Indian couple drowned in Thailand after boat capsizes
Bangkok: An Indian couple drowned on Sunday after their chartered long-tailed boat capsized in bad weather off southern Thailand's popular Krabi province known for its pristine beaches, the latest incident to hit the country's tourism industry. The two were not immediately identified by the police. Police said the two tourists were heading to a pier at the Hat Nopparat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park after a sightseeing tour of the area when
Indian-origin Stanford professor wins top US award for science
Washington: A 79-year-old Indian-American Stanford University professor is among 10 innovators to receive the US National Medal of Science announced by President Barack Obama for their contribution to the field of science. Pune-graduate and Padma Bhu
Malaysian Sikhs lodge report against offensive Facebook remark
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian police are investigating reports lodged by members of the minority Sikh community against a Facebook user for allegedly posting an offensive comment against a Sikh religious figure. Lawyer Gurmukh Singh, who lodged the report,
Edinburgh university celebrates India week
London: For the first time, India's vibrant culture and rich heritage have been on full display here at the Edinburgh University as part of 'India and South Asia week' celebration. The week-long celebration began yesterday with a vibrant dance and mu
US to help India develop three smart cities
Washington: In a boost to India's 100 smart city programme, the US will help India in developing three such cities apart from joining hands with civil society and authorities to provide clean water and sewage facilities in 500 cities in the country.
Thank You America Modi tells US before leaving for India
Washington: Winding up his whirlwind five-day US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi "thanked" America for what he said was a highly "successful and satisfactory trip" to the country. "Thank You America," Modi said as he
Modi had only warm water at Obamas White House dinner
Washington: It was only warm water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned out to be the most unusual guest in the history of White House where he was the only one who ate nothing at President Barack Obama's private dinner for him last nigh
Auction house Sothebys to launch first India week in UK
London: International auction house Sotheby's will launch its first 'India and Islamic Week' in London, a high profile series of public exhibitions that will feature works never offered before, including paintings by M F Husain and Sayed Haider Raza.
Obama welcomes Modi with Kem Cho
Washington: “Kem Cho” -- this is how the US President Barack Obama welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarati at the doorstep of the White House, ahead of the rare private dinner hosted in his honour. "Thank you very much, Pre
