India govt serves legal notice to BBC on controversial documentary Indias Daughter
New Delhi: An upset government on Thursday served a legal notice on BBC over broadcast of controversial interview of Delhi gang-rape convict and said YouTube had removed the video even as it instructed telecom operators to ensure that it is not available to their subscribers. The government, in its notice, told the BBC that it has "violated" the agreement of not using the documentary for commercial purpose and for this the B
Indian doctor selected for Fulbright Nehru Distinguished Chair
Washington: A top Indian-American physician has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Distinguished Chair to India. Ahmedabad-based HL Trivedi Institute of Transplantation Sciences would host Doctor Rahul Jindal during the duration of the
Idaho State Senators boycott Hindu prayer
Washington: At least half a dozen lawmakers today boycotted a Hindu prayer invocation at the Idaho State Senate, with one of the leading Senator saying the US was built on the Judeo-Christian concept and he does not want to see it undermined. The boy
Indian-origin entrepreneur among top 10 under-40 rich list
New York: Indian billionaire chief executive officer of Malaysia-based Celframe Technology Group of Companies, Arun Pudur, is among the world's top 10 richest individuals under 40, according to a list published on Wednesday by Wealth-X, a globa
Sachin Tendulkar asks fans to suggest movie title
Mumbai: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has invited his fans to suggest the title of a "docu-feature" based on his life. "Proud to announce the ‘Docu-Feature’, which would be based on my life. This is in association w
Buttock augmentation surgery found safe
New York: Women eyeing that perfect derriere through plastic surgery for "butt augmentation" may find comfort in a new research that found certain side effects of the procedure to be potentially reversible. Gluteoplasty or buttock augmentat
Saharas Grosvenor House put on sale; may fetch Rs 5,000 cr
London/New Delhi: In fresh troubles for crisis-hit Sahara, its over Rs 5,000-crore worth Grosvenor House hotel has been put on sale by the lender Bank of China after a default, which the group attributed to certain "technical breaches"
New Jersey school district declares public holiday on Diwali
Washington: A small school district in New Jersey has declared Diwali as a public holiday on November 11 this year, meeting the long standing demand of the Indian Americans of the area. A decision in this regard was taken by the Glen Rock Public Scho
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
