Sikh group asks school authorities Ensure all children enjoy safe learning environment in US
New York: A day after a shocking video of a young Sikh boy being bullied by his schoolmates and called a "terrorist" appeared, a Sikh rights group has asked school authorities in the US to partner with parents, students and community groups to strengthen anti-bullying programmes. "We urge school officials nationwide to partner with parents, students and community organisations to strengthen their anti-bullying programs and ensure t
Ajit Jain in race for Warren Buffett successor
New York: Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway dropped one of the biggest hints about a possible successor to the billionaire investor, describing India-born Ajit Jain and Greg Abel as "world-leading" performers who are "better"
Sikh boy in US shares footage of racist classmates
New York: A shocking video of a bunch of school kids abusing a Sikh boy in the US state of Georgia was uploaded on video-sharing website YouTube and is going viral. The video, which was uploaded on Sunday by a user named "Nagra Nagra", clai
Another temple attack in US spreads concern among Hindus
New York: A Sanatan Dharam temple was vandalised in Washington state with windows broken and the word "Fear" painted on it, less than a fortnight after another temple was attacked. Members of the Sanatan Dharma Temple in Kent, about 3
10 Indian-Americans elected to US engineering academy
Houston: Ten Indian-Americans are among the 67 new members and 12 foreign associates elected to America's prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for their pioneering works in the field of technology. Election to the NAE is among the highes
Ravi Chaudhary appointed to key federal aviation post in US
Washington: An Indian-American aviation expert has been appointed to a key position in the national aviation authority of the US, where he will oversee and execute operations in nine different regions nationwide. Ravi Chaudhary, a former US Air Force
Man indicted with hate crime charges for calling Sikh Osama
New York: A 55-year-old man in the US has been indicted by a US jury on hate crime charges for calling a Sikh man 'Osama' and then intentionally hitting him with his truck last year, severely injuring him. Joseph Caleca of Long Island was indicted by
Few takers for Indian languages in the US
Washington: Despite the Indian economy's rapid growth and the increase in Indo-US ties, Indian languages follow a path less travelled as few students take them up for study in the US, according to a new survey. The Modern Language Association (
Obama welcomes Modi's assurance of equal respect to all faiths
Washington: US President Barack Obama has welcomed the recent remarks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he condemned religious based violence and gave an assurance that his government will give equal respect to all religions. "The Preside
