10 Indian-Americans in race for 2014 US elections
Washington: Even as the 2014 general elections in the US are still more than eight months away, as many as 10 Indian-Americans have already announced their decision to enter the race for elected public offices, including the House of Representatives. Ami Bera, the only Indian-American Congressman and the third ever, is seeking re-election from the 7th Congressional District of California. Another Indian-American Kamala Harris too announced her de
'Charles' charity distances itself from Choudhries after scandal'
London: Days after an Indian-origin father-son businessmen duo was arrested and questioned here on alleged bribery charges, a charity backed by Prince Charles seems to have distanced itself from a donation made by one of them. Bhanu Choudhrie, whose
Indian doctors get access to US university medical expertise
Washington: A prominent American university has offered Indian doctors access to its medical expertise through telemedicine, with an objective of improving care for patients. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has entered into an agre
Indian-Americans begin prep to campaign for Lok Sabha polls
Washington: Taking advantage of the latest info tech revolution, an unprecedented number of Indian-Americans are gearing up for active participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. A few of the Indian-Americans have already started campaigning t
India lose to England in quarters, crash out of U-19 World Cup
Dubai: Defending champions India crashed out of the Under-19 World Cup cricket tournament after suffering a three-wicket defeat at the hands of a disciplined England side in the quarterfinals here on Saturday. Batting first, India managed 221 for eig
New York City Mayor urged to include Diwali as school holiday
Washington: A broad-based coalition of about 40 organisations and temples from New York City has asked the Mayor Bill de Blasio to include Diwali alongside the new proposed public holidays for Eid and Lunar New Year.In a letter to the New York City M
Missing Indian woman found dead in US
New York: A young Indian-origin mother of two, missing for several days in the US state of Pennsylvania, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a car and police want to question her boyfriend over her disappearance. The body of Nadia Malik,
Gene driving your kid watch violence on TV!
London: Ever wondered why certain kids like violent TV and video games more than others? Scientists say they were just born that way!
A specific variation of the serotonin-transporter gene is linked to children who engage in increased viewing
Pope's simple style influencing cardinal fashion
Vatican City: No glitzy gold, no rich velvet, no regal fur. Pope Francis' pared down papal wardrobe of sensible black shoes and a white cassock so thin you can see his black trousers through it is a perfect fit for his call for simplicity and humilit
