Report Reveals Half of Child Deaths Caused by Malnutrition
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States Global leaders met in London this month to launch the Lancet’s “2013 Series on Maternal and Child Nutrition.” This new four-part series is a much-anticipated follow-up to their landmark 2008 set of papers that elevated nutrition on the agenda of global health and development leaders. Those reports identified the critical 1,000-day […]
Crowley Urges Defense to Allow Turbaned Sikhs in U.S. Military
By Sunita Sohrabji, Staff Reporter Rep. Joe Crowley, D-New York, announced July 15 that he will send a letter to Defense Department Secretary Chuck Hagel urging him to allow all Sikhs to serve in the U.S. military, regardless of whether they keep their articles of faith. Crowley is circulating a letter among members of Congress, which […]
Amar Bose, Founder of Bose Speakers, Dies at 83
By India west (Associated Press) BOSTON, United States: Acoustics pioneer Amar Bose, founder and chairman of the audio technology company Bose Corp., known for the rich sound of its small tabletop radios and its noise-canceling headphones popular among frequent fliers, has died at age 83. Bose’s death was announced July 12 by the company’s president, Bob […]
Bollywood, Family and Fans Pay Tribute to Pran
By PTI, Indiawest Family, fans and close friends July 13 came together to give a final farewell to Indian acting legend Pran, who passed away July 12 at Lilavati Hospital after prolonged illness. He was 93. The legendary actor is survived by his wife Shukla, daughter Pinky and sons Arvind and Sunil. The last rites of […]
India Declares 5,748 Missing in Himalayan Floods
NEW DELHI – A month after massive flash floods struck the northern state of Uttarakhand, the state’s chief minister said Monday that officials will begin distributing relief funds to the families of the 5,748 declared missing. The chief minister, Vijay Bahuguna, said last week that those who had not been found by July 15 would be declared […]
For Drug Makers, China Becomes a Perilous Market
Global drug companies now employ more sales people in China than they do in the United States, their largest market. Several, including Merck and GlaxoSmithKline, are making huge scientific investments in the country, including building research and development centers. Within the next few years, China is poised to surpass Japan as the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical […]
Make under-13 not allowed clear, court tells Facebook
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked social networking site Facebook to upload a disclaimer on its home page that children below the age of 13 years cannot open an account on it. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice BD Ahmed and Justice Vibhu Bakhru asked Facebook to not allow children under 13 […]
16 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school
Patna: Sixteen children have died in Bihar, allegedly as a result of food-poisoning from the free mid-day meal provided at their school near Chhapra in the central part of the state, 60 kms from the state capital Patna. Most of them who died were younger than 10. Another 35 children have been admitted to the Patna […]
Candidate Ro Khanna: 2 Million Dollar Man
Congressional candidate Ro Khanna announced July 9 he had raised $1 million in three months in his bid to gain California’s 17th district House seat. Democratic incumbent Mike Honda’s re-election campaign simultaneously released a report July 9, stating that the incumbent has the support of 100 local Silicon Valley leaders, including most of the mayors […]
Nelson Mandela responding to treatment but still critical
Johannesburg: Nelson Mandela was responding to treatment but still in a critical condition, South African President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday after visiting the global peace icon in hospital. “We are encouraged that Madiba is responding to treatment,” said Zuma, referring to the anti-apartheid hero by his clan name. Zuma added the 94-year-old was “still critical […]
BCCI objects to the itinerary of India’s tour of South Africa
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has reportedly objected to the schedule of India’s tour to South Africa later this year, saying it was prepared by Cricket South Africa without the BCCI’s consent. BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya said on Tuesday that the itinerary of the tour, which begins in November, is being […]
Pakistan government says too early to comment on leaked report
Islamabad: Pakistan government on Tuesday said that it was too early to say whether someone would be punished for failing to detect Osama bin Laden’s decade-long stay in the country, a day after a leaked report blamed authorities for negligence in tracing the slain al-Qaeda chief. Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said that government was not in […]
Why the rupee may fall to 70 against dollar
The Indian rupee recovered sharply on Tuesday after key regulators took steps to curb speculative trading in the currency, but some gains were knocked off in minutes and the currency was back below the psychological barrier of 60. Independent expert Moses Harding said this is not a bullish reversal, but a firefighting activity so that […]
Bomb Blasts at India’s Buddhist Mecca in Bihar
Nine low intensity bombs went off within fifteen minutes early Sunday morning inside the Mahabodhi temple complex, a Unesco World Heritage site, and one of the holiest sites associated with the life of Buddha in Bodh Gaya in the northern Indian state of Bihar. India’s Home Secretary, Anil Goswami told reporters that four explosions occurred […]
4,000 Still Missing in Indian Floods
With more than 4,000 people still reported missing after flash floods hit Uttarakhand three weeks ago, the state’s chief minister said that those who have not been found by July 15 will be declared dead, entitling their families to compensation. Vijay Bahuguna, the chief minister, said in Dehradun, the state capital, on Monday that out […]
Cricketer Kapil Dev Headlines ‘IndiaNow 2013’ Gala
By IndiaWest SAN JOSE, Calif., United States: In an interesting mix of a gala and an exhibition, headlined by the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, “IndiaNow 2013” attracted thousands of Bay Area residents over the course of three days of non-stop cultural festivities. “Friday evening’s gala was a grand success,” Shalini Raj Singh, one of the organizers […]
Couple Forced to Leave Movie Theater for Wearing Kirpans
By IndiaWest In a broad-ranging move affecting all Sikh Americans who wear their articles of faith, AMC Theaters has stated it will vigorously enforce its “no weapons” policy after a Sikh couple wearing kirpans were asked to leave a theater in Emeryville, California. On June 22, Manjot and Ikman Singh were preparing to watch the […]
Wimbledon 2013: Paes, Bhupathi, Bopanna in quarters, Sania out
London: It was a good day at Wimbledon for Indian tennis as Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna all moved into the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles with their respective partners but Sania Mirza was knocked out of the women’s doubles on Monday. Rohan Bopanna and partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France, seeded 14th, upset […]
Tri-series in West Indies: India opt to bowl against Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli, the stand-in India captain, won the toss and chose to field against Sri Lanka in a crucial Celkon Mobile Cup clash at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday (July 2). Kohli named two changes to the side. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the regular captain, was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a […]
England to Host 2017 World Test Championship
LONDON — England and Wales will host the inaugural World Test Championship in 2017, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday. Following the annual conference of the sports governing body in London, the ICC confirmed that the new competition will replace the 50-over Champions Trophy. “The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will host […]
