Very sad that UK govt cannot find money for Gandhi statue: Swraj Paul
London: NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul has said that he "feels very sad" that the British Government cannot find little money for the proposed Mahatma Gandhi statue to be installed at the Parliament Square here. "Why this statue was announced with such fanfare by the Chancellor (George Osborne) and the then Secretary of State (William Hague) during their visit to India and then (we) find that we have to collect money for this st
Indians make a splash in Victoria state elections
Melbourne: In a bid to make their presence felt in the Australian political landscape, Victorian-Indians are actively taking part in the upcoming state elections by contesting, campaigning and participating in the polls. Victoria, home to over 110,00
Indian Consulate in NY hailed as model of Swachh Consulate
New York: In keeping with the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, the Indian Consulate here undertook a massive cleanliness drive at its premises and is being hailed as a model of 'Swachh Consulate,' setting an example for other Indian missions and posts abroa
Pope confers Sainthood on Fr Chavara, Sr Euphrasia from India
Vatican City: Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia from India were among six conferred Sainthood by Pope Francis on Sunday at a special canonisation mass here, a moment of elation and spiritual fervour for the Christians in India. Refo
Obamas actions to streamline legal immigration to benefit thousands of Indians
Washington: The executive actions announced by US President Barack Obama would streamline legal immigration and benefit thousands of Indians who currently have to undergo a painful and agonising process to get Legal Permanent Status (LPR), also known
US President felicitates Indian scientist in America
Washington: US President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology. Kailath, 79, received the National Medal of
NRI entrepreneur donates 100,000 pounds for Gandhi statue
London: An Indian-origin entrepreneur and social activist has taken the lead by donating the biggest sum of money yet for the proposed statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament Square in London. Rami Ranger, director of Sun Mark Limited, has contrib
Indo-US bonhomie takes giant stride, Obama to be chief guest of R-Day celebrations
New Delhi: US President Barack Obama has accepted an invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the chief guest for the 66th Republic Day celebrations. Obama is the first US president to be the chief guest for the Republic Day paradeand also to
Rajinikanth, Big B light up 45th IFFI inaugural
Bambolim: The 45th edition of the IFFI got off to a glittering start at a ceremony here amid the towering presence of legendary actors Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant
