Gujaratis in Britain want Ahmedabad flights
London: Britain-based overseas Gujaratis want direct flights between Britain and Ahmedabad in India's Gujarat state. "If you really want business to expand, you must have direct flights to Ahmedabad," Mahendra Jadeja, secretary general of the National Congress for Overseas Gujaratis in the UK, attending the two-day Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in London told RAY. He cited that 46 percent of the Indian diaspora in Britain come from G
Indian doctor to be inducted into IOM
Washington: A top Indian American doctor who heads the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, will be inducted into the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in recognition of his research into cell mechanics related to malaria, blood diseases and certain typ
1984 anti-Sikh riots in India is issue in California race
Sacramento: Anger stemming from a 30-year-old religious clash in India that left thousands dead has crept into one of the closest congressional races in the country. Some Sikh political activists and the California Republican Party are campaigning ag
Ro Khanna in tough fight for Silicon Valley seat
New York: A prominent Indian-American lawyer, campaigning for a Congressional seat in the heart of the Silicon Valley, appears to be giving a tough fight to his contenders with support growing for his vision of strengthening the economy and fostering
UK announces first-ever Dadabhai Naoroji Awards
London: The UK government announced the inaugural Dadabhai Naoroji Awards to honour individuals who have worked to strengthen the UK-India relationship over the years. The three winners included UK India Business Council chair Patricia Hewitt i
Tamil poet named for Singapore's highest cultural award
Singapore: Indian-origin Singaporean poet and writer K T M Iqbal will be awarded Cultural Medallion, the country's highest cultural award, by President Tony Tan Keng Yam. It is the highest recognition for the 74-year-old Tamil poet whose achievements
Vanita Gupta appointed to key US justice department post
Washington: Indian-American Vanita Gupta, a top lawyer from American Civil Liberties Union, has been appointed to head the civil rights division of the US justice department, becoming the first South Asian to hold this post. US President Barack Obama
Britain announces 1.5 million pounds for cultural exchange between UK and India
London: To facilitate creative connections and cultural exchange between artists of the UK and India, Britain today announced 1.5 million pounds lottery fund scheme. The scheme announced by British Council and Arts Council England titled 'Re-Imagine
Indian-origin researcher finds broccoli could improve autism symptoms
Washington: A chemical found in broccoli sprouts may improve some social and behavioural problems that affect people with autism, a new study, led by an Indian-origin researcher, has claimed. Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MG
