Virendra Sharma: he Labours for all the People Not Just for the Labour Party
Virendra Sharma MP is that rare politician – one who enjoys the support of the overwhelming majority of the people in his Ealing-Southall Constituency across party lines. In my view he is a safe bet to be returned to Parliament in the next election. He is seen as cool, calm, very accessible, a sea green incorruptible and the Man who not only promises but actually delivers. But typical of this very modest, likeable man he takes n
Ramdev meets Australian leaders to promote Yoga and Ayurveda
Melbourne: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has said he is keen to promote Yoga and Ayurveda in Australia by setting up a centre as he met leaders and businessmen seeking support. "Australia is a very good nation and we want to promote practice of Yoga and
Indians can now extend stay in France after completing studies
Paris: Indian students in France can now extend their stay in this country beyond completion of their studies as can French students in India. This is possible under an agreement signed between the two sides during the visit of Prime Minister Narendr
Indian-origin Pooja gets into all 8 Ivy League schools
Washington: At just 17, an Indian-origin girl has earned admission to 14 top US universities, including all eight Ivy League schools considered the most prestigious varsities worldwide. Virginia-born Pooja Chandrashekar decided to apply to all eight
Sania seals world No 1 rank
Charleston: Sania Mirza on Sunday created history by becoming the first female tennis player from India to achieve the world number one rank in doubles, following her stupendous title win at the WTA Family Circle Cup with partner Martina Hingis, here
Tulsi Gabbard gets married in Hindu ceremony
Washington: 33-year-old Indian American member of the US Congress Tulsi Gabbard, tied the knot with 26-year-old cinematographer Abraham Williams in a Vedic ceremony in her home state of Hawaii. The marriage, which took place at the histor
Former woman scavenger from India shares experiences in UK
London: A 42-year-old Dalit woman from Rajasthan has shared her life experiences as a manual scavenger during her childhood with scholars and policy-makers from across the world at a conference here. Usha Chaumar addressed the Annual Conference of th
Northern Ireland fields first-ever Sikh candidate for UK polls
London: A 31-year-old Sikh politician will be the first Indian-origin candidate to contest in the UK General Elections from Northern Ireland on May 7. Amandeep Singh Bhogal, who was born in Jalandhar, is already making his mark on the campaign trail
Obesity in South Asia beyond expectation
London: Children and young people in South Asia, particularly in India, are increasingly battling with obesity, according to findings by researchers including one of Indian-origin. Shuby Puthussery partnered with Bangladeshi Sabuj Kanti Mistry to pul
