s Device Determines Extent of Eye Injury
NEW YORK — An Indian American engineer and an ophthalmologist in the U.S. are developing a portable sensor that can quickly and inexpensively determine whether an eye injury is mild or severe. The device, called OcuCheck, measures levels of Vitamin C in the fluids that coat or leak from the eye, according to a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign statement. “The sensor takes […]
