Indian scientist develops new way to treat osteoarthritis
London: Indian-origin researcher Tina Chowdhury from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and her team have developed a new "microcapsule" treatment delivery that can reduce inflammation in cartilage affected by osteoarthritis and reverse damage to tissue. "If this method can be transferred to patients, it could drastically slow the progression of osteoarthritis and even begin to repair damaged tissue," said Chowdhury from Q
Indian-American boy floats firm to sell low cost Braille printer
Washington: Thirteen-year-old Indian-American Shubham Banerjee from Santa Clara, California, who developed a low cost Braille printer called Braigo using the Lego robotics kit last year, has opened a full-fledged company to develop the machines for t
EU to lift ban on importing Indian mangoes
Brussels: A proposal by the European Commission, the EU’s executive body, to lift the ban on importing Indian mangoes was on Tuesday endorsed by EU member states. A Commission press release said that the import into the EU territory of certain
MP Chief Minister to launch global initiative in US
New York: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch a global initiative in the US next month, aimed at inviting ideas and expertise in developing the state's education, health, rural and tourism sectors. Chouhan will lead a dele
Kiran Bedi named BJPs CM candidate for Delhi polls
New Delhi: Brushing aside dissent within, BJP today named new-entrant Kiran Bedi, a former IPS officer, as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the February seven Delhi Assembly elections and declared 62 of the 70 candidates. Making the announcement a
Indian American presented with Martin Luther King Award
Washington: An eminent Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist has been presented with the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr Award in recognition of his contribution to the legacy of the great leader through his efforts in international servi
US, UK ask Pakistan to hand over Lakhvi to India
Islamabad: The US and the UK have asked Pakistan to hand over Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, to India to improve bilateral ties or to them for his "independent trial". During 54-year-old Lakhvi's bail c
Uber cab rape case: Indian Victim to sue firm in US
New York: A prominent New York-based lawyer has been hired to represent the 25-year-old woman allegedly raped by an Uber driver in New Delhi to sue the cab service provider in US courts. "I can confirm that I have been retained by the young lady
US slaps sanctions against Dawood Ibrahims brother
Washington: The US on Saturday slapped sanctions against two Indians, including a brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and a Pakistan-based paper company for their ties with D Company. Designation of two long-time members of D Company, Shaikh An
