Indian-American boy in fray for $100,000 ‘Child Genius’ prize
WASHINGTON: An Indian-American boy, with his terrific memory skills and mathematical abilities, is all set to lock horns with two other finalists in the second season of Lifetime Television’s competition “Child Genius: Battle of the Brightest”, a media report said. Nine-year-old Arnav Krishna from New York stands a chance to win a whopping $100,000 college […]
If educated and over 18-yrs, woman can’t allege rape after consent: HC
If a woman is educated and above 18 years of age and yet does not exercise her right to say ‘no’ to a sexual relationship, then she cannot later allege rape when the relationship turns sour, the Bombay high court has held. The court also observed that although “society has taboos around sexual relationships”, yet, […]
Stage set for controversial Art of Living event in Delhi today
It takes a few minutes to move your eyes from one end of the stage to the other. It is said to be the world’s biggest stage ever constructed. Volunteers, artists, police and army personnel, commandos and organisers all scurried about on Thursday to prepare for the World Culture Festival that starts on Friday evening. […]
Pak wants 24 Indian witnesses to depose in 26/11 Mumbai attacks trial
Pakistan has asked India to send all the 24 Indian witnesses to depose before the anti-terrorism court holding the Mumbai attacks trial, the chief prosecutor in the high-profile case said on Sunday. “The foreign ministry has written to the Indian government, asking it to send all 24 Indian witnesses to Pakistan for recording statements in the […]
Shopping in Delhi for big spenders
Although Delhi is celebrated for its vibrant street markets (famous bazaars), Dilli Haats and state emporiums, that trade quirky curios and ethnic merchandise, the sprawling capital is also peppered with myriad high-end shopping destinations which consume the shoppers with their opulence, trendsetting collections and a sense of high-street style. From concept stores that house ensemble pieces by acclaimed designers to swanky shopping districts […]
India Denies Visas To US Delegation That Assesses Religious Freedom
NEW DELHI: India has defended its decision to deny visas for a US government delegation charged with monitoring international religious freedom. The delegation from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom was scheduled to leave for India on Friday for a long-planned visit with the support of the US State Department and the US embassy in […]
Narendra Modi’s budget, in policy shift, expected to focus on rural India
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the budget unveiled on Monday to appeal to India’s rural poor, officials familiar with his thinking said, in a strategy shift that could boost his ruling party in coming state elections but disappoint investors. His government is expected to increase spending on agriculture, health and social sectors, a change […]
Jat stir: Delhi dodges major water crisis but woes far from over
The Capital escaped by the skin of its teeth from a grim water crisis on Monday after the army took control of the 22-km Munak canal, which was sieged by the rampaging Jat protestors. Constructed seven years ago to carry 700 cusecs of Yamuna water to Delhi every day, the canal was damaged extensively in […]
Man carrying foreign bills worth Rs200m arrested
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested on Wednesday a passenger at the airport for carrying foreign currency worth over Rs200 million. According to the FIA, Zeeshan Naseer, of Shahdara, was to board a Dubai-bound flight. He was carrying 1.45 million euros, 1.59 million UAE dirham , $10,000 and 2,500 pounds. He was handed over […]
‘Disappointed’ India summons US ambassador over sale of F-16s to Pakistan
NEW DELHI: A ‘disappointed’ India summoned on Saturday United States envoy in New Delhi, Richard Verma, over Obama administration’s decision to sell eight Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, along with training, radar and other equipment, a deal worth $699 million. “We are disappointed at the decision of the Obama Administration to notify the sale […]
OF DEAD COWS AND THE GANGA: THE PARADOX OF RELIGION
A dead cow is floating down the river Ganga. She is a black-and-white Holstein Friesian cow, like the one I own in Bangalore. She floats sideways, legs spreadeagled. Half of her face is visible, even though it is dark—7pm on a Friday. I wish I could say that she looks peaceful, but her teeth are […]
Sanjay Dutt released from jail, visits mother Nargis’ grave
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt reached Mumbai post his release from Yerawada prison on Thursday morning after serving 42 months for possessing an AK-56 supplied by gangsters behind a series of bomb blasts in Mumbai in 1993. Dutt kissed the ground as he walked free from the jail in Pune, after authorities decided to release him […]
Indian-American judge who could replace Scalia worked on controversial cases for business
One possible contender to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court is an Indian-American appeals court judge, Sri Srinivasan, who has pro-business credentials and a stellar resume. If he was nominated his background may make it more politically challenging for Republicans as they plan to block anyone put forward by President Barack Obama. […]
Indian-American appointed Kennedy Centre trustee
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama appointed Ranvir Trehan, an alumnus of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India, as general trustee on board of the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in the American capital. “These fine public servants bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their important roles. I […]
Indian-origin US man wins $3.1 million in discrimination case
WASHINGTON: An Indian-origin man who was among 47 immigrants denied recruitment as police officers for being foreign-born has won a $3.1 million discrimination suit filed against the Chicago police department in the US, according to a media. Masood Khan won $3.1 million in compensation, along with Glenford Flowers, a Belize-born man, as victims of the […]
Sikh teen writes a book on US bullies
NEW YORK: A Sikh-American teenager has penned a book about bullying of children from the community in the US based on his experiences and that of others to raise awareness on the issue. Karanveer Singh Pannu, an 18-year-old high school student from New Jersey, has written the book ‘Bullying of Sikh American Children: Through the […]
IIT-Delhi alumnus Soumitra Dutta to head Cornell’s new business college
WAHINGTON: Soumitra Dutta, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, will become the dean of a new integrated College of Business being launched by the Cornell University during the 2016-17 academic year. Dutta currently is dean and professor of management and organizations in the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. […]
U.S. Academic Decathlon Tests Knowledge of India
High school students from throughout the nation are testing their knowledge in all-things India for this year’s United States Academic Decathlon. The 2015-2016 event is still in the qualifying stage, but the underlying theme of this year’s competition is India. Teams of nine — three “A” or Honor students; three “B” or Scholastic students; and three […]
Indian-American couple gifts $3.5 million for Sanskrit studies
CHICAGO: The University of Chicago has established a professorship in Sanskrit studies from $3.5 million donated by an Indian-American couple to help the varsity advance its study of the Indian subcontinent. Guru and Anupama Ramakrishnan gifted the university the amount to establish the Anupama and Guru Ramakrishnan Professorship in Sanskrit studies which supports a faculty […]
3 Indian-Americans sentenced for student visa fraud
NEW YORK: Three Indian-Americans have been sentenced by a US court to terms ranging from six months of home confinement to to an year in jail for involvement in a USD 7-million student visa fraud scheme. The Manhattan court sentenced Suresh Hiranandaney, Lalit Chabria and Anita Chabria — all relatives — in the over $7.4-million […]
